Mike Longo Big Band plays “My Favorite Things”
Recorded in July of 2018 at the John Birks Gillespie Auditorium within the NYC Baha’i Center. I had just been released from the hospital where I had double pneumonia and wrote this chart. I would write for 15 minutes and then have to take a 4 hour nap. I kept up this routine until I had the chart finished. I am hooked up to oxygen at the piano that is not readily visible here but the strain of doing the concert on Tuesday sent me back to the emergency room the following Sunday. I have recovered as I write this but am still on oxygen. Hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching and listening.
Mike Longo
What’s Going On -Mike Longo Trio…circa 1970
Recorded in 1973 for the Groove Merchant Record label. Mike Longo – Piano, Ron Carter – Bass and Mickey Roker – Drums. The original recorded album was an LP called “Funkia.” This was rather early in my recording career. Continue reading “What’s Going On -Mike Longo Trio…circa 1970”
“Tenderly” with the Mike Longo Trio – 02/19/19
Mike Longo-piano, Paul West-bass and Mike Campenni-drums play the classic “Tenderly” from their 02/19/19 Oscar Peterson tribute concert from the John Birks Gillespie Auditorium located in the NYC Baha’i Center.
One of the earliest albums I recorded with Dizzy.
“Mike’s Lament” with the New Y ark Sate of the Art Jazz Ensemble
From the CD “Oasis” by Mike Longo’s New York State of the Art Jazz Ensemble. Recorded in 2004. Pictured are Baritone sax great Claire Daly and the late jazz great Gerry Neiwood, both of whom appear on this CD. Available at www.jazzbeat.com and all retail digital sites. Lead trumpet is Freddie Hendrix and Tenor solo by Frank Perowsky. Lead Alto is Bob Magnuson and lead trombone is Sam Burtis. Composed and arranged by Mike Longo.
“Lime House Blues” Killer arrangement by Mike Longo
Mike’s New York State of the Art Jazz Ensemble plays his version of the classic “Lime House Blues” Live from the John Birds Gillespie Auditorium in New York. Tenor soloist is Danny Walsh.
Interesting Interview with Dizzy Gillespie
The Elusive Cymbal Beat
One of the major problems I have found with students as well as a number of professional musicians, including drummers, is the understanding of the jazz cymbal beat. Continue reading “The Elusive Cymbal Beat”
Mike Longo original composition “Darkness Into Light” Played live by the New York State of the Art Jazz Ensemble
Recorded live, in 2016, at the John Birks Gillespie Auditorium in the New York Baha’i Center.