I can not lie. This kind of knowledge/history gives me goosebumps. To stand on the shoulders of giants sometimes seem trite. But the superpowers of the ancients should never me dismissed or overlooked. I am grateful to their superpowers. Thank you and thank you PD for keeping us enlighten to Gods of JAZZ. Well done :)
Fun fact, I worked at a bank in the Boston area in the 90's with David Workman, Reggie's brother. He was a school administrator working a retirement job. While he was very dignified and commanded respect, he could also pull out some pretty risque jokes and quips, which you could still tell in those days. I didn't know much about Reggie so I didn't ask about him, but Mr. Workman did say that he could never understand his brother's music. I think he preferred Classical. He did also tell of a put-down that Reggie would use if someone was starting to piss him off, which I'll clean up: "Y'know what?? Screw you! Got any friends? Screw them, too!!" 😉
I was very fortunate to have Chubby Jackson show me his copy of this photo at his home many years ago. A delightful guy, really happy to see this in my feed! Thanks
Even with all the turmoil, the 60's had to be one of the greatest times in history for just about everything; innovation, music, television, movies, electronics, from mono to stereo, the space race & the list goes on & on & on. :) ;)
Hi PdBass, there is another photo that is just as iconic: It is a picture taken of Ella Fitzgerald onstage singing while Duke Ellington sits in the audience looking at her with a laugh of sheer delight on his face.
Pdbass, thanks for keeping the imagery, lore and backstory of this iconic photograph alive!! In my opinion, this photograph represents artistic virtuosity at its highest degree. It’s as significant to jazz as the Mona Lisa is to Art!! Thanks pdbass,
I've had that picture above my piano for years! I was 3 years old when it was taken, and my grandfather, who played organ in Chicago in the 1950s, gave me this picture for my keepsake. You've brought back great memories of a time when the music mattered. These people were GOAT in their craft. I did a clinic with Art Farmer in Chicago when I was a teenager; I am still sad he's gone - he's at the top center! Thanks for sharing this!
THANK YOU for bringing up Milt Hinton. He's such a huge influence for me and he was an amazing human. I was lucky enough to see him live once and it was life-changing. He had a great sense of humor, and even late in life he could slap the crap out of that bass. I have his photo book on my book shelf and it's just chock full of amazing history.
This photograph was like a gift from God. Like Jazz itself, it was an improvised event. In that moment, you can see the joy, love, and respect these musicians had for each other. What a beautiful community of souls. At a time when so much ugliness existed in our country and world, the photograph represented what human beings are capable of being. If I were to have to plead the case for the human race in some celestial court, "A Great Day In Harlem" is what I would bring for evidence.
There's an entire Steven Spielberg film whose plot is based around this photo (The Terminal). And with this video I found out that Benny Golson has died, just a few weeks ago. I had no idea. What a great life!
Keeping in mind that I first came to jazz as a horn player (but am now a bass player), I was always familiar with Wibur Ware but had no idea he played on the recordings you shared (all favorites), As always you educate us. Thank you!
I saw this photo for the first time about 25 years ago. I was floored then, and every subsequent time I have seen it. No words to describe the impact of this moment in time.
Couple of years ago, I visited this spot in Harlem. It was a special moment for me. Then out of nowhere, a dude in sagging pants came up to me, "hey my man, I know why you're here. Do you want a picture?" I was a bit scared when he came up to me, but he genuinely just wanted help out and give me some memories to keep.
Fantastic video! Thank you for your great interest in musical history. What you are describing in this famous photo, is critically important in knowing the history of jazz. That photo is truly amazing, and we will never see anything to compare with those people ever again. The fantastic music all those people created in their lifetimes truly boggles the mind. Today we are all walking in their shadows.
I have that photo framed. Love that photo. The only folks missing are Miles Davis and Billie Holidays, they were supposed to be at that session but over slept.😅
Your content is amazing. I hope I have the pleasure of meeting you someday. What you are doing is vitally important. You’re no different than Art Kane.
