Billy Taylor's Soulful Swinging Version of Body and Soul

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Billy Taylor Solo Piano https://amzn.to/2PMOMh3 Billy Taylor and Gerry Mulligan Live https://amzn.to/2Rb3uid Billy Taylor Piano Transcriptions https://amzn.to/2q8KSEa Billy Taylor Trio performing "Body and Soul" live at the Manchester Craftsman's Guild in Pittsurgh, PA on March 2, 2000, featuring Dr. Billy Taylor on piano, Chip Jackson on bass and the amazing Winard Harper on drums.

“Every Hungry Woman” - Oteil & Friends Ft. Duane Betts Live From Skull & Roses 4/20/23

 

Another Sunday Special post this week via Relix magazine and their YouTube channel.  

This week on 'Relix Presents: The Road To Ventura,' we are flashing back to 2023 SKULL & ROSES with the Oteil & Friends performance of The Allman Brothers Band original "Every Hungry Woman." It's happening again this April, beachside at the Ventura Court Fairgrounds. Don't miss all the unique Interpretations of the Grateful Dead! Oteil Burbridge / Bass & Vocals Melvin Seals / Keyboards Steve Kimock / Guitar Johnny Kimock / Drums Lamar Williams Jr. / Vocals Duane Betts / Guitar & Vocal More info: https://skullandroses.com/?aff=relix

Dr. Billy Taylor "One for Kim"

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.  Billy Taylor and his trio playing "One for Kim".  

Billy Taylor Solo Piano https://amzn.to/2PMOMh3 Billy Taylor and Gerry Mulligan Live https://amzn.to/2Rb3uid Billy Taylor Piano Transcriptions https://amzn.to/2q8KSEa Billy Taylor, piano; Chip Jackson, bass; Steve Johns, drums

Mt FUJI JAZZ FESTIVAL '87 Freddie Hubbard, James Spaulding Hubtones

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival, 1987. Hubtones (Hubbard). Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; James Spaulding, alto saxophone; Kenny Davis, bass; Ralph Peterson, drums and Renee Rosnes, piano.

David Sanborn & Phil Woods Play The Music of Horace Silver

 

Continuing to remember the one and the only David Sanborn after his passing.  David Sanborn and Phil Woods, both on alto saxophone, covering Horace Silver's composition, "Senor Blues".  

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.  Señor Blues (Silver).  David Sanborn and Phil Woods.  Two of the best alto players in the history of jazz.

Meeting of the Alto Saxophone Masters - David Sanborn and Phil Woods... David Sanborn & Phil Woods "Willow Weep for Me"

 

David Sanborn and Phil Woods, two of the best alto saxophonists of all-time, playing the jazz standard "Willow Weep for Me", in a performance from the 1989 syndicated television show "Night Music".  Check it out.  

In Memoriam: David Sanborn

We have lost another giant of not just jazz, but of the musical world as a whole, with the passing of the one and the only David Sanborn, a masterful, genre defying jazz alto saxophonist.  Here are a few tributes to him.  Sanborn passed away, May 12th, 2024, at age 78. 

Remembering David Sanborn: A Musical Legacy that Transcends Time 1945-2024

https://www.jazziz.com/remembering-david-sanborn-a-musical-legacy-that-transcends-time-1945-2024/ 

R.I.P. David Sanborn - July 30, 1945 - May 12, 2024

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.  

Wives and Lovers (Bacharach) featuring David Sanborn and George Duke David Sanborn was an important jazz musician for several reasons that have significantly influenced the jazz and broader music scenes: Sanborn had a distinctive alto saxophone sound that blends elements of jazz, pop, and R&B. His style was recognized for its bright, piercing quality and emotive expressiveness, which has made him one of the most recognizable saxophonists. Throughout his career, Sanborn collaborated with a wide array of artists across various genres, including pop, rock, soul, and blues. This includes work with icons like David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, and more. These collaborations helped bridge the gap between jazz and mainstream music audiences. Sanborn achieved considerable commercial success, rare for many jazz musicians, particularly those who remain true to the genre's experimental and complex nature. His albums often charted well, bringing jazz to broader audiences. His excellence in music had been recognized with multiple Grammy Awards, which highlight his skill and influence as a musician. Sanborn also hosted the television show "Night Music," which featured a wide range of musicians and styles. This not only showcased his versatility but also his commitment to exploring and promoting diverse musical landscapes. He was influential in music education through his participation in workshops and clinics, sharing his knowledge and inspiring new generations of musicians. Through these contributions, David Sanborn left a lasting impact on the jazz world and beyond, making him an important figure in contemporary music.

Billie Holiday "The Blues Are Brewin' "

 

Billie "Lady Day" Holiday, and Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, in a 1947 performance playing "The Blues Are Brewin' ".  Check it out.  This is a shorter video that gets cut off just past the two minute mark.  Here's another longer cut of the tune.

