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Buddy DeFranco, RIP - jazzboCR - 28-12-2014
The best and certainly most prominent post-WW II jazz clarinetist. Started in swing but made the change to bop so well, he challenged the dominance of sax players. Died at 91 and played nearly to the end. 55 year recording history, all of it superior: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/buddy-defranco-mn0000638918/discography What the NYTimes says: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/27/arts/music/buddy-defranco-versatile-jazz-clarinetist-dies-at-91.html An extensive print interview: http://tedpanken.wordpress.com/2012/02/17/on-buddy-defrancos-89th-birthday-a-1999-downbeat-article-plus-interview/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_VfDtZLxtI << a terrif song but love the transcription vid--helpful for student and listener alike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW3MSbXyatY << The Tonight Show piano/rhythm were having a natural ball...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghIBkXK6r50 << lest you think he was always "up with it"...>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbFeiLvHK5Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4qvIxVqi9c << never lost his swing chops, just mostly put them aside
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If57LKWKtQ4 << from an excellent movie--most enjoyable
Buddy DeFranco, RIP - SteveO - 28-12-2014
Rest in peace Buddy! Thanks for the great music!