This music has me swaying and rotating my shoulders! Jose, you are THE MAN!!! Keep on jamming. You and your music will never go out of style. You have touched so many souls on a very, very deep level.
The fact that I was not born in the great jazz era has always given me the blues, but here we are, 2013, and Jose James begins to sing with absolute capability to honor the magnificent Billie Holiday. Breath-taking! It would not be as superbly potent without an exceptional band backing him up.
0:30 "Good Morning Heartache" 8:13 "Body and Soul" 17:20 "Fine and Mellow" 26:43 "I thought about you". 34:11 "What a little Moonlight Can Do" 41:26 "Tenderly" 52:00 "Lover Man (Oh where can you be?)" 1:01:55 "Bless the Child" 1:16:14 "Strange Fruit"
The piano player has a penchant for beautiful jewellry - always wears a beautiful bracelet on his right hand. Class act! Jose is definitely channeling Billy Eckstine! Awesome!
I think some great jazz performers left us with some commending works and it is for the new generations to continue developing on their great initiatives. For Billie’s and Monk’s legacies not all has been developed; they left an open vein to continue their experimental music and styles. They were unique and their artistries deserves further continuation and recognitions. These young guys are just doing so!! Please continue with it!!
Just brought Jose James album "No Beginning No End", just incredible. A friend turned me on to his music, I had to see what was on TH-cam, hearing him sing the songs of the Great Billie Holiday filled my heart.
Once in a great while a singer will emerge from the ashes of yesterdays legends endowed with the spirit and talent of a Holiday or Vaughan or a Etta that will stop you dead in your tracks an make you say OMG! Jose James is just such a talent. An incredibly gifted singer with the voice and poise of old time jazz greats who could take a song and make it their own and even though you may have heard that same song a hundred times before when James sings it, it's like something completely new and unheard. Raw, earthy, sensual are just some of the terms that come to mind when he sings. Whatever you say of him... he's extraordinarily brilliant. Nice upload.
I'm currently down the rabbit hole of all things Jose James - who I've just discovered and I love everything I'm hearing from this young vocalists and his selection of musicians who accompany him on his musical journeys! I'm late to the party, but I'm here to stay now!!!! :)
This gentleman's voice is wonderful. When I first heard him, Gil Scott immediately came to my mind. One thing I can say is Jose Jones vocals are refreshing.
This is the kind of music that setting' should take place in the harsh winter time with blizzard snow blowing the degrees is below zero and you and your significant other are cuddled on the couch in front of a roaring fireplace just getting deep into one another and loving every single minute down to the second of it all. That's what amazing music and moments can for you.👳👍💖
Well said Mistyblu4U. I sometimes get caught up in comparing, but u r right -- let ppl be themselves & w/should enjoy THEIR talent. Thx for turning the light on :)
The feel on the drums with the brushes was making me just go wow The vocals just made me say this just pure WORLD CLASS BASS playing piano master musician horns feeling it makes you feel it means great musos overall I wish I was there 10/10
Very nice presentation and tribute to Lady Day. I like this performance very much, the phrasing is good and so resembles the ways of Billie’s performances so vividly. It is really a discovery, to my surprise it is outstanding that a man could be interpreting these tunes so appropriately; mostly when we regularly take them as absolute Billie’s very owned property. Blessings!!
Call me crazy but this guy is in my house right now (Airbnb guest), he is performing at the Hollywood Bowl, its Aug.28 , I knew he was a musician but didnt know who he is till now. Good music.
Oh Gee, what a voice! Silk and just a tinder rust (soreness) - just the right combination. This seems to be the new great generation of jazz musician - this pianist is stunning and the rest of the crew ain' t weak at all!
hey guys i'm old skool jazz maniac.....and in this world its hard to improve yourself as a young person so many persons say that they can play jazz but no no no......this band (piano!!!!!!!!!!!!!) and you are amazingggggggggggggggggggggg thanks from holland!!!!!!!!!!!!Remco!!!!!The Brooklyn Brothers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't know how he got through the last song "Strange Fruit". Billie used to lower her eyes and only one light shone in the room on her as she closed each show with this song of racism and lynchings commonplace in her time. Beyond sad, made the hair on my neck stand up. Beautifully done - but the sound of slaves' cries was haunting. AWESOME performance!!
This music has me swaying and rotating my shoulders! Jose, you are THE MAN!!! Keep on jamming. You and your music will never go out of style. You have touched so many souls on a very, very deep level.
To who ever post this thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. He is awesome....WOW!
Jose James is such a gem. I remember watching this 6 years ago and it still sets my soul on fire today.
