Monty Alexander, John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton 'Mojo' | Live Studio Session

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  • When jazz fans hear the names Monty Alexander, John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton in conjunction, they know they'll be treated great music, played with inspiration, joy and absolutely amazing technical chops... 'nuff said.

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  • @frankhoffmeister7191
    @frankhoffmeister7191 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm a musician. If I rehearse at home and it doesn't work out again, I watch this Viedeo with .... it changes my mood immediately. Just ingeniously this lightness of music .... that's how I imagine music in a trio.

  • @ronbarzilai5705
    @ronbarzilai5705 9 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    There is some amazing chemisty in this trio, and Jeff Hamilton is one of the most musical drummers I've ever heard
    .

    • @desmes62
      @desmes62 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mon dieu, Jeff Hamilton quel touché, quelle justesse ! Il n'a rien perdu, c'est le château Margaux drummers

    • @robertboney4493
      @robertboney4493 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct, he is one of the best accompanists and soloists around today.

    • @tomschaff6431
      @tomschaff6431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Best brush guy I've ever heard

    • @ericdreizen1463
      @ericdreizen1463 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've seen him live. Jeff's bag of tricks is endless!

    • @boomerguy9935
      @boomerguy9935 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been playing drums since the 60's and Jeff is my favorite living drummer. His brushwork is amazing! He is also a gentleman with humility.

  • @MrFireblade67
    @MrFireblade67 8 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Is there ever a happier face on the bass than John Clayton ? Such a pleasure to what him play.This trio just sound fabulous, such a light and well balanced sound.

    • @jamescox8402
      @jamescox8402 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know, I would burst out loud laughing from sheer joy whenever John's closeup would arrive...

    • @mikehigginsbass4073
      @mikehigginsbass4073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John's right hand technique is almost painful for me to watch but man he swings like crazy, solos perfectly. This entire trio is understated and masterful. Jeff on drums just kills too...

    • @harry2928
      @harry2928 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes yes agreed and well said, on the dot. bravo.

    • @paulorobertogotac2816
      @paulorobertogotac2816 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All three are happy in playing.

  • @charlesbarry6730
    @charlesbarry6730 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Jamaica's greatest gift to jazz music.

    • @chazinko
      @chazinko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's hasn't recorded as much straight ahead but don't forget Ernest Ranglin though.

  • @joegiotta7580
    @joegiotta7580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You can hear everyone in this band smiling.

  • @jeanmartyn
    @jeanmartyn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a swing. Super

  • @kingsweetfly5745
    @kingsweetfly5745 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    the comping by monty and jeff during john`s bass solo was SICK ..so quiet but still intense .... these guys are ridiculously good

  • @billbailey3381
    @billbailey3381 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Look at these guys enjoying each other. Great chemistry!

  • @popeyesailor9571
    @popeyesailor9571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Monty was the first band I saw in concert opening for Aierto and Buddy Rich in Concord, CA 1970. I was 8 years old.

  • @eddoyle4020
    @eddoyle4020 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Splendid chops, taste and musicality. Monty, John and Jeff are grand masters of their respective instruments and we are the lucky beneficiaries of their talent. Bravo!

  • @crichta
    @crichta 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wonderful music. Love John Clayton's smile. Infectious.

  • @JoeLackey
    @JoeLackey 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    3:10 - 3:12
    You don't often hear the ride incorporated into the fill like that. The finesse it takes to pull that off with such sensitivity is incredible.

    • @11hoosier11
      @11hoosier11 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Joe Lackey -----I know it's late but can you explain it to a non-drummer?

    • @waldosanz2809
      @waldosanz2809 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like, agree with this opinion. I^m just a clasic and jazz trumpeter, They are, indeed, nice jazz trio

    • @BedoyaMJuanP
      @BedoyaMJuanP 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's because the intricate sticking and orchestration he's playing, doing that at that dynamic level requires a lot of control

  • @cynthiahawkins2389
    @cynthiahawkins2389 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never miss a chance to see/hear the Clayton Hamilton Orchestra. OR... to hear both Jeff and John on their respective video tutorials. They not only take care of business here - in the jazz department; they make sure the NEXT generation coming up has the benefits of their enormous wisdom. Hot diggity!! This is truly a joy...

