Two "Softly as in a morning Sunrise" from the past

Softly as in a morning sunrise has been my favorite. See, the face of John? It's rare to see his face with this kind of smile. When could this video be? They all are pretty young and I've never heard this kind of clear recording before. My experiences with MJQ is limited to the LP. No, I went the very first concert in Tokyo. That was, . . . well I cannot be sure though, it could be somewhere around 1960. Boy! that was the experience.

Well, tell you the truth, I don't like John's backing Mr. Jackson with too much high notes.

I realized first time that the improvisation of Milt is kind old fashioned. This recording cannot be any later than 1970, right?


My favorite softly is of Wynton Kelly. This is in Kelly blue, is it? This is my favorite "Softly".


See? that beautiful block chords Kelly does. That 's Wynton Kelly. and I like the way he use scales in his improvisation so naturally. And listen, so beautifully sing this song with his piano! I agree, drumming is a bit too old. But Kelly does as he should, my goodness.