NEA Jazz Master Snooky Young's Run-in with the Law.
Series: Jazz Masters Moments
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Length: 00:02:00
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Piece Description
Snooky Young takes the keys to Sonny Payne's car to ensure he gets home safely. Ultimately, having done nothing wrong, Snooky winds up getting arrested.
Transcript
SNOOKY YOUNG_BASIE ROAD STORY
(2:00)
NOW A JAZZ MOMENT…
MUSIC: Silks and Satins (Count Basie band)
CD: Atomic Basie Roulett CDP 7243
28635 2 6 (cut 12)
NEA JAZZ MASTER SNOOKY YOUNG SPENT MUCH OF HIS CAREER ON THE ROAD WITH SOME OF THE GREATEST BIG BANDS IN JAZZ HISTORY, INCLUDING THOSE OFJIMMIE LUNCEFORD, LIONEL HAMPTON, AND COUNT BASIE. HE RECALLS ONE CRAZY NIGHT WHILE TOURING WITH THE BASIE BAND.
Snooky Young: We was in Atlantic City and the drummer, Sonny Payne, and I used to hang out. And we was hanging out one night and Sonny Payne had a brand new Chrysler Imperial and we was hanging out at a bar and Sonny Payne got drunk. He was out of it. So, I said, “Sonny, give me the keys to the car. You can’t drive a car.” He said, “Sure.” Me and Sonny was very close. He said, “Sure, Snooky. Take the car. I’ll see you tomorrow.” I took-- we weren’t staying at...
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Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silks and Satins | Count Basie Band | Atomic Basie. | Roulett CDP 7243 8 28635 2 6 | 00:00 |
Additional Credits
Created by the National Endowment for the Arts. Hosted by Delfeayo Marsalis.
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