awesome_welles Posted February 24, 2014 Report Posted February 24, 2014 Well I for one have no clue about who's playing on tracks 11 onwards. I liked the version of "Three Little Words" though, and the boogie-woogie piano thing. Quote
page Posted February 27, 2014 Report Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) Hi Tom, Well nearly the end of the month, so here is my final take. I really have been enjoying myself with your BFT. It was fun trying to discover the answers, I got very enthusiastic. Some stunning pieces among them of which the 2 guitar pieces are my favourites but also no. 14 and no 7 were very beautiful too. Some fun pieces like no 5, 13 and 16. Well, I’ve enjoyed most songs. Thank you for efforts and sharing all of this with us! So here we go: 1. Manhattan (Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart – lovely. A clarinet, piano, bass and drums. I could picture them stroll to Broadway. J Haven’t been able to find the artists nor the actual recording. I like the way that the pianist fills up while the clarinet is playing. 2. Don’t get around much anymore (Duke Ellington & Bob Russell) – piano, vinyl. Haven’t been able to find this one either. Curious about that cover with the white grand piano! 3. Although I did find the comment that was said by Lady Astor to Churchill I have no clue what it meant regarding this recording. Pianist, beautiful piece that I didn’t recognize. Lovely playing especially in the first minute or so. At some point I thought I recognized some bits of a song, but that could be just being part of the solo and I couldn’t come up with a title at all. 4. In a sentimental mood (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills & Manny Kurtz) – one of my favourites, beautiful guitar playing. I’m a fan of this man, I know someone else already solved this one, I didn’t recognize him right away though and since this is a rare recording I obviously didn’t find it. 5. solved this one earlier: Dave Young - song: One Finger Snap (composer Herbie Hancock) – album Two by Two vol 2 Dave Young – bass Kenny Baron - piano – 1996 label Justin Time Like I said, I really like this cooperation. I like duets with just a bass player generally maybe because the sound of a double bass is something I won’t grow tired of. 6. Round about the mountain (Roland Hayes) – well since you said it is a jazz singer I thought that than it had to be Barbara Hendricks, since she is the only jazz singer I could find doing this song; but at allmusic they don’t list her that way and I couldn’t find a recording of her doing it with just a pianist and you say a guitarist. I can’t hear that one for some reason. Another singer who did the song with just a pianist and a guitarist is Angela Brown. I haven’t discovered whether either of them is or has been her husband, lol. The recording I did find, wasn’t yours. I’ll bet on her anyway, so: Angela M. Brown, soprano ; Joseph Joubert, piano ; Tyron Cooper, guitar. I do like gospel a lot, so it was fun to discover all the singers who performed this song. When it is Barbara Hendricks after all, I’ll eat my hat so to speak. 7. Beautiful ballad, keys and tenorsax. No idea who is playing 8. Piano and sax, live recording. A bit bluesy, maybe a Harry Warren-Mack Gordon song? 9. Body & Soul (Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour & Frank Eyton) – live recording, sax, drums, piano, bas, Sax plays a bit too many notes for me. Maybe just not my cup of tea. 10. solved this one my earlier: Body & Soul (Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour & Frank Eyton) – Barney Kessel and Herb Ellis. Beautiful duet, stunning! 11. What the world needs now – (Burt Bacharach & Hal David – live recording, slow piano intro, then tempo goes up, bas and saxofoon join in. I like the pianist. 12.’Round Midnight (Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams & Bernie Hanighen) – piano. Round Midnight is one of my favourite songs, although in this case I do not like all parts, a bit too busy for me at some point. I haven’t been able to find this artist. 13. Probably a show tune, haven’t been able to find the song in the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers movies. I can see them dancing though; very merry playing, a bit brisky even, I like it. 14. Willow weep for me (Ann Ronell) – trumpet, piano, hornplayers and a rhythm section, maybe a big band? Lovely trumpet solo, very nice arrangement. Maybe the Thad Jones and Mel Lewis jazz orchestra? 15. Someone to watch over me (George and Ira Gershwin) – lovely piano playing. I’ve sung this one myself. Maybe Danny Wright – Black & White vol 7 1998 ? Well, beautiful piece yes. 16. solved this one earlier: Sonnymoon for 2 (Sonny Rollins) – album: WOODY SHAW & EDELHAGEN ALL STARS - WDR Studio 1, Cologne, May 7, 1965 Woody Shaw – trumpet, Derek Humble –altsax, Karl Drewo – tenorsax, Bora Rokovic – piano, Joe Sydow – bass and Stuff Combe – drums The second tenor is Wilton Gaynair, not listed for this track. Fun song. I like how it is build up. 17. Pianist, boogie woogie. Because of the cover I would say Ray Charles, but I haven’t been able to find this recording. Thanks again, kind regards, page. Edited February 27, 2014 by page Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) Hi Tom, Well nearly the end of the month, so here is my final take. I really have been enjoying myself