I could listen to this on my winding bed. Sublime did not think a male singer could do this kind of justice to this piece.
"Strange Fruit", OMG!! Had my heart and soul crying with soul stirring torment. Loved this performance!
The fact that I was not born in the great jazz era has always given me the blues, but here we are, 2013, and Jose James begins to sing with absolute capability to honor the magnificent Billie Holiday. Breath-taking! It would not be as superbly potent without an exceptional band backing him up.
0:30 "Good Morning Heartache"
8:13 "Body and Soul"
17:20 "Fine and Mellow"
26:43 "I thought about you".
34:11 "What a little Moonlight Can Do"
41:26 "Tenderly"
52:00 "Lover Man (Oh where can you be?)"
1:01:55 "Bless the Child"
1:16:14 "Strange Fruit"
***** Thanks man!
Angel Torres "I thought about you".
Siri Chateaubriand Thanks!
Angel Torres Thnx !
The piano player has a penchant for beautiful jewellry - always wears a beautiful bracelet on his right hand. Class act! Jose is definitely channeling Billy Eckstine! Awesome!
That’s who I was trying to think of Eckstein he has that baritone soul , I love you music down to a science
It's always good to stumble upon good music to soothe the soul.
I think some great jazz performers left us with some commending works and it is for the new generations to continue developing on their great initiatives. For Billie’s and Monk’s legacies not all has been developed; they left an open vein to continue their experimental music and styles. They were unique and their artistries deserves further continuation and recognitions. These young guys are just doing so!! Please continue with it!!
I have no words to describe what this music is doing to me ...
please...allow me to help you...just ask!
I can relate... He's so blessed yes he is... It was love at first sound.....
Just brought Jose James album "No Beginning No End", just incredible. A friend turned me on to his music, I had to see what was on TH-cam, hearing him sing the songs of the Great Billie Holiday filled my heart.
Once in a great while a singer will emerge from the ashes of yesterdays legends endowed with the spirit and talent of a Holiday or Vaughan or a Etta that will stop you dead in your tracks an make you say OMG! Jose James is just such a talent. An incredibly gifted singer with the voice and poise of old time jazz greats who could take a song and make it their own and even though you may have heard that same song a hundred times before when James sings it, it's like something completely new and unheard. Raw, earthy, sensual are just some of the terms that come to mind when he sings. Whatever you say of him... he's extraordinarily brilliant. Nice upload.
I'm currently down the rabbit hole of all things Jose James - who I've just discovered and I love everything I'm hearing from this young vocalists and his selection of musicians who accompany him on his musical journeys! I'm late to the party, but I'm here to stay now!!!! :)
OMG, what a great voice. Loving those Billy Holiday song’s. Great musicians also, keep on doing what your doing!
Takuya Kuroda on trumpet...he is the man !!
I love this guy !!!
I was among the lucky people to have witnessed this beautiful performance in Brussels. Glad that the live video recording is online!
Gilbert "Gil" Scott - Heron lives on through 'Jose!!! What a continuation of such a GREAT BLESSING... Live on Gil !!!
This gentleman's voice is wonderful. When I first heard him, Gil Scott immediately came to my mind. One thing I can say is Jose Jones vocals are refreshing.
Jose James is amazing. I heard him for the first time just a day or two ago and he is a great, great singer.
This is the kind of music that setting' should take place in the harsh winter time with blizzard snow blowing the degrees is below zero and you and your significant other are cuddled on the couch in front of a roaring fireplace just getting deep into one another and loving every single minute down to the second of it all. That's what amazing music and moments can for you.👳👍💖
I love you Mr. Jose James ... your a gorgeous person on earth in deed on earth ... a beautiful soul
just absolutely awesome.....
you do Lady Day a great justice....
thank you......
So smooth and mellow. Excellent job and top notch musicians!!. Must we always compare? Can we just compliment and leave it at that?
Nice
Well said Mistyblu4U. I sometimes get caught up in comparing, but u r right -- let ppl be themselves & w/should enjoy THEIR talent. Thx for turning the light on :)
ahhhhhh.....that was very nice of you to say. ty.
The feel on the drums with the brushes was making me just go wow The vocals just made me say this just pure WORLD CLASS BASS playing piano master musician horns feeling it makes you feel it means great musos overall I wish I was there 10/10
This is what I wanted to watch for a long time. Thanks for sharing.
