New Orleans Jazz Funeral for tuba player Kerwin James
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A traditional New Orleans Jazz Funeral for the late New Birth tuba player Kerwin James. He died in Oct. 2007. Alot of viewers have been asking whats the reason for the rocking of the casket, it's so he can dance one last time. Please subscribe . ONE CITY ONE LOVE ONENAWLINS!!!
If you're going out, this would be the way. I'm not from New Orleans, but this is the way it should be done, celebrating the life that was.
dear poop. You gotta be loved by many to get this. If you haven't already, start working on being as kind as you can to every one and I promise you, this will happen for you. The only down side, you won't get to see it :(
Celebrating what was and what comes next. 😀
That’s right 😌❤️❤️❤️
Here here brother
oh yeah !!!!
This is a youtube gem.
To this day in 2024
The name of the song is "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" . You might have a hard time finding this version because its all improvised.
One of the greatest youtube videos of all time !
I have been a Funeal Director in the midwest for 23 years. I wish before I take "my last ride" that I get to witness a ceremony such as this. This has to be the most dignified and wonderful celebration I have ever witnessed !
This is beautiful. It's almost as if death is defeated by the shear celebration of a life.
Oh Hallelujah!
Very well said. I think you're right.
You cant help but have tears in your eyes when you see this. Louisiana will always live deep in my heart no matter how much I travel. Long Live Louisiana.....
Perfect "send off" - have watched this 100 times. The absolute BEST !
It's so amazing to see people coming together in that time of grief to celebrate a man's life and the music that lives in everyone. I've only been to New Orleans a few times, but that didn't stop me from falling in love with it's people, it's music and it's traditions.
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The rocking of the casket is such a sweet gesture. I love that.
Last strut... may his soul be in heaven
It's some of the best music I've ever heard in my life . Those guys are playing their hearts out . Oh if I could only leave this world like that . God Bless The Band !
Thumbs down? Really, what is wrong with you people? This is the way it should be done. This is beautiful.
This tradition is so moving! I keep watching it. Makes you feel like rejoicing for the person's life even thought you don't know them.
Those 18/10 gauge steel caskets are incredibly heavy so this is just amazingly brilliant..an amazing and wonderful send off with so much love and honesty...I just love this fantastic show of emotion and utterly un-restrained feelings
This celebration sent chills up my spine. What a passionate and loving display of affection for Mr. James. Loved it. Thanks for sharing.
Makes me want to pick my old tenor sax back up so I can help send someone Home with joy instead of tears.
Go ahead then come play at my funeral for me
Tears of joy possibly. I find it so incredibly moving. THAT is how you see a life off!
What a better way to deal with a passing then by celebrating their life with that of the people that live on for them.
+Blad3sofWaR True that.
Blowing their hearts trough the horns... buf... pure tradition.
How the rocking horse shit can anyone give this a thumbs down? I'm sat here in tears with the pure emotion of it all and I never even knew the deceased, God rest him. It's a beautiful send off.
Cass W glad you enjoyed it.
As I say: "Only in New Orleans do the dead get their own outro music."
The fact that 40 people have given this beautifully moving video a thumbs down makes me worry about the future of the human race. But the fact that traditions like this still live on in one of the most unique cities in the world makes me think we might just make it after all...
Other peoples problems no worries
Music had to be good hard growing up there as a kid
Quality is not the best, maybe that's why.
Probably because of the video fidelity, it's pretty grainy, or simply by accident. I can't imagine any other reason, doubt get bent out of shape about haters
There are no "thumbs down" you are delusional. There are a multiplicity of "thumbs up." No need to panic for the "fate of humanity." 😅
And I am originally from a little Lincolnshire village, now living in London. This funeral march music resonates all over my body, joy, every emotion active in me at once. it really is amazing. Thank you all of those and these musicians from that city I will never see!
Shit gave me goosebumps and teary eyes!
Uriel Reyes me too
Leann Perdue me three
Damn they sent that nigga home! Awesome...
