4 or so hours of pure jazz; I edited out all the boring parts so that it is one band after the next. The actual footage is property of Essentially Ellington Jazz Competition
_Time Stamps_ - 0:00 ~ Beloit Memorial High School - 1:13 ~ Cottontail | 6:44 ~ Blood Count | 13:15 ~ Royal Garden Blues - 19:35 ~ American Music Program - 22:08 ~ Bonga | 25:32 ~ Blood Count | 30:36 ~ Second Line - 36:17 ~ Sun Prairie High School - 39:28 ~ Happy-Go-Lucky Local | 46:18 ~ Blood Count | 51:32 ~ Jack the Bear - 55:32 ~ Garfield High School - 58:31~ Royal Garden Blues | 1:06:28 ~ After All | 1:11:29 ~ Cottontail - 1:16:10 ~ Jazz House Kids (_2nd Place_; 1:19:13 ~ Movin' Uptown, 1:25:06 ~ Blood Count, 1:30:42 ~ Royal Garden Blues) - 1:36:59 ~ New World School of The Arts - 1:39:12 ~ Second Line | 1:45:15 ~ Blood Count | 1:50:24 ~ In A Mellow Tone - 1:56:31 ~ Edmonds-Woodway High School - 1:59:58 ~ The Peanut Vendor | 2:05:36 ~ Blood Count | 2:10:44 ~ Diminuendo and Cresendo in Blue - 2:18:06 ~ Dillard Center For the Arts (_Honorable Mention_; 2:22:15 ~ Royal Garden Blues, 2:28:06 ~ Blood Count, 2:32:48 ~ DANCINGGGGG!!!!!!!! And Second Line) - 2:39:47 ~ Lexington High School - 2:44:34 ~ Half the Fun | 2:49:25 ~ Echoes of Harlem | 2:53:44 ~ Walkin' and Swingin' - 2:57:25 ~ Community Arts Program - 3:00:10 ~ Bonga | 3:03:27 ~ Echoes of Harlem | 3:07:56 ~ Jam-A-Ditty - 3:11:05 ~ Foxboro High School - 3:13:13 ~ Royal Garden Blues | 3:18:44 ~ Blood Count | 3:23:41 ~ Perdido - 3:30:07 ~ Rio Americano High School - 3:32:28 ~ Symphony In Riffs | 3:39:22 ~ Echoes of Harlem | 3:45:04 ~ Movin' Uptown - 3:50:08 ~ Roosevelt High School (_3rd Place_; 3:54:38 ~ Symphony In Riffs, 4:00:47 ~ After All, 4:05:38 ~ Royal Garden Blues) - 4:12:27 ~ Tucson Jazz Institute (_1st Place_; 4:15:07 ~ Symphony In Riffs, 4:19:41 ~ Royal Garden Blues, 4:28:27 ~ Braggin' In Brass).
I have watched this video so many times and I just realized that the tenor player at 17:30 performed a near perfect rendition of Hank Mobley’s solo from Dig This on Soul Station; absolutely awesome.
I have enjoyed this wonderful collection of young jazz musicians tremendously. I especially was impressed with how advanced some of the sax players are as soloists. All is not lost fellow musicians from the golden age of music, and I mean my peers of course., I am 82 and it is so good to see that the music I love will not be dying any time soon. As a former USAF musician that music is deep inside me.
I did not realize until now that the Tucson Jazz Institute did not play with music. That must have taken quite a long time and it's a smart move by their director; it causes them to listen to each other much more whilst playing.
Matthew Molina Tucson never plays with music, but if you play the same few songs for months on end working to perfect them you end up memorizing them whether you want to or not, and yes; I'm speaking from experience. Hahaha
WOW was the Tuscon Jazz Band great. Amazin' solos all around with some creative techniques such as the mute and plunger combo. Overall one of the most synergistic Jazz Bands I have ever listened to.
Tremendous performances! I can't say enough how much in awe I am of these performers. Every single band absolutely brought it. Very difficult to judge a winner. I was impressed at now much the kids were enjoying themselves and feeding off and encouraging each other. Some great team lessons here. Thanks for posting this. I am sure I will be listening to this again and again over the years.