Fantastic video, thank you! I love this photograph & know some of the stories around it but this is great! To end it with Sonny Rollin's comments is just perfect.
I learn more in 10 minutes here than I do anywhere else! Thank you for your research work. As a guy who has personally practiced photography, I LUV that group shot! It immediately hit me when I saw it first here.
Thank you So Much for all the insight into this picture, especially the albums done by some of the different artists in this around this time, super duper great info! I’ve had this pic as a framed poster in my life for the last 30+ years to serve as a constant reminder of all the giants who’ve come before us blazing amazing, unforgettable trails that we’ve all since followed. Glad you’ve put this video in front of so many to remind us all of such a beautiful moment in time full of such unbelievable talent🙌🏼🙏🏻👍🏼 Side note: IMO, the closest thing to this pic representing such a core collective of a music scene at its height in history would be the 1978 movie “Rockers” that showcased and featured a literal endless who’s who of Jamaican singers, musicians, and producers from the Golden Era of 1970’s Reggae music. Cant recommend this movie enough to any deep/true fans of the music of JA (so many of which were influenced by so many of the musicians in the “Great Day in Harlem” pic)👍🏼👍🏼 Keep up the Great work with the Great videos good sir and thanks again for the knowledge!!🤟🏻🙏🏻👍🏼
Thank you, Paul, again for a great episode. I love your content because it always has depth and is well edited. So there were two surviving from this photo until Benny Golson died last month...sad.
I have looked at this photo many times but only could pick up six or eight names. Thank you. The photo is inspiring to me like the photo of the artists of the New York School of Abstract Expressionist painters. It's real history.
MINGUS Is really easy to pick out in the photo: he is in the very centre surrounded by a lot of smiling faces and he is wearing a cigarette and a frown. That photo reveals a lot of the musician's personalities ( Dizzy's laugh, Sonny' coolness, Lester Young's pork pie hat) but none may be more iconic than Charles frown.
I watched a TV Documentary about this very same 'photey', (a local colloquialism of 'photo'), absolutely a brilliant must see documentary from days before YT.
This was an awesome video. This iconic photo is hanging on the wall in my office/music room. It’s great to get a history lesson on some of the greats in the photo.
Love the channel and am grateful for all the information and passion. But "Super 8" film was not released by Kodak until 1965. "Standard" 8mm film was what was likely what was shot that day. "Standard 8" has a smaller exposure area (frame) and was not available in the light safe easy load cartridges that Super 8 was...and is...as it is still manufactured. :-)
That photograph has obsessed me for years. There's a great story about Count Basie and the local kids - lovely stuff. Albert Murray has some interesting insights in his book Stomping the Blues.
It’s sad that Sonny is the only one around. I saw the 90s version and there were about 6 left. It would be sad if Sonny did a 2024 one but I think it should happen.
that is an amazing photo - I think Sonny Rollins is the only one still living from this time - wow! I said this before I heard PDBass' comment at the end
Growing up, I watched a few documentaries on this photograph. The Best one was the one that use to air on BET Jazz. Do people remember that BET use to have a channel devoted to Jazz music? Edit: Here is the doc for the curious: th-cam.com/video/77hHFQNob5Q/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
Excellent! Just like a world class documentary. I have had this photo as a screen saver for many years and never knew the rich history behind this marvelous event. Thank you so much for this. Your channel is head and shoulders above all other bass channels.
The video was pretty good until the last minute of it. After that last minute it is plain great. Good job indeed. The best jazz picture ever and, no exaggeration, a picture for human history. I love your channel, btw. Greetings from Spain
Thanks again for all you do with the history and back stories of great musicians especially great bass players. . That is an incredible and iconic photo
There was a PBS documentary on Milt Hinton's pictures, Keeping Time: The Life, Music, and Photographs of Milt Hinton. Regret never purchasing the DVD, it was nothing short of phenomenal.
This is why PDBass is the best bass channel.
