@PBDsPodcast news of James passing WHILE in Wilmington? That hit hard. I've watched that video of his numerous times and had tears in my eyes every time I watched.
God Bless James, his family and God Bless you, Vinnie for the same reaction I (and I'm sure many others) had. And thank you PBD
Miles Davis composed the Elevator to the Gallows (1958) score in a single session while watching the film. After noting a rough cut, he gathered 4 musicians without rehearsal & recorded it in one take, creating a landmark in improvised film scoring.
@horrormuseum I remember watching this when I was 5 or 6 and was embarrassed at how cheesy this was and how uncomfortable the song and performances made me. Didnโt know why, then.
I certainly know why, now.
Happy birthday to Paul Desmond, born on this day in 1924!
A cool-jazz alto sax poet from San Francisco, he honed his airy, lyrical tone in Bay Area big bands before teaming up with Dave Brubeck in the early 1950s.
His immortal โTake Fiveโ riff and silky solos on classics like Time Out (1959) and Time Further Out (1961) fused effortless swing with sophisticated wit, earning a Grammy Hall of Fame spot and eternal status as the voice of West Coast cool.