Rock Evolution – The History of Rock & Roll - 1985 - (page 203)

BimboBob said:
More dad jazz...I'm having an afternoon of it!

Paul Desmond, saxophonist, member of the Dave Brubeck Quartet, wrote "Take Five" in 1959...but I'm picking something else of his.

East Of The Sun (West Of The Moon)
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ooh I love that song

(see not all my taste is shite ;-)
 
Band Leader turned progressive jazzist Stan Kenton next.

His sound was described as a wall of sound. Way before Mr Spector.

Listen to Machito.

And if you want to hear what he managed to achieve in 1948 listen to City Of Glass. Featuring the music of Bob Graettinger it sounds futuristic, almost electronic, and is mesmerising.
 
BimboBob said:
My Dad was also a fan of a trombone player called Trummy Young. Played with everyone including Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Charlie Parker etc etc. Gave it all up in the 60's to settle down in Hawaii.

Check him out on Louis Armstrong Plays W. C. Handy - St Louis Blues.
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Is there a track on there that showcases him that we can put on the playlist?
 
BimboBob said:
Band Leader turned progressive jazzist Stan Kenton next.

His sound was described as a wall of sound. Way before Mr Spector.

Listen to Machito.

And if you want to hear what he managed to achieve in 1948 listen to City Of Glass. Featuring the music of Bob Graettinger it sounds futuristic, almost electronic, and is mesmerising.
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Yeah, I'm a bit familiar with Kenton and I'm not surprised you like him, way ahead of it's time in many ways.

Did your Dad have the version of City of Glass with the gold picture frame surrounding? looks cool as
 
BimboBob said:
Last one today...

Lennie Tristano was a pianist, composer and teacher of jazz. First man in jazz to use overdub.

Try out Turkish Mambo.

That's Turkish Mambo, repeat, Turkish Mambo.
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yes alright, no need to be a smartarse ;-)
 
Gershwin has already been mentioned. How about Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story from 1957 (my year of birth).
It has many jazz influences and I would choose 'Cool' as the most jazz influenced.

Must be the greatest soundtrack from any musical btw but thats another discussion.
 
threespires said:
If Feeling Good is your nomination we'll have to wait to add it to the 1964 playlist (but I have made a note of it!)

How about a bit of Dankworth like Stomping at the Savoy? or maybe something else?
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It was a play on words TS it was not my intention to have that amazing classic piece to nominate so my apologies for that but now you refer to it in that light I am happy for you to do so.

If its something pre 1960 to include lets go for Feather Merchant.
 
mancity111 said:
It was a play on words TS it was not my intention to have that amazing classic piece to nominate so my apologies for that but now you refer to it in that light I am happy for you to do so.

If its something pre 1960 to include lets go for Feather Merchant.
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The Count or Getz ?
 
This was shown on the BBC a good few years ago, not on the iPlayer but available on YT. It covers four classic albums and you don't have to be into jazz to find it really interesting, if you're interested in the process of making music and the dynamics between musicians you'll enjoy it.

 
threespires said:
I'm with you on this Kippax, but it's @mancity111 's choice as it's his pick (unless he cannily wants to let you have this so he can get this and another into the playlist??)
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Apologies Kippax and TS the original and the best with the touch of a Jimmy Mundy arrangement gives it the nod for me although Mr Drums version is a cracker and I would be surprised if he doesn't feature in the Jazz content of this thread at least on occasion.
 
mancity111 said:
Apologies Kippax and TS the original and the best with the touch of a Jimmy Mundy arrangement gives it the nod for me although Mr Drums version is a cracker and I would be surprised if he doesn't feature in the Jazz content of this thread at least on occasion.
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Absolutely no apologies required MC, a great pick either way.

@Kippaxpete do you want to pick something else?
 
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