Author: Jazz99
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 pneumoniaContinue readingMike Longo Big Band plays “My Favorite Things”
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 calledContinue readingWhat’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.
“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 greatContinue reading“Mike’s Lament” with the New Y ark Sate of the Art Jazz Ensemble
“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 soloistContinue reading“Lime House Blues” Killer arrangement by Mike Longo
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.
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.