So much for the myth that Artie walked away from it all (in 1954, 50 years before his death) because he was washed up or even fading artistically (the recording was made in 1953, as shown on the video). And you have the original vinyl? Is it the Decca 1956 release called "Did You Say Party?" I know this track has been reissued (but be careful, viewers, to get the right version). Still, it's a shame the album has never been reissued. (Allmusic.com ignores it--rated "fair," with no comments.)
@caponsacchi The copy I have is on vinyl from an album released in the 80's but I think you're right that it came out on the "Did You Say Party" album. It's really something, isn't, it?!
Thanks. I've long remembered the NPR interviewed and wanted to hear Artie's self-proclaimed "single moment of perfection." And the concluding cadenza supports his claim (unfortunately, most of the public had forgotten about Artie after the previous decade of the big bands). This practically demands comparison with John Coltrane's head-spinning cadenza at the end of "I Want to Talk About You" (the version on "Live at Birdland," collected on "Gentle Side of Coltrane").
Glad you enjoyed. I could hardly believe that as much music there is on YouTube, this version had been overlooked. The old vinyl cleaned up pretty well, except for the on blip toward the end.
thank you for putting this up. haven't enjoyed jazz that much for a while now.
TheCeembee 1 month ago
the very art of perfection
heaven15ful 2 months ago
So pure...
BennyGoodman1977 3 months ago
artie was a special clarinet player........
jimmie5w 3 months ago
Listen to this abstract cadenza!
KaRidder234 6 months ago
My old clarinet teacher once gave his opinion of Artie Shaw vs Benny Goodman: "Artie Shaw was in control of his instrument".
banjocracy 7 months ago
@banjocracy ∽∽ I'm afraid, Benny was too ;)
KaRidder234 6 months ago
The ending candenza is totally over the top. Try writing it down on paper.
profitleads 8 months ago
@profitleads Scriabins mystic chord!
geoffreyefloyd 3 months ago
So much for the myth that Artie walked away from it all (in 1954, 50 years before his death) because he was washed up or even fading artistically (the recording was made in 1953, as shown on the video). And you have the original vinyl? Is it the Decca 1956 release called "Did You Say Party?" I know this track has been reissued (but be careful, viewers, to get the right version). Still, it's a shame the album has never been reissued. (Allmusic.com ignores it--rated "fair," with no comments.)
caponsacchi 9 months ago
@caponsacchi The copy I have is on vinyl from an album released in the 80's but I think you're right that it came out on the "Did You Say Party" album. It's really something, isn't, it?!
TheSwingShift 8 months ago
@caponsacchi In a 2001 NPR interview he said that his clarinet playing on this record is as close to perfection as one can get.
geoffreyefloyd 4 months ago
Thanks. I've long remembered the NPR interviewed and wanted to hear Artie's self-proclaimed "single moment of perfection." And the concluding cadenza supports his claim (unfortunately, most of the public had forgotten about Artie after the previous decade of the big bands). This practically demands comparison with John Coltrane's head-spinning cadenza at the end of "I Want to Talk About You" (the version on "Live at Birdland," collected on "Gentle Side of Coltrane").
caponsacchi 9 months ago
wonderful song and musician.
That's so magic
luisinhio2002 9 months ago 6
beautiful! great arrangement thanks a lot
bobeunie 9 months ago
thank you
honeybee7700 11 months ago
This- and "Rose Room"... life and memories just don't get any better. Thank you!!
dieselheart001 1 year ago
still love it!-thank you
bobeunie 1 year ago
what a wonderful arrangement of our favorite song. Thanks
bobeunie 1 year ago
what a wonderful arrangementto our favorite sone. Thanks
bobeunie 1 year ago
This is also on his Self Portrait album. I know he loved that ending cadenza.
profitleads 1 year ago 2
I must get this again. Had it on vinyl. He played with strings before Bird.
jazzgent 1 year ago
Thank you for this
Sweet song done so well
berriganfan 2 years ago 6
Glad you enjoyed. I could hardly believe that as much music there is on YouTube, this version had been overlooked. The old vinyl cleaned up pretty well, except for the on blip toward the end.
TheSwingShift 2 years ago 2