[HAM] Larry Young: was McDuff's Sound, New B3 Demo

[Brynjulf Blix]

> >   Speaking of masters, I have noticed
> >that no one mentions Larry Young. Personally I rate him up there with the
> >others... what's going on here?
>
> You're right, in that I find that he seems to be in a class by himself,
> i.e., he is not as well appreciated as the others. By "class by himself,"
I
> mean that he did not play "hot." His approach was gentle, although
> certainly swinging. I have noticed a macho preference, where, since he
> doesn't "sizzle" or "scream," or play impressive extended fast runs, he is
> dismissed by many. It's a shame, because some of these hot players could
> use a few lessons in subtlety and expressiveness. Larry certainly receives
> his due among non organ-playing jazz musicians-- when I have played with
> some great local players (drummers, horn players, etc.), that's the first
> name they always bring up. Beautiful comping is an art unto itself, so I
> would submit that any organist could learn from Larry's backup of Grant
> Green on, for instance, the album "Street of Dreams." Nary a burning solo
> is to be found, but the care, taste,  and expressiveness showed by Larry
on
> this record is unparalleled in the pantheon of jazz organ.
>
> -Scott

Not hot?

What about the Tony Williams Lifetime records? "Emergency 1&2" & "Turn it
over" - Larry screams, burns and sizzles on those...

Best,

Blix