Your obvious and candid pleasure in listening to this is so communicative! When I tried learning sax for the second time while in my twenties I was scouting the internet and eMule to discover as many old recordings as I could find. I had given it up but your videos resuscitated this activity. Thanks for your videos and your enthusiasm in sharing the joy of music.
Holy Cow, Bostic is insane. Thanks for bringing this great sax player to everyone. I had never heard of him before. Time to have a look for his albums. Definitely a master of the sax.
Ok, wow! I'm a 48-year old professional saxophonist with the US Air Force Band stationed in Colorado, and I'm ashamed to admit that I'd never even heard of Earl Bostic before. I just happened across this video by accident, and now I'm doing a "deep dive" into Earl Bostic's music. Man, that guy is unreal! And you break it down so nicely - thanks for educating hipping me to this superstar who deserves wider recognition. Keep up the good work!
I simply adore Earl Bostic’s playing, insane technique, flowing lines, effortless virtuosity, blows me away every time I hear him. And what a huge alto sound! Everyone seems to rattle on about Charlie Parker and hasn’t heard of Mr Botticelli. thank you Jamie for giving him air time and sharing your enthusiasm.
I think Jazz was taking over and he focused on dance and swing. Somehow that left him out of the heroin/smoking/ drug crowd. sort of like he wasn't in the in crowd. @@GetYourSaxTogether
I have an old 78rpm of Earl Bostic with Embraceable You & Night & Day which was popular during the era of instrumentals many years ago (1950s) . Earl Bostic had an individual sound with that raspy, growly tone which was unique & instantly recognisable. Thanks for explaining his use of a Tenor Reed on the Alto Jamie. I had no idea of this. As a result I have tried this out & it works for me. My Alto sounds just great now with a broader tone & volumn. I am no Earl Bostic, but thanks again for some very useful information & your super videos. Stormin Norman.
I was always amazed at Earl Bostics playing. But when Richard Ingham played this track to me at St Andrew's it blew and still blows me away. Just incredible playing.
I simply adore Earl Bostic’s playing, insane technique, flowing lines, effortless virtuosity, blows me away every time I hear him. And what a huge alto sound! Everyone seems to rattle on about Charlie Parker and hasn’t heard of Mr Botticelli. thank you Jamie for giving him air time and sharing your enthusiasm. REPLY
My wife kept looking in my direction with an annoyed look on her face, whenever I laughed out loud, while watching this video with the headphones on. Although I hate jazz, I had to watch till the end. Indeed insane, what a talent.
@@unclemick-synths Thanks Man !! Finally someone else who doesn't like jazz. Sometimes I feel like I'm being regarded as a heathen when I say it out loud.🙂
@@DolphScreamingSax yep. I often get asked "You play sax? Who's your favourite player?" but I don't actually listen to sax players (especially not a certain hairy soprano player). At least now I have an answer to the question! 😀
So exciting! I'm holding my breath in between passages just watching! Years ago, I was playing with a swing band, and the bass player brought me a cassette tape of Earl Bostic, hoping he could inspire me to learn to play like that. Haha!
The melodic virtuosity in the altissimo is unlike anyone I have ever heard all while maintaining that groove and tone. It would be very interesting to know how it was recorded. If he did it in one take that would truly be out of this world insane. A true saxophone master.
WOOOW. Thanks for the dive into Bostic. I'd forgotten about him. He is literally the sound of Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, and probably dozens of others. That raw, gritty, sharp almost anti-Lester Young tone. He was also developing the sound/rhythm that would become Rock n Roll. Brilliant!
Jamie, you are enthusiastically the unselfish best 👌 If I am not mistaken, Earl took this magnificent flight astrapherically in 1958. Earl was "smoking" like boxers Joe Frasier and/or Aaron Pryor! Thanks, master.
Man, that solo was just NUTS! And from the 1940s - decades ahead of his time. Thanks, Jamie. One of the cleanest players I've heard in the altissimo range is Marc Russo - have a listen to some his amazing playing with the Yellow Jackets.
The amount of times I have now listened to “Up There In Orbit” is crazy. But still every time he hits that Double C, I’m still impressed and in awe. Every. Single. Time 😂 Thanks for introducing us all to Earl. He has edged his way, quite easily, into my top 5 saxophonists. Actually top 3.
To quote a former teacher of mine, that altissimo stuff "sounded like plucking day at the chicken house!" Haha! Man, I was cracking up right along with you! This solo is straight up joyful!
