Saw this band when they played Manchester and Lee Morgan played Round Midnight as his feature.They shared the bill with the Thelonius Monk Quartet.What a great night that was!
mike farmer Hello Mike, I was also at this, Free Trade Hall, concert. ( 2nd house ) + I'm probably telling something you already know, there is CD released this concert ( Jazz Messengers ) it's also on TH-cam. Opening track on this Tokyo, concert, is entitled: The Summit. Peace to all.
Monk went to jewish school whereas Bobby timmons went to churchist school, sorry for my English but you are wrong to speak about monk on one Bobby’s video, because you know they never had nothing in common.
0:01 - The Summit (Wayne Shorter) 6:08 - Dat Dere (Bobby Timmons) 14:22 - A Night in Tunisia (Dizzy Gillespie) 22:42 - Yama (Lee Morgan) 30:15 - Moanin' (Bobby Timmons) 40:16 - Blues March (Benny Golson)
アート・ブレイキーとジャズ・メッセンジャーズの伝説の初来日公演ですね。 全盛期のアート・ブレイキーさんの、もうドリームチームのようなすごいメンバーですね。 この演奏を生で見られた人たちが羨ましすぎます。 もし今の自分がこの時代に生きていたなら会社休んででも聴きに行ったと思います。 後半の原信夫とシャープ＆フラッツのコラボ演奏も、シャープ＆フラッツのジャズ・メッセンジャーズへのリスペクト感がひしひしと伝わってきていいですね。 アート・ブレイキーさんはじめ、凄腕のメンバーが乗りに乗って演奏した最高の名演ですね。 ありがとうございました。 Thanks for the great performance ,and the upload.
"I Called Him Morgan" is the best film about jazz to date. It reveals the hazards of the life, the quickness of the fall, the difficulty of making it back--and then staying there. A music of majesty, profound tragedy, and redemptive beauty. The story is also about those who love the music--so much they can't bear to let it go. There is no hero. Who can blame Lee for his premature end? Who can blame the woman who rescued him from the gutter--once a 13-year-old mother herself from the rural South who learns how to survive in the mean streets and manage a restored Lee Morgan. It's a tragedy of destiny and a love story--like the Titanic. But more real.
Perhaps I'm so singularly focused on Lee I forgot how stellar a performance Wayne has. I suppose at this stage of his development you can hear his melodic and harmonic shape taking place. This is about the best lineup Art might have ever had.
So many great Messengers line ups. Can't forget the one after this one with Wayne, Freddie, Curtis Fuller, Cedar Walton and Reggie Workman. 'Free for All' on Bluenote is arguably the greatest Messenger album! However this group had a certain chemistry that made it so special. I discovered that when in my days of learning and discovering this music I bought 'The Witch Doctor' album and fell with the groove that this unit produced particularly on the title track. Just beautiful. They may have had some serous drug issues which may have curtailed its longevity but the music they made will live forever. However, overall the original Messenger line up of Dorham, Mobley, Silver, & Watkins gets the nod over all the others imo! The fact that it was a cooperative with 4 major current names coming together and defining what the Hard Bop style would represent, whereas later bands were clearly led by Blakey with up and coming names for the most part. The chemistry they had was unreal though, Dorham & Mobley were such a compatible front line it's a joy to hear them playing together, they were ultra hip. Having Silver at arguably his peak in playing and contributing compositions that perfectly complemented them along with Dorham and Mobley is almost too much. Doug Watkins is arguably the perfect Bop bass player. Can do everything really well. His early death means his legacy is largely neglected and underrated. This video is so great btw! Love TH-cam for shit like this!
Fantastic performance!! As others have said he had many great line-ups, but I have to agree this was my favorite too. The Blakey album I listen to most often (I have many) is "The Big Beat" with this exact band. It contains one of the tunes they do in this film ("Dat Dere") and a very unusual arrangement of "Paper Moon" plus a couple great Wayne Shorter tunes etc. As we all know, there are dozens of great Art Blakey records!!!
