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Although I agree with your (earlier) post. Some cover bands are just so much better than others. Well, Nelson and Frank's band were. This 'cover' is superb, on just about every level.

Van Morrison himself, musicians in the band, critics, journalists etc..called it Jazz. So who are we to argue? I suppose how Jazzy and swinging it is, really depends on who's playing it. EDIT: ( I just noticed that 'Mangotango' beat me to it, above)... "Moondance' started as a Jazz saxophone instrumental, and Van played that original sax solo he wrote for the song. He told Rolling Stone magazine:". "I used to play this sax number over and over, anytime I picked up my horn." "Pianist and organist Jeff Labes recalled the recording of the track to Uncut: "I remember 'Moondance' itself was a big question mark. It was jazzy, and didn't seem to belong to the pack. " "Moondance" was recorded at the Mastertone Studio in New York City in August 1969, with Lewis Merenstein. as producer. The song is played mostly acoustic, anchored by a walking bass line (played on electric bass by John Klingberg), with accompaniment by piano, guitar, saxophones, and flute with the instruments played with a soft jazz swing. It's a song about autumn, the composer's favorite season. Towards the end of the song, Morrison imitates a saxophone. The song also features a piano solo, played by Jeff Labes, which is immediately followed by an alto saxophone solo by Jack Schroer. The song ends with a trill on the Flute during the cadenza that fades out. Music journalist Erik Hage wrote that the significance of the song "lies in its direct jazz approach", expanding that observation with "Astral Weeks had suggestions of jazz, but this song would take the genre head on. It would become Van Morrison's most successful and definitive jazz composition." "Moondance' has always been a jazz song."

Agreed.

“REASON FOR FAILURE OF YOUR PREVIOUS PROJECTS:”. I bet the band leaders wife/girl friend/partner might feature heavily in this. Well, it wouldn’t be Rock & Roll otherwise.

The terrific Carles Benavent on Bass? Fantastic playing all round with a lovely style. Thanks for reminding me to save to Spotify. 👍

His session CV was pretty impressive (quite heavyweight, indeed). Although he was 90, still sad when these characters leave us. Great player. R. I. P An audio interview with Max talking about his career....

Of course, we all have plenty of favourites, but I like how Jimmy Haslip mixes it up in this track. As a bonus, Robben Forde on top of his game....

So does 'Ain't No Stopping Us Now'....

More Randy Crawford, featuring a duet with Al Jarreau, from the superb album 'Casino Lights' (recorded live down at the Montreux Jazz Festival).

Yep, love my Jazz (listening and playing). Today my ears have been taking in Charlie Parker and Wes Montgomery, along with Dave Grusin's Big Band album, 'West Side Story', and Michel Camilo's Big Band album, 'Caribe'. I like it pretty varied really.

Great stuff, 'OwnHeart'. PM will be coming your way later - My oldest will be interested in this. Nice gesture from all involved...👍 EDIT: PM sent...

Ah, the Pipe!! Apparently he used to make his way to gigs in London on his bike, with his Double Bass strapped to his back. I know he backed various Folk singers and showbiz personalities, but he was a terrific Jazz player. He was certainly a well liked character and musician.

If I wasn't gigging up and down the OKR back then, I would be in there, listening to Greg. Great times, I lived just up the road from 'The Old Cow' for about ten years. I once found £150.00 in there (under a table). I told the guv'. He said, "It's probably 'weed' money, no one has asked about it. Keep it mate and buy all your mates a few beers......in here"...

Yeah, just had a look. Indeed, interesting. Does the iOS App alert you when you have zapped a mouse?

Last Night at the Proms (although not really last night at the Proms, 'cause it's on every year). Always worth a watch for me. I couldn't even face the Waste Coat vs Spain last night.

There is a nice little read here regarding 'Everlasting Love'. Three pages that ended up attracting some notable musicians and family members of Russ Stableford. http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2006/07/the-love-affair-everlasting-love/comment-page-1/#comments

I noticed his son (Glyn Stableford) has been on various forums, trying to gather information on his dads session career. "Groovin' with Mr Bloe" is another one he played on as well.

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Groove, Feel and Soul. Hamish Stuart's singing on this is terrific, with Alan Gorrie doing his bit as well on backing vocals.

It was a master stroke hooking up with Arif Mardin in LA to record the AWB album, it really elevated them. (The Brecker Brothers are among the extra musicians on that album ). Below is one for the nerdy, Average White Bums (like me)... A rare AWB recording, it even has a slapped Musicman Bass on it.... It wasn't released at the time, because of copyright problems (just a demo I think). Of course, Boz Scaggs later recorded it (it was originally a Toto track/composition).

Vince Mendoza. His arranging chops are just superb,

Session Bassist, Russ Stableford. He also played Bass in 'The Muppets Band'.

Absolutely fine. Like I said, I was just curious, that was all.👍