Steps Ahead feat. by WDR BIG BAND - Pools

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  • @louiscardineau2945
    @louiscardineau2945 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    This bass is just awesome. So much groove and phrases. Kennedy is shining through this song!

    • @jazzx251
      @jazzx251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He's absolutely fantastic ... not just his solo, but I'm enjoying every moment of his groove as well.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🙏🙏🙏

  • @marcmarc172
    @marcmarc172 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the greatest Chuck Loeb solos ever. RIP.
    I find it extra sad when I discover a new musician to quickly learn they have moved on. Take care, your impact on this world is forever. Every goose bump on my skin lets you live on through me.

    • @RW-ob4en
      @RW-ob4en ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice post.

    • @jazzx251
      @jazzx251 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was awesome.

  • @tonewreck1
    @tonewreck1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    First of all, Pools is such an amazing composition! One of he best of the fusion era for me. It is very rare to hear a big band arrangement that does justice to such a tune, congratulations to Michael Abine and all the players. Very tasteful and well played arrangement indeed! Everybody is just great! Still sounds fresh and true to the original even though Mike Manieri is the only remaining original member. Classic!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for your kind words, tonewreck1!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi tonewreck1! 🙏🙏🙏

    • @lightdweller
      @lightdweller ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is one of the greatest jazz compositions ever. IMHOP I think this is Don Grolnick’s magnum opus that will live on, although he is long gone. 👏 🙏

    • @christianlassen3948
      @christianlassen3948 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@lightdweller A litlle more appreciation for Don Grolnik is way overdue.... What a GIANT he was, as a player, composer and producer !!!

  • @sbrgm
    @sbrgm ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It's always fascinating for me, that you recognize Bill Evans after the first tones - no matter which sax he plays. He has a very special sound. Amazing.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      True, sbrgm!

    • @jillsalkin6704
      @jillsalkin6704 ปีที่แล้ว

      Phenomenal!!

    • @het_gele_teken
      @het_gele_teken 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can only recognize David Sanborn in an instant…

  • @dr.feelgood7328
    @dr.feelgood7328 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    R.I.P. Chuck Loeb.

  • @MegaRas73
    @MegaRas73 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Fantastic, nobody tells Bill Evans what to wear lol

  • @1marttie
    @1marttie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Incredible rhythm section!!! Steve Smith one of my all time favorite drummers!!! Thank you!!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brooke, Brooke, Brooke! Thank you!

  • @penchev73
    @penchev73 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Bill Evans is a saxmonster🎶🎶🎶🎷

  • @rmoraespinto
    @rmoraespinto 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Miss Chuck and his inspired lines -- what a beauty!... R.I.P.

    • @Skipperj
      @Skipperj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes he sure played some ear catching lines! And he's sorely missed.

    • @mayhawky
      @mayhawky 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I didnt even know that he was gone,thanks, R.I.P. Chuck.

    • @RobertoDAraujo
      @RobertoDAraujo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I knew I will find you here!!

    • @omko73
      @omko73 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Skipperj Sublime !

    • @Clarksaxjazzfusion
      @Clarksaxjazzfusion 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was a great player left us too soon ☹️☹️🎸🎸🎸

  • @TonyAguirreJazz
    @TonyAguirreJazz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    So cool to see Steve Smith play with these guys

  • @davidalmog1318
    @davidalmog1318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Flawless and in the Brecker spirit....as good as any standard

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, David.

    • @davidsudak5114
      @davidsudak5114 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, technically it’s in the Don Grolnick spirit, but Evans is certainly playing in the Brecker spirit.

  • @PeteN_2
    @PeteN_2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I heard this piece originally by Steps Ahead which Ive always loved . This new arrangement by Michael Abene takes this piece to another level . In Essence a beautiful arrangement bought to life by this superb orchestra and soloists. Tom Kennedy on bass holding the piece together with his amazing bass lines makes it look like a walk in the park !

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Pete! It was a great production with all of them and Mike Abene...

