I really like the sound of Larry McKenna's tenor saxophone. The neat old-fashioned jazz of that era- Dexter Gordon and Chet Baker. Thank you, Mr. McKenna. Rest in peace, and we will remember your beautiful music!!
Through out his long distinguished career, Larry has played live gigs on stage with the best of them, and yes, the worst of them. This kind gentleman is always consistent in his demeanor not to show shock or surprise during someone's performance. He contains himself and continues on, as hard as it is to be in sync with another player who is searching on stage to find himself, and then only to be a step flat. Mr.McKenna has always supported other musicians and is one of the kindest in the business. He remains in Philly to become a giant instead of running off to NY or LA to be lured into producing changing crass commercial covers of forgettable pop tunes.
Everybody loves Larry...I wouldn't have got to see beautiful Veronica Swift.... Ella Fitzgerald incarnate, were it not for this video. I'm a physicist and I wish I'd put some time into this jazz. " Thankyou to the musicians who bring joy and beauty to our sometimes troubled world"...c/- the video
The interaction with Larry and Veronica is ever so good, around 7:00. This is really difficult to pull off and still keep all the chord changes in tact. Also, this is the way a classic jazz song should be played. Great arrangement too!!!
Larry is fantastic, as usual! His tone is sublime and his vocabulary is so refreshing to hear. He is an inspiration to all of us who play. The guy with the trumpet is definitely out of his element. Too bad he never heard the old jazz adage...When in doubt, lay out!
Larry was my high school band arranger at my high school in South Jersey and taught saxophone to the reed players. He was Anne Margaret's arranger, and a great jazz man.
She can sing anything, so good jazz group . She just gets better and better love her voice.really love to see her in person. Never events are close to here far away in Colorado, California.
Perfect sax solo. Larry McKenna , never heard of him, gonna definitely check him out. - amazing how there are many amazing world class veterans that I don't know of.... Trumpet, piano and bass great, drums swing hard and VS is really a fantastic singer.
Correction, of course I've heard him, but was a so enthralled by the full ensemble and set list that i forgot. He is on an absolutely outstanding album called '4 Bothers 7', but the criminally underrated and very original Tenor saxophonist Frank Tiberi , The album is amazing coz they do kinda like a 'small big band' thing, w/ a Trio rhythm section (David Birman-piano, Lynn Seaton-upright bass and scat vocals and Matt Wilson-drums), plus Tiberi, McKenna and John Nugent on tenors and Mike Brignola on baritone. Amazing arrangements and great playing, a beautiful mix of the Big Band era arrangements and some great improvisations and trading between the horns and ocasional hold no barrels Post Bop soloing . Highly recommend album.
Such a great sax legend, can't get enough of him, tremendous sound!!! Veronica's voice is very convincing, lovely, clear, but yet so experienced!! Gorgious performance!!❤
Really enjoyable to see and hear! Veronica Swift is truly up and coming and will leave her mark - great voice and phrasing. Beautiful tenor sounds from Larry McKenna. And hello Joe!! Great to see you swinging it hard - loved your solo, too!
Magnificent Larry, never heard of him before, but I stumbled upon this live performance and I'm glad. Real musician, we need some more like Larry. Love that music, great Larry.
the tenos sax is really classy and incorporates the style of many mainstream jazz tenorists ,classic sound and composed phrasing . he should be more known
I really like the sound of Larry McKenna's tenor saxophone. The neat old-fashioned jazz of that era- Dexter Gordon and Chet Baker. Thank you, Mr. McKenna. Rest in peace, and we will remember your beautiful music!!
Togetherness!
Larry's tone is beautiful. A musician's musician.
sag GM CL
This is the quintessential club performance of a standard. Good humoured, a bit chaotic, oozing with charm, great musicianship.
David, I just love your description! Thanks for commenting!
Larry McKenna - incredibly fantastic sound !!! A thousand likes !!!
Yeah legitimately great no need be nice he is straight up kicking ass
He swings the whole band in a second.
Larry owns everything he plays
Never heard of Larry. So impressed. Gotta listen to more of him. Tremendous musician.