Nah, I have to retract there. It's the Rio Sacramento band that gives the goosebumps and the Benny Carter's piece really gives a good whack on the a**e. Bravissimo.
As a lifelong guitar buff, Four Freshmen fan, and lover of all things big band, I can only say Justin Bieber, eat your heart out!! Wow, how super to see some neat young folks who appreciate jazz and big band music.
This is just an amazing opportunity to see and hear the Dukes work being performed by all these talented young musicians . I congratulate MidasDoas for the this find.
It is wonderful to hear these young musicians making the Duke - and myself so happy. "Blood Count" just sublime. I saw the Duke many times. That I could live these musicians carrying on his legacy is heart warming. When are you coming to France? Perpignan if possible. Thank you so much.
I was listening to a series of the You Tube versions of Benny Carter's Symphony In Riffs and Essentially Ellimngton landed in the queue. Only took several years. A fine achievment for Lincoln Center and it doesn't hurt that two of the opening bands are from Wisconsin.
Winners of 18th Essentially Ellington Competition 2013 Posted on May 13th, 2013 in News Jazz at Lincoln Center Announces Winning High School Jazz Bands In The 18Th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival First Place: Tucson Jazz Institute, Tucson, AZ Second Place: Jazz House Kids, Montclair, NJ Third Place: Roosevelt High School, Seattle, WA Honorable Mention: Dillard Center for the Arts, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Does anyone else notice that there are only 14 jazz bands in this video? Badger High School, my high school is the 15th band that played this year. Is there a specific reason that we didn't make it into this amazing video? Gregory Bunge led the Badger High School Jazz Ensemble to play Jump For Joy, Blood Count, and Symphony in Riffs. A video captured by an audience member can be viewed here: th-cam.com/video/F6Eyq36kGJI/w-d-xo.html
When I grew up in Wisconsin there was not such band it is hard to believe they are so young. From Brookfield Central High. I understand Brookfield has a weekly jazz night in a hotel with a big band. I don't know of any high school band in the Bronx or NYC of this quality. NYC now is dying when it comes to jazz as far as I know. The CUNY schools have something, but what I don't know.
I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I tried to get all the footage for this past year but couldn't really find it... I'll probably try again at some point but no, as of yet I haven't made one. Sorry :/
They occasionally release songs from other composers for example the 2014 festival featured songs from Gerald Wilson and others have been promoted such as Dizzy and Mary Lou Williams
Great stuff. There's nothing more pointless, though, than a director standing in front of a quality jazz band "conducting." Just a bunch of old white dudes awkwardly dancing.
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_Time Stamps_
- 0:00 ~ Beloit Memorial High School - 1:13 ~ Cottontail | 6:44 ~ Blood Count | 13:15 ~ Royal Garden Blues
- 19:35 ~ American Music Program - 22:08 ~ Bonga | 25:32 ~ Blood Count | 30:36 ~ Second Line
- 36:17 ~ Sun Prairie High School - 39:28 ~ Happy-Go-Lucky Local | 46:18 ~ Blood Count | 51:32 ~ Jack the Bear
- 55:32 ~ Garfield High School - 58:31~ Royal Garden Blues | 1:06:28 ~ After All | 1:11:29 ~ Cottontail