This is probably my favorite Jazz Messenger lineup. Either this one or the sextet with Freddie, Wayne, and Curtis on the front line and Bu and Cedar Walton and Reggie Workman in the rhythm chairs.
my older brother took me to Birdland to see the Messengers when I was just out of high school. we sat in a special bleachersection reserved for non-alcohol patrons. (funny that a mob-run club should look out for the young like that!) anyway, it wasvery exciting to see the Messengers for the first time. if my memory hasn't tricked me, I think Lee Morgan was still using Dizzy's 45-degree trumpet.
I'm inclined to agree. At this stage he was at his strongest, his sound the cleanest, his technique at its most proficient. Shortly after this he lost over a year to heroin addiction. He came back and recorded some of his greatest albums. What he lost in chops, he more than made up for it in life experience. His playing took on more of a frayed, gritty, edgy sound. But watching him here, my God, it seemed like he was going to conquer the world...
Nigel Gillett We have that common bond. As a pure hack on trumpet, he's always been and always will be the artist I would aspire to if I had any talent and perseverance on my horn. I love hearing from anyone who simply KNOWS of Mogie let alone know shit about Lee. (Outside of my fellow trumpet playing friends). Cheers my friend. (I'm replaying this video again...)
Perhaps you've read this? As tragic as it is I found Helen Moore's account of her life with Lee authentic. jasonpalmerjazz.wordpress.com/2011/03/16/the-story-of-helen-morgan-if-you-didnt-know-already/
Gosh. Titans in full swing. Always thought to myself - "Would have been something to actually see Shorter and Morgan share the front line." - and here it is!!!! WOW
日本初公演の時の音源や映像を見ることができるなんて、素晴らしい！ You Tube万歳！そして、動画を上げてくれた主様、ありがとう。 It is wonderful to be able to see the sound source and video at the time of Japan's first performance! You Tube !! And thank you, Lord, for raising the video.
Man, this concert is scorching! I always felt (and still do) that Shorter and Morgan made up one of the baadest front lines in jazz. Thanks for posting.
They greatest band of all time. Brings me back to those smoky nights in Birdland. What an experience.Art was my idol. Lee was the greatest hard bop trumpet player and Wayne probably never played so much real music in his life. he was in line the carry on from Coltrane, the keeper of the flame.
This is all so good. Wow. One of the best jazz groups EVER. Bobby Timmons, Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter,Art Blakey----all jazz monsters. Love the back ground orchestra too.
1) “The Summit” (Wayne Shorter) 2) “Dat Dere” (Bobby Timmons) 3) “A Night In Tunisia” (Dizzy Gillespie) 4) “Yama” (Lee Morgan) 5) “Moanin’” (Bobby Timmons) 6) “Blues March” (Benny Golson) Art Blakey - Drums Lee Morgan - Trumpet Wayne Shorter - Tenor Saxophone Bobby Timmons - Piano Jymie Merritt - Bass Filmed on January 11, 1961. TBS-TV Studios, Tokyo, Japan
Smoking bad jazz , the real deal. Art in the boys in 61. it's like watching beautiful flickers of light in and out of the light spectrum. I wish it was louder .
Wayne Shorter is such a master saxophonist. He even imitated Benny Golden; the saxophonist on the original recording of Moanin’. And Lee and Bobby. What an awesome band 😮
Can't believe this took place in my hometown. This appears to be taped for TV broadcast as you see no audience or hear applause. I wish to see the full version with MC parts intact. The big band may be Nobuo Hara and Sharps and Flats, as I remember seeing him on TV typically conducting with a tenor in his hands. Thanks for the upload, @Tadeus Jazz!
I've heard "Peter and The Wolf" quoted in a ton of jazz solos,but never hipper than Lee.His quick-witted mind,along with his soul,sound and technique are what makes him one of the absolute kings of the trumpet.
JS Grogan, what a delight to hear the "Minor Key" up on Dexter mentioned. It was a great place for jazz and the first place I ever saw John Coltrane live circa 1959. BTW Lee Morgan, as always, never fails to delight. It seems that the baddest trumpet players have to intern with Blakey.
これが初来日の時の映像なのか？ まさか、見られるとは思ってもみなかった。
こんな映像、誰がどうやって保存してたんだ？ それをこうやってUPしてくれる人がいるなんて。TH-camは素晴らしいね！
1961年に、この洗練された音を奏でるなんて…
アメリカのジャズマンはやっぱりスゲ〜！
東京でこの演奏を見た人達が羨ましい…
That these kind of jazz videos exist in any form is a God given blessing.
