Thanks James for recording this historic moment. Tuba Skinny back where they belong and looking and sounding better than ever! It’s unbelievable that the city of New Orleans don’t recognize that they they have a world renowned band playing for free on one of their streets. If they had any sense they would close the street to traffic and rename it Tuba Skinny Boulevard!
Can't believe those 'passers by' not being moved by the music! My feet are 'tapping' as I watch this video and I'm 5000 miles away in England! Go Tuba Skinny!
Shaye's ''Wow what a feeling'' comment really captured the moment.That look of joy on her face says it all. Two years is a long time to be away from what you love to do. Tuba Skinny started out and have continued as street performers. It's what they enjoy and so nice to see them back in their element....Kudos to Mr.Sterling for capturing this moment. Also the audio was excellent..............................
Im confused. Where did they go and why? did they break up or just go on the road. I'm in socal and they have no plans on coming out this way. What a bummer.
@@nedanother9382 What Brenda is referring to is that the city closed down Royal Street to performers over two years ago and this was the band's first time back on the street since then.
@@carlomezzatesta4659 It was because the city, which for the past 50 years has had an ordinance designating Royal Street as a pedestrian mall during most daylight hours, had allowed vehicular traffic instead. This initially happened before Covid when the Hard Rock Hotel nearby collapsed causing the street around it to be closed. After the hotel debris was cleared and the street around it reopened the city refused to return Royal St. to its former status. The bands organized a protest on this day by playing in the street. The publicity then caused the city to reinstate the pedestrian mall.
Your comment reminds me of that Steve Miller tune …. “My grandpa he’s 95 he keeps on dancin he’s still alive. My grandma she’s 92 she likes to dance and sing some too.” Or something like that.
Thanks very much, James. It's amazing to think they have been playing this very enjoyable tune for about three and a half years, though they haven't yet found a place for it on an Album. When Clarence Williams recorded it with his band - 'The Clarence Williams Jazz Kings' - in New York on 28 May 1929, Williams himself was on piano. He had nobody playing a banjo or guitar. Tuba Skinny as usual show great respect for the original. For example, after the Introduction, Shaye and Craig (from 00:12 to 00:52) take a turn each at playing the melody while the other plays the catchy response phrases, just as Ed Allen and Arville Harris did in the 1929 recording. Also, like Clarence Williams, Tuba Skinny play the tune in the key of F, until the introduction of the new 16-bar theme (01:52) where they switch to B flat. There are some impressive improvisations on this B flat theme - notably Shaye's at 02:52. What a super Coda, too (04:30 - 04:48): you don't find that on the Clarence Williams original. What an exemplary performance all round.
Agreed. As they always do, they constantly refine a tune the longer they play it. That's why I never tire hearing this band. Each performance is fresh no matter how many times they have played a song.
They are back !!!The "king of the streets " in their "LEGITIME "kingdom and their people happy. James "legend man " I admire your work thank you from Argentina at the end of the World greeting
Eine ganz fabelhafte Interpretation dieser großartigen Clarence Williams Komposition. Besser wurde das zu seinen Lebzeiten auch nicht gespielt. Bravo, Tuba Skinny!
What a wonderful band! And so so good to hear them back on the street again, like before. Little Shaye looks so happy, bless her. She and Craig Flory are consummate musicians. ❤❤
the insane who prohibits such beautiful music doesn't even deserve to be called insane, ¡open the street to beauty, don't translate everything into bitterness!!! congratulations Tuba Skinny!!
My heart just fills with joy, and my soul cakewalks up that hot dusty road with bluebirds flying around my shoulders, and my straw hat at a jaunty angle. The world is brighter. The sky is bluer, and the woman of my dreams is on trumpet. Thank you for making everything right, folks.
SO GOOD to see Tuba Skinny back on Royal St. When we come to NOLA we stay on Royal a few blocks from 501 and I now want to come back just to try to catch y'all on the street! I caught y'all at the old Starlite lounge once. See 'ya soon! Cheers from Texas. (Thanks James - YOU are doing great work.)
Great video James! I felt like I was standing in the middle of Royal St. and the band never sounded better. I absolutely love seeing them back on Royal St. where they belong!
A big thank you Jim for going out of your way to capture this important event. Royal Street once again sounded the best music. Especially the final "yeh, yeh, yeh" was outstanding👍😃😉
I discovered and fell head over heels with Tuba Skinny during lockdown. Cheers from Michigan. I’m going to show some of their videos to my elem. students during a jazz unit this year. I think they’ll eat it up!
