I have to concur with the people who see this as the best big band of its era, given that Don Ellis was gone by ‘78. Props as always to Woody, Maynard, Buddy, etc, but for me Toshiko’s writing made this band stand out from everybody, even Thad and Mel.
This was my 70's soundtrack. I got to meet Toshiko in around '78 or 79. Her English wasn't great, but I got to ask her a question about her famous wide-open voicings. She actually scrawled out a little thing on a piece of music paper which I still have. That's when I switched my focus from guitar hero to ARRANGER. Thanks Toshiko!
This is the New York-based Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra featuring Lew Tabackin, not the earlier Los Angeles-based Toshiko Akiyoshi - Lew Tabackin Big Band. Meaning this video was recorded post-1982 (when the principals moved from LA to NYC). Based on the presence of the few players I (think I) can identify (Wess, Snidero, Lynch), this was presumably recorded in the mid-to-late '80s.
Found this thanks to Terri Lyne Carrington's new book "New Standards - 101 Lead Sheets by Women Composers." Fantastic discovery for me. So glad that book is pushing me in all kinds of great directions.
Luis David, yes, indeed. Brian Lynch has played with almost every good jazz group. I had the good fortune to take my son to hear the Phil Woods group (you gotta bring a kid up right) and Lynch was in the group. During the program each member was, in turn, left alone on the stage to impress the audience and they did impress us. Every member of the group was a virtuoso who would be welcome in any good jazz group.
Congratulation! Today, I enjoyed the Long Yellow Road played by this excellent jazz orchestra, which makes the reunion after 10 years! Tone quality is still exactly the same as that in this session!!
@@Kentaylortrpt1 Now, I'm 84. What the hell is going on? Every year I seem to get a year older. I'll confess, I do move the piano bench out of the way and lift my bass out of the corner and mess around with the bow and a little bit of pizzicato. And then I put it back to rest in the corner . . .
I saw them live in my home town of Beverly Mass in the late 70's and they played this chart and I went out and bought the LP not sure it was the same personal as when this was recorded I think in the early 80's as I emailed Brian Lynch and that's what he said! Great band and the arrangements are killer
@katella12 I feel very fortunate - Jim was my combo instructor at one of the Jamey Aebersold jazz camps down at UofL a few years ago. Positively brilliant player, and a heck of a guy. I learned a ton just from listening to him play, to say nothing of what he could tell you.
Regarding comments on personnel... I don't know his face but I'd be a little surprised if the bassist is actually Gene Cherico - who played (only briefly) with the LA Big Band in the mid '70s but I don't believe played with the NYC-based orchestra - and was retired from music altogether by 1984. Bobby Shew recorded with the LA-based Big Band in the '70s but (I believe) not with the NYC-based Orchestra.
@oddofax & @baltostar1: Conrad Herwig graduated from high school in 1977, so either the year or the name is not right. It's hard to see his face w/ the shades, hehe.
Esta es una mala técnica, pues concentran la fuerza en el cuello y no en el abdomen. Este es un claro ejemplo de que la mayoría de ejecutantes de saxofón no tienen técnicas de embocadura y respiración, solo se enfocan en la digitación del instrumento.
That's a monster solo by Lynch. And Snidero impresses by not overplaying--not going for the easy Sanborn altissimo licks. The current favorite of the critics is Maria Schneider, but I'm afraid her Gil Evans' voicings start sounding mushy after the first two tunes. Toshiko outshone even the Lewis-Jones big band, which was basically a riff-driven rehearsal band. Toshiko goes for the intricacies of unadulterated Bud-inspired bebop, and she knows how to tailor it to what her musicians can do.
Yes, I’m wondering this too. Although the snare sound is similar, I’m doubting that it’s him as it doesn’t appear to his “swagger” based on what I’ve seen of him, which, sadly, is very little…I hope we can find out. Great drumming in any case!
When was this recorded? They made this particular tune for RCA Victor back in the '70s (since collected on an amazing 3-disc Mosaic box set). Brian Lynch is from Milwaukee. I caught him with the ever-predictable, formulaic Horace Silver (who was both a good player and great composer-arranger before that tiresome, overplayed "Song for My Father." Next Brian was featured with Phil Woods. Lately with Eddie Palmieri (takes lungs and iron embouchure).
My father, Larry Ford, 2nd horn from the left, top row. Today would have been his 70th birthday.
he was an excellent lead trumpet
sorry for your loss! he played well!
@Nicolas Singer the man who's father passed away!
