[Dixielandjazz] Strayhorn & A Train

[Norman Vickers]

Musicians & Jazzfans;  DJML
From:  Norman Vickers, Jazz Society of Pensacola

Steve Barbone and Al Levy respond to New Yorker Magazine's review of new
book on Ellington.  Thanks, both.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen G Barbone [mailto:barbonestreet at earthlink.net] 

Dear Norm:

A Train was surely a tour de force for Strayhorn. To see Billy playing  
it with Duke's Orchestra, go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tjc7mu9leYw

At the end listen to Duke's comments about him.  Note also during the  
performance, at about the 1 minute and 35 second mark, Paul Gonsalves  
nodding out. <grin>.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone 

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 Houston, TX Pianist/bandleader/arranger and wonderful  source for lead
sheets, Al Levy writes:

The statement, in effect, that none of the band members, including
Strayhorn, composed any significant tunes on their own.<end snip>
And don't forget Juan Tizol's "Caravan"
Cheers,
Al
Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Conductor, Teacher and Music Prep.
Please visit me at
http://alevy.com 
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