Jazz, ideas and inspiration
Here are a handful of videos
I've found some interesting illustrations and inspirations freely available on the www.
Donna Lee - Cimbasso feature
WDR Orchestra featuring a solo performance by Mattis Cederberg on Cimbasso.
WDR = Westdeutscher Rundfunk = West German Broadcasting
Cimbasso = what is it?
The bebop tune "Donna Lee" was originally recorded by the Charlie Parker Quintet on May 8, 1947 in New York City.
nb highligted texts are links to more information (usually c/o Wikipedia)
WDR = Westdeutscher Rundfunk = West German Broadcasting
Cimbasso = what is it?
The bebop tune "Donna Lee" was originally recorded by the Charlie Parker Quintet on May 8, 1947 in New York City.
nb highligted texts are links to more information (usually c/o Wikipedia)
Duke Ellington and his orchestra.
Duke Ellington's band was made up of individuals who stayed with him and he wrote for them as individuals.
On his album "Such Sweet Thunder" he composed a suite in which each piece featured one of his players.
In this clip Duke Ellington introduces his trumpet section which is led by the famous "Cat Anderson"
Trumpets: Shorty Baker, Ray Nance, Clarke Terry (again) and Cat Anderson.
It's interesting to note their postures - they look so relaxed and indeed I'm sure they couldn't play that fluently and freely if they weren't at ease.
On his album "Such Sweet Thunder" he composed a suite in which each piece featured one of his players.
In this clip Duke Ellington introduces his trumpet section which is led by the famous "Cat Anderson"
Trumpets: Shorty Baker, Ray Nance, Clarke Terry (again) and Cat Anderson.
It's interesting to note their postures - they look so relaxed and indeed I'm sure they couldn't play that fluently and freely if they weren't at ease.
Clark Terry (flugal horn) and Bob Brookmeyer (valve trombone)
Straight No Chaser w Laurie Holloway (pno) Rick Laird (bass) Allan Ganley (drums)