I never saw Anita perform I came close to seeing her at Ronnie Scott's Old Place in London Soho when she gave a one off Sunday night performance in the 1960's. The queue was long and we failed to get in. We crossed the road to the Marquee where British R and B held forth. I have most of Anita's records - what a great jazz singer.
Back in the early 60s, I loved going to the Band Box on Colfax in Denver when Anita was performing. Perfection! Had several Stan Kenton and Four Freshmen albums. Ah, now those were the days!
Wow. I realize it's been awhile, but just wanted to comment. The fact that you saw her live, is quite impressive. I'd have given anything for a chance to see Anita sing live. A shade before my time, I know quality when a see/hear it.
I met all the Four Freshmen group during their visit to university of southern Miss where I was a student. They put on a super performance that evening & all were super nice guys.
Quite the jazz artist, Anita O'Day. Turned her voice into an instrument. Great timing, and that smoky voice. Maybe not the greatest sounding voice, but the greatest sounding jazz voice.
Buzz and others: This SOUNDSTAGE television concert was videotaped at WTTW-TV, Chicago for PBS-TV Nopvember 11, 1975 and aired September 17, 1976. Stan Kenton Orchestra, the Four Freshmen and Anita O'Day. It was issued in England late in 1991 (Key Jazz Video 091).. Other compositions recorded were: INNER CRISIS, 23oN, 82oW, ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE by the Stan Kenton Orchestra., THIS COULD BE THE START OF SOMETHING BIG, IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU, ROUTE 66, AFTER YOU, DAY BEY DAY, IT'S A BLUE WORLD,by the Four Freshmen. ARTISTRY IN RHYTHM, by the band. LOVER COME BACK TO ME, by Anita O'Day. INTERMISSION RIFF, by the band. GIRL TALK, by the Four Freshmen. THERE'LL NEVER BE ANOTHER YOU (as above. Band members included: Terry Layne (ts); Roy Reynolds, Dan Salmasian (ts);Alan Yankee, Greg Smith, bary s); John Harner, Jay Sollenberger, Steve Campos, Jim Oatts, Time Hagans (tpt); Dick Shearer, Dave Keim, Mike Egan (tb) Alan Morrissey (b-trb); Doug Purviance (b trb & tuba); Dave Stone, (b); Gary Hobbs (d); Ramon Lopez, latin percussion; Arrangers -- Hank Levy, Bill Holman, Dave Barduhn, Mark Taylor, Bob Curnow, Alan Yankee. Tony Agostinelli
Just to set the record straight, that's Kenny Albers on flugelhorn and singing bass. He'd been doing and playing TRUMPET that with the FF since 1956. Not aware of who the guy on his left but next to him is original founding member Ross Barbour. And on Ross's left, playing TROMBONE, bass and singing the terrific lead tenor, (which he'd ALWAYS done from their git-go), the wonderful Bob Flanagan. When I did a short tour in 1977 backing the Freshmen, and some other vocal groups including the Pied Pipers with Lynn Roberts, Bob and Kenny were still there. (Dennis Grillo and Autie Goodman rounded out the group at that time.) Somebody mentioned Ray Brown as being a Freshman. No he was the jazz trumpet player with Kenton then though he may indeed have written the arrangement. That's Ray stepping on Ken's solo ( or vice versa😯).
***** I saw the 4 Freshman in Concert in London 1960. They wee singing into one (big diameter) microphone. I closed my eyes, and they sounded the same as on their LP's (my favourite being the 4 Trombones), which were obviously recorded in sophisticated studios. To achieve their incredible harmony harmony, would they have had to alter their singing according to the sound equipment?
Was there ever any question!!! On the cool side, Opus in Pastels, Concerto to End All Concertos, Here's That Rainy Day, It Might As Well Be Spring, Body And Soul, etc., etc , etc.
BH21206 Maybe Kenny Albers on the left - except THE Kenny Albers played trombone with the FF, Stan Kenton (RIP) and June Christy (RIP) at Purdue Univ in 1959 - "Road Show".
I am not trying to be macho, bragging, or funny when I say that I have been blessed to have been with well over a hundred women. Yet, I watch Anita, and I know that I never experienced the ultimate. The men who were her lovers, well, I'm jealous.
