Yup... just the "intro - interlude - R.G.-signature" itself is wonderful PLUS ALL that follows... ESPERANZA SPALDING and all the other fantastic musicians on this set. jawdropping, amazing, goosebump inducing...
I'd like to see Robert Glasper, Bob James, Kandance Springs, Esperanza Spalding, Gregory Porter And Will Downing, Terri-Lynn Carrington & Bobbi Humphries in one JAM SESSION.
This randomly played on flight I was on from San Fransisco to Seoul in 2014. It was an old plane without individual TVs, so everyone had to watch the same thing. Really grateful that they played this.
My lucky day to have found this. The beautiful Esperanza Spalding singing with a beautiful band. And the awesome Terri Lyne Carrington on the throne keeping the beat.
Afro Blue - vocal Mongo Santamaria 1959 Dream of a land my soul is from I hear a hand stroke on the drum Shades of delight Cocoa hue Rich as the night Afro blue Elegant boy Beautiful girl Dancing for joy Delicate whirl Shades of delight Cocoa hue Rich as the night Afro blue Two young lovers dance face to face With undulating grace They gently sway Then slip away To some secluded place Dream of a land my soul is from I hear a hand stroke on the drum Shades of delight Cocoa hue Rich as the night Afro blue Elegant boy Beautiful girl Dancing for joy Delicate whirl Shades of delight Cocoa hue Rich as the night Afro blue Two young lovers dance face to face With undulating grace They gently sway Then slip away To some secluded place Shades of delight Cocoa hue Rich as the night Afro blue Two young lovers dance face to face With undulating grace They gently sway Then slip away To some secluded place Shades of delight Cocoa hue Rich as the night Afro blue
Anyone else want to get in there and brush the dust off Glasper’s jacket? Looks like he was crawling around the stage before the gig! Mmm Carrington on kit - so nice.
Absolute excellence in the bond and brotherhood of every musician contributing! This is why I search for musical Gems it’s music for the Soul . A huge thank you.
A place of peace in the lands of time this is a beautiful dream spoken in tones of dream by extremely talented instrumental people ,like a distant kites voices in the breeze
Ben knows he better be tight on that bass... ;) And he surely is, leaving room for the big lady Esperanza to freely express herself with voice... and hands for once! 🥰
Thank you Mongo Santamaría (music), Oscar Brown(lyrics), and Abby Lincoln (1st recording) - 1959, and the incredible interpretation by this all-star ensemble.
She's a favourite, love at first sight/tone, heard her for the first time at Nobel Peace Prize Consert, when Obama won the Prize in 2009, she was a favourit of him‼️The young girl was fantastic, have seen her in my town, too, and has a Cd wt her music‼️🎯💎🌹JazzyT.
"Dream of a land my soul is from I hear a hand stroke on a drum Shades of delight, cocoa hue Rich as a night, Afro blue" Mongo Santamaria and Oscar Brown
Born in Cuba, Mongo Santamaria is an Afro-Cuban percussionist who became an influential musician in the United States in the 1950s. His given name is Ramón Santamaría Rodríguez. Nicknamed Mongo by his father, Santamaria believes his nickname comes from the Mali people in West Africa. Mongo means the chief of the tribe. 2:39 [BlackPast]
I mean, you have to at least include Terri Lyne Carrington's name on your video's title. I mean..., that's Terri Lyne Carrington! Put some respect on her name and presence.
Esperanza was performing with Joe Lovano @ Longwood Gardens in PA back in about 2013 and I'll never get over how rude she was to a women waiting on line at the post show meet and greet. The fan was an older woman who asked for a picture with her and Esperanza said "NO!" She really thinks who she is. It was disgusting.
I think you're talking about the vibe that it evokes.. you could say the same of bebop, blues, reggae, electronic.. they kind of sound the same in a way, but there's a lot of improvisation, every performance is fresh.
