.@DownBeatMag writes: "…Ted Nash contributes mightily to No Boundaries. A highly effective #BeBop player who also has a way with #AfroCuban#rhythms, Bass proves his mettle displaying wit, arranging hops, and impressive pianism." #jazz#jazzpiano
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Johann Sebastian Bach was ridiculously prolific and I’ve never heard anything of his that wasn’t absolutely perfect: cantatas, concertos, solo #cello and #violin sonatas, the Orchestral Suites, and of course... https://t.co/2Q4MyVf4cP
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Ben Webster _ Verve Records is one of my favorite tenor players. He could swing his tail off on up tempo pieces like Duke's Cottontail. He could also make you swoon with his ballads. Check out this video... https://t.co/F1D5MckB2w
Here's the final video from the Dave Bass Afro-Cuban Jazz Quintet's fabulous February 10 concert. Everyone stretches out on this classic Cachao desgarga!! https://t.co/yFDwJ64Bs0 https://t.co/yFDwJ64Bs0
I’ve been listening to Charles Lloyd since his 1966 “Forest Flower” which also introduced me to Keith Jarrett.
Lloyd has always had both a unique sound on the tenor (and occasionally the flute) and a unique way of improvising.... https://t.co/eCaYH242bJ
Today is the birthday of the Ástor Piazzolla, the great #Argentinian#composer and bandoneon player.
His deep passion is a constant inspiration to me. Here's a live version of I did a few years ago playing Astor's monumental Libertango! Enjoy. https://t.co/obFyJp0MSe
RIP Andre Previn. Putting aside that Andre Previn is Woody Allen’s father-in-law, he’s – more importantly -- one of the few pianists to play both jazz and classical piano convincingly – not to mention his film arrangements, film... https://t.co/RRhCQuayev
Here's the full Afro-Cuban Jazz Quintet's Feb. 10 concert presented by the wonderful host, Midtown Vanguard Jazz! ENJOY! https://t.co/XKvSrHU7Nk https://t.co/XKvSrHU7Nk
MEET CARLOS HENRIQUEZ
Carlos Henriquez is featured on my new CD, out in July. Wait until you hear his arco solo on Danzon #1 and his pizzicato solo on Lennie's Pennies. (See pix below) Deep into the music and... https://t.co/GQfRzzla1Z