Showing posts with label September in the Rain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label September in the Rain. Show all posts

Thursday, January 20, 2011

"September in the Rain"



Factoids:
  • "September in the Rain" was written by Harry Warren  (lyrics by Al Dubin) in 1937
  • Towards the end of this song, Hargrove scats (singing nonsense syllables) along with the band while engaging in Call & Response echoes
  • Many groups have performed arrangements of this song from The Beatles to Norah Jones to Willie Nelson
  • Roy Hargrove (1969 - ) is a jazz trumpet player and bandleader
    • He has played with numerous jazz greats - Wynton Marsalis and Herbie Hancock as examples
    • Leads the "RH Factor" big band that combines elements of jazz, funk, hip-hop, soul and gospel
    • He is known for his stage presence along with his bold Nike shoes & tuxedo combination