[Dixielandjazz] ? Slightly our of period - "Take the A Train" changes

[Stan Brager]

Ric;

I did a quick check and discovered another Billy Strayhorn version of
"A-Train". This time, Billy leads a small group consisting of Clark Terry
(tp & flgl), Bob Wilber (reeds), Wendell Marshall (bass), & Dave Bailey
(drums). This version was recorded on June 30, 1965 and is on the Red Baron
CD "Lush Life" - catalog AK52760.

Since Billy was the sole soloist on the version with the Paris Strings, it
would reflect more of how Billy may have wanted "A-Train" performed.

That said, I don't know how much influence Duke Ellington had on Billy's
arrangement for his band in the early 40's. My own feeling is that, like
many composers, most of Billy's arrangements and performances reflect his
feelings and sensibilities at the time.

Stan
Stan Brager
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ric Giorgi" <ricgiorgi at sympatico.ca>
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Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 7:04 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] ? Slightly our of period - "Take the A Train"
changes


> Many thanks to all of you who make this list so worth-while and with
> apologies if this has been dealt with before.
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> Could anyone tell me if there is a recording of, or written version
> of "Take the A Train" as Strayhorn wanted it done? This isn't to
> nail down a definitive version but to get a handle on the incredible
> variations possible with the changes of this tune.
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> Thanks in advance,
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> Ric Giorgi
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