Mac, thanks so much for the Kurt reference. I recognized the name, but wasn't that familiar with his material. Just checked him out for about 1/2 hour. Particularly liked a tune I found with Al Jureau (Take Five). Al is one of my all-time favorites. Although it wasn't a contest-Kurt more than held his own.


I then Googled Nature Boy by Bobby Darin (my first exposure to it)-then by George Benson (previously, my favorite version)and then Kurts version. His is now my favorite (loved the scat). There's an object lesson here. The Darin version was obviously bubble gum pop. Nat Coles version is the classic. George added the funk in this version and Kurts version is the one that now blows me away.

Shows how very important putting your own "brand" on a tune is.

Thanks for calling this "monster" to my attention. Don't think Kurt needs to audition for any tribute bands anytime soon(LOL).


Russ


[This message has been edited by captain Russ (edited 08-06-2009).]