A nice version. My guess is he was inspired to do the standards (including Slaughter on Tenth Ave) because a lot of disco producers were doing dance versions around '75/'76. The Vast Majority did Love For Sale and 10th Avenue was done by Billy Terrell's Citizens Band, both in '76.
Another great Last arrangement...reminiscent of Stan Kenton's Afro-Cuban stuff. I have the latest two Last DVDs, which are fine but appeal to an older audience primarily. This, on the other hand, is some kick ass shit, man....super tight brass and rhythm sections cookin' all the way. Bravissimo!
Yes, when he really lets his musicians go, no one does it better. I remember his version of "Theme from Exodus" feat. Derek Watkins on Trumpet - he never released it but it was mind blowing stuff!
i totally rock out to this song!
and i sing very loud, and pretend i was a diva with a feather boa on stage :)))
Polumaratonac 1 year ago
I would really like to know if anybody can recognize what organ his playing. Sounds awsome, but i have never seen it before.
leroyholm 2 years ago
whos the trumpet soloist?..I like how he plays with that bent trumpet
mexicovasquez 3 years ago
That's Rick Kiefer
superlast 3 years ago
I think his name is Rick Kiefer.
phstock 3 years ago
James Last the Best of the Best Forever. Superlast than`ks for this video.
bronco1523 3 years ago
THOSE HORNS ARE INCREDIBLE!!! ^_^
JillHill7 3 years ago 2
i blame the cut of trouser!!!
docbreaknik 3 years ago
A nice version. My guess is he was inspired to do the standards (including Slaughter on Tenth Ave) because a lot of disco producers were doing dance versions around '75/'76. The Vast Majority did Love For Sale and 10th Avenue was done by Billy Terrell's Citizens Band, both in '76.
phillydisco 3 years ago
Oops, I meant Billy Jackson's Citizen Band. Billy Terrell was someone else in philly.
phillydisco 3 years ago
beautiful
james last is the best
thank you james last:)
meoramalho 3 years ago
Another great Last arrangement...reminiscent of Stan Kenton's Afro-Cuban stuff. I have the latest two Last DVDs, which are fine but appeal to an older audience primarily. This, on the other hand, is some kick ass shit, man....super tight brass and rhythm sections cookin' all the way. Bravissimo!
LawrenceDavis 3 years ago 3
Thanks for the comment - and this, my friend, is why I uploaded it! Excellent stuff..... only wish he would do this more often.
superlast 3 years ago
So many people have no clue how funky James Last can be, this is an excellent example..wooow..I wished I could have been there hearing it live
iam4heriam4her 3 years ago
Yes, when he really lets his musicians go, no one does it better. I remember his version of "Theme from Exodus" feat. Derek Watkins on Trumpet - he never released it but it was mind blowing stuff!
superlast 3 years ago
trombones are like perfect at 3:44
jazzmaster5500 3 years ago 5
Excellent, I love this old jazzy James Last material!
shockingblue55 4 years ago
Me too, that's why I uploaded it. Thanks for the comment!
superlast 4 years ago
muy auténtico, bravo
parissevilla 4 years ago
haha that was so 70s - i liked the wah wah, that and the guys yellow jacket made me laugh
scottbos68 4 years ago
excellent arrangement
dt6540 4 years ago
Dedicated to Jose Escudaro, buddy, you gave me James Last and taste of class...rest in peace my brother. KG aka Tiger. San Gorgonio class of 1980.
c17pilot 5 years ago