Martial Solal & Toots Thielemans - Body And Soul

[rupertshean]

only left ear works



[ardiesken]

Toots is 89... and still playing and having fun like a child

[nosnetromj]

Very nice, but even better is Bill Evans & Toots playing Body & Soul on Evans' album "Affinity".

[MOTIF687]

Toots is the BEST!!!

[keepthemusicplaying0]

Breathtaking!!

[SvendBosanvovski]

Every so often an utterly unique human being emerges from the mass of us and, because they take a road less travelled, discover some special means for conveying what life has taught them without the use of language. They plug their heart into yours, and if you are open enough, you will hear their story. Toots Thielemans is one of those unique people. One of the greatest musicians who have ever lived.

[sinestemusic]

Very beautiful piece wonderfully played by two virtuosos!

Thank you!

[markbra]

This piano player is very strange and bitter-sweet !

[namniekib]

Martial has that post-bop jazz feel to his playing.He reminds me of Joe Zawinul or is that the other way 'round? : o

[treygroove65]

Lo tengo como favorito pero escucho solo por el canal izquierdo.

Como dice el bambino,

" es una pena nene"

[mtalaba]

At one point in an interview with Toots, a New York jazz critic mentioned this work with Solal as a great collaboration. The critic went on to say that Solal's musicianship had been vastly underrated and under-recognized. note: Thielemans and Solal made a CD during this period & it may still be available. It is fantastic!

[BrunoJazzmanLeicht]

Why is Martial Solal nearly forgotten?

Top cooperation, superb tune.

Bruno Leicht

[AryDiegg]

True that! One of the best Jazzpianists of all time (my opinion) and nobody knowing him anymore... But luckaly he isn't forgotten yet!

[corelgott]

i'll never forget him because of his soundtrack for one of my favorite films "À bout de souffle"! just great!

nice post. thank you!

[BrunoJazzmanLeicht]

absolutely ... one of the finest soundtracks ever, and much less dated than the movie.

[cccustard]

@BrunoJazzmanLeicht

The greatest pianist I've ever seen. Brought tears to my eyes in Dijon. And why not?

[BrunoJazzmanLeicht]

@cccustard -- Have you noticed the great quote of "Artistry In Rhythm", Stan Kenton's theme? I can understand why he brought tears to your eyes. It's the joy, man, just joy!

[hernancito2000]

paaa....

[keepthemusicplaying0]

Superb!

[Dandylullaby]

Marvelous!

[abath07]

Toots Thielemans born Brussels, April 29, 1922) is a Belgian jazz artist well known for his harmonica playing. He is often credited by jazz aficionados and jazz critics as being among the greatest jazz harmonica players of the century. He moved to the US in 1952 where he was a member of Charlie Parker's All Stars. He played and recorded with names like Ella Fitzgerald, The George Shearing Quintet, Quincy Jones, Bill Evans, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Astrud Gilberto, Elis Regina and others...

[mtalaba]

What a treasure this is! Thank you, savelonp for all of the Solal-Thielemans duets you posted!!

[bradxx49]

unbelieveably beautiful