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| Jazz for aficionados Today's Listen:Theodore "Fats" Navarro -- THE FATS NAVARRO STORYOne of the all time greats. Was considered a peer and equal to Dizzy. Died age 26.4cd set. These clips are from disc one. with Billy Eckstine and his Orchestra https://www.you... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Today's Listen:Sonny Clark -- SONNY'S CRIBWith Coltrane and Byrd, poor Sonny was almost lost in the background. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pcu4v24P8eU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDd_0FuenDc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_t3MW-2... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Got this from another thread. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/clora-bryant-barrier-breaking-jazz-trumpeter-dies-at-92/2019/09/04/6889da0a-ce5b-11e9-8c1c-7c8ee785b855_story.html?noredirect=on Cheers | |
| Jazz for aficionados ***** ignorance is bliss.*****Well at least that explains why I walk around with a grin on my face all day.Cheers | |
| Jazz for aficionados ***** (1) Three players who may not have JC’s particular brand of excitement appeal, (2) but who are much more proficient with this particular challenge; (3) which is what the tune is really all about: *****(1)True, (2)False, (3)False.You 'Geeks',... | |
| Jazz for aficionados James Carter:WOW!! I thought 'Giant Steps' was supposed to be the most intimidating tune in Jazz. Sax players avoided it like the plague.I guess brother Carter didn't get that memo. Great Clip!Cheers | |
| Jazz for aficionados Paul Gonsalves & Clark Terry:Excellent!! On 'Festival', I thought we were going to have another "interval" like we did on 'Diminuendo in Blue an Crescendo in Blue' on the 'Ellington at Newport' recording.Great stuff.Cheers | |
| Jazz for aficionados Lorez Alexandria:Nice voice. I just don't get the popularity of 'Baltimore Oriole'. Seems as if it's been done by everyone.She could use some help on her Album Cover Artwork.Have an early morning appointment, check you guys tomorrow.Cheers | |
| Jazz for aficionados Dee Dee's Feathers:You get 'House of the Rising Sun' only on CDs ordered from Barnes and Noble. Mine does not include that tune. Why? I have no idea.Must be some Nawlins thingy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sOygJsLDc4 Cheers | |
| Jazz for aficionados Live at Yoshi's:I have this one also. Had to get up and get it to see who was on organ. On the back cover is a picture of the band, includes Ali Jackson on drums. He looks like a teenager. Recorded in 1998.It's the kind of CD, esp since it... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Who else can you even imagine doing this?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSFdm82X70Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIxpdFcJxRk Cheers | |
| Jazz for aficionados I have that CD also. Carmen did a lot of 'tribute' albums. I think part of my problem with past Jazz Divas, is that Dee Dee Bridgewater, has redefined or transformed my idea of what a Jazz diva sings and how she sings it. Not a lot of that ... | |
| Jazz for aficionados ***** I don't think Monks music is too conducive to vocals*****I tend to agree with this. Most folks are reluctant to try playing his music let alone sing it.For some reason, the folks at Allmusic say it's essential. Not sure about that. M... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Harold Land:That is the only CD by Land that I own. I think you recommended it.Good stuff.Cheers | |
| Jazz for aficionados Today’s Listen:Carmen McRae -- CARMEN SINGS MONK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3qK3mpaSPE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYADfnI-iSs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFE6GiMcL7g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnjFkuxwpFY Charlie Rouse on ... |