Zero to 180 – Three Minute Magic
Eternal debt of gratitude to Larry Appelbaum of WPFW’s Sounds of Surprise program for pointing listeners (including myself) to a fascinating moment in our nation’s history about which not enough seems to have been written. “Moon Maiden“ Duke Ellington Quartet @ ABC in NYC July 21, 1969 A rather surreal
Thanks to WeirdWildRealm for the back story on a video performance that knocks me out every time I see it — The Duke Ellington Orchestra performing “V.I.P.’s Boogie” (fused to “Jam with Sam“) in a 1951 Snader transcription film: “VIP’s Boogie” / “Jam With Sam” The Duke Ellington Orchestra (1951) Harry
I had a nice laugh when I realized that this fiery little instrumental in the key of C was, indeed, not the world’s first waltz to be played outside of 3/4 time but instead an error in the track listing on the album jacket. Thus, despite this song being listed as
The album cover would seem to say it all — — but the liner notes reveal that this is not just any ordinary guitar army: This album was recorded in France. It spotlights the work of five of France’s outstanding guitarists: Francis Le Maguer (musical director), Pierre Cullaz, Raymond Gimenes,
Reissue label Razor & Tie did a public service in 1999 when they rescued a wonderful instrumental that had remained unissued for over 30 years – just sitting on a master tape of a 1965 Nashville recording session by country singer, Ferlin Husky. Very little is known about the musicians
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