- 1:16:10 ~ Jazz House Kids (_2nd Place_; 1:19:13 ~ Movin' Uptown, 1:25:06 ~ Blood Count, 1:30:42 ~ Royal Garden Blues)
- 1:36:59 ~ New World School of The Arts - 1:39:12 ~ Second Line | 1:45:15 ~ Blood Count | 1:50:24 ~ In A Mellow Tone
- 1:56:31 ~ Edmonds-Woodway High School - 1:59:58 ~ The Peanut Vendor | 2:05:36 ~ Blood Count | 2:10:44 ~ Diminuendo and Cresendo in Blue
- 2:18:06 ~ Dillard Center For the Arts (_Honorable Mention_; 2:22:15 ~ Royal Garden Blues, 2:28:06 ~ Blood Count, 2:32:48 ~ DANCINGGGGG!!!!!!!! And Second Line)
- 2:39:47 ~ Lexington High School - 2:44:34 ~ Half the Fun | 2:49:25 ~ Echoes of Harlem | 2:53:44 ~ Walkin' and Swingin'
- 2:57:25 ~ Community Arts Program - 3:00:10 ~ Bonga | 3:03:27 ~ Echoes of Harlem | 3:07:56 ~ Jam-A-Ditty
- 3:11:05 ~ Foxboro High School - 3:13:13 ~ Royal Garden Blues | 3:18:44 ~ Blood Count | 3:23:41 ~ Perdido
- 3:30:07 ~ Rio Americano High School - 3:32:28 ~ Symphony In Riffs | 3:39:22 ~ Echoes of Harlem | 3:45:04 ~ Movin' Uptown
- 3:50:08 ~ Roosevelt High School (_3rd Place_; 3:54:38 ~ Symphony In Riffs, 4:00:47 ~ After All, 4:05:38 ~ Royal Garden Blues)
- 4:12:27 ~ Tucson Jazz Institute (_1st Place_; 4:15:07 ~ Symphony In Riffs, 4:19:41 ~ Royal Garden Blues, 4:28:27 ~ Braggin' In Brass).
Thanks!
You're welcome! :D
Chu _ and
*Beloit Memorial Jazz Band (**0:00**)*
*Director: Chris Behrens*
*Solos:*
*Cottontail (**1:35**)*
Drums: Aaron Crawford (1:35)**
Bass: Wash Hobson (1:43)
Trumpet: Frank McKearn (2:33)
Tenor Sax: Rony Gimenez (2:46)**
Bari Sax: Sara Koth (4:12)
Piano: Jacob Handrich (4:21)
Sax Section: Tim Leslie (Lead Alto), Maisie Lewis (Alto), Rony Gimenez (Tenor), Katie Oldenburg (Tenor), Sarah Koth (Bari) (4:29)**
*Blood Count (**6:45**)*
Alto Sax: Time Leslie (6:45)**
Bari Sax: Sara Koth (6:45)
*Royal Garden Blues (**13:17**)*
Trumpet: Lauren Otto (13:17, 14:29)
Reed Section: Katie Oldenburg (Clarinet), Tim Leslie (Alto Sax), Breanna DeNure (Alto Sax), Rony Gimenez (Tenor), Sarah Koth (Bari) (13:41)
Trumpet: Frank McKearn (14:54)
Alto Sax: Tim Leslie (15:16)**
Trombone: John Marks (16:23)
Tenor Sax: Rony Gimenez (17:28)**
Trumpet: Carlos Diaz (18:33)
* = Honorable Mention Award
** = Outstanding Award
*Full Awards List*
*Sectional Awards:*
*Outstanding Saxophone Section:* Tim Leslie (Lead Alto)** , Maisie Lewis (Alto), Breanna DeNure (Alto), Rony Gimenez (Tenor)** , Katie Oldenburg (Tenor), Jose Cardenas (Tenor), Sarah Koth (Baritone)
*Outstanding Soloist Award:*
Aaron Crawford (Drums)
Tim Leslie (Alto Sax)
Rony Gimenez (Tenor Sax)
*American Music Program (**19:36**)*
*Director: Dr. Thara Memory*
*Solos:*
*Bonga (**22:10**)*
Clarinet: Aaron Reihs (23:14, 24:04)
Trumpet: Noah Conrad (23:14)**
*Blood Count (**25:33**)*
Alto Sax: Aaron Reihs (25:40)**
Bari Sax: Max Roark (25:40)
*The Second Line (**30:36**)*
Clarinet: Aaron Reihs (30:36, 31:08, 31:42, 34:11)
Trombone: Gil Bolster (31:08, 34:58)
Trumpet: Benjamin Seacrist (33:24)
* = Honorable Mention Award
** = Outstanding Award
*Full Awards List*
*Outstanding Soloist Award:*
Aaron Reihs (Alto Sax)
Noah Conrad (Trumpet)
the tenor player from beloit played Hank Mobley's entire solo from Dig Dis hahha
I have watched this video so many times and I just realized that the tenor player at 17:30 performed a near perfect rendition of Hank Mobley’s solo from Dig This on Soul Station; absolutely awesome.
