What a lucky young man you are. Saw your great grandad on the Johnny Carson show. Learned his name was Eugene. Hope you have a collection of his appearances for your scrap book.
Your great grandfather was one of the greatest lead trumpet players of all time! He had it ALL - feel, time, pitch, absolutely PERFECT style, and on top of that, he was an incredible soloist and was magical with mutes. Trumpet legend Bobby Shew said “Everything you ever need to know about playing lead trumpet can be learned by listening to Snooky on ‘Atomic Basie’.” He was absolutely right ❤️❤️
Snooky was probably the finest trumpet mute artist ever! While Doc Severinsen led the Tonight Show Orchestra, when those muted solos came up in chart, Doc was quick to have Snooky front the Band. Snooky had such a sense of style. Those Tonight Show tunes were certainly special and Snooky, You are certainly missed. Rest in peace.
Yesterday I watched an old interview in which Oscar Peterson said that when Neal Hefti brought this tune to Count Basie, Basie told Hefti it was too fast and "Here's the tempo." Basie slowed it way down and we can all see what a difference the right tempo can make.
My uncle, Neal Hefti, at a family party. Told this story. It was late in the recording session. They had just laid down the energetic "Kid from Redbank". They were trying to squeeze "Li'l Darlin'" into the same session. At the end of the first take . Count Basie said, "Sorry Neal, I kicked it off too slow". Someone offered, "It sounded OK. Plus, it's only the "B" side. (Redbank was the "A" side). So they left it as it was. Wonderful composition, Wonderful tempo. It takes very good musicians to to cover this tune at this tempo.
@@xraycav I'd almost give up my bass to have been there listening to Neal Hefti tell stories. BTW, the internet says a lot of Cavicchio families settled in Pennsylvania. I was born in Pennsylvania but haven't been back since about 1947.
@@nemo227 Neal also said he gets a perverse kick out of people trying to "reharmonize" Girl Talk. In his mind it is like trying to do that with 'Alfie". He never heard a successful attempt; and I, as a musician all my life, can't imagine it. Some things need to be left alone. By the way, do you know what his only Grammy was for? The correct answer is a bit disappointing.
@@xraycav Was it the Batman theme? If so, then yeah, a bit disappointing. I agree with you that some things are better left alone. I've always had great respect and admiration for composers and arrangers.
nemo227 More anecdotal history of ‘Girl Talk’ involves the session produced by Teddy Reig. Supposedly the playback, uptempo, was disappointing to Reig/Basie. If story is true, the girlfriend of Reig, a former Cotton Club dancer, suggested the tempo that became a hit. And the recorded take was made to humor the producer’s babe, which was smash hit for Basie.
This rendition is perfection! Spot on tempo and control, so often this piece is rushed and it loses that magical dreamy quality, the solo couldn't get any better. Listening on repeat.
Snooky Young, born 100 years ago this week, right here in Dayton, Ohio, hometown to John Scofield, J.C. Heard, Bud Shank, Norris Turney, Booty Wood, and the great Billy Strayhorn, as well as many funk musicians who expanded on their legacy, including Roger Troutman and Zapp, Heatwave, Faze-O, The Ohio Players, Lakeside, and Sun. What beautiful and subtle work from Mr. Young. Thanks for sharing.
I absolutely love this tune, but Snooky Young adds so much soul and beauty to the tune with an intellectual depth that can only be given by a true initiate of this entity that is called jazz.
This is absolutely, by far, one of my most FAVORITE tunes by Count Basie!! The chord progressions literally bring tears to my eyes! OMG!!! What a phenomenal performance of it by these guys! Kudos
Such a nice laid back song played by the band. Snooky did a masterful job of soloing. Tastefully executed. Thanks to Neal Hefti for writing a beautiful song and thank you Count Basie for the tempo that fits best.
What a great Band: Snooky Young, Al Aarons, Harry Edison, Ray Brown (Trumpets) - Al Grey, Benny Powell, Michael Grey and Grover Mitchell (??) (Trombones) - Marshall Royal, Curtis Peagler (As) - Frank Wess, Billy Mitchell (Ts) - Bill Ramsey (Bs) - Ronnell Bright (Piano) - Ted Dunbar (Git.) - Eddie Jones (Bass) - Gregg Field (Drums) This must be right so....
