This song, Moanin’ by Mingus, is the kind of song that we used to play in the Jazz Ensemble. Now having moved on to the Big Band, I will miss these kind of songs. And when you add Jimmy Smith to the mix, all I can say is, “Smokin’!”
JB and Greg, you catching the killer sax section in the back, especially the bari sax? :o)
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Very nice!
Getting ready for slumber I poured a glass of burgundy sipped slow while I enjoyed this song your right darling Smokin! Sweet Post. Kisses and Hugs Catherine
Hey Jim,
Played Moanin at a jam session last night, didn’t know the tune too well, but I had heard it a number of times so it worked out all right. The youtube video on this page has been banned or something though, might want to get a new version. And Jimmy Smith is awesome, love his recordings, esp. the ones with Stanley Turrentine.
-Neal
Fixed. Thanks Neal.