Are There Any Jazz Lovers Out There?

[Elvis]

Although this song pre-dates the war, it was still quite popular during that time...especially when played by The King of Swing himself, Benny Goodman.....




(I'll give you both versions, then you can decide which one you like)

 

[Elvis]

Now here's an interesting one.
As most of us here know, during the war, there were a couple of clubs that the GI's could go to and have a good time before they shipped out.
They were known as "Canteens". There was one in NY and one in California (there may have been more, but those were the most famous ones).
During the war, a movie was made of the Hollywood Canteen, called Stage Door Canteen.
Famous entertainers of the time would come out and serve the GI's.
...and, of course, they entertained as well.
This segment features the Goodman Orchestra with a young girl singer named Patti Page. I believe this was her first hit song. She was 16 years old......

 

[Elvis]

Finally, Goodman leads off here with a little, Let's Dance, then follows up with the classic Don't be that way.
This performance recorded October 7, 1985 at the NY Marriott Marquis.
More to come, but its late and I have to get to bed.
Enjoy! =)

 

[MiTasol]

Why that was none other than the infamous Sax Squatch!!!!

Ripper

 

[MiTasol]

One thing about jazz is it has so many variations and I like most of them

Here is an artist I like, unfortunately he died just as he was becoming well known.

Some call his music Jazz, others call it new age. I call it relaxing

 

[Elvis]

MiTasol,

That was nice. Thanks for posting it.
Reminds me of the "Lifescape" tapes I used to buy at the local Target back in the 90's.
What did you mean by "Ripper"?

 

[MiTasol]

MiTasol,

That was nice. Thanks for posting it.
Reminds me of the "Lifescape" tapes I used to buy at the local Target back in the 90's.
What did you mean by "Ripper"?

In Australia ripper (and/or ripper Boris) is a common way of saying something is excellent

 

[Elvis]

Ok, I didn't know that.
Thank you MiTasol.

...more Goodman. This is from a 1950 tv broadcast...

 

[Elvis]

...and now, onto The Count...Mr. Basie and his orchestra.
This footage is snipped from the 1943 film Reveille with Beverly.
The girl playing the DJ is none other than the lovely Ann Miller! ( )

 

[Elvis]

One of Count Basie's biggest hits was Jumpin' at the Woodside...

 

[Elvis]

...and finally, Count Basie and his Orchestra make an appearance in the Western classic Blazing Saddles.
The man riding the horse is the late great Cleavon Little.
The song you're hearing is April in Paris....



...and in case you're interested, here's the song in its entirety...

 

[MiTasol]

...and finally, Count Basie and his Orchestra make an appearance in the Western classic Blazing Saddles.
The man riding the horse is the late great Cleavon Little.
The song you're hearing is April in Paris....



...and in case you're interested, here's the song in its entirety...

Ahh yes, one of my all time favourite movies - my favourite scene is the toll gate. Only Mel Brooks could be that ????????

 

[Elvis]

HEY HEY! ITS SIDNEY BECHET!!!

 

[Zippythehog]

 

[Elvis]

That clarinet player has a lot of Pete Fountain and Acker Bilk in him.....and a little bit of Benny Goodman. =)

 

[GreenKnight121]

Probably my favorite was my home-town sax-man... Joe McQueen.

Ogden jazz legend Joe McQueen dies at the age of 100

Here's a bit about him about 2 weeks before turning 100:
This Is Utah | Jazz Legend Joe McQueen | Season 1 | Episode 1

And another from 2 weeks after his death:
Celebrating Joe McQueen

And a short video of him playing:
https://hum.slcpl.org/artists/joe-mcqueen-quartet

 

[Elvis]

Greeen knight, you mean this guy?

 

[Elvis]

 

[Elvis]

Probably one of the prettiest songs ever recorded.....

 

[Elvis]

Lee Konitz 1927-2020