#Eddie Harris

[leonardcohenofficial]

literally not being even remotely hyperbolic when i say this is one of the most perfect jazz albums of all time

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Song of the Day - “Compared To What”

Today marks the 55th anniversary of the recording of this fantastic track.

On June 21st, 1969, Les McCann and Eddie Harris laid down their superlative version of this standard tune, in concert at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. ...

Written by Gene McDaniels, “Compared To What” had been covered by some 270 artists…

But THIS is the version…

With Les McCann on piano and vocal, and Harris on tenor sax, backed by Leroy Vinegar on bass, Benny Bailey on trumpet, and Donald Dean on drums, they tweaked the lyrics a bit to reflect the current angst with the Vietnam War. … see the lyrics below in comments…

A great track… best played pretty loud…

Resonates profoundly today…

(Mary Elaine LeBey)

I love the lie and lie the love A-Hangin' on, with push and shove Possession is the motivation that is hangin' up the God-damn nation Looks like we always end up in a rut (everybody now!) Tryin' to make it real, compared to what? C'mon baby!

Slaughterhouse is killin' hogs Twisted children killin' frogs Poor dumb rednecks rollin' logs Tired old lady kissin' dogs I hate the human love of that stinking mutt (I can't use it!) Try to make it real, compared to what? C'mon baby now!

The President, he's got his war Folks don't know just what it's for Nobody gives us rhyme or reason Have one doubt, they call it treason We're chicken-feathers, all without one nut. God damn it! Tryin' to make it real, compared to what? (Sock it to me)

Church on Sunday, sleep and nod Tryin' to duck the wrath of God Preacher's fillin' us with fright They all tryin' to teach us what they think is right They really got to be some kind of nut (I can't use it!) Tryin' to make it real, compared to what?

Where's that bee and where's that honey? Where's my God and where's my money? Unreal values, crass distortion Unwed mothers need abortion Kind of brings to mind ol' young King Tut (He did it now) Tried to make it real, compared to what?!

Tryin' to make it real, compared to what?

Donald Dean, Leroy Vinnegar, Benny Bailey, Eddie Harris

[nerds-yearbook]

Madame Menace along with Bear Benson were introduced in Machine Man 17#, cover date October, 1980. They were created by Tom DeFalco and Steve Ditko. ("Arms and the Robot", Machine Man 17#, Marvel Comic Event)

[jazzdailyblog]

"Miles Smiles:" The Quintet's Exploration into New Jazz Territories

Introduction: Released in 1967, “Miles Smiles” is widely regarded as a landmark recording by Miles Davis and his Second Great Quintet, featuring saxophonist Wayne Shorter, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Tony Williams. This album marked the quintet’s evolution into more experimental and abstract forms of jazz, blending traditional post-bop elements with avant-garde…

[peter-tschirky]

Friday Party - Pop Art by Peter Tschirky - Switzerland - 2024

[thephilosopheroftheboudoir]

Eddie Harris

Listen Here

from the lp The Electrifying Eddie Harris

[ogradyfilm]

Random Thought Before Bed: The Top Five Songs That I've Been Listening to on Repeat for the Past Few Months

I'm not a Spotify user, so in lieu of a Spotify Wrapped, I thought I'd share a list of the songs that I've been listening to on repeat for the past few months:

"Helpless" - Crosby, Still, Nash & Young

"Compared to What" - Eddie Harris and Les McCann

"Let the Good Times Roll" Shirley & Lee

"Unchained Melody" - Harry Belafonte

"Martha" - Tom Waits

[genevieveetguy]

Classified People, Yolande Zauberman (1988)

[steamedtangerine]

Eddie Harris - Fragmentary Apparitions

from the 1973 double-album release Excursions

any fan of Soft Machine will like the nature of this particular track

[soulmusicsongs]

Sham Time - Eddie Harris (The Electrifying Eddie Harris, 1968)

[colmiillo]

When y/n does something so cringe that i have to look at the invisible camera for a sec.

[skyrigel]

me: feels unloved *searches x reader tag*

[nerds-yearbook]

Oswald F. "Gears" Garvin was introduced in Machine Man 15#, cover date June, 1980. He was created by Tom Defalco and Steve Ditko. ("Kill Me or Curse Me", Machine Man 15#, Marvel Comic Event)

[jazzdailyblog]

Rediscovering "The In Sound:" Eddie Harris and the Birth of a Jazz Standard

Introduction: In the annals of jazz history, certain albums stand out not only for their musical innovation but also for their lasting influence on the genre. One such album is “The In Sound” by tenor saxophonist Eddie Harris, recorded in 1965 and released in 1966 on the Atlantic label. This album, often celebrated as one of Harris’ most significant works, is not just a collection of tracks; it…

[peter-tschirky]

Eddie Harris - Eddie Who?

[thephilosopheroftheboudoir]

Eddie Harris

Stum Stang

from the lp Cool Sax Warm Heart