東京五輪やビートルズよりか前に来ての来日公演。
貴重な動画、ありがたい。私しゃ小学生。
家にはラジオしかない時代。
当時はまだ20代のlee morganが生きていた。
ミッキー・カーチス(ハワイで健在)などのロカビリーの時代。
日本でモーニンが大ヒットした。
ジャズ喫茶とモダンジャズブームの到来。その流れに私もある。
私しゃ渡米(NYC)していた1977～8年に、ドラムの田井中福士氏と、
ピアノの横山静子氏のミッドタウンのアパートへ遊びに行って、
アート・ブレイキーの息子さんらと歓談したことがある。
朗らかな好青年だった。
ウェン・ショーターについてはハーレムの
何とかシアターでウエザーリポートで見た。
ジャコもザビヌルも健在だった。
Hurray for You Tube! And thank you, Lord, for uploading the video.
Saw this band when they played Manchester and Lee Morgan played Round Midnight as his feature.They shared the bill with the Thelonius Monk Quartet.What a great night that was!
Wow, that sounds like quite a show. Very envious.
Awesome! T.S. Monk as well...WOW! I was 1 in 1961, my Dad had all these records.Thanks for liking jazz instead of doo-wop Dad!
mike farmer Mike, I'm in awe of you seeing Monk and Lee on the same bandstand. In fact mate, it's pure jealousy.
mike farmer Hello Mike, I was also at this, Free Trade Hall, concert. ( 2nd house ) + I'm probably telling something you already know, there is CD released this concert ( Jazz Messengers ) it's also on TH-cam.
Opening track on this Tokyo, concert, is entitled: The Summit.
Peace to all.
Monk went to jewish school whereas Bobby timmons went to churchist school, sorry for my English but you are wrong to speak about monk on one Bobby’s video, because you know they never had nothing in common.
我々を黒人でなく、人として接してくれたのはアフリカと日本だけだった。この来日公演で日本に一大ジャズブームが訪れて、蕎麦屋の出前のアンちゃんもモーニンを口ずさんで自転車に乗っていた。
ドラムの神様ですよね
0:01 - The Summit (Wayne Shorter)
6:08 - Dat Dere (Bobby Timmons)
14:22 - A Night in Tunisia (Dizzy Gillespie)
22:42 - Yama (Lee Morgan)
30:15 - Moanin' (Bobby Timmons)
40:16 - Blues March (Benny Golson)
Thank you!
Thanks Nicole 😉
アート・ブレイキーとジャズ・メッセンジャーズの伝説の初来日公演ですね。
全盛期のアート・ブレイキーさんの、もうドリームチームのようなすごいメンバーですね。
この演奏を生で見られた人たちが羨ましすぎます。
もし今の自分がこの時代に生きていたなら会社休んででも聴きに行ったと思います。
後半の原信夫とシャープ＆フラッツのコラボ演奏も、シャープ＆フラッツのジャズ・メッセンジャーズへのリスペクト感がひしひしと伝わってきていいですね。
アート・ブレイキーさんはじめ、凄腕のメンバーが乗りに乗って演奏した最高の名演ですね。
ありがとうございました。
Thanks for the great performance ,and the upload.
フロントの二人だけでも満足。😃サンキュー😉👍🎶
これは初来日公演の演奏ですね。音源があるのは知ってましたが(それとても、アート・ブレイキー本人に20年越しで交渉した結果のリリースとか)、映像が残っていたとは！この時のエピソードは日本語版のWikipediaにゆずりますが、メンバーらはかなりの意気込みで臨んだ演奏だったようです。
They're all so great, but Lee Morgan in particular, his playing makes me want to cry.
Lee was the best!!
Got tissue ,I'm already there !
This is my favorite Jazz Messengers lineup. Made me want to play the trumpet.
so as I
+trumpetman I ended up doing it at 35 years old after hearing Lee, Miles and Clifford, et al. I still play 25 years later.
trumpetman Same lineup for me as well; with the song Sleeping Dancer Sleep On. That song influenced me and Kamasi Washington.
made me want to quit if i see what these cat's can do... these guys are legends!!
