I think its pretty shitty that you are effectively making fun of children... Maybe I don't fully understand your intent, but thats how it came across to me.
I've seen the Billie's Bounce audition joke a thousands times, I've seen balto overdone, but man... Playing Giant Steps in a smooth jazz style is a stroke of genius. You made me cry.
The fact that you are a SERIOUS musician and cracking musical playing jokes just makes you one of my favorite people on this planet! I hope more people share your same sense of humor! I feel that Jazz Musicians take themselves WAY to seriously! I absolutely love Jazz and "attempt" to play it but never had the formal training so I fail in many aspects of attempting it. I am more of a Soul/R&B/Pop player that tries to play jazz if asked. With that said, I absolutely appreciate a well adverse player such as yourself that can cut up the usual stereotypes. Love your vids!
Thank you so much! I wish more people took themselves a little less seriously as well, but I'm trying. Don't worry about failing playing a certain music- do what you can, and work on what you think you want/need to work on! It'd be no fun to already know everything- part of it is the learning process so enjoy it!
Case in point that I was just reminded of. So a friend (or who I thought was a friend to where I thought we knew each other well enough) posted a video about Michael Brecker. It's a given that he is just a freak of nature and pretty much EVERY musician knows who he is. So I commented on the post...Michael Brecker who? This guy looks like a grocery store manager. Brotha was too serious and unfriended me and didn't respond to any of my attempts of reason. Oh well. :/
This inspired me to convert my late father's backup Selmer Modele 28 to a Balto...I was restoring it to playable condition but this will obviously improve it 110% I'm sure his father who once played it would definitely approve!!!
So is nobody going to talk about how he just popped into existence at 5:40? Maybe Dave is actually a messenger sent down to us by the Chosen One, manifesting when we need him most
You're doing something wrong with the first two songs, you're not doing turns, glissandos, or using only the Kenny G scale, the last song was perfect though
Joshua Chapple Engineers in Canada receive an Iron ring to remind them to have humility. It is in memory of a bridge that collapsed twice due to incorrect calculations involving iron.
I am really trying to imagine what the jury are thinking now. They better let you in. You ticked all the right boxes on with them licks and high notes, Check! Versatile non ordinary saxophone playing Check! Healthy audience appeal Check!
LOL You're killing me, that escalated quickly....My coffee almost flew out my nose, I don't think I'll ever hear Giant Steps the same way again...I actually had to throw the album on to cleanse that one out of my system LOL (I was gonna put the CD on, but forgot I had taken a palm sander to it to smooth it out....)
@@DavePollack dont worry young man, those uneducated "jazzers" are just afraid of the new world of music you have crafted single handedly. You are decades ahead of your time. Worry not, for in a few years, the music world will look back at this recording as a milestone on the way to musical freedom, just you wait!
Just just popped up in my feed randomly ... I dont play anymore but seeing this makes me miss the Mark VI Alto I used to have ... looked just like that. should have never sold it .
a friend of mine once sounded like you did on the bari mouthpiece... I told him to cover the holes on the alto and put tobacco in it and have a fine smoke!!
Sir you are really great on piano too! What a walking bass wooo.. and wiht the sax no way ! You are amazing also in the joking fail mode full of ability speed and technic !! Thanks also for let us smile (and also suffer for not be so good 😀)
You know I was having a pretty bad day, but I came by and checked out this classic video of yours and now I’m laughing my head off. Thank you so much for the joy and smiles! May the Balto! someday become mainstream 😂😂 Balto and will-it-play ensemble pieces need to be a thing
I think it’s awesome when creators actually take the time to look in their comments, and see what their fan base actually is. That’s what really separates you from other main stream TH-camrs, appreciate it! (Plus you a killer Sax player!)
If this doesnt work then try nafme, if that doesnt work try jboa, if that doesnt work try next generation, if that doesnt work just use the same one next year.
I hope you like my audition video! Please leave me your comments/critique- I'd love some feedback!
I think its pretty shitty that you are effectively making fun of children... Maybe I don't fully understand your intent, but thats how it came across to me.
@@labonnemedia then you don't understand humor.
balto sounded better than a majority of Liebman records...
