Phloughee (B.A.D. Rhythm)

What could be better than Sonny Leyland's unique vocals on this Hoagy Carmichael mega-hit made famous by Ray Charles?

Nothing.  Absolutely nothing.

Old Fashioned

Georgia On My Mind (Leyland, Holland, & Coots)

Eubie Blake's masterpiece, Charleston Rag, as played by the dynamic jazz duo, Holland & Coots.

Charleston Rag (Holland & Coots)

Oscar Peterson's "Hymn to Freedom" is a beautiful and dynamic piece, written in 1962, that has become the anthem for the Civil Rights movement. This version by Holland & Coots was created by listening to several versions and finding inspiration in the melody and emotion behind this gorgeous song.

Hymn to Freedom (Holland & Coots)

Sonny Leyland (Boogie Woogie Hall of Fame Member), Brian Holland, & Danny Coots create a swinging boogie in an old fashioned style that will have you dancing out of your shoes!

Old Fashioned Boogie (Leyland, Holland, & Coots)

Leyland, Holland, & Coots take this old fashioned standard pop tune and stand it on its head. Permeating latin rhythms combined with solid jazz riffs give new life to this early popular hit!

Blue Room (Leyland, Holland, & Coots)

Night Train (GROOVUS!)

Big B.A.D. Rhythm - Brian Holland (piano), Andy Reiss (guitar), Danny Coots (drums), Pat Bergeson (guitar / harmonica), and Sam Rocha (bass / vocals) - is a Nashville based jazz quintet with roots in blues, funk, Western swing, ragtime, swing, and many other early American styles of music.

Lucky Devils

Corrine, Corrina (Big B.A.D. Rhythm)

From the composer:

"I wrote Roberto Clemente in October, 1979 in direct response to the documentary shown during a rain delay in the World Series that year. This film framed his persona and tragic death on New Year's Eve, 1972 in such a way that left me far more affected than I had ever been by his career or even the news of his plane crash. Indeed, I began to hear elements of what would become the B theme of "Roberto Clemente" while viewing footage of his rounding the bases, well before the film and rain delay were over. Like many of my ragtime-based works, "Roberto Clemente" partakes of my penchant for the intimate and confessional, for surcharged reflection and profound melancholy. I found it to move people greatly from early in its life, and have included it on most concerts ever since, frequently closing with it. It was first recorded by Morten Gunnar Larsen in the Winter of 1981.”

David Thomas Roberts
September 6, 2020

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Roberto Clemente

Written by Harlem Stride pianist, Thomas "Fats" Waller, who copyrighted over 400 songs including Jitterbug Waltz, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now, (I’m) Concentratin’ On You, Honeysuckle Rose, Blue Turning Grey Over You, and I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling.

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Jitterbug Waltz

Jazz, Blues, Swing, Ragtime, and Stride Pianist • Composer • Performing Artist • Studio Musician

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