Last Sunday, Jan. 20th, 2019 - Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, open air, 40°- freaking cold for Florida, only about 100 people in the audience. RnR, Rick Braun and Richard Eliot, played a GREAT concert, one of the top 3 I ever was able to see. I cannot explain how much I was impressed, even touched by their performance. They were freezing, Rick's fingers were so cold he had problems, only 100 people in the audience at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park where usually 2000 people attend, everybody was covered in blankets and wore gloves so there was not much clapping, but they played their hearts out for 90 minutes. Sure, they are pros and have some kind of work ethic but it was more than that, they obviously just enjoyed their music and playing together for us and making this cold day an unforgettable experience. Thank You ! They probably don't read this but to everybody out there - if you ever have a chance to watch them, even when it is 200 miles away - GO SEE THEM !!!!!
You are very kind sir. God bless you. God bless Richard Elliot and his band always! I love you guys and your families. We are in South Florida and I miss seeing these guys play concerts in places...like the Pompano Beach Amphitheatre. They took LOVE94 Smooth Jazz off the air and replaced it with satanic rock played on rotation and wonder why people in paradise are so angry! It's time to bring back REAL MUSIC that makes people feel better, more creative, happy, loving like Richard Elliot, Bob James, Fourplay, David Benoit, Kirk Whalum, Novocento and many more. You are right that the musicians on this recording LOVE WHAT THEY DO. THEY LOVE PLAYING FOR GOD, FOR THEMSELVES AND FOR ALL OF US.
You’re so right! Had the privilege to see Rick and Richard on the smooth jazz cruise earlier this year and they brought the house down!! Not bad for guys who have been around, they had so much fun playing for us and in turn we had the best time listening to such smooth and beautiful music that I will never forget! ❤❤❤
Fabulous. This is still my fave song. Possibly because I heard it when so very young, 4 yrs old, so I maybe heard it and was hurt so young, I swear not, this tune still haunts me. But now in a good way, I love it more than anything else.
I’m not a big fan of covers, but this rendition of “Summer Madness” is simply exceptional! I first heard it at the 2017 Newport Beach Jazz Fest. Thank you for the post.
Richard is one of my all time favorite sax players. I've been to hear him play several times and he's a really nice guy too. Hopefully I'll get to see you again soon if we ever put our foot down and demand to get back to our normal life. That is the only way it will happen
Europa is a song composed by the great Carlos Santana but it is a song really made for the Sax to get every ounce of passion out of it. He plays with the same passion as Gato Barbieri. Beautiful.
In the video, Richard Elliot says that in 1974 he heard the song "Summer Madness" interpreted by various artists, and that "even" the group "Kool and the Gang" "was doing this song". Well actually the original song-writers of this song are the musicians of Kool & the gang. and at this point we should remember the evangelical precept: render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's, and unto God that which is God's'.Art belongs to every human being and the human soul has no colors, it's the same for everyone.😀
Saw him live earlier this year and when he played this I couldn’t take my eyes off of him… this song is beyond mesmerizing and Mr. Elliott will take you places you never could imagine! Thank you Kool and the Gang for bringing us this amazing song❤
I can't imagine why this guy isn't better known. Well I've shared it round all my friends and relatives. And I never lightly share anything. His violin playing is very special, hey you man, why ain't you better known in Europe? Please come play in germany . and Switzerland, both where I have lived. Then come play at the bic in Bournemouth in south England.
THANK YOU Michael Klein as I am listening to this during the COVID 19 time to stay at home! Usually Richard & Dave Koz is at the Reading,Pa. JazzFest at this time of year and I am really missing them play!! Thank you for these songs, but are there MORE??? Would love to hear them!! Cheers!
Richard Elliot is a master of his musical instruments, established and technically fresh tools, so why would he indulge in heap histrionics by jumping, bending almost double, and prancing about merely for cheap (and clearly insincere) effect? Ge
he killed it again in newport 2023. phenomenal!
Summer Madness has always captivated my soul and still continues to hold me hostage within the confines of my audio space. 😊
Those Awesome Smooth Jazz Musicians Totally "KILLED" It Already, And I Love Them A Lot 🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷
Excellent 🎼 improvisation of a classic. Summer Madness ie. Saxophone is majestic.
Fabulous. From Europe.
Last Sunday, Jan. 20th, 2019 - Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, open air, 40°- freaking cold for Florida, only about 100 people in the audience. RnR, Rick Braun and Richard Eliot, played a GREAT concert, one of the top 3 I ever was able to see. I cannot explain how much I was impressed, even touched by their performance. They were freezing, Rick's fingers were so cold he had problems, only 100 people in the audience at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park where usually 2000 people attend, everybody was covered in blankets and wore gloves so there was not much clapping, but they played their hearts out for 90 minutes. Sure, they are pros and have some kind of work ethic but it was more than that, they obviously just enjoyed their music and playing together for us and making this cold day an unforgettable experience. Thank You !
They probably don't read this but to everybody out there - if you ever have a chance to watch them, even when it is 200 miles away - GO SEE THEM !!!!!
You are very kind sir. God bless you. God bless Richard Elliot and his band always! I love you guys and your families.
We are in South Florida and I miss seeing these guys play concerts in places...like the Pompano Beach Amphitheatre.
They took LOVE94 Smooth Jazz off the air and replaced it with satanic rock played on rotation and wonder why people in paradise are so angry!
It's time to bring back REAL MUSIC that makes people feel better, more creative, happy, loving like Richard Elliot, Bob James, Fourplay, David Benoit, Kirk Whalum, Novocento and many more.
You are right that the musicians on this recording LOVE WHAT THEY DO. THEY LOVE PLAYING FOR GOD, FOR THEMSELVES AND FOR ALL OF US.
