My Favorite Jazz Tunes

[Steve James]

The anniversary of "Kind of Blue" made me think of those jazz tunes that, for whatever reason, were special to me. Maybe you could share some too.

This one is Dizz doing a song written by Chano Pozo --who was an interesting character in his short life. Anyway, this song was the first to use (Cuban) poly-rhythm in this way. I wish I could find the original, with Chano. Oh well, this one is ok.

[Steve James]

With influences from a different region, but related.

[Steve James]

[josh]

great picks! here are two of mine:

[shawnsegler]

[Bhassler]

I'm learning the saxophone, so I like the sax guys...

[Darth Rock&Roll]

sweet



can't go wrong with a classic



happy!

[count]

The anniversary of "Kind of Blue" made me think of those jazz tunes that, for whatever reason, were special to me. Maybe you could share some too.

This one is Dizz doing a song written by Chano Pozo --who was an interesting character in his short life. Anyway, this song was the first to use (Cuban) poly-rhythm in this way. I wish I could find the original, with Chano. Oh well, this one is ok.

That's Prince Ewu. There's some nice jazz around here this morning

[RobP2]

[Steve James]

Yeah man, a lot of good stuff's been posted. Thanks to all. Anyway, I thought another transitional tune would be in order. Here's Dizz with another Cuban inspired work. It's right in between "swing" and "bop." It's big-band, but not danceable; so, the audience starts to change.

[Steve James]

[count]

All time favorite Prince Ewu.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQYXn1DP38s

[Dmitri]

Here come the best female voice in the world.

[yeniseri]

Cachao, Mongo Santamaria, Herbert Laws, and Charlie Palmieri


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LTZYHeI1ko




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-znYzFR5 ... re=related

[Steve James]

Wow, I found my step-dad's band on youtube --he's 3rd from right. He played with Fess Williams (bandleader/clarinetist) in the late 20s, early 30s. Their band was the first to play the Savoy. This music fits in a certain space. Williams was famous for his clarinet techniques, including circular breathing. It's unclear to me how, though I'm sure somebody knows, but his technique was influenced by Jewish klezmer. Obviously, it's also because the clarinet takes the lead. But, at this point it's a battle between that and trumpet. This is the kind of music you'd hear at a northern jook joint on Saturday night. It's different from what you'd hear in NO.