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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2015
- October 09, 2015 by PATRICK JARENWATTANANON
Artists don't usually tell long, rambling stories at the Tiny Desk, and if they do, those stories don't usually make the final cut. But this one felt different. It was about the time Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, a young black man, says he was stopped by New Orleans police late at night for no reason other than to harass and intimidate him. And how his pride almost made him do something ill-advised about it. And how he finally channeled that pent-up frustration into a piece of music whose long-form title is "Ku Klux Police Department."
"K.K.P.D." was the emotional peak of the septet's performance, though it wasn't a new tune. That's notable, because Scott stopped by the Tiny Desk on the very day his new album came out. It was played by something of a new band, though: Flutist Elena Pinderhughes, saxophonist Braxton Cook and guitarist Dominic Minix are new, younger additions to the group. It had new textures, too: Drummer Corey Fonville (another new member) used a djembe as a bass drum, and also brought a MIDI pad so he could emulate the sound of a drum machine. The effect was something like an evocation of African roots, juxtaposed with a trap beat.
The first two numbers were, in fact, from Scott's new album Stretch Music. That's his name for the particular type of jazz fusion he's up to: something more seamless than a simple collision of genre signifiers; something whose DNA is already hybridized and freely admits sonic elements which potentially "stretch" jazz's purported boundaries. (You may note that he showed up in a Joy Division sleeveless T-shirt and gold chain.) It's sleek and clearly modern, awash in guitar riffs, but also bold and emotionally naked. Scott is particularly good at getting you to feel the energy he sends pulsing through his horn, and he never shies away from going all-in on a solo. The least we could offer was to let him explain himself in doing so.
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Set List
"TWIN"
"West Of The West"
"K.K.P.D."
Personnel
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, trumpet; Elena Pinderhughes, flute; Braxton Cook, alto saxophone; Lawrence Fields, piano; Dominic Minix, guitar; Kris Funn, bass; Corey Fonville, percussion
Credits
Producers: Patrick Jarenwattananon, Morgan Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographer: Morgan Walker, Nick Michael, Cameron Robert; Production Assistant: Julia Reihs; photo by Julia Reihs
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You haven't felt your heart broken if a youtube ad haven't pop-up in the middle of this video
Thanks for the heads up!
And in the middle of the drum solo no less :(
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Read this as it happened
Yeah man
i am an office worker in western Turkey. and i am enjoying this music with my ear phones. thanks a lot.
+Hakan ARIK I am in my room, and i am enjoying this music with my 5.1 mikado, still sounds good.
***** helalim var :)
+Hakan ARIK I am a student from the Netherlands, I equally enjoy this music ;-)
+Hakan ARIK I'm on the moon and hatin' this music with my $16000 Sennheiser headphones.
+Hakan ARIK I'm from Lebanon, sitting in my room listening to this. In my closet is that same exact Joy Division shirt (but sleeves intact) which my ex-girlfriend bought me from Turkey.
That first track is gonna be a jazz standard in the future... it's hot. And what a beautiful group of people.
It's Caribbean music since tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long
@Xtra Spice Mikey Jazz is from New Orleans
@@Xraftco jazz is based on African musical ideas imported during slavery
@@TheStarBlack blues** jazz is blues's son
@@gabrielescobar263 Don't forget ragtime, Mexican danzas and habaneras, and classical music!! There are no clarinets or trumpets in blues music alone.
This is just one of the absolute peak moments of Tiny Desk concerts.
Sound engineer needs massive credits, he makes every single group sound phenomenal, as though we are sitting in the room ourselves.
totalmente
Yes because npr may be commercial free radio but their TH-cam page is churning in the $
Bass needs more space
It's a she :)
Christian writes and plays with the emotions from the heart like Coltrane and Miles. It's great to hear young musicians playing with such soul. Continue on your path.
