If you like the vibe of “Venus Di Mildew”, check out “Far Away Lands.” This album really focuses on swing and motivic development. You can hear the use of various bebop scales, pentatonics, blues, etc. Note the use of call and response and overall ensemble interaction.
http://youtu.be/8XM87o2bt-U
As discussed in class, check out this recording of “Venus Di Mildew” as played by Hank Mobley. Note the song was actually written by Wayne Shorter.
http://youtu.be/q_9-9a41Pns
Personnel
- Hank Mobley — tenor saxophone
- Curtis Fuller — trombone
- Lee Morgan — trumpet
- McCoy Tyner — piano
- Bob Cranshaw — bass
- Billy Higgins — drums
Posted by Logan Miller
Here is a video of Snarky Puppy performing “Lingus” in one take. I’m sure some of you have seen this, but if not, this is a band of students and graduates from the University of North Texas – Denton. I thought this video had lots of interesting elements, in terms of arranging for so many musicians. I really like the suspensions that are in the horns around 2:38. Additionally, Cory Henry takes a keyboard solo at 4:18 that just isn’t right. Hope you enjoy!