Jazz for aficionados

Most here may know that Cannonball was a HS teacher/band director prior to being recognized for his chops as a jazz musician.  That may have had some influence for his habit of making introductions with more than simply the song title.

Yes nsp, I've also read about "discussions" regarding credit for some of the songs between Miles and Evans.  Interestingly Evans' album "Everybody Digs Bill Evans" included Miles' signature on the cover along with other musicians offering their approval, and it featured this classic by Evans which certainly seems "at home" with KOB.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv2GgV34qIg

**** ...the what ifs ****

Exactly.  Desmond Blue is a gem.  Speaking of musical attitude in a player (Cannonball), for me the reason that this record is so good is that the musical attitude of Desmond works very well with the production.  Not surprising being a player who said he wanted “to sound like a dry martini”.  I love the orchestrations and the way he interacts with them in his solos.  

The Getz clip is fabulous!  Thanks.   One of the best live things posted here.  “I Remember Clifford” killed me.  Amazing story teller.

pryso, **** That may have had some influence for his habit of making introductions with more than simply the song title. ****

I like that.  I know his history, but never made the connection.  You’re probably right.  In a way this goes hand in hand with his musical attitude.  Gorgeous Bill Evans that definitely could fit into the KOB vibe.

Another great live clip:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HE9bRhUwELE

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=beCGdmrP8Xc

How’re you doing, O-10?  Hope ok.  

pryso
Thanks for that lovely solo rendition by Bill. What a consumate artist, such delicate touch and use of dynamics. Creates a mood within the first few notes. Of the many piano players I admire Evans is at the top of the list by himself. I had to include this next clip. When Bill solos he takes me to places I didn't think existed. read the comments a lot of people gave Bill credit for writing this song:
http://m.youtube.com/watch/?v=mW_7gRH7ASE

frogman
I was thinking of a word to describe Desmond's playing and came up with terse which is listed in the dictionary as " Smoothly elegant, polished ,refined".
Yes Stan Getz seemed to never rush anything and plays a little softer than others and has a lot to say. I've neglected him lately need to get back to his music.

liked that medley with Trane  &Getz. Seems like a rare clip. I play the 1st & 3rd songs on piano occasionally 2 of my favorites. Who is the piano player who did "Autumn leaves"? Did not recognize him. Tranes solo is a perfect example where he plays melodically and doesn't get too far out there. On "Hackensack" he cuts loose and is great also.
Which brings me back to the discussion you and pryso were having about  Coltrane. pryso mentioned the "sheets of sound " style and you mentioned some people having a cutoff point to where they would listen to Tranes music but nothing after.That's probably true.  I used to think  like that but I have changed my opinion over the years . I agree with pryso who observed some product done in the 60's like "Ballads " ,"And Johnny Hartman" "Duke Ellington & John Coltrane" goes back to his more melodic style. These are all just observations. Coltrane is difficult to pigeonhole. But one thing is for sure-he was a consumate musician who knew his horn and music forwards and backwards.  In fact I believe he traveled further musically in his short lifetime than most musicians do for their whole careers. I am sure there are those who don't wish to listen to anything Trane did after his prestige years. I too tend to cherry pick when I listen to him.  As I have aged I am more apt to listen to music which is less intense and jarring. Although I do still have an ear for the "avant garde" music just not as often. Just my 2 cents.
BTW his solo on KOB'S "Blue In Green" is beautiful.

Another possible alto substitute in KOB sessions?:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o75obi0Ce6w