DOPE STUFF!!
Those Toshiko charts are some of the most challenging to play well. He must have been one heck of a great horn player.
I have to concur with the people who see this as the best big band of its era, given that Don Ellis was gone by ‘78. Props as always to Woody, Maynard, Buddy, etc, but for me Toshiko’s writing made this band stand out from everybody, even Thad and Mel.
This was my 70's soundtrack. I got to meet Toshiko in around '78 or 79. Her English wasn't great, but I got to ask her a question about her famous wide-open voicings. She actually scrawled out a little thing on a piece of music paper which I still have. That's when I switched my focus from guitar hero to ARRANGER. Thanks Toshiko!
I had the pleasure to play this chart while a none music major (trumpet) at Cornell College of Iowa , and it was my favorite , probably 1979....
Akiyoshi's conducting makes me smile.
This is the New York-based Toshiko Akiyoshi Jazz Orchestra featuring Lew Tabackin, not the earlier Los Angeles-based Toshiko Akiyoshi - Lew Tabackin Big Band. Meaning this video was recorded post-1982 (when the principals moved from LA to NYC). Based on the presence of the few players I (think I) can identify (Wess, Snidero, Lynch), this was presumably recorded in the mid-to-late '80s.
Looking at the clothing and hair styles, I'd say earlier to mid-1980's. So maybe we can compromise around 1984-1985?
One of the most creative and refreshing big band compositions of that era performed by a super refined ensemble!!!
Love her composing and arranging ! Very unique ! "Road Time" is one of my favorite albums of all time !
Perfect playing! I have only heard the LP-version, never seen them live or like this.
Me from Sweden
Brian Lynch!!! He was a member of The Jazz Messengers! I saw Lew Tabackin and Conrad Herwig.
FANTASTIC, Trumpet solo, man!
Found this thanks to Terri Lyne Carrington's new book "New Standards - 101 Lead Sheets by Women Composers." Fantastic discovery for me. So glad that book is pushing me in all kinds of great directions.
I love this.....I used to listen to this LP over and over in college.
It's like a constant stream of pure "good"...
Thanks for this post! I played this tune way back in high school and listened to the original recording a bunch.
Precise. Elegant. Tasteful. Outstanding!
Wow, hats off to the person who provided this video! First class
Alto saxophone soloist is Jim Snidero.
Love this one. Played it in a youth band in the 70ies.
FreedomUSA1 - This was after Bobby Shew. I saw pics on Flikr from the 1977 or '78 band at The Concord Jazz Festival, and Bobby Shew was in that band.
Because Toshiko and Lew were based in L.A. at that time. They moved to NYC in the early 1980s.
Trumpeteer seems to be Brian Lynch. Great jazz musician. He also played with Hector Lavoe and Eddie Palmieri.
Luis David j
He's amazing.
Luis David, yes, indeed. Brian Lynch has played with almost every good jazz group. I had the good fortune to take my son to hear the Phil Woods group (you gotta bring a kid up right) and Lynch was in the group. During the program each member was, in turn, left alone on the stage to impress the audience and they did impress us. Every member of the group was a virtuoso who would be welcome in any good jazz group.
I saw him at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston 7 or 8 years ago! Got to chat with him at intermission! Great player real nice guy
Finally some really really good music, just amazing! Thank you so much for the upload.
A year later - still great! Amazing.
Congratulation! Today, I enjoyed the Long Yellow Road played by this excellent jazz orchestra, which makes the reunion after 10 years! Tone quality is still exactly the same as that in this session!!
Hell, YES, I'd LOVE to play in this band. Wouldn't we all? But, pushing 80 years old maybe, just maybe I might be a "little" too old . . .
give it a go, what's the worst that could happen?
No, man, you're not too old! If you get an opportunity, go for it! (81 here)
@@Kentaylortrpt1 Now, I'm 84. What the hell is going on? Every year I seem to get a year older.
I'll confess, I do move the piano bench out of the way and lift my bass out of the corner and mess around with the bow and a little bit of pizzicato. And then I put it back to rest in the corner . . .
Absolutely love the sound at 5:02 to about 5:13.
I saw them live in my home town of Beverly Mass in the late 70's and they played this chart and I went out and bought the LP not sure it was the same personal as when this was recorded I think in the early 80's as I emailed Brian Lynch and that's what he said! Great band and the arrangements are killer
I think the musician on the far right (from our perspective) of the trombone section is Matt Finders.
