Thanks so much for adding that info about the arranger. Such an under-appreciated task except to other musicians. John makes me proud I'm a New Yorker!
A luminous and haunting rework of the John Coltrane classic "Central Park West" with a Big Band setting that allowed for a even richer and more textured narrative #WestSideOfJazz
Excellent. Another recording that falls within this kind of larger-than-life big band sound with a touch of the City is Bob Mintzer's "Heart of the Matter".
Does any music-form in the world equal the depths of jazz when plumbing the human feelings? The aspirations, the sadness, the strengths, the loneliness in a boring crowd, sometimes?
For me, the theme is not only beautiful, but the arrangement really wonderful. But what is remarkable is the sound and mixing, it was the first time I heard a big band as well recorded (and in public). This disc is a must-have, I suggest you also listen to the album version of What's New ... and Pools great sound and music ....
Tiberi at one time when Giant Steps was in the book did Coltrane's solo the closest of anyone then or since; Truly a gifted player; saw them play one afternoon when there were more people in the audience sadly than in the band...........due to a weather report for rain...............Biviano playing lead. When it did eventually pour, they turned off the power but Woody invited everybody up onto the stage; the band played....we listened-incredible!! Thanks Woody.
hello saxophoneman this theme is written in D in the Bb real book I think it is rather in C# but I may be wrong : I just transcribed this fine solo and preferred writing it down in C ! I put all the sharps (and they were a lot, believe me) as accidentals to improve my sight reading for licks with sharps
Several of these tunes were later released on "The Best of Woody Herman and his Big Band - The Concord Years". Search "Best-Concord-Years-Woody-Herman" at Amazon.com
Actually, it's in four different keys connected by ii-V7-i's. You have the ii-V's of B, D, Ab, F. up a minor third, a tritone, and then down a minor third. It's similar to Giant Steps in the sense that it's a modulatory key cycle. so no. there is not only one key signature, but instead four.
Very nice version of this tune. A really favorite of mine! Woody always had a great band with fine solists. I was happy to see the band a coupe of times in Sweden.
This arrangement always gives me chills! What I would do to listen to this big band live
Just in case anybody is wondering, this arrangement is by John Fedchock. The leader of The New York Big Band.
Thanks so much for adding that info about the arranger. Such an under-appreciated task except to other musicians. John makes me proud I'm a New Yorker!
I’ve been listening for the last couple of years….this song is surreal personification of larger than life.
A luminous and haunting rework of the John Coltrane classic "Central Park West" with a Big Band setting that allowed for a even richer and more textured narrative #WestSideOfJazz
Man, I keep coming back to this.
Woody always had a great band and terrific arrangers working for him. Exciting, thrilling sound!
what a sound. massive!
this cats band was so incredible... I can listen to Woody Herman all day
Thank you for this wonderful sound track.... I cry every time I play it
I know what you mean...
Wonderful arrangement, beautiful blends and it cries out.
Beautiful version....I've been listening to this for months and failed to comment. Thanks for uploading!!
Yup! I'm still here listening!!
Excellent. Another recording that falls within this kind of larger-than-life big band sound with a touch of the City is Bob Mintzer's "Heart of the Matter".
Does any music-form in the world equal the depths of jazz when plumbing the human feelings? The aspirations, the sadness, the strengths, the loneliness in a boring crowd, sometimes?
no
Brilliant album some superb music by a master of BIG BAND MUSIC
Played this in college...great chart!
Thanks for everything Woody over the years, Clive Gaby u.k.
great arrangement ! Frank Tiberi solo was wonderful !
For me, the theme is not only beautiful, but the arrangement really wonderful. But what is remarkable is the sound and mixing, it was the first time I heard a big band as well recorded (and in public).
This disc is a must-have, I suggest you also listen to the album version of What's New ... and Pools
great sound and music ....
Thanks for posting this. Been looking for it for years. Frank Tiberi is incredible!
My Highschool Band Played this rendition circa 2003
Love Woody a LOT! Great tune too!
Tiberi at one time when Giant Steps was in the book did Coltrane's solo the closest of anyone then or since; Truly a gifted player; saw them play one afternoon when there were more people in the audience sadly than in the band...........due to a weather report for rain...............Biviano playing lead. When it did eventually pour, they turned off the power but Woody invited everybody up onto the stage; the band played....we listened-incredible!! Thanks Woody.
Beautiful
GOD! I wish I could have seen the "herd"....
Great chart by John Fedchock.
sublime.
Love
hello saxophoneman
this theme is written in D in the Bb real book
I think it is rather in C# but I may be wrong : I just transcribed this fine solo and preferred writing it down in C ! I put all the sharps (and they were a lot, believe me) as accidentals to improve my sight reading for licks with sharps
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Well said John Perks!
Sorry for a late reply - only just got back to this recording by Woody. Thanks.
Several of these tunes were later released on "The Best of Woody Herman and his Big Band - The Concord Years". Search "Best-Concord-Years-Woody-Herman" at Amazon.com
Big band version of a John Coltrane original. Excellent arrangement.
Very Elegant, too
Sounds similar to how Stan Kenton would score the piece. The tenor sax solo is a nice contrast to what Coltrane did on soprano.
who needs heroin when music like this exists
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Actually, it's in four different keys connected by ii-V7-i's. You have the ii-V's of B, D, Ab, F. up a minor third, a tritone, and then down a minor third. It's similar to Giant Steps in the sense that it's a modulatory key cycle. so no. there is not only one key signature, but instead four.
It must be said that Woody's Herd is in great form
Very nice version of this tune. A really favorite of mine!
Woody always had a great band with fine solists. I was happy to see the band a coupe of times in Sweden.