I like your "inside/outside" interpretation.
It's comforting to see the future of jazz being left in such capable hands. I look forward to more recordings on the balto.
Brian Ratekin th-cam.com/video/HdC-WKJ2-4Y/w-d-xo.html
Ah! Sublime!
I've seen the Billie's Bounce audition joke a thousands times, I've seen balto overdone, but man... Playing Giant Steps in a smooth jazz style is a stroke of genius. You made me cry.
Hahaa thanks!
The fact that you are a SERIOUS musician and cracking musical playing jokes just makes you one of my favorite people on this planet! I hope more people share your same sense of humor! I feel that Jazz Musicians take themselves WAY to seriously! I absolutely love Jazz and "attempt" to play it but never had the formal training so I fail in many aspects of attempting it. I am more of a Soul/R&B/Pop player that tries to play jazz if asked. With that said, I absolutely appreciate a well adverse player such as yourself that can cut up the usual stereotypes. Love your vids!
Thank you so much! I wish more people took themselves a little less seriously as well, but I'm trying. Don't worry about failing playing a certain music- do what you can, and work on what you think you want/need to work on! It'd be no fun to already know everything- part of it is the learning process so enjoy it!
Case in point that I was just reminded of. So a friend (or who I thought was a friend to where I thought we knew each other well enough) posted a video about Michael Brecker. It's a given that he is just a freak of nature and pretty much EVERY musician knows who he is. So I commented on the post...Michael Brecker who? This guy looks like a grocery store manager. Brotha was too serious and unfriended me and didn't respond to any of my attempts of reason. Oh well. :/
The groin scraper had me in tears. :')
It's basically the best thing imaginable on any instrument.
You look a little young for high school
Sssshhhhhhhh don't tell anyone
The funniest jokes have some bit of truth in them! LOL!!
Dog you lost me with that count in for Billies Bounce🤣
Hahahahaaaa
I love the time in Billie's Bounce
This inspired me to convert my late father's backup Selmer Modele 28 to a Balto...I was restoring it to playable condition but this will obviously improve it 110% I'm sure his father who once played it would definitely approve!!!
All you gotta do is but a bari mouthpiece on it! Doesn't harm the instrument, just makes it sound better.
My guy you play the trumpet so well
the balto sounds a lot like some tenor players I know when they are being serious
DAMMMMNN!!! Also what's up Matt!
Dave Pollack yo dave! shots fired hahahaha
I feel disrespected on a personal level
Is that a tenor mouthpiece on there fore balto
So is nobody going to talk about how he just popped into existence at 5:40? Maybe Dave is actually a messenger sent down to us by the Chosen One, manifesting when we need him most
Coltrane is spinning in his grave like a helicopter
probably because he can't wrap his head around how good I am at balto
Facts, what Dave said
Is Coltrane not alive?
@@Nikosi9 He died in 1967.
Mason Michael 😐😐😐
There’s something strangely soothing about the ugliness of the sound of balto. (Really funny stuff. Thank you.)
I agree...it’s actually really enjoyable to play
I like the 251 application number hahahahaha. if you learn the application of 251's you conquer 80% of jazz vocab...
Loved the "lay-back in the couch" feel on Billie's Bounce!!!
It's very sad that the Grammy Band isn't happening this year. I think you'd have had a really good shot at making it.
Holy shit you played the smooth jazz Giant Steps 😂
I like this kind of "donkey-on-heat" mode on the ballad. Great job.
I love your nod of approval after every song like "yeah, i just did that"
the amount of time you used the lick is amazing
You're doing something wrong with the first two songs, you're not doing turns, glissandos, or using only the Kenny G scale, the last song was perfect though
Sorry about that :( maybe that's why I didn't get in?
Dave Pollack probably, fix that and you should definitely get in next year
Joshua Chapple Engineers in Canada receive an Iron ring to remind them to have humility. It is in memory of a bridge that collapsed twice due to incorrect calculations involving iron.
