When you're Smilin' Dorothy Donegan
- 17 years ago
When you're Smiling Donegan Dorothy 1987 I just received this clip from a friend in Paris, France. This is a recording from a concert by pianist Dorothy Donegan in Montreux, Switzerland in 1987. Unfortunately I have to admit I'd never heard of Ms. Donegan. Totally stunned when I saw her perform.
She plays with incredible skill, energy and intensity, almost to be compared with Art Tatum's playing. It also sounds she was influenced by Earl Hines and she certainly belongs to the top club of jazz piano players.
I checked on the internet to find out a bit more about her and like to share with you this excellent article by Wilma Dobie.
http://www.jazzhouse.org/gone/lastpost2.php3?edit=920665948
The bassplayer is Major Holly and the drummer Oliver Jackson
She plays with incredible skill, energy and intensity, almost to be compared with Art Tatum's playing. It also sounds she was influenced by Earl Hines and she certainly belongs to the top club of jazz piano players.
I checked on the internet to find out a bit more about her and like to share with you this excellent article by Wilma Dobie.
http://www.jazzhouse.org/gone/lastpost2.php3?edit=920665948
The bassplayer is Major Holly and the drummer Oliver Jackson