c/jazz · by bowsertattoo@piefed.social · 8d

Birdland is one of my favorite jazz songs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr2X-wO3_3M

the Manhattan Transfer version just lights up my imagination

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perishthethought@piefed.social · 1 pts · 5d (1 reply)

Thank you for unlocking a memory of mine.

A long time ago, I was in the marching/concert band in high school (US) and our band director LOVED this tune. Specifically this Maynard Ferguson version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvMqnF3f2f0

We played it so many times. Now, I think Ferguson always blows too hard but this tune will be with me forever. Thanks

bowsertattoo@piefed.social · 1 pts · 5d

I learned the Ferguson version in high school jazz band too! Only years later did I learn the history of the track.