[78-L] Don Bonnee

[simmonssomer]

Absolutely. But when I want to hear that deep down big band swing, I still 
go to the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra.
Maybe Basie swung harder, but the relaxed groove that the Lunceford band 
most always eased into was irresistable.
Few head arrangements and not dependent on repeated riffs, but with great Sy 
Oliver charts generating  rocking ensemble work with Paul Webster,Willie 
Smith and Trummy Young supplying the solo work with Craws holding it all 
together on drums.Victor had them for a couple of months in 1934 and 
incomprehensibly let them go to Decca early in the game.... Too much Kapp I 
guess.

Al S,

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "yves francois" <aprestitine at yahoo.com>
To: "78-L Mail List" <78-l at klickitat.78online.com>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 10:12 PM
Subject: Re: [78-L] Don Bonnee


> Taylor
> Just checked "Dark Eyes" WOW. It really is some of the best jazz new to my 
> ears in a long time (I was born on that year too), will check the trombone 
> "It's Easy To Remember" (I happen to love the song as well)
> have a great evening
> Champagne is a great thing indeed, a toast to you (and I hope Julian and 
> Al has heard this, it's perfect music)
> Yves
>
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