guitarman63mm (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

I just watched him. Les Dawson is a funny man, but after watching a video of him playing, it seems to be a poorly planned parody of Thelonious, without any regard to his improvisation or talent. The man was simply playing a melody in an unrelated key over the chords.I sincerely hope you were kidding about that.

guitarman63mm (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

It gets better everytime I see it. I think that this is one of the greatest songs ever written, regardless of how subjective it is. The melody over the progression, the lyrical content, I just love the duke!

bigassballsyes (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

I'm no jazz fan, just came across this but that was amazing!

TheDemonFiles (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

I think Ellington would have enjoyed this. LOL That should be an understatement.

15oldmen (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Is there any footage of his final orchestra performances?

Chickenhawk9932 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Nice riff - I could ride it into my dreams.

HippieBubbaPower (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

really good

creb31 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

el mejor de todos no hay duda,...

bertdockx (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

rise, monk! rise, people! heartbreaking beauty!

dodgydan (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Check out Les Dawson if you like this style of play - Difficult and impossible!