Artist: Oscar Pettiford
Oscar Pettiford's lyrics & chords
Oscar Pettiford (b. Okmulgee, Oklahoma, September 30, 1922; d. Copenhagen, Denmark, September 8, 1960) was an American jazz bassist, cellist and composer known particularly for his pioneering work in bebop. In 1942 he joined the Charlie Barnet band and in 1943 gained wider public attention after recording with Coleman Hawkins on his "The Man I Love." He also recorded with Earl Hines and Ben Webster around this time. He and Dizzy Gillespie led a bop group in 1944. in 1945 Pettiford went with Hawkins to California, where he appeared in Th...read more
Night in tunisia More moon The plain but the simple truth Op meets lt Honeysuckle rose Blues it In a mist This side up Words Black and blue Crazy rhythm Bull market Nina never knew Ubas Disorder at the border Swing until the girls come home The things we did last summer Wrap your troubles in dreams Hit that jive Dancing sunbeam A gal in calico I got a date with rhythm Kamman’s a’ comin’ Salt peanuts Out is in Stockholm sweetnin Portrait of jennie Mister man Once there was Yesterdays Nica s tempo Be bop Taking a chance on love Chasin the bass Why not Holiday I like to recognize the tune What am i here for? Don’t squawk The pendulum at falcon s lair Love is for the very young For bass only Prelude to a kiss Any place i hang my hat Bond street The continental Softly as in the morning sunrise Candlelights Imagination For all we know Girlfriend Clothesline ballet All of you When the sun comes out Just imagine