Thanks for this special treat, Jim. What a delightful video. Tuba Skinny being photo-bombed by traffic is not half as bad as being asked to "push back" by NOLA police on behalf of City Council and the Mayor.
What does "push back" mean in those circumstances? Couldn't they play on the sidewalk? But I suppose that's not wide enough and pedestrians would have to walk in the road, which NOLA's finest wouldn't like.
The years roll by and you continue to keep us up to the minute with the finest of Tuba Skinny which I thank you for.I listen for new music daily.Again would love to see them in person in Montreal Quebec Canada at our summer Jazz festivals.A guaranteed success.
Marvelous, many thanks for posting. Haven't seen them so animated and obviously enjoying themselves before. At 91 I've left it too late to visit NO so I really appreciate your videos. Please keep up the good work!
Excellent music. A platform type stage on the sidewalk needs to be designed for this awesome group. They are keeping a great musical tradition Alive.....
Brilliant sound and a great place for filming the band so close. A real Royal Street Busking feeling. Thanks for filming and sharing here with us. Best wishes to you Dave from Berlin Germany. 👋
I am so sorry. I meant Todd, who in my opinion is so important to the band. In his position as bass instrument he does musical things that would not be possible elsewhere, like the elephant trumpets that he does. But I love them all.
Incredible. They modulated as smooth as silk. Their licks are just beyond classic. It takes a great grasp of music theory to play at this level. Most classically trained musicians couldn’t make it here.
10 out of 10! LIFE in OPTIMA FORMA => MUSIC - TRAFFIC - PEOPLE SHOPPING ........all in the same street! Hope my own CITY - DOESBURG - THE NETHERLANDS will do same in FUTURE!
this superior performance, is why they are going to Newport Jazz Festival. Trad Jazz played right and real professional. And New Orleans City politicians don't want them there on Royal Street. What an ignorant self serving paranoid policy, a temporary policy they refuse to rescind, and put therefore musicians out of business and turn the French Quarter into a shopping mall with crowded unnecessary cart traffic. In the city best known for it's music throughout the world. Sign the petition they have. Send the mayor e-mails. to the eyes and ears fo the world Tuba Skinny, and the other groups, are Knew Orleans. anyone can go to shopping mall or bar down the street.
Thank you for this wonderful recording, James. While I'm stating the obvious, I'm still compelled to comment that Tuba Skinny is an amazingly talented group of musicians. They never fail to improve my mood...quite a feat.
Greetings from Australia! I love these guys 😁 This music has such a happy vibe, so much better than a lot of the crap that passes for music these days. I hope they are around for many years to come ❤️
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Too bad I can only like this once. That’s a class tune and their execution is brilliant and fresh and full of life
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I think every 6 months or so you can give it a fresh like...
@@johnllewlyndavies222: It's up to 118 today!
You can always do this: 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍! 😉
Thanks James for recording this historic moment. Tuba Skinny back where they belong and looking and sounding better than ever! It’s unbelievable that the city of New Orleans don’t recognize that they they have a world renowned band playing for free on one of their streets. If they had any sense they would close the street to traffic and rename it Tuba Skinny Boulevard!
Right
And a key to the City
@@dougmissfeldt6912 I vote for that.that band is spectacular in all kind of ways!!!
Yes to recognize this great band and closing and renaming the street!
And have free beer in any bar they went in
Can't believe those 'passers by' not being moved by the music! My feet are 'tapping' as I watch this video and I'm 5000 miles away in England!
Go Tuba Skinny!
Wonderful to see (and hear) Tuba Skinny back in their natural habitat.
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Beautiful music again. Tuba Skinny have stolen my heart. Impossible to love this band too much❤️.
Well Mark, if someone or something has to steal my heart let it be Tuba Skinny!!
Shaye's ''Wow what a feeling'' comment really captured the moment.That look of joy on her face says it all. Two years is a long time to be away from what you love to do. Tuba Skinny started out and have continued as street performers. It's what they enjoy and so nice to see them back in their element....Kudos to Mr.Sterling for capturing this moment. Also the audio was excellent..............................
Im confused. Where did they go and why? did they break up or just go on the road. I'm in socal and they have no plans on coming out this way. What a bummer.
