LearnJazzPiano.com archives: Makin' Whoopee

bubbawny -- 12/10/2004, 09:53:19 -- #9584

Ok. IN the movie fabulous baker boys, there's the song Makin' Whoopee. I don't know who the piano player is. but to me, this is the ultimate sound of a rich jazz ballad. Does anyone have any idea how to 'fatten' up the chords/voicings on the lead sheet to try and achieve a similar sound? (i'm a jazz noob/hobbiest). Any ideas how to get a transcription of this song? also, any ideas who the piano player is?

savage -- 12/10/2004, 12:38:24 -- #9591

The piano player is Dave Grusin. Not a great jazz pianist, but he does a decent job on this track. The soundtrack is available from GRP records. savage

Dr. Whack -- 12/10/2004, 12:50:05 -- #9593

Wow...I'd have to say that Grusin does more than a "decent job on this track"  He is one of the all-time legends - especially in producing...to me he has a very disinguishing style - I don't think the fact that he does more than play jazz should take away from artistic say... and that movie!!  truly depicts the scene - I think I've known and even been, both of those guys

savage -- 12/10/2004, 13:40:16 -- #9597

IŽm not saying that i donŽt dig Dave Grusin, i have a huge GRP collection. IŽm just saying that usually he doesnŽt sound very convincing in a straight ahead jazz context. OK, i take back the term "decent job". Dave does a good job in this movie, i like it too. For an even better jazz movie, check out "MoŽBetter Blues".

Dr. Whack -- 12/10/2004, 22:03:10 -- #9604

Thanks, I will...I'm way behind on movies...gotta see "Ray" too

Mike -- 12/11/2004, 18:33:49 -- #9617

ya I know how to get a transcription of this... Transcribe it.

sid -- 12/12/2004, 13:41:16 -- #9631

You can transcribe the notes - but they ain't nuthin without that Red Dress...

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