Wonderful. As an amateur trombonist I can testify that it is in fact impossible to sound like Sam Nanton. Or rather, it's done by a combination of growl technique and plunger work that is virtually impossible to imitate by mere mortals.
And not to be a snob, but I prefer the the 1932 original. It has such an appealing simplicity about it and Ivie Anderson was by far the best vocalist Ellington ever had.
Wonderful. As an amateur trombonist I can testify that it is in fact impossible to sound like Sam Nanton. Or rather, it's done by a combination of growl technique and plunger work that is virtually impossible to imitate by mere mortals.
ReplyDeleteAnd not to be a snob, but I prefer the the 1932 original. It has such an appealing simplicity about it and Ivie Anderson was by far the best vocalist Ellington ever had.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW6A6u0EgLc
Just a terrific piece of music. And thanks for the earlier recording.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is fabulous! Classic, classic jazz.
ReplyDeleteWow, I almost forgot how fabulous talented musicians were. Thanks for a refreshing trip.
ReplyDeleteLinda