One year later and this is still one of my favorite videos on RU-vid. All three ladies on the front line are perfection and the rhythm section is rock steady.
Well, has anyone ever heard a more tasteful version of 'Savoy Blues' than this? Well done, ladies. And many thanks to RaoulDuke504 for recording it for the benefit of those of us who are thousands of miles away.
These ladies are outstanding and form a dream band. This performance brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Pops Coffee for mentioning this video on your blog.
Michel, have you seen Haruka's latest New Year fun video, made with her friends in Tokyo? It's: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ybgMBvSXCGk.html
I find this performance mesmerizing. Every note the right note and without 'crash-bash-boom' they make it swing so persuasively. For such a tiny frame I am amazed at the power that Haruka somehow taps into. They deserved a standing ovation.
Savoy Blues? More like Savory Blues -- very tasty. Excellent performances all around. Haruka is great as always. Clarinet was very nice indeed. Love this group.
Wonderful performances ladies! Chloe always So tasteful on clarinet, and Haruka on trombone, excellent sound. Marla on trumpet is a treat, the solid rhythm section is invaluable to be able to accomplish this sound!
Yet to hear Molly play a solo is exquisite. I want Gibson to build her a custom Jazz axe to her tastes, give her the prototype and I'll bet you I WOULD have one delivered to my Artist toute de suite.
Did not know Molly played the upright 👍🏻Doesn’t surprise me cause this lady has great talent .....along with the rest of the band. Class act. Can’t wait to listen to them LIVE!!!
Wow ! By this time they were way past being an novelty act and were performing tight, full traditional jazz. A sign of things to come, one can hear a couple years later. Don't know how I missed this .. perhaps because Julie Schexnayder was missing, or I knew that hall could be problematic, or because I've heard Savoy Blues a hundred times. Randy clearly knew how to get great audio and video, avoiding the awful reverb in that room - Thank You !
Bob Throne: with that personell they were never a novelty act no matter what whoever booked them thought. Serious contenders for best jazz clarinetist and best jazz trombonist today, Marla Dixon to lead, super solid rythem section - that is as solid a traditional New Orleans Jazz Band as there is. Only Tuba Skinny comes close. In my warped opinion not even Shotgun or Loose Marbles but I'll listen to and enjoy any jazz band.
Bob, I agree. Randy placed himself the only place he could get decent sound while recording, by being as near the band as possible. That museum with its stone walls, and floors was not made for concerts. Of course he has been doing a great job for years recording live music in New Orleans.
Inspirational!! Your arrangement & musical innovations rival that of Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen on his 1st Kapp Album in 1962 (my favorite) Yours - BanjoBob
Shaye Cohn started Shake 'em Up! Amazing. And since she was replaced by Hiruki(sorry) Shay must have been playing trombone as I did see on one video. Thank you for the link.
I usually listen to bebop jazz, but just this band is exceptionally special. Beyond jazz genres, this band always gives me great groove and musicality comfortably. I am so proud that Haruka-san is a member of this great band as the same Japanese. Any plan for this band to come to Japan once the covid-19 situation is settled ? I would love to see Haruka-san's triumphal performance to Japan!
