Alex Potts Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 The pianist and composer Elliot Lawrence died earlier this month. He appeared on a couple Zoot Sims/Al Cohn records in the 50s before pivoting to what I assume must have been more lucrative work. Have always enjoyed the record, 'Happy Over Hoagy' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 A favourite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Beat Steve Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Alex Potts said: The pianist and composer Elliot Lawrence died earlier this month. He appeared on a couple Zoot Sims/Al Cohn records in the 50s before pivoting to what I assume must have been more lucrative work. Have always enjoyed the record, 'Happy Over Hoagy' This is quite an ODD way to describe his activities in those days - to say the least ... He was leading his own big band when Cohn and Sims were still section men. Etc. 96 was a long run. Thanks for the music. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Potts Posted July 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Big Beat Steve said: This is quite an ODD way to describe his activities in those days - to say the least ... He was leading his own big band when Cohn and Sims were still section men. Etc. 96 was a long run. Thanks for the music. RIP. As a leader, am only really familiar with his version of 'Elevation' - will try to dig in to those! Definitely more than just 'the guy who dig the music for Network', for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Beat Steve Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 The LPs I showed are just those (with noteworthy covers) that I have in my collection (in addition to the Mulligan LP on Fantasy that BillF showed). So there certainly is more to explore for those interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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