#12 - Woody Herman with Eddie Condon - Blues 'Round My Head - Live at City Hall in NY - January 27, 1945
These choruses, sung and played on clarinet by Woody Herman, are barely over two minutes worth of music, but enough to show the brilliance of a man better known for his band leadership than his solo playing. A must listen for anyone.
[ This is not a comprehensive list, nor is it representative of the "most important" or "best." Instead, following Duke Ellington's adage that the greatest music and musicians are "beyond category", I'm starting 2020 by sharing 100 jazz tunes I feel everyone should have the chance to hear--really just tunes and performances that I love. ]
