Potts, Bill
Bill Potts' first professional experience came as a pianist and transcriber for dance bands while he was in the military. While recovering from a car accident in 1957, Potts wrote his magnum opus, "The Jazz Soul of Porgy and Bess;" the eventual recording featured a who's who of jazz stars and received tremendous acclaim upon its release. He eventually returned to his native Washington, DC, but maintained a busy schedule writing arrangements for such notables as Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Ella Fitzgerald and Paul Anka until his retirement in 1995. He passed away in 2005.
Recorded by Buddy Rich; Updated 2019 Edition
Jazz Big Band Arrangement
Sierra Music
SMP-240
$60.00
THERE'S A BOAT DAT'S LEAVIN' SOON FOR NEW YORK
Jazz Big Band Arrangement
Sierra Music
SMP-925
$65.00