@@juancpgo yeah Juan, each genre of music has its own sound. But I tried to listen to many things (…years ago I bought RG’s Black Radio vol1 and vol2)…and I really can’t feel, vibe with this mood. Many times there are just very few chords repeating over and over again. But, of course, there are very good musicians and improvisations…it’s just not my cup of tea 😉🤷🏻♂️
I suppose it’s like everything. When the genre speaks to you, you notice and enjoy the nuances, and when it doesn’t it just sounds or looks the same and therefore boring... It’s as if you like brunette women you notice how delightfully different they are, but if you’re into blondes then every brunette looks the same to you and can’t pique your interest. Thanks for your comment, gave us a moment to ponder the genre. 👍🏼
@@wandajoseph3917 Well, he is "black", whatever his nationality, pero..él es Afro-Cubano. So are Celia Cruz and her husband (Pedro Knight ), Mongo Santamaria, Ibrahim Ferrer. What? So, because their language is Spanish, they are not black? Do some research on "rumba" and its origins. Same slave ships. Read more, please.
@@skineyemin4276 hey I know they're black, but if you ask them they'll say their nationality, not their color, only in, well mostly in USA, and you are a black American
@@wandajoseph3917 Yeah, but I've recently come to conclude that was most likely a survival mechanism, because the racism of the Spanish (directly from Spain) in its own way was most likely so much more ruthless, if that can even be measured. The black people who escaped or were supposedly free could not just run east to New York City, Boston or way west to southern California or even up to Canada, those black people throughout the Spanish colonies were more stranded or had geographically limited options, i.e., the ocean. That's just my own theory.
if I see Robert, I just click.. he is like a magician
Yup... just the "intro - interlude - R.G.-signature" itself is wonderful PLUS ALL that follows... ESPERANZA SPALDING and all the other fantastic musicians on this set. jawdropping, amazing, goosebump inducing...
I saw him live with Ben Williams brother Jamire on drums…Amazing show!!
@TheBeats4ya oh man.. I wish I can be there one day..
Can't imagine how intimidating it was to be playing bass for Esperanza! Terri Lyne killing it throughout too!
Thankfully the great Ben Williams appeared calm as can be!
Well, she's an amazing bassist and talent, but, not quite as strong on electric bass guitarist.
kkkk🤣
Ben Williams tours with pat metheny… I don’t think he as much to worry about 😂
Dude probably devoted his whole life to playing.
I'd like to see Robert Glasper, Bob James, Kandance Springs, Esperanza Spalding, Gregory Porter And Will Downing, Terri-Lynn Carrington & Bobbi Humphries in one JAM SESSION.
No doubt 💯🔥👍🏿
This randomly played on flight I was on from San Fransisco to Seoul in 2014. It was an old plane without individual TVs, so everyone had to watch the same thing. Really grateful that they played this.
The really amazing part is that whatever she can do with this voice she can do on the bass, and sometimes at the same time...
We love Esperanza!
love Esperanza - so nice to hear Dale Barlow on flute too ha ha
Praise the Lord for music...
Amen, jazz, a world of it's own...
Tre bien...
My lucky day to have found this. The beautiful Esperanza Spalding singing with a beautiful band. And the awesome Terri Lyne Carrington on the throne keeping the beat.
I would pay any amount for the best on stage, Robert and Esparanza!
I love how all the musicians meld into the music, especially Robert Glasper.
Beautiful voice! I love this song. Erykah Badu and this version. 🔥🔥
AGREE
No one is talking about how amazing her voice and this song are
Because her genius is she never outshines. Always a perfect blend.
Well song is good but she lacks groove and voice placement altogether
@@franckdebank pls tell me this is sarcasm.....
It's, for me this round, transcendent.
i did, did you not read my comment dude ???? pay attention please
My God... The flute , piano and bass on the Afro Blue Hook just blows me str8 away bruh....Solid Fire from the band.
She is Music! A Musical Genius! I can't describe her in words! 🎶🎶🔥🔥🎯💯
The oh-so gorgeous and sensational Esperanza Spalding. If I ever met her I would love to give her a hug!
We love Esperanza, too! Thanks for watching!
That's nice. Beautiful arrangement and ensemble.
Afro Blue - vocal Mongo Santamaria 1959
Dream of a land my soul is from
I hear a hand stroke on the drum
Shades of delight
Cocoa hue
Rich as the night
Afro blue
Elegant boy
Beautiful girl
Dancing for joy
Delicate whirl
Shades of delight
Cocoa hue
Rich as the night
Afro blue
Two young lovers dance face to face
With undulating grace
They gently sway
Then slip away
To some secluded place
Dream of a land my soul is from
I hear a hand stroke on the drum
Shades of delight
Cocoa hue
Rich as the night
Afro blue
Elegant boy
Beautiful girl
Dancing for joy
Delicate whirl
Shades of delight
Cocoa hue
Rich as the night
Afro blue
Two young lovers dance face to face
With undulating grace
They gently sway
Then slip away
To some secluded place
Shades of delight
Cocoa hue
Rich as the night
Afro blue
Two young lovers dance face to face
With undulating grace
They gently sway
Then slip away
To some secluded place
Shades of delight
Cocoa hue
Rich as the night
Afro blue
Thank you
Wish I could’ve see this in person!
