Steve Washington
Steve Washington
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"Open Fire" — A Salute to Johnny Mathis
Quite a few decades ago as a preteen, while trifling through my parents' record collection, I discovered a masterpiece of an album by Johnny Mathis that has stayed with me since: "Open Fire, Two Guitars" (1959). Mathis is one of my earliest musical influences, and it's always a treat to tip my hat to this incredible talent and national treasure.
This Mathis-inspired take of "Open Fire" (Leiber & Stoller) is one of the highlights from a 2024 0928 concert in the Hamptons at LTV Studios, an extraordinary facility and concert series operated by wonderful folks. And what a pleasure it is to collaborate with:
Jane Hastay (piano),
Peter Martin Weiss (bass), and
Cook Broadnax (drums).
Hope you enjoy t...
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Don't Misunderstand NCJF 2022
Просмотров 784 месяца назад
In 2022, a COVID resurgence prevented the North Carolina Jazz Festival from having its normal grand festival gathering. Instead, artists were invited to present via online streaming for the NCJF audience. What a pleasure it was to trek up to NYC, step on the Django Jazz Club stage with these brilliant and sensitive musicians to record this gem, a Gordon Park's songwriting masterpiece. Rossano S...
Rainy Night in Georgia - Steve Washington & Friends
Просмотров 3334 года назад
"Rainy Night in Georgia" (Tony Joe White, 1967) An American classic made famous by another American classic, Brook Benton. From the Blue House Live concert series dubbed: "COVID SESSIONS." Recorded live on October 2, 2020 at the Blue House Productions soundstage in Kensington MD. Jeff Gruber (engineer, proprietor). Steve Washington (vocals) Todd Simon (grand piano) Blake Meister (upright acoust...
Dindi - Steve Washington & Friends
Просмотров 4444 года назад
From the Blue House Live concert series dubbed: "COVID SESSIONS." Recorded live on June 12, 2020 at the Blue House Productions soundstage in Kensington MD. Jeff Gruber (engineer, proprietor). Steve Washington (vocals) Todd Simon (grand piano) Blake Meister (upright acoustic bass) Leland Nakamura (drums)
The Look of Love - Steve Washington & Friends
Просмотров 6994 года назад
"The Look of Love" (Burt Bacharach, Hal David, c1967) From the Blue House Live concert series dubbed: "COVID SESSIONS." Recorded live on October 2, 2020 at the Blue House Productions soundstage in Kensington MD. Jeff Gruber (engineer, proprietor). Steve Washington (vocals) Todd Simon (grand piano) Blake Meister (upright acoustic bass) Leland Nakamura (drums) Alex Rybeck (arranger)
Blue Skies - Steve Washington & Friends
Просмотров 3344 года назад
From the Blue House Live concert series dubbed: "COVID SESSIONS." Recorded live on June 12, 2020 at the Blue House Productions soundstage in Kensington MD. Jeff Gruber (engineer, proprietor). Steve Washington (vocals) Todd Simon (grand piano) Blake Meister (upright acoustic bass) Leland Nakamura (drums)
East of the Sun - Steve Washington
Просмотров 5269 лет назад
Published on Jul 5, 2015 From Steve Washington's NYC jazz club debut and "Right to Love" cd release at the world-renowned Metropolitan Room, NYC, on June 28, 2015. piano - Dan LaMaestra bass - Ray Parker drums - Jim West trumpet - Thad Wilson
Alright Okay You Win - Steve Washingtom
Просмотров 6129 лет назад
From Steve Washington's NYC jazz club debut and "Right to Love" cd release at the world-renowned Metropolitan Room, NYC, on June 28, 2015. piano - Dan LaMaestra bass - Ray Parker drums - Jim West trumpet - Thad Wilson
Corcovado - Steve Washington
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From Steve Washington's NYC jazz club debut and "Right to Love" cd release at the world-renowned Metropolitan Room, NYC, on June 28, 2015. piano - Dan LaMaestra bass - Ray Parker drums - Jim West trumpet - Thad Wilson
Macarthur Park - Steve Washington
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From Steve Washington's NYC jazz club debut and "Right to Love" cd release at the world-renowned Metropolitan Room, NYC, on June 28, 2015. piano - Dan LaMaestra bass - Ray Parker drums - Jim West trumpet - Thad Wilson

Комментарии

  • @Daethaqt3000
    @Daethaqt3000 Месяц назад

    😍😍 Dreamy!!!

