[Dixielandjazz] Lydia Ain't Jazz

[Stephen G Barbone]

On Jan 28, 2008, at 4:39 PM, AL LEVY wrote:

> Stephen G Barbone wrote<very snipped>
> Like Peggy Lee may  have made "Lover" into a jazz tune
> ================
> Me thinks Gordon Jenkins did that.
> Peggy only sang the song. :}
> ONLY? hope you recognize my sense of humor.
> Also hear what Stan Kenton did to it.
>
> I know I picked this up from some jazz pianist in 4. Instead of
> [chords]
> C C dah dah B B dah dah Bb Bb dah da A
> Gm7 - C7    F#m7 B7      Fm7 Bb7       Em7 A A+ A6 A7
> etc.
> Cheers,
> Al
> Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Conductor, Teacher and Music Prep.
> Please visit me at
> http://alevy.com


I hear you Al, and recognize the humor in "only".    Speaking about  
jazz waltzes, Some that are/were played as  jazz, or some that were  
written as jazz are: (There are a lot more in the "Real Book" <grin>)

Waltz for Debby
Lover
Take Me Out To The Ball Game
Jitterbug Waltz (Fats Waller)
The Waltz You Saved For Me.
Waltzing Matilda
Greensleeves
Over The Waves
Jazz Waltz
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
My Favorite Things
All Blues
Someday My Prince Will Come
West Coast Blues

For an interesting take on jazz waltzes, 1900 to 1960 see:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/413189/jazz_waltzes_1900s_to_1960s.html

Cheers,
Steve Barbone