You’re so right! Had the privilege to see Rick and Richard on the smooth jazz cruise earlier this year and they brought the house down!! Not bad for guys who have been around, they had so much fun playing for us and in turn we had the best time listening to such smooth and beautiful music that I will never forget! ❤❤❤
Fabulous. This is still my fave song. Possibly because I heard it when so very young, 4 yrs old, so I maybe heard it and was hurt so young, I swear not, this tune still haunts me. But now in a good way, I love it more than anything else.
Me too!
Beautifully smooth ...
Gives me the freaking.chills! 🙏🏽💕🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💕💕💕💕 wow 😮 Beautiful
Chills, me also!
So very soothing and very much appreciated JAZZ!!!
Summer madness tune has haunted me for decades, since early teens and thus early 70s, I don't know why. I am crying with joy.
Grazie, grande artista !
He is same age as me. And I remember.....even as a white female in UK, I have been captivated by this tune ever since. I want it played at my funeral.
I’m not a big fan of covers, but this rendition of “Summer Madness” is simply exceptional! I first heard it at the 2017 Newport Beach Jazz Fest. Thank you for the post.
Nice. Are you based around there? Some of my family goes to that festival on occasion.
Me too. I love that edition and I search and search to hear it again.
I've been 🍀 enough to see him perform this live and will be seeing it again next month!!! Richard Elliot NEVER disappoints!!! 🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Some covers is better do not listen them
But believe me I found some real good cover of Summer Madness found here on TH-cam
🎺🎷📯🎸🎹🪘
Love the Alto Summer Saxophone!
Richard is one of my all time favorite sax players. I've been to hear him play several times and he's a really nice guy too. Hopefully I'll get to see you again soon if we ever put our foot down and demand to get back to our normal life. That is the only way it will happen
Love Europa...Nice job to all these guys.
Just majical Richard
That was a really fine performance. He really set the scene with that great reminiscence at the beginning. Nice clip, thanks.
Tabarnac... full sax... comme dans l'temps... Excellent, merci
Europa is a song composed by the great Carlos Santana but it is a song really made for the Sax to get every ounce of passion out of it. He plays with the same passion as Gato Barbieri. Beautiful.
Richard The BEAST!😘
Ty for your words..❤ i hope your life is beautiful and prosperous.
I love this instrument. Play on Richard.
Excelente Xará Klein mandou muito bem neste clássico do Koll and Gang música que será eterna
Thank You Michael! It *was* everywhere back then. This took me back to then and where I was.
I always loved this song, to this day it still haunt's me of my youth. Great job Richard!
Glorious!! Love, love, love!
A great Sax player.he reminds me to gato barbieri
Perfection
Admirablemente fantástico... Desde Colombia un abrazo.
In the video, Richard Elliot says that in 1974 he heard the song "Summer Madness" interpreted by various artists, and that "even" the group "Kool and the Gang" "was doing this song". Well actually the original song-writers of this song are the musicians of Kool & the gang. and at this point we should remember the evangelical precept: render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's, and unto God that which is God's'.Art belongs to every human being and the human soul has no colors, it's the same for everyone.😀
Beautiful.
Timeless!!!!
Wonderful
I love this
My wife and I saw him play it live September 9,2022 and were stunned!!!
Where?
Rick Braun and Richard Elliot played at The Big Barn in The Woodlands, Texas
Saw him live earlier this year and when he played this I couldn’t take my eyes off of him… this song is beyond mesmerizing and Mr. Elliott will take you places you never could imagine! Thank you Kool and the Gang for bringing us this amazing song❤
And I wish I could have seen this back then.
You are fabulous. Please now come play in Munich where I once lived, or in switzerland where I later lived.
Well done!!
I can't imagine why this guy isn't better known. Well I've shared it round all my friends and relatives. And I never lightly share anything. His violin playing is very special, hey you man, why ain't you better known in Europe? Please come play in germany . and Switzerland, both where I have lived. Then come play at the bic in Bournemouth in south England.
❤🎉 Super!
And then now please come and play in Bournemouth on England south coast. Please. Big sigh.
My favorite.
I didn't know about you when I went looking for summer madness on you tube.
I love this rendition of "Summer Madness"! Not taking anything away from Kool and the Gangs version, but, by far this is the best! Great job
Best, song, tune, melody ever!!!!! I'm 60 young. And this keeps me young and younger.
the last minute was WOOW
I want to hear this k n g when i am dying also. Also at my funeral.
Bravo!
100% Brasil 🤓🤓🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Wow
Right
Yes I think I agree with the last comment.What a version of summer madness.Although l prefer Gato Barbiri version of Europa.🔥😎
Really nice start,,, BUT,,, Even Kool and the Gang,,,, who put this on the charts as a HIT,, better yet, who made it?????
This is crazy yo😇
How many humans have been conceived to the sounds of Europa?
What electronic instrument is he playing?
Artist: K & Gang,, Album' Light of the World,, 1974,, Not " even " !!!
THANK YOU Michael Klein as I am listening to this during the COVID 19 time to stay at home! Usually Richard & Dave Koz is at the Reading,Pa. JazzFest at this time of year and I am really missing them play!! Thank you for these songs, but are there MORE??? Would love to hear them!! Cheers!
Richard Elliot is a master of his musical instruments, established and technically fresh tools, so why would he indulge in heap histrionics by jumping, bending almost double, and prancing about merely for cheap (and clearly insincere) effect?
Ge
What kind of instrument is that
Saxophone.
That's a wind synthesizer
Толком играть не умеет и извивается как клоун.
Wondefrul performance