Gotta second that Betty Carter version.What a delightful human being she was.Saw her at Town Hall NYC on a bill with Barry Harris('73)and many other times.Maybe the most exciting singer I ever heard live.She kissed me on the cheek in Van Nuys in '71 it still burns.Miss you Betty.
Favorite version s of Autumn Leaves?
I admit to being obsessed with this beautiful song lately. Some of my favorite versions are by Lenny Breau(the most underrated guitarist ever?), Cannonball Adderley w/ Miles & Blakey, Earl Klugh, Eva Cassidy & Nat King Cole.
My very favorite version though is a very unorthodox version by Coldcut and remixed by Mixmaster Morris aka Irresistible Force. Here is a link to the track atop some visuals via someone's homemade youtube clip. One of the best chillout tracks ever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opwxXrBvass&feature=related
Some versions I haven't heard but would like to: Paul Desmond, Chet Baker, Art Pepper, Bill Evans & Keith Jarrett.
My very favorite version though is a very unorthodox version by Coldcut and remixed by Mixmaster Morris aka Irresistible Force. Here is a link to the track atop some visuals via someone's homemade youtube clip. One of the best chillout tracks ever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opwxXrBvass&feature=related
Some versions I haven't heard but would like to: Paul Desmond, Chet Baker, Art Pepper, Bill Evans & Keith Jarrett.
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