Exactly. I can hear so much Miles and Free-Jazz (A Love Supreme and afterwards) Coltrane
or Ibrahim malouf...actualy there are a lot mate...lonnie, roy, benson..
and also other reference, inspirations...like written on its shirt...joy or sonic youth
alsp some same spirit as Kokoroko
I love how theyre dressed casually but are throwing absolute flames with their music
they need to change their clothing, they could burn their clothes
abdiel cuevas why?
@@wird5406 cause it's absolute fire
abdiel cuevas I read your comment completely wrong lol... they are blowing fire fr
Interesting speech to listen right now in 2020.....
i was just think bout that while listening to the police story that he´s telling
It was interesting at the time we just weren't paying as much attention.
hopefully we won't be saying the same thing about a similar speech given in 2025
I was just thinking the same thing
Exactly this
Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah is a treasure in the jazz world. This performance was pure fire, every musician brilliant here. This concert will always hold a special place in my heart.
My grandfather would have absolutely liked this......I remember watching him play his trumpet in his favorite chair, in his room......RIP PAW PAW
You were lucky to have him. And he's lucky you still remember him.
rip Paw Paw
1st Track was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Brother gave You the African diaspora in a Track 💪🏿💪🏿
I am Japanese and really enjoy this sound when working remotely in my house.
The last piece is SOMETHING OUT OF THIS WORLD.
+Haya Farah AGREE COMPLETELY. I'M IN AWE.
And yet so of the earth… the story behind it helped me understand the sections… the pain. The beauty
"music that has nutritional value to it" well said!!!!
0:01 Twin
2:35 flute solo (Twin)
8:21 West Of The West 🎹
12:25 bass solo (West Of The West)
21:52 K.K.P.D. 🥁
FIRST TIME HEARING CHRISTIAN SCOTT...WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL OF MY LIFE? LOL, DON'T STOP THE MUSIC...
As a trumpet player, this is one of my new favorite Tiny Desks!
+Rachel Bearinger RACHEL!!!!
+Justin Randall JUSTIN!!!
Now kiss
I loved that part he played "paaa pa papa paaa" then the drummer went "rakka doom chaa taka dooom chaa" 😢
That was a powerful part
🤣
For some reason I understand what you're saying 🤣
ahahahaha
time stamp?
I hear a mixture of New Orleans Jazz, Latin influence, African rhythms...Love it!!1
I have worked with this brother as a sound guy like 3 times in Harlem over the last decade.
Whole band is a class act. 🔥
I just met Mr. Christian Scott tonight on my way out of my favorite vegan restaurant, as he was going in😍 I was so star struck that I forget this beautiful man's name😦 he kindly introduced himself. What a class act👌. Total gentleman. I'm in love!!💜💜💜😥😍😍😚
Virginia Njeri and I'm in love w the girl on flute..
Whaaaat? I'm envious. So blown away by this bunch of humans. They're incredible!
sick dude, cant wait to see him once this puta cuarentena is done
Is he vegan too? That makes him a little bit more perfect 😉
@@louisebarber2984 hahahah
I don't know how that was rambling. Seemed pretty deliberate and well-articulated to me. Also, that is a phenomenal group of musicians. Damn.
me too. I gues whenever you speak about the system in any way there has to be some kind of disclaimer now in The USA. Wow. The hoops NPR goes thru deserves our donations.
+LADYLUCK RADIO MIAMI White guilt is weird.
yeah not at all rambling. a very rude way to describe a horrific and personal experience. the story was also vry relevant to the music.
+NPR Music should just take out the word rambling... Agree with Dr. Karate, it couldn't have been more deliberate and well-articulated.
How was this rambling? Take your skewed perspectives elsewhere.
0:00 "Twin"
8:20 "West of the West
21:50 "K.K.P.D"
Thanks man!
I'd rather suggest that "K.K.P.D." starts earlier, it sounds to me the speech is like its intro.
Pretty sure that at 27:15 starts a song called "IDK".
