These are two cuts from Wyntyon's new Christmas CD. I am posting them because they are great. The entire CD is. Ain't got it git it.
But mainly, I would like The Frogman to comment on the body language and facial expressions of the other players when someone is soloing or the singers are singing. Is this real emotion / interest ? Notice the way Wynton looks at the Trumpet soloist on the Salvant cut, and the Trombone leaning over to 'hear' the alto on the Porter cut around 2:10. Also, His fellow sax players seemed to be very impresssed and supportive..
Is the piano player the coolest guy in Jazz, or what?
Ever notice how big guys make the alto seem like a toy
How is Jazz at Lincoln Center perceived among the artistic elite in NYC?
Give us your thoughts on all this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBt9DQJOO-4&index=2&list=RDGnshBIuu97Q porter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnshBIuu97Q&list=RDGnshBIuu97Q&index=1 salvant
Cheers