Kerwin was loved. The dancing coffin (twice) was so pure ! Thank you
they sent him home LOVELY!!!!!! The Brass is truly representing!!!!!!!! I love it!!!! I have to say it again...THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
Now this is the way to go out!! New Orleans is so unique. I hope this tradition never ends.
Nobody does a funeral like New Orleans! God Bless. Keep your culture alive!!!
Look up the uhop
I loveeeee they way they celebrate and dance!! This exactly the way it should should always be...people from New Orleans sure know how to do it....music is awesome!!
Fabulous. This is a piece of American culture that I wish more people knew about.
I love my people. They are the life the flavor and spirit of this universe.
God rest Mr. James's soul and comfort his family and friends.
This was beautiful to watch, and makes me want to have a funeral like this. I like the "one last dance" to music tradition. CHEERS!!!!
I Think This Tribute Is Beautiful.... I Just Loved Loved Loved It....
With the highest honors and salutations and the humble respect for God and Mr. Kerwin James, the musicians turned out to celebrate Mr. James the tuba player home... It was a beautiful Tribute, and the loving spirit overwhelmed me with joyful tears. So go ahead and side line me, with the whole town of horn players, and dancers with my last dance being with the band. Out Standing! ~ Gentris O’Hara Moore
Love this, merci, I'm from the Carribean and this is how we do it, a celebration of life!
What a big emotion listening this music and watching this moovie!
Great free energy, powerful life, jazz for ever!
I'm watching so meny times!
Big hug to New Orleans Spirit!
Francesco Bifano
Italy
I live in NOLA & I love these
I've watched this video 100 times and shed tears every time... So beautiful
I've loved this type of "homegoing" celebration ever since I first read about them as a kid. What a deep cultural expression from the ones who loved you. And I just love New Orleans and its people.
I'll have that coffin Shaken, not stirred!!
Way to send a brother off.
Antoine Caldwell lol
One last dance man
This makes me want to celebrate my home going while I'm still alive! This was PHENOMENAL. Such a RICH culture in NOLA
Very little on earth gets to me. But I just about had tears in my eyes watching this. Absolutely incredible display of love and respect.
blackhawks81H same!
Oh, grown man here... seen a lot of crap pass under the bridge, but it got my eyes watering away. Just imagine being sent off like that. Words don't describe it!
What a SEND OFF! RIP Kerwin!!! The Ultimate Celebration of Life!
i lived in NOLA for a while and it is indeed a beautiful and magical place. I miss it everyday! it is a wonderful place!
Beautiful!!!!
No tears. Just great music and celebrating a life well lived and the entrance into the Great Beyond.
That was awesome and a lot of Love was there in his Home going thanks for sharing. I still feel the Love.
First went to New Orleans in 1977 when I was stationed in Biloxi. Been back every year since. Great food, great city, great culture and absolutely fantastic people! I've met some of the most interesting and kindest people just walking down the street. This is the way to go out, friends and music instead of tears.
This man was so badass he got his own outro music. What a fuckin send-off. If I could choose how I go, it would be like this.
Louisiana does it the best. Send em off with soul.
God Bless...I wish we could all go out like that. Beautiful.
Damn, I can’t remember the last time I teared up watching the funeral of someone I never knew, thousands of miles away. What a beautiful way to go.
only in New Orleans, awesome
I was once a bicycle taxi operator in New Orleans and I look back at this and dream about the cultural diversity as it once flowed through my soul and blood!!
Respect! The way you guys celebrate a life on these occasions almost makes me ....
Man America can be a pretty diverse place
That's one joyful sendoff! Thanks to all those keeping these old traditions alive.
This is the most loving funeral I have ever witnessed. These guys really know each other and love each other dearly. And I love them too.
the music sounds so good!
Much Love from Va.now that's the meaning of culture
O man, this makes me so emotional as a 57 year old white guy from the Netherlands. It tells me that love, respect and human values still have a chance in this world. May the Lord be with all of you.
God, I love hearing so many tubas at the same time. Beautiful. I want my casket rocked at my funeral.
Thank you Jim46514.
I will still keep on watch this video for this fantastic music and this tradition.
