Harlem Ramblers - Clarinet Marmelade
I wanded youtube/imeem for the best. possible. version. of this song, and this is it. Nothing compares with the speed and ferocity of this dixieland band from… Munich. Love it.
And yeah, while Bix’s original is on youtube and there might be clearer recordings, nothing compares to watching a bunch of technicolor, moustached Swiss men play New Orleans jazz on a balcony.
Herbie Hancock - Watermelon Man
I’ve always been partial to the Head Hunters cut, but here’s Herbie jamming on the piano, followed by a part of the Takin’ Off track.
Wynton Marsalis - Coronet Chop Suey
This makes me want to DANCE!! Also, I’ve always loved trumpet (players), hehe.
The Great Jazz Trio and Sadao Watanabe - I’m Old Fashioned
Hank Jones is famous for bringing together amazing artists (he’s reincarnated the Great Jazz Trio countless times with different players) and his light, captivating touch on the piano.
Ahhh and Watanabe does a great job with this Coltrane Fred Astaire (oops!) track.
I don’t know a lot about the Japanese jazz scene so does anyone know what DVD is this off of?? Or if there’s an album out? Anything??? I want it so bad…
