Jazz for aficionados
Today's Listen: Ella and Duke -- ELLA FITZGERALD SINGS THE DUKE ELLINGTON SONGBOOK Disc 2: Ella with Duke Ellington & His Orchestra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3tIGXA68pA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfaDOYrwuOA Just gets better and better. Cheers |
Another great movie with very recognisible theme. 'Das Boot' made by W.Petersen from 1981,music by Klaus Doldinger (Passport) https://youtu.be/aKXi7f7AFmU https://youtu.be/iaJR9cG2_AM live |
Ok, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Jth1fjSJ59k BTW, great Ella Duke; especially the small group stuff. |
The greatest jazz movie that's ever been made is "Round Midnight", starring "Dexter Gordon". Not only is this the greatest jazz movie that's ever been made, it's probably the greatest jazz movie that ever will be made, along with the greatest soundtrack. I know you ask; "How can I say such things about a movie"? But if you have to ask that question, you are not an "Aficionado", because all aficionados were talking about this movie for months after it came out. Those who Knew Dexter Gordon personally, said all he had to do was appear in front of the camera as himself, there was no acting, that was "Dexter Gordon". The movie is about Dale Turner, a famous tenor saxophone player in Paris in the 1950s is befriended by Francis, a struggling French graphic designer specializing in film posters, who idolizes the musician and who tries desperately to help him to escape alcohol abuse. As he succeeds, the budding friendship they develop changes their lives forever. The director, Bertrand Tavernier, defied the movie studio by insisting that real-life jazz tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon play the role of Turner. Gordon, who himself played with Bud Powell in Paris in the early 1960s, helped to revise and rewrite the script. (The story is loosely based on "Bud Powell" in Paris) The supporting cast is likewise composed of jazz musicians such as Herbie Hancock, Bobby Hutcherson, John McLaughlin, and Wayne Shorter. The soundtrack comes in two records: "Round Midnight" and "The Other Side of Round Midnight" – released under Dexter Gordon's name and featuring his last recordings, although he does not appear on all tracks. Both albums were produced and arranged by Herbie Hancock. Naturally I have both CD's, and I enjoy them thoroughly. The first, "Round Midnight", is one of the best CD's in my collection. Herbie Hancock – piano Ron Carter: bass Tony Williams – drums Bobby McFerrin – vocal Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone Pierre Michelot – bass Billy Higgins – drums John McLaughlin – guitar Chet Baker – vocal & trumpet Wayne Shorter – tenor saxophone Bobby Hutcherson – vibes Lonette McKee – vocal Freddie Hubbard – trumpet Cedar Walton – piano Here are some links; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UazdjAWMocY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4nVDKeVxok Enjoy the music. |