Yes it was
@katella12 I feel very fortunate - Jim was my combo instructor at one of the Jamey Aebersold jazz camps down at UofL a few years ago. Positively brilliant player, and a heck of a guy. I learned a ton just from listening to him play, to say nothing of what he could tell you.
Sickning, I love it.
That's Conrad Herwig, who still plays with Brian today. I was the 'Roadie' : )
nice!
Muy buena big band, que forma rara de dirigir tenía Toshiko.
Esto ya es otro level
@jchrissnow
You're right. Du pur bonheur!
Frank Wess on lead alto, not making a fuss while every other member of the band gets noticed
Jim Snidero on the alto solo.
Thanks for the info, I was trying to figure that out. :)
Playing this in my highschool jazz band.... ohhhhh boy
@isivip1 YES HE IS ! WHAT'S DOES HE NOW ? WAS A GRAT DRUMMER
Regarding comments on personnel... I don't know his face but I'd be a little surprised if the bassist is actually Gene Cherico - who played (only briefly) with the LA Big Band in the mid '70s but I don't believe played with the NYC-based orchestra - and was retired from music altogether by 1984. Bobby Shew recorded with the LA-based Big Band in the '70s but (I believe) not with the NYC-based Orchestra.
@oddofax & @baltostar1: Conrad Herwig graduated from high school in 1977, so either the year or the name is not right. It's hard to see his face w/ the shades, hehe.
looks like Watrous w/ the shades on
I think it might be Conrad Herwig.
@@secondsundayjazzvespers408 yes ,its Conrad Herwig
A critic once referred to the "pneumatic tenor" of Lew Tabackin. Appropriate.
the way his neck pop out when he blows the saxophone
Esta es una mala técnica, pues concentran la fuerza en el cuello y no en el abdomen. Este es un claro ejemplo de que la mayoría de ejecutantes de saxofón no tienen técnicas de embocadura y respiración, solo se enfocan en la digitación del instrumento.
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I'm recognizing bonistas Hart Smith, Conrad Herwig, and Matt Finders on bass bone, but can't place the player on far left. Anyone?
Bruce Fowler is in the trombone section.
This would seem to be in the mid-80s after T&L moved to NYC
dude....I think the soloist is Brian Lynch in the early days.
Yes that was Brian Lynch
Trumpet soloist smartly quotes "Jor-Du" at 4:18, and, not so smartly, "Rockin'n in Rhythm" (an improviser's cliché) at 4:50.
Don't forget "Parker's Mood" at 3:55
Is that Brian Lynch as the Trumpet soloist?
Walt Weiskopf the other tenor?
Mine too! This would've been 1999 or 2000.
That's a monster solo by Lynch. And Snidero impresses by not overplaying--not going for the easy Sanborn altissimo licks. The current favorite of the critics is Maria Schneider, but I'm afraid her Gil Evans' voicings start sounding mushy after the first two tunes. Toshiko outshone even the Lewis-Jones big band, which was basically a riff-driven rehearsal band. Toshiko goes for the intricacies of unadulterated Bud-inspired bebop, and she knows how to tailor it to what her musicians can do.
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Who's in the trumpet section ? Larry Ford, Brian Lynch ____ _____ ?
Pre-beard John Ekhert, who was in the band when I was in it 2000-2004 and Chris Payson. I played with Chris not long ago, and he was still killing it.
Who was the trumpet soloist? Nice player, but I dont recognize him.
1976 ? Who's the bone in the white jacket & shades ? Why do people always have to stand out ? heh heh
It is brian indeed.
PETER DONALD ON DRUMS ?????????????
Yes, I’m wondering this too. Although the snare sound is similar, I’m doubting that it’s him as it doesn’t appear to his “swagger” based on what I’ve seen of him, which, sadly, is very little…I hope we can find out. Great drumming in any case!
Jeff Hirshfield.
When was this recorded? They made this particular tune for RCA Victor back in the '70s (since collected on an amazing 3-disc Mosaic box set). Brian Lynch is from Milwaukee. I caught him with the ever-predictable, formulaic Horace Silver (who was both a good player and great composer-arranger before that tiresome, overplayed "Song for My Father." Next Brian was featured with Phil Woods. Lately with Eddie Palmieri (takes lungs and iron embouchure).
This is a generalized statement but the Japanese can compose jazz much better then rock music.
Yes, it IS a very generalized statement that really serves no purpose… Toshiko is not "the Japanese">>> She is >>>"Toshiko" - the one and only …
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