  • @andrewarcher7005
    @andrewarcher7005 3 месяца назад

    Very smooth indeed ❤

  • @BrianEggleston-o3v
    @BrianEggleston-o3v 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you Steve, and your brilliant trio of assembled friends.!

  • @rogersfuller4797
    @rogersfuller4797 Год назад

    WOW! How have I been a jazz and R&B fan all of these years, a native Washingtonian and (finally) getting back to Mr. Henry's and missed this AMAZING talent? I just linked to the Henry's social media pages, and found in photos Steve Washington. I have been listening all evening. Can't wait for my husband and I to get back to Thursday jazz night, and hopefully see you in concert.

    • @stevewashington4372
      @stevewashington4372 4 месяца назад

      What a lovely message. I certainly hope to cross paths someday soon. Please say "hi" when that time comes (thinking positively, lol). Cheers!

  • @gordonurquhart8417
    @gordonurquhart8417 2 года назад

    Gorgeously sung version of this great song in a ravishing arrangement. As a former double-bass player, great to hear the bass so beautifully featured.

  • @keiths.8110
    @keiths.8110 2 года назад

    So cool and soothing. Hope to see you live one of these days 😎👍🏽💙

  • @merlethomas4634
    @merlethomas4634 3 года назад

    You have a great voice. Keep going.

    • @stevewashington4372
      @stevewashington4372 4 месяца назад

      Thank you kindly. And thanks for listening! Bacharach Forever!

  • @andrewarcher7005
    @andrewarcher7005 3 года назад

    The jazzy soulful and seductive side of Steve and his friends

  • @andrewarcher7005
    @andrewarcher7005 3 года назад

    Steve is a great fan of Dionne Warwick as I am....no wonder he performs this song. Wish you all the very best with your musical career, bro !!

    • @stevewashington4372
      @stevewashington4372 4 месяца назад

      Yes, Dionne Warwick & Johnny Mathis were the two voices that first captured my young imagination. Others followed, but those two were the first. Thank you kindly for the good wishes! Should we cross paths, please stop me and say "hi."

    • @andrewarcher7005
      @andrewarcher7005 4 месяца назад

      @@stevewashington4372 I certainly will my friend. I would never walk on by 😊

  • @joasha156
    @joasha156 4 года назад

    Excellent cover of this classic Steve. The band is super matched by your vocal performance. Well done. Take care.

  • @andrewarcher7005
    @andrewarcher7005 4 года назад

    I have seen Steve posting comments on various Dionne Warwick clips...obviously, he's a fan like I am...but I didn't know that he has an amazing singing voice. You go, Steve !!

    • @stevewashington4372
      @stevewashington4372 4 года назад

      Thank you, kindly, sir. Yes. Big Dionne fan here, since I first discovered her Scepter label, Bacharach produced albums among my folks' records in the late 60s. Also adore Mathis, Bennett, Nancy Wilson among others. And the gent who made this song famous, the great Brook Benton, is on the list, too. Cheers!

  • @williamcampbell4137
    @williamcampbell4137 4 года назад

    This guy is a great singer. Doesn't sound like the same MacArthur Park Richard Harris made famous. Is this a different song with the same title ? Anyone?

    • @stevewashington4372
      @stevewashington4372 4 года назад

      Hey William. Many thanks. This is the middle section of that epic composition. I wish I could claim to be the first to think about doing it as a stand alone piece. But both Tony Bennett (1969) and Dionne Warwick (1972) did so long before. Check out those versions when you get a chance. Both quite special.

  • @keiths.8110
    @keiths.8110 4 года назад

    Sooo smooth. This is my kinda music. Bravo, Steve Washington!

  • @Daethaqt3000
    @Daethaqt3000 7 лет назад

    No you the eff you didn't !!! OMG This was good.

  • @melienaire
    @melienaire 9 лет назад

    just heard you today on the radio for the first time(Steve Washington feat.Thad Wilson Jazz Orchestra) ..what a beautiful voice! thank u!

    • @stevewashington4372
      @stevewashington4372 9 лет назад

      Thanks for checking it out. Hey, just curious. Do you remember the station and the track that was being played? All the best for 2016!

    • @melienaire
      @melienaire 9 лет назад

      yeah, wucf 89.9 fm jazz and more! Alright ok you win, Steve Washington feat.Thad Wilson Jazz Orchestra! Peace&Music ;)