Spent a bunch of years in USAF Bands, and have played this one MANY times -- always one of my favorites -- you always wanted it to be almost slow enough to flat out fall apart, but NOT QUITE!!! :) This is really fine, and Snooky Young is outstanding -- plays with SO MUCH HEART!!! Just makes me smile!!! "How SLOW can you GO, and still make it swing?" :)
Oh lord almighty, how classy can one be?!! Coming from a lead player? Man, they just don't come that good no more... Thank you Snooky for all that love and beautifully put pain. RIP.
One of the greatest standards of the swing era. Two of the best bands of the era were the bands led by Basie and Duke .The muted trumpet solo is played with great feeling and enhances the tune.
No one is cooler than Snooky. I've had the distinct pleasure of having Snooky play in my backyard for 4th of July parties with the great Marshal Royal on sax. Just doesn't get any sweeter. And a nicer men, well, you'd be hard pressed to find. Simply the best. Love you, Snooky!
The rhythm section is just setting Snooky up. Damn if Snooky doesn't take it and run. He has his own sound. Like great trumpet players he has found his own sound.
I remember watching Snooky play in the tonight show band alongside the great Doc Severinsen....my first intro to his playing until I started buying Basie records
i don't know, why UA-cam recommended me this at that exact time, but that is precisely what i wanted to hear. how did it know i wanted some music, and even more so - of that kind? welp, either coincidence, or the algorithm's neural network know me too well
I figure i will share a piece of my life with all of you that goes back to the 80's,I used to hangout at the Mister Donuts in Lakewood.I met this swell group of people up there,As well as other customers.I remember this one waitress her name was Lil Dar short for Darlene.She was named after her Aunt Darlene,Her family called her smurfette because she was shorter than the rest of them i guess.We all hung out together ,Big Dar,Lil Dar an had a great time,I remember it was around the time or after truck driving school.Because i used to sketch semi trucks with the trailers for her,I really dug this kid.she was a great person to be around.She had a boy an he was called smurf.She taught me how i could have a good time without having money.Later on after i was out of touch with her an the family she had a girl,I always hoped for the best for this kid,She was like an Angel to me,She gave me hope an was a very caring friend.An I miss her so.Well it was last year an i talked with her Dad an asked how she was doing,An then he told me the news that shattered me,That she had past away about a year ago with neumonia,I felt so bad then an just now started remembering the good times we shared together,Her kids are doing well.An when i see her daughter its like seeing her all over again,So take it from my experience,Friends are family to an if there someone you haven't spoken to in a long time,Well get a hold of them an tell them you miss them.I will always miss you Lil Darlene you were a great friend to me,An i Love you.
Rest In Peace, my old friend. Thank you for all those July 4th parties under my oak tree. You made our life even more beautiful. Do me a solid...say "Hi" to Marshal for me. xoxox
After the short piano intro the band comes in with the tune .... on the upbeat . Loved that about this piece. Played it with the Paul Dennis Band in St. Paul MN .. Bari sax .. in the mid 60s to 70s. Our pianist and singer later moved to California... Mary MacGregor of 'Torn between two lovers ' fame.
Wikipedia: He played with Count Basie (three stints totalling eight years), Gerald Wilson and Lionel Hampton, among others, and was an original member of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band.[3] His longest engagement was with NBC, where, as a studio trumpeter, he joined The Tonight Show Band in 1967 and stayed with them until 1992, when the band was replaced by a new, smaller group.
One of the Count Basie bands after the Count left us. With Al Grey on trombone and Frank Wess, I think, introducing the song and leading the band. Priceless... Thank you so much!
There is in fact, one of the current group of trumpeteers that one should listen to. He is Curtis Calderon of the Four Freshmen, and his solos and singing voice with the Frosh are simply fantastic.
proud to be a great grandson of the legend Snooky Young. Truly amazes me how this brings peace and happiness to my soul.
What a lucky young man you are.
Saw your great grandad on the Johnny Carson show. Learned his name was Eugene. Hope you have a collection of his appearances for your scrap book.
Not a fan.
Your great grandfather was one of the greatest lead trumpet players of all time! He had it ALL - feel, time, pitch, absolutely PERFECT style, and on top of that, he was an incredible soloist and was magical with mutes.
Trumpet legend Bobby Shew said “Everything you ever need to know about playing lead trumpet can be learned by listening to Snooky on ‘Atomic Basie’.” He was absolutely right ❤️❤️
Snooky was one of the greats!
