Paul Desmond : America [Bridge over Troubled Water, 1969] [reblog]

from Oannes

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Ο μέγας Paul Desmond στο άλμπουμ του Bridge Over Troubled Water του 1969 προσφέρει τη δική του οπτική σε τραγούδια του Paul Simon.
Η μπάντα: PD – alto saxophone, Herbie Hancock – el. piano, Ron Carter – double bass, Jerry Jemmott – el. bass, Airto Moreira, Bill Lavorgna, Joao Palma – drums, Gene Bertonicini, Sam Brown – guitar, Don Sebesky – arranger

The great Paul Desmond on his 1969 album Bridge Over Troubled Water offers his own perspective on Paul Simon‘s songs.
The band: PD – alto saxophone, Herbie Hancock – el. piano, Ron Carter – double bass, Jerry Jemmott – el. bass, Airto Moreira, Bill Lavorgna, Joao Palma – drums, Gene Bertonicini, Sam Brown – guitar, Don Sebesky – arranger

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As always, I’m happy to hear your thoughts, however I’d highly recommend a direct dialogue with the …’source’ so please visit Oannes’ page where you can also listen to the song ! 😉

2 replies »

  1. Nice jazzy version. I think the bridge collapsed into the trouble waters quite some time ago. If you haven’t noticed I’m quite a pessimist when it comes to American as it’s come to be.

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