EKE BBB Posted October 6, 2004 Report Posted October 6, 2004 In the July 1965 issue of an old Swedish/Norwegian magazine called "Jazznytt" there is an interesting interview with Ben Webster recalling the famous May 4, 1940 recording session of Cottontail for RCA-Victor: "Duke told us we should only play it as a rehearsal, while the studio technicians where trying to set the correct balance for the later recording. I played my solo without putting too much into it. But when we were finished playing, Duke had a good laugh and told us to get our things together - we were through for the day. He had asked the technicians to record it. I was really angry - this wasn't the way I had planned my solo routines. ( Ben admitted the result was actually very good - may be even better that way without having to concentrate on playing for a recording.)" Quote
brownie Posted October 6, 2004 Report Posted October 6, 2004 EKE, thanks for digging this up The Duke knew how to handle his musicians! Quote
catesta Posted October 6, 2004 Report Posted October 6, 2004 EKE, thanks for digging this up The Duke knew how to handle his musicians! B-) I would have thunk it. Quote
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