Your great grandfather had that effect on us all. Such beauty and excellence in all that he played!
Snooky was probably the finest trumpet mute artist ever! While Doc Severinsen led the Tonight Show Orchestra, when those muted solos came up in chart, Doc was quick to have Snooky front the Band. Snooky had such a sense of style. Those Tonight Show tunes were certainly special and Snooky, You are certainly missed. Rest in peace.
Just finished listening to about half a dozen different performances of this tune -- this one's the winner.
you cant beat the original come one now
No argument there...but this is a nice version by a talented young band: ua-cam.com/video/3xmkhPNOfC8/v-deo.html
These guys invented this sound, maybe they were children when jazz began, but the bright soul is the same.
No way to lay this tempo back any further...without going to yesterday...Love the interpretation!
The space in this music is chilling
Some jazz pieces can bring both joy and tears - this is one.
Jears
That's the best rendition I ever heard....
Yesterday I watched an old interview in which Oscar Peterson said that when Neal Hefti brought this tune to Count Basie, Basie told Hefti it was too fast and "Here's the tempo." Basie slowed it way down and we can all see what a difference the right tempo can make.
My uncle, Neal Hefti, at a family party. Told this story. It was late in the recording session. They had just laid down the energetic "Kid from Redbank". They were trying to squeeze "Li'l Darlin'" into the same session. At the end of the first take . Count Basie said, "Sorry Neal, I kicked it off too slow". Someone offered, "It sounded OK. Plus, it's only the "B" side. (Redbank was the "A" side). So they left it as it was. Wonderful composition, Wonderful tempo. It takes very good musicians to to cover this tune at this tempo.
@@xraycav I'd almost give up my bass to have been there listening to Neal Hefti tell stories. BTW, the internet says a lot of Cavicchio families settled in Pennsylvania. I was born in Pennsylvania but haven't been back since about 1947.
@@nemo227 Neal also said he gets a perverse kick out of people trying to "reharmonize" Girl Talk. In his mind it is like trying to do that with 'Alfie". He never heard a successful attempt; and I, as a musician all my life, can't imagine it. Some things need to be left alone. By the way, do you know what his only Grammy was for? The correct answer is a bit disappointing.
@@xraycav Was it the Batman theme? If so, then yeah, a bit disappointing.
I agree with you that some things are better left alone. I've always had great respect and admiration for composers and arrangers.
nemo227
More anecdotal history of ‘Girl Talk’ involves the session produced by Teddy Reig. Supposedly the playback, uptempo, was disappointing to Reig/Basie. If story is true, the girlfriend of Reig, a former Cotton Club dancer, suggested the tempo that became a hit. And the recorded take was made to humor the producer’s babe, which was smash hit for Basie.
Snooky was one of the greats for sure, huge influence on me as a young trumpeter.
A perfect example of "less is more" in terms of his tasty solo, it was perfection!
This rendition is perfection! Spot on tempo and control, so often this piece is rushed and it loses that magical dreamy quality, the solo couldn't get any better. Listening on repeat.
this is pure love, love you snooky
Ultra smooth - the way I long to be able to play but can't.I bow in utmost respect to you Snooky.
If there is any music more laid-back than this, I’ve yet to hear it. Wonderfully controlled playing.
ua-cam.com/video/Kwv7eitYx38/v-deo.html
Check this out
Snooky Young, born 100 years ago this week, right here in Dayton, Ohio, hometown to John Scofield, J.C. Heard, Bud Shank, Norris Turney, Booty Wood, and the great Billy Strayhorn, as well as many funk musicians who expanded on their legacy, including Roger Troutman and Zapp, Heatwave, Faze-O, The Ohio Players, Lakeside, and Sun. What beautiful and subtle work from Mr. Young. Thanks for sharing.
No way! From Ohio? I found a good local trumpeter
I absolutely love this tune, but Snooky Young adds so much soul and beauty to the tune with an intellectual depth that can only be given by a true initiate of this entity that is called jazz.
That tempo....... sittin' right on it! And such a lush blended ensemble, what a band, incredible.
I think you have to be a musician to appreciate the difficulty of playing at that tempo and so soulfully
@@MrJpartridge wonderful I love it 😀
Oh man...this is just so laid back and relaxed...in the first three notes I was already leaning back and thinking to myself "aww yeahhh...."
