[Bud Jackson]

Dan,

Interesting! I didn’t know they originally recorded it at this faster speed! But I think that ultimately, they made the right decision by slowing the speed down for the feel of this song.

Thanks! — Bud

[Bud Jackson]

Tim,

Yeah, there’s a lot to be said for those 3 or 4 chord songs. And it’s fun to see what some great musicians can do with this stuff, like the Stray Cats! And I love the way the Beatles expanded the Rock chord repertoire by expanded it with more complicated Jazz type chords. Though I don’t think they used 9th or 11th chords, their chord progressions sure created a more varied color palette in their original songs.

I appreciated your video here very much! — Bud

[Bud Jackson]

Chris & Jung,

I’m in total agreement with both of you! I just watched this & was so surprised to see Mona & Lisa do the new Beatles song so quickly! I hope this brings a lot more people into the MLT Club. Excellent ladies, with Rudi & Makaela’s support! I’ll be looking for this with some commentary probably from Lisa & Mona tomorrow!

WOW, what a wonderful video! Thank You! — Bud J.

[Bud Jackson]

Chris,

So you’re a Jazz fan too! I remember that you had spoken of going to a local Jazz festival. Art Tatum must have had many past lives as a piano player! (Maybe he WAS Liszt at one time?) It’s hard to understand that level of musicianship! I looked him up on wiki & found out some cool stuff, like he was very modest, gentlemanly & didn’t use drugs. He had to quit drinking though. I didn’t know that he sang Blues too!

I’ve seen Oscar Peterson twice, & once each for Evans, Jarrett, Monk & Corea. And Hancock a few times. I regret not keeping up my piano skills, other than doing vocal warm-ups in class w/piano.

(Sorry to name drop — you can probably do that too!) I’ve seen Cab Calloway, & one of his trumpeters, Jonah Jones. That last piece in “Stormy Weather” is Cab doing “Jumpin’ in Jive’ w/the Nicholas Brothers dance team. That whole piece is incredible! My students couldn’t believe it when I showed it to them 2 years ago!

And I gotta tell you, I saw Lena Horn & Tony Bennett together in concert in New York City in 1974! Backed by a big band with members from Doc Severinsen’s Tonight Show Band! That was a great concert! And I met Tony around 1980, and he was super nice to talk to!

I haven’t seen all of Stormy Weather — just clips, so I WILL watch it this weekend. THANKS!

This may be the fastest Jazz trumpet solo I’ve ever heard! Freddie Hubbard, another master that I’ve seen live, had incredible technique, with Art Tatum like speed! And Eddie Daniels is on this recording too, playing alto! AND — I just saw the MLT video that I think we’ll see tomorrow advertised on YouTube — so I’m gonna watch it — NOW!

THANKS AGAIN and TAKE CARE! — Bud

Just One of Those Things – YouTube

[Bud Jackson]

To Chris, Jung, Jurgen, Tim, Daryl, Thomas, & Everyone,

Thanks for all the great videos! I’ve enjoyed them all, & some I hadn’t seen before! In response, I’m posting 3 more, which I’m sure you’ll find very entertaining, w/wonderful musicianship & showmanship! You can’t go wrong with any of these performances!

1.) Art Taum, (1909 – 1956) “Tiger Rag” Here’s a note transcription of what Art IMPROVISED as an almost completely blind pianist! This is amazing, & I doubt anyone can play faster than this!

Art Tatum ‘Tiger Rag’ Audio + Sheet Music – YouTube

2.) Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller, (1904 – 1943) “Aint Misbehavin.” Here’s a funny & entertaining
song he wrote & played in the movie “Stormy Weather.”
(This would be a good older tune for Mona & Lisa to do in their own style!)

Fats Waller – Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Stormy Weather (1943) – YouTube

3.) Billy Joel, (1949 – present) “Angry Young Man.” From his Russian concert in 1987; a more peaceful time! I love the way he gestures & flirts w/the audience while performing!

