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Bluesette
Bluesette is a jazz standard, composed by Toots Thielemans. First recorded by Toots Thielemans in 1962, with lyrics added by Norman Gimbel, the song became an international hit. It has since been covered by over one hundred artists. Thielemans received Grammy Award nominations for Best Instrumental Theme in 1964 and Best Jazz Instrumental Solo in 1992 for the song. In 2000, Bluesette was inducted in the Radio 2 Hall of Fame. Selected cover versions Instrumental version * Chet Atkins for his album '' Progressive Pickin''' (1964) * Tito Puente and his orchestra(1966) * Ray Charles for his album '' My Kind of Jazz'' (1970) * Tony Mottolaincluded in the album ''Tony Mottola's Guitar Factory'' and released as a single (1970) * Hank Jonesincluded in the album '' Bluesette'' (1979) * Bobby Enriquezin the album ''Live! in Tokyo'' (1982) Vocal version, with lyrics by Norman Gimbel * Vikki Carrfor her album ''Discovery! Miss Vikki Carr'' (1964) * Sarah Vaughana single release i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toots Thielemans
Jean-Baptiste Frédéric Isidor, Baron Thielemans (29 April 1922 – 22 August 2016), known professionally as Toots Thielemans (), was a Belgian jazz musician. He was mostly known for playing the chromatic harmonica, as well as his guitar and whistling skills, and composing. According to jazz historian Ted Gioia, his most important contribution was in "championing the humble harmonica", which Thielemans made into a "legitimate voice in jazz".Gioia, Ted. ''The History of Jazz'', Oxford Univ. Press (2011) p. 382 He eventually became the "preeminent" jazz harmonica player.Morton, Brian, and Cook, Richard. ''The Penguin Jazz Guide: the History of the Music in the 1000 Best Albums'', Penguin UK, (2010) ebook. His first professional performances were with Benny Goodman's band when they toured Europe in 1949 and 1950. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1951, becoming a citizen in 1957. From 1953 to 1959 he played with George Shearing, and then led his own groups on tours in the U.S. and Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bluesette (album)
''Bluesette'' is an album by pianist Hank Jones recorded at RAK Studio, London in 1979 for the Black & Blue label. accessed August 5, 2015 Reception awarded the album 4 stars stating "Hank Jones is often taken for granted because of his seemingly effortless ability at the piano, but this 1979 trio session with bassist George Duvivier and drummer Alan Dawson (both of whom are also top-flight players) finds him at the top of his game". '''' described this and '' |
Billy Paul
Paul Williams (December 1, 1934 – April 24, 2016), known professionally as Billy Paul, was an American soul music, soul singer, known for his 1972 Record chart, No. 1 single "Me and Mrs. Jones". His 1973 album and single ''War of the Gods (album), War of the Gods'' blends his more Traditional pop, conventional pop, soul, and funk styles with electronic music, electronic and psychedelic music, psychedelic influences. He was one of the many artists associated with the Philadelphia soul sound created by Gamble and Huff, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Thom Bell. Paul was identified by his diverse vocal style, which ranged from mellow and soulful to low and raspy. Questlove of the Roots equated Paul with Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, calling him "one of the criminally unmentioned proprietors of socially conscious post-revolution '60s Civil rights movement, civil rights music." Life and career Early years Paul was raised in North Philadelphia. His love of music began at a young age, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Progressive Pickin'
''Progressive Pickin''' is the twenty-fifth studio album by guitarist Chet Atkins. Track listing Side one # "Gravy Waltz" (Steve Allen, Ray Brown) – 3:04 # "Love Letters" (Edward Heyman, Victor Young) – 2:30 # "Early Times" (Jerry Reed) – 2:37 # "Satan's Doll" (Johnny Smith) – 3:50 # " Summertime" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Heyward) – 2:57 Side two # "Kicky" (Jerry Reed) – 2:18 # "Jordu" (Duke Jordan) – 3:15 # "I Remember You" (Johnny Mercer, Victor Schertzinger) – 3:35 # "Bluesette" (Toots Thielemans) – 3:15 # "So Rare" (Jerry Herst, Jack Sharpe) – 3:02 Personnel *Chet Atkins – guitar *Henry Strzelecki – bass *Bill Pursell – piano *Buddy Harman Murrey Mizell "Buddy" Harman, Jr. (December 23, 1928 – August 21, 2008) was an American country music session musician. Career Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Harman studied music at Roy C. Knapp School of Percussion. He returned to Nashville ... – drums *Chuck Seitz – recording engineer Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Kind Of Jazz
