@@tylerredforge5563 true. I play the trombone but Imma learn how to play the saxophone after I graduate college :)) I just got a guitar for my birthday and graduated 5th grade beginner band! SIXTH GRADE HERE I COME! (Intermediate band 🥶)
My ten year old grandson, Anthony, finds this to be inspiring. He will be starting his sax lessons next week. Just got his instrument today, and he is excited.
Beautiful rendition and a great alto sax sound!! Best Sax player in the world? There are a lot of great players in the world that might challenge that! We are all striving to be the best we can be hopefully! I know that is my goal!
Been looking for this song performed on saxophone...didn't know the title but here I am listening to it...by coincidence I am here and am loving it again and again..thank you for such beautiful performance...❤❤❤🎶🎵❤🎷🎷🎵🎶🎷🎷🎶🎶🎵
LOVE his slower pace with this version....Greg Vail's version was great and POWERFUL but this is more relaxing, smooth and great tone!..one of my favorite tunes anyways so thank you for this one!!!!
Honestly I think it depends on your music type, many people think Charlie Parker was the best saxophonist to ever live but im pretty sure/think many can also disagree
There isn't a best sax player. There are too many good players out there. I like the sound of a saxophone period. On this song Europa, I think he's the best I have heard. My opinion only.
@@djoreeyo IMHO, John Coltrane is the BEST tenor saxophonist in the world, Cannonball Adderley, the best alto player in the world. But if we're talking about "LIVING" saxophonist, yeah, it's difficult to say who is the best (because there are so many great players).
Wow and outstanding sound congratulations to you on such talent ..and of course with the last name of Mendoza what is one to expect MY LAST NAME TO IS MENDOZA ..your absolutely amazing ...💯
@@peterkelly8357 Yes, and that’s just the problem. When trying to reach this “perceived perfection” you speak of people often forget that emotion is a large part of that goal. At least from how I see it. Music isn’t a trade it’s an art. And while I think the trades can often be a form of art, it’s not the same as the amount of yourself you put out for the world to see when performing music. Okay I just reread that and I just want to say that I am sorry for how try hardy I sounded there. I only wanted to say that I agree with you. So please take that as the message I’m trying to send here.
I agree with Diana, Gato Barbieri was the best one of all the great ones to play that song(Europa),after all, he was the original that played it and composed by Carlos Santana... with Greg Vail 2nd !
I love your smooth rolling style on the Alto... Very well done. BRAVO!!! 🌹🌹🌹 I could listen to you all day, sir... You and Gato are the best with Europa... I'm a bit partial to Gato for this Masterpiece!!! 🌹🌹🌹
Ascolto spesso questo pezzo e devo dire che Alain Mendoza è verament un grande Sassofonista. Sono un fan del Maestro "Gato Barbieri", del Maestro "Greg Vail", "Candy Dulfer", "Kenny G" "Sonny Rollins" Ci sono tantissimi grandi maestri di Sax. Consiglio vivamente Charley Langer, Gaby Sax, Sandro Scuoppo, Antoine Foster, Luis Fonsi (Graziatto), Papetti, Francesco Cafiso, Coltrane, ecc.... il sax esprime, passione, forza, energia, sentimento.... ho suonato per tanti anni da giovane, suonato in bande cittadine, frequentato il conservatorio.... poi son passato ad altro strumento..... credo sinceramente che nessuno strumento sia in grado di esprimere passione come un sax.... personalmente preferisco il contralto ed il tenore.... ciao.
gATO VERSION HAS FOR ME BEST TONE and this work is so stunning you almost cant make it less than Good. Still while good there are too many pauses in here that take away from the smooth lushness and sensual feel the song has built in.
You play this well. Not anywhere near what I thought would be the world's best saxophonist's rendition, but now, I know that I have to practice up. Just for my curiosity, do you play reggae? How 'bout your doubles?, Any Rock?...Maybe on tenor? You know, the growling stuff. Do you read?I bet you do all this and more! Damn.
