MUSIC
By jazzdogI first heard Joni Mitchell sing “Twisted,” but the gold standard version is Annie Ross who wrote the lyrics to this song, releasing it in 1952. The vocalese is based on a tenor sax solo by Wardell Gray from 1949. In my version, I’m accompanied by the great Seattle jazz pianist, John Hansen.
I Didn’t Know What Time It Was— Music, Richard Rogers; Lyrics, Lorenz Hart. Band: Piano, John Hansen; Emmanuel del Casal; Drums, Brad Gibson
Lush Life–Music & Lyrics, Billy Strayhorn. Band: Piano, John Hansen; Emmanuel del Casal; Drums, Brad Gibson
In Walked Bud–Music, Thelonious Monk wrote this song in honor of fellow pianist, Bud Powell and the tune is loosely based on Irving Berlin’s “Blue Skies”. Listen to this one for the band which is smokin’ hot. Band: Piano, John Hansen; Emmanuel del Casal; Drums, Brad Gibson
More Than You Know–Music, Vincent Youmans; Lyrics, Billy Rose & Edward Eliscu. Band: Piano, John Hansen; Emmanuel del Casal; Drums, Brad Gibson; Trumpet, Dan Hensley
Street of Dreams–Music, Victor Young; Lyrics, Sam M Lewis. Band: Piano, John Hansen; Emmanuel del Casal; Drums, Brad Gibson. I used to sing this to my daughter when she was little.