''My Kind of Jazz'' is a 1970 album by Ray Charles. Track listing # "Golden Boy" (Charles Strouse, Lee Adams) – 3:34 # "Booty Butt" (Ray Charles) – 4:11 # "This Here" (Bobby Timmons) – 4:43 # " I Remember Clifford" (Benny Golson) – 3:39 # "Sidewinder" (Lee Morgan) – 3:29 # "Bluesette" (Toots Thielemans) – 3:22 # "Pas–Se–O–Ne Blues" (John Anderson) – 4:43 # "Zig Zag" (Bill Baker) – 4:31 # "Angel City" (Teddy Edwards) – 4:24 # "Señor Blues" (Horace Silver) – 5:24 Personnel *Bobby Bryant, Bill King, Marshall Hunt, Blue Mitchell - trumpet *Glen Childress, Henry Coker, Joe Randazzo (and Edward Comegys? or Fred Murrell? or David Phelps?) - trombone *J. Lloyd Miller - alto saxophone, oboe *Curtis Peagler - alto saxophone * Andy Ennis, Albert McQueen, Clifford Scott - tenor saxophone * Leroy Cooper - baritone saxophone *Ben Martin - guitar * Edgar Willis - bass *Ernest Elly - drums *Teddy Edwards Theodore Marcus "Teddy" Edwards (April 26, 1924 – A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Gimbel
Norman Gimbel (November 16, 1927 – December 19, 2018) was an American lyricist and songwriter of popular songs and themes to television shows and films. He wrote the lyrics for songs including " Ready to Take a Chance Again" (with composer Charles Fox) and " Canadian Sunset". He also co-wrote " Killing Me Softly With His Song". He wrote English-language lyrics for many international hits, including " Sway", " Summer Samba", "The Girl from Ipanema", " How Insensitive", " Drinking-Water", "Meditation", " I Will Wait for You" and "Watch What Happens". Of the movie themes he co-wrote, five were nominated for Academy Awards or Golden Globe Awards or both, including " It Goes Like It Goes", from the film '' Norma Rae'', which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 1979. Gimbel was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984. Background Gimbel was born on November 16, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York City, the son of Lottie (Nass) and businessman Morris Gimbel. His parent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grammy Award For Best Instrumental Theme
The Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition (including its previous names) has been awarded since 1960. The award is presented to the composer of an original piece of music (not an adaptation), first released during the eligibility year. In theory, any style of music is eligible for this category, but winning compositions are usually in the jazz or film score genres. The Grammy is awarded to the composer(s) of the music, not to the performing artist, except if the artist is also the composer. There have been several minor changes to the name of the award: *In 1959 it was awarded as Best Musical Composition First Recorded and Released in 1958 (over 5 minutes duration) *In 1960 it was awarded as Best Musical Composition First Recorded and Released in 1959 (more than 5 minutes duration) *In 1962 it was awarded as Best Instrumental Theme or Instrumental Version of Song *From 1963 to 1964 and from 1967 to 1970 it was awarded as Best Instrumental Theme *In 1965 it was awarded as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On Top (album)
''On Top'' is the third studio album recorded by the Four Tops. Issued by Motown Records on July8, 1966, it reached number 32 on the US ''Billboard'' Top LPs chart and number 9 in the UK. It contains two singles: "Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever" and "Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)". The second half of the album consists of cover songs. Track listing Side one # I Got a Feeling (Holland–Dozier–Holland)2:59 #"Brenda" ( Edward Holland, Jr.)2:37 #"Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever" (Ivy Jo Hunter, Stevie Wonder)2:46 #"Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)" (Holland–Dozier–Holland)2:41 #"Until You Love Someone" (Holland–Dozier–Holland)3:11 #"There's No Love Left" (Holland–Dozier–Holland)2:33 Side two #"Matchmaker, Matchmaker" (Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick)2:00 #" Michelle" ( John Lennon, Paul McCartney)2:35 #" In the Still of the Night" (Cole Porter)2:32 #" Bluesette" (Norman Gimbel, Toots Thielemans)2:33 #"Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars" (Antônio Carlos Jobim, Gene Lee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mellow Madness
