Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 12:08 am
I have decided that "Honeysuckle Rose" by Count Basie (1937 Decca), is the most perfect swing track*.
*opinion is subject to change
*opinion is subject to change
agree. I keep thinking I'll get tired of it, and then I don't.trev wrote:I have decided that "Honeysuckle Rose" by Count Basie (1937 Decca), is the most perfect swing track*.
*opinion is subject to change
Which CD is that on trev?trev wrote:I have decided that "Honeysuckle Rose" by Count Basie (1937 Decca), is the most perfect swing track*
I have it on the cleverly-titled "Complete Decca Recordings":Haydn wrote:Which CD is that on trev?trev wrote:I have decided that "Honeysuckle Rose" by Count Basie (1937 Decca), is the most perfect swing track*
Thanks lipilipi wrote:I have it on the cleverly-titled "Complete Decca Recordings":Haydn wrote:Which CD is that on trev?trev wrote:I have decided that "Honeysuckle Rose" by Count Basie (1937 Decca), is the most perfect swing track*
http://www.amazon.com/The-Complete-Decc ... B000003N3G
(That's an excellent set, and you should get it if you don't already have it!)
(Yes, I'm aware I'm not trev.) )
Haydn wrote:Thanks lipilipi wrote:I have it on the cleverly-titled "Complete Decca Recordings":Haydn wrote: Which CD is that on trev?
http://www.amazon.com/The-Complete-Decc ... B000003N3G
(That's an excellent set, and you should get it if you don't already have it!)
(Yes, I'm aware I'm not trev.) )
The way the human mind works (or my mind anyway) ... despite reading this a few times, I was SURE Trev said "Honeysuckle Rose by Fats Waller" and I was trying to find Waller's 1937 Decca recording and wondering why I hadn't got it. But yes I have the Basie one too. Just listened now - I like it, it buzzes with energy. Although I think I prefer slower versions of that song (like the Waller 1934 one on this CD). To me, slower tempos suit the phrasing of the melody a bit better. Just listening to a few in my library, there are a lot of super versions of this song
OMG. Come here and let me kiss your grumpy face. That's the BEST modern version! TA for the tip!Mr Awesomer wrote:Mora's Modern Rhythmists recording of the song is basically the Basie arrangement. A touch faster. A bit lighter in flavor. It's probably my favorite modern recording of the tune.
Mr Awesomer wrote:Mora's 2000 cover of said version.
Mr Awesomer wrote:It's a small little detail that I wish Mora's drummer had included when that band covered this version.
Enough. I can't stand it.Mr Awesomer wrote:Mora's Modern Rhythmists recording of the song is basically the Basie arrangement. A touch faster. A bit lighter in flavor. It's probably my favorite modern recording of the tune.
This is the record to get for Willie Bryant (vinyl only, unfortunately):trev wrote:Yeah it's pretty much only available on those Classics, which are not known for quality of sound. I was pining on twitter for a Willie Bryant remaster project, but he recorded so little, that it's most likely to be part of a retrospective of one of his musicians (if such a fantasy project were to actually happen).Haydn wrote:Bryant's music is great - it's the sound quality that lets it down for me.trev wrote:Relistened to Willie Bryant. I don't know why I don't play more of his stuff. 'Long About Midnight for example, is a great little track, and 210bpm is not that scary.