  • @BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul
    @BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always looking forward to WDR
    Beautiful 👌🏿
    So glad to see my friend Chuck Loeb. It was a great experience, honor and privilege to host and to perform with him here in Uganda. Rest In Eternal Power Brother.
    Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi BlackRoots! Great! Thank you for being with us! How is musical life going on in Uganda?

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi BlackRoots! Thank you for the hint! We will watch out!

  • @johnshitwalker3483
    @johnshitwalker3483 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love it. Excellent music. Thank you for this amazing sharing.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi John! You are welcome and thank you for watching us!

  • @SuneSchack
    @SuneSchack 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is mindblowing/amazing. Loved Steps Ahead since day one (1979). This version/recording is a masterpiece. Great tribute to the original. Love it 🎹❤️🤩🙏💫

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Sune! 👍 Thank you for watching and stay healthy!

  • @bekagigauri1799
    @bekagigauri1799 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Mr. Tom Kennedy absolutely stunning !!

  • @munhus01
    @munhus01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Composition, arrengement
    , conductor, musicians, solos,...Gorgeous!

  • @janellek8600
    @janellek8600 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Tom Kennedy has great sound on that bass!

  • @teachertrainingworkshops3270
    @teachertrainingworkshops3270 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    stunning recording quality - like a studio. Arrangements are great too

  • @funklover24
    @funklover24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Steve Smith is an excellent drummer, who knows how to read a soloist. Not overplaying and damned grooooooooovvvyyyy. :)

    • @renerecappe4881
      @renerecappe4881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Still I miss Peter Erskine

    • @jamessteen6667
      @jamessteen6667 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry man erskine played pools alot better, u should look him up playing steelydan, ampatheatre in cali.

    • @jamessteen6667
      @jamessteen6667 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@renerecappe4881yep ur sooo right

  • @jillsalkin6704
    @jillsalkin6704 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just discovered this, looking for live versions of "Pools." Brilliant! And good to see original member of Steps Ahead, Mike Mainieri. Great writing for the horns!!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jill! Thank you and welcome to our channel. Maybe you find some interesting tune on our channel. At the moment there is only one tune of "Pools" on our channel.

  • @jamesemahaffey4323
    @jamesemahaffey4323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this tune..reminds me of the old Woody Hermann band. Well done, Michael. JimMahaffeyMusic.

  • @soerenguitarlessons9947
    @soerenguitarlessons9947 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Man, this music is fantastic. Alone the bass solo is unique, and then these superstars continue to amaze. thanks a lot for loading!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stay tuned, there will be more stuff of this concert!

  • @ibrahimmerel831
    @ibrahimmerel831 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    La big band WDR es una de las mejores Orquestas de jazz de un super alto nivel que siempre da gamas de escucharlo. Esta super orquesta nos brinda una gran escuela de música donde te actualizas continuamente y mides tu nivel. Gracias a los directires musicales y a todos los músicos, al cuerpo tecnico y todos en general.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ibrahim, muchas gracias!

  • @1marttie
    @1marttie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love Steve Smith!!!

    • @sticktrik
      @sticktrik 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Not the right player for this gig,Sorry! Nice player,though!!

  • @cosmicpickle6562
    @cosmicpickle6562 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A neat coincidence that late in the career of the Steps Ahead band they record an album with the WDR Big Band with Chuck Loeb in the group and also late in the career of the band Metro, they also recorded an album with WDR. Of course Metro also featured the talented Chuck Loeb.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Cosmic, yeah R.I.P Chuck, we miss him all.

  • @victorydesigngroup1066
    @victorydesigngroup1066 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You’re absolutely right about Tom Kennedy’s sound ! Saw him couple of days ago at the Iridium with Mike Stern , amazing musician, great sound and taste !

  • @mrbertiep1
    @mrbertiep1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Superb players with a phenomenal big band playing a wonderful composition - what more could you ask for!!

