Eddie Safranski
Appearances
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Between 1943-1961, the Stan Kenton Orchestra paved the way for a progressive style of big-band jazz that marked a departure from previous groups. For many, they epitomized [more]
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Marian McPartland, who is now 81, is one of the most beloved musicians in jazz. She has gained her greatest fame for hosting [more]
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I can't see where there's anything fantastic about it all. I put quite a bit of study into the horn, that's true. In fact, the neighbors threatened to ask my mother to move once when we were living out West. She said I was driving them crazy with the horn. I used to put in at least 11 to 15 hours a day. -Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker was one of the true giants of American music. A brilliant alto-saxophonist who could play perfectly coherent solos at a blinding speed, Parker [more]
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Most of Sarah Vaughan's Columbia recordings were on the commercial side, but not the memorable selections on this wonderful CD reissue. She recorded eight selections in 1950 [more]
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Tampico is easily recommended to June Christy fans. The singer is featured with the Stan Kenton Orchestra on a variety of radio broadcasts from 1945 plus a four-song V-disc session, [more]
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Nat King Cole could charm most listeners by simply singing a few lines from the phone book. His delivery is so intoxicating that even less-than-stellar material doesn't cause so much as [more]
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Biography
- Born Dec 25th 1918 in Pittsburgh, PA
- Died Jan 10th 1974 in Los Angeles, CA
Eddie Safranski was best known for his gig as the bass anchor of the most popular of Stan Kenton's big bands (1945-1948). The owner of a solid, clear, precisely articulated tone and a sure command of the swing and bop idioms, Safranski was also lucky enough to have been the beneficiary of terrific recording quality from Kenton's engineers at Capitol Records; his bass registered far more cleanly and powerfully than many of those who recorded for rival companies. Having studied violin as a child, Safranski took up the double bass in high school, playing with Hal McIntyre from 1941 to 1945, and Miff Mole in 1945, before joining Kenton. His success with Stan Kenton enabled him to make some records as a leader for Savoy and Atlantic; after leaving Kenton, he worked with Charlie Barnet's bop big band in 1948-1949, and moved to New York to seek work in radio and television studios. While there, he also played with Benny Goodman in 1951-1952, and caught on as a staff musician with NBC. From the late '60s until his death, he ran workshops and master classes for a double bass manufacturer, and played swing and bop with various combos in the Los Angeles area. Among his many Kenton records, some of the best examples of Safranski can be savored on "Artistry in Bolero," "Painted Rhythm," "Concerto to End All Concertos," and a showcase written for him by Pete Rugolo, {"Safranski (Artistry in Bass)."} ~ Richard S. Ginell, All Music Guide
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