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PHASE II PAN GROOVE - Len "Boogsie Sharpe's " Birthday Party"(1993)

Posted by Glenroy R Joseph on September 30, 2010 at 2:06pm

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Len "Boogsie" Sharpe's arrangement of Super Blue's "Birthday Party"(music by Boogsie) was beaten into second place by Jit's arrangement of Kitch's " Mystery Band".This performance by Phase II Pan Groove at Panorama Finals 1993 is one of my all time favorites. and I think the finals results is another of those judgment calls...

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Glenroy R Joseph October 28, 2013 at 11:09am

Thank you for all your contributions to our culture, Len "Boogsie" Sharpe.

Here's wishing you good health, longevity, and a Happy Birthday Party.
Glenroy R Joseph September 25, 2013 at 1:11pm

Some of the most important people on this planet have birthdays in September, and of course that includes me. :)

So, for all us September birthday celebrants, here is my favorite musical birthday present, Len "Boogsie" Sharpe's arrangement of calypsonian Super Blue's "Birthday Party".

This electrifying performance by Phase II Pan Groove placed second in the 1993 Steelband Panorama competition.
OUTTA DA BOX May 28, 2012 at 10:33am

WHAT A MUSICAL JOURNEY AND RUSH!!!BIG BIG TUNE!!!
Glenroy R Joseph May 24, 2012 at 12:44am

On my list of my all time Panorama favorites.
Richard Bailey October 20, 2011 at 11:28am

Yes,one of the funky ones with bad basses.Wicked
Rum-Pan September 30, 2011 at 4:15pm

"Roots Sound".Thanks again and also HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
The Steelpan Store September 30, 2011 at 12:11pm

one of my favorite tunes as well, thanks and happy birthday!
Glenroy R Joseph September 30, 2011 at 9:35am

This is one of my most favored Panorama performances of them all, and I think Boogsie excelled in this arrangement.

There is so much music here, and I love those rumbling, grumbling basses.

Since I cannot share a slice of birthday cake with everyone on this forum, I'd like to share this!
Steven Pitts October 21, 2010 at 9:19pm

WOW!!!
kelvin gill October 4, 2010 at 6:40pm

Agree joseph probably one of Boogsie best arrangement the phrasing is awesome, back then he was sensitizing us to his new music I listened to this arrangement maybe 100 times before i understood what was happening !