Superb. No saxophone player in the world could have done that solo the way Bradford played with Sting on Roxanne. It actually makes me cry every note perfect. every feel is perfect. He didn't plan that Bradford's soul. His tone this feel everything I've never heard a soprano saxophone with that sound. It's a gift. God-given. I wish God had given me that type of talent to play my soprano with the feel and perfection of Bradford Marsalis. Thank you Bradford❤🙏
This is the great example of true mastery of accompaniment, knowing when to play and what to play so that it enhances the song without overshadowing performer
Just a great performance. Sting is always awesome, and Branford was great. I just saw his brother Wynton a couple months ago (awesome guy, completely dedicated to true music and not selling out). Probably my favorite performance of Roxanne that I've heard yet.
Playing over Stings voice?. i wouldn't compete with perfection , although the call and answer is beautiful, the crowd instantly reacts, i hear beautiful understated swells and harmonies, all personal taste .
One of the funniest bits anybody has ever done is when Eddie Murphy could be heard singing Roxanne from his jail cell. Just destroyed me to tears. I'll never forget it, it'll never leave my mind, maybe even when I die.
Branford is a rarity! Most people who have super strong opinions about what’s good music and what’s not good music typically aren’t as special as they think they are. Not Branford!…..Not Branford.
Beautiful!!! But my favorite still performed by the Police, (meant to be Rock /power mixed with emotions:). Moon on Bourbon Street played by Branford (Blue Turtles) and Sting voice was amazing!!
eine klampfe, eine stimme, ein sax. jede menge impliziter time, ein paar angesägte akkorde, das original immer im hinterkopf, frei im raum schwebend und dennoch präzise und transparent... einfach genießen...
I somewhere heard that Kenny G was a really great jazz musician before he decided to go commercial. But we will probably never know how good he could have become if he had continued playing that kind of music.
@MattieSongbird but i agree with everything you are saying!! Unfortunately it is a very common thing (at least from my experience) to find jazz musicians that think they can play any style, but can't play rock music (for example). And it's because they think rock music is "easy" to play and there for they don't have to work on it. Any one with an ear could hear the difference from a rock player to a jazz player. But there ARE jazz musicians that are also great at rock music!! it's just rare
is it just me? when branford takes the key change into major at the last, i swear sting loses the guitar rhythm completely, branford rescues him by marking the tempo, but sting's voice is all he's got left under conscious control... sounds like i'm criticizing, but honestly, if they're getting that deep into it with each other on stage, that is pure bravery, and although it comes out a bit smudgy, it sounds epic and authentic and of that moment
You're right. He frequently held it. But holding a knife doesn't make me a chef or a hitman, just as holding an instrument doesn't make me good at playing it.
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Brilliant petformance .Masterful soprano playing from Branford .He knows exactly when to burn and never overplays during vocals.
Very impressive. love Branford and Sting here
I love Branford, Sting knows how to find good musicians Marsalis, Miller et cetera...
I can't get over Branford's take on this song. It always amazes me when a musician takes a song and truly makes it his own. FANTASTIC!
Superb. No saxophone player in the world could have done that solo the way Bradford played with Sting on Roxanne. It actually makes me cry every note perfect. every feel is perfect. He didn't plan that Bradford's soul. His tone this feel everything I've never heard a soprano saxophone with that sound. It's a gift. God-given. I wish God had given me that type of talent to play my soprano with the feel and perfection of Bradford Marsalis. Thank you Bradford❤🙏
Branford's accompaniment on this song is simply amazing. The solo is so good it hurts. Fantastic performance.
Branford's definately one of the best soprano players around, beautiful sound, amazing technique
One of the best things ever recorded. PERIOD.
Sting and Marsalis are magical
Branford here amply demonstrates his prowess. His playing is sympathetic, respectful yet authoritive - just wonderful.
A classic live in a new arrangemet with Branford Marsalis so good so jazzy!
Sting with Marsalis...awesome!
best version ever
Preparati ed ispirati....
Un piacere da vedere ed ascoltare.
Gorgeous velvety sax tone.
I have listened to many song (roxanne) performed by Sting, but this version seem to me the best, the most beautiful, magnificent.
That's because Branford Marsalis's contribution to this verson
this is a brilliant version. It's one of my favourite :)
How cool it is to see the "click" when two great musicians who used to play with each other meet again after a long time. It's a pure enjoyment.
This is the great example of true mastery of accompaniment, knowing when to play and what to play so that it enhances the song without overshadowing performer
Perhaps the greatest duet ever recorded in the history of human music :-O
The Music playing in Paradise...
I know many people have commented on Branfords playing on this song but MAN!! his playing is AMAZING!! The Tone!!
Appreciate the upload
Riesce ad emozionarmi in qualsiasi versione lui la canti. Grande!
One of many Branford masterclasses
Branford Marsalis is a musical genius. I LOVE soprano. You can fly, like Charlie Bird Parker.
I started learning saxophone after hearing Branford Marsalis on this piece.
Just a great performance. Sting is always awesome, and Branford was great. I just saw his brother Wynton a couple months ago (awesome guy, completely dedicated to true music and not selling out). Probably my favorite performance of Roxanne that I've heard yet.
