[Tradjazz] Sleepy Time Guy

[Steve Barbone]

Take a look at this Duke Ellington clip on Youtube: Paul Gonsalves is on the
left side of the sax section as you look at the video. Also, dig Jimmy
Hamilton's clarinet solo. IMO, one of the most underrated clarinet players
in jazz. The song is Perdido, 7+ minutes.

Gonsalves, has nodded off with his horn still in his mouth. Too big a hit?
He stays that way for the entire song (7 minutes) Jimmy Hamilton fills in
taking the Gonsalves' solo spot, though he plays the tenor seated. Also, dig
Johnny Hodges (next to Hamilton) giving staring at Paul. Duke carries on
completely ignoring him . . . like "The Show Must Go On."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUCj1jc9AuE

Cheers,
Steve Barbone