Marv Albert was my main man back in the Knicks championship days. "Yesssssss and it counts." Music to my ears.
Marv Albert was my main man back in the Knicks championship days. "Yesssssss and it counts." Music to my ears.
Hey, SL. I am posting this so you can tell the difference between Tito Puente, Marv Albert and Herb Alpert. Pick Tito and you may get a prize.
Great music and great dancers, too. A lesson with entertainment.
Tito Puente
Ran Kan Kan (8/3/20 link repaired)
https://youtu.be/2P8ptiq_GkQ
12/ 22/12 I assume Milly Puente is Tito's daughter. She has taken well to her father's instrument, the timbale (and plays conga, too). If you have read any of my comments re latin music you know I consider it some of the most exciting music there is. This is another example of that belief. If you like latin percussion don't miss this.
Milly Puente
Descarga
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=wQU3O4kYUaE
Last edited by Atypical; 08-03-2020 at 02:33 PM.
Jared Bernstein's economics blog posts links to music he likes on Fridays. Today, he gave his assistant a chance to post. It was, surprisingly, old school stuff even though she's younger. Good music knows no boundaries, I guess.
I found some music around her link by the great soul singer Teddy Pendergrass, who died a year or two ago. He was in Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes and had a solo career, too.
This live performance is, in a way, sad, because he was semi-paralyzed due to an automobile accident and performed from a wheelchair. But it is a fun performance, too.
When Somebody Loves You Back (7/16/21 link repaired)
https://youtu.be/w5z0YLZVxhs
And a sample of his great sound earlier in his career.
Teddy Pendergrass - Love TKO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQh-_...yer_detailpage
12/15/15
There are some more exciting bands that are timeless; whenever you hear them you smile.
This is one of the best.
E.L.O
Evil Woman (impossible!) (7/12/16 link repaired)
https://youtu.be/J8sr74iCjyA
All Over The World (is this a familiar venue to anyone @ 1:46)?
https://youtu.be/wh3i3vWgPyk
Sweet Talkin' Woman (does such a woman exist? )
https://youtu.be/7v2r_VnmL6AOne
1/22/16
One Summer Dream
https://youtu.be/OaeEwcpz3KQ
Turn To Stone
https://youtu.be/e7L24-yz5AU
Showdown (9/7/16 link repaired)
https://youtu.be/t08RN2yPJik
2/4/16
One of the most romantic, gloriously smooth and funky pop group ever...and now, another loss, Maurice White.
Earth, Wind & Fire
After The Love Has Gone
https://youtu.be/yG4ktUqqPHE
8/4/16
Another song from the past that...well, can really bring back memories.
Junior Walker & The All-Stars
What Does It Take To Win Your Love
https://youtu.be/Fmvv3zJwu2s
12/11/16
A beautiful oldie...and superbly produced arrangement.
David Ruffin
Walk Away From Love
https://youtu.be/QmneugiD7Ig
6/27/17
Another group that deserves a reminiscence. This was their biggest hit, and, unsurprisingly, they are still around. Great song done exquisitely by lead singer, Larry Braggs.
Tower Of Power
So Very Hard To Go
https://youtu.be/bA0pwHltwCM
Last edited by Atypical; 07-16-2021 at 07:54 PM.
Many don’t care for Jazz. One reason may be that it is more textured, less simple than some other types of music, and, so, should be closely listened to to get the full message. Many arrangements have interesting takes on original melodies that enhance the overall tune. That’s what jazz is; an embellishment, a reworking (like adding more garlic to a recipe than it calls for).
8/25/16 I came across this recently and it summarizes well my comment above.
"I love jazz because it mixes intellect and emotion in a very spontaneous way. I was first exposed to jazz by “liberating” a Coltrane and a Pharoah Sanders record from a friend in NYC and listening to them over and over until I “got it.” My advice to new listeners is you have to take the time to listen to some jazz tunes a number of times until it starts to make sense."
The Modern Jazz Quartet have always been elegant, restrained purveyors of jazz. Very easy to like.
