Randolyn
Bill Evans is far and away my favorite. My favorite compositions of his are Blue in Green and Flamenco Sketches. But some of his best work is when he does interpretations of other people's music.
heart ninja pirate right now i'm tackling his solo on
What Is This Thing Called Love?, and it's super tricky! i love his chords and licks, though. this is the first time i've played a transcription of his solo, and it's really fun.
on April 15 i saw Dave Brubeck, and he was phenomenal! his quartet featured the new alto player, Bobby Millitello, and i was in awe.
surprised this guy was soooooooooooooooo good; he lit the stage on fire with his solos. i could tell he was trying to sound a bit like Paul Desmond, but he ended up sounding more like Cannonball Adderley, which was great. Brubeck hasn't lost his touch either, and the guy seemed really grateful for his quartet and big band. the big band's last three songs were
Blue Rondo A La Turk,
Take Five, and
Take the "A" Train, which were a thrill to listen to. guys, if Brubeck's ever in town, you
must see him if you haven't already; it's a show you will never forget.
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