That's how I want my life to be celebrated after leaving thus earth. Music, beer and great stories of me.
R.I.P. Kerwin James
I hope when I die I got people to rock me home like this. tears running down my face a smile on my face.
Wow, is that beautiful! Bless whoever shared that video - this man was deeply loved.
I would love to go out just like that!
what a beautiful funeral brings tears to my eyes
It's so beautiful, I was almost wishing it was me in the casket!!
Yes It almost put me to tears as I was filming it. B.T.W... I see your last name is Frazier. The Tuba player in the video holding up the casket and crying his name is Phil Frazier. He is leader of the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band.
What a way to go ! Loved it.
What a turnout and tribute - much better than tears.
They sent him to Heaven, not with tears or grief, but his own entrance music. Only in NOLA, I love it.
This is the most incredibly beautiful funeral i have ever seen. It really touched my heart and YES, everyone should have the opportunity "to leave" like this. OMG! I'm still crying.
What a wonderful tradition!!!!
Absolutely wonderful
I wanna go out this way! No tears, just celebration of a life well lived!
I watched some of Prince Philip's staid funeral right before watching this amazing moment in New Orleans. Oh man, this brought joy to my heart and a few tears to my eyes. What a beautiful thing this is. Well done, Mr James. Whoever you were. People must've loved you.
Bless this city
I need to live there some day
Ive seen this videos how many times, an yet it never ever ever fails to bring tears to my eyes. I doubt I'll ever have a funeral like this, but oh boy, there is definetly no better way to go out, than like this.
So touching,very moving very poignant. I smile as a stray tear rolls down my cheek
Only in New Orleans - fabulous - thank you for posting. Just finished watching Treme on HBO and it has renewed my interest in returning to that great city.
So much more beautiful than a sombre carrying out of a coffin. Giving the loved-one a last chance to dance with their friends and family is amazing.
So Damn beautiful felt chills all over
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Wow...what a send off celebrating life 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥀
It's beautiful and moving. That's my kind of city.
That's what I call a send off! Just a closer walk.
Это очень достойно , очень круто , большое уважение к родственникам организовавшим такое прощание,
This man was loved. His wealth is visible in the amount of friends gathered to celebrate his life. You can actually feel the emotion from the video.
Morbid funerals! keep them! This is wonderful. Great to be so loved.
great send off ! , what a way to go out love it
Thanks for sharing a fellow musicans homecoming. Much respect. From the AL
It brought tears to my eyes. I want to take my old trumpet and play along ...
its make me cry like a river man!
God bless you.
Just beautiful!!!!!
Kerwin, I wish I could have met you and known you before you had passed.. this video alone made me pull out my Sax after it being in the case for nearly 10 years.
Much Love, and thank you for your love and support of New Orleans Music.
..oh, and I give you full permission to make fun of me if I don't get a funeral as awesome as yours when I get up there. ;)
I've shown this all of my friends and family. It is soooooo beautiful. My heart is touched.
this was so beautiful made me tear up just watchin so much emotion.
I keep watching it too!!
Best celebration of life I have ever seen.
Beautiful! Rip to this man he appears to be very loved.
The beauty of this funeral always inspires me. I hope that when I die those who loved me most will send me off like this.
So much passion and love..celebration of a life!
Definitely an african thing. Funerals are also very lively in jamaica with music and drums and various ceremonies to make sure the spirit rests and doesn't come back as a 'dopi'. Lovely to see the african influence still alive especially in Louisiana
+jj cc While it definitely is influenced by some African traditions, this isn't "Definitely an african thing". They weren't doing 2nd lines at African funerals before they started doing them in New Orleans. Saying 2nd lines are an African thing is like saying Jazz is in African thing. Sure, it heavily influenced it's genesis, but it is most definitely an American thing.
Definitely some West African tribes do this! Facts
If its just american...how do u explain it also being a part of my culture forever. Im from suriname our music is a liitle different m.th-cam.com/video/YpVq0Sm2E-4/w-d-xo.html
I think this is something we inheritted from our ghanian ancestors. I know for a fact that this happens in ghana 2
@@LibraGoals With horn sections?