I was always super impressed by these insane trumpet players since my teens, hence the quasi self-torturing transcription... (sorry trumpeters out here, I do love plenty of trumpet solo's as a saxophonist, but the process of getting it down is excruciating to put it mildly). This last quote from Chet Baker is just something to considerate as well to keep checks and balances, you absolutely can love both approaches, but Chet's quote really came to mind when enjoying this perfomance ironically. ➡To get the (free) Pdf's for all these solo's, go to this link below and get access + the 5 steps to immediately upgrade your own soloing and improv: www.sharpelevenmusic.com/transcriptions /Jorre
While I get the Chet Baker quote, sometimes I think that a little competition and pyrotechnics are part of this tradition. I think something like Kansas City cutting contest or something like the Roy and Diz record, maybe they aren't as cool as contemporary jazz with odd meters and non functional chords and what not, but they're part of the root of what Jazz is. Louis Armstrong and Charlie Parker are the most celebrated jazz soloist in history, and part of that were their ability to impress and cut anyone on a contest. A side note: Seeing this clip of Diz playing Disorder at the Border (th-cam.com/video/idnUh8-huWw/w-d-xo.html), I wonder if there is something from that Swing/Bebop era that gets lost on the solos of this great musicians. It's like Diz plays some melodies and some intricates rhythms where this players play very uniform lines that makes hard to distinguish one from another. I can't do any better by far and I don't mean disrespect to this masters, but I'm curious about what's in Diz (and Thad Jones) playing that sounds so good at uptempo.
0:39 Arturo is suddenly informed of a supply chain crisis impacting the availability of eighth and sixteenth notes, and initiates a strict rationing program until the crisis can be averted
I am a fan of chet very soulful playing but that’s the beauty of jazz. Everyone is or can express themselves differently. I think Chet also once said ‘if I could play like Wynton Marsalis I wouldn’t play like Wynton Marsalis’ That’s the point chet you couldn’t. Oscar Peterson was a very different piano player to Bill Evans. Paul Desmond to Charlie Parker.
Totally agree, I love both the soulfulness of Desmond and Baker as much as the expressionism of McLaughlin or Sandoval. To be fair, I would say Wynton is more ecclectic in style than what Chet implied, though. He has many understated, soulful songs in his catalogue. Same thing with guys like Metheny, Corea or Coltrane, they are technically dexterous enough to play a thousand notes per minute, but that doesn't mean they don't find space for introspective music too.
Michelangelo: “The sculpture is already complete within the marble block, I just have to chisel away the superfluous material.” Arturo: “The solo is already complete within the chromatic scale, now why do I need to bother with a chisel?”
Arturo: some sculptures require taking a block hammer to get to the finished article some require some delicate sandpaper. I have the skills to do whatever is put in front of me. Will G-R: I’ll criticise someone whom I am not fit to carry their case just because I don’t particularly like their style. You watch this video and then listen to him playing ‘Here’s that Rainy Day’
I mean.. they are playing a fast bop song called Cherokee and when soloing they insert ideas based on there expertise in the field, song selection, and energy in this live performance. So unless I’m missing something , the title is a light hearted jab in there direction But to be fair to them, If they did not have the ability to play at the level then they would not be hired for the concert. Furthermore, the reality is.. they are paid for the notes that they play.
I was always super impressed by these insane trumpet players since my teens, hence the quasi self-torturing transcription... (sorry trumpeters out here, I do love plenty of trumpet solo's as a saxophonist, but the process of getting it down is excruciating to put it mildly). This last quote from Chet Baker is just something to considerate as well to keep checks and balances, you absolutely can love both approaches, but Chet's quote really came to mind when enjoying this perfomance ironically.
➡To get the (free) Pdf's for all these solo's, go to this link below and get access + the 5 steps to immediately upgrade your own soloing and improv: www.sharpelevenmusic.com/transcriptions
/Jorre
You deserve the Victoria Cross for services to the art of transcription, and for putting the Chet Baker quote exactly where it belongs 🙏🙏🙏
While I get the Chet Baker quote, sometimes I think that a little competition and pyrotechnics are part of this tradition. I think something like Kansas City cutting contest or something like the Roy and Diz record, maybe they aren't as cool as contemporary jazz with odd meters and non functional chords and what not, but they're part of the root of what Jazz is. Louis Armstrong and Charlie Parker are the most celebrated jazz soloist in history, and part of that were their ability to impress and cut anyone on a contest.
A side note: Seeing this clip of Diz playing Disorder at the Border (th-cam.com/video/idnUh8-huWw/w-d-xo.html), I wonder if there is something from that Swing/Bebop era that gets lost on the solos of this great musicians. It's like Diz plays some melodies and some intricates rhythms where this players play very uniform lines that makes hard to distinguish one from another. I can't do any better by far and I don't mean disrespect to this masters, but I'm curious about what's in Diz (and Thad Jones) playing that sounds so good at uptempo.
when low notes are lava
😂👌
Let’s also have a moment to appreciate how formidable the rhythm section is.
Man, this must feel like every other Brecker Brothers show for Randy 😅😅😅
These guys are all icons, and their level of skill is legendary, but this does demonstrate nicely why I prefer Chet Baker in general. 😁
Yep sometimes I prefer to be bored and sad too😀
Kinda odd how Randy is the coolest of all four. And I know damn well how much he can go fast.
0:39 Arturo is suddenly informed of a supply chain crisis impacting the availability of eighth and sixteenth notes, and initiates a strict rationing program until the crisis can be averted
Brecker kickin' ass like it's easy of course haha
Thanks for the Baker quote
You could say that for saxophonists as well. Just because you can take a big breath doesn’t mean you need to use all that air all the time.
Those chapter titles are funny af
2:45 Ernie Watts was doing Yoga Stretch behind them.
I am a fan of chet very soulful playing but that’s the beauty of jazz. Everyone is or can express themselves differently. I think Chet also once said ‘if I could play like Wynton Marsalis I wouldn’t play like Wynton Marsalis’ That’s the point chet you couldn’t.
Oscar Peterson was a very different piano player to Bill Evans. Paul Desmond to Charlie Parker.
Totally agree, I love both the soulfulness of Desmond and Baker as much as the expressionism of McLaughlin or Sandoval.
To be fair, I would say Wynton is more ecclectic in style than what Chet implied, though. He has many understated, soulful songs in his catalogue.
Same thing with guys like Metheny, Corea or Coltrane, they are technically dexterous enough to play a thousand notes per minute, but that doesn't mean they don't find space for introspective music too.
@@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266 spot on.
Michelangelo: “The sculpture is already complete within the marble block, I just have to chisel away the superfluous material.”
Arturo: “The solo is already complete within the chromatic scale, now why do I need to bother with a chisel?”
Arturo: some sculptures require taking a block hammer to get to the finished article some require some delicate sandpaper.
I have the skills to do whatever is put in front of me.
Will G-R: I’ll criticise someone whom I am not fit to carry their case just because I don’t particularly like their style.
You watch this video and then listen to him playing ‘Here’s that Rainy Day’
@@bd1845 Too savage bro😅
I played with him when I was a teenager
They’re all playing as if their lives depend on it 😂
Brecker though…..whew
I mean.. they are playing a fast bop song called Cherokee and when soloing they insert ideas based on there expertise in the field, song selection, and energy in this live performance. So unless I’m missing something , the title is a light hearted jab in there direction But to be fair to them, If they did not have the ability to play at the level then they would not be hired for the concert. Furthermore, the reality is.. they are paid for the notes that they play.
don't they??
Except...these guys DO get paid per note 🤣