Re: [Harp-L] Fourth position-Coltrane

[Jp Pagán <jplpagan@xxxxxxx>]

Just a point of order:

"Afro Blue" was composed and first recorded by Mongo Santamaria. Hey,  
don't want anyone to forget him, ya know?

--Jp

p.s. I take issue with the use of the term "repetitious," Smo... ;)


--- In harp-l-archives@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, THOMAS FIACCO <mx714@...> wrote:
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> I don't know how many people appreciate how hard it is to do  
something with this tune. As with most Afro influenced tunes (Afro  
Blue, Afro Harping, etc), they are rhythm based and quite repetitious.  
Very little bridge to work with. This is a GREAT here. I am delighted  
when someone comes along and does a tune better than the original  
artist.
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> Jose Carlos Dos Equis (smo-joe)
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> Your'e not saying it's better than Coltrane,are you?
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