Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Bill Evans. Waltz for Debby

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His father owned a golf driving range. He played violin and incorporated Claude Debussy and Bud Powell. He recorded, Kind of Blue. Scott LaFaro, Paul Motian, his trio, in 1961, produced the unforgettable, "Waltz For Debby" at the Village Vanguard. More?... Fifth U.S. Army Band, Paul Motian, Chuck Israels, Jack DeJohnette, Marty Morell, Eddie Gomez, Stan Getz, Tony Bennett, Riverside, Verve, and a Grammy. In modal jazz, chord progressions are simple, allowing time to fully explore the mode(s). Yes... Bill Evans on HARD CHOICES, Saturday 11am-1pm.


"Two Lonely People", from this album below is also on deck...




















































Frank Tribble at Doc George's on 47th and Fremont here in Portland, where he performs with Andre St. James on Bass and Nick Suame on Drums, Saturday nights. The evening is quite fun. The room is large and musicians often drop in and if you can sing you are welcome to exercise your chops...