Wow what planet is this guy from? How could this work not be well known and revered by every one? Are you sure he didn't secretly switch to a sopranino sax when no one was looking? Unbelievable altissimo. Very interesting and very important video. Great job of playing it without years of practice on it. You can bet Earl did come by this quickly.
All I can say is wow!!!! Other than David Sanborn, Lenny Picket, or Michael Brecker this guy is among one of the greatest I have ever heard play in Altisimo range. Thank You so much for introducing this amazing music!!!
Wow! I thought "The Whip" by Gil Bernal was the most insane solo I'd ever heard, but you moved the needle waaaaay over there with this one! Thanks for your unrivalled archeological and musical talents and efforts!
Oh my god: what a creativ Chaos....!😅👍🎷✔Presented with so much fun and enthusiasm. My wife has thought the water kettle exploded in the kitchen.......🔥💣
Hello. This is because Earl Bostic i play saxophone. I was 10 years old when i listened a record of my dad, Mambolino. I said i want to play that instrument... i' m 57 now :-) and still play saxophone, but so far from Earl. Thanks Jamie for your job.
Still lurkin' on this video cause Earl Bostic is a BOSS. His version of Artie Shaw's "Special Delivery Stomp" is bloody amazing. Massive fan of Bostic now, thanks to Jamie. Cheers again mate :)
I'm an alto player, but would like to add a tenor at some point. Did you have to trim the tenor reed to fit the alto mouthpiece? What strength reed did you use? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Love this! And Jamie, your facial expressions are brilliant. 😀😀 I love the use of overtones to create that sound. Just popping down to OurPrice record shop to buy the 12 inch! 😀😉😀👌
What a fun way to start a Sunday morning! Jamie, your excitement is so infectious. I look forward to your video presents every weekend. Just bought your Improv Mastery and laying it down on top of TTM. Simply awesome stuff! Thanks for all you do for the sax community out here! 😘
One of my favorite players...not only coltrane played in his band but also blue Mitchell and I think stanley turrentine...Bostic also played with Joe Pass
So glad you were able to concede defeat to the mighty Earl! No one's ever got close so there's no shame in admitting you'd never get there after a year of practice.
I love Earl Bostic and this video! One thing you don't mention (or do) is the technique where he slides his tongue over the tip of the mouthpiece (like at 11:40 - 11:41). It was one of his signature techniques. I've never really been able to pull it off the way he does.
I love it! Thank you for sharing this, Jamie. I had not heard it. Btw - I bought "Improvisation Mastery" and "Total Tone Mastery" 2 days ago. Can't wait to get started; my alto sax is getting some minor repairs!
Oh man, I wish I had the talent you have in your little finger Jamie. Your enthusiasm is infectious and cheers me up no end. Such a fantastic channel 👏
Whoa Jamie!!! Superb video. What a joy.! Any chance of some guidance getting up beyond top D? Jeez I thought maybe G above that was the top but he gets up to C above that??? I only knew (and admired) Bostic for Flamingo, I had no idea of this track. What a monster!
loved this Jamie, thank you. I've been a big fan of Earl Bostic for many years since I first heard Steam Whistle jump, for those into his sound you might like to try out a Beechler diamond inlay s8s, (other tip openings are available if 8 is to wide) you'll be surprised at how easily the high notes pop out.
Fantastic. Earl Bostic true legend. His spin on Jazz classics like Ain’t Misbehavin’ or Bostock Boogie are also fantastic. But to play as fluently as he did in the altissimo shows his true quali
Awesome! This is all absolutely insane. How'd you like the tenor reed? Personally, I don't ever want to go back to alto--the heart is too short on them imo.
He was ultimately really a great swing player with technique that was off the charts. I liken him to someone more like jimmy dorsey stylistically, not really a bebop guy at all. Definitely the beginning of rock and roll sax playing. Without question, unparalleled technique technique!😊😊
@@GetYourSaxTogether I’ve been a lifelong fan of Jazz, but never had played an instrument. I’ve always been partial to the Saxophone. Recently, I have been getting this itch into buying a Tenor Saxophone (it’s like the Sax is calling for me) which I have finally decided to get this Christmas for myself, so I am starting to study beforehand.
There was a studio musician in LA named John Phillips who had as much facility in the altissimo as Bostic and he could also double on everything. You mentioned Ernie Watts. Ask him about John Phillips in the LA scene back in the 70s and 80s.
