Looking for some LONG competition songs.

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Jose Tello
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#16 Post by Jose Tello » Wed May 02, 2012 6:56 pm

lipi wrote: Do you mean the 1954 recording (from "The Last Recordings") that lasts about 6 minutes and is around 185 bpm? It has a bass solo and a set of drum breaks, so some couples are going to be screwed. (It's a great recording, though. I'd totally play it at a dance.)
Yes, it's the '54 recording which is roughly 6 minutes long. The exact album I have it from is titled "100 Jazz Classics". I wasn't aware there was a shorter version though.

Now that I've re-listened to it, you're right. You might get an odd look or two during the drum breaks... I'll see if I find anything else...

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#17 Post by Jose Tello » Wed May 23, 2012 5:20 pm

A good one is "Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives To Me" by Sidney Bechet off the album "The Fabulous Sidney Bechet".

It's nearly 6 minutes long and maintains a solid, upbeat tempo throughout.

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