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Jazz for aficionados Today's Listen:The most hated / feared group on Aficionados. Also maybe the best. Duke Ellington said they were 'beyond category'.From a few days ago, this is the real best version.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU-n68b9yPw&list=PLFrt... | |
Jazz for aficionados Questions to The Frogman:A person sits in front of a stereo system and listens to a tune he has never heard before. He does not know the group playing. He has no prior knowledge of any aspect of the music he is about to hear.Can a person tell ... | |
Jazz for aficionados Frogman,I had found a live clip of Jones playing with Peterson, but Peterson was very old and this was his post-stroke period. Decided to pass on it. Along with Gene Harris, my very favorite Jazz pianist.Cheers | |
Jazz for aficionados The Duke answered this question years ago. I don't know why people insist on making Jazz some kind of fly by night music that goes in and out of style like some teenage top forty 'hit'.The 'good stuff' goes through life with you. There is no n... | |
Jazz for aficionados Today's Listen:Oliver Jones -- A CLASS ACTA Canadian pianist. His international reputation is far greater than his rep here in the USA. I love his playing. He is like another Canadian Jazz pianist, Oscar Peterson, in that, he is not a creativ... | |
Jazz for aficionados Speechless in Texas.Cheers | |
Jazz for aficionados Wanna hear drums / percussion, you don't have to leave the country. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZTJYst1bjM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmDDOFXSgAs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNBm5_f7gKc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFmCC... | |
Jazz for aficionados I am not too fond of drum solos. He should have stayed at home.Is this the same tune I posted by Weston. "Mystery of Love".Cheers | |
Jazz for aficionados Today's Listen:Randy Weston / Melba Liston -- VOLCANO BLUESVery talented duo. She plays trombone, sometimes, and does all of the arrangements. Although they do seem to spend an inordinate amount of time and effort trying to recreate a nonexi... | |
Jazz for aficionados Bingo!! Give the man a see gar.2 bits 4 bits 6 bits a dollarCheers | |
Jazz for aficionados btw, Very, very nice album cover art. Shows a side of musicians seldom seen on Jazz album covers.Cheers | |
Jazz for aficionados Joe Wilder:I was very impressed with his playing on my CD. After reading your posts, I realize his playing was just the more obvious of his many positive attributes and achievements. He was also a great human being.Thanks for the posts.Cheers | |
Jazz for aficionados Today's Listen:Joe Wilder -- WILDER' N' WILDERThis guy has been around a while. Played with Dizzy in the Les Hite big band back in the early forties. Assistant Band master in the Marine Corps. The entire CD is Monaural. For you youngsters, t... | |
Jazz for aficionados The Staples:Its on all my music memory sticks in both cars. great driving music. I also have this version by Bebe and Cece Winans. Bought it at a store in Montgomery, Alabama. Don't why I remember that, I just remember the time and place I... | |
Jazz for aficionados pjw,some gospel / spirituals that may interest you.Chanticleer -- HOW SWEET THE SOUND https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elucuKKfda0 WITNESSOriginal cast recording -- THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOU38qRJPok Chanticleer -- WH... |