The original Village Vanguard Orchestra album that this chart is recorded in is one of my favorite modern jazz recordings. Awesome stuff.
But here's a good argument for not restricting a great chart to just one great recording. The Frankfurt Radio Big Band here sounds different and also great!
Christian Jaksjö on the plunger 'bone solo.
Steffen Weber, tenor sax.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvP0cabnizI
Up From Tthe Skies with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band
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AndrewMeronek
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Up From Tthe Skies with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band
“All musicians are subconsciously mathematicians.”
- Thelonious Monk
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cmcslide
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Re: Up From Tthe Skies with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band
Jim McNeely, who arranged this, just passed away last year. He was a brilliant composer and arranger, fabulous pianist and a great human being. RIP!