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Not much to say, except this is a glorious performance from an amazing album, Standard Issue. If you're an alto player and you don't know Oatts's playing (aside from his fine big band work), shame on you! Your mother and I are VERY disappointed with you! (I'd rather not say much more about my relationship with your mother...)
Oatts uses a nice harmonic gambit here to play the tune in 2 keys; it's a trick I've heard Bill Evans use on Days Of Wine & Roses. I describe it in the blog -- check it out! And, as always, Oatts plays hip, beautiful lines that merit study and emulation.
It's here: HARDER BOP.
Oatts uses a nice harmonic gambit here to play the tune in 2 keys; it's a trick I've heard Bill Evans use on Days Of Wine & Roses. I describe it in the blog -- check it out! And, as always, Oatts plays hip, beautiful lines that merit study and emulation.
It's here: HARDER BOP.