Nuthin' like a beautiful melody done beautifully.
You could spend a month studying this solo and still have more to discover. My favorite interpretation and version
This is absolutely, by far, one of my most FAVORITE tunes by Count Basie!! The chord progressions literally bring tears to my eyes! OMG!!! What a phenomenal performance of it by these guys! Kudos
Snooky Young was an incredible player.
Once again... WOW! Improvement is impossible.
WHAT a trumpet... smooth as silk! Snooky, one of the greats.
Such a nice laid back song played by the band. Snooky did a masterful job of soloing. Tastefully executed. Thanks to Neal Hefti for writing a beautiful song and thank you Count Basie for the tempo that fits best.
What a great Band: Snooky Young, Al Aarons, Harry Edison, Ray Brown (Trumpets) - Al Grey, Benny Powell, Michael Grey and Grover Mitchell (??) (Trombones) - Marshall Royal, Curtis Peagler (As) - Frank Wess, Billy Mitchell (Ts) - Bill Ramsey (Bs) - Ronnell Bright (Piano) - Ted Dunbar (Git.) - Eddie Jones (Bass) - Gregg Field (Drums) This must be right so....
Spent a bunch of years in USAF Bands, and have played this one MANY times -- always one of my favorites -- you always wanted it to be almost slow enough to flat out fall apart, but NOT QUITE!!! :) This is really fine, and Snooky Young is outstanding -- plays with SO MUCH HEART!!! Just makes me smile!!! "How SLOW can you GO, and still make it swing?" :)
It doesn't get better than this.
old school cool still rules!
Snooky Young has always been one of my favorites a True Legend. The Orchestra is amazing as well and Snooky Young is so good he will take you there.
Oh lord almighty, how classy can one be?!! Coming from a lead player? Man, they just don't come that good no more... Thank you Snooky for all that love and beautifully put pain. RIP.
One of the greatest standards of the swing era. Two of the best bands of the era were the bands led by Basie and Duke .The muted trumpet solo is played with great feeling and enhances the tune.
No one is cooler than Snooky. I've had the distinct pleasure of having Snooky play in my backyard for 4th of July parties with the great Marshal Royal on sax. Just doesn't get any sweeter. And a nicer men, well, you'd be hard pressed to find. Simply the best. Love you, Snooky!
Such a whole lot of feeling there. Beautifully played.
The rhythm section is just setting Snooky up. Damn if Snooky doesn't take it and run. He has his own sound. Like great trumpet players he has found his own sound.
such a nice song and orchastra! Snooky Young played the solo with no soul to spare!
I love the feel of this tune. Everyone is so relaxed and still right in that pocket. Gives me chills every time.
So beautiful. So peaceful and full of fellings. Love it❤
Smooth as butter baby.....
Beautiful! What great use of that mute! Such phrasing. Thanks for sharing.
This song is haunting in a very beautiful way 💖.
Another Hefti gem - absolutely gorgeous and peromed so well here.
So smooth. GREAT BAND. This Hefti creation is second in my mind to his own band playing Girl Talk. Young iconic!
This is so soft and comforting. As usual, Snooky is beyond belief. Thank you for the posting.
I remember watching Snooky play in the tonight show band alongside the great Doc Severinsen....my first intro to his playing until I started buying Basie records
And this was often the last song of the night for the Tonight Show
This is so good on so many levels, I can't begin to describe….perfect!
Soooooooooo beautifully played, his playing and talent brought tears to my eyes. Thank You.
i don't know, why UA-cam recommended me this at that exact time, but that is precisely what i wanted to hear. how did it know i wanted some music, and even more so - of that kind? welp, either coincidence, or the algorithm's neural network know me too well
Snooky sings..and he speaks when he plays. And has something beautiful and consoling to say.
This is beautiful, why I’m crying ..
Beauty can produce tearful joy. Im a witness also.