@@GetYourSaxTogether check this out @2:42. Just a little pop solo but it floored me when I first heard it as did Earl Bostic when my sax teacher in the 70s introduced his recordings to me back in 1976. th-cam.com/video/rre0S_O3fRI/w-d-xo.html
Unblvbl…. Had never heard of him but absolutely love that track and his style. Thanks for bringing that to us. Planning on soaking lots of that up. Love it!
This amount of high altissimo on alto reminds me of the saying " just because you can, doesn't mean you should!" Great breakdown though, as ever Jamie.
James Carter is very heavy in the altissimo. I have a friend, John Phillips in L.A, who was absolutely killing on tenor. You are doing great! But these players have been around since the beginning. I think Sam Butera and Lee Wiley have the same New Orleans style melodically. You can get a transcription from Sharp Eleven Music on TH-cam.
How would one procure a copy of this recording? This is freaking mind blowing. I thought I had a decent control of altissimo, but now I think I need to go back to the drawing board - lol.😂
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing :) Earl Bostic is one of my favorite, all-time Sax players. My favorite hits of his are Flamingo, Southern Fried and Tuxedo Junction--check em' out when you get the chance. Saxophone4life! :)
@@GetYourSaxTogether Love your channel! Thanks for doing a props to Earl Bostic, one of my all-time favorite Sax players. You'll love his album 'Bostic Rocks Hits Of The Swing Age ( Full Album )'--you can find it here on youtube, it's about 30 min. There's some gritty, nasty Sax playing on that album! You'll love it.
I have played alto with a tenor reed purely by accidentally setting the wrong reed, and I loved the tone. Mind you on the scale of playing a la Bostic, I score a minus 1000 out of 100!
What's really amazing is he was crushing altissimo on horns without modern ergonomics. They might have had better bore designs though, so there is that. I know a lot of the classical guys were not... enthusiastic... with jazz, and often disrespectful. But you can bet Bostic had a copy of Top Tones with him.
@@GetYourSaxTogether looks like the first copyright for Top Tones is 1941. I can't find the release date for Up There. I figured it was later since Sigurd Rascher doesn't have too much of a comb over in his book yet.
You know he's a good player when a professional sounds like a tea kettle trying to reproduce the sound. And that's not a dig at you but Bostic is absolutely insane.
Now that's something Coltrane should have paid better attention to. Frantic, but minimal dissonance. Thank you for putting the message out there, ...my faith in this has been somewhat restored. While Giant Steps just depresses me. How is this not more revolutionary than that track?!
th-cam.com/video/5kDO6vj1Suc/w-d-xo.html Full transcription for you Jamie. Enjoy! I'll wait til I can at least reach 2nd Alt F# before trying this! Also check out Earl Bostic's version of Blue Moon - that one I've been working on, you;d prob smash that one in a few days max! Thanks for all your work!
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Your enthusiasm is contagious :) Thank you for introducing me to this incredible artist and this amazing solo.. WOW !
Thanks for watching!
Your obvious and candid pleasure in listening to this is so communicative! When I tried learning sax for the second time while in my twenties I was scouting the internet and eMule to discover as many old recordings as I could find. I had given it up but your videos resuscitated this activity. Thanks for your videos and your enthusiasm in sharing the joy of music.
Thank you Edouard!
Even if his skill is way beyond my level, your enthusiasm alone is an inspiration thank you
Thanks!
He is far and away the most underrated saxophone player to have ever lived
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Off the charts!! His rhythm, tone, altissimo and melodic lines are incredible! I've listened to Earl Bostic before, but this solo--- Wow!
Awesome, indeed!
Holy Cow, Bostic is insane.
Thanks for bringing this great sax player to everyone. I had never heard of him before. Time to have a look for his albums.
Definitely a master of the sax.
Yeh, check him out!
My Dad introduced me to him as a kid, he's also famous for one of the early books on altisimo fingerings for saxophone.
I've heard that many many times. I love Earl Bostic. But you're right: he's mostly gone. Thanks for featuring him!
Pleasure!
Earl is the greatest sax player that ever lived!
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My uncle Glyn said that to me as a 13 year old kid in 1981 .
Ok, wow! I'm a 48-year old professional saxophonist with the US Air Force Band stationed in Colorado, and I'm ashamed to admit that I'd never even heard of Earl Bostic before. I just happened across this video by accident, and now I'm doing a "deep dive" into Earl Bostic's music. Man, that guy is unreal! And you break it down so nicely - thanks for educating hipping me to this superstar who deserves wider recognition. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much. Enjoy the discovery!
