Bart – Verneri Pohjola – “For Three” – Bart decides on a “long” song which is entirely ok. In fact this never labors under its length and it doesn’t feel long at all. A Finnish trumpeter who has an incredible tone and technique. Bart has played Verneri before and I liked both pieces, this one has some intense soloing and then some thick, Royal sounding parts that remind me of some of Sketches of Spain. Not a bad thing at all.
Nawi – Deap Lips – “Wandering Witches” – Nawi is eagerly not certain of this one, but it is a collaboration between the Flaming Lips and Deap Vally. Interesting song with surprise choices – like the affected male vocals and clean female vocals. I guess I’m unfamiliar with Deap Vally and only slightly familiar with Flaming Lips, so I’m not certain as to what is what in this collaboration. And I wonder what compelled the collaboration generally. It is a good enough song to merit checking out more.
Matt – Quick play – Rock All Night (1957): The Platters (with Eric Dolphy!) – Just a quick example of Dolphy! Playing Baritone! On video! And he looks really young (sadly he was only ever really young). Thanks Matt, I never knew.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – “Requiem [Confutatis/Lacrimosa]” – We all vibe on how lyrical Mozart is and marvel at how he spins a melody. Classical music has only rarely made it to the Seshjawn,only a few times, including several Seshjawner’s own works. I’ve had 2 or 3 pieces in mind but never decided on a time to play them. I love a lot of Classical Music but it often doesn’t fit my mood and a lot of the most popular music has been used for films, TV, commercials etc. that it often carries specific imagery with it. This piece is familiar but also stunning.
Dan – Anna Domino – “Lake” – This song has possessed me for the last few days, I found other versions and learned the lyrics. Such a wonder and I love her melodies, very subtle and intuitive. It was recommended by a former Seshjawner, Marc Forman, whom suggested it for a collection of water songs that I am working through now. The whole thing really haunts me, bleak, bittersweet, but also unclear as to wether it is indicative of failure or just inner voices.
Jimmy Forrest – “All the Gin is Gone” – Hot Damn! Forrest’s tone is so punchy and then Grant Green pierces right through everything. Everybody is young here, in 1958. The piece is interesting, kind of cyclic, which seems to trap everyone’s solos a bit, but also fun to hear how they negotiate their styles in a somewhat different shaped tune. Great band, fun tune.
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