mikeweil Posted August 23, 2016 Report Posted August 23, 2016 4 hours ago, Cyril said: I think you mean 'Bluesette'. Everybody in the Netherlands and Belgium knows this tune.... No - just found out it was 'Chump Change' from Quincy Jones' "You've Got It Bad Girl" album that lingered in my mind. Quote
Teasing the Korean Posted August 23, 2016 Report Posted August 23, 2016 22 hours ago, Mobleytime said: I had the great pleasure of seeing Toots Thielemans perform as part of the George Shearing Quintet in 1958 at a place in Baltimore called the Lucky Number Club. Also, in the group were percussionist, Armando Peraza, and vibist and Emile Richards. What a memorable night...particularly since I was not old enough to be in there, but was determined to see the George Shearing Quintet. Toots Thielemans R.I.P. That is great that you were able to see this amazing lineup! Well, this was my introduction to Toots, and I ain't complaining. Quote
Peter Friedman Posted August 24, 2016 Report Posted August 24, 2016 Toots was one very special cat! Quote
Justin V Posted August 25, 2016 Report Posted August 25, 2016 I only saw Toots Thielemans perform once, in a duo with Kenny Werner at the 2011 Detroit Jazz Fest. When Toots took the stage, he jokingly encouraged the crowd to give him a standing ovation. I remember his achingly romantic sound that seemed like the perfect fit for an evening concert at the waterfront stage. At the end of the concert, a thunderstorm came rolling in, and Toots was whisked away on a golf cart. As Toots was being driven away, a guy (who had presumably been inspired by Toots) blew a harmonica in his direction as he went past. It was a somewhat surreal ending to an hour of beautiful music. I've since added a few more Toots albums to my collection and have found them to be consistently enjoyable. One of my favorites that I've heard is Footprints (which has Toots also playing guitar and whistling) and features a band consisting of Mulgrew Miller, Rufus Reid and Lewis Nash. I'm looking forward to exploring more of his music. Thank you for the music, Mr. Thielemans, and rest in peace. Quote
l p Posted August 25, 2016 Report Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) midnight cowboy theme wiki: The movie's main theme, "Midnight Cowboy", featured harmonica by Toots Thielemans, but on its [soundtrack] album version it was played by Tommy Reilly. Edited August 25, 2016 by l p Quote
bichos Posted September 2, 2016 Report Posted September 2, 2016 rip toots! and he played with bird! keep boppin´ marcel Quote
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