Very happy to find this as being a huge fan and also a musician (guitar) it’s nice to know that he is not forgotten.Bravo to you!
Thanks for watching!
I simply adore Earl Bostic’s playing, insane technique, flowing lines, effortless virtuosity, blows me away every time I hear him. And what a huge alto sound! Everyone seems to rattle on about Charlie Parker and hasn’t heard of Mr Botticelli. thank you Jamie for giving him air time and sharing your enthusiasm.
Hang on - have you got two screen names with identical comments?
I first heard Earl in 1961 when I heard Bugle Call Rag. He became my saxophone hero. I can't understand why he has had so little recognition.
Amazing that he is so under-rated.
I think Jazz was taking over and he focused on dance and swing. Somehow that left him out of the heroin/smoking/ drug crowd. sort of like he wasn't in the in crowd. @@GetYourSaxTogether
I have an old 78rpm of Earl Bostic with Embraceable You & Night & Day which was popular during the era of instrumentals many years ago (1950s)
. Earl Bostic had an individual sound with that raspy, growly tone which was unique & instantly recognisable. Thanks for explaining his use of a Tenor Reed on the Alto Jamie. I had no idea of this. As a result I have tried this out & it works for me. My Alto sounds just great now with a broader tone & volumn. I am no Earl Bostic, but thanks again for some very useful information & your super videos. Stormin Norman.
Great! Glad it worked.
I was always amazed at Earl Bostics playing. But when Richard Ingham played this track to me at St Andrew's it blew and still blows me away. Just incredible playing.
Yeh it’s insane.
I simply adore Earl Bostic’s playing, insane technique, flowing lines, effortless virtuosity, blows me away every time I hear him. And what a huge alto sound! Everyone seems to rattle on about Charlie Parker and hasn’t heard of Mr Botticelli. thank you Jamie for giving him air time and sharing your enthusiasm.
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Totally agree Evan!
Just incredible playing all around. On top of incredible technique, he had the "happy to be alive" gift in his playing🔥
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My wife kept looking in my direction with an annoyed look on her face, whenever I laughed out loud, while watching this video with the headphones on. Although I hate jazz, I had to watch till the end. Indeed insane, what a talent.
Thanks! He was a force!
I'm also not a jazz fan. This felt more like rock'n'roll to me - I kept expecting Bill Haley to come in!
@@unclemick-synths Thanks Man !! Finally someone else who doesn't like jazz. Sometimes I feel like I'm being regarded as a heathen when I say it out loud.🙂
@@DolphScreamingSax yep. I often get asked "You play sax? Who's your favourite player?" but I don't actually listen to sax players (especially not a certain hairy soprano player). At least now I have an answer to the question! 😀
@@unclemick-synths I would recommend Johnny Ferreira. Give him a try ! th-cam.com/users/saxjohnny
Thanks Jamie. Holy, holy, holy moly! How much fun can one person have? I will smile all week!
Brilliant!
So exciting! I'm holding my breath in between passages just watching! Years ago, I was playing with a swing band, and the bass player brought me a cassette tape of Earl Bostic, hoping he could inspire me to learn to play like that. Haha!
Wonderful!
Thank you for sharing. I got caught up in your excitement as much as I enjoyed his playing. God bless you.
My pleasure!
My dad had several of Earl's albums, which I now have packed away, incredible player!
Un-pack 'em! 😉
Great vid . Love your enthusiasm . Thank you for finding this Bostic gem !
Thanks for watching!
The melodic virtuosity in the altissimo is unlike anyone I have ever heard all while maintaining that groove and tone. It would be very interesting to know how it was recorded. If he did it in one take that would truly be out of this world insane. A true saxophone master.
An excellent question! Thanks.
It looks like it was recorded in March 1959 so it was very likely mixed live directly to mono/stereo and equally likely all one take.
Wow. It’s the virtuosity that impresses me, it’s the energy - direct, relentless, but always under control.
Absolutely
WOOOW. Thanks for the dive into Bostic. I'd forgotten about him. He is literally the sound of Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, and probably dozens of others. That raw, gritty, sharp almost anti-Lester Young tone. He was also developing the sound/rhythm that would become Rock n Roll. Brilliant!