Yes sir !
jymie merritt is one of the most underrated bassists of all time. truly great player.
Rip Jymie Merritt
60-61 most didn’t put out their pinnacle recording, but everyone had absolutely great works. It’s ridiculous.
Lee Morgan and Bobby Timmons are absolutely my favorites! I love Dat dere and Yama. I can listen to these 2 songs all night.
Lee Morgan & Wayne Shorter made each other famous!!! They are like Miles & Trane, or Dizzy & Bird, together.
豪華なメンバーで来日したんだよね😃
Wayne and Lee have a particular synchronicity that stands out and the pace behind them is wicked!
This is jazz at its finest
Art Blakey , Tony Williams , Elvin Jones.....the most energetic drummers I ever heard....
This is classic jazz
Whenever Blakey and the Messengers play night in Tunisia, they play hard asf
Outstanding Jazz greats! It’s a privilege to be able to view these videos. Thanks for sharing. RIP to the masters❤
Lee Morgan....Lee Morgan....Lee Morgan
Shorter... Shorter... Shorter
That's Captain Morgan !
Lee Morgan’s solo in this version of Dat Dere is what inspired film maker Kasper Collin to make the documentary I Called Him Morgan.
I saw these cats in person in Los Angeles jazz clubs except Bobby Timmons was not there but I talked we Lee Morgan. I was in shock
RIP Wayne
Thank you
"I Called Him Morgan" is the best film about jazz to date. It reveals the hazards of the life, the quickness of the fall, the difficulty of making it back--and then staying there. A music of majesty, profound tragedy, and redemptive beauty. The story is also about those who love the music--so much they can't bear to let it go. There is no hero. Who can blame Lee for his premature end? Who can blame the woman who rescued him from the gutter--once a 13-year-old mother herself from the rural South who learns how to survive in the mean streets and manage a restored Lee Morgan. It's a tragedy of destiny and a love story--like the Titanic. But more real.
Just saw that documentary. I’d heard of Lee Morgan but didn’t know his story untill i saw the doc. Been researching ever since
Caponsacchi the picture with them both is very powerful. He has on clear glasses and she has in dark shades
merci mille fois pour l info je me suis regale j ai pu trouver ca sur you tube c fantastique merci encore l ami !!!!!!
The days of the best ever Jazz, by none! What a incredible group of giants. Dig this classic folks & Cheers!
Perhaps I'm so singularly focused on Lee I forgot how stellar a performance Wayne has. I suppose at this stage of his development you can hear his melodic and harmonic shape taking place. This is about the best lineup Art might have ever had.
this is amazing. so was the messenger lineup of Hank Mobley, Kenny Durham, Horace Silver, Doug Watkins.
So many great Messengers line ups. Can't forget the one after this one with Wayne, Freddie, Curtis Fuller, Cedar Walton and Reggie Workman. 'Free for All' on Bluenote is arguably the greatest Messenger album! However this group had a certain chemistry that made it so special. I discovered that when in my days of learning and discovering this music I bought 'The Witch Doctor' album and fell with the groove that this unit produced particularly on the title track. Just beautiful. They may have had some serous drug issues which may have curtailed its longevity but the music they made will live forever.
However, overall the original Messenger line up of Dorham, Mobley, Silver, & Watkins gets the nod over all the others imo! The fact that it was a cooperative with 4 major current names coming together and defining what the Hard Bop style would represent, whereas later bands were clearly led by Blakey with up and coming names for the most part. The chemistry they had was unreal though, Dorham & Mobley were such a compatible front line it's a joy to hear them playing together, they were ultra hip. Having Silver at arguably his peak in playing and contributing compositions that perfectly complemented them along with Dorham and Mobley is almost too much. Doug Watkins is arguably the perfect Bop bass player. Can do everything really well. His early death means his legacy is largely neglected and underrated.
This video is so great btw! Love TH-cam for shit like this!