  • @willmorrison8357
    @willmorrison8357 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You can always still hear the melody in Jeff Hamiltons solos......love him

  • @superamishguy
    @superamishguy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Jeff Hamilton freaking killing it

  • @brocksamson8634
    @brocksamson8634 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man these guys are jammin! Awww yeah.

  • @martinroberts8469
    @martinroberts8469 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Woooow !! What a groove !!! Surely one of the swingingest piano trios on the planet !! And what a terrific piano - (no room for a Steinway Grand, but possibly the best alternative) - along with Monty's chops, adding up to a riveting performance !!

  • @melomanionline8752
    @melomanionline8752 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pure joy, I'm in (jazz) heaven ;-)

  • @vova47
    @vova47 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    These guys should always play together - best trio Monty ever had!
    Thanks for this treat!

  • @nitram1491
    @nitram1491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was uber cool gentlemen. I bow to each of you. You brotha's got the groove down!!!! Nicely done...

  • @MyWalker1
    @MyWalker1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Listening to this music makes my day.Great performers who enjoy their profession.
    Cees Lodders from Holland.

    • @BWild82
      @BWild82 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Made my day too. They are loving the music and sharing the love! Talented enough to “blow people away” with their skills...but forget about that, it’s about the LOVE! So cool and great.

  • @MrAlcides1611
    @MrAlcides1611 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wonderful Trio! It is a real pleasure to watch it! Fantastic performance!

  • @MikeJamesMedia
    @MikeJamesMedia ปีที่แล้ว

    Music with played with masterful technique and love. Nothing better.

  • @cynthiahawkins2389
    @cynthiahawkins2389 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jeff and John of course are the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. It just doesn't get any better!! Don't miss Hamilton's jazz drum tutorials. I believe they are still on You Tube. My late Dad was a percussionist, and much of what Jeff says is spot on, and very wise, indeed.

    • @BWild82
      @BWild82 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cynthia Hawkins I was a sub teacher for the Los Angeles County Office of Education and got to sub in a class at the High School for the Arts. An English class but no one really wanted to be there...they wanted to be with their mentors and pro instructors! ! I had a young man who said his major was jazz piano...and, lucky for us, there was a piano in the classroom...I asked if he could play a little something (this was before class started)He asked what and I suggested “My Funny Valentine” and he came up with the coolest impromptu version of it. And told me his name was Gerald Clayton (John Clayton’s son) and that, yeah, he had a few things going on, like playing at the upcoming Playboy Jazz Festival! (This was around the late 90’s, early 2000’s) He was such a humble young man, and gave me his phone number, for lessons. I WISH I had called him! I think his Dad’s humble and loving spirit also shines through all the music he plays.

  • @natbarci4320
    @natbarci4320 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous meeting of specialists of swing,only for very connoisseurs of art!
    Love it ,Masterpiece!

  • @nathanmiller5209
    @nathanmiller5209 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    within seconds I knew Id love it,Thanks.

    • @knkx
      @knkx  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Jon!

  • @alcidesduartefalcao2577
    @alcidesduartefalcao2577 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great, great, great, this trio is just perfect, a must!

  • @jenesuispascommecaaunature6874
    @jenesuispascommecaaunature6874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A sens of Swing for Monty, Jeff and John, out standing. The Chemistry of the trio the works at is best.

  • @johnjackowski3759
    @johnjackowski3759 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Makes me wanna dance!

  • @dimitrijemitic4143
    @dimitrijemitic4143 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Jeff Hamilton really enjoys it. look at his face throughout! All musicians are very good, indeed.