  • @Yetipfote
    @Yetipfote 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    that bass heals my soul.

  • @Nissantrommler
    @Nissantrommler ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh Boy, what an arrangement by Michael Abene. Chuck`s solo just knocks me off, not to mention the great sound of Tom and Bill - besides the perfect disciplined groove of Mr. Smith - just amazing this whole package !!! I already heard this 3 times in 2 days - and it is still fascinating - especially why its also my favorite Big-Band !!!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Nissantrommler! Thank you very much for your kind words! Feel free to hear this tune as often as you like to do it:)

  • @bonvivantviveur
    @bonvivantviveur 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a great musical composition of STEPS AHEAD. Enjoyed this version from top to toe! I am sure Mike Mainieri enjoyed playing this song again :)

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for your kind words!

  • @stuartdryer1352
    @stuartdryer1352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Bill Evans is a highly underrated sax player.

    • @heldon17
      @heldon17 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stuart Dryer, really. Legend where I'm from, considered up there with Brecker and Co. How strange, have never heard anyone say that ever.

    • @stuartdryer1352
      @stuartdryer1352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@heldon17 I think he is a legend too. But not as well known as he deserves.

    • @sp4gsus
      @sp4gsus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Had some pretty big shoes to fill

  • @sherisserogers
    @sherisserogers 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow! 2 of my teachers and friends in the same video
    Mike Abene arranger and Tom Kennedy Bass. Legends

    • @Yetipfote
      @Yetipfote 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You lucky bastard!

    • @sherisserogers
      @sherisserogers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Volvox Id like to think so. They are both beasts and taught me a lot!

  • @SuperDonLong
    @SuperDonLong ปีที่แล้ว

    You can easily judge the quality of this recording by watching Steve Smith. He is having a blast, and that means we should all be having a similarly great time. What a fantastic performance by all. WOW!

  • @patriciovera5175
    @patriciovera5175 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    gracias : wdr big band , exelente compañia

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      Gracias, Patricio!

  • @catrinacompositions
    @catrinacompositions 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Ben Kingsley is a great drummer!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      :)...haha, no, he did not replace the great Steve Smith.

    • @bassisthenrik
      @bassisthenrik 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

    • @Douglipe25
      @Douglipe25 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😉

    • @olric63
      @olric63 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And Al Pacino a great vibraphonist

  • @jpb93360
    @jpb93360 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I absolutely love Tom Kennedy, one of the very greats.

  • @michaelthomas4805
    @michaelthomas4805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simple, yet powerful. The orchestration and subtle color changes and dynamic textures painted a musical masterpiece. This is more jazz orchestra than jazz band.

  • @mahabarata8372
    @mahabarata8372 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    from umbria jazz 85 till now...the masterpiece!

  • @martinbe5111
    @martinbe5111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Bill evans since the 80's with the swag

  • @alfredoremus4409
    @alfredoremus4409 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Que nivel y calidad profesional presenta siempre la WDR big band en todas sus presentaciones que son muchisimas, grandes músicos!

  • @ChannelMaster720
    @ChannelMaster720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the WDR BIG BAND! You have so many different instruments and all blend together so beautifully. Keep recording! SYLVIA! 10/21

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We will do, we promise you, ChannelMaster720!

    • @ChannelMaster720
      @ChannelMaster720 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WDRBIGBAND I'll be checking!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi ChannelMaster720! Great!

  • @1955drv
    @1955drv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes indeed this is very special with great techniques 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @MarcHalikas_surfercook
    @MarcHalikas_surfercook 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I couldn't stop watching and kept hoping it wouldn't end!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Marc! Great! Thank you for visiting our channel and sorry you are caught in the continuous loop😎

  • @andreasbreitwieser1449
    @andreasbreitwieser1449 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Grandios! Absolut wunderschön!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Danke, Andreas!

  • @thierrydumas
    @thierrydumas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    WDR BIG BAND est plus qu'une formation de qualité, ils jouent comme des amis!

