Jazz for aficionados
It's only been fairly recent that I got into Mary Lou; that's because I thought she was of another generation that I couldn't relate to, but I discovered differently. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4THBVc47ug https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e8AOox_prE These two posts remind me of old black and white photographs that are so old they're turning brown, but they have a special significance I can't quite put my finger on. Tell me what you can find in her music? |
Tablejockey, as you are mentionong the guitar players more than other insrumentalists I will use the opportunity and ask you to listen the excellent last post of Sonny Criss that Orpheus posted. There you will hear Ray Crawford on guitar, we have mentioned him earlier, hope nobody will object as I will post couple of links, in random order,where he played. It is all great music First, with Ahmed Jamal, from 1955, drumless trio https://youtu.be/ZmvwCTMO1Lg?list=PLF1lyo_kLguCy4_Q5RoyyRduydlNUs-JL With Curtys Amy 'Katanga' from 1963. https://youtu.be/wLxxeBRqqKw Than, with Jimmy Smith 'Bluesmith' album from 1972. https://youtu.be/cSgqS7yy5JM His only album as leader, recorded 1961.'Smooth Groove' with great line up, but the label broke before it was released https://youtu.be/fka0tp0WGPs |
0rpheus10- I left out mentioning you're giving me reason to revisit albums that have been collecting dust. Nancy does an album with pianist George Shearing that includes "All Night Long" Fantastic album-"The Swingins' Mutual." Highly recomended. Also worth checking out, if not mentioned already-Nancy and Cannonball Adderly. A great album to play while having dinner with that special someone. Since I brought up George, he also did an album with the Montgomery brothers, Wes included. "George Shearing and The Montgomery Brothers" I just played my copy and it reminded me to look for one in better condition! You're assessment of Mary Lou is spot on. The music does sound a little "dated" Not in bad way, but perhaps the melodies and song structure reflect what was popular for that period. Maybe that's why I never seeked out her music. Having spent some earlier years learning the keys, I can appreciate her playing, that's about it. Can't put a finger on why exactly I'm not drawn to the music. alexatpos-nice stuff linked. Thanks. I gravitate towards Jazz with guitarists since i'm a long time player enthusiast. Reading a few early posts, i see there's a player or two in here as well. Indeed, Ray Crawford is another fine player. Not much written about Ray. I seen his name mentioned over the years in mags, that's about it. |
For me personally, Mary Lou's music has a very unusual appeal; like a memory that you can't quite remember, because maybe you were too young, but it gives you a pleasant feeling. Music affects us in more ways than we can put into words, maybe that's why we enjoy it so much, and seek to be able to hear the inner depths of every song. |
Kenny Burrell was such a prodigious artist, that I'm sure I don't even come close to having all his best works. He is the next recommendation. I suggest we submit our favorite works by him that will include his work as a sideman as well; that's how I first became acquainted with his guitar. Here's one of my favorites from favorite LP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP0flneNfaQ&list=PLC6556E715379CC6D |
