Rico thanked Denny Ilett for once
again joining him on another Popup Louis. Guitarist Denny was the first of
Rico's many fellow musicians to join him on his now long running weekly live
stream sessions. Tonight's gig would take a look at tunes loosely associated
with Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra.
Tonight's first number - All God's Chillun Got Rhythm with Denny double-tracking rhythm and lead parts. What is This Thing Called Love? with Rico recalling favourite versions including Bud Powell and Sidney Bechet. Blueberry Hill gave Rico an opportunity to sing, not to mention play his horn, in the style of his hero, Louis Armstrong. Loads of people copied that said Rico. Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me (Concerto for Cootie) featured the vocals of Denny in tribute to Sinatra.
Earlier in the day Rico had been over to Norfolk visiting his mother. Judging by the photo it seems our host didn't have time to change out of his country squire gear before switching on the live stream. Ever resourceful, on his trip to the Broads Rico called into a local hardware store to stock up on his plungers!
Birth of the Blues - Louis and Frank together and what do you know? Rico and Denny's vocals were spot on! I'll Never be the Same - Rico wondering out loud if Sinatra recorded it, Louis did with Oscar Peterson. More of Denny's double-tracking on this one, his solo lines akin to the Hot Club school. I Get a Kick Out of You, Cole Porter's tune very much associated with Sinatra but, as Rico pointed out, Armstrong played it with Oscar Peterson. No vocals on this one, just trumpet and guitar. And to close, Slow Boat to China.
Next week, all the way from Portland, Oregon, pianist Andrew Oliver will be joining Rico. Seven o'clock sharp.
Russell
Set list: All God's Chillun Got Rhythm; What is This Thing Called Love?; Blueberry Hill; Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me; Birth of the Blues; I'll Never be the Same; I Get a Kick Out of You; Slow Boat to China.
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Did Sinatra ever record I'll Never be the Same ? Sure did! It's on one of his most famous albums - In the Wee Small Hours.
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