Well if it isn’t university high school’s finest “the lick” player
@@joshualiebman1991 well if it isn't Volusia county's second finest alto player
He sounds better on the balto than I sound normally lmao
The balto sounded so much like a wierd ass tenor
Edited your comment for you: "The balto sounded so much like a much-improved version of the tenor"
I really like when you go insane on ballads! I have already appreciate the misty jazzschool4ever in the type of sax player video ! So great !
Hahah, thanks!
I loved the alto sax played with bari mouthpiece!
Balto! is the supreme instrument!!
I am really trying to imagine what the jury are thinking now. They better let you in. You ticked all the right boxes on with them licks and high notes, Check! Versatile non ordinary saxophone playing Check! Healthy audience appeal Check!
Still waiting to hear back...it's been a year and a half...I'm still hopeful though!
SO THATS IS HOW YOU GRASMMY BANGHD. VERY IMPRESS!!!
BTW I HAVE A MARK VI...I'LL DEFINITELY MAKE IT RIGHT???
WOWOWOOWWWOW!!! KENNY GEESUS PLAYS A MARK VI!!!!!! ARE YOU AS GOOD AS KENNY GEEZIS?
KENNY GSUS IS GAWWWWWWD!
NO U
Smooth jazz Giant Steps, also know as Revenge of the Snake Charmer. I'm dyin' over here........
hahahah!! love it
Didn’t expect that. That’s outstanding.
I have an audition on Billie's Bounce later this week. Hope you don't mind if I TRANSCRIBE a few licks, these audition videos are a goldmine.
If you play this exact solo you’ll get in, no questions asked
@@DavePollack heck yeah, it's a great solo so kudos to you! :)
(I also get that this is satire and I love it lol, so many kids are tryhards)
Love the Kenny G style version of Giant Steps 😂💀
Lol. My little brother played in the Grammy Band a few years back and this is pretty spot on! Hilarious! Very slightly exaggerated.
Hahaha! Maybe he can put in a good word for me...
Laughing 'til I can't breathe!!!! Omigosh! Thank you for the genius silliness!!!
You’re very welcome!! 😂
LOL You're killing me, that escalated quickly....My coffee almost flew out my nose, I don't think I'll ever hear Giant Steps the same way again...I actually had to throw the album on to cleanse that one out of my system LOL (I was gonna put the CD on, but forgot I had taken a palm sander to it to smooth it out....)
Hahahah!!! Glad you liked it!
The chosen one would be proud
Kevin Pyle I really hope so- it’s all because of Him!
he IS the chosen one
JUST NOTICED THE BARI MOUTHPIECE
Best audition ever.
Well the powers at be didn't think so...I DIDN'T MAKE IT :( :(
@@DavePollack dont worry young man, those uneducated "jazzers" are just afraid of the new world of music you have crafted single handedly. You are decades ahead of your time. Worry not, for in a few years, the music world will look back at this recording as a milestone on the way to musical freedom, just you wait!
smooth jazz giant steps is the most cursed thing i have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. keep it up.
I’m dying 5:17 😂 You deserve a grammy for that.......
Hahahahah!
Sublime. It's their loss if you didn't get in.
I agree.
That fucking filter that is there for half a second at the start of the blue. Killing.
Glad you liked it!
That smug face at 2:41 has me weak!
This is the best audition out there
I absolutely love the email address 😂😂
Hahahahaaa
I was having a really shitty day but now I’m not because this is too hilarious.
David Pilla that’s what i’m here for! Glad i can help!
Just just popped up in my feed randomly ... I dont play anymore but seeing this makes me miss the Mark VI Alto I used to have ... looked just like that. should have never sold it .
*auditions with this* *gets accepted*
I’m crying 😂 2:14
Sooooo... i listened to Dave’s other stuff and I knew i recognised his name... what a variety of vids
Thanks!
Dude ur an inspiration
Let's all stay mindful of that international comic who also became a competent jazz artist. The late great Steve Allen!
a friend of mine once sounded like you did on the bari mouthpiece... I told him to cover the holes on the alto and put tobacco in it and have a fine smoke!!
I’m crying 😂😂😂
My music has been known to bring people to tears!
The balto sounds like if you put a pencil under a tenors octave key and told them to play as well as they can, it sounds alright but not normal. 🤣
We need more people like this. Thanks for the vid man!
