I was so blessed and so flat out lucky to be able to listen to Kirk Whalum several times a week when I lived in Houston. The very first time I heard him play and the way he wrote, not just his technique but his amazing spirit and the obvious love he had for Christ. Before his first album floppy disc and all the ones to come after that, much like Michael Brecker, it is impossible to not know with one note, who are hearing on Tenor Sax. Rarely do you hear that sound out of a Yamaha as you do with Kirk Whalum or Ernie Watts say, then there is the greatest and never to be another Michael Brecker with that unbelievable Selmer Tenor Sax with those notes up on a different planet Michael Brecker had you ever seen him play with any bands, his own, him and his brother Randy, return of the Brecker Brothers or lets say if you were lucky enough to see Steps Ahead, then you would have known why I can put Kirk Whalum in a catagory with Michael Brecker. Kirk can play any difficult riff and is schooled and skilled but he hear God speak in his Tenor Sax just as you can recognize its Michael Brecker with one note. I cried the day Michael Brecker passed but think of lucky we are to have artists like him and Kirk Whalum. One of the nicest human beings you could ever want to meet. I think, how lucky was I to hear Kirk Whalum back in the day a couple hundred times. Now go enjoy His love and Kirks musical gifts.
Much props to Rick Braun on Shake Your Body Down to the Ground. As a trumpet player, I know that is not easy! I guess that's what separates the pros from the rest of us!
Norman is kicking ASS! They all sound great. Had the pleasure of doing a gig that featured Kirk and his band. Good man and excellent musician. This band has him smoking. You know, it is easy to criticize musicians for what they play. I do not see what's wrong with smooth jazz as a vehicle to be heard. They all are fantastic players. Listen to the content. I am amazed at Norman brown using distortion on Beat it. It sounds good, but he might have to re-think his set up. That big body Eastman ain't made to sing!
Love Norman but no....like saying George sounds as good as Wes's corn thumb jazz octave playing...I'm one of those Norman Brown fans that actually don't like hearing him scat playing. Sounds forced like he's trying to hard to imitate George.
WoW. This is the best cover version I have heard so far of 'Billie Jean' in the form of an instrumental. Is there a recorded version with these artists?
Kevin, I love this combination too, but you know who is missing? Sir Michael Paulo. It would really pop then, with Paulo's smooth foot work and the way he makes his classy, jazzy, sassy magic.
Im still here in 2024
Me too
How can ANYONE with the ability to hear not enjoy this music? To thumb down this music is insane. I LOVE this combination of musicians!
WOW...BWB...listened to them alot 2010- loved that jazz. They were the Deal. Back when Jazz and Clubs ruled.
We love our jazz. Norman is one of the favorites.
These are the best of the best, right here! Cherish them while you can ❤️
The guy on the drums is spectacularly awesome too.
This was awesome 💯💯💯💯 still awesome 💯💯💯💯💯
Not to shabby ,for this combination of musicians, Time Well Spent . John. ,
Norman Brown killing it...
That keyboardist is very awesome too, kudos. Love it.
Three masters of their art
It's great! Thanks a lot!! From Brazil!!!
This is simply amazing! Thank God for smooth jazz!
Norman Brown I think he's a great player and a great inspiration
Thanks all of you
GREAT SHOW ALL MY FAV MUSICIANS...glad they did a MJ song...applause
3 of my absolute favorites, wow,bI wish I had been there. Very cool, thx
I was so blessed and so flat out lucky to be able to listen to Kirk Whalum several times a week when I lived in Houston. The very first time I heard him play and the way he wrote, not just his technique but his amazing spirit and the obvious love he had for Christ. Before his first album floppy disc and all the ones to come after that, much like Michael Brecker, it is impossible to not know with one note, who are hearing on Tenor Sax. Rarely do you hear that sound out of a Yamaha as you do with Kirk Whalum or Ernie Watts say, then there is the greatest and never to be another Michael Brecker with that unbelievable Selmer Tenor Sax with those notes up on a different planet Michael Brecker had you ever seen him play with any bands, his own, him and his brother Randy, return of the Brecker Brothers or lets say if you were lucky enough to see Steps Ahead, then you would have known why I can put Kirk Whalum in a catagory with Michael Brecker. Kirk can play any difficult riff and is schooled and skilled but he hear God speak in his Tenor Sax just as you can recognize its Michael Brecker with one note. I cried the day Michael Brecker passed but think of lucky we are to have artists like him and Kirk Whalum. One of the nicest human beings you could ever want to meet. I think, how lucky was I to hear Kirk Whalum back in the day a couple hundred times. Now go enjoy His love and Kirks musical gifts.
