When I met Monty Alexander a couple of years ago I was really impressed. He was so affable. I asked him about “playing with Bird” and he said all the musicians on the project really had a good time. I thought that I would slip in this number to try to trick you – but fooled no one. Red even picked out Monty!!
Track 11:
11. Lester Leaps In – (4:42) – Bird – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Columbia 1988) – Charlie Parker (Alto Saxophone), Monty Alexander (Piano), Ray Brown (Drums), John Guerin (Drums).
Yes Jim – Bird is the shit!!!
Finally – I had this cut picked out a year ago and then another cut from the same cd appears on a recent BFT. My first reaction was AAAAAAAAAARGH!!!!!! Then I decided WTF – it’s a great cut and a great album, it STAYS!!!
Track 12 is:
12. The Clooker (9:14) – George Adams – Dannie Richmond – Hand to Hand (Soul Note 1980) – George Adams (Tenor Saxophone), Jimmy Knepper (Trombone), Hugh Lawson (Piano), Mike Richmond (Bass), Dannie Richmond (drums).
Frankly, if someone wants to put the other two cuts from the cd on future BFTs it’s o.k. with me!
RRK closes it out with his signature phrase and I wish you all BRIGHT MOMENTS!!!!