Jazz for aficionados
That record, "The Breeze and I", by Joe Diorio, and Ira Sullivan, had one of the most beautiful versions of "I Wish You Love" I've ever heard. If it's available, I'll get it. I like Red Rodney's "Star Eyes" as well; is that available? Ira Sullivan's "Jitterbug Waltz" made me think of another version; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C6GgL4T9W8 |
Crwindy, somehow my statement in regard to your post on Shirley Horne didn't come out quite right. I hope it didn't discourage you. As you can see we're a free wheeling bunch; some of us are playing my game, others are submitting Christmas music, we even have some New Orleans blues; so just jump in with whatever you feel comfortable. |
Wow, stay away for a few hours (I normally only visit once a day) and now so much to comment on. Good show guys! First I must clarify that I don't consider most drum solos to "suck", I merely fail to find them interesting. They don't add anything to the story of the tune as frogman so aptly describes. I agree with adding many bass solos to this rant. And luckily I never heard that jerk in Florida. ;^) Then rok, thanks for that link. As expected Wynton and his band really swung. But I would call that a "percussion" solo rather than a drum solo. o10, yes, Miles is nearly always identified in just the first few notes. But unless someone heard that version of "'Round Midnight" I doubt they would guess the tune by the intro. But at 0:30, five notes and every jazz fan should know! frog, I have that album by Sullivan and Rodney -- good stuff. Now how many know the story when Red Rodney was in Charlie Parker's band, when they toured the south he was called "Albino Red" since mixed groups were not allowed to perform together or stay at the same hotel in many places? |
