I play bari, and met Denis DiBlasio when I was in college. Nicest guy. I played a bari sax duet with him on "My Secret Love," I told him my dream was a chance to play that bari solo in Coconut Champagne. Twenty years later - I'm still waiting to fulfill that dream.
Was just making a blog entry reminiscing about music and giving my sax to my niece. 1985-86 I'd been to see Maynard live twice (Maybe 3x) . I was at the concert in 83 where the Live from San Francisco album was recorded! I recalled in my senior year of H.S. 1986, no one else could touch this piece. I couldn't sight read for crap, but I had a steel embouchure, and massive wind. Having heard it many times I CRUSHED the barrie sax solo! Nearly 30 years later when the subject of music comes up, my older brother still talks about me killing it.
I played bari sax for 6 years, and LOVED it; my fave sax. So deep, so soulful, as illustrated in this song! So happy my jazz band teacher in high school used this as a regular rotation of songs. So happy I soloed the heck out of it in numerous competitions! Brings back memories of great times, nearly 20 years ago. Wow, I'm old, LOL, but I can still "airplay" pretending I'm holding a bari like it was yesterday!
I played the solo in Coconut champane my senior year in highschool marching band (1987) and had a workshop with their sax player. He was awesome. He played the bari sax without a neckstrap. Amazing....
Listen to Live at Jimmy's album from 1973. Bruce Johnstone ripped the bari sax a new one in Got the Spirit. Also Stay loose with Bruce from same album. The Lady's in love from Colour him wild later rereleased as Dues.I have been a Maynard fan since 81 and he always in my opinion tried to showcase new talent.
Gregg Bissonette is a beast on the drums. Most people know him from his days playing with various rock and pop acts, but if you never thought he had jazz chops, just listen to the entire "Live From San Francisco" album. This guy is so versatile! When you can play like him, you know you've achieved a new level.
I Played this in high school big band. I was a trombone section so I didn’t have a cool part, but hearing the craziness in the trumpets behind you in something else.
Getting to play this one on drums after meeting the drummer who played in this recording, Gregg Bissonette, was the highlight of my time as a percussionist. Gregg is a maniac on the set, people don't give him enough credit. Hearing him play live was something else. I could only hope to be half as good as he is.
I go to Cherry Hill West and we're trying to play this. I'm a sophomore and i get to play the lead solo. I'm so excited cause i can play the double g as well as well as the little thing he does up and down. I can't wait to play it again.
Ok ok ok, sooo good! But, I just saw Gregg Bissonette oerform this muyyyy challenging tune with the 2024 Warren Consolidated All-Star Jazz Band, and they all delivered! Si much magical fun!!!!!!! OMFG
My brother is in 12th grade and he is baritone... My god that's a good and long solo. And his friend on the trumpet has to play that high... It's so funny but pretty impressive when his face turns red XD
I tried all year to get my old band director to use this song. Loved it ever since I heard the Jazz Ensemble play it when I was a freshman. I even figured out that high trumpet part and played it for an entire study hall at his office. It tops out at a f# above high C before the uber maynard stuff, which I can't do so I left it at the f#. Here's to waiting for alumni night. btw, not for competition unless you can absolutely kill it. You need an amazing lead trumpet to pull it off. Bari too.
i'm old enough that my HS MF songs were Chameleon and MacArthur Park. but My first trump freshman through junior year actually had connections to Maynard so i've been a fan for over 40 years. this is the bomb sax solo.
What are you guys freaking complaining about. I respect the fact that you probably aren't better than me I get it but seriously I probably practice only like 30 minutes a week and probably not even that and I have the solo perfect and I'm still in 8th grade come on guys
True story: My HS jazz band played this at a jazz festival at SMSU in 1998, and Maynard was the guest who played at the conclusion of the festival. We thought it would have been awesome if his band played this song, but they didn't. It was still an awesome concert. Funny thing is our bari sax player played a transcription of DiBlasio's solo, and got criticized for not knowing his scales. LOL.
Fraser High School just played this in chicago and got a gold rating in the Heritage festival of gold an invitation only frestival, nation wide. look up their other jazz items on youtube, Fraser High School. all parts were played too. the bari soloist in are band is incredible, as well as four trumpets that can play maynards part with no problem.