I can not lie. This kind of knowledge/history gives me goosebumps. To stand on the shoulders of giants sometimes seem trite. But the superpowers of the ancients should never me dismissed or overlooked. I am grateful to their superpowers. Thank you and thank you PD for keeping us enlighten to Gods of JAZZ. Well done :)
I don’t even play but I am subbing. Love this channel
This, by far, is one of the best music channels. Thanks for all you do.
Fun fact, I worked at a bank in the Boston area in the 90's with David Workman, Reggie's brother. He was a school administrator working a retirement job. While he was very dignified and commanded respect, he could also pull out some pretty risque jokes and quips, which you could still tell in those days. I didn't know much about Reggie so I didn't ask about him, but Mr. Workman did say that he could never understand his brother's music. I think he preferred Classical. He did also tell of a put-down that Reggie would use if someone was starting to piss him off, which I'll clean up: "Y'know what?? Screw you! Got any friends? Screw them, too!!" 😉
Thank you for this - what a beautiful story. And i found this just at a time when I’m trying to learn more about the great Wilbur Ware…. 🙏
I was very fortunate to have Chubby Jackson show me his copy of this photo at his home many years ago. A delightful guy, really happy to see this in my feed! Thanks
YEAH MAN !!!
Even with all the turmoil, the 60's had to be one of the greatest times in history for just about everything; innovation, music, television, movies, electronics, from mono to stereo, the space race & the list goes on & on & on. :) ;)
Hi PdBass, there is another photo that is just as iconic: It is a picture taken of Ella Fitzgerald onstage singing while Duke Ellington sits in the audience looking at her with a laugh of sheer delight on his face.
Even Miff Mole was in this photo - but few people talk about him although he was the first of the great trombonists.
Pdbass, thanks for keeping the imagery, lore and backstory of this iconic photograph alive!!
In my opinion, this photograph represents artistic virtuosity at its highest degree. It’s as significant to jazz as the Mona Lisa is to Art!!
Thanks pdbass,
I’ve had this picture for over 20 years. It’s in my kitchen right now. Great episode.!
The Copyright is mine. I want that picture of your wall now!!!
Imagine owning a copy of that pic with autographs 😍
I've had that picture above my piano for years! I was 3 years old when it was taken, and my grandfather, who played organ in Chicago in the 1950s, gave me this picture for my keepsake. You've brought back great memories of a time when the music mattered. These people were GOAT in their craft. I did a clinic with Art Farmer in Chicago when I was a teenager; I am still sad he's gone - he's at the top center! Thanks for sharing this!
THANK YOU for bringing up Milt Hinton. He's such a huge influence for me and he was an amazing human. I was lucky enough to see him live once and it was life-changing. He had a great sense of humor, and even late in life he could slap the crap out of that bass. I have his photo book on my book shelf and it's just chock full of amazing history.
This photograph was like a gift from God. Like Jazz itself, it was an improvised event. In that moment, you can see the joy, love, and respect these musicians had for each other. What a beautiful community of souls. At a time when so much ugliness existed in our country and world, the photograph represented what human beings are capable of being. If I were to have to plead the case for the human race in some celestial court, "A Great Day In Harlem" is what I would bring for evidence.
I just discovered your channel. I don’t play bass but I love jazz and your channel is superb! Many thanks for sharing!
Man you just had to whip out the sunglasses for a great day in Pittsburg 😎
My late uncle Wilson McKindra played bass with some of these artist during the 60s and 70s in Chicago. Legends.
There's an entire Steven Spielberg film whose plot is based around this photo (The Terminal). And with this video I found out that Benny Golson has died, just a few weeks ago. I had no idea. What a great life!
THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND POIGNANT PHOTOGRAPH EVER SHOT! WOW! ^..^
An Amazing picture ... So Cool . How do you get that much talent in one spot at one time ? Great Story
Keeping in mind that I first came to jazz as a horn player (but am now a bass player), I was always familiar with Wibur Ware but had no idea he played on the recordings you shared (all favorites), As always you educate us. Thank you!
