Tubbs' Tune (seed)

This is a modest little theme recorded (badly) way back when that could be taken by a jazz combo and used as a blowing vehicle - it could be stretched out, modulated and pulled around at will. It's no more than a sketch really - but that's all it needs to be. If there are any jazzers amongst the community who want to use it - be my guest. Dedicated to the late, great Brit saxophonist Tubby Hayes.

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posted by MajorDundee (4 comments total)

this is nice. i just might take a ride on this later.
posted by man vs sun at 4:09 PM on August 5, 2009

Hey Major! Thanks for the seed, that's good stuff and I love me some good Jazz. Also thanks for mentioning Tubby. I've just spend a 1/2 listening to him on youtube, and it really helps me envision how this seed can grow.
posted by snsranch at 6:20 PM on August 5, 2009

Thanks guys. sns - check out "Dear Johnny B" on Tubbs' "Mexican Green" album. Never fails to send shivers down my spine - absolutely stunning soloing to rank, in my humble op, alongside any of the US greats. Tubbs was no mean exponent of vibes as well. Little guy, big talent.
posted by MajorDundee at 1:04 AM on August 6, 2009

alongside any of the US greats, funny that you mention that. As I was listening to Tubbs, I kept thinking, "Wow, for a white guy, that cat can really throw down!"

Awesome and thanks for turning me on to that stuff!
posted by snsranch at 3:43 PM on August 7, 2009