#14 - George Lewis & Alton Purnell - Take My Hand, Precious Lord
For Martin Luther King Jr Day 2020: his favorite hymn played by one of the most influential New Orleans clarinetists of the last century. Alton Purnell's piano and vocal are the perfect pairing with the warmth and soul of Lewis.
[ 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. ]
