Ed S Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 Somewhere Over the Rainbow I'll see your "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" and raise you a "Surrey With The Fringe On Top" Quote
7/4 Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 I don't know if this is really considered a standard, but I really can't stomach 'Sunny'. No matter who plays it, I just think it's a corny tune. Maybe because it was a huge European hit for 70s disco group Boney M and I'm mostly familiar with that version.. just can't help but dislike that tune. There's one that can go... Quote
Soul Stream Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 (edited) Hey, you guys sound like you're reading my set list from last night. I actually played Stella, Autumn Leaves, Rainbow, How High The Moon, Surrey With The Fringe On Top last night....and do quite often because I really love those songs..... So, ya'll don't come to my gig 'cause you'll hate it! (by the way...Summertime is just about the only tune I just can't stand. Except the way Trane plays it) Edited October 9, 2006 by Soul Stream Quote
brownie Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 I love 'Summertime'. From Bechet to Ayler via Miles and others... Quote
Jim R Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 (edited) (by the way...Summertime is just about the only tune I just can't stand. Except the way Trane plays it) I've always thought that one of the hippest interpretations was the Wes Montgomery (M. Brothers, actually) version on World Pacific, which was recorded a year or two before Trane's. Released on the "Far Wes" CD. Edited October 9, 2006 by Jim R Quote
king ubu Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 I like Surrey... terrific on "Newk's Time" and funny when Blossom Dearie did it... Quote
Alexander Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 I love most of the tunes mentioned here, and feel that it's largely a matter of interpretation. I've heard great versions and lame versions of all of these tunes. That said, I've rarely heard a version of "Blue Skies" that I've liked. Ditto "My Blue Heaven." Quote
Big Wheel Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 Satin Doll... That one is a magnificent little composition for orchestra that loses something essential when reduced to a blowing vehicle. It also helps none that almost everybody plays it just a little faster than Duke did. But Duke's tempo really allowed for the inner sax voicings (which are really pretty off-the-wall - and Gonsalves is playing lead!) to speak, and if you don't have those in there, why bother? Or so they seem to think... I think this aspect of standards is under-recognized - not everything works in every context. I love Cole Porter's "Get Out of Town," especially the Clarke-Boland and Anita O'Day big band versions. But it's extremely tough to make it work as a solo piano or even a piano trio version, and very few pianists do the tune. Quote
mikeweil Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 I have hateable and loveable version of about any standard mentioned here - I chose Stella because it's a tune I simply cannot relate to, no matter if I play it with some band, or hear it done by someone else - I find the changes and the melody soooo constructed, the words don't say much to me - just me, of course. Quote
Teasing the Korean Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 I think "As Times Goes By" - from both a musical and lyrical standpoint - is one of the clumsiest standards ever written. One wonders if it would have sunk into oblivion had it not been for "Casablanca." It's even worse when jazz musicians are forced to play it. Quote
Free For All Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 That said, I've rarely heard a version of "Blue Skies" that I've liked. Ditto "My Blue Heaven." I like Cassandra Wilson's version of Blue Skies (on the recording of the same name). And Al Jarreau did an interesting version that I heard at the end of "Glengarry, Glen Ross". My Blue Heaven? Is that considered a jazz standard? I've always thought of it as a pop tune, and if we're talking pop tunes I'll nominate one that I had to play in high school, and is a turd that can't be polished- "Love Theme From Ice Castles". (I just threw up in my mouth a little) Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 I think it's down to the performance. I can't think of any tune, whether standard or not, that someone couldn't take and make something of. But I LOVE Grant Green's version of "Stella by starlight"! MG Quote
GA Russell Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 And although it pains me to say it, when I'm out and about I'm starting to get more and more tired of hearing Monk tunes. I think there ought to be a two-year moratorium on... Brilliant Corners Epistrophy Evidence Well, You Needn't And maybe everything Monk wrote. Give it a rest for a while, people. I said much the same thing a few weeks back, and Chuck said he pitied me! Quote
