Houston Person

[Kingsleyhk]

Just come across him. Seems to have spent most of his career backing a singer called Etta Jones (not James!) but imho brilliant.

 

[Saxlicker]

Just come across him. Seems to have spent most of his career backing a singer called Etta Jones (not James!) but imho brilliant.

Yes great player.

 

[Two Voices]

He was a pianist before he became a tenorist! Even though he spent many years recording and peforming with Etta, he has a lot credits as a leader too.

 

[Young Col]

Griff introduced me to Houston Person (not in person....). Not up with the greats of jazz tenor I don't think, but a very good player with nice lyrical lines and highly recommended.
YC

 

[Pete Thomas]

Yes, I used to have a HP album. It had a large picture of a lady's bottom on the front, just wearing knickers.

Great player.

 

[rob]

Recently came across Houston Person while fooling around on youtube. Here's a clip from his early days, called "Goodness". I, myself like this style. Not sure if I am posting the youtube page correctly so others can access it.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW_iW6pTAW8

Cheers
Rob

 

[kevgermany]

...Not sure if I am posting the youtube page correctly so others can access it.

Works for me

 

[Kingsleyhk]

Fantastic! Try this one as representative of his later, more relaxed style:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujo-0qZkQhs&feature=related

One of my favorites tunes - also check out the Doris Day version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRp1LZOk05o

Remember also the alternative lyrics:

You wave your wooden leg about, you smile your teeth fall out, it's magic.

 

[rob]

Fantastic! Try this one as representative of his later, more relaxed style:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujo-0qZkQhs&feature=related

One of my favorites tunes - also check out the Doris Day version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRp1LZOk05o

Remember also the alternative lyrics:

You wave your wooden leg about, you smile your teeth fall out, it's magic.

Great tune, thanks for posting it.
Rob

 

[rhysonsax]

I've just found and dowloaded a great album by Houston Person called "Now's the Time / Something in Common" where he is playing in a duo with the great bass player Ron Carter.

Superb playing by both and their lovely instrumental sounds are really well recorded.

It also helps that they play some of my very favourite songs, such as "Joy Spring", "Blue 7", "Memories of You" and "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRv-SoF9uNA

I'm really enjoying this a lot.

Rhys

 

[Colin the Bear]

Another great player I've never heard of. How many more can there be?

Living in this digital age of communication/information allows us to become virtual time travellers.

The whole of recorded music seems to be available and it's hard to know where to dip in.

This one touched me

http://youtu.be/CJbnrEnqmeI

 

[Kingsleyhk]

The guy is amazing - and, much like myself - few have ever heard of him!

 

[dooce]

I found him a while ago from listening to Craig Charles Funk&Soul show on Radio 6 - which is a good source for some of the more obscure stuff.

 

[Di in France]

I love Houston Person, I think he plays such melodic improvisation. When I get my tenor, I want to sound just like him......😀

 

[Kingsleyhk]

Absolutely - it's just a wonderful sound.

Check this one out - classic tenor organ trio stuff:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F89Pu9m6JGM

 

[Kingsleyhk]

If you like Houston Person you'l probably love Tommy Whittle - lots on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7wiIryi3DM

 

[Di in France]

Thank you for that, I loved it!!

 

[Colin the Bear]

Wasn't his brother in the "The Jets"?

 

[AndyWhiteford]

Wasn't his brother in the "The Jets"?

Frank ?

 

[trimmy]

Wasn't his brother in the "The Jets"?

Benny ? ;} i'll get my coat