KKPD. When my sons walk out of the house I know I've prepared them as best I can for that time when they are in that situation -- but try not to imagine the scene. The screaming anguish of the notes talking about that moment and the fight to remain alive and the mellow tones coming in speaking to the eventual rise to understanding with our hearts till in the pit of our stomachs. ...my tears flowing still and amazed at how you and each of the contributing artists put together such tactile music that told that story. You are an exciting impactful artist.
The song at 9:40 "West of the West" took me back to my childhood in Nigeria, listening to Fela when my parents would play his music and let it reverberate and fill our home. The song has the Afrobeat spirit he created mixed with African American jazz of the good old days and a slight hip-hop edge, not to mention the touches of rock n roll and Caribbean music. Wow Wow Wow!!! I'm a fan. Thank you for staying true Brothas & Sista and sharing your gifts with the world. Thank you.
"Music has a nutritional value" Couldn't agree more.
As a nutritionist I'm totally agree too 👌
Music that has* nutritional value
Delicious and nutricious.
I can't stop listening. I think if my history was displayed it would show I've watched this over 200 times. I absolutely love your music THANK YOU!
Same. This one and Mac Miller.
This tiny desk concert has been on TH-cam for 7 years and I've just discovered it? What else have I been missing?
Theo croker
Anderson .Paak, Snarky Puppy, Freddie Gibbs, Pedrito Martinez (give this one a try even tho you may not have heard of him)
Whoa...she's amazing on the flute.
Love her, She really rocks
Imagine Glasper, Christian and Thundercat doing a joint
+Ernest Wereko a man can dream
+Ernest Wereko And Dibi Kini (Sergio Lamarca) The Future !
+Joseph James nah man gotta keep Chris Dave with that Glasper shit.
+Marcus Leatham Mark Collemburg (?) has been on the Glasper as of late
Robert Wilson No way? I don't know anything about him.
KKPD brought me to tears. That is the second time in all my life a preformance has done that. The pure rage, confusion and angst in his playing is palpable to an extent i never could have expected. The way he raises and lowers his horn is reminiscent of the sound of police sirens. his lines are so purposeful and carefully crafted. that horn is an extension of his soul. I felt it. Thankyou.
These times bring me back to this video.
Bravo! An excellent band! Wish you a big success!!! I am 80 y.o. Woman, but, I can dance with your music without getting tired!keep talking, and keep playing the beautiful sound!
GOD bless you! Keep moving ma'am : )
Yes yes YES!
Yes, Mz. Lady! Get it!🔆
His gold chain is so siiiiiiiiiiiiick
I usually don't like when people talk during music but Christian is extremely well-spoken man and beyond on point if that's possible. Musically this band is something special, seen them a few times. What a special group sound they have.
Christian articulates eloquently, powerfully and beautifully with his words and music. What the world needs now.
Seeing Christian's emotions as he wales on that trumpet during KKPD was truly incredible and inspiring. Amazing performance, I've come back to watch this dozens of times.
you are right it doesn't get boring the more you listen to it , which shows how unique this compositions and musicians are!
Robbie Campbell absolutely agree with you, i think I'm obssesed by "twin", i could listen that song a million times
*wails
Tears in my eyes watching and listening to KKPD; he;s expressing this feeling he has about the incident, now this feeling, all these feelings being expressed without words, just his trumpet and composition; truly a great and extremely important piece of newer jazz. This is what Jazz is suppose to be, right? Innovative, original, speaking a voice that needs to be heard; truly wonderful-
Jesus I can't believe I missed this band. Thanks for turning me on to it, I'm going to name my kid @NPR Music
Dang these midroll ads killed the vibe, interrupts the whole flow of these amazing musicians
Holy cow the flute player killed her second chorus in the first song
+Brock Carlson yea, great, both of them. strong, with good restraint
Second solo
+Brock Carlson cheers to that, Brock! ;)
+White Peopl
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Tears
+David oweñ
This give me a goosebumps ... I'm amateur trumpet player from malaysia. This is very inspirational
Teh tarik
Musicianship: 10/10. BUT don't forget this is in an office, with drums and a trumpet. I cannot wrap my head around the sound engineering to bring us this lovely mix!