Would have been better if he came up with his own thing
@@ajrdrahgohnite9363 it’s still kinda cool
And the alto before him played Phil Woods solo on Blues in Pig Alley
I have enjoyed this wonderful collection of young jazz musicians tremendously. I especially was impressed with how advanced some of the sax players are as soloists. All is not lost fellow musicians from the golden age of music, and I mean my peers of course., I am 82 and it is so good to see that the music I love will not be dying any time soon. As a former USAF musician that music is deep inside me.
Thank you :)
Jazz still lives.
I did not realize until now that the Tucson Jazz Institute did not play with music. That must have taken quite a long time and it's a smart move by their director; it causes them to listen to each other much more whilst playing.
Matthew Molina Tucson never plays with music, but if you play the same few songs for months on end working to perfect them you end up memorizing them whether you want to or not, and yes; I'm speaking from experience. Hahaha
that one "it don't mean a thing" quote during that solo was awesome
The one at 2:37:20 ?
If so, yeah that was awesome! :D
WOW was the Tuscon Jazz Band great. Amazin' solos all around with some creative techniques such as the mute and plunger combo. Overall one of the most synergistic Jazz Bands I have ever listened to.
*Tucson Jazz Institute (**4:12:29**)*
*Director: Doug Tidaback*
*Solos:*
*Symphony in Riffs (**4:15:05**)*
Trombone: Saul Millan (4:16:01)
Trumpet: Alex Melynchuk (4:16:46)**
Trombone: Sam Chess (4:17:23)**
Alto Sax: Alan Acosta (4:17:59)**
Piano: Robbie Lee (4:18:36)**
*Royal Garden Blues (**4:19:46**)*
Piano/Tenor Sax: Robbie Lee (4:19:46, 4:21:13)**
Bass: Zach Lavine (4:20:33)
Tenor Sax: Sergio Tabanico (4:22:37, 4:24:45)
Tenor Sax: Aubrey Martin (4:23:20, 4:24:58)
Bari Sax: Nicholas O'Brien (4:24:02, 4:25:11)
Drums: Tim Rachbach (4:24:52, 4:24:05, 4:25:19)
Trumpet: Alex Melynchuk (4:25:32)**
Trumpet: Max Salcedo (4:25:52)
Trombone: Sam Chess (4:26:13)**
Trumpet: Dominic Muller (4:27:17)
*Braggin' in Brass (**4:28:29**)*
Trumpet: Alex Melynchuk (4:28:37, 4:29:33)**
Trumpet Section: Dominic Muller (Lead), Micah Laird, Anthony Gibes (4:28:43)**
Trombone Section: Sam Chess (Lead), Drew Sheets, Saul Millan (4:29:06)**
Vocals: Robbie Lee (4:30:02, 4:30:37)**
Trombone: Sam Chess (4:30:25)**
* = Honorable Mention Award
** = Outstanding Award
***1st Place in Essentially Ellington Competition***
*Full Awards List*
*Sectional Awards:*
*Outstanding Trombone Section:* Sam Chess (Lead)**, Drew Sheets, Saul Millan, Furey Stirrat (Bass)
*Outstanding Trumpet Section:* Dominic Muller (Lead), Micah Laird, Anthony Gibes, Alex Melynchuk**, Max Salcedo
*Outstanding Soloist Award:*
Alan Acosta (Alto Sax)
Sam Chess (Trombone)
Alex Melynchuk (Trumpet)
Robbie Lee (Tripler: Piano, Tenor Sax, Vocals)
These are some talented young people. God bless them.
