Crazy how many of these artists died within several years after this was recorded. It was like Quincy knew this would be his last chance to get these greats to perform together
[Intro: Charlie Parker & Quincy Jones] It had to be sweetness 'Cause I'd been in New York all the time, and he brought Charlie Parker in this hotel room, in the Booker Washington Hotel There was nothing to do but play, you know, and we had a lot of fun trying to play, you know That man, Charlie Parker, was mine That was the first time I ever had the pleasure to meet Dizzy Gillespie I can remember Miles Miles was in my original band And Charlie Parker created the sound, and the moment I heard him I said, "that's how music should sound" [Verse 1: Kool Moe Dee] A tribute to the Birdman, the father of Birdland A masterpiece that release the horns, words and The musical greats, salute the late Mentor, inventor of a sound that dates back From bebop to pop and pop to hip hop We fused the times of jazzing rhymes and got Kool Moe Dee and Big Daddy Kane To bring on the legends; Kane, hit the names [Verse 2: Big Daddy Kane] I kick a rap to what you can relax to A jazz soloist, play away with the sax To get the job done, next one up to do his duty Ladies and gentlemen, mister James Moody [Saxophone Solo: James Moody] [Verse 3: Big Daddy Kane] No one goes the mile like Miles Davis Watch how he plays this trumpet and pump it Just like a mechanic handles a tool Here's the rebirth of the cool [Trumpet Solo: Miles Davis] [Verse 4: Big Daddy Kane] What kind of noise can a string bring Making you swing and sing things of a musical fling Well listen to this star, next up is our- Oh, George Benson bringing the guitar [Guitar Solo: George Benson] [Verse 5: Big Daddy Kane] A voice of choice used just like an instrument So magnificent, I'm proud to present Divine, Sassy or A.K.A Sarah Vaughan Honey, you're on [Scat Solo: Sarah Vaughan] [Verse 6: Big Daddy Kane] I'm introducin' a bop revolution In jazz that has pizazz, he is one player usin' it Ask who is he, his first name's Dizzy Last name Gillespie, now watch him get busy [Trumpet Solo: Dizzy Gillespie] [Verse 7: Big Daddy Kane] Allow me to tell a story about Ella Fitzgerald, who's sound can never be sterile A woman with flexibility of range Making octaves change, go 'head do your thing [Scat Solo: Ella Fitzgerald] [Verse 8: Big Daddy Kane] This is a shoutout to one more man Joe Zawinul, the writer of Birdland [Organ Solo: Joe Zawinul] [Verse 9: Kool Moe Dee] In the fifties, this was the place to be From the bands down to the maitre'd Now, who could forget the MC on the set The emollient voice of Pee Wee Marquette [Talking: Pee Wee Marquette] Ladies and gentlemen, as you know we have something special down here at Birdland this evening [Verse 10: Kool Moe Dee] A sound so profound it's come back around 52nd Street is now world-renowned With horn licks with kick, and swift riffs to stick Today bebop makes the hip hop pick These musical genius's souls are so clever They changed the face of music forever And if you can't understand Here's a past and present Birdland
Yes! A full story, and finally a recording on TH-cam which features the much needed intro to this song. Love it! Quincy Jones' perfect producing skills were in full flex on this track, as he brought together so many jazz greats (for what would prove for many of them to be one of their last recorded performances). Pure musical exuberance, and the best version of Zawinul's jazz fanfare masterpiece.
I used to listen to this on my dad's cassette player all the time when I was a kid. I knew all of the rap word for word despite not really knowing who any of the musicians were.
Crazy how I grew up on this and still see it as one of the most profound ways to build a culmination of music yet still showcase each artist....something that is long forgotten in today's times that can be duplicated in a similar fashion
Man! This brings back MEMORIES! And, even though it was only a few seconds long, I think my favorite part of the intro was Sarah Vaughan's part! Man! It was sublime.
thank you for posting this quincy jones is and always will be a legend n. all who were on this track i never to this day heard jazz n hip hop sound this beautiful❤👍😉👈
When geniuses hang out with geniuses you get genius galore. Love Weather Report. Quincy Jones is so cool . Even Miles Davis could not resist. Got to love this great performance.
There was an undergrad in my high school who got me to listen to this. It was a wake up call - great music and awesome musicians... just totally great! I’ve been listening to these songs for years. Thanks John Maeba Hawkes!!
Kid's of today really don't understand the historical significance of TRUE hip-hop and modern jazz music/musicians/musicianship!! If they took the time listen and appreciate the concept then they would know! 💯
Love this version. The writer above forgets to include the premiere a capella vocal group on the planet providing the vocal haze. But this is such a fantastic version of Birdland - Love it!!
