One of the few American films that yielded TWO (separately released) soundtracks. The original KC and KC "After Dark". Both are excellent. The only other major film I know with TWO soundtracks is Amadeus. (1986)
Found this video and it's great "hand played" music from an era or decades forming the basis for our modern society. This music is unfortunately forgotten by so many in our country. Love it!
He actually first recorded it in early 1934 (as well as later that year, which reached no. 2 in the charts the following year) and his mother passed in 1935. It definitely sounds as if he would have written it after the passing of someone so dear to his heart.
@@jazzbonept Yes, I love the song and have the music. I play it every now and then on my piano. It is a sad piece and I always think of why it was written.
Between this video and the "Swingin' With Duke" PBS documentary, one can get a modern take of the Swing era through the lens of two notable hubs where this style developed: Kansas City and New York City (Harlem). I love showing jazz history students clips of these documentaries (and recommending watching the entire videos) because they provide an engaging introduction for considering jazz of this period. Of course there was a whole lot more going on during that time, including the prominence of bands led by Billy Paige, Bennie Moten, Fletcher Henderson, Chick Webb, Jimmie Lunceford, Paul Whiteman, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, etc., but these videos provide as good an introduction as any. Thank you for sharing this gem!
just found out about this gem. I've been listening to the Kansas City movie soundtrack for decades and it's only today that I see them playing the song. Thanks!!!!
I accidentally tuned into Maine Public Radio jazz one Friday night (back about when the movie soundtrack came out), and they were playing Froggy Bottom. I hunted and found the album (at a local record store, back when we had those) and this is still my 2nd or 3rd favorite soundtrack. I'd heard of this movie and finally went hunting on youtube for it a few months ago. I watch this a lot, and a Jeff Healey and the Jazz Wizards concert. I remember the liner notes daring people to spot the mics in the movie...
This was absolutely Awesome! So glad I found this.. I was very fortunate to be able to visit the Jazz Museum in KC and this reminded me of why I fell in love with Jazz. Thanks for posting!
There are a few Jazz clubs in KC that probably don’t swing with the same Awesome vibe on this video but you would not be disappointed and there are many talented musicians that can certainly bounce! Look into New Orleans as well.
They cut the best scene out of this. Joshu Redman and James Carter have a rhythm changes battle across the bar. Haven't been able to find that clip anywhere on the internet. I have it at home, but it's on VHS. Lol
@@nathanmcamis6749 My apologies, I thought it was with James Carter, but that session is also amazing, maybe there is a newer version as I think the one I referenced is one of the original ones. Would love to see the one you mention.
@tomas5577 I would love for you to see it too. Lol.. I dont know why my VHS version is different than the ones I've seen on you tube. It's got a few extra tunes on it I think.
I saw this band live with the Verve tour. Only one not on the show was Joshua. Killer live. I agree that certain approaches to soloing not necessarily in keeping with what cats were playing back then. The two horns that nail the overall tenor of the time is Nicholas Payton (cause, well, he’s a beast) and James Carter. Joshua Redmon plays really fine too. Others…meh…. This does however capture the essence of a jam in many regards. Still dig this soundtrack for what it is.
NO, Charlie Parker isn't able to play Solitude in this way, he likes to play a lot of notes in a few seconds but he doesn't know how to play the right note on the right time., he shows off his technical virtuosity only .
WENT TO 18TH & VINE in summer 86, a Greyhound trip. Stretched out my arm, but nby shook it - just had to shake it with AIR. Piney Brown had already gone ...4 good 🇫🇮
This is a jam session by musicians associated with Altman's film "Kansas City". Great for what it is, sort of a "fictional documentary". Contemporary musicians interpreting KC jazz. Lots of vibe, not an exact historical recreation. Easy to criticize if you are familiar with Jazz from that era.
Saxes: Plenty of inappropriately modern ventures into the altissimo--and long, rambling pointless solos. There is little essence of the feel of '30s KC style here. (bad intonation as well, but even that's not authentic!) This is why a lot of folks just don't get jazz. Jo Jones be throwing cymbals. Get your head around Lester and Hershel--SUBSTANCE.
Absolutely correct. But these guys don't know what it was really like. Best stylistic tune in the movie is "Indiana". "Solitude"at the end titles is right there too.