Wilbur Ware had such a wonderful sound. 😊
I saw this photo for the first time about 25 years ago. I was floored then, and every subsequent time I have seen it. No words to describe the impact of this moment in time.
Thanks for the history lesson.
Couple of years ago, I visited this spot in Harlem. It was a special moment for me. Then out of nowhere, a dude in sagging pants came up to me, "hey my man, I know why you're here. Do you want a picture?" I was a bit scared when he came up to me, but he genuinely just wanted help out and give me some memories to keep.
So the “dude” & “sagging pants” was the deal breaker huh 🤔? You could have included that he was Black . . . . . too .
Incredible photo, what a moment!
Love those old album covers!
Fantastic video! Thank you for your great interest in musical history. What you are describing in this famous photo, is critically important in knowing the history of jazz. That photo is truly amazing, and we will never see anything to compare with those people ever again. The fantastic music all those people created in their lifetimes truly boggles the mind. Today we are all walking in their shadows.
I have that photo framed. Love that photo. The only folks missing are Miles Davis and Billie Holidays, they were supposed to be at that session but over slept.😅
Your content is amazing. I hope I have the pleasure of meeting you someday. What you are doing is vitally important. You’re no different than Art Kane.
Fantastic video, thank you! I love this photograph & know some of the stories around it but this is great! To end it with Sonny Rollin's comments is just perfect.
I learn more in 10 minutes here than I do anywhere else! Thank you for your research work. As a guy who has personally practiced photography, I LUV that group shot! It immediately hit me when I saw it first here.
Priceless!!!!
Thank you So Much for all the insight into this picture, especially the albums done by some of the different artists in this around this time, super duper great info! I’ve had this pic as a framed poster in my life for the last 30+ years to serve as a constant reminder of all the giants who’ve come before us blazing amazing, unforgettable trails that we’ve all since followed. Glad you’ve put this video in front of so many to remind us all of such a beautiful moment in time full of such unbelievable talent🙌🏼🙏🏻👍🏼
Side note: IMO, the closest thing to this pic representing such a core collective of a music scene at its height in history would be the 1978 movie “Rockers” that showcased and featured a literal endless who’s who of Jamaican singers, musicians, and producers from the Golden Era of 1970’s Reggae music. Cant recommend this movie enough to any deep/true fans of the music of JA (so many of which were influenced by so many of the musicians in the “Great Day in Harlem” pic)👍🏼👍🏼
Keep up the Great work with the Great videos good sir and thanks again for the knowledge!!🤟🏻🙏🏻👍🏼
This is such a great photo, and I love your take on it. As always, pd bass, you did an excellent job.
Thank you, Paul, again for a great episode. I love your content because it always has depth and is well edited. So there were two surviving from this photo until Benny Golson died last month...sad.
Love this
I have looked at this photo many times but only could pick up six or eight names. Thank you. The photo is inspiring to me like the photo of the artists of the New York School of Abstract Expressionist painters. It's real history.
MINGUS Is really easy to pick out in the photo: he is in the very centre surrounded by a lot of smiling faces and he is wearing a cigarette and a frown. That photo reveals a lot of the musician's personalities ( Dizzy's laugh, Sonny' coolness, Lester Young's pork pie hat) but none may be more iconic than Charles frown.
I really enjoy your videos. This one was great
I have a poster of that photo on my wall. 😊
All those cats in the single place, must have been a beutiful day. Great content as always, man, love your channel.
Great Job with this tribute video!🙌🏻🙌🏻🌎
I watched a TV Documentary about this very same 'photey', (a local colloquialism of 'photo'), absolutely a brilliant must see documentary from days before YT.
This was an awesome video. This iconic photo is hanging on the wall in my office/music room. It’s great to get a history lesson on some of the greats in the photo.
Excellent!!! A friend and I saw this photo in a record shop. A great snapshot of jazz pioneers.
Love the channel and am grateful for all the information and passion. But "Super 8" film was not released by Kodak until 1965. "Standard" 8mm film was what was likely what was shot that day. "Standard 8" has a smaller exposure area (frame) and was not available in the light safe easy load cartridges that Super 8 was...and is...as it is still manufactured. :-)
This photo is amazing!!
