I'm Old fashioned

PaulD · #1 08-19-2011, 10:18 PM

A version I had submitted on Martin Taylor's site, inspired by his arrangement. Sorry about the poor video quality, this was recorded with my phone.

YouTube Video

Paul

Double 07 · #2 08-21-2011, 03:06 AM

Very Nice

the whole thing. All of those open voicings you threw in towards the finale of the tune where really tasty. Very nice playing Paul.

wizard3739 · #3 08-21-2011, 03:28 AM

Hiya Paul, this is really nice! I love the "feel" of the improv. I hope you can come to to the reunion. There are only a few coming from our class but Ron Eschete, Joe Diorio, Don Mock, Les Wise, Howard Alden and Mundelle Lowe are all coming. It's going to be a real memory jogger for me.

wiz

tonyknight · #4 08-21-2011, 04:06 AM

Exceptional Paul. Very tasty. I agree wholeheartedly with Double 07 about those open voicings - a technique often overlooked in jazz...
Tony

PaulD · #5 08-21-2011, 10:31 AM

Double 07, Howie & Tony, thanks a lot for your kind comments! I appreciate it.

Howie, I really want to go to the reunion. I'm trying to arrange my schedule so I can do it. Hope to make it and see you there.

Paul

artcore · #6 08-21-2011, 10:54 AM

Oh man!, that was nice..thanks for posting....

mr. beaumont · #7 08-21-2011, 12:40 PM

AH, Paul, good to see you around here again.

Nice version...always with your relaxed sense of swing...you make it look easy!

hot ford coupe · #8 08-21-2011, 02:37 PM

Great playing. I heard a number on influences in the arrangement. Have you ever heard Johnny Smith play that tune? There are a few phrases that I hear from that arrangement in what you've done. I also like what you did with the tempo changes.

PaulD · #9 08-21-2011, 06:14 PM

Thanks very much listening & for your comments artcore, Jeff & hot ford coupe!

Quote:

Originally Posted by hot ford coupe

... Have you ever heard Johnny Smith play that tune? There are a few phrases that I hear from that arrangement in what you've done...

Yes, actually I had learned Johnny Smith's version a few years ago, so his influence is definitely there. I may still have Johnny's version written out in chord-grid form somewhere. If I can find it I'll share it.

Paul

brwnhornet59 · #10 08-21-2011, 06:16 PM

I really dug that. Very tasty and sweet. Thanx for posting!!

Drumbler · #11 09-30-2011, 06:00 AM

Very nice!

PaulD · #12 09-30-2011, 12:25 PM

brwnhornet59 & Drumbler, thanks a lot!

Paul

Patriots2006 · #13 09-30-2011, 03:18 PM

Very nice playing. Sounds great.

hot ford coupe · #14 09-30-2011, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulD

Thanks very much listening & for your comments artcore, Jeff & hot ford coupe!

Yes, actually I had learned Johnny Smith's version a few years ago, so his influence is definitely there. I may still have Johnny's version written out in chord-grid form somewhere. If I can find it I'll share it.

Paul

Paul, if you can still find the Johnny Smith arrangement and wouldn't mind sharing it, I would be eternally grateful. Johnny did the tune in the key of A but I'm playing it in the key of F since it's a much better key for my voice. Thanks so much for your help.

PaulD · #15 09-30-2011, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hot ford coupe

Paul, if you can still find the Johnny Smith arrangement and wouldn't mind sharing it, I would be eternally grateful. Johnny did the tune in the key of A but I'm playing it in the key of F since it's a much better key for my voice. Thanks so much for your help.

I've attached JS's arrangement. I did it back in the 90's when the 'Legends' CD first came out, and it's in chord grid form so you'll need the recording for reference.

Regards,

Update: Sorry - I seem to be unable to upload the arrangement successfully. I've tried pdf, bmp and doc formats, but all files fail to open after the upload.

Paul