Stan was the biggest influence on my playing. I think the first time I heard one of his recordings, I connected with him. I could feel what he felt when he played and when I was in a sad or depressed state, I'd sit in the dark and listen to Stan for hours. Thank God for allowing Stan to be part of my life.
Have always loved stans playing since my dad introduced me to his music when I was small. My father went to HS with him in the Bronx. Said - he charmed all his teachers... I guess something one is born with. Thanks Stan. Thanks dad.
In a conversation with a brilliant young black saxist back in 79/80 I in my youthful attempt to appear hip said something less than flattering about Desmond and Getz etc. I was set straight quickly. Trane also recognized Getz's greatness all real players would I think.
I bought this album, "People Time" soon after it was released at a record store in LA & fell in love with every song & not long after, I happened to meet Stan's son, Steve at a meeting in the greater LA area I wanna say by chance but don't believe it was & we became friends, Steve eventually relocated to San Diego & gigged there for a while as Steve was a jazz drummer & this wasn't long after his dad, Stan Getz passed
That Abbey Lincoln is an incredible recording. Stan Getz's solos are simply marvelous. There's a couple of Cybil Sheppard videos on u tube of an album she recorded with Getz & his solos on that record are also incredibly great. Seems to me that he really enjoyed playing with & supporting vocalists. Getz was incredible - one of the greatest jazz musicians. He certainly has blessed & made my life more enjoyable through his playing. Thanks for uploading & sharing this great video of him with us.
Anyone know what model horn Stan played? I think I read he played a Selmer Mk VI but since those didn't come out until '54 (I think) I was wondering what he played earlier on?
