Do You Enjoy/Remember Tenor Sax Battles?
Jul 2, 2021 07:07:57 #
Thelonious Monk composed the jazz classic, "Straight No Chaser", which has been recorded by many jazz musicians. Many years ago, I had the privilege of attending jazz concerts in the NYC area. Several were Norman Granz presents JATP (Jazz at the Philharmonic). One of the highlights were Tenor Sax battles.
Here's one of the more recent battles at Carnegie Hall, with Joshua Redman and James Carter on tenor saxes. The big band (I think 20 pieces) really swings.
https://youtu.be/n-00h49-YDE
Enjoy,
Mark
Here's one of the more recent battles at Carnegie Hall, with Joshua Redman and James Carter on tenor saxes. The big band (I think 20 pieces) really swings.
https://youtu.be/n-00h49-YDE
Enjoy,
Mark
Jul 2, 2021 07:42:07 #
Jul 2, 2021 07:45:11 #
Jul 2, 2021 07:51:40 #
Wow, that was fabulous. The wrap up at the end was classic sax battle. Thanks for sharing it, Mark.
Jul 2, 2021 08:03:26 #
joehel2 wrote:
Wow, that was fabulous. The wrap up at the end was classic sax battle. Thanks for sharing it, Mark.
I wish I knew a million Joehel2's !!!
Thanks,
Mark
Jul 2, 2021 08:30:25 #
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Jul 2, 2021 09:40:59 #
markngolf wrote:
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!
Mark
Mark
My dad and three brothers all played tenor saxophone. My dad was at the professional level with his own band and dance/pool hall back in the 1940’s. This evoked great memories. There were many solos in our dining room.
Have you watched the Bosch series? The character is a jazz (vinyl) aficionado.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ih4lEvEcHiFQsHYAxVhld
Jul 3, 2021 09:13:23 #
Awesome...thanks for posting
I am trying to play the sax myself (Alto) and at 63 years old and no real musical abilities I am finding if very difficult. But love the sound of the Sax and will keep trying.
I am trying to play the sax myself (Alto) and at 63 years old and no real musical abilities I am finding if very difficult. But love the sound of the Sax and will keep trying.
Jul 3, 2021 09:16:46 #
Kleinlib wrote:
Awesome...thanks for posting
I am trying to play the sax myself (Alto) and at 63 years old and no real musical abilities I am finding if very difficult. But love the sound of the Sax and will keep trying.
I am trying to play the sax myself (Alto) and at 63 years old and no real musical abilities I am finding if very difficult. But love the sound of the Sax and will keep trying.
Good for you. It's about practice, practice, practice!!! Glad you enjoyed the "battle"!
Mark
Jul 3, 2021 09:35:33 #
Wow!! How can you pick one over the other - They are both over the top. Many thanks for posting.
georad
georad
Jul 3, 2021 09:40:41 #
georad wrote:
Wow!! How can you pick one over the other - They are both over the top. Many thanks for posting.
georad
georad
Don't even try!! Back in the days of JATP the battle was between Eddie "Lockjaw" Harris and Flip Phillips. Incredible stuff!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the note.
Mark
Jul 3, 2021 12:07:55 #
Jul 3, 2021 15:16:53 #
Tom70
Loc: NY
great, love the sax, can listen to the blues on the sax for hours, trouble with concert is I can't deceide which one I like the best, different styles so it's a draw
Jul 3, 2021 15:29:09 #
Tom70 wrote:
great, love the sax, can listen to the blues on the sax for hours, trouble with concert is I can't deceide which one I like the best, different styles so it's a draw
There are no winners & losers!! The audiences win!!😃
Mark
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