  • @shred69
    @shred69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God damn Bill Evans and Steve Smith in the same room! Whenever I watch these guys I get the urge to play. Love this.

  • @benchrista3231
    @benchrista3231 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great performance! Applause! Thanks for all the hard work and I guess you all had fun. Can see Chuck Loeb who isn't with us anymore...R.I.P. Chuck and a good life for all of you! We need this cultural approach and I hope it will not be gone by financial issues etc. // Keep going! Appreciate!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We are hoping it, too!

  • @yankelmoskauer
    @yankelmoskauer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this music and this performance! Great band!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much, Victor!

  • @moin-lk7xm
    @moin-lk7xm 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ... fxxxing awesome. A milestone in Jazz...

  • @jazzx251
    @jazzx251 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm now in an extremely priveleged position ... I am now, as we speak, teaching a trombone student of mine how to play "Pools", the highlight of my teaching career! I always wanted to teach "Pools" to someone. And now I am.
    And I have chosen this version - simply because it's the best - outside of the original, which sadly didn't feature any trombones.
    Last week, we focused on tongueing - and used the metronome to time the low off-beat 1/8 note Cs during the main melody.
    Right now, I'm showing him this video - and promising him that it will all be worth it - as I'm showing him the awesome main solo section you guys made (it's brilliant! - but he's going to do you all justice - I'll tell you THAT!)...
    Even though he's going to be watching and listening to your amazing performance, rather than playing, for most of the lesson, I hope he comes away realising that listening to excellence is often the best education you can get. It certainly worked for me when I first heard "Pools", and jammed to it endlessly - despite not knowing what a chord symbol was ...
    I'm also going to teach him about using "anthems" in your solos - the vibraphone lends itself to anthemic 4ths and 5ths .. I've often used them at the beginning of my trumpet solos, fully intending to return to those themes at the end.
    When I successfully achieve this, it's guaranteed applause. I job well done. Because anthems based on 4ths and 5ths are "hooks"; extremely memorable "ear worms".
    Mike Maneiri's opening to his solo is an ear-worm, as will my Trombone student's no doubt be, by the time I've finished with him! :)

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Mai! Great story!

    • @jazzx251
      @jazzx251 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WDRBIGBAND thanks so much, he loved his lesson - we watched this performance of "Pools" from beginning to end and loved every moment!
      ...thanks for indulging me in this silly TH-cam stunt! (feel free to delete it if you want)
      I'm going to show him your version of "Spain" on Friday - what a great version you did!
      We've been practicing! - I didn't even know you did Spain/La Fiesta (lol) - (amazing!)

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Mai! What has become of the Spain / Fiesta lesson?

    • @jazzx251
      @jazzx251 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WDRBIGBAND It was pretty magical ...
      My trombone student is part of a family of brass students I have taught for many years - 2 trombones and a trumpet
      Covid 19 meant that I had to learn how to use Zoom.
      And, despite their house burning down [another story], they still wanted music lessons online.
      Two of them went on to study at Oxford University - and my new-found Zoom skills allowed us to continue lessons from afar.
      But, recently, - inbetween terms - the brothers all went back to their reconstructed home .. and for a blissful 4 weeks, I got to teach them ALL "Spain" together, in person.
      They loved it!
      La Fiesta will be next ...

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      👍👍👍

  • @jazzx251
    @jazzx251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Me: "This is great, it's just as good as the original ..."
    4:44 : "'Mike Maneiri'"
    Me: "Oh - that's why!"

  • @ahmedsani7014
    @ahmedsani7014 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The first time I listened to this composition was in 1984, unfortunately it was the last. Thank God I tripped over it today - Two Weeks to My Birthday.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Ahmed, thank you for your kind words and welcome to our channel. Stay healthy!

  • @titolivio6832
    @titolivio6832 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Adoro questo pezzo. L'originale con la prima band era fantastico.

  • @teajaydc4484
    @teajaydc4484 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed that! I really missed Chuck Loeb. R.I.P.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes Teajay, we miss him too.