Billy Joel – Prelude / Angry Young Man (from A Matter of Trust – The Bridge to Russia) – YouTube

— Bud Jackson

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Art Tatum 'Tiger Rag' Audio + Sheet Music

The Dixieland classic "Tiger Rag" as played by the legendary Art Tatum.Note:- Audio comes from the Zenph re-performance of the original 1933 recording by Tat...

[Bud Jackson]

Thanks Jurgen,

Nice comment! I would like to see a peaceful, more understanding World with acceptance of cultural differences & diversity. We need to help spread the word! — Bud

[Bud Jackson]

Jurgen,

Yeah! I’ve always loved that first heavy metal song the Beatles did! They set the style for many other bands to follow! I’m sure I’ve seen Paul play this live somewhere in the 4 times I went to his concerts.

Good pick! — Bud

[Bud Jackson]

Tim,

That was definitely fun to watch! So much energy and musicianship on a simple melody, but man they did somethin’ great with it!

Thanks! — Bud

[Bud Jackson]

Jurgen,

Thank you for that very interesting documentary, & I do like the Zither sound! Very cool, and with the bow and various techniques, the young lady here got some real weird avant garde worthy sounds! I’ll try sending you this Tijuana Brass version of “The 3rd Man Theme.” I saw them for the 1st time in 1967 in Seattle! (Imagine that!) They were hugely popular back then & had many hits.

I love all those unusual instruments, & I took some “World Music” classes for Teacher credits, among all the other classes in Conducting, Instrumental & Vocal Techniques & on into the night.
I don’t have a Zither, but I own 2 Talking Drums from Nigeria, & a Djembe from Mali. I studied with 3 different Master Drummers from Nigeria, Senegal & Ghana. But I’m mainly a trumpet player, & can play many Brass, Woodwind, String & Percussion instruments.

The problem is trying to keep up with all of them! I was in Germany only once in 1982, when I visited 15 European countries, plus Kenya. I’ve found out that my ancestry is mostly English, Irish, Scottish, Norwegian, Danish, Canadian, but also 12% French & German from northern Switzerland! And I’ve been to all those places! I was born in Hawaii, & live near Seattle, but I also lived in New York City for 2 years & travelled around in a Rock Band. I’ve had Music students from all over the World, so I have more of an International attitude about things. I get bothered by all the craziness in US politics. I believe that ALL people deserve respect, & that countries & people have to STOP choosing sides! (“We the People” means EVERYONE!)

Thanks for all your interesting comments Jurgen! PEACE BRO’! — Bud Jackson

3rd Man Theme – YouTube

[Bud Jackson]

Jurgen,

Sure, I remember this theme, but I hadn’t seen the video until now of the zither performance. A weird, but interesting sound, and a nice solo here! I first heard the “Third Man Theme” when it was recorded by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass. Herb & his wife Lani Hall recently did a concert nearby here, & he’s 88 years old now! He’s still playing & touring, along with sculpting & painting! I missed the last show unfortunately because I had a very mild case of covid. I’m all better now!

I HAD seen the video of the von Trapp great grandchildren singing “Edelweiss.” I just googled it, and apparently, the four newest von Trapps here gave their last full-time professional performance in 2016, where they live in Portland, Oregon! That’s about 4 hours from me. Time marches on!

— Bud J.

[Bud Jackson]

Jurgen,

I had not heard that Deep Purple recording before. They really kicked some A.. on that one! I would put up a few more videos, but I’m having trouble with YouTube lately! But no time for that either. I’ve got practice to do, then I’m helping the clarinets at a school, followed by a band rehearsal tonight! Have a nice evening on the other side of the Pond! — Bud

[Bud Jackson]

Jung,

That young lady’s piano rendition was beautiful! And too bad there are no recordings of Liszt!

— Bud

[Bud Jackson]

Jung,

<font color=”rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)” face=”inherit”>Wow, so many great movies and music here! I wish </font>I<font color=”rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)” face=”inherit”> had time to comment on them all, but I’m just enjoying looking thru all these selections. Thanks to everyone! — Bud</font>

[Bud Jackson]

Hi Jung,

Thanks for replying, and you are so correct! I’m aware that most kids taking Music classes aren’t going to make a living from Music, & these classes might be their only chance. But they do learn to rehearse together, cooperate, & work hard towards a common goal. All those things, plus self-discipline make Music classes an important step in becoming successful in just about any profession.

