Jazz - What's your bag, man?

[Seán]

Hi Fergus, if you like Sam Jones playing then you might enjoy this marvellous album with NHØP:

[Seán]

And to continue with the theme of marvellous bass players, how about Ray Brown and Duke Ellington's tribute to Duke's bass player: Jimmy Blanton, who revolutionised bass playing in Jazz but who sadly died from TB in 1941 at the tender age of 21. The impact on Ellington and his musicians was immense, but I digress.



Here's a sample to whet your appetite, it's called 'Pitter, Panther, Patter'. Duke's sophisticated use of simplicity.

[Seán]

And here is the original Ellington & Blanton recording from the 1st October 1940:

[fergus]

Thank you for all of that Sean; much appreciated.
In truth I have not come across either Jones or Blanton before. They were both, undoubtedly, wonderful musicians!

[Ivor]

just arrived (among other goodies!) this remaster and repress..

[Ivor]

and another of today's arrivals... I only ever had a crackly old copy.. this is brand new and truly "panoramic" HiFi

[Derek]

just arrived (among other goodies!) this remaster and repress..

Ohh, that looks like a real keeper. Since u put Blossom on my radar, I’ve taken every chance to listen to and promote her brilliance.

[markof]

[Gerry D]

Can’t paste it :James Brandon Lewis: “The Mesthetics and James Brandon Lewis “ 🎶

[markof]