[Dixielandjazz] Flamenco Jazz

[Robert Loomis]

Wow! Thanks for sharing, great band!

Bob Loomis
Concord CA


On Fri, Jul 10, 2020  <jim at kashprod.com> wrote:

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> Here?s a live concert I played in 1985 which was televised by Spanish
> national television (TVE) & is now on YouTube.  I may have put it on DJML
> at
> an earlier date, but if any of you are like I am, there is little music
> going on at the moment, so might as well have a listen!   :>
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> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuLeR3qrqQU&list=RDyuLeR3qrqQU&start_radio=
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> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuLeR3qrqQU&list=RDyuLeR3qrqQU&start_radio=1
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> This is a big band made up of those of us that did most of the recording
> studio session work for many years in Madrid.  Strangely enough, I was the
> only foreigner in that gang for about 25 yrs!  Some really, really great
> sight readers amongst those guys, who were mostly older than me.  I?m the
> younger, bearded trombonist that pops into view from time to time.
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> The first song is a Flamenco Jazz arrangement by the leader of this band,
> Pedro Iturralde (sax & clarinet).  Pedro is still a great friend.  We then
> go on to a Glenn Miller Medley, followed by another of Pedro?s flamenco
> arrangements.  We had a quick rehearsal just before the concert/tv show for
> all those new arrangements.  Keeps you hopping, trying to keep up with all
> those sheets of paper!
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> The credits at the end give everyone from the tv production, but not one
> musician?s name.  Typical!
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> Although most of Spain?s limitations have been lifted, we must still wear
> masks when out (big money fine if not!), and there is a limit on people in
> each store, etc.  No clubs whatsoever are open for live music.  Are first
> gigs are booked, hopefully, in the month of September.  Have to wait & see.
> Anyway, everyone in my family, and everyone we know is fine.
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