Jazz for aficionados
Early Phil as a leader: [URL]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5xaEXLh213w[/URL] [URL]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1UyUTP_IucQ[/URL] Later: [URL]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FnsycHk8VBw[/URL] |
Yes, he was very good. I can see / hear why he was held in such high regard within the Professional Jazz community. I suspect he knew his N&Bs like few others. The last two clips were more to my liking. The three albums could represent the worst examples of Jazz LP Cover Art in history. Woods in front of a fireplace with a dog??? Is this one of the most gifted be-boppers ever, or Johnny Mathis? The Garland cover was like, they just used the closest photo at hand. Says nothing about what to expect inside. The cover is the first thing that should grab the buyer. The last clip, woods in a ski sweater. He even sounded more mature. But, this could have been the cover of a Boston Pops / Fielder Christmas LP. The playing on all was great. Esp the last two. But if I was browsing through Waterloo or Tower records, I would not pick up any of them to read the notes, unless I was already familiar with Woods. Another reason I may have missed him earlier in my Jazz journey. Of course this could all just be a reflection, a silly one at that, on my decision making in buying music. LP cover that makes you pick it up: [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCRjn79DL74[/url] The arrogance of the man!! Thanks for the clips Cheers |
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This is the third time I have posted this and don't know if anyone has watched it.****** Then I have watched it three times. Funny guy. He does give insight into the professional musicians life. Esp when times are tough. "I have his wife, not his damn horn!! Priceless. He should be given the "Courage In Jazz Award" for standing down Mingus. That could have been a serious 'ruckus'.Mingus beat up a few of his band mates and was said to carry a gun. Not a guy to mess with. But I can picture the scene. :) Thanks for the third time. Cheers |
Agree about the album covers. Funny how a producer's vision may be so different from the player's; but some artists don't want to be bothered with things like cover art. But a cute white dog.....?! One of the best things in that whole clip (besides the playing) is the comment he makes when talking about which pop records he agreed to play on, and is such a great testament to his integrity as an artist. He could have taken every (very lucrative) solo recording gig offered or taken the attitude that he wouldn't play on ANY "pop" recordings; but instead chose to play on the ones that he "could contribute to". With Quincy's band in the 60's. A little "inside" info: in spite of how incredible he sounds, one can tell he's not happy with his reed (he talks about reeds in the masterclass clip). Notice how he wipes the reed at one point during the solo and as he takes his bow. He was a perfectionist and is pissed that the reed is "chirping". But, still sounds amazing. He improvised like the composer that he was. He had an uncanny ability to take a little melodic nugget and develop it and alter it in a very logical way while fitting the harmony of the tune beautifully to create a solo that could stand on its own as a composition, not just a bunch of notes. Beautiful stuff! [URL]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PRyP5tIMR_E[/URL] This one's for O-10: [URL]https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLyHn3f7-9IUKfAC42v36Z5j0Nfodfe-LX&v=Zp3Nv33IHZ0[/URL] |
The Samson theme was wonderful. I remember seeing the movie a few centuries ago. I was a little kid punching tickets in the theater. Will never forget him bringing the Temple down! I hear a lot of talk about his Billy Joel solo. I will have to search it out. The Quincy clip seemed sort of bland. Not the playing, but the visual effect / body language. Almost like it was a recital. Is it possible that Jazz is sometimes better just heard and not seen? Thanks for the clips and info. Cheers |
