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nn -- 03/03/2005, 16:11:11 -- #11682

Does anybody know a good version of Fly Me to the Moon? (preferably with piano or sax as solosit). Somehow this piece eludes me, i.e. my solos always sound boring, a problem that doesn't occur with the pieces I play. Strangely, whenever  I heard a jazz group perform this piece I was very disappointed too. Solos sounded either boring or strange. So, is there a good version or is this piece impossible to play interestingly?

Brotherdavies -- 03/03/2005, 17:19:08 -- #11684

Oscar Petersons version is definitely good and no doubt inspired Diana Krall who featured it in her live in Paris set (on the CD not DVD). Bro'

Seb -- 03/03/2005, 17:23:57 -- #11685

I like Monty Alexander playing with Russel Malone and Ray Brown

nn -- 03/03/2005, 19:18:50 -- #11686

thanks guys. I listened to some exerpts on the web. Inspiring. Maybe I was trying to play too many notes.

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