This is what I love most about jazz. Two guys who haven’t seen each other in years getting together and having a conversation. Just listening, reacting, and creating some truly beautiful music
The reason I'm all in on jazz saxophone. My whole life goes to it now. To the extent I need serious physiotherapy in order to practice as much as I'd like to. If my arms didn't stop me I'd go 8 hrs every day
I love hearing the counterpoint just between the two instruments alone. These guys are so good you don’t even miss the rest of the rhythm section. Amazing performance!
The great Chuck Israels and Bob Mintzer...Chucks beautiful natural bass sound!!...reminds me of his playing on Bill Evans Moonbeams album in the sixties.
When Bob mentions his mentors (70s and early 80s) in NYC that was like the tail end of an era. Hard to describe. I remember doing freelance gigs and quite often you’d be on the bandstand for the first and last time with a Sal Nestico, Johnny Carisi, Candido, Davey Schildlraut, Lyn Christie…….go home then realize holy crap that guy was heavy and never get to play with them again. I savor those memories. I remember one gig vividly a wedding clubdate where Davey asked me if I liked Brecker on a break. The next set he pulled out his Tenor and started play what he called ‘new school’ ideas. He played this solo that was completely different than his Alto bop dialect he was known for. It was off the charts great.
Perfection. Bob Mintzer never disappoints. Whether he plays alone or with a full orchestra..he is the saxophonists saxophone player. Always makes it sound and look easy. Bob Mintzer RULES!
must confess to being completely unfamiliar with Mintzer, but I very much enjoyed this chamber jazz performance. Two superb musicians telling it like it is. Thank you for posting this!
I think I still have those records from the 70s, the National Jazz Orchestra. Tom Ferguson, who directed the band at Arizona State when I was there, had us play some wonderful pieces written by you, Mr. Israels, such as the suite based on Stella by Starlight (Extracts I, I believe) how wonderful! Thank you both!!
Herd recently mr.Israel on 1964 session w/Gary Burton (CD “Something Coming”) . Blow my mind away. Thought it’s Ron Carter first . How wrong I was . My hat off .
Hey Mr. Mintzer, I saw a video from the 1970's & thought, "That guy looks like Collin Kapernick." I was wondering might you know a Willie Gillon, who also plays sax & clarinet, from Charlotte, NC? He was my 1st band teacher, 5th & 6th grade, & gave me private clarinet lessons when I was a high school junior & senior; worked out well as it got me principle chair Charlotte Youth Symphony & Western Regional Honors Orchestra. Non the less, I enjoy your music.
Never heard of Art Farmer? You're not a jazz fan then. Junior Cook should be more well known but every jazz fan must be well versed in Horace Silver's music and the Blue Mitchell/Junior Cook band is probably his best in terms of their suitable to Silver's music. Get ur shit together!
I lost interest in the Bill Evans trio when Chuck Israels left. The abrupt change, from one of the most sensitive bassits to one of the least, remains a mystery.
Preface...Let me preface my comments by admitting I was moved to reply to your comment and wrote most of it on a misreading. I thought you said, you lost interest in Bill Evan's trio after Scott LaFaro was replaced by Israels. However after re-reading your statement and understanding I still feel the need to speak up. My reply... That's an incredibly shit thing to say but I wouldn't expect anything less from someone with a banner that says "Useful Music". You come off as a snob at the very least. I'm gonna take a wild guess and assume that you aren't a musician. If you are you should learn that opinions so dismissive are best kept veiled. It's one thing to not care for something or someone but to boldly publish on social media and not even sign your name is wrong. You actually put down two people...Bill Evans and I'm assuming, Eddie Gomez? I really don't expect to see such snobbery around truly "useful music".
As great as he is, I'm Really disappointed in Bob. Thought he was going to be the next Coltrane and show us many more innovations.. He didnt. Became a school teacher as did Chuck.. But I guess its better to have a comfortable life,
Bob is one of the truly great arrangers, composers and tenor players. A real genius.
