The perils of dying in Nawlins. I bet old Kerwin thought he was going to rest in peace. Instead, He went on the ride of his life or should I say, his death!
The most absurd thing ever.
Cheers
The most absurd thing ever.
Cheers
Jazz for aficionados
Frogman, I can certainly see why "Slide" is one of your favorite trombone players; like you say, he's got the "tromboniest" sounding trombone. Without a doubt, he will be added to the collection. That's probably how he got the nickname "Slide". There are times when I wasn't sure whether or not I was listening to a trumpet or trombone, now I know why; Bill Watrous's trombone sounds somewhat like a trumpet, that does require a lot of speed, both of these guys will be added. Bennie Green is probably my favorite trombone player, that's because "Soul Stirrin" is one of my favorite tunes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aeVlQtsaFE Can you identify who's blowing that first sax solo. Although I've got the LP, there are two tenors; Billy Root, and Gene Ammons, that's why I can't tell who's blowing the first solo. While I'm certainly familiar with "Jug", this might be the only album I've got "Billy Root" on. Can you shed some light on this? Enjoy the music. |
I'm falling in love with these trombones all over again; here's one by the "Jazz Crusaders" featuring Wayne Henderson on trombone, it's titled "Young Rabbits". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA7f9HIXox4 Enjoy the music. |
Very nice clip! I love the sound of tenor and trombone fronting the band. First solo is definitely "Jug" (Gene Ammons). He's got that big robust sound and that distinctive slightly nasal quality (in a good sense) in the upper register of the horn. I am not very familiar with Billy Root's playing. Players sometimes like to "quote" other tunes in their solos. This cracked me up: at 1:05 Jug quotes, of all things, "The Flight Of The Bumblebee". Gotta love it. |