
An old friend, bassist Dave Shapiro just passed away. In memory, I'm posting a few audio clips recorded in September of 1973. The musicians playing are myself, pianist Ed Paolantonio and Dave and it's music in the style of the Tal Farlow trio with Eddie Costa and Vinnie Burke. That fact will be obvious to many. I was 20 years old at the time. Pianist Ed Paolantonio has great vitality here and Dave's line was always steady and strong Good memories.. As a footnote, shortly after this tape was made, I began using Vinnie Burke as a bassist. He lived in Orange, New Jersey and when I picked him up (he didn't own a car) he asked what kind of music will we be playing. I put this tape in my 8 track and said "stuff like this, Vinnie". He immediately replied "Where's ya find that old record of Tal and me?". When I replied "No Vinnie, that's MY group" he immediately realized he'd been hired to recreate a dream" Rest in peace, Dave. I miss you already.
I'll Remember April
dan axelrod
ed paolantionio
dave shapiro
tal farlow
jazz guitar
Dan
Axelrod