Thanks so much!! #makejazzfunagain
Sir you are really great on piano too! What a walking bass wooo.. and wiht the sax no way ! You are amazing also in the joking fail mode full of ability speed and technic !! Thanks also for let us smile (and also suffer for not be so good 😀)
You made my day thanks man
Thanks so much! I'm just doing God's work.
I can't with the little speedy lines on the balto 😭 lol
🤘
You know I was having a pretty bad day, but I came by and checked out this classic video of yours and now I’m laughing my head off. Thank you so much for the joy and smiles! May the Balto! someday become mainstream 😂😂 Balto and will-it-play ensemble pieces need to be a thing
Did u purposely play with rushing time 😂😂 perfect high school impression
😂 yep! Always on the FRONT of that beat, haha
Rip grammy band
they’re not ready
your ballad had me on ;the floor LOLOLOLOL
It's definitely a surprise, that's for sure!
too good man.... this was hysterical. i thought it was just me that was getting annoyed with all these grammy videos. CHEERS!!
Lovin' the Goose-O-Tone balto moosepiece - genius !!
That soprano was so smooth jazz 😂😂😂.
Best part is at 5:38 doing the magic trick were he suddenly appears.
Bro, this is killin'! Good luck man!
Thanks! I'm still waiting to hear back. Probably figuring out if I should play lead alto or both alto chairs at once.
Beautiful man!
You put Rahsaan Roland Kirk to shame with that balto!
The goose honks!!!! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!
Love that wo-oh-oh
A vote for 251251251 is a vote for freedom
#murica
Please tell about yourself about saxophones and sound lessons and much more. Thanks. Very professional level.
I see so many people with your strap, what is it? Amazing balto playing by the way, gotta be the best I've seen.
Thanks! It’s the Roberto’s Winds (NYC) strap
It took me so long to realize that it was the same person playing piano! Lol
Hahah!
I think it’s awesome when creators actually take the time to look in their comments, and see what their fan base actually is. That’s what really separates you from other main stream TH-camrs, appreciate it! (Plus you a killer Sax player!)
@@quinnrehkemper1213 Wow - I really appreciate that!! I love seeing what everyone has to say about me videos (both good and bad)
I thought that was Nora Jones @ 3:15 for a second. Gorgeous tone.
3:30 duck has entered the room
so much in this video i don't understand but it's great
i love this
*contemplating whether to believe this is a real audition*
it's 100% real
5:28 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😁😁😁😁😁😁😅😅😅😅😅😅 i am WEAK!!! LOLOLOL!!!! It sounds like a duck being murdered!! 😅😅😅😅😅
you play some great lines and choruses
Wow!
giant steps kenny g style... Just amazing 😂
Hahaha thanks!
the balto lmaooo
If this doesnt work then try nafme, if that doesnt work try jboa, if that doesnt work try next generation, if that doesnt work just use the same one next year.
Solid plan, but I think based on my Balto! playing alone I'm guaranteed 1st chair this year.
5:27 was my favorite part
LOL you're the man!
love the email thing also
Dave, if the whole sax player thing doesn't work out, you can fall back on comedy :-)
;)
this is true comedy
it's been 2 years and I just got the 251 joke
Oh my God.! This is too much. 👍
Watch some of my other videos - this is only a little taste!
Definitely! To play Giant Steps like that, you must have complete control over what you are doing. Usual 1235 is an easy part.
I played Billy’s bounce at Leeds college of music audition in ‘96. I ended up doing multimedia tech 🙄
How did the piano player keep it together 😂😂😂
honestly thought you auctually were in 12th grade for a moment, gg got me pranked...
ha!!! nice low regist4r and wild goose sound!!
How is the 2:08 lick called? I wanna learn that too. I hear it everywhere
not sure what it's "called" but it's a Charlie Parker lick that he uses ALL OVER THE PLACE, and I love it specifically in "Au Privave"
@@DavePollack thanks man! Love your vids btw. You're one of the reasons I lately picked up saxophon as a secondary instrument!
Great notes with that cute bari mouthpiece lmfao
Bari mouthpiece!