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Did you ever think, “What would the James Bond Theme sound like played by Count Basie? “? Ok, me neither. At least until I found Basie Meets Bond album. It’s sounds just like you would expect: a large wall of instruments tight and in step with one another and kicking a little swing. This isn’t his big swing orchestra from the 40s and 50s, but it still has that grand ensemble sound.
From spy to private eye, we come over to Jimmy McGriff‘s version of The Theme From Shaft. McGriff is one of the masters of the Hammond B-3 organ. The Hamomond oozes soul; it’s the kind of instrument that if you can’t make the listener say “aaahhh shit” when you start laying down the cords, then you shouldn’t be messing around with it. McGriff takes one of most well-known, funky soul songs and adds an extra layer of funk on it.
Woody Herman was another big band leader of the swing era. He started playing the clarinet in bands in the late 30s and played right up to his death in 1987. This may have been due to owing the IRS back taxes from his orchestras in the 60s. It might also be that he just loved to play. He was one of the few from the swing era that would change his sound with the times while still incorporating the big band sound. His rendition of The Doors‘ Light My Fire swings just enough to call it that.
And lastly, I’ve just rediscovered Bobbi Humphrey and I’m upset missed out on most of her stuff when it first came out. Her music is funky. And she plays the flute. “funky flute” are just not words that go together. Although if you Google it, her image comes up. For the Duke Ellington classic, Satin Doll, she performs this breezy funk romp, Star Treking it out. I hold this dear to me because I can remember being little and listening to my grandmother play it for me. Not as down as Bobbi’s, but it’s still the best version I’ve heard.
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Count Basie- The James Bond Theme
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Jimmy McGriff- The Theme From Shaft
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Woody Herman- Light My Fire
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