Posts Tagged ‘Jazz’

Who Will the Next Fool Be

April 28, 2024

“Who Will the Next Fool Be,” written by Charlie Rich, recorded by John Harkins, 2006.

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The Wheelers and Dealers

November 12, 2023

“The Wheelers and Dealers,” written by Dave Frishberg, recorded by by Ginger & Scott (Ginger Berglund & Scott Whitfield) 2007.

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Take Me For A Buggy Ride

October 28, 2023

“Take Me For A Buggy Ride,” written by Wesley Wilson and Leola B. Wilson, recorded by Bessie Smith with Buck and his Band, 1933. Floyd ” Buck ” Washington (piano), Benny Goodman (clarinet), Leon “Chu” Berry (tenor sax), Frank Newton (trumpet), Jack Teagarden (trombone), Bobby Johnson (guitar), Billy Taylor Sr. (bass).  What a lineup.

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‘Round Midnight

June 3, 2023

“Round Midnight,” written by Thelonious Monk, with lyrics by Bernie Hanighen, recorded by vocalist Carmen McRae, 1988. Eric Gunnison (piano), George Mraz (bass), Al Foster (drums).

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Keep Sittin’ on It

May 20, 2023

“Keep Sittin’ on It,” written by Alex Hill and Andy Razaf, recorded by Di Anne Price & Her Boyfriends, 2002.

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Give Me the Simple Life

February 25, 2023

“Give Me the Simple Life,” written by Rube Bloom, with lyrics by Harry Ruby, recorded by Annie Ross with the Gerry Mulligan Quartet, 1958. Annie Ross (vocals), Art Farmer (trumpet), Gerry Mulligan (baritone sax, arranger), Bill Crow (bass), Dave Bailey (drums).

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Better Than Anything

February 18, 2023

“Better Than Anything,” written by David Wheat and Bill Loughborough, recorded by Irene Kral with The Junior Mance Trio, 1963.

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Sonny Rollins

February 3, 2023

“I didn’t have a lot of confidence that I was really good enough to really make it” – Sonny Rollins, 1985.

From the Jazz Hall of Fame series, produced by Quoted Studios and Jazz at Lincoln Center. From an interview with Ben Sidran. Directed by Patrick Smith; animated by Nate Milton.

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Pink Cadillac

January 8, 2023

“Pink Cadillac,” written by Paul Bascomb and recorded by Paul Bascomb and His Orchestra, 1947.

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Miles Davis

November 25, 2022

“If I couldn’t create there would be nothing for me to live for. It’s selfish, I know, but geniuses are selfish.”
Miles Davis

From the Jazz Hall of Fame series, produced by Quoted Studios and Jazz at Lincoln Center. From an interview with Ben Sidran. Directed by Patrick Smith; animated by Nate Milton.

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