YESSSS
I would like to see Esperanza and Samara Joy in a duet. They would make beautiful, sumptuous music.
Unbelievably beautiful especially the improvisation
Anyone else want to get in there and brush the dust off Glasper’s jacket? Looks like he was crawling around the stage before the gig! Mmm Carrington on kit - so nice.
That looks like an iron burn, but great pianist
Music in good hands and health 👏💓🤠
Magic music Maya Taylor
I'm totally amazed! To awesome!
That black radio 3 is such a good album
it's amazing and just got a Grammy nomination...😃
a love supreme ( no else needed)
I'm a "63" Baby. This is a Spiritually refreshing remake of a soulful jazz blues Diddy.
Always Sounds good. Not the same. Not Sorry.
Godspeed.
that rhythm section is blowing my mind - and Esperanza is always magic
She's real good. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely brilliant! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for your kind comment!
Absolute excellence in the bond and brotherhood of every musician contributing! This is why I search for musical Gems it’s music for the Soul . A huge thank you.
A place of peace in the lands of time this is a beautiful dream spoken in tones of dream by extremely talented instrumental people ,like a distant kites voices in the breeze
Beautiful with or without her instrument. She is it in herself. Complete. And Doc on skins, exquisite. An masterpiece with RG⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nice interplay among all band members
Beautiful
cool version and dope beat
Thanks for watching, Lilith!
Awesome!!!!!!!
Ben knows he better be tight on that bass... ;) And he surely is, leaving room for the big lady Esperanza to freely express herself with voice... and hands for once! 🥰
Fantastic!
She's on a different level
We love Esperanza! Thanks for watching!
Thank you Mongo Santamaría (music), Oscar Brown(lyrics), and Abby Lincoln (1st recording) - 1959, and the incredible interpretation by this all-star ensemble.
great bluesy feeling too .
This is Awesome from note to note
Wow! That was really nice guys! Always nice to see a fellow former Berklee student living the life.
Hey, thanks!
Go Y'all ! L Hathaway was there in spirit!
Hipping the Bop! Been listing this track for God knows how long now..Always sounds refreshing.
The bassist rocks
Chingona Esperanza 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶tu voz es como escuchar el universo 🎶🎶🎶👏👏👏👏👏💐💐💐💐la banda uffff 🎶🎶🎶🎶👏👏👏👏👏👏
THANK YOU 🤠🌹
Just amazing. Thanks for this.
Our pleasure!
Beautiful 🎶👌
Sis is badd! 🙌🙌🙌
🙏🙏
First time I've ever seen her sing without her bass. It feels different.
UAU... adoro! Mestres do Jazz
So awesome!
4:44!
She's a favourite, love at first sight/tone, heard her for the first time at Nobel Peace Prize Consert, when Obama won the Prize in 2009, she was a favourit of him‼️The young girl was fantastic, have seen her in my town, too, and has a Cd wt her music‼️🎯💎🌹JazzyT.
The bass player is doing all the hard work, keeping the drive haha
I love this performance of Afro Blue I wished they didn’t cut out Herbie’s introduction
Glad you enjoyed the performance!
Well actually, Robert Glasper, Jr. did a version of "Afro Blue" with Erykah Badu back in 2011 or 2012.
Saw her with Femu Kati at DC Jazz Festival a few years ago in outdoor setting by the harbor. In red audience response🎹🎼🎼
Kandace Springs rendition is on another level.
...voce eccellente naturale con una band raffinata ❤🙏
damn.. that was Sweet!!❤💯🔥!!!!
Keepin' it true, -w- Afro Blue!
Lindisima ❤ cuanto talento este grupo 🎉
It's a little late but welcome to Istanbul
Wow...not used to seeing Esperanza without a bass. Curious if she enjoys singing more without an instrument in her hands.
Great voicing
Woooh!
TODOS SIMPLEMENTE GENIALES.