@@nedanother9382 What Brenda is referring to is that the city closed down Royal Street to performers over two years ago and this was the band's first time back on the street since then.
I'm assuming it was because of CO VID !
@@carlomezzatesta4659 It was because the city, which for the past 50 years has had an ordinance designating Royal Street as a pedestrian mall during most daylight hours, had allowed vehicular traffic instead. This initially happened before Covid when the Hard Rock Hotel nearby collapsed causing the street around it to be closed. After the hotel debris was cleared and the street around it reopened the city refused to return Royal St. to its former status. The bands organized a protest on this day by playing in the street. The publicity then caused the city to reinstate the pedestrian mall.
@@JamesSterling Thank-you James for your precious time elaborating on the full story, much appreciated.
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Viva Tuba Skinny !!
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It’s a joy to see this great band back on Royal Street. The music scene on video is the most lively and an enjoyable part of my almost 91 years.
Your comment reminds me of that Steve Miller tune …. “My grandpa he’s 95 he keeps on dancin he’s still alive. My grandma she’s 92 she likes to dance and sing some too.” Or something like that.
Still as good as it gets, so full of life and hope, when needed the most.
Thanks very much, James. It's amazing to think they have been playing this very enjoyable tune for about three and a half years, though they haven't yet found a place for it on an Album. When Clarence Williams recorded it with his band - 'The Clarence Williams Jazz Kings' - in New York on 28 May 1929, Williams himself was on piano. He had nobody playing a banjo or guitar. Tuba Skinny as usual show great respect for the original. For example, after the Introduction, Shaye and Craig (from 00:12 to 00:52) take a turn each at playing the melody while the other plays the catchy response phrases, just as Ed Allen and Arville Harris did in the 1929 recording. Also, like Clarence Williams, Tuba Skinny play the tune in the key of F, until the introduction of the new 16-bar theme (01:52) where they switch to B flat. There are some impressive improvisations on this B flat theme - notably Shaye's at 02:52. What a super Coda, too (04:30 - 04:48): you don't find that on the Clarence Williams original. What an exemplary performance all round.
Agreed. As they always do, they constantly refine a tune the longer they play it. That's why I never tire hearing this band. Each performance is fresh no matter how many times they have played a song.
Thanks again.
Anthony, you are welcome.
I don’t speak music,but damm I love them all!!!
@@JamesSterling Agreed, plus I'd say couldn't agree more.
Tks as always James and
Tks again !!!
A real fantastc band, pure New Orleans sound !!!!!!
Shaye Cohn is a monster along with the clarinet the ensemble is so tight. I thoroughly enjoy listening.
The world is a happier place because of Tuba Skinny!
They are back !!!The "king of the streets " in their "LEGITIME "kingdom and their people happy. James "legend man " I admire your work thank you from Argentina at the end of the World greeting
"king" ok, but don't forget the most important Queen Shaye 😀
@@peter53k Ok I meant "the band":Shaye,first lady of jazz: it is unique greeting
Where did they go?
A pleasure to listen to these very talented musicians! Thank you, Tuba Skinny!
Every number this magnificent band performs is pure gold!
I am English, live in England, and I can tell you that this band and its music is a big part of wht makes America great
Eine ganz fabelhafte Interpretation dieser großartigen Clarence Williams Komposition. Besser wurde das zu seinen Lebzeiten auch nicht gespielt. Bravo, Tuba Skinny!
What a wonderful band! And so so good to hear them back on the street again, like before. Little Shaye looks so happy, bless her. She and Craig Flory are consummate musicians. ❤❤
All of them are top class!!
I love this group!!! Me Encanta Este Grupo!
The essence of Jazz, simply raw Jazz! Great band!
Absolute Magic !!!!❤️❤️
I am just in awe of tuba skinny and only wish I could play like this. This is guranteed to put someone in a great mood.
Audible sunshine!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the Joy!🎶🎺🥳
Thank you 🙏 for tuba 🎷🪘🥁🎺🪗🎸🎻🪕skinny Never gets old for joyful 😄 happy jazz music 🎵 with camera 🎥 person 👍🎖
How can you have that much talent and joy all in one place and time?
This band is so stylin, I like it. Been listening to them for years now. I'd love the opportunity to see them live in the street, whew!
Thank You. Great art. Joy, Hope and Love. Donald Fransson, Sweden.
