Thanks for this video of these two Jazz Giants. I used to be a regular at the Flamingo in Soho when The Jazz Couriers performed WOW that was a great band ,sure would love to hear some of that again .
Ronnie swings it but Ben tells a story. Love the elastoplast over the piano maker's identity, typical BBC at the time. Two Scottish players Rick Laird and Jackie Dougan, Scots are very good jazzmen.
Great work as ever from Jackie Dougan. I've enjoyed listening to his drumming for many years. Can anyone here tell me how he came to die in Australia at the age of forty two?
Praising Ben for his articulation here means hearing tones not played, because he introduces the melody in a frowsy manner. Forgive me ! There are a lot of other pieces he's done masterfully.
Ben Webster is from the swing school of tenor playing. He is good at that. But he does not seem quite to get what bop is all about and just plays the pre-bop licks of his youth that don't fit that well here.
I beg to differ, while in comparison to Hawk he did not advance with bop, he did hold his own. Ronnie clearly plays circles around him on ascending and descending patterns but they match well. Webster had a unique capability to weave through tough progression while maintaining his melodic motifs. A good example is his session with Art Tatum on 'All the things you are.' His incessant drive to stay rooted in what he did well made him who he was. No his lack of understanding in bop wasn't it either. His theory knowledge is clear seen in his motif developments on 'Cotton Tail.' Additionally his ballad work with the unmatched subtone is unheard of these days. Playing an exposed ballad the way he does couldn't be matched due to his importance of what he was playing as well as what he left open. So at any rate, while his licks aren't Scott's, they are Webster's and his alone. That is why for the most part, I switched to his set up and currently pursue his sound, alone.
Colossi!!! That was at Marquee Club, London, England, December 20, 1964.
Ronnie Scott,the true aficionado and purveyor of jazz.
Ben's tone and articulation are second to none!
Brilliant thank you for uploading this. 🙏🏽
The great days of jazz in Britain. We thought it would go on forever, but we were wrong.
I agree, I agree....very sad.
Ben is and always will be my hero his sound is amazing and beautiful .
Hotter than hot from Webster and Scott...both at the top of their game, Great Times!!!
man! great music!! classic!!
Ben had a good session with Ronnie and Stan. Class musicians with style.
Thanks for this video of these two Jazz Giants. I used to be a regular at the Flamingo in Soho when The Jazz Couriers performed WOW that was a great band ,sure would love to hear some of that again .
Ben the increible the best !!!!
I loves me some Ben and Ronny is such a giant
BIG BEN!!!!!!
Ronnie's a beast
THIS IS WONDERFUL
Gem.
Ronnie -Carries himself well on this - nice blowin' rhythm secton swingin' well too
Beautiful !
Thanks
Rick Laird went on to play with John McLaughlin on electric bass in one of the first manifestations of his fusion bands.
Ronnie swings it but Ben tells a story. Love the elastoplast over the piano maker's identity, typical BBC at the time. Two Scottish players Rick Laird and Jackie Dougan, Scots are very good jazzmen.
The late, great Rick Laird was Irish
A giant !
thaks a lot for the post
Oui oui 😀
thanks great vid
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
isso e que som bom.
Great work as ever from Jackie Dougan. I've enjoyed listening to his drumming for many years. Can anyone here tell me how he came to die in Australia at the age of forty two?
car crash
pure jazz
Ricky Laird!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Бен ГЕНИЙ !
Ronnie is great, but Ben is BEN! Know what I mean, Vern?
Jumping Ronnie and Flowing Ben...
oh and of course that is that same Rick Laird who played bass in the original Mahavishnu Orchestra.
Yoò Ronny Scot
Anyone know what sax Scott is playing?
Ronnie Scott player a Selmer Mk6 I think
@michael petrillo What are you talking about?!? Ben is AMAZING. Scott may be good, but not here...
Jack White
Can I second that!
Praising Ben for his articulation here means hearing tones not played,
because he introduces the melody in a frowsy manner. Forgive me !
There are a lot of other pieces he's done masterfully.
Ben Webster is from the swing school of tenor playing. He is good at that. But he does not seem quite to get what bop is all about and just plays the pre-bop licks of his youth that don't fit that well here.
I beg to differ, while in comparison to Hawk he did not advance with bop, he did hold his own. Ronnie clearly plays circles around him on ascending and descending patterns but they match well. Webster had a unique capability to weave through tough progression while maintaining his melodic motifs. A good example is his session with Art Tatum on 'All the things you are.' His incessant drive to stay rooted in what he did well made him who he was. No his lack of understanding in bop wasn't it either. His theory knowledge is clear seen in his motif developments on 'Cotton Tail.' Additionally his ballad work with the unmatched subtone is unheard of these days. Playing an exposed ballad the way he does couldn't be matched due to his importance of what he was playing as well as what he left open. So at any rate, while his licks aren't Scott's, they are Webster's and his alone. That is why for the most part, I switched to his set up and currently pursue his sound, alone.
rhythm section swings like a brick