  • @johnbrown9092
    @johnbrown9092 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic combo! Love it and can't stop playing it!

  • @MDugardin
    @MDugardin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When you have the xtreme class you're beautiful, those three are and the music is good for the soul, Monty is part of my teen years. thankx for the vid.

    • @knkx
      @knkx  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @JeffreyMiddelveld
    @JeffreyMiddelveld 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Masterclinic at it's best.

  • @pianistepascaljenny
    @pianistepascaljenny 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    THE trio . best trio of the great Monty Alexander

  • @deaniemberry
    @deaniemberry 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great trio, glad I could find them thru youtube.

  • @Xcorgi
    @Xcorgi 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is art for the ears!

    • @Bhuyakasha
      @Bhuyakasha 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yeah they call it music or something i think

  • @michaelchapman4955
    @michaelchapman4955 ปีที่แล้ว

    'Monty Alexander here... was gigging a few weeks ago at the Newport Oregon Annual Jazz Party' a few weeks ago- the 1st weekend of this Oct 2022

  • @dmackay8752
    @dmackay8752 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jeff AND JOHN MISS SEEING YOU IN PERSON AT NEWPORT.. DON MACKAY

  • @votephillips2564
    @votephillips2564 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    excellent. thanks. love jazz

    • @knkx
      @knkx  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching David!

  • @JulianFernandez
    @JulianFernandez 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jeff... great touch!

  • @kirkmcconnor9861
    @kirkmcconnor9861 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Does this trio tour? My new goal in life is to see Jeff Hamilton live in concert.

  • @mossmonaco9061
    @mossmonaco9061 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jeff always makes the delivery, thanks.

  • @diederickuges3031
    @diederickuges3031 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    three of the best musicians together. Amazing

  • @rafaelrieck6655
    @rafaelrieck6655 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Da kommt richtig Freude auf, Supertrio mit fantastischem Sound.

  • @stefanoamodio5919
    @stefanoamodio5919 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful,best regards from Italy!!!!!!!!!!!!Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @caponsacchi
    @caponsacchi 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Since the passing of Oscar, Monty may be the hardest swinging pianist of all, and he plays fewer notes, which should make him more accessible. I have the sense he's most happy with this trio of Clayton and Hamilton. Patitucci lays down a more trenchant walking 4, and Monty adjusts, but the feeling is less buoyant. Of course Ray Brown is his favorite (and best) bassist (see him with Milt jackson, Clark Terry, and Lockjaw Davis--sheer ecstasy).
    Actually, I found him most irresistible in person with drummer Duffy Jackson (son of Woody's bassist Chubby Jackson). Their music elevated the entire auditorium. Monty's hardest swinging on records, on the other hand, is on "It Could Happen to You" (from "We've Only Just Begun"), which is an extended work-out on the familiar standard with Bobby Durham (little man of steel), on drums and the underrated "Take 5" bassist, Eugene Wright (remember that Dave Brubeck disbanded the Desmond Quartet in 1966 before reconvening them for several reunion concerts in 1975, just prior to Paul's passing and Joe Morello's loss of eyesight.
    Since the rise of the "singing guitar player" in the '60s (Dylan, Beatles, Stones, etc.) "swing" is no longer understood or felt by younger listeners, for whom "swing" is no longer in the vocabulary. It's been replaced by the ubiquitous and now meaningless "cool." No longer do musicians "cook" or play "hot." Everything is "cool," suggesting the "image" is of greater importance than the music itself.
    Swing (as a noun, adjective, or verb) was never as obtrusive and obvious as rock, which sub-divides the beat into 8th notes for the sake of setting up the "slams" on every other beat. Yet swing is less obvious and more vital--just like your pulse. You're rarely conscious of it--until you don't have one. Learn how to feel it. Watch the great drummers. All it takes is a never-fail high-hat clap that remains perfectly in synch with the bass player's walking 4/4.
    These days I see many drummers (who know better) with "lazy" left-feet and weak high-hats that only sporadically "lock in" with the time. No wonder younger drummers don't know any better, mistaking a 360 degree circle of drums and vertically positioned ride cymbals for swing and power. By contrast, Buddy Rich used minimal equipment, placed low and horizontal--and his high hat never missed a beat. The same with Art Blakey, who created more power and thunder than three Alphonse Mouzons put together. There has never been a successful "Jazz Messengers" reunion band because every single heralded young drummer these days sounds absolutely "wimpy" compared to "Bu," who was the force of nature itself.

