Introduction:
Larry Coryell, often referred to as the “Godfather of Fusion,” was a pioneering guitarist whose innovative blend of jazz, rock, and blues revolutionized the jazz world in the 1960s and 1970s. His virtuosic playing and fearless exploration of new musical territories helped define the fusion jazz genre and inspired generations of musicians. In this blog post, we will delve into the…
As I was writing my a.m. post (a bit of a rant, I must say) I was humming a song by The Supremes — “My World Is Empty Without You”. I have no idea how I got from the Supremes to the Righteous Brothers in the course of a single hour, but somehow I did. That’s what falling into a rabbit hole will do to you! Anyway, I’ve only played this once before way back in 2020, so it’s fair game for a redux…
Jammin' the Blues is a 1944 American short film made by Gjon Mili and Norman Granz in which a number of prominent jazz musicians re-create the jam-session atmosphere of nightclubs and after-hours spots. It features Lester Young, Red Callender, Harry Edison, Marlowe Morris, Sid Catlett, Barney Kessel, Jo Jones, John Simmons, Illinois Jacquet, Marie Bryant and Archie Savage. (part 2)
John Abercrombie: Exploring Sonic Landscapes Through Jazz Guitar
Introduction:
John Abercrombie was a legendary jazz guitarist whose inventive style, varied approach, and multi-decade career made a lasting impression on the music. Abercrombie was born on December 16, 1944, seventy-nine years ago today in Port Chester, New York. His path in the jazz world is characterized by a genuine devotion to the art form, a persistent study of sonic landscapes, and a…
A song written by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett. Recorded on March 28, 1962 at Radio Recorders, Hollywood and released on November 12, 1962. It is featured in the movie "Girls! Girls! Girls!", released in the same year.
Watch the scene where he performs the song featuring two adorable child actors, Ginny and Elizabeth Tiu playing the sisters Mai and Tai Ling (the difference in the official recording for this song and the movie version is right here):
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Musicians on this track – Guitar: Scotty Moore, Tiny Timbrell, Barney Kessel. Bass: Ray Siegel. Drums: D.J. Fontana, Hal Blaine, Bernie Mattinson. Piano: Dudley Brooks. Saxophone & Clarinet: Boots Randolph. Organ: Harold Brown. Vocals: The Jordanaires.
Sonny & Cher - I Got You Babe (1965)
Sonny Bono
from:
"I've Got You Babe" / "It's Gonna Rain" (Single)
"Look at Us" (LP)
Pop | Baroque Pop
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Personnel:
Sonny and Cher: Vocals
Studio Musicians: The Wrecking Crew
Steve Mann: Guitar
Don Peake: Guitar
Barney Kessel: Guitar
Irv Coleman: Guitar
Warren Webb: Oboe
Morris Crawford: Bassoon
Don Randi: Keyboards
Michel Rubini: Harpsichord
Julius Wechter: Bells
Lyle Ritz: Bass
Frank Capp: Drums
Hal Blaine: Drums (Overdubs)
Arrangement by Harold Battiste
Produced by Sonny Bono
Recorded:
@ The Gold Star Studios
in Hollywood, California USA
on June 7, 1965
“Recorded in 1956, Sweets is one of the quintessential Edison albums showcasing the former Count Basie bandmember at the height of his abilities with a stellar ensemble of other Basie-ites, including tenor saxophonist Ben Webster, guitarist Barney Kessel, pianist Jimmy Rowles, bassist Joe Mondragon, and drummer Alvin Stoller.”- Matt Collar/AllMusic.