That photograph has obsessed me for years.
There's a great story about Count Basie and the local kids - lovely stuff.
Albert Murray has some interesting insights in his book Stomping the Blues.
I appreciate all the Pop Up Video annotations.
It’s sad that Sonny is the only one around. I saw the 90s version and there were about 6 left.
It would be sad if Sonny did a 2024 one but I think it should happen.
Love this video
that is an amazing photo - I think Sonny Rollins is the only one still living from this time - wow! I said this before I heard PDBass' comment at the end
@ 2:29 Chubby Jackson: Is that a Five string ?
Yes. He had his own signature 5-string bass made by the Kay company.
you are a great teacher with great passion, love you
Wow..!! The jazz greats..! Thanks for posting 🙏🏾
I think I've seen this before, but this is such an incredible breakdown and deep dive into this moment
Thanks much, Paul!😎
Jazzers Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
🤣🙌🏽
This was awesome, i hadn't heard of this photograph, thanks for enlightening me once again! All the best to you
Growing up, I watched a few documentaries on this photograph. The Best one was the one that use to air on BET Jazz. Do people remember that BET use to have a channel devoted to Jazz music?
Edit: Here is the doc for the curious: th-cam.com/video/77hHFQNob5Q/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
That was very impressive pd! Meaningful and needed. Thank you for your channel!
Great job on this!
A great documentary was done about this photograph and gathering. It's on DVD.
You did a great job with this. Thanks
Excellent! Just like a world class documentary. I have had this photo as a screen saver for many years and never knew the rich history behind this marvelous event. Thank you so much for this. Your channel is head and shoulders above all other bass channels.
thanks so much for putting that up for the young folks to be able to see.
Great episode, Paul! 5 iconic bassists in one iconic photo!!
Another GREAT video brother Paul! Awesome job my friend!
I particularly appreciate that you played Mingus‘s live recording of OP. Nice one! 😼🎶
Man how I love the way you educate. Thank you!
Thank you for this ❤❤
Most excellent!!! Bravo!!!
Wilbur Ware was a genius, he could cut any horn player with the most folksy, simple, but deeply spiritual musical vibrations. A true master
Paul, I love all your videos, but this one by far is the most memorable. Thanks for another great trip down memory lane
Astoundingly fantastic episode. Thank you!
Respect!!!
Thanks for the Jazz history lesson Paul!
A great day in TH-cam! Thanks for the awesome video, pdbass!
Fantastic episode!
Great video, however Super 8 did not appear until 1965. Also, loved your Nick Drake video. Thanks!
The video was pretty good until the last minute of it.
After that last minute it is plain great.
Good job indeed. The best jazz picture ever and, no exaggeration, a picture for human history.
I love your channel, btw. Greetings from Spain
Sonny Rollins freakin' Tenor Chadness
Excellent !!!!! Thanks so Much !!!!
Wonderful. Thank you. So much I didn't know about this photo that hangs on my wall. 😃
Thanks again for all you do with the history and back stories of great musicians especially great bass players. . That is an incredible and iconic photo
This is like the Solvay conference photo of jazz.
Stellar
This is beautiful. Thank you.
Thanks so much for telling the world about this incredible piece of history!
Not a bass player, but have come to realize that if you get the drums and the bass right, most music is 90% there!
beautiful video for a beautiful photo. thanks as always, maestro!
Awesome… great way to make history come alive! Keep it up 🙂
Excellent and informative history lesson in such a short span of time. Bravo.👏🏽
Thanks for that!
There was a PBS documentary on Milt Hinton's pictures, Keeping Time: The Life, Music, and Photographs of Milt Hinton. Regret never purchasing the DVD, it was nothing short of phenomenal.
Excellant
Mingus was already too live for a great day in hip hop [1998] back in a great day in harlem [1958].
Excellent! I could go on!
THANK YOU!