As one of the Fine Arts, Music teaches us to be more human, creative, & appreciative of beauty, & of being alive! It helps the more withdrawn students to be more open to connect with others. We learn how to accept failure, & not give up! We keep trying until we succeed, & share our Musical Art with others, so Music is a Win-Win for everyone!

I do have several previous students who are professional musicians, so I feel good about being one of the teachers who helped them decide to make Music a career! I didn’t become famous or rich, but I know that I have helped enrich the lives of many students! And school is a village where all the Teachers have to work together towards the common goals of helping ALL of our students to succeed. It’s NOT an easy profession, & sometimes I wondered what I’d gotten myself into! But looking back, I wouldn’t have wanted to do anything differently! And I’ve had a lot of varied performance experiences myself, so I’m just giving it back to others!

Also, I believe that EVERY job is important! We NEED a varied workforce to help make the World go ’round, so I’m not trying to be self-important, or pat myself on the back. We are ALL unique, one-of-a-kind people who have our own special contribution to make to man/womankind.

Mona & Lisa, I’ve gotten such a kick out of seeing your early Music experiences in percussion classes, & your first efforts in learning & perfecting your Instrumental & Vocal skills! Without those classes, & without the nurturing, help & guidance from your parents, would you still have gone into music professionally? (I’m guessing not, but I’m so glad you did!)

<font color=”rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)” face=”inherit”>Thanks again to Mona, Lisa, Papa Rudi & </font>Stepmom<font color=”rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)” face=”inherit”> Makaela for all the wonderful Music that </font>you create<font color=”rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)” face=”inherit”> & record! You make us fans feel special & appreciated! We love your Music, your personalities & sense of humor! That’s why we keep coming back for more!</font>

<font color=”rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)” face=”inherit”>– Bud Jackson</font>

[Bud Jackson]

Daryl, Chris & David,

I just have to comment here on both West Side Story & The Sound of Music. (I had just spent a long time typing this up, & then in one accidental click I lost the whole thing, just before submitting it!) I agree with you wholeheartedly on these two movies, & though I have a lot of favorites (“Evita,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Music Man” & many more, those two movie musicals, “WSS” & “SOM” are my favorites!

In the ’80’s to 2010, I used to play trumpet in many Broadway Show–type musicals in Seattle, & we played those two shows. I had just lived in New York City (NYC) in the ’70’s, near where the movie musical was filmed, & did a lot of walking around NYC. I had a few Puerto Rican friends who were trumpeters too, & there was a big “Salsa” music scene in those days. Great stuff! All that great music from WSS really resonates with me, & I feel like I lived it! (Luckily, without the gang involvement!)

And I lived on the Upper West Side in NYC, just 6 blocks from John Lennon, & 8 blocks from where some WSS scenes were filmed! I used to walk by the Dakota Apartments a lot but didn’t hang around because I didn’t want to bother him! What a mistake that was! I really got the whole New York experience & loved that part of my life!

On my first European trip I visited Salzburg & Vienna Austria, along with 14 other countries. Then in 1983 to 1990, I played in the Pit Orchestra of Civic Light Opera, & besides “WSS,” we also did “The Sound of Music!” We all got to meet Johanna von Trapp, (the real 2nd from youngest von Trapp.) She gave a talk to the audience for the Premiere & Opening night, which was a great experience for everyone! We learned the real von Trapp story, & the book by her adopted mother Maria is a very interesting read! (Please also check out videos of the REAL von Trapp Family Singers!)

Thanks for posting these videos, as it brings up all those great memories for me! In one of the newer MLT videos, Mona mentioned that she wants to visit NYC. All I can say is, you will have a great time there! There are so many layers of history, musical & otherwise! (Just be careful, keep an eye out on your surroundings, & watch your wallet!) I can see Mona & Lisa jamming out some Beatle tunes on the “Strawberry Fields” site in Central Park!

Thanks guys! — Bud Jackson