It’s All Jazz

Here’s an interesting article I read yesterday:

(editor’s note: this was a JazzWax dot com article regarding the girl from ipanema)

I like his inclusion of the Percy Faith recording, but what I like the BEST is his inclusion of Maynard Ferguson’s version in his 3 WORST recordings of the song!

Here’s what I wrote in the comments:

Amen to Maynard’s version being in your worst! The first time I heard it I didn’t even know what song it was!
The melody is horribly underplayed while the entire song focuses on a new, high trumpet part (gee, i wonder why) and some backbeat from otherwise great drummer Stockton Helbing.
WHAT???!!!!

So that’s a tidbit for this morning. More news later!

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On Saturday, September 12, 2009, Palmer Square will host their 18th annual JazzFeast. The open-air festival features performances by some of the industry’s best jazz musicians and showcases cuisine from a selection of the area’s finest restaurants.

This is a free event, there is no need for any tickets. Tickets for the few private parties and events AFTER the day’s performances may be available from such places as ticketmaster, eBay, StubHub, and other places that sell jazz tickets.

Noon-1:00pm Alan Dale & the New Legacy Jazz Band
1:15-2:15pm Princeton University Jazztet
2:30-3:30pm Marlene VerPlanck Group
3:45-4:45pm Roomful of Blues
5:00-6:00pm Smith Street Society

That is the line up for this years event.

Also not using tickets are the various food vendors. Food vendors at Jazzfeast are not serving average festival food. Instead, gourmet selections ranging from samosas and Paella to pulled pork and grilled clams are just some of the many things on the menu.

Sounds like a great event. Since you don’t need tickets, just show up. Come and go as you please. Enjoy!