Sonny Stitt,Howard McGhee,JJ Johnson,Walter Bishop,Tommy Potter,Kenny Clarke."Buzzy"
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- čas přidán 8. 08. 2011
- "Buzzy" (Charlie Parker).
Sonny Stitt Alto Sax,
Howard McGhee Trumpet,
JJ Johnson Trombone,
Walter Bishop Piano.
Tommy Potter Bass,
Kenny Clarke Drums.
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JJ was absolutely unbelievable... Some people seem to forget that JJ pioneered the use of trombone in the post-swing jazz styles...
Let us treasure this period in history,when all these greats were not merely alive,but still playing with great vitality and wisdom.And--whatever your feelings about the digital era--we should treasure CZcams and it's many uploaders for these incredible musical moments.
FUN FACT: JJ Johnson played so well and swung so hard that JJ Abrams was named after him... and Abrams' parents hated jazz. Tru story bro
On the Seventh Day, God kicked back and listened to jazz; not a choir of angels, but a small ensemble of cats.
I love how JJ quotes the bassoon solo from Stravinsky's Rite of Spring at the beginning of his chorus.
Howard McGhee is so original.
Stitt guys will be catching the “conversation” stitt is having with McGhee during his solo about the value of silence during somebody else’s solo, even tossing jj the “is he kidding” look lol. Goat.
The way jazz IS treated in this world, it would be nice if SOME people "got" it. Nothing like going to a jazz club and seeing more people on stage than in the audience, it breaks my heart most days!
JJ Johnson seems sensitive but lovable ... just his expression. It hurts to know he committed suicide. What a loss. I say this because sometimes we know of ppl, hear them but never look as closely as we do others.
Stitt is stoned… but somehow manage to play an amazing solo.. just pure talent..
Mr McGhee -such a soulful bebopper - there's a real warmth and wit to his playing . If it were up to me, he'd be a lot more famous , but then , what's fame ?
Clicked on this for Howard McGhee without realizing I was going to also hear JJ Johnson and Sonny Stitt, what a pleasant surprise.
JJ Johnson is mercilessly amazing, command of rhythm...
Sonny Stit...how many ideas can you have on a 12-bar blues ? unbelievable..!!!
Stitts wink at the very beginning
Smarted minds reunion "!! Geniales.
Walter Bishop Jr. was a very cool guy. I met him via Barry Harris, whose Jazz Workshop I was studying in. I visited Bish in his apartment on the West Side of Manhattan. He lived in a large building reserved for working artists, actors, musicians, etc. There were, I recall, several sheet music covers framed on the wall. They were copies of songs for which Walter Bishop Sr. had written the lyrics. Bish explained that although they were marketed as instrumentals, having lyrics helped protect the material from copyright infringement. Since his dad had been in the music biz Bish got off to a good start.
I had the honor to meet Walter Bishop in Barry Harris' Jazz Workshop and I even visited him in his apartment in Manhattan, just to chat. A warm and welcoming gent. Helluva bop player.
Howard M hits the ground runing ! totally fresh and inventive from the top ...and altogether WHAT A BAND
Man, I used to think that Charlie Parker and Cannonball Adderley were the two greatest Alto Saxophonists that ever lived.