Thanks 🙏🏻
Now _that's_ a great solo. Super deep pocket - no smearing across the beat. Kudos to you for giving it a try! 👍
Thanks!
This saxophone soli is of my favorite and this album is insane!
Yay!
Your excitement and passion for this song is kinda contagious :) Thank you for that!
Thanks!
Insane, you said it and Jamie you had me smiling all through it. Brilliant as always.
Thanks!
first time I hear of this sax player, something worth checking out, a real funky, groovy and bluesy solo
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Jamie, you are enthusiastically the unselfish best 👌
If I am not mistaken, Earl took this magnificent flight astrapherically in 1958.
Earl was "smoking" like boxers Joe Frasier and/or Aaron Pryor!
Thanks, master.
Thanks! 🙏🏻
Man, that solo was just NUTS! And from the 1940s - decades ahead of his time. Thanks, Jamie. One of the cleanest players I've heard in the altissimo range is Marc Russo - have a listen to some his amazing playing with the Yellow Jackets.
Thanks! 🙏🏻
The amount of times I have now listened to “Up There In Orbit” is crazy.
But still every time he hits that Double C, I’m still impressed and in awe. Every. Single. Time 😂
Thanks for introducing us all to Earl.
He has edged his way, quite easily, into my top 5 saxophonists.
Actually top 3.
Awesome! Love to hear it!! 😀
To quote a former teacher of mine, that altissimo stuff "sounded like plucking day at the chicken house!" Haha! Man, I was cracking up right along with you! This solo is straight up joyful!
Oh man, great expression!
I'm amazed I've never heard of Earl Bostic. I hope to find some of his bebop stuff.
Not really a bebop player but a monster nonetheless the less.
I'm so glad i found your channel you're and awesome teacher Mr Anderson , thankyou sir .
Thank you!
Awesome!!! Very reminiscent of early rock n' roll lines to my ear.
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Yep, I kept expecting Bill Haley to come in.
Wow what planet is this guy from? How could this work not be well known and revered by every one? Are you sure he didn't secretly switch to a sopranino sax when no one was looking? Unbelievable altissimo. Very interesting and very important video. Great job of playing it without years of practice on it. You can bet Earl did come by this quickly.
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All I can say is wow!!!! Other than David Sanborn, Lenny Picket, or Michael Brecker this guy is among one of the greatest I have ever heard play in Altisimo range. Thank You so much for introducing this amazing music!!!
A new convert. Love it.
Try Baptiste Herbin 😊
Wow! I thought "The Whip" by Gil Bernal was the most insane solo I'd ever heard, but you moved the needle waaaaay over there with this one! Thanks for your unrivalled archeological and musical talents and efforts!
Thank you! 🙏🏾
Oh my god: what a creativ Chaos....!😅👍🎷✔Presented with so much fun and enthusiasm. My wife has thought the water kettle exploded in the kitchen.......🔥💣
Thanks! 🤣
What mouthpiece did you use for this? What kind of baffle, tip opening, and chamber does the mp have?
www.getyoursaxtogether.com/gearlist
Hello. This is because Earl Bostic i play saxophone. I was 10 years old when i listened a record of my dad, Mambolino. I said i want to play that instrument... i' m 57 now :-) and still play saxophone, but so far from Earl. Thanks Jamie for your job.
Wow, great story!
Still lurkin' on this video cause Earl Bostic is a BOSS. His version of Artie Shaw's "Special Delivery Stomp" is bloody amazing. Massive fan of Bostic now, thanks to Jamie.
Cheers again mate :)
Anytime. Glad you’re loving it!
Incredible, awesome Jamie !! Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱
Greetings David!
I'm an alto player, but would like to add a tenor at some point. Did you have to trim the tenor reed to fit the alto mouthpiece? What strength reed did you use? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Nah, I just put it right on there. My reed for this example was a D'Addario Venn 3.0+, but that's pretty hard to be honest!
Benny Golson rated Earl Bostic as the best saxophonist he had ever heard.
Benny Golson, a brilliant saxophonist himself, knows what he's talking about!
Bostic had given lessons to Coltrane.
Love this! And Jamie, your facial expressions are brilliant. 😀😀 I love the use of overtones to create that sound. Just popping down to OurPrice record shop to buy the 12 inch! 😀😉😀👌
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What a fun way to start a Sunday morning! Jamie, your excitement is so infectious. I look forward to your video presents every weekend. Just bought your Improv Mastery and laying it down on top of TTM. Simply awesome stuff! Thanks for all you do for the sax community out here! 😘
Thank you Cindy. Enjoy the Improv Mastery course!