Three of my fav musicians, nuff respect love this jammm real hi grade
Very Great tribute for MJ!
Especially at 12:00
the benchmark for smooth jazz !
Norman Brown is Norman Brown
Gorge Benson is George Benson
Let's enjoy both
The 3 amigos - I luv it just keep jamming bros
Awesome
Wow
i love you kirk you are so amazing to me and full of the spirit GOD bless you
que mejor trio¡¡¡¡¡¡....... fantastico¡¡¡¡
brilliant....
This is Smooth Jazz light.
Much props to Rick Braun on Shake Your Body Down to the Ground. As a trumpet player, I know that is not easy! I guess that's what separates the pros from the rest of us!
BWB😍😍
These guys are amazing! One minute in and I already liked!
Just Marvelous
Very ingenious.
Awesome!!!
Waaaoh I looove it
These cats killing it!! I love Rick! I try to play his style of trumpeting. Love the smoother thing!
I love it! I love it ! I love it! They sound awesome!!!
ahhh yeeeaaah
Damn, this jazz (Michael Jackson) sounds sooo good. My head is exploding. Excellence.
Magnífico
5:26 NB’s crazy lick!
Amazing
MADNESS!!!!!
QUE GRANDES MUSICOS !!
Muito bom 👏👏👏
Sounds good Norman !!!
Espectacular!!!
Uau! Sem palavras!
Is that singer John Stoddard on the keys?
Norman is kicking ASS! They all sound great. Had the pleasure of doing a gig that featured Kirk and his band. Good man and excellent musician. This band has him smoking. You know, it is easy to criticize musicians for what they play. I do not see what's wrong with smooth jazz as a vehicle to be heard. They all are fantastic players. Listen to the content. I am amazed at Norman brown using distortion on Beat it. It sounds good, but he might have to re-think his set up. That big body Eastman ain't made to sing!
kckennedy55 preach brutha. I'm ready to kick someone's ass for talking about Smooth jazz
kckennedy I agree
NB=GOAT...
Big Stuff ! Funky Michael Sound!
I think that's David Dyson on Bass. Killer!
Brylon Lacy
Norman Brown sounds just as good as George Benson!
Love Norman but no....like saying George sounds as good as Wes's corn thumb jazz octave playing...I'm one of those Norman Brown fans that actually don't like hearing him scat playing. Sounds forced like he's trying to hard to imitate George.
Love Norman. But no.
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A hear what you’re saying, but Norman has carved out his own niche.... and perfected it. Now it can be said, ‘no one can sound like Norman!’
Be careful!
mt bom o baixista.
WoW. This is the best cover version I have heard so far of 'Billie Jean' in the form of an instrumental. Is there a recorded version with these artists?
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Kevin, I love this combination too, but you know who is missing? Sir Michael Paulo. It would really pop then, with Paulo's smooth foot work and the way he makes his classy, jazzy, sassy magic.
16:59 What is the name of this song please
Stormin Nooooorman!!
wow i love the intro Billie Jean Jazzy version BETA ;[]
the audio is distorted!
What's the name of the last song dey played
GRAZING IN THE GRASS IS A GAS BABY CAN YOU DIG IT? ( GOT IT SOULFUL STRUTT )..
LET'S DANCE, LET'S SHOUT, SHAKE YOUR BODY DOWN TO THE GROUND????(NOOOOO)!!!!!
@John Doe why? and who do you think is the "real smooth jazz musician"?
omg who was the sound engineer, he or she really blow it
Showwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
16.29
Harley Davidson)))Нужно быть мудаком чтобы сравнивать Бенсона и Брауна.Они разные и все по своему хороши.
To Ahtoh: Don't pay Harley no nevermind.If he don't like,don't be here!!!