After so many years and a staggering number of interpretations, I still think Bechet’s version of Summertime is the most true to Gershwin’s intentions, even surpassing operatic performances in Porgy and Bess. Cheers!
And to think that by 1933 he had already retired from music to become the proprietor, with Tommy Ladnier, of a New York tailoring establishment. Luckily, in 1934, his old friend Noble Sissle dragged him back to the music. In some regards, his career was only just beginning...
After so many years and a staggering number of interpretations, I still think Bechet’s version of Summertime is the most true to Gershwin’s intentions, even surpassing operatic performances in Porgy and Bess. Cheers!
FANTASTIC post! 🤘😎🤘
And to think that by 1933 he had already retired from music to become the proprietor, with Tommy Ladnier, of a New York tailoring establishment. Luckily, in 1934, his old friend Noble Sissle dragged him back to the music. In some regards, his career was only just beginning...
That's very kind of you, Karloff. And thanks for walking with us.