Writer Marc Myers has a wonderful blog called
Jazz Wax, where he writes daily about different jazz artists and jazz recordings. His
post for today is a profile of the wonderful Urbie Green recording for Command Records, "
Persuasive Trombone". Here's a little taste of his color commentary:
Throughout his career, Green's appeal rested with his ability to sing beautifully through his trombone. He employed a velvety tone and a breathing technique that erased any evidence of taking a breath. Notes seemed to pour from a pitcher, and Green somehow managed to move effortlessly up and down along the surface of melodies like a cue ball on marble.
This recording, as well as his others for Command, are among my favorites of Urbie's. Thankfully, this album is
available in MP3 format, and for seven bucks, no less! If you want a little preview, dig the YouTube embed below to hear some serious home-run hitting from Urbie Green...
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