Man, his tone is fantastic but his lyrical thoughtful improv is just as striking.
I like how this comment applies to both musicians equally
Love Mintzer’s bottom approach. He don’t yell his ideas like many other players.
Well put!
This is what I love most about jazz. Two guys who haven’t seen each other in years getting together and having a conversation. Just listening, reacting, and creating some truly beautiful music
The reason I'm all in on jazz saxophone. My whole life goes to it now. To the extent I need serious physiotherapy in order to practice as much as I'd like to. If my arms didn't stop me I'd go 8 hrs every day
I love hearing the counterpoint just between the two instruments alone. These guys are so good you don’t even miss the rest of the rhythm section. Amazing performance!
Bob is a storyteller of no little degree; he is magnanimously captivating.
Bob is a genius! And a fantastic person!! Tullio
Great, tasty playing from two masters. With the spare instrumentation and clear recording, this is a gold mine for transcribing.
My thoughts exactly
This just made me wanna go and get myself a tenor and bury myself in bobs music. What a tasty mind
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The great Chuck Israels and Bob Mintzer...Chucks beautiful natural bass sound!!...reminds me of his playing on Bill Evans Moonbeams album in the sixties.
As he's talking, It's almost like Mintzer doesn't realize HE IS "some of the greatest jazz musicians, in the world..."
@337 337 He is, but the greatest jazz players always pay homage to the elders who preceded them.
When Bob mentions his mentors (70s and early 80s) in NYC that was like the tail end of an era. Hard to describe. I remember doing freelance gigs and quite often you’d be on the bandstand for the first and last time with a Sal Nestico, Johnny Carisi, Candido, Davey Schildlraut, Lyn Christie…….go home then realize holy crap that guy was heavy and never get to play with them again. I savor those memories. I remember one gig vividly a wedding clubdate where Davey asked me if I liked Brecker on a break. The next set he pulled out his Tenor and started play what he called ‘new school’ ideas. He played this solo that was completely different than his Alto bop dialect he was known for. It was off the charts great.
Perfection. Bob Mintzer never disappoints. Whether he plays alone or with a full orchestra..he is the saxophonists saxophone player. Always makes it sound and look easy. Bob Mintzer RULES!
The way we can connect through music is amazing !!
Sometimes the TH-cam algorithm nails it! Awesome clip, thank you!
Vous êtes tous les deux les dépositaire et les héritiers de cette magnifique musique bravo pour votre sobriété et un grand merci🎉🎉🎉
MAGISTRAL ! ....
must confess to being completely unfamiliar with Mintzer, but I very much enjoyed this chamber jazz performance. Two superb musicians telling it like it is. Thank you for posting this!
Fantastic lesson by two greats.
I think I still have those records from the 70s, the National Jazz Orchestra. Tom Ferguson, who directed the band at Arizona State when I was there, had us play some wonderful pieces written by you, Mr. Israels, such as the suite based on Stella by Starlight (Extracts I, I believe) how wonderful! Thank you both!!
sooo beautiful sound....so nice...thnx...bob mintzer..the living legend.....
I love this! Thank you Bob Mintzer and Chuck Israels.
Bravo ! Great duo performance !
Que preciosidad, a sus pies maestros
Thanks for the music, gentlemen!
Just wonderful
Awesome is an understatement!
Ésto es una genialidad, me encanta
That was so good omg
That was and that is and that will!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As well as being himself completely, Bob shows some of the Rollins inflections like outlining the lydian dominant as well as a few other Rollins licks
He even threw one from Dexter Gordon’s recording - good stuff…
La grande classe!
Sounds great Bob Mintzer
That was phenomenal!
no better ambassador for a sax than bob! 1:29 to 1:35 look at the flexibility and nuance in the sound.
Amazing. Thanks for posting this wonderful clip.
These guys still sound great! Chuck is in the pantheon of bassists who played with pianist Bill Evans.
Very nice, very mellow !
