Polka Dots and Moonbeams | Larry McKenna (sax) & (guitar) Pete Smyser

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Sax: Larry McKenna
7 string Guitar: Pete Smyser | www.smyser.com
Song - an instrumental, duo rendition of the 1940 standard "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" with lyrics by Johnny Burke and music composed by Jimmy Van Heusen.
Pete is an endorser for American Archtop guitars (Nazareth, PA)
Larry & I were scheduled to perform one evening back in 2016 and were planning to drive together to the venue. As a last minute whim, I suggested that if Larry could come over a bit early, we could record some tracks. He agreed & we recorded a single take of about 8 songs. This is one of them.
Larry & I recorded a number of times through the years. The first time was in the summer of 2000 on a CD titled Pete Smyser & Larry McKenna. A CD-R is available through Amazon: www.amazon.com...
гитара, Gitarre, guitarra, chitarra, violao, guitare

[@haroldlloyd8621]

What a great performance! I just discovered probably a year ago sax&guitar duo. That sound what Larry produced is fantastic. The guitarist comps and solos is great as well. I heard Larry just passed ,unfortunately never had a chance to listen him live.

[@PeteSmyser]

Thanks. Larry was a great talent & is sorely missed.

[@Banjoleletinman]

Absolutely sublime. Really love these duos where you both get to stretch out a bit without a full rhythm section.

[@PeteSmyser]

Thanks! It was such a pleasure playing duo (or with a larger group) with Larry.

[@lukki1377]

RIP to a legend

[@lastknowngood0]

Thanks Pete for this
Brilliant upload. I hope we get to hear the other 7 someday. KUDOS TO YOU SIR!

[@PeteSmyser]

Thank you! Most of the other recordings from this session are already available on my UA-cam Channel. Songs include, After You've Gone, I'm Confessin' (That I Love You), Oh, Look at Me Now, Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me, "Just You, Just Me," Polka Dots & Moonbeams. I think there are two more that have not yet been uploaded.

[@edmundzelger7800]

Rest in Peace, Master!
I only discovered him 2 years ago but I enjoyed every second of it!

[@Blijdenstein]

A Beautiful memory of Larry Pete, great playing by both of you. Thanks for sharing!

[@PeteSmyser]

Thanks. I appreciate the comment!

[@musicfatcat]

love you guys RIP Master🤠

[@anthonythornhill8715]

When was that recorded?
It’s a beautiful rendition!!

[@PeteSmyser]

Thanks Anthony! It was recorded in 2016, and I have one or two more from that session that I'll upload soon.

[@musicfatcat]

@@PeteSmyser I expect it so much