Bag's Groove (7/23/16 replaced prior deleted version again!)
https://youtu.be/s8sBHp4o-FI
Here is the vibe player of MJQ solo, Milt Jackson. This club looks so warm and intimate I want to live there.
'Round Midnight (7/16/21 link repaired)
https://youtu.be/_rMEThAaAfw
11/28/15 The original post here, Slippery, was deleted by the distributor, so here is a tasty replacement, a swingin' little bluesy thing by Monty Alexander that sounds a bit like Gene Harris' style. You'll like it.
https://youtu.be/T7q-0ibQB6g
12/29/19
Pay no attention to that guy's comment above. I found it - it's back - but not the original live performance unfortunately.
Milt Jackson and a steller cast of jazz musicians
Slippery
https://youtu.be/aIfAMhzV_BY
I have always liked a strong jazz group playing with an orchestra that swings. The interplay can be exciting. This is a magnificent example.
McCoy Tyner - A giant of jazz piano, Billy Cobham on drums, Hubert Laws on flute and Ron Carter on bass are amazing. Some of the photos are beautiful.
Fly With The Wind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=NXVnXVuj4Ps
Here is another aristocrat of piano jazz. This song is always associated with him. A melody repeated and refined as it is played. (ends at 8:45 and closing tune til 10:56)
Ahmad Jamal
Poinciana
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFk9t...etailpage10/14
11/29/12
Decided to post his original recording of Poinciana for comparison. It's elegant and does not suffer by comparison to the one just above.
(7/16/21 link repaired)
https://youtu.be/Z0e2G32f3IU
1/8/14
One of my favorite sounds is the one a steel drum makes. Here is Ahmad Jamal, in concert in Poland, playing Poinciana with a steel drum musician in his group. Apparently, from his facial expressions, Jamal enjoys the total effect. Because I found it unique, and, as I have said, this tune is an AJ classic, I decided to share it with you. Because... you're special.
Poinciana (in Poland)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=MHpaSAXANqU
11/7/16
Poinciana is another song that I find so great that I enjoy hearing any take on it especially by Jamal who popularized it. Here is a live performance that is fun and very satisfying. I present it so that you can have a choice of a truly remarkable musician and his classic signature.
Poinciana
https://youtu.be/cytUz9KkK9M
Another great tune with a stellar arrangement by Jamal.
Ahmad Jamal
But Not For Me (9/13/14 link repaired)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=d7Sktqhz6GI
Last edited by Atypical; 08-10-2023 at 12:36 AM.
Romantic Sax. No words are needed.
Never heard this woman before. Listen all the way through. Amazing talent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTFQU...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40aPH...eature=related
Kenny G.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCfPL...feature=fvwrel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ltcae...eature=related
Kenny G. Michael Bolton Duet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AwUp...eature=related
Last edited by SiriMonkey; 09-20-2011 at 11:13 PM.
We arrived at the club early and got the front row. Charles Earland, the great jazz organist, was the headliner. The music started and the woman next to us, alone, was smiling and exchanging looks with Earland, playing just in front of her. After the set, he sat down with her; his wife.
He died less than a year later.
Charles Earland with a SW oldie but very goodie.
I Was Made To Love Her
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhpAh...yer_detailpage
11/19/12
More Today Than Yesterday (3/7/20 link repaired)
https://youtu.be/AqJ14NQeo4I
Charles Earland's Jazz organ summit w/ Jimmy McGriff - Groovin Blues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ4q2...yer_detailpage
And more Jimmy McGriff.
Everyday I Have The Blues - Jimmy McGriff & Hank Crawford Quartet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THK5F...yer_detailpage
10/30/14
This starts as a pleasant version of a popular song - but does not end that way - which is why it's here.
Atsuko Hasimoto
Sunny
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTw2Te03cvU
Can't forget Joey DeFrancesco
Jazz-Blues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaZbe...yer_detailpage
And, finally, Jimmy Smith, who can claim this as a classic.
