I think Elena P. is THE GREATEST THING TO HAPPEN TO JAZZ FLUTE IN MORE THAN A DECADE! Phrasing, content, sound, she SWINGS - everything! And this performance is already nearly 7 years ago... I know she's been working The Village Vanguard with Kenny Barron... She's truly a young MASTER - master "of the idiom"!
Hubert Laws has always been my #1 flutist in jazz. His playing has always been so fluid, perfect lines and melodies! His body of works speaks for itself. And this young lady is plain and simply fantastic. What a great solo! She's definitely in 'good hands' with the Master, Hubert Laws.
If you study flute on a conservatory....they never teached you how to make the notes fall a bit with that jazzy style. I learnt doing this by myself practicing a lot....listening a lot and just let your vibes flow... i play with an extraordinary good clean and powerful tone but i can make my flute sound dirty....
Yes! ... Hebrew laws has always been my inspiration and to this day he's still a beacon!. He totally shaped the influence everything I ever did on the flute. Check out his Alto solo from minute 3:30 to 5:40. There's the standard for the alto flute. I always admired that the "swing" came from his fingers, and not from his body!.
I don't why I have never heard of Elena before today! My gosh, what a super talent! My fav was always Dave Valentin (RIP) but I think she is my new fave!!! As a fellow flautist, I am in awe of her natural abilities as a flautist and vocalist!
I agree that the low register sound is rich, I’m just learning flute and the high notes are stressful for me. That’s partly because I’m not fluid or able to get the high notes. But sound wise lower register is calming. I hope to learn more.
wow! i simply love Hubert Laws and the Laws family. This is amazing to see Elena Pinderhughes play with Hubert Laws especially after I was introduce to her music through Christian Scott.
One day a old man was walking with his granddaughter when the little girl spotted some butterflies. Fill with excitement the little cried "Look grandfather, let's run down and catch one" The old smiled down at the child and said "No child, we will walk down and get them all. "Stolen Moments" a very nice track to walk down and catch.
+mizpahboy That's not how the story goes; it involves a pair of bulls, a bunch of cows, and.... well you can figure out the rest. Although what the #@&! this has to do with this video is beyond my comprehension.
I saw this video at the beginning of my flute journey and thought she was fantastic. ( years later, I watched this again and realized something: Her flute identifies as a Trumpet. Hubert's flute identifies as a classical flute with urban instincts. I get it, now.... I can hear it now.
Do-Khac-Cau Dang-Vu: Bobby is a new breed of young flautists - not to be compared to Hubert Laws. In Jazz, Hubert may be compared to Joe Farrell, Eddie Daniels, Tubby Hayes, Moe Koffman, Bobby Jaspar, Phil Bodner, Eric Dolphy, Mauricio Smith .... and Herbie Mann [genre eclectic] - his contemporaries. Frank Wess, Eric Dixon, Jerome Richardson, Harold Vick, Sam Most, Bud Shank ... before Hubert Laws. They were great. Check out: Ali Ryerson, Andrea Feldbach, Ms. Huffman, Lori Lacy, Althea Renee, Kim Scott, Ragan Whiteside, Shelly Winston, Paula Altherton...not for comparison. The ladies are virtuosic maestras, many of whom have been classically trained before embarking on an Organic Real Jazz cruise of magical brilliance. Also, visit Nelson Rangell and James Carter (on flute) No comparison is intended; Just listen and appreciate - or, not.
OMG I always practice with Stolen Moments (8va) as beginner, because there are so many problems can be tackled in a single song -moving from high D/D# to C (double tonguing). Teach me how to stabilise my flute -cracking high F# -cracking mid E. I figured out, focusing on getting good mid E really improved my embochure, and teach me to relax my body -I added flutter, vibrato, trills, polyphonic effect with singing, here and there. -and the best part, I learned how to improvise with this song :D I am self taught (I have asperger. To me, self teaching is lot more reliable than hiring teachers. Conventional teaching doesn't fit my method when it comes to learning lmao)
I cannot play at the angle he is playing. His sound has always been amazing. This duet is magic❤
THANK GOD he is teaching others how to play jazz
Hubert Laws at age 80 is still the gold standard and template for post-bop modern jazz flute.
2 of the best!
I think Elena P. is THE GREATEST THING TO HAPPEN TO JAZZ FLUTE IN MORE THAN A DECADE! Phrasing, content, sound, she SWINGS - everything! And this performance is already nearly 7 years ago... I know she's been working The Village Vanguard with Kenny Barron... She's truly a young MASTER - master "of the idiom"!
Hubert Laws has always been my #1 flutist in jazz. His playing has always been so fluid, perfect lines and melodies! His body of works speaks for itself. And this young lady is plain and simply fantastic. What a great solo! She's definitely in 'good hands' with the Master, Hubert Laws.
Hubert is always amazing and I'm praying that Elena will get a record deal and put out a record. She is just fantastic!!!!!
She's a musician genius! And absolutely gorgeous!
My favorite flutist of yesterday and my favorite flutist of today! Awesome!
If you study flute on a conservatory....they never teached you how to make the notes fall a bit with that jazzy style. I learnt doing this by myself practicing a lot....listening a lot and just let your vibes flow... i play with an extraordinary good clean and powerful tone but i can make my flute sound dirty....
Yes! ... Hebrew laws has always been my inspiration and to this day he's still a beacon!. He totally shaped the influence everything I ever did on the flute. Check out his Alto solo from minute 3:30 to 5:40. There's the standard for the alto flute.
I always admired that the "swing" came from his fingers, and not from his body!.
