[78-L] Happy 100th, Prez! - unknown alternate Decca take

[Julian Vein]

Milan P Milovanovic wrote:
> Dear all,
> 
> on this particular list I've heard from one of out members that he found -B 
> take of famous "Honeysuckle Rose" session that, first Decca session of the 
> Count Basie band (with Pres and all the others). As great admirer to 
> Lester's art, I'm so interested to hear if that famous solo leap (also, the 
> rest of the solo) is any different from one take to another? Please keep in 
> mind that this is the first studio session after Jones/Smith Inc. small 
> group session that produced such masterpieces as they are "Oh, Lady Be 
> Good!", "Shoe Shine Boy/Swing" etc.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Milan
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This is what my notes on take -A say:

"HONEYSUCKLE ROSE – two-beat, lumpy rhythm section. Mediocre Lester 
Young and Buck Clayton. The “Tea For Two” riff irritates and the final 
ensemble is stiff."

      Julian Vein


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