B.B. King - I'm Movin' On - De TROS TV Show - 13/03/1992 • World of Jazz

 

Riley Ben King (September 16, 1925 – May 14, 2015) was known professionally as B.B. King, B.B. meaning “Blues Boy”. 

In this recording from 1992 we see him playing in the pleasant, cozy studio of the famous dutch “TROS TV Show”. His interaction with the audience is great.

B.B. King was one of the most famous rhythm-and-blues artists of all time, who most of the time played on Gibson guitars, which he all called “Lucille”.  Being an American blues singer, electric guitarist, songwriter, and record producer, King introduced a sophisticated style of soloing based on fluid string bending and shimmering vibrato that influenced many later electric blues guitarists like Eric Clapton and Keith Richards.

King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and is considered one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, earning the nickname "The King of the Blues". In this clip we mean to recognize Caleb Emphrey Jr. on drums, James Bolden on trumpet, Melvin Jackson on sax, and Leon Warren on guitar. 

The Deep River Quartet - Mr Paganini - Platengala 1984 • World of Jazz

 

“SWING”, written in capitals: The Deep River Quartet. Dutch close harmony group, that played swing, jazz, soul, blues and more. In this clip we see founder, bass vocals (and contrabass player) Sybrandus ‘Siebe’ Finck, 1st tenor vocals Dick Rietveld, 2nd tenor vocals Kees Hendriks, and baritone vocals and guitar, Wout Bijker. They were inspired by “The Ink Spots”, “The Golden Gate Quartet” and “The Mills Brothers”, and in the ‘90’s they were extremely popular in the Netherlands and abroad. At the “Platengala” at 13-10-1984 in the AHOY concert center in Rotterdam, they brought a very swinging version of “Mr. Paganini”, written by Sam Coslow, that became a key song for Ella Fitzgerald. The Deep River Quartet performed from 1971 - 2014. 

Appointment in Ghana - Jackie McLean

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.  For more great video, please visit the new home of the Jazz Video Guy:  http://syncopatedjustice.com

Appointment in Ghana (McLean): Jackie McLean, alto saxophone; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Alan Palmer, piano; Nat Reeves, bass and Cindy Blackman, drums.

Billy Taylor and Ramsey Lewis

 

It's time for yet another Sunday Special, continuing the theme of celebrating and looking at the jazz piano playing of Dr. Billy Taylor.  From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.  A couple of excerpts from Dr. Billy Taylor and Ramsey Lewis and a videotape or program called "Counterpoint" playing both jazz and blues influenced tunes alike.  As I have said, you cannot have jazz without blues.  The two genres and styles really go together.  

David Liebman - My Favorite Things

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

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Savoy Brown "Tell Mama"

 

This week's Sunday Special post.  Savoy Brown performing their song "Tell Mama" on The Midnight Special music television show, in 1973.  The tune was recorded and released on their 1971 record "Street Corner Talking".  The band lineup is:

Kim Simmonds: lead & rhythm guitars, & lead vocals

Paul Raymond: rhythm guitar, keyboards, & background vocals

Andy Pyle: bass

Ron Berg: drums

Moment's Notice - George Coleman and McCoy Tyner

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.  A cover of a John Coltrane tune, "Moment's Notice".  

Moment's Notice (Coltrane) George Coleman, tenor saxophone; McCoy Tyner, piano; Avery Sharpe, bass and Aaron Scott, drums.