[Dixielandjazz] Sacrilege

[John Blegen]

The tune is "Hot House," by Tadd Dameron.

I first heard Dick Hyman at the Half Note in NYC in the early 60's, playing with Clark Terry and Bobby Brookmyer.  I remember that Gus Johnson was on drums, but I can't recall the bass player.  But Hyman was definitely playing post-bebop piano that night, and I was surprised when he later popped up as a stride and ragtime specialist.  I actually think he's a PIANO specialist who can play just about anything.

 John Blegen
jcblegen.com




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From: Stephen G Barbone <barbonestreet at earthlink.net>
To: John Blegen <jcblegen at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: Dixieland Jazz Mailing List <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 9:30:38 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Sacrilege

Oh no! The wonderful stride and ragtime pianist  Dick Hyman is really a closet BOPSTER!!!!!  To see him enjoying himself from full chorus to trading fours with Billy Taylor, see:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqUe_euiudo&feature=channel

The song is Charlie Parker's version of "What Is This Thing Called Love".

Yeah, Yeah, one eyes I know, that's not jazz. Ok, then tell it to Hyman.  <grin>

Cheers,
Steve Barbone
www.myspace.com/barbonestreetjazzband






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