One of my favorite players...not only coltrane played in his band but also blue Mitchell and I think stanley turrentine...Bostic also played with Joe Pass
Right! Thanks.
I found up there in orbit 15-20 years ago and I was stunned. Tenor reed on Martin alto sax.
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So glad you were able to concede defeat to the mighty Earl! No one's ever got close so there's no shame in admitting you'd never get there after a year of practice.
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May I ask what adjustments youre making in your embrochure to get that kind of tone?
Wow. Too hard to answer on TH-cam comment, sorry. I’m not even sure what tone you’re talking about!
I love Earl Bostic and this video! One thing you don't mention (or do) is the technique where he slides his tongue over the tip of the mouthpiece (like at 11:40 - 11:41). It was one of his signature techniques. I've never really been able to pull it off the way he does.
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Absolutely mind blowing 🎷😲... also your reaction to the phenomenal solo 🤪
Thanks! 🙏🏻
I love it! Thank you for sharing this, Jamie. I had not heard it. Btw - I bought "Improvisation Mastery" and "Total Tone Mastery" 2 days ago. Can't wait to get started; my alto sax is getting some minor repairs!
Fantastic Peter, and congratulations!
Oh man, I wish I had the talent you have in your little finger Jamie. Your enthusiasm is infectious and cheers me up no end. Such a fantastic channel 👏
Thank you!
Whoa Jamie!!! Superb video. What a joy.! Any chance of some guidance getting up beyond top D? Jeez I thought maybe G above that was the top but he gets up to C above that???
I only knew (and admired) Bostic for Flamingo, I had no idea of this track. What a monster!
Check out my Altissimo videos. th-cam.com/video/kURzx_fZ6Ho/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/TaWU53PWEjY/w-d-xo.html
loved this Jamie, thank you. I've been a big fan of Earl Bostic for many years since I first heard Steam Whistle jump, for those into his sound you might like to try out a Beechler diamond inlay s8s, (other tip openings are available if 8 is to wide) you'll be surprised at how easily the high notes pop out.
👍 Thank you!
Fantastic. Earl Bostic true legend. His spin on Jazz classics like Ain’t Misbehavin’ or Bostock Boogie are also fantastic. But to play as fluently as he did in the altissimo shows his true quali
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Dang! ... gonna get a monster case of tinnitus playing/listening to those altissimo notes! 😳
Please don't do that!
Hello! What you think about tenor Reed for alto? How its feel? Sorry for my english
It wasn't for me I must admit!
Awesome! This is all absolutely insane. How'd you like the tenor reed? Personally, I don't ever want to go back to alto--the heart is too short on them imo.
Meh - I wasn’t that into the tenor reed on alto truth be told. Couldn’t get the juiciness I wanted.
@@GetYourSaxTogether Can't win them all over lol, thought it sounded great though.
Excellent and fun breakdown 👏. Insane alltissimo from earl bostick wow 😳
Thanks Neil!
Just AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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He was ultimately really a great swing player with technique that was off the charts.
I liken him to someone more like jimmy dorsey stylistically, not really a bebop guy at all. Definitely the beginning of rock and roll sax playing. Without question, unparalleled technique technique!😊😊
You said it!
Damn, so much fun to watch your reactions and enthusiasm. lol Thanks Jamie!
Thanks! 🙏🏻
@@GetYourSaxTogether Thank YOU! You da best
I love your enthusiasm!
thanks!
@@GetYourSaxTogether I’ve been a lifelong fan of Jazz, but never had played an instrument. I’ve always been partial to the Saxophone. Recently, I have been getting this itch into buying a Tenor Saxophone (it’s like the Sax is calling for me) which I have finally decided to get this Christmas for myself, so I am starting to study beforehand.
@@jonathansantiago5327 awesome. Good luck!
There was a studio musician in LA named John Phillips who had as much facility in the altissimo as Bostic and he could also double on everything. You mentioned Ernie Watts. Ask him about John Phillips in the LA scene back in the 70s and 80s.
Wow, ok! Thanks.
@@GetYourSaxTogether check this out @2:42. Just a little pop solo but it floored me when I first heard it as did Earl Bostic when my sax teacher in the 70s introduced his recordings to me back in 1976.
th-cam.com/video/rre0S_O3fRI/w-d-xo.html
Unblvbl…. Had never heard of him but absolutely love that track and his style. Thanks for bringing that to us. Planning on soaking lots of that up. Love it!
