HardBopSoul (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I'm not talking about the original version of "summertime", I'm talking about the original "Gene Harris" version, which he plays here some 30 years later with almost the same arrangement. By the way, if Gershwin was indeed the composer of the tune it does not mean he was the first to record a version either...

billyfalconer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

The "original" version was by Gershwin.

texboyturner (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

this just changed my life......unbelievable!

ArundelDG (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Sublime

luciafdez23 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Really you'r the best

HardBopSoul (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

People who like this tune should check out the "original" version taken from one of "The Three Sounds" albums called "Here We Come", which is ten times better and featuring Andy Simpkins on bass and Gene Harris. This trio has been ignored for such a long time people forgot them.They used to play the best soul jazz one can possibly play, and recorded at least 15 albums for Blue Note in the 50s and 60s, as they were so popular!

fopstra (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

when was this?

JoseStev (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

RIDICULOUS!!!!What a technician!

SwingboyPA (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

If you like pianist Gene Harris, you should check out a guy in NYC named Paul Tillotson. He is Gene's protege in Boise Idaho. I've had the privilege of getting to know him and he's an awesome pianist and a great guy.Also if you like this music, check out some of the other bands that Ray and Gene were in together:The 3 soundsThe Gene Harris quartet.Get "The concord years" double CD. :)They had a beautiful friendship and made great music together. :)

BlueinGreen2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

By far the greatest arrangement and performace of Summertime I've ever heard.I love the lilting bassline, the terrifying trills at the top end of the piano, the subtle and gorgeous harmonies, the dynamic rises and falls, Gene's delicious blues influences, his mastery of phrasing and timing, and the combo just groove so well.Its simply outstanding and so sacred to hear music at this quality. Words cannot describe how this makes me feel. Breathtaking.