28-12-2014, 03:35
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-def...iscography What the NYTimes says: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/27/arts/m...at-91.html An extensive print interview: http://tedpanken.wordpress.com/2012/02/1...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
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
A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