The High School I play at has 2 Jazz Bands. I happen to be in the lower Band. Our Top Band is playing this is going to have me play the tenor 2 part for Lakeside Jazz Festival. I am so jealous of our Bari Sax player.
everyone talks about how amazing the bari sax and trumpet solos are in this, but how about the drum part? pretty friggin insane if you ask me.....does anybody know the name of the drummer on this?
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I played this my freshman year in high school.
Brings back memories. Our first trumpet was phenomenal.
Why is that ne right now...jazz band. 1st trumpet is 1st chair state
I also played this in high school jazz band. So much fun! This was in 1997!
@@tekkno2024I played first trumpet but the composition we got was written down from the original, so it never went past high A. Still a very fun piece
I play bari, and met Denis DiBlasio when I was in college. Nicest guy. I played a bari sax duet with him on "My Secret Love," I told him my dream was a chance to play that bari solo in Coconut Champagne. Twenty years later - I'm still waiting to fulfill that dream.
zxqj26 did you do it yet
yea man we are all waiting lets hear it
have you played the solo yet :V
@@parkere.6881 Not in front of an audience.
@@zxqj26 im sorry man. some day! your chance is out there!!!!!!
Memories of high school jazz band. One of the first songs I had to learn.
Love to Maynard and the band.
Was just making a blog entry reminiscing about music and giving my sax to my niece. 1985-86 I'd been to see Maynard live twice (Maybe 3x) . I was at the concert in 83 where the Live from San Francisco album was recorded! I recalled in my senior year of H.S. 1986, no one else could touch this piece. I couldn't sight read for crap, but I had a steel embouchure, and massive wind. Having heard it many times I CRUSHED the barrie sax solo! Nearly 30 years later when the subject of music comes up, my older brother still talks about me killing it.
This is such a good song to mow your lawn too
I played bari sax for 6 years, and LOVED it; my fave sax. So deep, so soulful, as illustrated in this song! So happy my jazz band teacher in high school used this as a regular rotation of songs. So happy I soloed the heck out of it in numerous competitions! Brings back memories of great times, nearly 20 years ago. Wow, I'm old, LOL, but I can still "airplay" pretending I'm holding a bari like it was yesterday!
I played the solo in Coconut champane my senior year in highschool marching band (1987) and had a workshop with their sax player. He was awesome. He played the bari sax without a neckstrap. Amazing....
I have also had the pleasure of meeting him. He is not only a fabulous musician and teacher, but a really nice and down-to-earth guy!
This is the first time Maynard gave the Sax a chance.........
That's cause Denis DiBlasio wrote it haha
Listen to Live at Jimmy's album from 1973. Bruce Johnstone ripped the bari sax a new one in Got the Spirit. Also Stay loose with Bruce from same album. The Lady's in love from Colour him wild later rereleased as Dues.I have been a Maynard fan since 81 and he always in my opinion tried to showcase new talent.
chameleon? gospel john?
........... And the last time
You obviously hadn't listened to much Maynard....
Gregg Bissonette is a beast on the drums. Most people know him from his days playing with various rock and pop acts, but if you never thought he had jazz chops, just listen to the entire "Live From San Francisco" album. This guy is so versatile! When you can play like him, you know you've achieved a new level.
this reminds me of mario kart mixed with under the sea
pretty much any Maynard Ferguson song sounds like a mario kart soundtrack
AHHHHH I WAS JUST THINKING THIS
TRUEEE
Im crying lol
So coconut mall?
that bari solo....
It reminds me of Delfino Plaza.
i loved that track on wii when i had it
+Skidlett Brings back so many memories on the Nintendo GameCube XD
+Skidlett Yes.
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Definitely one of the finest jazz trumpet player of all time!!
Playing lead trumpet on this song was so much fun. All region jazz was a blast because of this song.
Any tips for getting your range so high?
@@dyllpickleproduces9588 relax, blow fast and not hard
Two Words:
COCONUT MALL
I love the trumpet solo in this song!
PLAYING BARI SAX ON THIS IS SO FAUN
+Jonathan Bear couldn't agree with you more....
Playing lead trombone was such a treat!
Jonathan Bear I think this song is a joy to anyone involved!
agreed
Jonathan Bear This will be my first solo I'm so hyped
Played drums on this song in college: loved reading the chart. ❤❤❤
So my Jazz band is playing this and I called the Trumpet Solo... Yep this is going to be fun
Our jazz band is playing this at school-- it's freakin amazing. :D
a friend recommended this to me and holy cow i am going to thank them this is beautiful!!!
