No tricks, no gimmicks, no special band shirts — just deeply felt hot music performed by four masters at the 2014 San Diego Jazz Fest (the 35th) on November 28, 2014. That’s Ray Skjelbred, piano; Marc Caparone, cornet; Beau Sample, string bass; Hal Smith, drums. Chicago style, if you like.
A rollicking OH, BABY — the exuberant late-Twenties song favored by Condon and others, with the innocent / naughty line, “Wouldn’t it be H – – – if you weren’t there?”:
And then Walter Donaldson’s classic YOU’RE DRIVING ME CRAZY, at a leisurely Jess Stacy tempo, with a wondrous Skjelbred interlude in the middle and Marc reaching for his plunger mute — exceedingly hot:
More to come. For now, admire, enjoy.
May your happiness increase!
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It’s too bad that everyone didn’t find these two clips under the tree this Christmas. What a treat! Ray has Stacy down cold and Marc is, well, just playing like one of the best there is on cornet.
More presents await those who have been good . . . and everyone else.
Enjoy I did!! Seeing and hearing these fellas play together is such a joy for me..and I imagine it is the same for everyone listening. Great musicians~
Thank you NM.
The Zman digs it as he does most of your tapings,Michael.
Happy to have the Zman on my team!