The younger gels are working on an anthen for yoot choir at RFEC that is such a close riff on “Take Five” that the piece has been going through my head more or less continually the past few days.
(And speaking of riffs, for those of you who don’t know, of course I am again stealing Mr. FLG’s idea for this post format and title.)
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November 14, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Fear and Loathing in Georgetown
No to mention stealing one of my favorite songs.
November 14, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Diane
I prefer Blue Rondo a la Turk, myself. The entire Take Five album has been a favorite since I bought it back in high school ( and subsequently replaced that with the CD).
November 14, 2009 at 11:21 pm
basilseal
Ah yes…”The sound of a Dry Martini”…The greatest alto sax man evah, Paul Desmond. You can keep Charlie Parker, I’ll take Desmond every time…He was the one who also wrote Take Five…Written in 5/4 time…A classic.
November 16, 2009 at 12:09 am
Boy Named Sous
I myself favor Thelonious. “Well You Needn’t” is one of my favorites.
November 16, 2009 at 12:17 am
Boy Named Sous
As for The Sound of a Dry Martini, Mr. Monk had an answer for that.
November 16, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Old Dominion Tory
A magnificent piece of music. And, yes, Paul Desmond was nothing short of brilliant. If you can find his 1961 album on Bluebird Records (now on CD), buy it. You’ll be glad you did. For me, it’s a stunning accompaniment for a dry martini on a summer afternoon.