sal Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 I'm sick to death of the melody of Tenor Madness. I love a good blues, but that head just drives me nuts. Quote
Soul Stream Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 I chose Stella because.... I find the changes and the melody soooo constructed, the words don't say much to me - just me, of course. I find the melody and harmonic structure of Stella to be extremely interesting and fresh. Tough tune to play, but a beautiful melody. Grant Green, Miles, Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt's versions are some of my favorites. Hank Mobley really makes it on GG's take. Quote
J Larsen Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 (edited) There is only one standard that has always irritated the hell out of me no matter the performer or arrangement... Girl from Ipanema Edited October 9, 2006 by J Larsen Quote
alocispepraluger102 Posted October 9, 2006 Author Report Posted October 9, 2006 Stella by Starlight The Miles 1958 version, the moment where Trane takes over on the second chorus and Jimmy and PC start to walk. That still gives me a rush. and me Quote
alocispepraluger102 Posted October 9, 2006 Author Report Posted October 9, 2006 Satin Doll... Satin Doll was one of my mom's very favorite tunes, so it always leads me to good memories when I hear it. But C-Jam Blues is an Ellington tune I could certainly do without. (Or at least when small combos perform it.) My other two least favorite standards are... Autumn Leaves How High The Moon And although it pains me to say it, when I'm out and about I'm starting to get more and more tired of hearing Monk tunes. I think there ought to be a two-year moratorium on... Brilliant Corners Epistrophy Evidence Well, You Needn't And maybe everything Monk wrote. Give it a rest for a while, people. Amen! Quote
montg Posted October 9, 2006 Report Posted October 9, 2006 'Love for sale'. Hate the lyrics and don't care much for the tune either. Quote
Parkertown Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 My Blue Heaven? Is that considered a jazz standard? I've always thought of it as a pop tune, and if we're talking pop tunes I'll nominate one that I had to play in high school, and is a turd that can't be polished- "Love Theme From Ice Castles". (I just threw up in my mouth a little) Goddamn but that's funny! Quote
Soul Stream Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 That is funny as hell. I think I threw up in my mouth a little too from laughing at that one. ...by the way...were is Robbie Benson now.... Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 (edited) ...if we're talking pop tunes I'll nominate one that I had to play in high school, and is a turd that can't be polished- "Love Theme From Ice Castles". (a.k.a. "Through The Eyes Of Love") (I just threw up in my mouth a little) + I think it's down to the performance. I can't think of any tune, whether standard or not, that someone couldn't take and make something of. = click here?? Edited October 10, 2006 by Rooster_Ties Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 Satin Doll... Satin Doll was one of my mom's very favorite tunes, so it always leads me to good memories when I hear it. But C-Jam Blues is an Ellington tune I could certainly do without. (Or at least when small combos perform it.) My other two least favorite standards are... Autumn Leaves How High The Moon And although it pains me to say it, when I'm out and about I'm starting to get more and more tired of hearing Monk tunes. I think there ought to be a two-year moratorium on... Brilliant Corners Epistrophy Evidence Well, You Needn't And maybe everything Monk wrote. Give it a rest for a while, people. Amen! Thank you!!!!! Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 And although it pains me to say it, when I'm out and about I'm starting to get more and more tired of hearing Monk tunes. I think there ought to be a two-year moratorium on... Brilliant Corners Epistrophy Evidence Well, You Needn't And maybe everything Monk wrote. Give it a rest for a while, people. I said much the same thing a few weeks back, and Chuck said he pitied me! He's said worse to me. Think of it as a right of passage!! Where'd you say it?? (Link please - anyvbody??) I must've missed that thread, and would love to catch up with any conversation where that suggestion was made. Quote
Randy Twizzle Posted October 10, 2006 Report Posted October 10, 2006 That is funny as hell. I think I threw up in my mouth a little too from laughing at that one. ...by the way...were is Robbie Benson now.... Here he is.... Quote
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