Lush Life

Stan Getz performs Billy Strayhorn's most famous composition accompaigned by Jim McNeely (piano), Marc Johnson (bass) and Victor Lewis (drums). Recorded 1983 in Napa Valley, California

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• getz
• billy
• strayhorn

[zenbooter]

hi tobias, of course i am partial to Stan's music, sooo, Thank you for the love. i humbly urge you or anyone to find a recording of "Focus". recorded in July,Sept.and Oct. 1961and released by Verve. i hesitate to mention this, i believe it was chosen by Downbeat as the Jazz recording of that yr.,and nevertheless, an incredible musical venture, z.

[tobiasrueger]

Hi Z., 'Focus' is available on iTunes.

If you are looking for the original LP it shouldn't a problem to find a copy.

Ssome of the pieces from that album can be found also on YouTube:

[tobiasrueger]

...sorry, links do not work. Seach for 'stan getz' + 'focus'.

[zenbooter]

hey man, thanks for reply but I unfortunately did not make myself clear enough. I simply wanted to offer more of Stan's art and again I urge those who give a hoot to go find this lp/cd "Focus" and listen to it. The story behind the music recording alone is worth checking out. Man it was a nice surprise to find you are into Latino,, especially your loads of Cal Tjader,whose music stands alone among the "10's" as my favorite. Check out "The Contemporary Music of Mexico and Brazil" on Fantasy. GBWY

[sixteenman]

Stan Getz ! nebody play like this today.The young lyons playing with the brain,Getz playied with brain,heart and specially very,very,very elegance and good taste.Can you find this qualitys on the Berklee lyons?

[zalchitty]

Legendary Stan Getz performing Strayhorn.s "Lush Life"

[anonysquirrel]

Masterful! He embedded his improvisations in the melody. A real crowd pleaser.

[austinhinchey]

Strayhorn and Getz! God! What a wonderful combination!!!!!!

[JeraldRJ1]

I'm a Coltrane follower BUT I love some Getz. Great technician on Tenor. I will learn Bossa Nova listening to him. Love this music clip!