I figure i will share a piece of my life with all of you that goes back to the 80's,I used to hangout at the Mister Donuts in Lakewood.I met this swell group of people up there,As well as other customers.I remember this one waitress her name was Lil Dar short for Darlene.She was named after her Aunt Darlene,Her family called her smurfette because she was shorter than the rest of them i guess.We all hung out together ,Big Dar,Lil Dar an had a great time,I remember it was around the time or after truck driving school.Because i used to sketch semi trucks with the trailers for her,I really dug this kid.she was a great person to be around.She had a boy an he was called smurf.She taught me how i could have a good time without having money.Later on after i was out of touch with her an the family she had a girl,I always hoped for the best for this kid,She was like an Angel to me,She gave me hope an was a very caring friend.An I miss her so.Well it was last year an i talked with her Dad an asked how she was doing,An then he told me the news that shattered me,That she had past away about a year ago with neumonia,I felt so bad then an just now started remembering the good times we shared together,Her kids are doing well.An when i see her daughter its like seeing her all over again,So take it from my experience,Friends are family to an if there someone you haven't spoken to in a long time,Well get a hold of them an tell them you miss them.I will always miss you Lil Darlene you were a great friend to me,An i Love you.
Nice Story :)
So warm, so tender. And you call yourself a trucker?
That's the beautiful thing about music. It can help you get back to those places that really warm your heart and soul.
... I miss this Artist sooo much. This song and his solo is heartbreaking.....
I'm in that club....... Adored him.
So sweet . Beautiful song , great band and Mr. Snooky . So very sweet !
Rest In Peace, my old friend. Thank you for all those July 4th parties under my oak tree. You made our life even more beautiful. Do me a solid...say "Hi" to Marshal for me. xoxox
too marvelous for words - and don't forget the wonderful Frank Wess
Gay
Un vrai délice 🎺🎺
That old Shastockj cup mute sounds great.
After the short piano intro the band comes in with the tune .... on the upbeat . Loved that about this piece. Played it with the Paul Dennis Band in St. Paul MN .. Bari sax .. in the mid 60s to 70s. Our pianist and singer later moved to California... Mary MacGregor of 'Torn between two lovers ' fame.
Wikipedia: He played with Count Basie (three stints totalling eight years), Gerald Wilson and Lionel Hampton, among others, and was an original member of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band.[3]
His longest engagement was with NBC, where, as a studio trumpeter, he joined The Tonight Show Band in 1967 and stayed with them until 1992, when the band was replaced by a new, smaller group.
Love this guy, called my daughters nickname snooky.
Pure Magic of complex simplicty
Thank you so much for sharing this, its wonderful.
There’s some good earlier versions of this tune but this is one might be my favorite.
Ahhhhhhh, sweet music indeed. Pardon me while i pour some brandy and sit back awhile. :)
What a wonderdul day with you my friend
Al Grey and his hat! 😊
Snook is groovin in heaven with all the greats. What a loss to us all. This by the way is the PERFECT TEMPO............................
Impeccable !
This song always makes me think of thick velvets in deep jewel tones of indigo, burgundy and aubergine. In candlelight.
A perfect image of lushness and sensuality.
Beautiful solo!!!
So great, what a legend. Thanks for posting.
i love when jazz music has that effect on you!
Perfect!
One of the Count Basie bands after the Count left us. With Al Grey on trombone and Frank Wess, I think, introducing the song and leading the band. Priceless... Thank you so much!
Thanks for the lesson Snooky..........R.I.P.
Snooky Rocks the House!!!
One of the best versions of this song....especially since you can hear trumpet solo, which is missing in many versions where it's too muted.
Snooky is so freakin good.
Brilliant
Beautiful...
1 dislike? Really, just move on.
Top notch music!
Gabe Brought Me Here
The great trumpet solos behind Basie... great feel... never equaled!
One of the signature tunes of Count Basie. Great trumpet solo.
amazing soul
Perfection has a sound :)
Gabriel now can rest, he's got a new 1st trumpet...God bless you Snooky for making music sound and feel good!
snooky one of my favorites , thanks for the video .
This is beautiful, but sad. Made my day, but also makes me so gloomy...
So very tasteful! Thanks for broadcasting!
Absolut prfect song for every time
wow. snooky does it again!! wow such an amazing musician...
ps. old man crying at how beautiful Snooky plays 5:30
Thank you, Snooky.
Love you so.
Legend.
Beautiful song ever!
There is in fact, one of the current group of trumpeteers that one should listen to. He is Curtis Calderon of the Four Freshmen, and his solos and singing voice with the Frosh are simply fantastic.
Stunning
So cool, thanks for post, and Marc Myers JazzWax for the alert
When I heard this tune on "The Atomic Mr. Basie" I just thought, "I have GOT to find out who the soloist is". Beautiful.
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very special.
Snooky Young showing some Roy Eldridge sensitivity in there.