with your BFT. It was fun trying to discover the answers, I got very enthusiastic. Some stunning pieces among them of which the 2 guitar pieces are my favourites but also no. 14 and no 7 were very beautiful too. Some fun pieces like no 5, 13 and 16. Well, I’ve enjoyed most songs. Thank you for efforts and sharing all of this with us! So here we go: 1. Manhattan (Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart – lovely. A clarinet, piano, bass and drums. I could picture them stroll to Broadway. J Haven’t been able to find the artists nor the actual recording. I like the way that the pianist fills up while the clarinet is playing. The Clarinet player known by most of us here. 2. Don’t get around much anymore (Duke Ellington & Bob Russell) – piano, vinyl. Haven’t been able to find this one either. Curious about that cover with the white grand piano!This one I thought someone get. 3. Although I did find the comment that was said by Lady Astor to Churchill I have no clue what it meant regarding this recording. Pianist, beautiful piece that I didn’t recognize. Lovely playing especially in the first minute or so. At some point I thought I recognized some bits of a song, but that could be just being part of the solo and I couldn’t come up with a title at all.A big hint. The two pianists are married. That should narrow it down to give the answer. 4. In a sentimental mood (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills & Manny Kurtz) – one of my favourites, beautiful guitar playing. I’m a fan of this man, I know someone else already solved this one, I didn’t recognize him right away though and since this is a rare recording I obviously didn’t find it.Jim Hall. It was his last concert. He was struggling, sad to see that. He had to be assisted to the stage. 5. solved this one earlier: Dave Young - song: One Finger Snap (composer Herbie Hancock) – album Two by Two vol 2 Dave Young – bass Kenny Baron - piano – 1996 label Justin Time Like I said, I really like this cooperation. I like duets with just a bass player generally maybe because the sound of a double bass is something I won’t grow tired of.yup/ 6. Round about the mountain (Roland Hayes) – well since you said it is a jazz singer I thought that than it had to be Barbara Hendricks, since she is the only jazz singer I could find doing this song; but at allmusic they don’t list her that way and I couldn’t find a recording of her doing it with just a pianist and you say a guitarist. I can’t hear that one for some reason. Another singer who did the song with just a pianist and a guitarist is Angela Brown. I haven’t discovered whether either of them is or has been her husband, lol. The recording I did find, wasn’t yours. I’ll bet on her anyway, so: Angela M. Brown, soprano ; Joseph Joubert, piano ; Tyron Cooper, guitar. I do like gospel a lot, so it was fun to discover all the singers who performed this song. When it is Barbara Hendricks after all, I’ll eat my hat so to speak. The pianist and guitarist are more known. 7. Beautiful ballad, keys and tenorsax. No idea who is playing I'm sure once I mention who is on tenor some will know who he is. 8. Piano and sax, live recording. A bit bluesy, maybe a Harry Warren-Mack Gordon song?The sax player was identified as Gary Bartz. I actually thought the pianist would be guessed. 9. Body & Soul (Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour & Frank Eyton) – live recording, sax, drums, piano, bas, Sax plays a bit too many notes for me. Maybe just not my cup of tea. The tenor is well known. The pianist was and still is my all time favorite piano player. 10. solved this one my earlier: Body & Soul (Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour & Frank Eyton) – Barney Kessel and Herb Ellis. Beautiful duet, stunning!yes. 11. What the world needs now – (Burt Bacharach & Hal David – live recording, slow piano intro, then tempo goes up, bas and saxofoon join in. I like the pianist. Me too. The pianist is on a second track in this BFT. 12.’Round Midnight (Thelonious Monk, Cootie Williams & Bernie Hanighen) – piano. Round Midnight is one of my favourite songs, although in this case I do not like all parts, a bit too busy for me at some point. I haven’t been able to find this artist.The pianist is playing tonight in NYC. I will be there. Hint. 13. Probably a show tune, haven’t been able to find the song in the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers movies. I can see them dancing though; very merry playing, a bit brisky even, I like it.The hint is in the photo. The title right in front of everyone. Pianist is more known from anther instrument. 14. Willow weep for me (Ann Ronell) – trumpet, piano, hornplayers and a rhythm section, maybe a big band? Lovely trumpet solo, very nice arrangement. Maybe the Thad Jones and Mel Lewis jazz orchestra?No not Thad Jones. I couldn't believe no one knows who this is. A major trumpet player in jazz. 15. Someone to watch over me (George and Ira Gershwin) – lovely piano playing. I’ve sung this one myself. Maybe Danny Wright – Black & White vol 7 1998 ? Well, beautiful piece yes.I am surprised that one particular member, who commented early in the month didn't know who this is. He will be shocked he didn't get it. (Dan) 16. solved this one earlier: Sonnymoon for 2 (Sonny Rollins) – album: WOODY SHAW & EDELHAGEN ALL STARS - WDR Studio 1, Cologne, May 7, 1965 Woody Shaw – trumpet, Derek Humble –altsax, Karl Drewo – tenorsax, Bora Rokovic – piano, Joe Sydow – bass and Stuff Combe – drums The second tenor is Wilton Gaynair, not listed for this track. Fun song. I like how it is build up.you were correct. Gaynair is sitting out on this track. 17. Pianist, boogie woogie. Because of the cover I would say Ray Charles, but I haven’t been able to find this recording. It is Ray Charles. From a recording of studio out takes. Thanks again, kind regards, page. Edited February 27, 2014 by Hardbopjazz Quote
