September 21, 2008

old fat blokes making sweet, sweet jass

Posted by dogpossum on September 21, 2008 10:06 PM in the category music

I'm off to DJ some blooz tonight, and have just paused to show The Squeeze on of the Best Things about youtube:

Live concerts by freakin' amazing musicians. This is Oscar Peterson and Count Basie playing lovely jazz. Basie was about a zillion years old then. Peterson has only passed away in the last couple of years.
This is a really nice song, and one I might consider playing for blooz dancers. Or lindy hoppers in a quiet moment. Either way, it's sweet listening and dancing.

I especially love the way the drummer is penned off in a little bubble. That's become drummers are Trouble and need to be kept away from the big kids.

Posted by dogpossum on September 21, 2008 10:06 PM in the category music