I don't why I have never heard of Elena before today! My gosh, what a super talent! My fav was always Dave Valentin (RIP) but I think she is my new fave!!! As a fellow flautist, I am in awe of her natural abilities as a flautist and vocalist!
There is NO COMPARISON BTW DAVE ...SHE US GOOD BUT HAS NO EXPERIENCE (
SCHOOL ,HOMOGENIZED
Hubert Law, living legend of enchanting music inspiring younger generation of flutists world wide.Thanks for posting it.
Elena is amazing! Her rhythm and melodic/ harmonic concepts are impeccable.
brilliant.beautiful....
I love the alto flute! !!!!
I love the flute sound, especially in the low register. The alto flute is so rich also. Hubert Laws is the Master.
I agree that the low register sound is rich, I’m just learning flute and the high notes are stressful for me. That’s partly because I’m not fluid or able to get the high notes. But sound wise lower register is calming. I hope to learn more.
wow! i simply love Hubert Laws and the Laws family. This is amazing to see Elena Pinderhughes play with Hubert Laws especially after I was introduce to her music through Christian Scott.
Me too...found this splendid flutist via My Favorite artist Christian Scott💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿
Elena is astounding
The Great One and a Very Good Student
One day a old man was walking with his granddaughter when the little girl spotted some butterflies. Fill with excitement the little cried "Look grandfather, let's run down and catch one" The old smiled down at the child and said "No child, we will walk down and get them all. "Stolen Moments" a very nice track to walk down and catch.
+mizpahboy
That's not how the story goes; it involves a pair of bulls, a bunch of cows, and.... well you can figure out the rest. Although what the #@&! this has to do with this video is beyond my comprehension.
mizpahboy Well said. Describes what happens quite well. Haha
This Elena girl is a killer! WOW
Smood
@@user-hu5lf3ef5l Its a shame she has no albums. We need more good modern jazz flute players.
Hubert LOOOOVEEEEE!!!
This is wonderful.
Fantastici...
I’m going to see her tomorrow
I saw this video at the beginning of my flute journey and thought she was fantastic. ( years later, I watched this again and realized something: Her flute identifies as a Trumpet. Hubert's flute identifies as a classical flute with urban instincts. I get it, now.... I can hear it now.
wow, que bien Elena
BRAVO ! wonderful playing
Simplesmente maravilhoso !!!! Inspirador !!!!
👏🏾👏🏾
What an honor! Thank you for your support, Mr. Carter!
Phenomenal, none better! Love this, thank you so much!
Soy admirador del maestro Laws. Felicidades a todos los flautistas.
Muy pero muy buenooooo!!!
I think I'm in love with Elena ... and Hubert :( ..... I haven't been this motivated to transcribe in a long time
VIVA O GRANDE COMPOSITOR, ARRANJADOR E MÚSICO OLIVER NELSON !!!!
Lovely!
Man, where are the credits? Such beauty deserves better!
Wow! My jazz idol!
Cool! 👌
Wow, a new queen!
A rising star indeed!
That was so cool!
Thank you very much!
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
From a mad keen 76yo Aussie fan.
Accomplished jazz player Elena. Let's also hear it for Geechi Taylor.
Me alegro de ser el primero en escribir sobre esta fantastica flautista que lleva el estilo del gran maestro Hubert Laws. mi sincera enhorabuena !
Gracias por el apoyo!
Nice!
You got it....
The Laws Dynasty of course!!! Elena is in very capable company!!!
Elena with her mentor, inspiration and influence, HuLaws.
Bobby Ramirez, Jose Valentino... great new breed of flautistic opulence...
Kent Jordan and Gerald Beckett... closest to HuLaws, not forgetting Dave Valentine...
Plz Bobby Ramirez is a total amateur in comparaison with Hubert Laws, even he may be a cool guy.
Do-Khac-Cau Dang-Vu:
Bobby is a new breed of young flautists - not to be compared to Hubert Laws.
In Jazz, Hubert may be compared to Joe Farrell, Eddie Daniels, Tubby Hayes, Moe Koffman, Bobby Jaspar, Phil Bodner, Eric Dolphy, Mauricio Smith .... and Herbie Mann [genre eclectic] - his contemporaries.
Frank Wess, Eric Dixon, Jerome Richardson, Harold Vick, Sam Most, Bud Shank ... before Hubert Laws.
They were great.
Check out:
Ali Ryerson, Andrea Feldbach, Ms. Huffman, Lori Lacy, Althea Renee, Kim Scott, Ragan Whiteside, Shelly Winston, Paula Altherton...not for comparison.
The ladies are virtuosic maestras, many of whom have been classically trained before embarking on an Organic Real Jazz cruise of magical brilliance.
Also, visit Nelson Rangell and James Carter (on flute)
No comparison is intended; Just listen and appreciate - or, not.
Do-Khac-Cau Dang-Vu
For me, there's Dolphy, and then a lot of amazing, incredible musicians..
Hubert, as good as it gets. Stolen Moments, top ten on my list. You should check out Elena these days - impressive.
Wondering what model flute hes playing
amazing
OMG I always practice with Stolen Moments (8va) as beginner, because there are so many problems can be tackled in a single song
-moving from high D/D# to C (double tonguing). Teach me how to stabilise my flute
-cracking high F#
-cracking mid E. I figured out, focusing on getting good mid E really improved my embochure, and teach me to relax my body
-I added flutter, vibrato, trills, polyphonic effect with singing, here and there.
-and the best part, I learned how to improvise with this song :D
I am self taught (I have asperger. To me, self teaching is lot more reliable than hiring teachers. Conventional teaching doesn't fit my method when it comes to learning lmao)
who,s drummer is playing with?
Geechi Taylor
Pink Panther'ish...