Jazz for aficionados
jafant +1 Tierney Sutton http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ey3Kw6CihEc Have you heard her album of Joni Mitchell covers? http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ikG_JaQ4vXk |
orpheus10 Glad you are back I asked about you several times. Wishing you well over this next period and hoping you get the best care as needed for your health. About Wynton Marsalis- I am not a big fan of his (he would probably not make my top 20 for trumpet players) but I was surprised about your statement that he could not compose? I believe he has a a body of written work which has been recognized by fans all over the world and I am a big fan of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra which he has headed for many years. |
Gonsalves' Interval: Since this was such an important moment for the Ellington Band, I just wondered if The Duke knew it was coming. Judging by the way the tune was introduced by Ellington, I suspect he did. I was not asking about the "nuts and bolts" of the solo itself. Although I do appreciate your detailed response. Cheers Man, that Frogman is smart! |
pjw, yes, that DVD is for the same Newport Festival concert. I saw the original movie while in college in the ’60s. It introduced me to a few musicians I was not yet familiar with, and some of the visual effects were very fitting with the music -- rather impressionistic. At least twice here I posted a link to Anita O’Day’s performance from that concert, one I consider a highlight of her career. My biggest criticism of the film was it left me wanting to see/hear the full performance from favored musicians. Also I wasn’t sure why Chuck Berry and Mahalia Jackson were included in a jazz festival, although I respected their music otherwise. And frog, thanks for your considered response. I expected no less from you. ;^) |
