[Dixielandjazz] GNP Crescendo - Variety, January 8, 2014

Marek Boym marekboym at gmail.com
Mon Jan 13 13:08:41 PST 2014


Are you trying to analyse it to death, Stan?  like people, works of art
rarely survive post mortem!
A wonderful performance - just relax and listen!  As I have for the last
40+ years, perhaps with a good brew or wine.
Cheers



On 13 January 2014 19:15, Stan Brager <sbrager at verizon.net> wrote:

> Thanks, Bill, for the pointer to Hamp's "Star Dust" on YouTube. If you're
> not familiar with it, pick a moment when you can listen to all 15 minutes
> without any distraction. Headphones recommended.
>
> I'm happy that there are others who have put Hamp and the All-Stars version
> of Stardust as the embodiment of what jazz is all about.
>
> Yet, today, in my mind, Slam Stewart quotes too pop songs and detracts from
> the feeling of jazz. I used to snicker at Charlie Shavers for the sound he
> gets when his solo takes him into his trumpet's low register - today, I
> appreciate what he's doing. Lastly, as Hamp's solo winds down, I've always
> heard and admired his transition to "The Man I Love" and return to
> "Stardust".
>
> What are your thoughts?
>
> Stan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Haesler [mailto:bhaesler at bigpond.net.au]
> Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2014 2:27 PM
> To: Stan Brager; Dixieland jazz mailing list
> Cc: Dixieland Jazz Mailing List
> Subject: [Dixielandjazz] GNP Crescendo - Variety, January 8, 2014
>
> Stan Brager wrote:
> > I grew up listening to Gene Norman ... One of the first Norman recordings
> I bought was a concert he produced at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in 1947
> featuring Lionel Hampton and the All Stars.
>
> Dear Stan,
> I grew up not listening to 'the Cresendos' so, sadly, it was quite a few
> years before I heard that Hampton "Stardust".
> For those listmates who are wondering what we are talking about, here is
> the
> YouTube link:
>    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZENYQK-aIA
> Charlie Shavers (trumpet), Willie Smith (alto sax), Corky Corcoran (tenor
> sax), Lionel Hampton (vibraphone), Tommy Todd (piano), Barney Kessel
> (guitar), Slam Stewart (bass) and Lee Young (drums).
> I'm playing it now.
> Very kind regards,
> Bill.
>
>
>
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