Monthly Archives: February 2014

R.I.P. ALICE BABS (1924-2014)

Posted on February 12, 2014 by

If you love a crystal clear jazz soprano, go and buy some of her records. R.I.P. Alice Babs, lovely Swedish swing angel. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOnI0rY5aWs&w=420&h=345]

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THE DUKE, PLAYING MUSIC STAND FOR “THE RABBIT” – Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges – “ISFAHAN” from “FAR EAST SUITE”, 1966

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

Duke Ellington was an impatient man, because he wanted to hear instantly what he wrote for his orchestra. And he was – like yours truly – one of those “last-minute-types” when it came to composing/ arranging music. Maybe he needed … Continue reading →

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