Most definitely one of the best! His technique is so fluid, you hardly realize when he's playing something that's difficult. Beautiful sound through the whole range. Tasteful, classy and entertaining.
I went to NTSU in the later 50's early 60's seeking a degree in Journalism. However I kept cutting my classes in order to catch the Lab Band under the direction of Leon Breeden. At the time many of the participants went on to Stan Kenton's orchestra and other great bands.... what a thrill to hear the present band... they haven't lost a thing. I went on to get into Broadcasting and this last year was voted into the Radio Broadcasting Hall of fame... so as it turns out I didn't waste my time at North Texas.
Brian Clancy on the Tenor sax. I met him at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach and eventually hired him and Ausin Byrd to come to my house and play a concert. They were augmented by Curtis Parry on guitar and they were beautiful. Brian is a major jazz talent.
If you play drums in the 1 o'clock lab band at NTU, it means you are the top banana of the drummer guys there....so, in this sense, the banana is symbolic.
I've been listening to this recording since I was in high school over 6 years ago now lol- Brian is such an absolute monster, and if I'm not mistaken, that's Adam H on alto, another massive influence on me!
My introduction to live jazz was as a 15 year old 9th grader attending the Saturday night stage shows in the North Texas State College ad building in the spring of 1953. Best 25 cents you could spend on Saturday night..
Really, there are incredible performances of this standard, but no other take of Yesterdays is so good as this one! The magnificent solo of Bryan Clancy sets this standard as the standard! Seen this video for years now, keep revisiting it and simply adore it.
I have listened to this video of Brian's gorgeous interpretation of this sentimental and seductive ballad a hundred times, and I can't get away from it's haunting allure. This is timeless...I don't know how it could ever be better than this !
I attended NTSU in early 70's as a music composition major. I can't fathom how many lunch breaks I took at the practice hall listening to the 1 O'clock rehearse. It would send chills up you spine to hear the level of talent these guys have. Hell, even the 3 or 4 O'clock players are better than almost any of the top studio players.
the brecker influence!!! still such a unique sound though. a lot of people try to imitate brecker nowadays and it just doesn't work, but THIS is a perfect example of truly digging deep into that sound.
Beautiful! I attended a rehersal of this band 50 years ago when my friend Marv Stamm trumpet was one of the soloists. In those days I think a college Jazz band was unusual. Musicians for the most part got their education on the band stand. Today the trend seems very much to be the young guys studying Jazz in schools.
I wanna contact that tenor guy so I can be friends with him before he's famous. I love his sound more than anything I've ever heard. I wanna get to know this guy. Maybe he can give me a lesson when I go here someday.
Saw that tenor kid at Jazz camp when I was gonna be a senior in high school. He’s a beast. I gave up and became a dentist instead.
Well, it's a more secure income, that's for sure.
This ranks right up there with the very best tenor sax solos that I have ever heard. The artist is Brian Clancy, a truly gifted musician.
Thanks so much Jon, I was wondering about his name. What a full, powerful sound and phrasing this cat has! :)
Most definitely one of the best! His technique is so fluid, you hardly realize when he's playing something that's difficult. Beautiful sound through the whole range. Tasteful, classy and entertaining.
Listen to Channel One Suite
Captivating to say the least!
JON D. ELDER and what makes him even better is that he works in the Disneyland band!
Hats off to the soloist, but also to the lead trumpet and the drummer. AWESOME band :)
That sax solo was amazing. Not only was it technically brilliant, it was also sensible and intelligible. I love the tonal inflections used in it.
I have been revisiting this video for probably 7 or 8 years now. Such a treat to listen to!
same
Same
my band director showed me this in highschool 6 years ago. truly immaculate
Brian Clancy is incredible. His solo is among the best I’ve ever heard.
Making us UNT folks proud! Beautiful all around!
Absolutely!!