Through out his long distinguished career, Larry has played live gigs on stage with the best of them, and yes, the worst of them. This kind gentleman is always consistent in his demeanor not to show shock or surprise during someone's performance. He contains himself and continues on, as hard as it is to be in sync with another player who is searching on stage to find himself, and then only to be a step flat. Mr.McKenna has always supported other musicians and is one of the kindest in the business. He remains in Philly to become a giant instead of running off to NY or LA to be lured into producing changing crass commercial covers of forgettable pop tunes.
Larry McKenna, one of the great great masters still living! Every note of pearl!
Everybody loves Larry...I wouldn't have got to see beautiful Veronica Swift.... Ella Fitzgerald incarnate, were it not for this video.
I'm a physicist and I wish I'd put some time into this jazz.
" Thankyou to the musicians who bring joy and beauty to our sometimes troubled world"...c/- the video
Larry McKenna is a beautiful sax player. The appreciation of the audience is magic.
Veronica's talent goes without saying but Mr. McKenna is killing it....lovely!
Mr. McKenna.......PERFECTION!
Larry McKenna, great musician, moving performance. Hat off !
The interaction with Larry and Veronica is ever so good, around 7:00. This is really difficult to pull off and still keep all the chord changes in tact. Also, this is the way a classic jazz song should be played. Great arrangement too!!!
Not if you are good players
Larry is fantastic, as usual! His tone is sublime and his vocabulary is so refreshing to hear. He is an inspiration to all of us who play. The guy with the trumpet is definitely out of his element. Too bad he never heard the old jazz adage...When in doubt, lay out!
i ca tell Mrs. swift came from a very musical family. Music has become her dedication. outstanding.
Rest In Power Larry McKenna - god he will forever be so heavy!!!
from 6:15 to the end is some of the best trading of the 2000s
Man everything Larry plays is gold
Fantastic saxophone player and Veronica Swift is fantastic.
Jazzplayers respect that we all have different levels of performance. So fine.
The interaction between Veronica and Larry is just wonderful. Priceless music making. Loved the whole thing. More please.
Rest in Peace Larry, I wish more people could have known your wonderful playing.
Rip Larry
that beautiful improv convo between Larry and Veronica
Wow, just in awe of Larry, he just does it so easily, looks like he doesn’t breathe, even. How great.
tenor was smooth as silk; listen to that lick that starts at 2:13 and how completely locked into the groove he is; great vocalist too.
Beautiful song and singing and band is mean. My wife favorite song ❤❤ I miss her so much I love you Yobo 😂❤
Larry was my high school band arranger at my high school in South Jersey and taught saxophone to the reed players. He was Anne Margaret's arranger, and a great jazz man.
6:49 Wow! that was KO. Awesome Larry! :)
Had to replay that one more than a couple times
made me shout out loud
My God! A Giant! Taste, Swing, Fire!
Well, That's rare. Melodic bass solo. Really good!
j'aurais capoté voir ca en personne!bravo!!!
What a band, I can’t believe they got Anthony Fantano on the trumpet.
Lmao, that trumpet player was not cool in any way.
Larry, You sound better each time I hear you. Veronica Swift very nice.
Funny Chase chorus between Veronica and Larry!
Larry Mc Kenna, the true bop soloing. Perfect
Great, great Larry McKenna. Fantastic musician!
RIP Larry McKenna🫶
She can sing anything, so good jazz group . She just gets better and better love her voice.really love to see her in person. Never events are close to here far away in Colorado, California.
The amount of jazz language in Larry solo is crazy! 🤯
fenomenal singing!!!!!love s uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
woww époustouflant Larry ...mind-boggling Larry and super nice vero voice! bravo encore!!!!
Yes Larry!
Larry and the perfect phrases
Incredible sax solo !!
Larry blew it all away!
Larrys playing is amazing, great lines!
very good swing!!!!!!
Perfect sax solo. Larry McKenna , never heard of him, gonna definitely check him out. - amazing how there are many amazing world class veterans that I don't know of.... Trumpet, piano and bass great, drums swing hard and VS is really a fantastic singer.