Wow.🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
wow ...just wow
❤ yassss yasssss yassssssssssss
grooooovy
TLC groove so deep.
Agreed!
Delight....
CHILLLLLLZZZZZZZZ
💯💯
Canta MUITO
5:36 the lick
Good ear!
👏🏾👏🏾
🙏🙏
How can I see them live? Together.
John Coltrane would be proud of this rendition
"Dream of a land my soul is from
I hear a hand stroke on a drum
Shades of delight, cocoa hue
Rich as a night, Afro blue"
Mongo Santamaria and Oscar Brown
Born in Cuba, Mongo Santamaria is an Afro-Cuban percussionist who became an influential musician in the United States in the 1950s. His given name is Ramón Santamaría Rodríguez. Nicknamed Mongo by his father, Santamaria believes his nickname comes from the Mali people in West Africa. Mongo means the chief of the tribe. 2:39 [BlackPast]
@@Gurci28 One of the greats and of course his percussion on the original is outstanding
I mean, you have to at least include Terri Lyne Carrington's name on your video's title. I mean..., that's Terri Lyne Carrington! Put some respect on her name and presence.
That's why she's there, she's the shit
och Gotttes willen is das geil! mein lieber Scholli. oh oh is thattt nice jachhaa 👌🏽👂🏽🥰👍🏽💜🐢
素晴らしい！ Awesome!
Wow
Glad you enjoyed, John!
Imagine playing bass behind Esperanza. Kind of pressure 🙂
Fuuuuc let the piano improv esperanza
massa!!!
How does Robert do it ?
Yeah seriously! 💯🔥
The Chemistry!!!!!
Schööööööööön
Danke!
5:35 no one can escape it
Esperanza was performing with Joe Lovano @ Longwood Gardens in PA back in about 2013 and I'll never get over how rude she was to a women waiting on line at the post show meet and greet. The fan was an older woman who asked for a picture with her and Esperanza said "NO!" She really thinks who she is. It was disgusting.
I like how he is dressed the bass player, ahahah, may after concert is getting married.
Much better to hear a Steinway being played by Robert
who is on the piano?
Robert Glasper mate, where you live?
5:07
Everything god like except for vocals
This “hip-hop”…approach to jazz…with its grooves, sounds always the same to me 🤷🏻♂️.. please don’t slaughter me 🙏🏼 peace 😊✌🏼
Tastes like chicken to some.....
I think you're talking about the vibe that it evokes.. you could say the same of bebop, blues, reggae, electronic.. they kind of sound the same in a way, but there's a lot of improvisation, every performance is fresh.
@@juancpgo yeah Juan, each genre of music has its own sound. But I tried to listen to many things (…years ago I bought RG’s Black Radio vol1 and vol2)…and I really can’t feel, vibe with this mood. Many times there are just very few chords repeating over and over again. But, of course, there are very good musicians and improvisations…it’s just not my cup of tea 😉🤷🏻♂️
I suppose it’s like everything. When the genre speaks to you, you notice and enjoy the nuances, and when it doesn’t it just sounds or looks the same and therefore boring... It’s as if you like brunette women you notice how delightfully different they are, but if you’re into blondes then every brunette looks the same to you and can’t pique your interest.
Thanks for your comment, gave us a moment to ponder the genre. 👍🏼
You don't like it, I love it, just like smooth jazz
Who is the original composer of "Afro Blue"? I'll give y'all a hint; he's black.
That's the Maestro Mongo Santamaria.....!
He's cuban
@@wandajoseph3917 Well, he is "black", whatever his nationality, pero..él es Afro-Cubano. So are Celia Cruz and her husband (Pedro Knight ), Mongo Santamaria, Ibrahim Ferrer. What? So, because their language is Spanish, they are not black? Do some research on "rumba" and its origins. Same slave ships. Read more, please.
@@skineyemin4276 hey I know they're black, but if you ask them they'll say their nationality, not their color, only in, well mostly in USA, and you are a black American
@@wandajoseph3917 Yeah, but I've recently come to conclude that was most likely a survival mechanism, because the racism of the Spanish (directly from Spain) in its own way was most likely so much more ruthless, if that can even be measured. The black people who escaped or were supposedly free could not just run east to New York City, Boston or way west to southern California or even up to Canada, those black people throughout the Spanish colonies were more stranded or had geographically limited options, i.e., the ocean. That's just my own theory.