''Mellow Madness'' is a 1975 studio album by Quincy Jones. It was Jones's first album recorded since treatment for a cerebral aneurysm. The album introduced the R&B public to The Brothers Johnson, who co-wrote four of the album tracks. Track listing # "Is It Love That We're Missing?" ( George Johnson, Debbie Smith) (3:52) #* Lead vocals: George Johnson # "Paranoid" ( Joe Green) (2:55) #* Lead vocals: Leon Ware # "Mellow Madness" (Quincy Jones, Tom Bahler, Paulette McWilliams, Al Ciner) (3:27) #* Lead vocals: Paulette McWilliams # "Beautiful Black Girl" (Jones, Otis Smith) (6:12) #* Poetry recitation: The Watts Prophets # "Listen (What It Is)" (George Johnson, Louis Johnson) (4:16) #* Lead vocals: George Johnson and Paulette McWilliams # "Just a Little Taste of Me" (George Johnson, Louis Johnson) (3:28) #* Lead vocals: George Johnson # " My Cherie Amour" (Stevie Wonder, Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy) (5:25) #* Flute: Hubert Laws #* Lead vocals: Leon Ware, Minnie Riperton, and Paulett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Complete Global Albums Collection
''The Complete Global Albums Collection'' is a 13-disc box set by American pop singer Johnny Mathis that was released in 2014 by Legacy Recordings. It includes the 11 studio albums recorded by Mathis's own production company, Global Records, and originally distributed by Mercury Records between 1963 and 1966, as well as 31 additional tracks, 16 of which were being made available for the first time. History In 1963 Mathis left his original label, Columbia Records, for Mercury due to three factors: more money, "plus total control over his recording activities, and the added perk of owning his own masters."(2012) ''Tender Is the Night/The Wonderful World of Make Believe'' by Johnny Mathis [CD booklet]. New York: Sony Music Entertainment RGM-0083. The time of this transition was already a busy one: "During that same time I was working non-stop at different nightclubs around Manhattan... sometimes four or five performances a night at the Copacabana (nightclub), Copacabana, The Blue Ang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curtis Fuller
Curtis DuBois Fuller (December 15, 1932May 8, 2021) was an American jazz trombonist. He was a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and contributed to many classic jazz recordings. Early life Fuller was born in Detroit on December 15, 1932. Throughout his life, his birthdate was reported differently because he had added two years to his age at 17, in part to gain work. His father had emigrated from Jamaica and worked in a Ford factory, but died from tuberculosis before his son was born. His mother, who had moved north from Atlanta, died when Curtis was nine. He spent several years in an orphanage run by Jesuits. Fuller developed a passion for jazz after one of the nuns took him to see Illinois Jacquet and his band, with J. J. Johnson on trombone. Fuller attended a public school in his hometown, along with Paul Chambers, Donald Byrd, Tommy Flanagan, Thad Jones, and Milt Jackson. After attempting the violin, and with the saxophone (his next choice) being unavailable, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sue Raney
Raelene Claire Claussen, known professionally as Sue Raney (born June 18, 1940, in McPherson, Kansas) is an American jazz singer. Raney was signed by Capitol Records in 1957 at age 17. That same year, she recorded her debut album, ''When Your Lover Has Gone,'' produced by Nelson Riddle. Biography Raney was born to Richard LeRoy Claussen (1913–1967) and Mildred Augusta Vonderfecht ''(maiden;'' 1915–2005). She began singing at age four, and, encouraged by her mother, began singing professionally before becoming a teenager. When she was nearly 14, she joined Jack Carson's radio show in Los Angeles in 1954 and later worked on television as the singer in Ray Anthony's band. In 1960, Raney recorded, "Biology" – Bill Holman directing – which became Capitol's first single elevated to national promotion after introducing it in regional pre-testing that same year. Raney was featured with the Stan Kenton orchestra in 1962 on the hour-long television special ''Music of 1960s''. R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
