John Handy, a jazz saxophone player in the hall of greats that everyone should know. But do we know?
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A jazz master on the
A jazz master on the alto sax and a name that should be in everyone’s mind rent free. His music and style should be in the hall of greats. But is it?
This week’s album Is: John Handy “Live at Monterey Jazz festival” Recorded in 1965. Coming off his time with Charles Mingus, John surprised the audience at the Monterey Jazz fest with one of the most iconic performances. The 1965 Monterey Jazz Festival lineup included many artists, including: Louis Armstrong All-Stars, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Dizzy Gillespie Quintet w/ Mary Stallings, Cal Tjader Quintet, Clark Terry, Earl "Fatha" Hines, Harry James New Swingin' Band w/ Buddy Rich, Anita O'Day, Mary Lou Williams, and Ethel Ennis.
John Handy's performance was considered a sensation and arguably the high point of his career. His setlist included "If Only We Knew", "Spanish Lady", and "Tears of Ole Miss". The band consisted of: John Handy on alto saxophone, Mike White – violin, Jerry Hahn - guitar Don Thompson – bass, and Terry Clarke on drums
0:00 introduction
1:53 This week’s album
6:05 Slideshow starts
10: 53 Where can I find this album?
22:05 1965 Monterey Jazz Fest line-up
24:59 Let go to Monterey Jazz Fest in 1965
31:21 our thoughts on the album and why we liked this album
34:50 Our personal ratings!
41:34 Next week’s album
To read up on John, please take a look at his website.
www.johnhandy.com/
John Handy in Jazzwise Magazine:
www.jazzwise.com/review/john-handy-recorded-live-a…
John Handy in 5 songs:
www.sfjazz.org/onthecorner/john-handy-5-songs
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