Can never get enough Sonny. pjw, Sonny had a penchant for picking show tunes that one would usually not think to be good vehicles for improvisation. “I’m An Old Cowhand” is a favorite; thanks. Here’s another:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n6U7PY89bv8
As in “Cowhand”, on this set Sonny shows why he was one of the few players who could play convincingly in a piano-less setting; amazing command of harmony. He was one of the pioneers of this very challenging format. One of my favorite records by Sonny:
https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0q2VleZJVEk03oGLxkxjZs-JGjm8fMu4
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n6U7PY89bv8
As in “Cowhand”, on this set Sonny shows why he was one of the few players who could play convincingly in a piano-less setting; amazing command of harmony. He was one of the pioneers of this very challenging format. One of my favorite records by Sonny:
https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0q2VleZJVEk03oGLxkxjZs-JGjm8fMu4