Watching in 2018! Still a great song beloved by many!
I'm playing the bari sax part in my high school jazz band this year. ima go crazy. this song is amazing.
Anyone else think of Tropico when listening to this?
this song birdland and fire shaker are my favorite songs in the album.
This is the base for our next marching show, super pumped
I Played this in high school big band. I was a trombone section so I didn’t have a cool part, but hearing the craziness in the trumpets behind you in something else.
Play 4th Trumpet was Awesome!
Right!?
Loved it!!!!
Bari sax (the best part) starts at 1:23
Ted Davies ya I did too like 20 years ago in high school makes me want to get back in to it
Are you kidding me? The best part starts at 0:00 and ends at 5:07 if you ask me
So excited to play drums to this in high school🥁🥁🥁
Getting to play this one on drums after meeting the drummer who played in this recording, Gregg Bissonette, was the highlight of my time as a percussionist. Gregg is a maniac on the set, people don't give him enough credit. Hearing him play live was something else. I could only hope to be half as good as he is.
So clean!
I heard a local high school band play this, and I LOOOVE the bari sax solo!
bari sax solo will never get old
a way more positive Ferguson than the Ferguson on the news..
I'm three years late to the party on this one
Kitayuan same
this song is so...happy!
Why am I picturing a cruise ship, island vibes, and Can Can dancers.
I go to Cherry Hill West and we're trying to play this. I'm a sophomore and i get to play the lead solo. I'm so excited cause i can play the double g as well as well as the little thing he does up and down. I can't wait to play it again.
It's a single g not a double g
MarvelousMaxter no it's a double g.
+Miles Smith actually mental
MarvelousMaxter what does that mean?
nvm get off youtube kid
playing the piano part on vibes for this makes it one of my favorite songs
Playing this with my high school band tonight, wish me luck lol
Ok ok ok, sooo good! But, I just saw Gregg Bissonette oerform this muyyyy challenging tune with the 2024 Warren Consolidated All-Star Jazz Band, and they all delivered! Si much magical fun!!!!!!! OMFG
Man I remember playing the percussion part to this in high school. Sadly not the drum part but it’s alright as I still had a lot of fun
the one song i didnt want to be 1st trombone for....
This tune is written by Denny. Incredible musician.
My brother is in 12th grade and he is baritone... My god that's a good and long solo. And his friend on the trumpet has to play that high... It's so funny but pretty impressive when his face turns red XD
aVerySexyPotato it's not even that high
Emanuel
Yes, it is
Me the sophomore Bari Sax player in my schools jazz band looking at this song that for some reason my director thought I could pull off😬
Just be better
OM friggen gawsh.... I LOVE this song! I'm gonna ask my band leader if we can play this! BARI ROCKS!!!!! That solo is amazing!!!
One of my favorite pieces we played :)
I just realized this song was in rhythm changes. I didn't even think of it at all.
Yeah. I play trumpet. have for 6 years,I'm 2nd trumpet in my high school jazz band. Maynard scares the crap out of me.
Denis Diblasio's solo is so tight that... I can't even explain it
I tried all year to get my old band director to use this song. Loved it ever since I heard the Jazz Ensemble play it when I was a freshman. I even figured out that high trumpet part and played it for an entire study hall at his office.
It tops out at a f# above high C before the uber maynard stuff, which I can't do so I left it at the f#. Here's to waiting for alumni night.
btw, not for competition unless you can absolutely kill it. You need an amazing lead trumpet to pull it off. Bari too.
i'm old enough that my HS MF songs were Chameleon and MacArthur Park. but My first trump freshman through junior year actually had connections to Maynard so i've been a fan for over 40 years. this is the bomb sax solo.
correction Junior High
I played bass for this song in my HS Jazz Band. Loved it.
Dude, Im playing bass for this song in my high school's jazz band. ITS SO AWESOME :D
82,000 views :) Deserves MORE!
Ta da!
That ending is gonna kill me on trumpet....dear graciousness....
man i play bari sax, and i was following along with the written solo. My tongue might not be able to keep up with those crazy eight notes!
wow i wish i could do that..... Bari is so awasome now...