Eu amo essa música. Aí te pega numa noite que vc tá bem prá baixo, e com um cara que toca com o maior sentimento do mundo , blau blau. Queria comentar mais da música e do músico, mais não dá. Bye. Linda.
I think , the title in the description of the video , is too much !!! Best sax player ? I don't think so . Sorry ! It sounds good , but not that much as the best in the world .
Worlds best should not be said. Cos this gives others to disagree with a good player and people stop listening to him and hang on to what's written. But then again it's up to you whether you want to be heard.🙏🏾
The saxophone itself is such a beautiful instrument.
It is I want to learn
@@user-nf9xm7is3m it takes a load of time
@@tylerredforge5563 true. I play the trombone but Imma learn how to play the saxophone after I graduate college :))
I just got a guitar for my birthday and graduated 5th grade beginner band! SIXTH GRADE HERE I COME! (Intermediate band 🥶)
My ten year old grandson, Anthony, finds this to be inspiring. He will be starting his sax lessons next week. Just got his instrument today, and he is excited.
I hope you're doing well and that your grandson has stuck with it. All the best.
Robert, please don't expect your grandson to sound like this until he has completely mastered the instrument.
Wish him all of luck. Please tell him don't ever switch to anything else, because saxophone is the best.
This is what your parents expect u to do after your first saxophone class
very true
When i was kid My dad had played sax for 20 years and he personally tought me
You speaking facts
exactly, see my response to Robert above
Facts 😆 😆 my son just sign up ... fingers crossed 🤞
Gato is stupendous. Heard Greg Vail play this from the 90s and he was out of this world!!!!!!
Nothing tops The original Gato Barbieri version for me but Greg’s is great too
This thee most beautiful song!!!!!!!!!!! Stupendous......!!!!!!!! Tears
Love listening to EUROPA, sax player is so marvelous, amazing 👏
TY 😊 💕 🙏
Truly ALAIN MENDOZA is an exceptionally talented Saxophone Player.....Love EUROPA! Thank for sharing Daniel!
This music speaks to my soul....... Such a beautiful jam and magnificently performed. Mendoza is one of the greatest talents of all time.
I am 70 years old and really would love to play saxophone and have that sound thanks Carmen Mannino
Beautiful rendition and a great alto sax sound!! Best Sax player in the world? There are a lot of great players in the world that might challenge that! We are all striving to be the best we can be hopefully! I know that is my goal!
so lovely and soothing ,Bravo!!!🌹👏👏👏👌💖💖💖
That saxaphone has a fine pure sound,captivating,nice edge on the mouth piece. Congrats
Been looking for this song performed on saxophone...didn't know the title but here I am listening to it...by coincidence I am here and am loving it again and again..thank you for such beautiful performance...❤❤❤🎶🎵❤🎷🎷🎵🎶🎷🎷🎶🎶🎵
Please hear the original sax performance from the 70’s by Gato Barbieri. It will melt you.
@@TenheadLife I will definitely do...Thank you so much for the advise.😁
Muy bien interpretado, si señor y con mucha elegancia
hermosa presentación y letra musical este tipo de musica es la que me lleva a un mundo de relajación total me encanta ver como tocan estos instrumento
LOVE his slower pace with this version....Greg Vail's version was great and POWERFUL but this is more relaxing, smooth and great tone!..one of my favorite tunes anyways so thank you for this one!!!!
Exactly
Nothing tops The original Gato Barbieri version for me but Greg’s is great too
A song that meant everything to me ❤️🥹
He's ONE world's best ! I give him that ! ❤️
Beautifully played❤🎷
yes, he's really one of the best ❤👋💫
Love it!! The best ever song played so beautiful!
Love it beautifully played 💖
Beautiful, clear, mellow.
Excellent tone
wow! such beautiful tone
This is amazing and so inspirational
Nice tone and intonation.
Gato Balbieri pegó full con este tema en los 70.
i miss gato too … he was the boss … rip. otoh … well done, alain.
