Ah,the eight-handed Mr.Hession putting on a bravura performance-again!A moody,haunting tune and played magically br Mr.H.What would Utube be without him?Thank you indeed.
I discovered Don Ewell through recordings while I was learning the stride piano style in high school. His style appealed to me. Martha and I were delighted to get to know and work with Don during the 1970's. Eubie never mentioned the piano's ultimate destination to us; I am hoping that the grand piano ended up at the Eubie Blake collection in the Maryland Historical Museum.
WOW, I love the Lullaby of the Leaves. Nice ending. The stride section at the 2:50 mark is cool, and then it kind of boogies...what a combo. I know of the slower plain version, so this was a delight. Thanx for posting!
This music is one of the great Am. songbook classics that is so musically well constructed that it lends itself to various interpretations. My preference is to start a great tune like this with a blank slate and no preconceived arrangement. Whatever picture is painted is just as much a surprise to me as to the listener. Jazz improvisation is the gift that keeps on giving.
Great ! I specially love the ending !
zorbazig 3 years ago
Hi Jim, how are you?
Great Performance?
have you got pictures of Don?
alehage 3 years ago
Certainly, in our private family photo albums I have photos from our house and from a radio show that we did together.
jazznbear 3 years ago
Ah,the eight-handed Mr.Hession putting on a bravura performance-again!A moody,haunting tune and played magically br Mr.H.What would Utube be without him?Thank you indeed.
Squarerig 3 years ago
i n c r e í b l e
paztijazz 3 years ago
you should enjoy the niels henning ørsted pedersen version on his album "friends forever in memory of kenny drew".
;)
geow9 4 years ago
I discovered Don Ewell through recordings while I was learning the stride piano style in high school. His style appealed to me. Martha and I were delighted to get to know and work with Don during the 1970's. Eubie never mentioned the piano's ultimate destination to us; I am hoping that the grand piano ended up at the Eubie Blake collection in the Maryland Historical Museum.
jazznbear 4 years ago
WOW, I love the Lullaby of the Leaves. Nice ending. The stride section at the 2:50 mark is cool, and then it kind of boogies...what a combo. I know of the slower plain version, so this was a delight. Thanx for posting!
idasynco 4 years ago
This music is one of the great Am. songbook classics that is so musically well constructed that it lends itself to various interpretations. My preference is to start a great tune like this with a blank slate and no preconceived arrangement. Whatever picture is painted is just as much a surprise to me as to the listener. Jazz improvisation is the gift that keeps on giving.
jazznbear 4 years ago