  • @thorstenthiel760
    @thorstenthiel760 ปีที่แล้ว

    Toll einfach nur schön euch zu hören RADIO ACTIVE hat mich begeistert und heute immer noch TOP

  • @danjuric622
    @danjuric622 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, this put a smile on my face quickly!

  • @aviggiani1
    @aviggiani1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    saw these guys, AWESOME.!

  • @playonkorg
    @playonkorg ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great timing, accents and nice soundmaster

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Ewout! Thank you!

  • @jazzx251
    @jazzx251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is superb! :)

  • @Delfidash
    @Delfidash 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Grande Big Band !!! Bill Evans superb !!

  • @linandropinheiro1512
    @linandropinheiro1512 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    VERY GOOD ORQUEST.

  • @alejandrolopezluna1847
    @alejandrolopezluna1847 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Estupendo grupo y maravillosa orquesta

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Alejandro, muchas gracias!

  • @thegougeman
    @thegougeman ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve played Peter's drum parts to the T. Two of the best drummers to grace the planet.

  • @BANDLDR
    @BANDLDR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like the John Fedchock arrangement of this tune he did for the Woody Herman band in the 80s, but this version is cool too.
    Interesting to have the “group within a group” here.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Vince, it is not unusual, that the WDR Big Band is playing together with other musical formations. Have a look at this for example: th-cam.com/video/8pYbjIilegk/w-d-xo.html

    • @BANDLDR
      @BANDLDR 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WDRBIGBAND haha...I saw that one just the other day. Such a great tune! I saw the Yellowjackets in concert at the UNC/Greeley Jazz Fest in the early 90s (one of Marc Russo’s last gigs with the group I believe) and they were fantastic.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Vince, - good old times: isiting a festival sounds like a good fairy tale from good times. The UNC Jazz Festival would have celebrated its 50th anniversary this year....hopefully they can celebrate next year!

  • @DrumSolVanIsle
    @DrumSolVanIsle 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bravo in fact bravissimo!!

  • @giorgos4059
    @giorgos4059 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Where this song can go? I would like to hear it after 100 years
    let me see

  • @1marttie
    @1marttie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tom Kennedy is killing!!!!!

  • @christopherbuilder5354
    @christopherbuilder5354 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tasty! Is there any more of this performance?

  • @pierrepeyronnet6800
    @pierrepeyronnet6800 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Magnifique 👍👍😍😍

  • @MrDaveaccord
    @MrDaveaccord 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tom Kennedy and his Fodera bass are pretty awesome/

  • @snowstorm5590
    @snowstorm5590 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tom Kennedy. Up there amongst the best in the business. Heard him with Weckl, Stern and Malach several times. Roof lifters.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😎🚀🎶

  • @blairhelsing630
    @blairhelsing630 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad to have discovered this version.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Blair! Great! Have fun! And welcome to our channel!

  • @Eduard_Kolesnikov
    @Eduard_Kolesnikov 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    COOOOLL !!!

  • @sp4gsus
    @sp4gsus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    113 comments. What a world, where people just do not recognize excellence.

  • @hornsby5533
    @hornsby5533 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Großartig! 😊

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dankeschön!

  • @danbunch1514
    @danbunch1514 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a fusion piece this tempo is too slow. But as a Big Band Piece with this group on stage, you couldn't ask for a better totally laid back groove. I loved it. Its now on my top listening list. Its a card trick getting a great groove sound out of a big band. Well done!

    • @newyorkfilharmonik110
      @newyorkfilharmonik110 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's the same speed as the original. What are you talking about?
      It's music. There were no electronic instruments (Eddie Gomez played acoustic bass), no rock quality, so it's not fusion (fusion=jazz + rock). It IS jazz.

    • @Yetipfote
      @Yetipfote 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      it's no card trick with the motherf*ckin WDR Big Band!