    • @ronaldunkel2681
      @ronaldunkel2681 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      caponsacchi You’re dead-set correct! Cheers!

  • @najponkjazz9111
    @najponkjazz9111 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah!!!! Groooooovy Mr.Alexander!!!! Great trio!!!!

  • @georgesprudente3942
    @georgesprudente3942 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    KNKX Public Radio, i thank you for this excellent sharing.

    • @martinroberts8469
      @martinroberts8469 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Georges Prudenté - Agree ! And I've just discovered KNKX's internet station 'Jazz24.org'. Fabulous ! Give it a try !

  • @winfriedzinser342
    @winfriedzinser342 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    So good! Piano, Drums and Bass full in Harmony

  • @johndavies8956
    @johndavies8956 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jeff Hamilton and John Clayton, a match made in heaven. They played with Diana Krall in Paris.
    Clayton's brother plays saxophone. Does a solo on "Emily" that's a joy to watch and listen to.
    Monty Alexander does a great job with "Close to you".

  • @caponsacchi
    @caponsacchi 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite Monty album is still an early one ("We've Only Just Begun"), with Gene Wright and Bobby Durham. Nothing in my collection can match the swing of "It Could Happen to You." Once I heard him with a teen-aged prodigy--Duffy Jackson--on drums (I forget the bass player's name). It made me believe in levitation!

  • @ericberger6966
    @ericberger6966 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They played so often together over decades, mostly all three as a trio in the 1970s, they don't have to think what to play, they can just play. For example 1986: th-cam.com/video/t5d3MAoaP1s/w-d-xo.html Thats why it become so wonderful. My early favourite is "Montreux Alexander - The Monty Alexander Trio Live! At The Montreux Festival " by MPS from 1976. Meanwhile reissued fine remastered. Thank you for sharing.

  • @FHD59
    @FHD59 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Of course... wonderful players but for me, as a drummer, ... Jeff Hamilton is such a joy to listen to. Highly musical and dynamic... as for his tempos... always spot on.

  • @lucashoffmannn
    @lucashoffmannn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Man i wish this bass were louder in the recording :c

    • @TNT14gaming
      @TNT14gaming 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lucas Hoffmann You need to listen it with good headphones, I couldn't hear the bass with the computer or the phone speakers too

  • @matzrappold4325
    @matzrappold4325 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    das ist für mich der schönste jazz - einfach super und einmalig

  • @MyWalker1
    @MyWalker1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great music by great musiciennes

  • @elijahbuscho7715
    @elijahbuscho7715 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    that makes me happy. it's such a fun thing

  • @bairesco
    @bairesco 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wowwww !!!!

  • @banjomango145
    @banjomango145 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well this brightened up my day!

  • @lenawillumnielsen3020
    @lenawillumnielsen3020 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wonderfull !

  • @daleproctor3723
    @daleproctor3723 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    A great trio!

  • @jean-jacquesvivien1420
    @jean-jacquesvivien1420 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Masterpiece in studio !

  • @lorenzmuller3542
    @lorenzmuller3542 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just look at 3:03 how they all had the same idea and lick in their heads!!
    That's what I call musicianship.

    • @joedessauer
      @joedessauer 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      probably more to do with playing together a lot, but still great musicianship!

    • @lorenzmuller3542
      @lorenzmuller3542 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joe Dessauer They all listen to a lot oft music so they know the comping figures and licks really well. That's what I meant to say.

