Well, I was just sorting through some photos and picked a CD without looking at it and put it in the CD player. Right away I recognized McCoy and then in comes Freddie. It was bringing back some strong recollections. By the time they got to Birdlike, it dawned on me how much Freddie’s solo on that track has influenced my lines. That album was made in 1962 and I was just getting my masters in sax at Indiana University, 55 years ago.
Freddie, Freddie. He never called me Jamey. Always, AEBERSOLD! The last time I saw him was at an IAJE convention in Anaheim, CA and he was signing autographs in a booth. He saw me and said something like: “Aebersold, I ain’t dead yet!”
I love jazz music AND the people.
3 replies on “Ready For Freddie”
Love it. Freddie was one of the greats!
Mr. Aebersold, I am a trombone player. Do you have any play-a-longs with trombone players, i.e. Curtis Fuller, J.J. Johnson, or any trombonist. Please help, desperate trombone player. Thanks
Yes! We have a JJ Johnson Play-A-Long which you can find here. Also, here’s a complete section on trombone play-a-longs here. I hope this helps!