Fantastic performance!! As others have said he had many great line-ups, but I have to agree this was my favorite too. The Blakey album I listen to most often (I have many) is "The Big Beat" with this exact band. It contains one of the tunes they do in this film ("Dat Dere") and a very unusual arrangement of "Paper Moon" plus a couple great Wayne Shorter tunes etc. As we all know, there are dozens of great Art Blakey records!!!
Two of the greatest writers in modern jazz.
I must say that I have been a follower more of the Freddie Hubbard, Cedar Walton later lineup. Good to catch more of this.
I was sixteen when this was recorded. The whole world of jazz opened up. What a wonderful time!
youtubeには「モーニン」が発表された当時の1958年のベルギーにおけるライブ映像があるけれど、その３年後のこちらの初来日時の「モーニン」の演奏は、当時の日本人が、黒人である彼らを差別するどころか歓迎していたというエピソードから、気のせいか「熱のこもった演奏」をしているように見えますね。貴重な映像をUPしてくださって本当にありがとうございました！
This is probably my favorite Jazz Messenger lineup. Either this one or the sextet with Freddie, Wayne, and Curtis on the front line and Bu and Cedar Walton and Reggie Workman in the rhythm chairs.
Willie Jordan ステビーワンダー
ショーターこの頃は生真面目に吹いてるね。
ウェザーリポート以降、『ポペッ🎵ポペーッ🎵』とモードスケールのすっとんきょうなフレーズで演奏するのがショーターさんのイメージですからねw
この頃のジャズジャズしているショーターさんがとても新鮮に感じます🎷
Bobby man, oh wow! Love that guy's style.
my older brother took me to Birdland to see the Messengers when I was just out of high school. we sat in a special bleachersection reserved for non-alcohol patrons. (funny that a mob-run club should look out for the young like that!) anyway, it wasvery exciting to see the Messengers for the first time. if my memory hasn't tricked me, I think Lee Morgan was still using Dizzy's 45-degree trumpet.
Ahhh. Masterful. At the summit of Lee's career perhaps? I miss him, he lives.
I'm inclined to agree. At this stage he was at his strongest, his sound the cleanest, his technique at its most proficient. Shortly after this he lost over a year to heroin addiction. He came back and recorded some of his greatest albums. What he lost in chops, he more than made up for it in life experience. His playing took on more of a frayed, gritty, edgy sound. But watching him here, my God, it seemed like he was going to conquer the world...
Nigel, you know your shit. Dead fucking on.
Thanks Johno, I love Lee Morgan. I'll never stop listening to his music.
Nigel Gillett We have that common bond. As a pure hack on trumpet, he's always been and always will be the artist I would aspire to if I had any talent and perseverance on my horn. I love hearing from anyone who simply KNOWS of Mogie let alone know shit about Lee. (Outside of my fellow trumpet playing friends). Cheers my friend. (I'm replaying this video again...)
Perhaps you've read this? As tragic as it is I found Helen Moore's account of her life with Lee authentic.
jasonpalmerjazz.wordpress.com/2011/03/16/the-story-of-helen-morgan-if-you-didnt-know-already/
Never tire of this clip, Messengers at their best......
Great moments - Lee Morgan and Bobby Timmons phenomenal solos on Dat Dere.
Gosh. Titans in full swing. Always thought to myself - "Would have been something to actually see Shorter and Morgan share the front line." - and here it is!!!! WOW
This is an epic quintessential classic .This what I live and breath ! Crossfingerings at 3:13 goosebumps !
Bobby! as great a loss as Lee.....
Totally awesome
That young Shorter was incredible.
日本初公演の時の音源や映像を見ることができるなんて、素晴らしい！
You Tube万歳！そして、動画を上げてくれた主様、ありがとう。
It is wonderful to be able to see the sound source and video at the time of Japan's first performance!
You Tube !! And thank you, Lord, for raising the video.
Watching this video just blows me away. This is amazing talent.
Man, this concert is scorching! I always felt (and still do) that Shorter and Morgan made up one of the baadest front lines in jazz. Thanks for posting.
Jackie Mclean & Art Farmer / Sonny Clark _cool stuttin"
@@darrinwest6734 One of my favorite albums.
outstanding...this is music.
