Words and Music

Roly introduced me to "Dear Bix" played and sung by Richie Kamuka - it's a Dave Frishberg original dedicated to you know who and worthy of standing alongside that other great tribute song - "I Remember Clifford".

Roly also remarked ... " Another great song is When the World was Young - I reckon thats one of the greatest of all Songbook repertoire. I know jazz players like nice harmonies to solo over and lovely melodies etc but I am even more drawn to what I think are great lyrics above all else. It's the words that give the deep meaning - anyone else agree?"

I think I know someone who might go along with that ...