"I Will Follow You" (Kyle Hollingsworth Solo Acoustic)

 

A Sunday Special this week.  Kyle Hollingsworth, keyboardist for The String Cheese Incident playing and singing a new tune called "I Will Follow You".  @Hollingsworthfilms plays a stripped-down version of our new track "I Will Follow You" off our new record Lend Me A Hand. Check out the full record and order vinyl and CDs at https://fanlink.to/SCILendMeAHand

No Problem - Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers with Wayne Shorter and Lee Morgan

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

No Problem (Jordan). Art Blakey (dr), Wayne Shorter (sax) , Lee Morgan (trumpet), Walter Davis Jr (piano), Jymie Merritt (bass). Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris November 15th, 1959 Please visit the new home of the Jazz Video Guy: http://syncopatedexpat.com

Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers, San Remo Jazz Festival, Italia, March 23rd, 1963 (colorized)

 

A Full Concert Friday this week.  

Introduction by Adriana Serra 00:34 Children of the night 03:08 Skylark 15:17 In the wee small hours of the morning 23:40 That old feeling 29:14 I didn't what time it was 36:31 Mosaic 43:54 The band: Art Blakey (drums), Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), Wayne Shorter ( tenor sax), Cedar Walton (piano), Curtis Fuller (trombone), Reggie Workman (bass). I did my best to keep the quality as good as possible, but the B/W source was an average VHS. an excellent concert which gives us the opportunity to appreciate (among others) together the young Wayne Shorter and Freddie Hubbard

Moanin' - The Blue Note Big Band featuring Jimmy Smith

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Moanin (Timmons) - Blue Note Big Band featuring Jimmy Smith, organ; Lewis Nash, drums: John Hart, guitar; Rick Margitza, tenor saxophone; Don Sickler, Teramasa Hino, Matt Pierson, trumpet; Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival, 1990. Please visit the Jazz Video Guy's new home: http://syncopatedjustice.com

"Tennessee Jed" (Grateful Dead acoustic cover) - Orebolo (members of Goose) Capitol Theatre 2/9/24

 

Orebolo perform a "Tennessee Jed" by Greatful Dead acoustically live at the Capitol Theatre Feb 2, 2024 featuring members of Goose.  Video by Peter Shapiro.

P.S. This is one of my favorite Grateful Dead songs.  Hence, the reason I am posting this cover by Orebolo including members of the band Goose.  

Tenor Madness: Joe Lovano and George Adams

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.  Two modern jazz tenor saxophone legends tackle the composition of another legend.  Joe Lovano and George Adams play Sonny Rollins' "Tenor Madness".  

Tenor Madness (Rollins). Joe Lovano, George Adams, tenor saxophones; Eddie Green, piano: John Hart, guitar; Tyrone Brown, bass and Lewis Nash, drums from the 1990 Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival Please visit the Jazz Video Guy’s new home: http://syncopatedjustice.com

Organ Grinder Swing - Jimmy Smith and Harold Land

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.  

Organ Grinder Swing Jimmy Smith, organ; Harold Land, tenor saxophone; John Hart, guitar and Jimmy Jackson Drums. Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival, 1990. Please visit the Jazz Video Guy’s new home: http://syncopatedjustice.com

Phish "Bathtub Gin" (revisited)

 

"Bathtub Gin" from Phish's 12/28/2023 show at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

Sonny Rollins with George Duke and Stanley Clarke

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

St. Thomas (Rollins), Mack the Knife (Weil) Sonny Rollins, tenor saxophone; George Duke, piano; Stanley Clarke, bass and Al Foster on drums. Live Under the Sky, Japan, June 22, 1981. Please visit the new home of the Jazz Video Guy: http://syncopatedjustice.com

In Memoriam: Duane Eddy

 

We fondly remember guitarist Duane Eddy, a pioneer of electric guitar in popular music.  To celebrate his legacy, above, are recordings of two of his best-known songs "Peter Gunn", the theme from the television show of the same name about the private detective, and "Rebel Rouser".  Linked below is the obituary for Duane Eddy from Premier Guitar, magazine.  

https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/guitarists/duane-eddy-has-passed

A Conversation with Billy Cobham - Becoming an Expat and Revisiting the Music of a Different Era

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

I spoke with the great drummer Billy Cobham recently for my Horace Silver documentary (http://itsgottobefunky.com). Before we talked about his time with Horace in the late 60s, he had something say about being an expat, and an upcoming tour where he will be revisiting some of his first recordings as a leader. http://billycobham.com #billycobham #horacesilver

Joe Lovano Celebrates John Coltrane

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Here's an oldie but goodie, an excerpt of the composition Like Sonny from John Coltrane week at Birdland in 2007 featuring Joe Lovano and Ravi Coltrane on tenor saxophones; Steve Kuhn, piano; Lonnie Plaxico on bass and the great Andrew Cyrille on drums. Interestingly, Steve Kuhn was Trane’s first pianist in his Quartet, before McCoy Tyner joined the group. When I filmed this video, I was producing Joe's website and collaborating on several video projects with him. Joe's deep respect and fascination for the Jazz Masters are integral aspects of his life.