The two trombone players on the left at 52:04
That is so funny!
they was like, "bro, we tough" lol
My school's competing in this! So excited for them. Thats some hefty competition
One of these days I have to go see this in person
Tremendous performances! I can't say enough how much in awe I am of these performers. Every single band absolutely brought it. Very difficult to judge a winner. I was impressed at now much the kids were enjoying themselves and feeding off and encouraging each other. Some great team lessons here. Thanks for posting this. I am sure I will be listening to this again and again over the years.
The fucking bone solo in symphony in riffs by Tucson oh my god. 4:17:25
The alto sax/clarinet player from the American music program gave me goosebumps
Nah, I have to retract there. It's the Rio Sacramento band that gives the goosebumps and the Benny Carter's piece really gives a good whack on the a**e. Bravissimo.
As the Duke said "it don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing" and it's been swinging right all the way thru, man! Great stuff.
Great. The sax growl from Tim Lesley on Billy Strayhorn's Blood Count is superb.
These young people are outstanding-congrats to them, their families for their support and their teachers and mentors for their teachings.
I love it soo much this was the best
Thanks for making this available to those of us who strive. If I could start over, I would practice more. These players are so great.
Such precision and polish! The Duke would have been proud. Wonderful.
the trombone from arizona plays with Wynton marsalis now on some gigs the second one from the left
The one in the Tucson Jazz Institute (first trombone)? Yeah, I have seen him in a couple of gigs.
Sam chess?
MERVEILLEUSE ORCHESTRA !!! BELLE INTERPRÉTAION !!! VIVE DUKE !!! MERCI POUR LA VIDEO.
c'est beau de revoir Ellington façon jeunne!!!!!!
As a lifelong guitar buff, Four Freshmen fan, and lover of all things big band, I can only say Justin Bieber, eat your heart out!! Wow, how super to see some neat young folks who appreciate jazz and big band music.
This is just an amazing opportunity to see and hear the Dukes work being performed by all these talented young musicians . I congratulate MidasDoas for the this find.
These kids are great :)
It is wonderful to hear these young musicians making the Duke - and myself so happy. "Blood Count" just sublime. I saw the Duke many times. That I could live these musicians carrying on his legacy is heart warming. When are you coming to France? Perpignan if possible. Thank you so much.
OUTSTANDING. EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES.THANKS FOR PUBLISHING THIS.
IT MOVED ME EMOTIONALLY.
I was listening to a series of the You Tube versions of Benny Carter's Symphony In Riffs and Essentially Ellimngton landed in the queue. Only took several years. A fine achievment for Lincoln Center and it doesn't hurt that two of the opening bands are from Wisconsin.
Winners of 18th Essentially Ellington Competition 2013
Posted on May 13th, 2013 in News
Jazz at Lincoln Center Announces Winning High School Jazz Bands In The 18Th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival
First Place: Tucson Jazz Institute, Tucson, AZ
Second Place: Jazz House Kids, Montclair, NJ
Third Place: Roosevelt High School, Seattle, WA
Honorable Mention: Dillard Center for the Arts, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Les jeunes me font un plaisir énorme en jouant si parfaitement l'oeuvre du DUKE...!
Thank's a lot...!
Does anyone else notice that there are only 14 jazz bands in this video? Badger High School, my high school is the 15th band that played this year. Is there a specific reason that we didn't make it into this amazing video? Gregory Bunge led the Badger High School Jazz Ensemble to play Jump For Joy, Blood Count, and Symphony in Riffs. A video captured by an audience member can be viewed here: th-cam.com/video/F6Eyq36kGJI/w-d-xo.html
TOTALLY AWESOME. BRAVO !!!!
Good job on this video. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to all 4 hours!
4:30 😍swinging
you guys are awesomeee!!! seems like you enjoyed yourselves as well
Mind blown! Some very talented musicians out there. Glad to see this generations pop music haven't taken over everyone.
FANTASTIC
Terrific performance! Keep up the good work!
that clarinet/alto player from Oregon! wow
Enjoyed every bit of this video. Fantastic. Thanks.
good job guys!!!