I seen him in concert in the 70’s and again in the early to mid 90’s ... but I am sorry I love Gato’s much better
Hermosa interpretación, hermosa melodía ¡Felicidades!
Im playing saxophone to it is so fun, you guys schould to give it a try its amazing!
Me encantó su versión ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
By far the best smooth Europa songs in alto saxophone.
Wow have t tears I'm my eyes after hearing him play this awesome song Viva Santana
Greg Vail is absolutely Stupendous back in the 90s with Europa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Muchas felicidades que deleite escucharte amigo Alain. Un abrazo.♡♡
I've listened to most sax players that have played "Europa". The best out of all to me is Gato Babieri. He is very smooth.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
100%
Agree
Yeaahh!! By far!! sorry for the person who post this video, but the sound of it remembered me to Kenny G...
Ed Calle and Kirk Whalum have great versions too
Me toco escucharla muchas veces en vivo, europa por el maestro alain mendoza
Beautiful!!!
There’s never going to be a “best saxophone player” because there’s always going to be a better one with every day that passes by
why though ?
Honestly I think it depends on your music type, many people think Charlie Parker was the best saxophonist to ever live but im pretty sure/think many can also disagree
Gato Barbieri best saxo player he was a master
gorgeous...you need pursed lips and Air....
There is no such thing as the Best of anything. In the case of a Saxophone playing, İf is there one best, that must be Gato Barbieri.
tight butt.
Gato played "Europa" on a Tenor which is the sound he preferred. Different sound.
The worlds best sax player doesn't exist. it like saying there is the words best painter. Impossible That said, good Alto chops...
I'm looking for saxophone man who performed in miss word 2012 ,,can you name him
There isn't a best sax player. There are too many good players out there. I like the sound of a saxophone period. On this song Europa, I think he's the best I have heard. My opinion only.
I think it’s basically saying he is a very good saxophone player, but you’re correct there isn’t a best saxophone player in the world.
@@djoreeyo IMHO, John Coltrane is the BEST tenor saxophonist in the world, Cannonball Adderley, the best alto player in the world. But if we're talking about "LIVING" saxophonist, yeah, it's difficult to say who is the best (because there are so many great players).
What a great sound .........👍
Wow and outstanding sound congratulations to you on such talent ..and of course with the last name of Mendoza what is one to expect MY LAST NAME TO IS MENDOZA ..your absolutely amazing ...💯
If there is a “best sax player” it’s not going to be this guy. On the other hand, his tone is great!
Now here is someone who knows what he is talking about..Good tone, yes but plays sharp...as opposed to flat !!!
You’re absolutely right ... and as far as this song ... I still love the way Gato does it
It needs more emotion rather than perceived perfection
@@peterkelly8357 Yes, and that’s just the problem. When trying to reach this “perceived perfection” you speak of people often forget that emotion is a large part of that goal. At least from how I see it. Music isn’t a trade it’s an art. And while I think the trades can often be a form of art, it’s not the same as the amount of yourself you put out for the world to see when performing music. Okay I just reread that and I just want to say that I am sorry for how try hardy I sounded there. I only wanted to say that I agree with you. So please take that as the message I’m trying to send here.
So nice! Where can I find the music sheet of this version of Europa?
I agree with Diana, Gato Barbieri was the best one of all the great ones to play that song(Europa),after all, he was the original that played it and composed by Carlos Santana... with Greg Vail 2nd !
the best master is the one who also teaches, not only who shows his talent.
Beautiful!!!!! What brand of saxophone you playing?
Definitely Gato Barbieri!! Richard Elliot and Kirk Whalun play a great Europa too!!
Nice tone from a Etude wasn't expecting it
I know, cheap sax great tone
The whole vibe is classy 😎
This is sooooooo awesome❤️❤️❤️💥🙌🏽
Yeah, REAL nice. I could never eat a meal while listening to this. I just STOP and am in awe. I'd rather just buy a ticket and listen.
That's a good solid backing track. Where did you find this...Or if by chance if you made it could I buy it off you?