I played in a band in L.A. at the time with J. C. Gomez, who received a Grammy for his percussion playing on this recording. He played the dub mix for me on the way home from band practice, and I asked, "why is Quincy Jones recording this song...it's already been well covered." Little did I know...
This version of Birdland is the perfect fusion of the last 50 years of music :) Thank you Quincy, for gathering this group of stars !!!
I'd said of the first three minutes, "How's THAT for a lesson on the history of popular music?"
This joint is the greatest 🎤
This was GENIUS! Quincy mixed REAL jazz and REAL hip hop...and it worked! Hasn't been done since! Bow down to the greatness!!
Crazy how many of these artists died within several years after this was recorded. It was like Quincy knew this would be his last chance to get these greats to perform together
It was an awesome generation of top musicians ❤️🙌
[Intro: Charlie Parker & Quincy Jones]
It had to be sweetness
'Cause I'd been in New York all the time, and he brought Charlie Parker in this hotel room, in the Booker Washington Hotel
There was nothing to do but play, you know, and we had a lot of fun trying to play, you know
That man, Charlie Parker, was mine
That was the first time I ever had the pleasure to meet Dizzy Gillespie
I can remember Miles
Miles was in my original band
And Charlie Parker created the sound, and the moment I heard him I said, "that's how music should sound"
[Verse 1: Kool Moe Dee]
A tribute to the Birdman, the father of Birdland
A masterpiece that release the horns, words and
The musical greats, salute the late
Mentor, inventor of a sound that dates back
From bebop to pop and pop to hip hop
We fused the times of jazzing rhymes and got
Kool Moe Dee and Big Daddy Kane
To bring on the legends; Kane, hit the names
[Verse 2: Big Daddy Kane]
I kick a rap to what you can relax to
A jazz soloist, play away with the sax
To get the job done, next one up to do his duty
Ladies and gentlemen, mister James Moody
[Saxophone Solo: James Moody]
[Verse 3: Big Daddy Kane]
No one goes the mile like Miles Davis
Watch how he plays this trumpet and pump it
Just like a mechanic handles a tool
Here's the rebirth of the cool
[Trumpet Solo: Miles Davis]
[Verse 4: Big Daddy Kane]
What kind of noise can a string bring
Making you swing and sing things of a musical fling
Well listen to this star, next up is our-
Oh, George Benson bringing the guitar
[Guitar Solo: George Benson]
[Verse 5: Big Daddy Kane]
A voice of choice used just like an instrument
So magnificent, I'm proud to present
Divine, Sassy or A.K.A Sarah Vaughan
Honey, you're on
[Scat Solo: Sarah Vaughan]
[Verse 6: Big Daddy Kane]
I'm introducin' a bop revolution
In jazz that has pizazz, he is one player usin' it
Ask who is he, his first name's Dizzy
Last name Gillespie, now watch him get busy
[Trumpet Solo: Dizzy Gillespie]
[Verse 7: Big Daddy Kane]
Allow me to tell a story about Ella
Fitzgerald, who's sound can never be sterile
A woman with flexibility of range
Making octaves change, go 'head do your thing
[Scat Solo: Ella Fitzgerald]
[Verse 8: Big Daddy Kane]
This is a shoutout to one more man
Joe Zawinul, the writer of Birdland
[Organ Solo: Joe Zawinul]
[Verse 9: Kool Moe Dee]
In the fifties, this was the place to be
From the bands down to the maitre'd
Now, who could forget the MC on the set
The emollient voice of Pee Wee Marquette
[Talking: Pee Wee Marquette]
Ladies and gentlemen, as you know we have something special down here at Birdland this evening
[Verse 10: Kool Moe Dee]
A sound so profound it's come back around
52nd Street is now world-renowned
With horn licks with kick, and swift riffs to stick
Today bebop makes the hip hop pick
These musical genius's souls are so clever
They changed the face of music forever
And if you can't understand
Here's a past and present Birdland
One of the Greatest composer producer of music will truly be missed R.I.P Quincy Jones.
The best I've ever heard. I was in service 1989. Had my first wife loving this.
Classic! Nobody but Quincy Jones could bring together all this talent and pull it off like he did.
You've reminded me that Jones was the producer for "We are the World", a "popular music all-stars" track from earlier that decade.
2024 and this is still one of those songs I have to listen to. Giants once roamed the earth. “Fire breathing monsters” as Quincy once said 😃
Yes! A full story, and finally a recording on TH-cam which features the much needed intro to this song. Love it!
Quincy Jones' perfect producing skills were in full flex on this track, as he brought together so many jazz greats (for what would prove for many of them to be one of their last recorded performances).
Pure musical exuberance, and the best version of Zawinul's jazz fanfare masterpiece.
Have you tried buying the album / cd?
@@cliffsinclair4900 Yeah! I owned it on cassette and CD and digital at various points.