    • @blairhelsing630
      @blairhelsing630 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steve Smith is an excellent big band drummer. I saw him live drumming for The Airmen Of Note in 2018 -- a great night by all.

  • @howardouchi4284
    @howardouchi4284 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    To me, any Steps Ahead line up is just so...BADASS.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😁😁😁

  • @cornicello
    @cornicello ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fantastic! Great playing and excellent arrangement!
    Is the chart (score and parts) for this arrangement published?

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Anthony! Please contact Michael Abene directly.

  • @Stubummer
    @Stubummer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome!!!!!!

  • @wilsoncosta5822
    @wilsoncosta5822 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maravilha do Jazz. que som este sax tenor.

  • @stevesaxmusician65
    @stevesaxmusician65 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Bill Evans rips this, doin Brecker proud.

    • @davekana8388
      @davekana8388 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder if Bill is playing his self-designed mouthpiece, think is was like $1,700.

  • @Horaciowild1
    @Horaciowild1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the best band of all time 👍👍❤🇨🇭

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great music, great project!

  • @MrQmason
    @MrQmason 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow, this WDR band is awesome..... what does WDR stand for ?

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dear MrQmason, WDR means WESTDEUTSCHER RUNDFUNK - in english WESTGERMAN BROADCAST.

    • @funklover24
      @funklover24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The best bigband in Germany.

    • @MrQmason
      @MrQmason 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@WDRBIGBAND Thanks

  • @stephanesalch18
    @stephanesalch18 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ça fait du bien des musiciens qui jouent pas forcément 50 notes à la seconde !

  • @JosueLopez-gn1me
    @JosueLopez-gn1me 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Verdaderamente magistral!

  • @antonsavin72
    @antonsavin72 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautifully played!

  • @Brunomarrazzo1
    @Brunomarrazzo1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful

  • @willholton
    @willholton 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Opening line is from THUNDERCATS cutaway scenes. AWESOMENESS

  • @PaoloLongo
    @PaoloLongo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very good !WDR : prima!

  • @fappiucircoloartistico7928
    @fappiucircoloartistico7928 ปีที่แล้ว

    Semplicemente....Grande composizione, grande arrangiamento, grande performance!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  ปีที่แล้ว

      Mille gracie, Fappiu!

  • @Madlou
    @Madlou 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Bill Evans is sick!

  • @generalpatzer6893
    @generalpatzer6893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    who knew Jeff Bezos could play them drums!

    • @gmonet46
      @gmonet46 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ha, ha! Good one.

  • @SONORSQ2guy
    @SONORSQ2guy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Steve Smith 👍👏

  • @JohnGreenanwildone
    @JohnGreenanwildone 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great tenor

  • @Yetipfote
    @Yetipfote 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Einzählen a la Michael Abene: *ONE ... TWO ... TWO... TWO!!*

  • @Rolvan
    @Rolvan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Was für ein geniales Stück. Das ganze Doppelalbum ist einfach nur genial. Wo kann man die Big band und Steps Ahead ggf. mal live erleben?

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hallo Rolf, derzeit ist kein gemeinsamer Termin von Steps Ahead mit der WDR Big Band in Planung. Aber falls Dich auch Mike Mainieri begeistert, - er wird am 11./12. Mai mit der WDR Big Band unter der Leitung von Bob Mintzer auftreten: www1.wdr.de/orchester-und-chor/bigband/konzerte/looking-back-moving-on-100.html

  • @davidminney878
    @davidminney878 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where can one find a recording of this magnificent piece?

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi David, if you like to have a look at the discography: There is a recording of the production: www1.wdr.de/orchester-und-chor/bigband/diskografie/steps-ahead-100.html.

    • @davidminney878
      @davidminney878 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for your help. Magnificent arrangement. The string instruments playing off the brass is wonderful.

  • @berivasd
    @berivasd ปีที่แล้ว

    L'attacco di Bill Evans è da brividi

  • @pajoafonso3490
    @pajoafonso3490 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    brilliant ....!