I hope this news is true for everyone.
Source material, part one:
Part two:
Who knew that finance, 1933-style, could be such fun in this century? It is, when Marty Grosz, guitar and vocal, is setting policy and interest rates.
First, at the Mermaid Inn, Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, with Ed Wise, string bass; Danny Tobias, cornet; Dan Block, clarinet, on May 17, 2013. Don’t let the apocalyptic color hues scare you: it’s dark in there:
Those three videos have been accessible on YouTube. But here’s one you ain’t tuned in yet . . . Marty, with Hal Smith, drums; Jon Burr, string bass; Ehud Asherie, piano; Bill Allred, trombone; Scott Robinson, taragoto, Dan Levinson, tenor saxophone; Jon-Erik Kellso, trumpet: performed on September 17, 2016, at the Cleveland Classic Jazz Party:
Let’s hope that everyone has good reason to sing along. And Marty will celebrate his 90th birthday next year. Talk about wonderful returns on investment.
May your happiness increase!
Dear Michael,
I love this post! Marty Grosz is a treasure and I’m certain all of the other musicians have great respect for him. He frequently displays his innate sense of humor which is an often overlooked characteristic of Jazz playing. In short, he conveys much happiness! I must also marvel at the all star lineup in the second clip. Just look at the joyful facial expressions of all of the fellows throughout especially after Dan Levinson quotes a phrase from Bud Freeman’s classic song “The Eel”. Also, where else can you find a hot taragoto solo? Lastly, what swinging out choruses driven by a hot rhythm section inspired by drummer Hal Smith, Man O’ Man, Swing You Cats!