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.
Two greats at their best! What a treat!!Thanks for posting this!!!
landztranz 2 years ago
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.
abath07 4 years ago
Phenomenal playing--and incredible rapport between the two.
mtalaba 4 years ago