KKPD gives me chills; some Miles Davis-esque energy. Just wow. The power and resilience this group holds gives me faith in the future of humanity.
Just like he said, this is music with nutritional value.
One of the best Tiny Desk concerts!!
How can I get anything done on my computer anymore when there's so many Tiny Desk concerts on TH-cam?!
Yup
Ikr :)
Right?!
Exactly. They are too real, to good, to intimate, hardly "background music"...
hahaha its my fifth video so far, i can't sleep
What a deep young brother . Loved his breakdown on his music and social injustice
THIS IS WHY MUSIC IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING IN THE WORLD.
Great music but also cant help but think about how gorgeous everyone is in this band !!!
Yeah, they're all real "pertty" and they sound fabulous!
Looks whos here !!!! hahahahah
Remarkeble solo's! Love the contrast how Elena, the flutist, channalizes her emotions very calm during her first solo and how much emotion Christian shows. Enjoying this vid already for 5 years. Thanks a lot!
I just wanna say, Lawrence's solo on West of the West at 10:36 is absolutely fire. He tears it down. Gem of the entire set. Wow.
Wow
it's lit
The depth of feeling emanating from these talented young musicians is inspiring to me. This mini concert lets me know that my eternal optimism has been rewarded by their profound dedication to their craft. Play on people, play on!!!
That Last piece to me, truly Nails what he described when you've been unnecessarily disrespected by authority and feel like there's nothing you can do about it! Amazing!
Facts
The story of his detainment, humiliation and conditional release, while a black officer stood by was heartbreaking.
Tolerance of intolerance is corrosive.
Christian's music is just brilliant. The relationships between us are filled with music. We are not different from each other, we are each other.
It s so nice to see there are such talented young artist giving new life to jazz....awsome band...loved it!!! 💕💕💕
Beautiful music and beautiful bunch of musician, thank you!
I am floored at the man's talent. What a concert!
+Charlette Ness What talent and you're right: What a show!
The last song expresses all the despair and impotence that you had to feel in this horrible situation of extreme racism, thanks for share your history, but you knew how to transform it into music and this is called alchemy. I wish you a lot of succes in your life.
Love Love this young brother! Speaks eloquently from his heart with his voice and his horn! Oh and what a phenomenal ensemble.
This was beautiful, powerful just energy for the soul,thank you for sharing such a great souls.
The first song is incredible. Love the flute.
Fantastic. Met Christian Scott a few days ago before one of his concerts and had a quick chat with him. Super down to earth guy, and also extremely intelligent. Really comes out in his music
I listen to a lot of Tiny Desk. I never hesitate to turn my friends on to your sets. I'm really glad this one showed up in my feed today. His music blessed me today. Thanks Tiny Desk !!
.......just SIMPLY so MAGNIFICENTLY and AWESOMELY BEAUTIFUL.....
thank you for a moment I didn't know I needed.....
That journey y'all just took me on, damn....thank you!
The emotion of K.K.P.D. is outstanding. You can feel the pain on that jam
I agree. I love that they come back to the opening melody again and it carries with it all that hurt, but is so beautiful in its return that the resolution is expressed there.
Wow. Thank you. Music with nutritional value, and a stunning speech. Love you Christian Scott and all your energy.
thanks for making the cut - I love it all
Finally a young man who is able to channel frustration through the music. Anger is multifaceted, and we need people to express it in different ways.
holygroove2 that true Lol!
Off season maybe lol
That’s all black musicians ever did... via The blues.
@@jjsky3003 not forgetting hip hop too
reggae, soul, funk, spoken word, I could go on....
