Classics in the Jazzroom
9:30-10:00am on Blue Lake Public Radio at www.bluelake.org/listen
A drummer serves time in space. This week on “Classics in the Jazzroom,” drummer Tim Froncek selects The Quincy Jones Big Band version of Benny Golson’s classic riff “Killer Joe” from the album “Walking In Space.” Tim is an inquisitive teacher, so he’s got some questions about what you hear:
Q: What instrument do we hear solo first that might not be in every jazz band?
Q: What kind of mute did the trumpet soloist use?
Q: Spot the ensemble texture & dynamic contrasts?
Extra Credit: Quincy wrote arrangements for Count Basie’s Big Band and became a famous record producer. The Basie vocalist’s nickname was Ol’ Blues Eyes. What was his real name?
Quincy produced the biggest selling Pop record ever, which was also a “Thriller”, name the artist?