I love it !
I love your smooth rolling style on the Alto...
Very well done. BRAVO!!! 🌹🌹🌹
I could listen to you all day, sir...
You and Gato are the best with Europa...
I'm a bit partial to Gato for this Masterpiece!!! 🌹🌹🌹
Ascolto spesso questo pezzo e devo dire che Alain Mendoza è verament un grande Sassofonista.
Sono un fan del Maestro "Gato Barbieri", del Maestro "Greg Vail", "Candy Dulfer", "Kenny G" "Sonny Rollins"
Ci sono tantissimi grandi maestri di Sax. Consiglio vivamente Charley Langer, Gaby Sax, Sandro Scuoppo, Antoine Foster, Luis Fonsi (Graziatto), Papetti, Francesco Cafiso, Coltrane, ecc.... il sax esprime, passione, forza, energia, sentimento.... ho suonato per tanti anni da giovane, suonato in bande cittadine, frequentato il conservatorio.... poi son passato ad altro strumento..... credo sinceramente che nessuno strumento sia in grado di esprimere passione come un sax.... personalmente preferisco il contralto ed il tenore.... ciao.
Simply fenomenal❤❤❤❤
The World is running over with Sax players who sounds good doing covers
Despite the preposterous and juvenile “World’s Best” nonsense, this is a nice feel.
gATO VERSION HAS FOR ME BEST TONE and this work is so stunning you almost cant make it less than Good. Still while good there are too many pauses in here that take away from the smooth lushness and sensual feel the song has built in.
i like alto that tenor for Europa and Daniel is great player!
Very mellow version and beautiful but for passion go with Gato, Elliot, and Vail
Nice recording of alto, Elain. I posted a version of Europa on TH-cam, too, playing a tenor sax version with a completely different feel.
Ok,.... maybe the title of the video maybe a stretch, but I for one,.. enjoy his smooth style.
You play this well. Not anywhere near what I thought would be the world's best saxophonist's rendition, but now, I know that I have to practice up. Just for my curiosity, do you play reggae? How 'bout your doubles?, Any Rock?...Maybe on tenor? You know, the growling stuff. Do you read?I bet you do all this and more! Damn.
El Maestro Alaín.
Wonderful music
Awesome!!! Thank you!
なんて美しいのだろう。花のように美しい。
Masterpiece player in the world u r unique
Good one !
Great job Bro
The very best rendition that I've seen is Richard Elliott. he has white pants and white shirt. It's live. He blows his brains out! Look it up.😎
Thee best song in the world
Nice feelling
Bravissimo
Cool Sound👍🏼
Nice!
worlds best commentator
My favorite version is that of Richard Elliot and Kirk Whalum’s.
Wonderful
Listen to Gato Barbieri version of this song. Then you'll hear best version unmatched
soooooo romantic--this is where you get a bottle of beer, and soak in the hot tub...
i will have this is my Car...wheeeewy !!
Eu amo essa música. Aí te pega numa noite que vc tá bem prá baixo, e com um cara que toca com o maior sentimento do mundo , blau blau. Queria comentar mais da música e do músico, mais não dá. Bye. Linda.
i love it 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌🎷🎷🎷🎷👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Melts one heart ❤
What's Baggroud music MR?
Awesome 👌...very good...but GATO will always be king 🤴 in my book
Fregonn!!!!!!!
Super
I need sheet music
Nice
🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷❤️
I think , the title in the description of the video , is too much !!! Best sax player ? I don't think so . Sorry ! It sounds good , but not that much as the best in the world .
Hola como estas? Vendes las notas o las partituras ?
Worlds best should not be said. Cos this gives others to disagree with a good player and people stop listening to him and hang on to what's written. But then again it's up to you whether you want to be heard.🙏🏾
I’m the worlds best dad. I have the coffee mug from my kids to prove it
He is good, but not the best, plays a good ballad, pleasant to hear, I like it.
Yes yes this guy is way better than Brecker