What great ensembles. Hope to compete in this soon =)
Dillard Center for the Arts was swingin man! Love seeing diverse cats gettin loose out there
Super....bravi tutti.
When I grew up in Wisconsin there was not such band it is hard to believe they are so young.
From Brookfield Central High. I understand Brookfield has a weekly jazz night in a hotel with a big band. I don't know of any high school band in the Bronx or NYC of this quality. NYC now is dying when it comes to jazz as far as I know. The CUNY schools have something, but what I don't know.
The only problem with this music it is copy cat music and not creative music creative in our time of 2015. This is the music business. It sucks.
that high school Alto sax player had to have been listen to Phil Woods, my goodness yesssssiirrrr
Wow! That Tucson band starting about 4:17 kicks it into a whole new dimension!
Wow! Just wow!
ROOSEVELT JUST BLEW MY FUCKING MIND. I AM LITERALLY DEAD
when does their set start?
Tubalaska 3:51:00
Forreals tho. I loved it.
thank you!!!
HAHAHA 3:59:02 the kid gets left hanging
lol thats my friend
I JUST SAW THAT LMAO
Who else noticed this video is in the "sports" category?
Alex Kelsh Xsa
@Alexander Kesh, is there a problem with that?
Have you done the same video for 2013-2014?? I love this video and I can't find this past year's performances anywhere
I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I tried to get all the footage for this past year but couldn't really find it... I'll probably try again at some point but no, as of yet I haven't made one. Sorry :/
It's fine man, but I love the work! Keep it up
beloit memorial was amazing
vraiment super de vrai pro merci beaucoup
zoey abadia killed it with jazz house kids
very nice"
que du bonheur, du bonheur, du bonheur......
HAHAHA THE KID AT 3:34:48
ELLINGTON BELLEZA!!!!!!!!
The trumpet soloists really like puffing their cheeks eh? haha what an awesome show! Way to go Dillard!!!
sad nobody played blood count, symphoney in riffs or royal garden blues
youre not serious they played all of them
Literally all 3 of those songs were played lol
And blood count was the most played song at this event
YESSSSS! Tucson first place!
lol damian really jazz kids are life!
The BAND
It is a shame they well soon end their academic carrier's and will not longer to play this music together.
1:20:26 trombone is a freaking god
These kids a swinging!
Swangin' *
The band from Lexington is the best!
Where's Fletcher and Andrew?
Anyone know the 1st song of the American Music Program set?
Bonga
Are the bands allowed to play any music from bands other than the Ellington band? I realize the festival is named for Duke,...but I have to ask.
You can't, it's not like the Thelonious Monk competition where you can play from different composers.
They occasionally release songs from other composers for example the 2014 festival featured songs from Gerald Wilson and others have been promoted such as Dizzy and Mary Lou Williams
OMG JAZZ HOUSE KIDS!!!!!!!!
22:11 Bonga
thats cool and all, but can they play hot cross buns?;)
what is the tune at 2hrs 35mins called???
Second line
thara!!!!!
What time are they at!?
Here you go timmy 3:30:15
dat 2nd alto doe
💛🌾😀🌱🌾
1:33:32 so fucking good
1:35:19
That's a lot of blood (count)
1:16:12 free skip to Jazz House Kids
Blue boss's
Depois disto.. é que veio.. Mozart......
green screen fail
No pokin out yo cheeks
G
Great stuff. There's nothing more pointless, though, than a director standing in front of a quality jazz band "conducting." Just a bunch of old white dudes awkwardly dancing.
I guess they have to do something, nes pas?
Lol my jazz band director starts us and walks away
1:20:26 trombone is a freaking god
The Fate of Slate 😍😍
Have you done the same video for 2013-2014?? I love this video and I can't find this past year's performances anywhere
I think youtube has these through 2018
what is the song called at 2:35????
Cottontail
Josh Gooch im sorry i meant the song at 35:00
thanks
Second Line by Duke Ellington!
3:41:15
1:32:42
1:45:15
2:08:39