Oh ! Wow ! Imagine having every day this voice saying good morning to you
Very nice presentation and tribute to Lady Day. I like this performance very much, the phrasing is good and so resembles the ways of Billie’s performances so vividly. It is really a discovery, to my surprise it is outstanding that a man could be interpreting these tunes so appropriately; mostly when we regularly take them as absolute Billie’s very owned property. Blessings!!
Każda piosenka w swoim swoim elemencie, tyle serca i duszy ❤dziekune za fa tastyczny koncert , Billie by sie podobało ☺👍
WoW ❤WoW merci Ah Tank you jose james❤11/2024 france
for me just today, but what a beautiful lovely discovery...........
Quoi de mieux, par une après-midi neigeuse et sombre de février...droit au cœur !!
A true talent......fortunate enough to have seen him in LA...and he is coming to the Berks Jazz fest in April...got my second row middle seat!!!!
Ann..
Where is Berks jazz festival???
I Love EVERY SINGLE THING about this!!!
Wow! Wow! Wow! What more can I say???
great performance ! They all very good musicians, I love Richard Spaven on the drums and the pianist is incredible
great concert , thanx a lot for posting
Concerning coolness, this is on the same level as D'Angelo. Wow. And what a pianoplayer. Nice!!!
Fine and mellow very good❤
Super zeg. Ik wou dat ik erbij was. Prachtige muziek!
Outstanding!
This is just so beautiful.
Glow Ray!!
What an amazing voice..
Superb gig!
I am mesmerized!!!
Such a great voice...
His deep throaty tones took this iconic tune to another level.
Thanx for being my friend^_^
Oh man, this is so sweet. Bless ya mister James.
Call me crazy but this guy is in my house right now (Airbnb guest), he is performing at the Hollywood Bowl, its Aug.28 , I knew he was a musician but didnt know who he is till now. Good music.
Fantastic out of this world
Just amazing, as always, thanks Jose for putting the link on FB, can't stop playing the video, want it on DVD/CD ... pleeeease?
Hey, you were on the SDRR broadcast right?
Superlative in every way ... 👌🏾
This is sooo beautiful..
wooowww!!! Amazing voice!! and feeling!!! Singing a Billie, uff! Good!!!!
I wanna listen to these when an autam is ending and an winter is starting with a cold air in NY.
Oh Gee, what a voice! Silk and just a tinder rust (soreness) - just the right combination.
This seems to be the new great generation of jazz musician - this pianist is stunning and the rest of the crew ain' t weak at all!
Especially,the last part was so impressing..
Grandissimo Jose!
gracias totales a José James y su banda. Son fantásticos. Quién dijo que la buena música murió?
The band is kiling it. Makes me think of Sade's band in its quality as accompanist.
Sade band and she : great yes !
That arrangement of Strange Fruit though ... perfection!
FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!
What can i say? Marvellous!
He has a great voice i do love his sound!
impresionante, una delicia escucharle!!
Incredible band!
I just love it
Amazing...
Mi más profunda adminración por Jose James
Magnífico concierto.
Perfect !
U calm me down...
hey guys i'm old skool jazz maniac.....and in this world its hard to improve yourself as a young person so many persons say that they can play jazz but no no no......this band (piano!!!!!!!!!!!!!) and you are amazingggggggggggggggggggggg thanks from holland!!!!!!!!!!!!Remco!!!!!The Brooklyn Brothers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Silky smooth!!!!
Me encanta!!
Who are the musicians? Can their names be written down?
una autentica maravilla
Fabulosa en su concierto en la Complutense de Madrid hace una semana
Man
His voice
I'm happy as long as Ur happy^^
I don't know how he got through the last song "Strange Fruit". Billie used to lower her eyes and only one light shone in the room on her as she closed each show with this song of racism and lynchings commonplace in her time. Beyond sad, made the hair on my neck stand up. Beautifully done - but the sound of slaves' cries was haunting. AWESOME performance!!
FLAWLESS!!
excelente
coooool!
Man that voice reminds me of a little of johnny hartman.and gill scott heron' sublime mr james.
The man is musically DEEP
This man is jusi fabulous!!!
I would love to see him live.
Where can i purchase this recording????
Thank you for posting this awesome performance!!!
he plays mostly in Europe i believe.
Bravo 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 left me breathless
Awesome musicians !!!
master jazz!!!!!!!
billie holiday is proud !!!
enamoradaaa
Wow!!!
Que groso esto!!!
Wooooo that's Hot!!! Love Jose James Bond!!
SICK BLUESSSS YEEEIIIAAA
Miss Lady Day
Latino USA brought me here!
la la love it
PS ...and Kris Bowers! Why can't we get that Japanese release here in the USA?