I went to NTSU in the later 50's early 60's seeking a degree in Journalism. However I kept cutting my classes in order to catch the Lab Band under the direction of Leon Breeden. At the time many of the participants went on to Stan Kenton's orchestra and other great bands.... what a thrill to hear the present band... they haven't lost a thing. I went on to get into Broadcasting and this last year was voted into the Radio Broadcasting Hall of fame... so as it turns out I didn't waste my time at North Texas.
Paul Menard Congrats on the Hall of Fame nod, Paul. There's a tradition of quality at North Texas that is decades old.
Fantastic arrangement. Thanks for sharing. I grew up going to see big jazz bands with my dad. These guys brought a tear to my eyes.
He sounds like Michael brecker. Great tone and techniqe.
rip
wow. that is the best tenor sax sound i've heard in quite a while... beautiful.
Brian Clancy on the Tenor sax. I met him at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach and eventually hired him and Ausin Byrd to come to my house and play a concert. They were augmented by Curtis Parry on guitar and they were beautiful. Brian is a major jazz talent.
The tone was the first thing I noticed. Simply amazing
The banana makes this unique
What?
@@mazimadu on the drummers music stand
@@trashymans9537 Now I am hungry
Makes me want to cry , brings me back to when I was that age, what memories (77 year old trombonist)...
If you play drums in the 1 o'clock lab band at NTU, it means you are the top banana of the drummer guys there....so, in this sense, the banana is symbolic.
jazzfan707 ha!
:)
The entire band are top bananas.
I agree Jon...no argument here! It was just a banana joke!...:)
Got em good
I've been listening to this recording since I was in high school over 6 years ago now lol- Brian is such an absolute monster, and if I'm not mistaken, that's Adam H on alto, another massive influence on me!
All the lab bands there are fantastic!! the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and the 9 o'clock band !
wonderful instituion, UNT
Snuck in to listen occasionally back in the day.
What years were you at UNT?
Brian Clancy just brings the house down
My introduction to live jazz was as a 15 year old 9th grader attending the Saturday night stage shows in the North Texas State College ad building in the spring of 1953. Best 25 cents you could spend on Saturday night..
Best sax solo/sound I've heard in many years.
It feels like just yesterday he was here. Now he’s gone
life passes quickly, please make every moment meaningful
i was there in fall of 1982 ,1983, 1984,and 1986
What a tenor solo!
Summary of the comment section:
“Wow. Nice tenor solo!”
“Wow. Nice banana!”
Oh god, the banana on the drummers music stand! XXXDDDD im dying
Marvelous tenor player! Beautiful Bill Holman chart for the Kenton Band.
This takes my breath away every time I hear it
Years after Mike Brecker passed away, and now listening to Brian Clancy's solo: Such a relief.
As a UNT '78 grad, you guys make us all proud...BRAVO!!!!
BTW, Brian, "Blue Lou" would be proud, too!
I go to UNT && I always go watch the O'clock bands play :3
Somethings you just can't put into words........Just tremendous!!!!!!
the trumpets kill this and make it sound so easy
Trumpets kill most everything hehe
Really, there are incredible performances of this standard, but no other take of Yesterdays is so good as this one! The magnificent solo of Bryan Clancy sets this standard as the standard! Seen this video for years now, keep revisiting it and simply adore it.
Couldn't agree more!
This was fabulous! The tenor Sax was fabulous and really smooth! Each note clear and lovely! Bravo!
These guys make an old UNT Grad ('78) proud!
GREAT tenor tone!
I have listened to this video of Brian's gorgeous interpretation of this sentimental and seductive ballad a hundred times, and I can't get away from it's haunting allure. This is timeless...I don't know how it could ever be better than this !
The sax player's tone is sublime. Wow
AWESOME!!!! Amazing tenor guy. Great sound! There's always time for a banana! :P
beautiful... grande tenor sax....greetings from Denmark...thanks jazzVideoGuy ...for deling..
Pure class guys !
If I could like a video more than once I would have liked this video a thousand times
the banana just puts the icing on the cake
Or it's the banana on the top
Just flat out beautiful.