The true spirit of America epitomized in music. Unity, individualism and harmony. Great playing you guys...
Realy tears in my eyes. It's such a fine music played with a lot of joy and funky inner lights. Tuba Skinny - I love you !
Valentin from germany
Thanks again James for the pleasure you give us all...I signed the petition...Love Tuba Skinny
First rate music and cheer right to the streets - what's not to love? The art dealer with the bow tie was a perfect touch to this classy music!
the insane who prohibits such beautiful music doesn't even deserve to be called insane, ¡open the street to beauty, don't translate everything into bitterness!!! congratulations Tuba Skinny!!
Awesome sound and extraordinary musicians. This is pure happy American music!
Absolutely feckin brilliant.. Sousaphone completed the entire ensemble ... In total awe....👏👏☘
Really like this tune. The harmony on the chorus and of course I love Miss Shay
My heart just fills with joy, and my soul cakewalks up that hot dusty road with bluebirds flying around my shoulders, and my straw hat at a jaunty angle.
The world is brighter.
The sky is bluer, and the woman of my dreams is on trumpet.
Thank you for making everything right, folks.
SO GOOD to see Tuba Skinny back on Royal St. When we come to NOLA we stay on Royal a few blocks from 501 and I now want to come back just to try to catch y'all on the street! I caught y'all at the old Starlite lounge once. See 'ya soon! Cheers from Texas. (Thanks James - YOU are doing great work.)
Wow!! That was really tight! I loved Shaye's solos. Thanks for posting this well filmed video, James.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video James! I felt like I was standing in the middle of Royal St. and the band never sounded better. I absolutely love seeing them back on Royal St. where they belong!
The acoustics were awesome at that spot. Shaye remarked as such in one of the other videos I will post.
@@JamesSterling It was perfect even with the traffic!
A big thank you Jim for going out of your way to capture this important event. Royal Street once again sounded the best music. Especially the final "yeh, yeh, yeh" was outstanding👍😃😉
That's a reflexive response I have when the music moves me. I know it spoils the ending of the video but I just can't help myself.
It absolutely does not spoil anything. These are such very desirable "flavors". A rarity, you might say😋
I discovered and fell head over heels with Tuba Skinny during lockdown. Cheers from Michigan. I’m going to show some of their videos to my elem. students during a jazz unit this year. I think they’ll eat it up!
Great band! I play traditional Irish folk music but this band always makes me smile!
What a wonderful composition
Thanks for this special treat, Jim. What a delightful video. Tuba Skinny being photo-bombed by traffic is not half as bad as being asked to "push back" by NOLA police on behalf of City Council and the Mayor.
What does "push back" mean in those circumstances? Couldn't they play on the sidewalk? But I suppose that's not wide enough and pedestrians would have to walk in the road, which NOLA's finest wouldn't like.
The years roll by and you continue to keep us up to the minute with the finest of Tuba Skinny which I thank you for.I listen for new music daily.Again would love to see them in person in Montreal Quebec Canada at our summer Jazz festivals.A guaranteed success.
I would not turn down a chance to see them at SXSW, in Austin TX.
Beautiful, tricky tune executed with perfection . Go Skinny!
Marvelous, many thanks for posting. Haven't seen them so animated and obviously enjoying themselves before. At 91 I've left it too late to visit NO so I really appreciate your videos. Please keep up the good work!
Excellent music. A platform type stage on the sidewalk needs to be designed for this awesome group. They are keeping a great musical tradition Alive.....
They're absolutely fantastic!
Great musicians!!! Love their music!!! Very talented and so entertaining!!! Wishing them all the best!!!🤗🤗👍👍🙏🙏❣
Classic Tuba Skinny! New Orleans best asset!
Shane's playing is like a bottle of fine wine - it just continually gets better! Great job, band!
Autocorrect strikes again! It has happened to me also.
Niesamowicie piękna muzyka, muzycy są obdarzeni talentem i są wspaniali.
Great to see Tuba Skinny back on Royal Street. Shaye Cohn is my favorite active musician in any genre.
Fantastic band, and I'm not usually a huge fan of this genre but Tuba Skinny have me hooked on their music.
Great performance ! Tuba Skinny N.1 !
Brilliant sound and a great place for filming the band so close.
A real Royal Street Busking feeling.
Thanks for filming and sharing here with us.