Fantastic
Awesome
They greatest band of all time. Brings me back to those smoky nights in Birdland. What an experience.Art was my idol. Lee was the greatest hard bop trumpet player and Wayne probably never played so much real music in his life. he was in line the carry on from Coltrane, the keeper of the flame.
what a performance ... absolutely brillant!
Prokofiev at 42:32 la classe Mr Morgan !!
This is all so good. Wow. One of the best jazz groups EVER. Bobby Timmons, Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter,Art Blakey----all jazz monsters. Love the back ground orchestra too.
HI,
great to see this and nice to see all these positives comments,there are still a lot of music lovers out there! thanks
Amazing！
リー・モーガン、ひねってますね！
OH THAT GREAT GRETCH SOUND!!!!!
The performance of Yama is incredible. All the performances are great but when Lee played a ballad it's just beautiful.
I need this version of Blues March.
GREAT BAND.
the good old days of jazz! thanks.
1) “The Summit” (Wayne Shorter)
2) “Dat Dere” (Bobby Timmons)
3) “A Night In Tunisia” (Dizzy Gillespie)
4) “Yama” (Lee Morgan)
5) “Moanin’” (Bobby Timmons)
6) “Blues March” (Benny Golson)
Art Blakey - Drums
Lee Morgan - Trumpet
Wayne Shorter - Tenor Saxophone
Bobby Timmons - Piano
Jymie Merritt - Bass
Filmed on January 11, 1961.
TBS-TV Studios, Tokyo, Japan
Classic Art Blakey ❤️
Don't get any better than this.
Smoking bad jazz , the real deal. Art in the boys in 61. it's like watching beautiful flickers of light in and out of the light spectrum. I wish it was louder .
When judgement day comes. Mr Morgan gone be blowin dat dere horn!
Can it get any better than this? I don’t think so
Gold. Pure gold.
Wayne Shorter is such a master saxophonist. He even imitated Benny Golden; the saxophonist on the original recording of Moanin’. And Lee and Bobby. What an awesome band 😮
千駄ヶ谷公会堂（体育館）。若きモーガン、ショウター。映像を観てあの日の感動を思い出しました。感謝です。
Holy crap!!! every one of them killing....just....holy crap!
Minute 24.25: terrific rhythm section, sounds like some of today's minimal music. in 1964 they were so much ahead !
Can't believe this took place in my hometown. This appears to be taped for TV broadcast as you see no audience or hear applause. I wish to see the full version with MC parts intact. The big band may be Nobuo Hara and Sharps and Flats, as I remember seeing him on TV typically conducting with a tenor in his hands. Thanks for the upload, @Tadeus Jazz!
Just fantastic... really amazing tv footage....
Oh, Lord. Take me in your hands. I am ready!
+Luiz Ribeiro I'll ride shotgun if this is the forbidden land Luiz.
Amen!
5 great musicians...the big beat😎😎
I've heard "Peter and The Wolf" quoted in a ton of jazz solos,but never hipper than Lee.His quick-witted mind,along with his soul,sound and technique are what makes him one of the absolute kings of the trumpet.
Totally awesome music
Many thanks, Tadeus J.
A great forever force
I LOVE THIS TUNE IT'S AWESOME.
JS Grogan, what a delight to hear the "Minor Key" up on Dexter mentioned. It was a great place for jazz and the first place I ever saw John Coltrane live circa 1959. BTW Lee Morgan, as always, never fails to delight. It seems that the baddest trumpet players have to intern with Blakey.
When your a jazz drummer and you have a serious jones to play rock and roll, your name is Art Blakey.
Bel son ! I bon mimm !
Very thoughtful...superb music.
Tadeus, Thank you so much for share this preciously show
incredible, es una bestiaaaaaaa en las baquetas art blakey !!
You are the best person in the world for finding and posting this. So much talent!
WAAAAAAAYNE!
this is grate! awesome!
Shorter quoting Charlie Parker's lick in "Ko-ko" at 16:49
Outstanding! thank you for sharing the music
Love your channel Tadeus! My kind of music.
無敵！
🙌🏾🙌🏾
Great!!
This is just amazing. Thanks for putting this up
This is flat out amazing. omg! Thanks!
This is so good. Thank you!
"Blues March" is killer!
Bellissimo! :)
I wanted to play my bass with them