Nice tenor playing young man!
He's been doing this since we were in high school. My ears have gotten better but this solo still sounds just as good! smh BRIAN
You went to Carroll?
40 years ago that would have been my dad ( Aurele Bleau ) pushin' it like this young guy. Amazing.....
the drummer adds such flavor and color to the whole piece its outstanding!!
Beautifully colourful tone from the tenor. A variety across all dynamics. And his own style.
Beautifully played. Loved the cadenza at the end.
Fantastic tenor sound and great arrangement! I greatly enjoyed this tune. Keep up the good work.
One of Holman's classic charts for the Kenton band in the 50's! Great performance of it here! Thanks guys!
Fantastic perfomance
proudly sharing with jazz friends in the Netherlands.
he plays with passion. i like wat i heard :)
Yes, beautiful tenor work. Nice sound & choice of notes
holy shit i had to comment this guy on the tenor is amazing. great stuff. this is real music
yup
1:32 Nice reference to "laura", fantastic playing!
Very nice performance. I love it
absolutely amazing tenor guy and band! what a delight
So glad I just remembered this video ❤ Amazing Work
Just Beautiful
I attended NTSU in early 70's as a music composition major. I can't fathom how many lunch breaks I took at the practice hall listening to the 1 O'clock rehearse. It would send chills up you spine to hear the level of talent these guys have. Hell, even the 3 or 4 O'clock players are better than almost any of the top studio players.
Fabulous group. Paul is correct about the past groups.
A very tight big band who played Yesterdays with passion and precision.
Super, excellent, a wow performance!!
They can play. UNT has always had great bands and musicians.
Great work by the tenor player, and a really nice arrangement. Thanks for posting this.
the brecker influence!!! still such a unique sound though. a lot of people try to imitate brecker nowadays and it just doesn't work, but THIS is a perfect example of truly digging deep into that sound.
an incredibly gifted group of young players continuing the jazz tradition in the mist sophisticated manner imagineable
I'm sorry, what is the name of the lead tenor player? Wow, this guy is great !!! I sense a little Brecker expression in his playing ! Gorgeous.
Brian Clancy
I sense some Dexter Gordon influences as well
Now that is NICE! Wonderful performance 👏
Beautiful rendition !
Thanks a lot
That was awesome
Wonderful performance.
Gorgeous!
Beautiful! I attended a rehersal of this band 50 years ago when my friend Marv Stamm trumpet was one of the soloists. In those days I think a college Jazz band was unusual. Musicians for the most part got their education on the band stand. Today the trend seems very much to be the young guys studying Jazz in schools.
Superb! Truly magnificent!
Glad you think so!
Absolutely indescribable how talented these guys are. Well done!
Prospecting class of 2017 jazz drummer here, and I would love to go to UNT. Thanks for the video, awesome playing
Fantastico........
I can't stop listening to this it is so freaking awesome
A brilliant Bill Holman arrangement, brilliantly played.
Flawless performance
Excellent music!!
Superb arrangement
Brian went to my high school :')
nice playing.......u all are doing good job
Excellent, very enjoyable!
Holy Crapola! What a performance! A beautiful rendition by all!
Wow, Brian is killer..phrasing is insane
Gah damn! Excuse me! That was some display! What a saxophone! What a band!
I wanna contact that tenor guy so I can be friends with him before he's famous. I love his sound more than anything I've ever heard. I wanna get to know this guy. Maybe he can give me a lesson when I go here someday.
Wow amazing !!!!!!
Bravo
Really amazing
The drummer is bananas!
I'm gonna cry myself to sleep, why can't I have such a great jazzy tone like that Tenor player? Oh well... longtones here I come.
I took lessons from the tenor player, Brian, for about a year and his tone sounds just as good, if not better, live! He's gonna be a name soon.
i love your sound!!!!!!
speechless.
That first tenor has a beautiful sound
Sounds great!