And some crazy time to follow that, from another Ellis album I have -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcIph0O_tnw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcIph0O_tnw
Jazz for aficionados
And some crazy time to follow that, from another Ellis album I have - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcIph0O_tnw |
Now that you mention it, Don Ellis hasn't been played; this is boss, I like that driving big band sound, reminds me of Gerry Mulligan's big band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-oHEPPiNjY It's for sure I'm going to have to add Don Ellis, I don't have him. There is so much new (old) music that I want to add; the bottom line is which I like the best, new or old. I have never heard either one of those tunes, and both are 5 star; live at Monterey is really smoking. The vibe that's surrounding the musicians can make a huge difference; when the crowd gets into the music, the musicians really get energized. |
Yes, good choice. As I said, I'm not a big fan of big bands. By necessity too much is written out which takes it further away from jazz in my (non-musician's) opinion. Still, there are several I do enjoy so I may as well list them. For the older bands, which for me means going back to the '40s even though what I listen to was recorded since then, I start with Basie and Woody Herman. Moving forward I listen to Gil Evans, both scoring for Miles and with his own orchestra, Mulligan, Ellis, Monk (only three recordings that I'm aware of but those include arrangements by Hall Overton and really expand on Monk's music), Carla Bley, and George Russell. Wikipedia defines big bands as those with 10 or more musicians and that's good enough for me. |
Anyone know the kind of horn Hugh Masakela is holding? Very clearly seen at 6:25 and 8:22. A variant on trumpet? Thanks in advance. (Please pardon the interruption.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLdWKWu7HKw |
ghosthouse Anyone know the kind of horn Hugh Masakela is holding? Very clearly seen at 6:25 and 8:22. A variant on trumpet?It's a mellophone. |