Correction, of course I've heard him, but was a so enthralled by the full ensemble and set list that i forgot. He is on an absolutely outstanding album called '4 Bothers 7', but the criminally underrated and very original Tenor saxophonist Frank Tiberi , The album is amazing coz they do kinda like a 'small big band' thing, w/ a Trio rhythm section (David Birman-piano, Lynn Seaton-upright bass and scat vocals and Matt Wilson-drums), plus Tiberi, McKenna and John Nugent on tenors and Mike Brignola on baritone. Amazing arrangements and great playing, a beautiful mix of the Big Band era arrangements and some great improvisations and trading between the horns and ocasional hold no barrels Post Bop soloing . Highly recommend album.
Beautiful Larry and my man Joe Strasser on drums.
This is a wonderful session with Veronica Swift
Larry 's playing second to none.
Beautiful !!! Amazing !!! Lovely !!!! Wondeful !!! Simply contagious !!!
Swingin' sax...great tone and ideas...
Larry and Veronica. Wonderful.
One of the truly great players and improvisers.An inspiration to all musicians.
Awesome Veronica, I've been waiting for a vocalist like this. Great musicians all around!
Such a great sax legend, can't get enough of him, tremendous sound!!! Veronica's voice is very convincing, lovely, clear, but yet so experienced!! Gorgious performance!!❤
Sounds amazing !
What a tone! And swinging like crazy! I mean when I was 83 I could hardly get a half decent sound out of the sax
Million loves, God speed
Omw. So beautiful. Sitting in netherlands but right back in the mother city❤
Bravo Bravo Larry!
Triple thumbs up from Spain & Germany
AMAZING all across the board! The pianist taught me at a jazz summer camp
Could that have been Jazz Camp West? Your name sounds familiar.
what a Legend
Thank You!
I can’t stop smiling during Larry McKenna’s solo. He is such a legend!!!
Check out Ms. Swift's recordings. They are excellent. Thanks to Melissa Gilstrap, I have listened to a lot of Larry McKenna lately.
Wonderful ~~~~
Larry is TOTALLY awesome!
WOW! Thank you!!!! Larry McKenna ~ wonderful
Really enjoyable to see and hear! Veronica Swift is truly up and coming and will leave her mark - great voice and phrasing. Beautiful tenor sounds from Larry McKenna. And hello Joe!! Great to see you swinging it hard - loved your solo, too!
Um idoso jovem de mais de 90 anos tocando saxofone fazendo toda diferença. Parabéns!
What a band, what is singer,lovely sax and piano playing ❤️❤️❤️
Veronica Swift you become more talented every time you perform!
WOW!
I love this great sounds
Saw that? Veronica waving hello to the two guys on the winds🤗🤗 she is kind person🌹🌹
Absolutely superb! Pure class from the first note!
Woooow is beautiful 😍 🎷 and 🎤 🎶 Veroooooo 😍
Magnificent Larry, never heard of him before, but I stumbled upon this live performance and I'm glad. Real musician, we need some more like Larry. Love that music, great Larry.
the tenos sax is really classy and incorporates the style of many mainstream jazz tenorists ,classic sound and composed phrasing . he should be more known
Absolutely incredible.. if my dad was only here to enjoy this as I did
Wonderful! Thank you!
The old-timer is rocking it!
This made my day. Thanks!
My first time to hear this ensemble . Fabulous jazz from all the band . Great post thanks you .
Wonderful X ;) UK
Fantastic all!
Often, I start my early mornings with this, and the whole day seems to go better.Thank you Larry and Veronica and the whole swingin' band.
Absolutely amazing tenor sax from Larry McKenna!
Terrific.
Lesson for singers = Do your thing but Never upstage the soloist who is really filling in until your next display of brilliance.
Veronica, the race goes to the Swift and boy am I glad I discovered you! What a swinging vocalist and you're so cute, which is just the cherry on top.
Wow...awesome!
Love this!!!
Good, so very beautiful beautiful and beautiful…
INCREDIBLE!!!
Wonderful