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Dee Dee's bluesy "Hound Dog" put Elvis' version to shame.
Dee Dee's bluesy "Hound Dog" put Elvis' version to shame.
Jazz for aficionados
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This is the only time when a band honoring another musician really succeeded.***** The larger the original group the more likely it can continue after the creator has passed on. The Ellington and Basie Bands come to mind. But I agree these folks do a fantastic job of capturing the spirit of Mingus. This is true because they are often honoring a composer. Playing his music, rather than trying to play like the person. Now, if someone wanted to honor Miles or Trane, getting a rhythm section together would be possible, but who would be Miles / Trane? Cheers |
Today's Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WczP3PyHt20 The lengthy article somehow fails to mention that these babes were from Mississippi. My Aunt gave me a photo of them signed by some of the players. She knew them. I treasure that photo. I post this old stuff, lest we forget. Cheers |
Another reason for the success of "The Mingus Big Band" is Sue Mingus, his widow; https://www.popmatters.com/128374-sue-mingus-and-the-mingus-big-band-letting-our-children-hear-music... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPfSD0vJi8Y For some strange reason I have a lot of tribute albums in my collection, but this is the only one I consider a success. |