I could write at length about the time when jazz and popular music embraced worldwide, but rather than lament that era’s diminution, I will say only that it was a privilege to witness these four performances: masterful artists at play.
The first two songs were performed by Freddy Cole, piano and vocal; Randy Napoleon, guitar; Frank Tate, string bass, and the latter two Had Freddy and Randy joined by Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Paul Keller, string bass; Eddie Metz, drums.
Melody plus swinging improvisation plus sentiment plus joy.
AMONG MY SOUVENIRS:
SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY:
IT’S ONLY A PAPER MOON:
ROUTE 66:
Sweetly and memorably grooving. Thank you, Freddy, Randy, Frank, Bucky, Paul, Eddie.
May your happiness increase!
JAZZ LIVES 