Crap, we have to play this in my jazz band.........yikes, we're definetly boned
Try the bari saxophone part. Its fun yet it's not fun at the same time
Trust me, i know. I got the Bari part. Damn those high F's!
Really low As
Yeah, that too.
What are you guys freaking complaining about. I respect the fact that you probably aren't better than me I get it but seriously I probably practice only like 30 minutes a week and probably not even that and I have the solo perfect and I'm still in 8th grade come on guys
finally starting to get the drum part down!
+Caden Bartlett The hi hat - snare ghost note pattern at the first part of the sax solo kicks ass...
watch?v=eF_ttulF9aA
5:40
Mostly just the whole song - but this part in particular (minus the bass solo)
True story: My HS jazz band played this at a jazz festival at SMSU in 1998, and Maynard was the guest who played at the conclusion of the festival. We thought it would have been awesome if his band played this song, but they didn't. It was still an awesome concert.
Funny thing is our bari sax player played a transcription of DiBlasio's solo, and got criticized for not knowing his scales. LOL.
i really want to play this so bad, just because i play bari sax and the part is insane
I just played with him! he came to our high school, sooooooooo godly
Gregg Bissonette is a fucking badass! This drumming is outstanding
I was an infant or toddler ? at one of his shows, probably in mama's arms. Slept thru the entire thing, horns blasting up the aisles and all.
nice tune. played this back in 2005, I also like Crusin for a bluesin
i remeber playing this song, i played lead solo trumpet. i hit the 4 octave high G once.
crazy solo. i love song
4 octave g could have so many different interpretations
Fun fun fun!
i love this song he is so amazing!
Have to play Maynard's solo next Sunday at a band festival. On top of that, Denis DiBlasio is the judge. Wish me luck.
Fraser High School just played this in chicago and got a gold rating in the Heritage festival of gold an invitation only frestival, nation wide. look up their other jazz items on youtube, Fraser High School. all parts were played too. the bari soloist in are band is incredible, as well as four trumpets that can play maynards part with no problem.
yeah, I met him when I played in all city in philly. Good guy
in High school this was considered the Holy Grail of stage band.
guess what we just played this song in our concert (middle school band) and we did kill it :D
Maynard was really on this night
That trumpet sounds like dying dolphin 😵😵 i never can play that high
it concerns me that you know what a dying dolphin sounds like
Two words. Jet tone
Two words. Maynard Ferguson.
anyone think of island delfino when listening to this
I think of the water park in mk8
Like Mario Kart Wii Coconut Mall but x100 better
Happy Cinco de mayo, Margaritas are on me!!!
I love that lip slur at 0:54
I'm rockin' out that bari sax part in Jazz band. It's so bad@ss!
I get to play the trumpet solo on trombone >:D
Alexander Hamilton playing that on violin is cool too
LIT
I like how the drummer plays paradidles bewteen the cymbals and snare through most of the bari solo, sounds cool.
The High School I play at has 2 Jazz Bands. I happen to be in the lower Band. Our Top Band is playing this is going to have me play the tenor 2 part for Lakeside Jazz Festival. I am so jealous of our Bari Sax player.
This drummer's got me jaw dropped
Playing trumpet part on trombone is really fun
especially in the same octave
Trombone Matthew AMEN
Played 3rd trombone....This song is so intense.
i still dont know how Maynard Ferguson plays that well in the extremely high register on a trumpet
Playing 4th trumpet on this one. I't's so awesome!
gotta love the bass part in the beginning
everyone talks about how amazing the bari sax and trumpet solos are in this, but how about the drum part? pretty friggin insane if you ask me.....does anybody know the name of the drummer on this?
im 12 years old and im playing this it is one of my favorvite songs I play it on the alto sax and I luv it
No offense but I'm pretty sure it's going to be a more dumbed down version of this song
MarvelousMaxter It was the original version, I was part of a jazz band at the time. I'm 14 now and i'm not in it but it was real fun to play.
pfft that's nothing. I played this in my jazz band when I was just a sperm. Beat that!
Ethan Halligan get on my level I played before I was even created
i played this shit in my grandpas nutsack
awesome to play in big band :)
Those drum fills though
We're playing this in my jazz band
Fun fact: Denis DiBlasio was both the composer of this and the bari sax player
dennis deblasio is so fukn perf
Yeah I played lead trumpet/ the maynard solo in this song this year. Guy had quite a range.