Earl Bostic BURNS through 300BPM Bb Blues “Telestar Drive” | Transcription (Eb)

Earl Bostic is somebody who’s current place in the wide world of jazz is wildly underrepresented, but at the same time, perfectly represented.
On one hand, he made a string of R&B hits throughout the early 50s and is considered at best by today’s players, an incredibly well-rounded blues player.
But on the other hand, you have household names like Benny Golson, Lou Donaldson, Art Blakey and even Coltrane praising him as one of the greatest technicians of the saxophone, ever!
How can you go from generic blues guy, to mastery of one’s craft? The answer to that, is this recording (and Up There In Orbit) this recording is what the masters mean by, "the best technician I ever heard in my life,"
Full album this came from is called “Jazz As I Feel It” you can find it here on KZbin lol
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[@PepperWilliams_songcovers]

I just busted a blood vessel!! Earl Bostic was so far ahead of his time! Coltrane noted him as one of his first idols! I'm sure Charlie Parker was practicing his butt off after hearing EB? After all, he was born in 1913 and Charlie Parker was born some seven years later in 1920, Coltrane 1926, Lou Donaldson 1926, Cannonball Adderley 1928, Phil Woods 1931, Oliver Nelson 1932 and David "Fathead" Newman. So these 'cats' were definitely listening to Earl Bostic 'coming up'. What I loved about Earl is that his solos weren't only technically flawless, but there was SO MUCH FEELING INTO IT! This is unlike many players TODAY that can play technically fast, but the feeling is completely gone! I won't mention the few players that do this because I'm not interested in hearing from the haters! But Earl Bostic was definitely a GOAT, or THE GOAT of the Alto Sax.❤❤❤❤❤ And unbelievable transcription!!!

[@bryandickerson5365]

I’ve been a big fan of his playing for many years, but never heard THIS - good lord! The best compliment I ever got was on a jump swing gig with the great Dave Frishberg subbing on piano. On a break he told me my alto playing reminded him of Earl Bostic. I was on cloud 9 for a month!

[@badhatharry4323]

Jesus Christ. I'm selling my horn

[@PepperWilliams_songcovers]

Don't feel bad. Even great players pale in comparison!

[@natemalakar327]

check out Eddie Harris's solo on Oleo. it's another one of those solos where it makes you second guess keeping the horn lol

[@koju3891]

if you think this makes you want to sell your horn you gotta hear Up There In Orbit by Earl Bostic and Cherokee in 12 keys by Chris Potter

[@alvistd2168]

Lou Donaldson said he was the best technical player. Those high notes are unreal. There is another piece where it's like a dog whistle.

[@Selmerpilot]

Bostik certainly had his own thing going, and his false fingerings certainly influenced a lot of players. Technically great, but he was no Phil Woods, Cannonball, Stitt

[@koju3891]

@@Selmerpilot technically and musically flawless, im sure all three players you named were heavily inspired by Bostic, considering he was before their time, this must be your first time hearing him.

[@Selmerpilot]

@@koju3891 I can't speak for Cannonball nor Stitt, but I knew Phil pretty well and he was never influenced by Bostic. I know David Sanborn absolutely was and he adored him, and Phil for that matter. Bostic's contribution can never be forgotten, he truly had his own thing going and only he could do it. The same could be said for Boots Randolph.

[@EspioTheChamelion1]

goat

[@yvesbajulaz]

hooolllllyyyyy s........ whoaaaaaooooo....

[@rhythmfield]

Can we just go ahead and NOT do the “GOAT” thing? It’s done - thanks in advance, world … 😎