In a message dated 8/10/01 9:35:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< My comment that Goodman's "Both Sides Now" is my
favorite cover of it was perhaps overstating the case, but it is one of the
most radical re-imaginings of it we've heard, and it plays on the strength
of the melody as a fine vehicle for cheerful improvisation. I just love it.
>>
Jim, I don't think you were overstating the case of Goodman's cover at all.
Of the 284,360 renditions of BSN I have, Benny's is my favorite (even
bettter than Jim Nabors :~) ) I know I mentioned this last week, but
Goodman and his band will live on forever.
Maybe you're right! Joni was inspired to use his name in Hejira after hearing
him play BSN, but I think she must have always thought he was one of the
best clarinetist of the century.
Jimmy