Have fun!
Sharp Eleven transcribed this! So great to hear you have a go at it!
They are quite amazing with their transcriptions; worth the Patreon fee.
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Man, what a lesson👍
Thanks! 🙏🏼
What setup do you play on?
Good!
th-cam.com/video/ZdK7VdadkkE/w-d-xo.html
Holy cow that is amazing!
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This amount of high altissimo on alto reminds me of the saying " just because you can, doesn't mean you should!" Great breakdown though, as ever Jamie.
Thanks Mark ☺️
James Carter is very heavy in the altissimo. I have a friend, John Phillips in L.A, who was absolutely killing on tenor. You are doing great! But these players have been around since the beginning. I think Sam Butera and Lee Wiley have the same New Orleans style melodically. You can get a transcription from Sharp Eleven Music on TH-cam.
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Kinda stuff I get out of ole tenor mark 6 with a soft reed and a couple shots in me….. 😅. Great stuff.
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How would one procure a copy of this recording? This is freaking mind blowing. I thought I had a decent control of altissimo, but now I think I need to go back to the drawing board - lol.😂
Its available on Amazon for 99 cents.
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing :) Earl Bostic is one of my favorite, all-time Sax players. My favorite hits of his are Flamingo, Southern Fried and Tuxedo Junction--check em' out when you get the chance. Saxophone4life! :)
Thanks!
@@GetYourSaxTogether Love your channel! Thanks for doing a props to Earl Bostic, one of my all-time favorite Sax players. You'll love his album 'Bostic Rocks Hits Of The Swing Age ( Full Album )'--you can find it here on youtube, it's about 30 min. There's some gritty, nasty Sax playing on that album! You'll love it.
I have played alto with a tenor reed purely by accidentally setting the wrong reed, and I loved the tone. Mind you on the scale of playing a la Bostic, I score a minus 1000 out of 100!
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Great video and what an amazing solo
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Bostic had lots of hits throughout the 40s and 50s, so well known.
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Awesome.... you really think he's using a tenor reed? I'm embarrassed that I wasn't hip to this tune. You're giving it Hell to, Jamie.
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Like a swirrel on Ecstasy 😅 Earl Bostic is brilliant.
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All I can say is that he must have spent every minute of the hour playing to become so fluid and to find those harmonic notes so easily.
You have to wonder! Thanks!
Lionel Torrance (Prevost) - Moscow Twist ; Port Arthur Shuffle
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This song is over "When the Saints Go Marching In" chord changes.
Yup. I make you right on that. Well spotted.
Earl Bostic is the man. Next let’s hear som Red Prysock
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Tuis solo is great but have you checked out? Bugle Call Rag unbelievable!!!
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Coltrane loved Earl Bostic
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What's really amazing is he was crushing altissimo on horns without modern ergonomics. They might have had better bore designs though, so there is that.
I know a lot of the classical guys were not... enthusiastic... with jazz, and often disrespectful. But you can bet Bostic had a copy of Top Tones with him.
Ha! That was well before top tones I reckon.
@@GetYourSaxTogether looks like the first copyright for Top Tones is 1941. I can't find the release date for Up There. I figured it was later since Sigurd Rascher doesn't have too much of a comb over in his book yet.
First he said he was going to play an alto with a tenor reed, then it got crazier....
Altissimo mezzo allegro!
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Any saxophonist or student should know about all the greats, including Bostic. If not, you’re not doing enough.
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You know he's a good player when a professional sounds like a tea kettle trying to reproduce the sound. And that's not a dig at you but Bostic is absolutely insane.
Totally agree. I completely mug myself in this video! 🤣
Earl Bostic seems to be for sax players what Art Tatum was for pianists.
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Now that's something Coltrane should have paid better attention to. Frantic, but minimal dissonance. Thank you for putting the message out there, ...my faith in this has been somewhat restored.
While Giant Steps just depresses me.
How is this not more revolutionary than that track?!
I agree he’s massively underrated.
th-cam.com/video/5kDO6vj1Suc/w-d-xo.html Full transcription for you Jamie. Enjoy! I'll wait til I can at least reach 2nd Alt F# before trying this! Also check out Earl Bostic's version of Blue Moon - that one I've been working on, you;d prob smash that one in a few days max! Thanks for all your work!
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