Brandford totally kills it..🔝
Branford Marsalis e Sting! Fantástico!
Isso que é um belo som de sax soprano. Parabéns!!!
I think this is one of the best examples of 2 styles coming together in an 'amazing grace' way!
Thanks for posting this.
It's fantastic.
Anti stress is marsalis on the sax :)
I play this verbatim, nuances included, it never fails to be a show stopper.
Playing over Stings voice?. i wouldn't compete with perfection , although the call and answer is beautiful, the crowd instantly reacts, i hear beautiful understated swells and harmonies, all personal taste .
They don't make good music like this one ! Branford Killer solo !!
Superlativi Fantastici
the solo and ending are magic moments
One of the funniest bits anybody has ever done is when Eddie Murphy could be heard singing Roxanne from his jail cell. Just destroyed me to tears. I'll never forget it, it'll never leave my mind, maybe even when I die.
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
beautiful, thanks for posting
the best version of Roxanne!! just in my opinion!!!!!
Brilliant. Brilliant.
The lesson here: say a lot with a little. Sax players (and all other musicians) take note
Are you comparing the sax to the piano?
@@pardist it’s all music, right?
@@musicmanson yes but piano is a bit harder to relate to.
ГЕНИАЛЬНО!
2 greats
I love Sting!
This is a jazzy feel and I like it 10 years after it still looks good!
I listen to this at least once a day.
this is unbelievable! i heard them play this at live aid and it blew me away! Branford Marsallis is fucking unreal!
Bravo!! stinig è mitico..
Da pelle d’oca
exceptionnel, mériterais d'être plus connue
Branford is a rarity! Most people who have super strong opinions about what’s good music and what’s not good music typically aren’t as special as they think they are. Not Branford!…..Not Branford.
Fantastic version, the story of Roxanne shuld be made on to a movie or a musical
Are they touring this year
ya Roxanne with Branford is another music
Simplesmente Incriveis Maravilhosossss❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
Beautiful
dior bendijo a brandford con ese talento jovencita!!!
Awesome !!!
❤
懐かしいなあぁ。いい音。ブランフォードカッコイイデス。
el buen gusto musical en su máxima expresión!
He sure is! I LOVE this version, justy because of him. Anybody knows if this version is on a CD__?
Stupenda :-)))
Amazing. Top top top.
is...........magic...................
wow - it's crazy :-)
😍
branford is the one!!
Con il sax soprano brenford dio in terra
Who’s here after Bob Reynolds’ video?
yes sir
🙋🏻
Me
this is just too sick!
great saxo
Beautiful!!! But my favorite still performed by the Police, (meant to be Rock /power mixed with emotions:).
Moon on Bourbon Street played by Branford (Blue Turtles) and Sting voice was amazing!!
BRIVIDI!!
Do not ewen try to comment on Bradfurds background. He is the jazz-history with Bird-Miles-Lester Young-Sonny Rollins-Trane.
just take everything off and leave d sax solo for me,awesome performance...
eine klampfe, eine stimme, ein sax. jede menge impliziter time, ein paar angesägte akkorde, das original immer im hinterkopf, frei im raum schwebend und dennoch präzise und transparent... einfach genießen...
Wow...
awsome
Muy bueno
amen hermano
Cool !!
If you are interested in an amazing analisys of what Bradfordis doing, go check Bob?s Reynolds analysis of this performance.
@MattieSongbird Actually VERY well said !
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!
el buen gusto en su máxima expresión
Anyone know of any other minimalistic arrangements like this of other songs on TH-cam?
As a perfect street artist 's performance
Sting is a genius!
thats the branford sax playing that the only woman I ever loved (racheal moreno) introduced me to smooth jazz sound.
Branford isnt a Smooth Jazz Musician...
I somewhere heard that Kenny G was a really great jazz musician before he decided to go commercial. But we will probably never know how good he could have become if he had continued playing that kind of music.
@MattieSongbird but i agree with everything you are saying!!
Unfortunately it is a very common thing (at least from my experience) to find jazz musicians that think they can play any style, but can't play rock music (for example).
And it's because they think rock music is "easy" to play and there for they don't have to work on it.
Any one with an ear could hear the difference from a rock player to a jazz player.
But there ARE jazz musicians that are also great at rock music!! it's just rare
Sting, Marsalis & Co. Ltd.
listen and enjoy!!
Branford freaking Marsalis! Are you kidding me?
is it just me? when branford takes the key change into major at the last, i swear sting loses the guitar rhythm completely, branford rescues him by marking the tempo, but sting's voice is all he's got left under conscious control...
sounds like i'm criticizing, but honestly, if they're getting that deep into it with each other on stage, that is pure bravery, and although it comes out a bit smudgy, it sounds epic and authentic and of that moment
@MattieSongbird there are plenty of musicians that play only jazz
Noooo is a yamaha r62, a vintage sax of yamaha saxes (1980-85)
Great Brandford!!!
Sting's stupidly high individual voice and Branford's killing soprano playing = multiple eargasm.
You're right. He frequently held it. But holding a knife doesn't make me a chef or a hitman, just as holding an instrument doesn't make me good at playing it.