  • @superamishguy
    @superamishguy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Technique and feel.

  • @winfriedzinser342
    @winfriedzinser342 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing Trio, super!

  • @blazer306
    @blazer306 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cook'in !!

  • @BertDaanje
    @BertDaanje 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool..! Love it.

  • @travelingman9763
    @travelingman9763 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Swinging and Blues at the top levels! Teach today's technicians the schools cant teach this.

  • @jooshassing9124
    @jooshassing9124 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful music

  • @violao206
    @violao206 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that Clayton/Hamilton hookup!

  • @themfu
    @themfu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Damn this drummer is good. Others too of course

  • @kanachannel1006
    @kanachannel1006 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    wonderful 3🎶👍❤️

  • @FrazerGoodman
    @FrazerGoodman 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic

  • @VictorSilva-wc2nh
    @VictorSilva-wc2nh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Que trio, que músicos, que swing, quanta alegria! Great!

  • @macb8588
    @macb8588 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Light in all the right places.

  • @hommefriday
    @hommefriday 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a surprise - a wonderful trip. Monty follows the Garner happy swinging piano, full of surprises and accompanied by the most searched after bass and drummer duo. Have they made a CD?

  • @AjSjMusicNYNJ
    @AjSjMusicNYNJ 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    ALL STARS!

  • @jeanmicheljaffrenou3782
    @jeanmicheljaffrenou3782 ปีที่แล้ว

    on se retrouve aux Caraïbes superbe

  • @orodrummer
    @orodrummer 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect!

  • @quadrant2012
    @quadrant2012 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesome

  • @Solcius123123
    @Solcius123123 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent

  • @johnbrown9092
    @johnbrown9092 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it!

  • @A.ChristopherJohnson
    @A.ChristopherJohnson 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Flavor !!! : )

  • @terrydrums
    @terrydrums 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    JH swings harder putting on his socks than the rest of us do trying to play.

  • @morgandelaney230
    @morgandelaney230 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Mrs Alfred its me Morgan Hawkins we watched that video in class today

  • @bradclifford1220
    @bradclifford1220 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow !!!

  • @robbuser2928
    @robbuser2928 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    3 best of the best...

  • @MultiLANDRADE
    @MultiLANDRADE 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    De lo mejor. Extraordinario trío.

  • @mzdgazor
    @mzdgazor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Only jazz make me that frustrated, i want to play with them so muuuch, damn i cry xD

  • @pholeare
    @pholeare 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow!

  • @ghairraigh
    @ghairraigh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny they called this "MOJO" in the title.
    The tune is clearly (to my ears) "High Heeled Sneakers".

  • @GianlucaPerasole
    @GianlucaPerasole 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    yeah!!!!

  • @barryknight9618
    @barryknight9618 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great

  • @benoitseize71
    @benoitseize71 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Trop bon ! ! !

  • @jmsbk12345
    @jmsbk12345 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Isn't this amazing jazz!

    • @ropen81
      @ropen81 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is indeed!

    • @jmsbk12345
      @jmsbk12345 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      (Y)

  • @josephholtzman8543
    @josephholtzman8543 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I read about "smiles" on faces of the musicians below in the comments section. I believe that smile is that it is the end of their solo, and there were great results on their parts. They did their job and now its time to end this song by Monty (or whomever is playing lead and ending the song). That is just my opinion, if I was performing.

  • @ИннаБородина
    @ИннаБородина ปีที่แล้ว

    Очень круто... музыканты отличные!!

  • @jillygirl97
    @jillygirl97 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    In the 80's we were in NYC for 2 years. He was at his peak. When I first saw him play it was at "Bubbas in Fort Lauderdale.
    We met there then lived together.
    I hope his health is better
    He had so many issues.
    Guess that comes with being a child prodigy?

  • @robertboney4493
    @robertboney4493 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alexander one of the all time best.

  • @malamute-g8q
    @malamute-g8q 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    beast