Best wishes to you Dave from Berlin Germany. 👋
Great job James!! So great to see the band playing on Royal St, really too bad about the traffic!
Brilliant. And that solo by Tosh was outrageous!
I thought I knew the band members. Who's Tosh?
Tosh???
@@lluisfontrodona5094 I think he means Todd.............................
I am so sorry. I meant Todd, who in my opinion is so important to the band. In his position as bass instrument he does musical things that would not be possible elsewhere, like the elephant trumpets that he does. But I love them all.
@@brucesteer2215 Yes indeed we love them all.
Viva Tuba Skinny.
God bless.
Fabulous.....Tune, execution, the works.....And they all looked like they were having the best time too, just fabulous.
WOW that's my favorite band, love them a lot!❤
It is so nice to see Shaye smile even it was only for five seconds.
Yeah, I love her for that smile (1 second)...
(2:20)
Ain't she unique .....
adorable.
What a great gift of music you all have.
Incredible. They modulated as smooth as silk. Their licks are just beyond classic. It takes a great grasp of music theory to play at this level. Most classically trained musicians couldn’t make it here.
Great video!Thnaks James and Tuba Skinny
thank you very much for upload James Sterling. Tuba Skinny - one of my favourites. killer tune. greetings from germany
Fantastic - My Dad would've absolutely loved this!💖
You are all fabulous. I love playing your songs.
LOVE THIS BAND !!!
Lots of happy in that tune. Thanks James.
That's what meant by 'make a joyful noise.'
@@jeannenimmo5 They were feeling it, for sure.
Yes City of NO should do more to make a nice safe spot for this marvelous band and their fans! Jam on. Thank you
OMG they are absolutely fantastic. And what a brilliant and uplifting tune, i love it!
Shea. You have put together the BEST Dixie jazz band ever. I can’t get enough of y’all. Thank you for what you do.
10 out of 10! LIFE in OPTIMA FORMA => MUSIC - TRAFFIC - PEOPLE SHOPPING ........all in the same street! Hope my own CITY - DOESBURG - THE NETHERLANDS will do same in FUTURE!
So mach of freedom and joy in this!))))
New catchy rhythm for me in this tune makes it very exciting for me to hear for the first time !
Listening here in the UK and have been for quite a while! Glad to see he band back entertaining in their inimitable style!
its neat how everyone has their own way of taping their feet with the beat
You guys are awesome...with a capitol "Wow"...Ty for this brother!
My Greats Loves Forever
The best of the best of the best...Tuba Skinny and Shaye Cohnd.
You guys are fabulous. Just flicking fabulous.
I love that rare, sweet, happy smile of Shea's!!!
Wow absolute fantastic group myself playing trumpet coordinate in school so always enjoyed watching young woman but they all are fantastic
Music as it should be and extra awesome!!!
this superior performance, is why they are going to Newport Jazz Festival. Trad Jazz played right and real professional. And New Orleans City politicians don't want them there on Royal Street. What an ignorant self serving paranoid policy, a temporary policy they refuse to rescind, and put therefore musicians out of business and turn the French Quarter into a shopping mall with crowded unnecessary cart traffic. In the city best known for it's music throughout the world. Sign the petition they have. Send the mayor e-mails. to the eyes and ears fo the world Tuba Skinny, and the other groups, are Knew Orleans. anyone can go to shopping mall or bar down the street.
Wow brings back memories sunshine 🌞
Fabulous as always
I just have to have my daily dose of Tuba every morning , it sets me up for the day
Thank you for this wonderful recording, James. While I'm stating the obvious, I'm still compelled to comment that Tuba Skinny is an amazingly talented group of musicians. They never fail to improve my mood...quite a feat.
Very nice melody!!!,🎵🎶...very nice !!.
Shaye Cohn : the star of the group !.
Congratulations!!!!
Singular melody🎶!!!!
Another great upload thanks James!
Many years ago I did a jazz pilgrimage to New Orleans, now the Crescent City comes to me. Fantastic.
The voice from the heaven.
Greetings from Australia! I love these guys 😁 This music has such a happy vibe, so much better than a lot of the crap that passes for music these days. I hope they are around for many years to come ❤️
They are the best!!!
Просто СУПЕР. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I love you guys. I started listening here to Dixieland 76 years ago.
Nice to see you again! Great performing, as always! 👍👍👏👏👏🎺🪕🎼🎵🎶
Love it! What a smile bringer