I was knocked out as this video started: When I was a kid in the '70s and just getting into jazz, I bought some old 78's, and one was a record called "Hey Jim!" by James Moody and a small group on the blue Prestige label.. I must have played the record a thousand times, but since that time NEVER heard the tune again, until today (2-23-15).. One of those real "memory jogger" moments, if you know what I mean!
epf1961 It was in 1948 that James Moody released a 78rpm disc of his improvisation on "I'm in the Mood for Love" that was so good it was set to words and became the beginning of "vocalese," released as a hit recording under the name of King Pleasure (Clarence Beeks) and titled "Moody's Mood for Love." Moody recorded it in Sweden on alto (he was equally good on tenor and flute). And this was when the "God of improvisation"--altoist Charlie Yardbird Parker--was still in top form. Moody died just several years ago. I heard him many times on Chicago's South Side and near North side--usually in the company of Sonny Stitt or Gene Ammons or Dexter Gordon in battles of the "toughest tenors" in jazz. That was excitement and bliss beyond the comprehension of 99% of today's listeners. Tony Bennett is the only pure jazz musician still going--uncompromising in his use of 4/4 walking-bass swing. (Even "Newport All-Stars 2014" went with the vertical "One and Three and" rock beat for 70% of their concert. The drummer simply couldn't swing--watch his left foot on the hi-hat, which is the key to swing).
Love the band, always have. This is nice. Must say, though, and I’m sure Frank would be the first to agree, that this unit swings nicely, not explosively/effortlessly as the Old, and certainly, the New, Testament bands done swang. And the new titles chosen here are ok, and little more. With the Basie book, especially at Newport, would have expected some familiars, standards even. Dig that Dizzy embouchure on the soloist! Good players, all.
With the mass of Basie material out there it might be useful to know that some of best charts (Wilkins and Chico O’ Farrill) and faithful recordings of some of the best iterations of Basie units can be found on the releases entitled High Voltage and Basic Basie. Both done in marathon sessions, usually one take, in Chicago mid 60’s. And Basie remarked that this pair was one of the best bookend albums he’s ever released. The Diane Schuur/Basie is fantastic recording and great players with great singer.
Carlos vAlberto Velazquez Frank Foster is the director here. In order from CB's passing the leaders were-Eric Dixon (unbilled)-Thad Jones-Frank Foster-Grover Mitchell-Bill Hughes-Dennis Mackral, and now Scotty Barnhart-all since 1984. All with the exception of Scotty were hired by Basie.
Pizaz0 Barney Kessel is the worst...also Herb Ellis is bad, too. Not to mention Freddie ‘Father Time’ Green, who also ranks with the bad ones. Also little-known in America after relocating to Europe is the previous occupant of the Moten/Basie chair: Eddie Durham, equally the worst.
Never get tired of hearing Carmen with the Count Basie Orchestra.
Carmen Bradford has insane chops, she's truly earned her title Miss. Jazz! 👏 👏 👏 👏
I was knocked out as this video started: When I was a kid in the '70s and just getting into jazz, I bought some old 78's, and one was a record called "Hey Jim!" by James Moody and a small group on the blue Prestige label.. I must have played the record a thousand times, but since that time NEVER heard the tune again, until today (2-23-15).. One of those real "memory jogger" moments, if you know what I mean!
epf1961 It was in 1948 that James Moody released a 78rpm disc of his improvisation on "I'm in the Mood for Love" that was so good it was set to words and became the beginning of "vocalese," released as a hit recording under the name of King Pleasure (Clarence Beeks) and titled "Moody's Mood for Love." Moody recorded it in Sweden on alto (he was equally good on tenor and flute). And this was when the "God of improvisation"--altoist Charlie Yardbird Parker--was still in top form. Moody died just several years ago. I heard him many times on Chicago's South Side and near North side--usually in the company of Sonny Stitt or Gene Ammons or Dexter Gordon in battles of the "toughest tenors" in jazz. That was excitement and bliss beyond the comprehension of 99% of today's listeners. Tony Bennett is the only pure jazz musician still going--uncompromising in his use of 4/4 walking-bass swing. (Even "Newport All-Stars 2014" went with the vertical "One and Three and" rock beat for 70% of their concert. The drummer simply couldn't swing--watch his left foot on the hi-hat, which is the key to swing).
Excellent concert....
Excellent spectacle!
super big band!!!
Love Love Love
Espectacular la orquesta, como siempre la mejor con un repertorio único , una pasada de verdad , cada nota musical hace vibrar
LIVELY!
Duffy!!!!
RIP DUFFY JACKSON 🙏🙏
Love the band, always have. This is nice. Must say, though, and I’m sure Frank would be the first to agree, that this unit swings nicely, not explosively/effortlessly as the Old, and certainly, the New, Testament bands done swang. And the new titles chosen here are ok, and little more. With the Basie book, especially at Newport, would have expected some familiars, standards even.
Dig that Dizzy embouchure on the soloist! Good players, all.
Benson with a big band !
!That child can sing!
Duffy Jackson!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
With the mass of Basie material out there it might be useful to know that some of best charts (Wilkins and Chico O’ Farrill) and faithful recordings of some of the best iterations of Basie units can be found on the releases entitled High Voltage and Basic Basie. Both done in marathon sessions, usually one take, in Chicago mid 60’s. And Basie remarked that this pair was one of the best bookend albums he’s ever released. The Diane Schuur/Basie is fantastic recording and great players with great singer.
Yeah! Glasser!
Band really swinging sax section as one ,George singing well RIP Frank foster my old friend
Why did they change the name of "Splanky" to "Don't Bust My Bubble"?
copyright issues maybe?
Not sure, but possibly because Frank added in a new send-off to the first solo. Other than that, yeah, Splanky up and down.
Who was the Director in this Concert and who replaced Count ?
Carlos vAlberto Velazquez Frank Foster is the director here. In order from CB's passing the leaders were-Eric Dixon (unbilled)-Thad Jones-Frank Foster-Grover Mitchell-Bill Hughes-Dennis Mackral, and now Scotty Barnhart-all since 1984. All with the exception of Scotty were hired by Basie.
Mark A Butch Miles was also directing, wasn’t he?
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Top ten smiles (good jazz guitarists only):
#1 George Benson 2. ? 3. ? 4. ?
Name some bad jazz guitarists
I can only think of ......my brother.
11hoosier11 oh... I feel very sorry for you now.
Don't. I enjoy so many jazz guitarists to keep me busy to the end, whether they smile or not. ( best smile is Nathan East , bassist).
Pizaz0
Barney Kessel is the worst...also Herb Ellis is bad, too. Not to mention Freddie ‘Father Time’ Green, who also ranks with the bad ones.
Also little-known in America after relocating to Europe is the previous occupant of the Moten/Basie chair: Eddie Durham, equally the worst.
Great orchestra ,female singer at times is flat annoying