+Paul Verizzo. Funny you should mention it! When I was like a soph in H.S. I had a friend who left at about the age of 16 or 17 to go on the road with the Krupa band (this was WW2 and many minors were joining big bands that'd lost musicians to the military draft). Well, this friend of mine (Herb --last name secret) came home after a Krupa tour and very modestly (he was that kind of guy) said he'd slept with Anita O'Day.Knowing Herb, she had to have been the inviter. Herb was a very calm guy, so it's hard to say by this just how much you missed. But, again, knowing what kind of guy Herb was, I'd say Anita was a woman of taste and class and didn't contribute anything negative to Herb's growing up.
@@donskoller9505 And if there was something negative, I reckon it would still contribute to him growing up. I love Anita, but we can't have them all guys - get over it.
From Anita came June Christy and came Chris Connor. I was fans of three and had the pleasure of speaking with June and Chris and, later, doing the program booklet for a tribute to Chris in New York City. For me the big surprise was these hip kitties were actually down to earth, nice, thoughtful ladies. I told Chris "I always figured you were aloof" and her response was "Me? Never."
I never saw Anita perform I came close to seeing her at Ronnie Scott's Old Place in London Soho when she gave a one off Sunday night performance in the 1960's. The queue was long and we failed to get in. We crossed the road to the Marquee where British R and B held forth.
I have most of Anita's records - what a great jazz singer.
Anita was my favorite female jazz singer 😍... she was just wonderful 🎼🎶
Anita O'Day --
So, so great! 😊
Got to see & meet Anita O'Day @ The Plush Room, San Francisco, several years ago. She was a true musician & just natural....
I loved the groups of the 70s. The 4 freshman, the high-los the Kingston trio they were all so wonderful!!!
Back in the early 60s, I loved going to the Band Box on Colfax in Denver when Anita was performing. Perfection! Had several Stan Kenton and Four Freshmen albums. Ah, now those were the days!
Wow. I realize it's been awhile, but just wanted to comment. The fact that you saw her live, is quite impressive. I'd have given anything for a chance to see Anita sing live. A shade before my time, I know quality when a see/hear it.
WoW!😊
Always loved Anita O’Day. Nobody could scat like she did.
Thomas Lombardo Yes, but let’s not forget Ella and Mel Torme!
i absolutely just love her!!
I met all the Four Freshmen group during their visit to university of southern Miss where I was a student. They put on a super performance that evening & all were super nice guys.
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I was only 7 but I am sure I would have enjoyed the hell out of this. This is some bad ass music right here!
‘SWonderful! Thanks!
Not only a fine singer, she is one of the hippest jazzbos from back in the day.
This is so wonderful to see. Ray Brown (of the Four Freshmen) composed this particular arrangement. What a jewel.
I believe Dick Reynolds wrote this arrangement. It's from the 5 Trumpets album in the mid-50's, long before Ray joined the group.
What a terrific Post---Thank you so very much....1960s were far more than Haight-Ashbury. Wonderful clip! A true delight!
Far out Man.
Loox like this excellent arr. Was in the 70's....lots of great jazz came from that decade.
Quite the jazz artist, Anita O'Day. Turned her voice into an instrument. Great timing, and that smoky voice. Maybe not the greatest sounding voice, but the greatest sounding jazz voice.
Wow, such a team!!! Thanks for share this one, a dream come true for evry fan of the cool school :)
Bravo for Anita O'Day she made it hipp'.
Anita rocks!
Buzz and others: This SOUNDSTAGE television concert was videotaped at WTTW-TV, Chicago for PBS-TV Nopvember 11, 1975 and aired September 17, 1976. Stan Kenton Orchestra, the Four Freshmen and Anita O'Day. It was issued in England late in 1991 (Key Jazz Video 091).. Other compositions recorded were: INNER CRISIS, 23oN, 82oW, ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE by the Stan Kenton Orchestra., THIS COULD BE THE START OF SOMETHING BIG, IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU, ROUTE 66, AFTER YOU, DAY BEY DAY, IT'S A BLUE WORLD,by the Four Freshmen. ARTISTRY IN RHYTHM, by the band. LOVER COME BACK TO ME, by Anita O'Day. INTERMISSION RIFF, by the band. GIRL TALK, by the Four Freshmen. THERE'LL NEVER BE ANOTHER YOU (as above.
Band members included: Terry Layne (ts); Roy Reynolds, Dan Salmasian (ts);Alan Yankee, Greg Smith, bary s); John Harner, Jay Sollenberger, Steve Campos, Jim Oatts, Time Hagans (tpt); Dick Shearer, Dave Keim, Mike Egan (tb) Alan Morrissey (b-trb); Doug Purviance (b trb & tuba); Dave Stone, (b); Gary Hobbs (d); Ramon Lopez, latin percussion; Arrangers -- Hank Levy, Bill Holman, Dave Barduhn, Mark Taylor, Bob Curnow, Alan Yankee.
