Originally Posted by txa1265
I assume you mean Smooth Jazz like Kenny G as opposed to Cool Jazz like Bill Evans

Indeed, that's what I meant. I do like Evans (and Brubeck, for that matter), though, and Henri Salvador's Bossa Nova stuff… erm, where was I again?

Why put money into 'artistic enrichment' if real art doesn't matter, just instant-gratification?

I agree with you, and I'm sure you know it. But what *is* real art? What is REAL art? Is there real art as opposed to false art, or is it a debate of art vs. craft?