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Greatest Sax Riff Ever

Bill Doggett - Honky Tonk pt 2
Viscount - Harlem Noctourne
Bill Doggett - Ram-Bunk-Shus
Ace Cannon - Tuff
 
FRR said:
Gary "US" Bonds-- New Orleans Absolutely the best. Can anyone argue with that????
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Steve Barlotta played a mean sax, but to say his break in "New Orleans" is "the best riff" is to ignore the great work of the some of the finest sax artists in R&R/R&B history, i.e., Clifford Scott (Honky Tonk), Louis Jordan, Big Jay McNeely, Lee Allen, Jimmy Cavallo, Johnny Ferreir, Boots Randolph, SIL AUSTIN, SAM “THE MAN” TAYLOR, PLAS JOHNSON, BILL JUSTIS and King Curtis, to mention a few. I'll leave it to those with interest to research who these sax artists backed.

And this list doesn't cover the Top 40 or Jazz genre.
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I was always entertained by the use of baritone sax in Dave Clark 5 records. But no riff that I'd call "the greatest." The sax solo in Wooly Bully was memorable, if only for the bad note towards the end. Wikipedia credits Butch Gibson as the player.

Maceo Parker was my personal favorite, then or now. When James Brown said his name, it was a huge moment for sax players everywhere. Consistently perfect.

But it's hard to fault the simplicity and soul of Junior Walker. His technique wasn't perfect, but that was the charm. Regardless of where I am, in an airport or at work. If I hear "Shotgun," it's time to dance.

But for all time greatest sax riff ever, as much as I love Sonny Rollins, I'd vote for the Prez, Lester Young.
 
TheBigA said:
But it's hard to fault the simplicity and soul of Junior Walker. His technique wasn't perfect, but that was the charm. Regardless of where I am, in an airport or at work. If I hear "Shotgun," it's time to dance.
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I erred when I left Junior Walker off my list. Is there a man alive who can not feel the emotion in the opening notes of "Shotgun" and not want to just jump up and dance? Yes, thanks for reminding us of Junior Walker and the All Stars on the Motown label.
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jimmy dorsey -so rare
Sam butera - night train
Dexter gordon - smile
Jr Walker - what does It take
Chuck higgins - Pachuco hop
Sax Player ?? on Oh Babe - Hurricane Smith
 
hornet61 said:
jimmy dorsey -so rare
Sam butera - night train
Dexter gordon - smile
Jr Walker - what does It take
Chuck higgins - Pachuco hop
Sax Player ?? on Oh Babe - Hurricane Smith
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Ditto on "So Rare" by Jimmy Dorsey. One of my all time favorites.
 
Paul Desmond - Take Five
Stan getz - Desiafinado
Booker T and The Mg's - last Night
 
Okay, I do need to include So Rare as a great sax number. But these others, no comparison to New Orleans
 
hornet61 said:
Paul Desmond - Take Five
Stan getz - Desiafinado
Booker T and The Mg's - last Night
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Desmond and Getz are at the top of the heap in the field of jazz although there be many others. My previous list was inclusive of R&R-R&B artists only.
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FRR said:
Okay, I do need to include So Rare as a great sax number. But these others, no comparison to New Orleans
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Are you related to Gene Barge???.....
 
Okay, I've got one more to add to the greatest ever. Early In the Morning - Rinky Dinks (Actually Bobby Darin) Great riff. Now I'm up to three
 
hornet61 said:
Every single recording by sam butera....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kTcjXhGbxU

this Sam in his 80's...former sideman for Louie Prima.
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Can't knock Butera - one of the greats on Sax. However, when we talk the instrumental version of "Night Train", I have to give it to Jimmy Forrest. The great Albuquerque DJ, "Big Al" Tafoya, used the Forrest version as the theme song for his half-hour radio show back in 1957 - in fact, his show was named "Night Train", thus ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymd3NKqK4I4&feature=related

It was at this time I first heard "Night Train" and fell in love with it. The Buddy Morrow orchestra cut a big band version, but it is more uptempo without the bluesy feel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hamup2cGTLU&NR=1

I still prefer the Forrest version over all others. 8)
 
GridLeakBias said:
hornet61 said:
Every single recording by sam butera....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kTcjXhGbxU

this Sam in his 80's...former sideman for Louie Prima.
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Can't knock Butera - one of the greats on Sax. However, when we talk the instrumental version of "Night Train", I have to give it to Jimmy Forrest. The great Albuquerque DJ, "Big Al" Tafoya, used the Forrest version as the theme song for his half-hour radio show back in 1957 - in fact, his show was named "Night Train", thus ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymd3NKqK4I4&feature=related

It was at this time I first heard "Night Train" and fell in love with it. The Buddy Morrow orchestra cut a big band version, but it is more uptempo without the bluesy feel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hamup2cGTLU&NR=1

I still prefer the Forrest version over all others. 8)
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you are correct about al tafoya and "night train"..sometimes he would also use earl Bostic "Roses Of Picardy" as a theme song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U74eImnwRZM
 
Clarence Clemons is another outstanding saxophonist. His "Jungleland" comes to mind right off the bat.
 
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