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Wow! I wanna see “Lover Come Back to Me”!!
She was great.
Just to set the record straight, that's Kenny Albers on flugelhorn and singing bass. He'd been doing and playing TRUMPET that with the FF since 1956. Not aware of who the guy on his left but next to him is original founding member Ross Barbour. And on Ross's left, playing TROMBONE, bass and singing the terrific lead tenor, (which he'd ALWAYS done from their git-go), the wonderful Bob Flanagan.
When I did a short tour in 1977 backing the Freshmen, and some other vocal groups including the Pied Pipers with Lynn Roberts, Bob and Kenny were still there. (Dennis Grillo and Autie Goodman rounded out the group at that time.)
Somebody mentioned Ray Brown as being a Freshman. No he was the jazz trumpet player with Kenton then though he may indeed have written the arrangement. That's Ray stepping on Ken's solo ( or vice versa😯).
***** I saw the 4 Freshman in Concert in London 1960. They wee singing into one (big diameter) microphone. I closed my eyes, and they sounded the same as on their LP's (my favourite being the 4 Trombones), which were obviously recorded in sophisticated studios. To achieve their incredible harmony harmony, would they have had to alter their singing according to the sound equipment?
+Charlie Lee ...i agree with you on the personnel...don't know that one guy either.
That's Ray Brown and they are FF Group #5
Thanks for posting, no Hip Hop here thank gawd.
FUCK hip hop - what absolute S H I T
More proof that the SK band could swing like crazy when the situation called for it!
Was there ever any question!!!
On the cool side, Opus in Pastels, Concerto to End All Concertos, Here's That Rainy Day, It Might As Well Be Spring, Body And Soul, etc., etc , etc.
This is awesome! Thanks!
Wow BEBOP with a full orchestra…..
Story goes that Brian Wilson heard an earlier recording in the car of the Freshman and was the influence for the Beach Boys harmonies
aNITA, fRESHMEN, OTHERZ, THERE WIULL NEVER BE ANOTHER YOU.
I believe that they are the original 4 Freshman-if not at least two ? A real treat to hear S K and Orch. do their thing Thanks
BH21206 Maybe Kenny Albers on the left - except THE Kenny Albers played trombone with the FF, Stan Kenton (RIP) and June Christy (RIP) at Purdue Univ in 1959 - "Road Show".
BH21206 I believe Ross alone is not among them here.
Hal Kratch was the original bass and then Ken Errair.
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GREAT, Thanks for posting. Equalization sucks unfortunately, too bad that the bass /low end is not louder.
Anita came up uninvited. And stole the show.
Not uninvited. The band changed the key of the song when it was time for Anita.
Did one of the Freshmen stutter ?
I am not trying to be macho, bragging, or funny when I say that I have been blessed to have been with well over a hundred women. Yet, I watch Anita, and I know that I never experienced the ultimate. The men who were her lovers, well, I'm jealous.
+Paul Verizzo. Funny you should mention it! When I was like a soph in H.S. I had a friend who left at about the age of 16 or 17 to go on the road with the Krupa band (this was WW2 and many minors were joining big bands that'd lost musicians to the military draft). Well, this friend of mine (Herb --last name secret) came home after a Krupa tour and very modestly (he was that kind of guy) said he'd slept with Anita O'Day.Knowing Herb, she had to have been the inviter. Herb was a very calm guy, so it's hard to say by this just how much you missed. But, again, knowing what kind of guy Herb was, I'd say Anita was a woman of taste and class and didn't contribute anything negative to Herb's growing up.
@@donskoller9505 And if there was something negative, I reckon it would still contribute to him growing up. I love Anita, but we can't have them all guys - get over it.
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I love them all but this cam across as very forced.
AAAhhhh.....poor Charlie.
Baron Von Ohlen on skins.
See Anita's biography, emilyprod.com
Anita O'Day was excellent, and then she wasn't. Here an example of her non-excellence.
She's with a lot of average musicians here. If she had one of her early '60s musicians backing her there's a good chance it would have been amazing.
From Anita came June Christy and came Chris Connor. I was fans of three and had the pleasure of speaking with June and Chris and, later, doing the program booklet for a tribute to Chris in New York City. For me the big surprise was these hip kitties were actually down to earth, nice, thoughtful ladies.
I told Chris "I always figured you were aloof" and her response was "Me? Never."
Bad mix on the Freshman
She was great.