[TPIN] Re: Poll - Best ballads in the Real Book

[Jeff Helgesen]

"Boozo Destructo" <boozo.destructo at gmail.com> asked:
>
> They were playing Coltrane "Soul Eyes" when I arrived, and I never
> realized what a great trumpet tune that is (or flugel, in this case)

Actually, this is a Mal Waldron tune, and yes, it lays nicely.

> Name your favorite ballads for trumpet, that are contained in the Real
> Books (Vols 1~3)

>From the Sher Real Books, I like playing "The Star-Crossed Lovers" alot.

>From the older real books, I like "Day Dream" (from volume 3).  This
also works nicely as a medium tempo tune.

My tastes change over time, though...

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