Couldn't disagree more about Brubeck's "pretty bad" solo. What he does rhythmically is so dramatic that even Morello is heard responding to it. His solo starts in a pretty standard fashion, though more melodic than usual for him. He then goes into that repeated, complex rhythm/harmonic pattern that knocks Morello into slightly speeding up the tempo to maintain equilibrium. Listen to the last few bars, then go to the beginning; there's a slight change in tempo. In short, Brubeck was brilliant.
@scrambledegg81 This was recorded in Copenhagen in March, 1958, shortly after Gene Wright joined the group, and first appeared on an LP in that year entitled "The Dave Brubeck Quartet in Europe". That version had the section from about 4:00 to 4:35 edited out. It has since appeared on several different CDs. (One even got the sound right, with the alto on the right instead of the left channel.) This has to be one of Paul Desmond's best performances ever.
@Roboviewer I listened to an hour+ long NPR bit on Desmond some months ago. He was always a bit of a character, but from what I heard, his live stuff was absolutely prime up to the mid to late 60's when (going by medical judgment) the cancer may have taken root. Either way, I love this piece to no end. :)
Following Gene Wright's bass line is how I cut my musical teeth playing bass. One of the most unsung bassists ever. His work here on"Tangerine" is amazing.
The most well thought out on the fly alto sax player that ever lived.
No other player could taulk with the cool deliberate foresight that Paul
Desmond let just spill out like a mountain stream.
mtgalto 1 month ago
Wonderful stuff.........
jeffthrow6892 2 months ago
Couldn't disagree more about Brubeck's "pretty bad" solo. What he does rhythmically is so dramatic that even Morello is heard responding to it. His solo starts in a pretty standard fashion, though more melodic than usual for him. He then goes into that repeated, complex rhythm/harmonic pattern that knocks Morello into slightly speeding up the tempo to maintain equilibrium. Listen to the last few bars, then go to the beginning; there's a slight change in tempo. In short, Brubeck was brilliant.
SuperBigHonk 2 months ago
DAT DOUBLE BASS!
ALSPEHEIR 2 months ago
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katethegreat91 4 months ago
My great great grandfather composed this song, great to see such a wonderful musician playing his song.
NondasDervisis 6 months ago 3
Awesometastic. I listen to this almost everyday. Where did you find the song?
marleyfan008 10 months ago
@marleyfan008 This was on "The Essence of Dave Brubeck," popular series from Sony back in the '80s and '90s, but only available on CD.
scrambledegg81 10 months ago
@scrambledegg81 This was recorded in Copenhagen in March, 1958, shortly after Gene Wright joined the group, and first appeared on an LP in that year entitled "The Dave Brubeck Quartet in Europe". That version had the section from about 4:00 to 4:35 edited out. It has since appeared on several different CDs. (One even got the sound right, with the alto on the right instead of the left channel.) This has to be one of Paul Desmond's best performances ever.
kocn53 7 months ago
@kocn53 Anyone that edits out Dave Brubeck should be drawn & quartered. :D
scrambledegg81 7 months ago
@scrambledegg81 Actually, that Brubeck solo is pretty bad. I get
the impression that his studio solos were worked out beforehand
after listening to some of his live performances.
Roboviewer 6 months ago
@Roboviewer I listened to an hour+ long NPR bit on Desmond some months ago. He was always a bit of a character, but from what I heard, his live stuff was absolutely prime up to the mid to late 60's when (going by medical judgment) the cancer may have taken root. Either way, I love this piece to no end. :)
scrambledegg81 6 months ago
I love how he chooses to end the solo, Paul.
theinvisiblelight 1 year ago
BZ
SeajackNSCC 1 year ago
Some of the best alto playing I've ever heard.
bassjackgruv 1 year ago 6
@bassjackgruv could never agree more with that
Hubcool367 5 months ago
HELL YEAH!!!!!
destiny66 1 year ago
this song is transcendent
alexxpacificifilms 1 year ago
Following Gene Wright's bass line is how I cut my musical teeth playing bass. One of the most unsung bassists ever. His work here on"Tangerine" is amazing.
koibster 1 year ago 7
Great song. Liking the slide show part as well.
theit219 1 year ago