“Peter, Adam love the podcast just wanted to note that in your top ten solos list you neglected the greatest straight ahead piano solo evaaaaaaaaaah. That being Herbie’s solo on All Of You from the Miles record My Funny Valentine - the phrasing, the interaction, the rhythm, the SWING!! Amazing...
While there may be solos of different styles, genres and time periods that equal Herbie’s playing, nothing will ever be better.
So to atone for your grievous omission would you be into doing a whole podcast on this one solo?
There is definitely more than enough meat on that bone.
Tnx!
Noam
PS - Also how about an examination of the term solo? I’ve always felt like that word in the context of a jazz group performance is inaccurate and misleading. A large part of what makes Herbie’s performance on All Of You so great is the interaction between him, Ron and Tony. I think if we had different vocabulary for what we call a solo it would help people learning the music (really everyone) to listen and interact more.”
Noam215 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/18