Spontooneous Posted February 27, 2014 Report Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) One more bite -- 13 – "Three Little Words," in a recording from maybe 1951-55. Not Teddy, but somebody who paid attention. Mel Powell? 14 – "Willow," with maybe Clark Terry on flugel, or so I thought at first, but after a while it's clear it isn't him. I like the gentle transition from duet to full band with strings. After about 32 bars, however, it's less interesting. The soloist's second bridge is pretty good, though. Soloist might be Faddis, or Till Bronner, or I'm stabbing in the dark. The Metropole Orchestra? 15 – "Someone to Watch Over Me," lots of notes in those chords but not one too many. 16 – "Sonnymoon for Two." The alto's first chorus has a delightful Benny Carter lick, but the second sounds like Art Pepper or Frank Morgan or maybe even Bud Shank. No guess on first tenor (may be too much filler in that short solo). Trumpeter has some Woody Shaw in him, could it be? Second tenor is much better than first, and here I go saying Jimmy Heath again. Nice percussive bebop piano, whoever it is. Alto and trumpet are very enjoyable again in the fours. Drumming is in a West Coast '50s groove, but this is maybe the '80s. 17 – Lead me, daddy, straight to the bar! Some good creative things going on in that right hand, while the left isn't too heavy. Thank you, Tom! Especially for the unreleased nuggets. The reveal is going to be very interesting. Edited February 27, 2014 by Spontooneous Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Posted February 27, 2014 One more bite -- 13 – "Three Little Words," in a recording from maybe 1951-55. Not Teddy, but somebody who paid attention. Mel Powell? No, not Mel Powell. 14 – "Willow," with maybe Clark Terry on flugel, or so I thought at first, but after a while it's clear it isn't him. I like the gentle transition from duet to full band with strings. After about 32 bars, however, it's less interesting. The soloist's second bridge is pretty good, though. Soloist might be Faddis, or Till Bronner, or I'm stabbing in the dark. The Metropole Orchestra? No, not Clark Terry. 15 – "Someone to Watch Over Me," lots of notes in those chords but not one too many. Someone shuld have gotten this one. 16 – "Sonnymoon for Two." The alto's first chorus has a delightful Benny Carter lick, but the second sounds like Art Pepper or Frank Morgan or maybe even Bud Shank. No guess on first tenor (may be too much filler in that short solo). Trumpeter has some Woody Shaw in him, could it be? Second tenor is much better than first, and here I go saying Jimmy Heath again. Nice percussive bebop piano, whoever it is. Alto and trumpet are very enjoyable again in the fours. Drumming is in a West Coast '50s groove, but this is maybe the '80s. Page got this one. It is Woody Shaw. 17 – Lead me, daddy, straight to the bar! Some good creative things going on in that right hand, while the left isn't too heavy Page guessed this one today. Ray Charles. Thank you, Tom! Especially for the unreleased nuggets. The reveal is going to be very interesting. Quote
Dan Gould Posted February 27, 2014 Report Posted February 27, 2014 That's it I am diving back in to #15 until I get it or you post the reveal, whichever comes first. Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Posted February 27, 2014 #11 is a based off of a Mulgrew Miller arrangement of "What the World Needs Now." He recorded it the 80s with Joe Henderson. This was a tribute to Mulgrew. Sounds so much like his recording. Quote
page Posted February 27, 2014 Report Posted February 27, 2014 Since I said it was my final take, I thought maybe someone else would follow your hints, but okay, a litte try re 9: Maybe Bud Powell? re: 12: Need time to look into that, can't find it that fast. Have fun at the concert! Quote
Dan Gould Posted February 28, 2014 Report Posted February 28, 2014 I see the reveal is posted but I want to register my guess on #15. There are very few artists I should be expected to identify and really when it comes down to it, it's Gene Harris, and then maybe a few others. So if Tom expected me to get that one, I gotta go with Gene Harris. No, I'm going to say "Gene Harris on a not very good day", the reason being that even at his most rhapsodic, Gene still brings more of the blues to the table than he does here. Quote
tkeith Posted March 3, 2014 Report Posted March 3, 2014 Busy month, but I suck. Sorry. I laid one set of ears on it, but not while I could make notes. A couple of things I recognized, but as I said, didn't write it down. Decided to go ahead and do it late, but as you can see, I'm not there yet and we're midway through week 1. I'm crying uncle. I will say that I enjoyed what I heard, but can only offer a mea culpa because I suck so bad. Quote
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