16-06-2014, 04:55
bahama Wrote:Wardell Gray! Dude was awesome tenor man
He was one of those--Frank Morgan was another--who made it easier for Swing-era fans and musicians to accept, like and understand Bop. Died at 34--suspected drug issue.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up470jIo-kU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu4PrpKqd0s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t6uHm3A-8Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd3ZZzayuY0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kcscx7IvAiI << had many "tenor battles" with Dexter Gordon--this is the best known.
A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR