Birdland is one of my favorite jazz songs
the Manhattan Transfer version just lights up my imagination
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View original on piefed.socialthe Manhattan Transfer version just lights up my imagination
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Thank you for unlocking a memory of mine.
A long time ago, I was in the marching/concert band in high school (US) and our band director LOVED this tune. Specifically this Maynard Ferguson version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvMqnF3f2f0
We played it so many times. Now, I think Ferguson always blows too hard but this tune will be with me forever. Thanks
I learned the Ferguson version in high school jazz band too! Only years later did I learn the history of the track.