This is so beautiful! I wish Christian Scott, his players, and everyone who's commented on and watched this video a beautiful prosperous life! Love
Thank you Classy Touch Music...You, too, have a beautiful and prosperous life! That was was one classy group of musicians. Wonderful
Simply the most beautiful yt comment i have ever had! Thanks and have a lovely life because you clearly deserve it !
Classy Touch Music thank you hun
More and more beautiful every time I listen to this. Shine!
beautiful Artists, Brilliant performance, Great Humans. Thank u so much Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah and NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert for such Gift.
I didn't know him, and it took me less than 10 seconds to buy his album after watching this.
The power of music. He literally relived that entire experience. I am so moved and thankful and sad and such a myriad of emotions. I found this on a whim while I was watching "The Internet". Thanks NPR!
A crazy team !!!! Christian Scott.... thank you so much for this matching sound !! Thanks a lot guys and girl for this "moment", this good and pure vibration..
Christian I am so proud of you as a person and as a great musician .....thank you for your inspiration.
This music is like space, most people think that there are ups and downs. But it's really just you, all around.
Pure gold
I am sitting here extremely happy, almost in tears looking at these young people doing some amazing music with real instruments. The MUSIC is not dead. There is HOPE....Keep going my young medicine people, the world needs your hearing. I know I do.
This shines through every darkness and dust. Thank you
This was a great tiny desk concert.
This "Is" a great tiny desk concert.
One of the best ever!
I can't say whether it's the best, but it's definitely the one I've listened to most. and I watch tiny desk all the time.
these kids are amazing! they're a ture testament to the good that comes from knowing your history and having pride in your people & yourself. i hope they see all the success they can handle
very knowledgeable and heartfelt comment sir
Timeless and forward looking greatness. God bless y'all
That trumpet solo moved me to tears
I've probably watched this video over 20 times. Has to be one of my favorite Tiny Desk Concerts by far!
as an arab american sitting in berlin and concerned about the #blacklivesmatter i really appreciate the music... and the solid message that can come with it through this dood. respect to Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah
"Arab" means Black Man
Thissss!!! Makes my soul smile and my head bop! Life giving music and I give my thanks to thee Christian Scott and friends! 😜🌞✨🕺🏽💜✨
I've listened to a bunch of live recordings of Twin on TH-cam and this one is definitely my favorite. It's SOOOO tight and bouncy with that Soca-style rhythm. The percussion (bass and drums) are so in the groove and you can tell the other musicians are right there with it. It's hard to single out any performer, because they are all great, but that flute is really something wonderful. So effortlessly expressive and cool. LOVE THIS! Thanks NPR, what a service you provide. I have NO idea how you capture these performances. It's such a weird space to hear such fantastic performances. It's almost like put these incredible artists in a professional space and they overthink it, on Tiny Desk, the pressure kind of drops off and they just play.
My God. My mind is straight up blown, for real. Damn! Also where do these handsome, talented young black men live?
Single lady wanna know.
I was watching The Internet's performance for the hundredth time and decided to see what other videos they had and OMG am I glad I found this. officially a new fan!
Chyna H lmao i did the same thing hahaha
Lol that’s exactly how I got to this video.
Me too!
This was such a treat to watch, thank you so much Christian and the whole team!
I keep coming back to this Tiny Desk...it is my favorite, hands down!
Those drums are just insane,
wonderful playing altogether.
As soon as the music started up after the count in, before the picture had come up on the screen, I knew I was in for something good
My goodness what thrills this gave me. Such a ride!!! Bravo, all of you!!!!
....your music is very passionate, you all put your heart and soul in this...
I have returned to listen to this last piece of music again. His story lends a frame to picture the composition more clearly.
I think this particular performance of KKPD is quite literally the most impactful performance I've listened to in my life, no joke, I've listened to some great music but the pure emotion and story communicated in KKPD exceeds all. Even after like 9 months from first hearing it I regularly come back just to listen to this particular performance.
because they don't understand art
SJXenon87 morning
Thank you for sharing the whole