Cool video Mr. Mitzer.
Always enjoying listening to you.
Cheers from Canada
my regards
Mario Malette
Herd recently mr.Israel on 1964 session w/Gary Burton (CD “Something Coming”)
. Blow my mind away. Thought it’s Ron Carter first . How wrong I was . My hat off .
Dois genios, e os arranjos do chuck Israel para big band sao maravilhosos!
Fabulous!
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
Unbelievable beautiful
Great!!!!
you are such a great saxophonist
This is the very definition of cool. My son has played both of these greats.
My best regards to Chuck whom I've met and worked under the direction the summer of 1979 in Orford Canada.
Pretty cool sound. Realy nice.
Aaaahhhh...yeah...
💙💙💙💙
nice, thanks!
genios !!!!!
Great!
Bene ○♡
Maaaaaasters.
Hey Mr. Mintzer, I saw a video from the 1970's & thought, "That guy looks like Collin Kapernick." I was wondering might you know a Willie Gillon, who also plays sax & clarinet, from Charlotte, NC? He was my 1st band teacher, 5th & 6th grade, & gave me private clarinet lessons when I was a high school junior & senior; worked out well as it got me principle chair Charlotte Youth Symphony & Western Regional Honors Orchestra. Non the less, I enjoy your music.
Why do you think Bob Mintzer would know your high school music teacher from Charlotte? Bob is from upstate New York. Dumb comment.
Another New World you’re dumb
😃💚🌱🥀
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Dat hum tho
“Easy.” 😅
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The only one i knew from the jazz players at the beginning is michael brecker xDDD
Never heard of Art Farmer? You're not a jazz fan then. Junior Cook should be more well known but every jazz fan must be well versed in Horace Silver's music and the Blue Mitchell/Junior Cook band is probably his best in terms of their suitable to Silver's music. Get ur shit together!
Do you know what mouthpiece Mintzer is using?☺
2 people didnt practiced today...
or jealous
go to the doctor n take madicine..it will fix ur ear...
fuck u..
Shourov Sarker Go to school and take English. It will fix your grammar and spelling.
I think Bob's representation of the time is better than Chuck's lol. Chuck is supposed to be the rhythm section. :P
What about Robert Anchipolovsky
I lost interest in the Bill Evans trio when Chuck Israels left. The abrupt change, from one of the most sensitive bassits to one of the least, remains a mystery.
Preface...Let me preface my comments by admitting I was moved to reply to your comment and wrote most of it on a misreading. I thought you said, you lost interest in Bill Evan's trio after Scott LaFaro was replaced by Israels. However after re-reading your statement and understanding I still feel the need to speak up.
My reply...
That's an incredibly shit thing to say but I wouldn't expect anything less from someone with a banner that says "Useful Music". You come off as a snob at the very least. I'm gonna take a wild guess and assume that you aren't a musician. If you are you should learn that opinions so dismissive are best kept veiled. It's one thing to not care for something or someone but to boldly publish on social media and not even sign your name is wrong. You actually put down two people...Bill Evans and I'm assuming, Eddie Gomez? I really don't expect to see such snobbery around truly "useful music".
I didn't ever lose interest in Bill Evans trios...They're all "useful" for my daily routine of paradise!!!!
Fabrizio Vincitorio I totally agree with you Fabrizio!
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This is big HARAM
Ooh ooh the good old days, Ya aaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwn zzzzzzzz
Not as good as Tubby Hayes.
As great as he is, I'm Really disappointed in Bob. Thought he was going to be the next Coltrane and show us many more innovations.. He didnt.
Became a school teacher as did Chuck.. But I guess its better to have a comfortable life,
a very disrespectful comment,indeed!
You know Duncan.. we're only get one Coltrane per century. Being a teacher isn't so bad a thing to do. I hear Bob loves teaching.
Sorry...we only get one Coltrane per century.
If we only had more teachers like Bob. Who will keep this music alive!
braindead condescending comment
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