Walk On The Wild Side
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oi-j...yer_detailpage
11/18/13
This is special. The fantastic German talent, Barbara Dennerlein, teamed with our wonderful homegrown Rhoda Scott, playing 'Nova', composed by Ms. Scott. It really swings, and is great fun to watch as well as hear. Fasten seat belts...here it comes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=RD...&v=Ra4kYAYCdeI
Since familiarizing myself with her exquisite musicianship, I have become a fan. This is another example of her amazing artistry.
Barbara Dennerlein
Jimmy's Walk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=LYP7Mxss3_U
11/19/13 More special than I knew when I posted them; truly stunning, and for me, addictive.
9/24/14
Here is a beautiful, haunting and distinctively powerful tune with Ms. Dennerlein's playing embedded within a strong guitar intro, a subtle sax, and drums. Her contribution increases in the middle and weaves a plaintive and poignant sound.
Her father is an artist and the title is his favorite color.
Purple
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=RVtFpAJVzZw
2/23/17 (original post deleted by YT)
3/8/20
Barbara Dennerlein
Tamburo
https://youtu.be/KSYk7dxvAiQ
3/8/20
A swingin' yet pretty selection
Barbara Dennerlein
Hot Stuff
https://youtu.be/uThn3D6ILzM
5/27/17
The Doctor of funky jazz organ is in the house.
Dr. Lonnie "Liston" Smith
Psychedelic Pi
https://youtu.be/ZFTBPuuc8PU
Last edited by Atypical; 03-08-2020 at 12:10 AM.
I would be remiss if I didn’t provide an example of the great (and eccentric) Miles Davis on this trip through a small part of the jazz world.
I was not familiar with this tune and listened to it many times before deciding to post it. I liked it more each time I listened. There is lots of funk, complexity, and energy, provided by top musicians, led by Davis.
1/11/16
My original post of this tune in 2011 was deleted by the vendor. It was kick-ass. I found a replacement. It's great, too.
12/17/19 The original is back.
Hannibal
https://youtu.be/Ek7Bunt6GP4
Miles Davis made an album many years ago called, Kind Of Blue. It is the best-selling jazz album of all time selling more than 5 million copies. Much of it is introspective and mellow.
Here is a taste.
Blue In Green
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=GnDwgRgpYcE
Last edited by Atypical; 03-08-2020 at 12:15 AM.
I think Donny Hathaway was an incredible talent. He lived a tortured life and flamed out too early like many others. He is one of the best of his period, or any other.
This is a great tune co-written by Donny Hathaway. His version is live and has energy from the audience. The second version is by George Benson, a more mellow one but very good.
You decide.
The Ghetto (DH) (link repaired 3/10/15 - again)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMtUP_U-nGc
The Ghetto (GB)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=kcgRgIxdiuo
Donny Hathaway's arrangements and voice were magic. Try this, too.
What's Goin' On
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct0VX...yer_detailpage
And, of course, his commercial hit with the wonderful Roberta Flack.
Where Is The Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcHPN...yer_detailpage
Crap! Don't miss this.
Voices Inside (Everything Is Everything) (12/4/13 repaired link)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=lSdglxtW8Lg
Double crap! Don't miss this either. It cooks, it rocks, it's in the groove, it does everything.
Hey Girl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxZIN...yer_detailpage
11/25/13
There are a few especially gut-grabbing songs in this thread. Sometimes I leave an Rx when I post them about a dark room as a semi-humorous aside.
We all have times when we get inside ourselves to think. Here is another tune that, depending on your reasons, can help or hurt.
The great Donny Hathaway
I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=Dko6eQl4w2s
Last edited by Atypical; 04-12-2017 at 07:01 PM.
You mentioned Robert Flack.
The Closer I Get To You.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylInS...eature=related
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JWAmF-Z4r4
Feel Like Making Love.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWzaE...eature=related
My vote is for George Benson mellow.
Last edited by SiriMonkey; 09-28-2011 at 10:21 PM.