Great Moments in Jazz, Farewell Etta

The trombone makes me weep like a girl and Louis is just incredible in his two-bar solos.  If you want to have fun, or just have plenty of free time, follow each individual line.  Then if you want to get nuts, listen to

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Louis's solo here has a direct quote of himself from "Tears."

Not gonna say much about Etta James other than her first recording, done for Chess records, is just a masterpiece.  Her voice is young and beautiful.  Her style seamlessly mixes southern blues of the 50's and early 60's with the great female jazz vocalists.  Not to mention the string arrangements are unbelievably good.  So much energy.  The band sings with her and she grooves with the band.  Soulful and heartbreaking.    

One of my favorites from this record.  Just wait until she lists the days of the week and tell me you don't want to sing with her.