A couple of years ago – maybe it was three – I linked Rifftides readers to a video so clever that it’s worth bringing to you again. Now that the staff has mastered the art of embedding, this time you see it right here on our screen; no linking required. When it finishes, you will see links to other creations by the same performer, who, for a reason perhaps known only to him, calls himself “Weeping Prophet.” Thanks to reader Paul Paolicelli (his real name) for reminding us of this skillful piece of work. The music is “Leap Frog” by Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, with Thelonious Monk, Curly Russell and Buddy Rich (1950).
All of the tracks from the “Leap Frog” session and a wide range of Parker’s other Verve recordings are in this CD set.
The nonagenarian pianist presented de Barros with every biographer’s hope, unrestricted access to his subject’s personal papers and nearly unrestricted access to her private thoughts. He made the most of it, turning exhaustive research and hundreds of hours of interviews into a true story with the sweep of a novel. From the early discovery of McPartland’s musical gift through her wartime service, her ecstatic and stormy marriage to Jimmy McPartland, her growth as a pianist, her deep affair with Joe Morello, and the radio show that made her a national figure, she has had a fascinating life. It makes a splendid read.
Mulligan’s Concert Jazz Band had three fewer musicians than most big jazz outfits. Its size permitted precision, flexibility and subtlety, yet the band had the power of sprung steel. In this concert from a half century ago, the CJB is as fresh as yesterday. Arrangements by Mulligan, Bob Brookmeyer, Al Cohn and Johnny Mandel set standards to which big band writers still aspire. Bassist Buddy Clark and drummer Mel Lewis inspired Mulligan, Brookmeyer, Conte Candoli, Gene Quill and Zoot Sims to some of the best soloing of their careers. This beautifully produced issue of the complete concert is a basic repertoire item.
Have, you seen this newer live version of the Jazz Dispute?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q0KC-9YNVM
I think he’s refined his schtick a bit more.
I’m guessing Weeping Prophet’s name is Jeremiah. Thanks for sharing… pretty neat clip.
That’s a very funny and well done performance. I would suggest he’d do it three times in a row, so that the screaming teenagers in the audience would get a chance to listen to the outstanding solos. At Youtube you can rewind, not so in a theatre.
Best, and thanks for posting this.
(Brew refers to the live version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q0KC-9YNVM –DR)
grange rutan commented on your blog entry
WELL DOUG, YOU’VE DONE IT AGAIN! POODIE WOULD LOVE THIS AND I, ON MILES DAVIS’S BIRTHDAY AM BACK AT THE BLACKHAWK AT 200 HYDE STREET WITH SONNY STITT, PAUL CHAMBERS, WYNTON KELLY, JIMMY COBB AND MILES AND THEY WANT TO GET THIS GUY ON THE GIG! I AM SMILING AND I HAVEN’T EVEN HAD BLACK COFFEE. MERCI.