I have the *actual* vinyl! CLASSIC!!!!!!
I used to listen to this on my dad's cassette player all the time when I was a kid. I knew all of the rap word for word despite not really knowing who any of the musicians were.
alloriginalpirates Cool dad of yours for having you listen to such great music!
alloriginalpirates You just described my childhood. lol.
I was the other way round - having been raised on jazz, I knew about all the jazz musicians named but none of the rappers! :D
You too me n my brother rap every word n I sang it on key good memories u no good music Amen
Don't Mr Quincy Jones look fly I love this video everyone look beautiful Amen
Man talk about legendary !!!!!!!!!!!
Genius. Period.
Agreed!!!
Exactly.!
For Excellence there are NO WORDS!!
Crazy how I grew up on this and still see it as one of the most profound ways to build a culmination of music yet still showcase each artist....something that is long forgotten in today's times that can be duplicated in a similar fashion
I fell in love with this song. Thanks quince
Man! This brings back MEMORIES!
And, even though it was only a few seconds long, I think my favorite part of the intro was Sarah Vaughan's part! Man! It was sublime.
Can't stop playing Birdland. RIP Q
thank you for posting this quincy jones is and always will be a legend n. all who were on this track i never to this day heard jazz n hip hop sound this beautiful❤👍😉👈
When geniuses hang out with geniuses you get genius galore. Love Weather Report. Quincy Jones is so cool . Even Miles Davis could not resist. Got to love this great performance.
wish I could see the live version of this particular version of Birdland!
I would pay good money to see this
The #1 Best produced single of 1989!
One of my fav albums of all time
There was an undergrad in my high school who got me to listen to this. It was a wake up call - great music and awesome musicians... just totally great! I’ve been listening to these songs for years. Thanks John Maeba Hawkes!!
Still love this album
La plus belle version de Birdland.
2020 still seeking this out.
Legendary
omg i love this song brings back good memories for me as a child growing up❤😉👈
im here from the frank oceans story🖤🖤 glad he shared 🖤🖤
Total Absolute Awesome Masterpiece
where has all the good music gone...
Loads around; we're having a Jazz revival here in the UK.
Thanks maurice I so enjoyed the music my husband had recording of them all.....
don't know quite what I'm listening to, but I'm listening...hard!!
Polyrhythms...The Forever Music
Kid's of today really don't understand the historical significance of TRUE hip-hop and modern jazz music/musicians/musicianship!! If they took the time listen and appreciate the concept then they would know! 💯
I agree
Nobody had a flow like Big Daddy Kane... smooth operator indeed..
But man the genius of Quincy for bridging the gap between jazz and hip hop
AMAZING I LOVE IT !!!!!
Just love this!!
It was my second CD, the first was it cuts both ways, i was 19 years old. Such great times
Amazing!
Love this version. The writer above forgets to include the premiere a capella vocal group on the planet providing the vocal haze. But this is such a fantastic version of Birdland - Love it!!
TAKE 6
No, Manhattan Transfer
I love this song
I played in a band in L.A. at the time with J. C. Gomez, who received a Grammy for his percussion playing on this recording. He played the dub mix for me on the way home from band practice, and I asked, "why is Quincy Jones recording this song...it's already been well covered." Little did I know...
Thank you djbuddylovecooljazz for your info..this guy Q is one of the best jazz composers of all time..also the best conducter
R.I.P. Quincy 😢
I am sooo glad you did a new one! I'm posting it on facebook!
masterpiece
the maestro
2022 ahhh, music for the soul
RIP LEGEND :(
Dope!
This is that good shit 🔥
Love you Quincy Jones 🔥
Legendary.
if someone doesn't elevate the volume of Birdland to match the previous track, I'm going to ring a neck!
anyone else hear Big Daddy Kane say gillEPsie at 1:54?
Rip Quincy Jones
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These two tracks on the album are the theme song for African America. And by extension, America. THEME SONG, I SAY!
The Best
The INTRO is where it's at here....
It was probably a challenge to get the rhyme and meter together on that history lesson
Bensons part damn 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Jaco would have loved this
I used to DO the same, execpt i knew most of the artists...good times
It's irritating those commercials in TH-cam. In this song just between the spoken and the singing part of the song.
How about the time these all-stars appeared on SNL? It had to be a challenge for Don Pardo to go through the "Musical Guest:..." part
THANKS
❤👏🎼
Frank ocean story
しかし、よくもこんなメンバー集めたなー。売れることわかってるから、皆、印税たっぷりもらってるな。多分、編曲はクインシー自身ではなく、名義貸しだろうな。しかし、これだけカッコよいアレンジだとそんなことはどうでもいいわな。後半、サビの部分かっこいいなー。泣けてくくるなー
BDK
The smooth operator
This is to fuckin much, listen