" Autumn Leaves " Chet Baker - Paul Desmond 

Everyone's like the trumpet/sax are great and I'm sitting here thinking the drumming is out of the world

shoutout to all the young people listening to this kickass music

Wow, Autumn Leaves has me sitting here forgetting about the whole corona virus for 7 minutes and how effective music can be.

My favorite recording of Autumn Leaves. Huge fan of all of these musicians. The drums give this recording such drive and authority.

It's rare to hear a recording where EVERYONE in the ensemble is so spot on. You can tell they were having a ball doing this.

I do not care what anybody says about this rendition of Autumn Leaves. My comment is this: This is what jazz is all about. Absolutely beautiful!

Holy mackerel!! What a lineup. This is like a super-group of jazz players. Paul Desmond had absolutely the coolest sound ever.

i have never heard the drums be played like this. it’s beautiful.

Chet Baker's solo: 0:54 Paul Desmond's : 2:32 Bob James's: 4:12 Wrapping up: 5:47

I’m a flute player... that drummer is killin it

I was feeling like crap. Then I clicked on this, and it brought my mood and feeling back up high!

This song always gives me the feel of a rainy day and a cup of coffee

The whole rhythm section is absolutely unreal oh my god

THIS DRUMMING IS AMAZING! My god, Steve Gadd, how?! I listen in awe.

While I admire anyone who dares to play jazz, from the beginning to the avante-garde of today, I have always favored the sounds of Chet and Paul, and others like them. The smooth, clean, and clear sounds appeal the most, and I'm a guitar player!

Desmond had such a beautiful tone.

This swings hard, man! The Masters at work. Love it!

Originally available on Chet's 1974 album, "She Was Too Good To Me." An incredible album, start to finish.

i am here because of „jazz for two“ it’s sad and beautiful...

Chet is among my favorite all time greatest male jazz Vocalists .... and HE IS A STELLAR TRUMPETEER

I'm sad to admit I didn't discover Chet Baker until recently. I love this period in jazz and this man is simply incredible.

You can hear the strong influence of Elvin Jones in Gadd's playing. Man, he's killing it here. Everyone's killing it here.

Love how the bass playing style changes when Desmond's solo begins and then falls back into the groove.

Jazz, with its rich history and vibrant melodies, stands as a true testament to the beauty of human creativity. It is a genre that defies boundaries, fusing various musical influences and cultural expressions into a harmonious tapestry of sound. Jazz appreciation goes beyond mere enjoyment; it involves an immersion into a world of improvisation, syncopation, and emotional storytelling. The intricate interplay between instruments, the expressive solos, and the collective energy of a jazz ensemble create a captivating experience for both the musicians and the audience. From the smoky clubs of New Orleans to the grand stages of international jazz festivals, this art form has transcended time and geography, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural fabric of the world. Jazz appreciation invites us to explore the depths of human expression, to celebrate individuality within the collective, and to experience the pure joy of spontaneous musical creation. It is a genre that constantly evolves, embracing new influences and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Jazz appreciation is a lifelong journey, a never-ending quest to uncover new rhythms, discover hidden gems, and connect with the universal language of music.

Chet and Paul: two of the most lyrical jazzmen I love,

Chet was often a very under-rated trumpeter.He could play beautiful solos, and extemporize imaginatively.

"Las hojas muertas" (título original: "Les feuilles mortes") es una canción francesa de 1945 con letra de Jacques Prévert y música de Joseph Kosma. Fue popularizada por Yves Montand y la música del estribillo se convirtió en un standard jazz, con el título de "Autumn leaves" (Hojas de otoño). Gran parte del atractivo armónico para los músicos de jazz estriba en que las estrofas presentan una típica progresión siguiendo un ciclo de cuartas y el estribillo utiliza una escala húngara menor de manera fluida. "Las Hojas de Otoño" Las hojas que caen, vuelan por la ventana. Las hojas de otoño de rojo y oro. Veo tus labios, los besos de verano, las manos quemadas por el sol que yo solía tomar. Desde que te fuiste los días son largos. Y pronto escucharé la vieja canción de invierno... Pero tú eres lo que más extraño mi vida, cuando las hojas del otoño empiezan a caer. Desde que te fuiste los días son largos y pronto escucharé la vieja canción de invierno. Pero tú eres lo que más extraño mi vida, cuando las hojas del otoño empiezan a caer.

I have this album in my collection. It’s one of the greatest pieces of jazz music I’ve ever heard. The musicians are out of this world. When I get on the boat late at night, on the quiet waters of the Gulf, the music takes me to another dimension. It’s transformative.

I heard this group in person in NYC. Chet and Paul have always been two of my all time jazz favorite musicians.

Calling this song a master piece is an understatement

I love Chet Baker.I can’t get enough of them.I think so greatest jazz musicians.❤🎉

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I was fortunate to meet Chet Baker in Las Vegas at the Four Queens just before he passed. On his breaks he came to talk to our little table of four. We asked for an autograph but he adamantly refused. There was a total of about fifteen people in the audience. He swung the Four Queen’s hand down to the table that night. What a gentle soul, and a class musician. Great band too.

Steve Gadd absolutely kills it on this track!

Where's the love for Ron Carter? His backing was solid af

So many amazing musicians on one song. Classic jazz all around.

that harmony was played in God level

Steve gadd. One of the best and most versatile drummers out there. He plays rock. He plays blues. He play funk. He plays it all

Kudos to the engineers who captured the drums' every nuance, balanced perfectly with the other instruments....

Paul Desmond’s tone=the definition of smooth!

In Steve Gadd's hands, the drums aren't just a rhythm instrument. They're a MUSICAL instrument! He's one of the best of all time.

Incredible sound ... Chet Baker and Paul Desmond together. Amazing combination.

Interprétation exceptionnelle par des virtuoses de la trompette et saxophone. Vraiment sublime comme interprétation instrumentale.

@1:43 is the most incredible break I've ever heard. Bass player and drums LOCKED IN, then straight back into a bebop feel

This is truly a phenomenal group of musicians.

2:33 The way Paul Desmond takes over can only be called ever so smoooooooooooooooothththththly.

I have heard hundreds of different "Autumn Leaves" by different musicians and this is for sure and for me one of the best of its recordings. People tend to talk only about the collaboration by Chet and Paul Desmond but I like also Hubert Laws' flute and Bob James' electric piano. Very beautiful and still "modern interpretation" of "Autumn Leaves".

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Ron Carter still with us. Thank God

I'm so sick and tired of comparison. Miles was better...bla bla...Clifford Brown blew them both away...bla bla... Dizzy was better. Bla bla bla. Reminds me of today's "shredder ethic" You can measure technique but you cannot measure SOUL! Just immerse yourself in the lyricism of these two phenomenal musicians (not to mention the rhythm section that swings like a mofo) and LOVE IT for what it is...not for what it "could" be "if" someone else played it.

Bob James just really playing those chords that give you that autumn vibe.

So much of what most modern Tunes lack, a history of history, hitting all the gears, grinding not so much, flowing like a river, just more great stuff!

fits Baker and Desmond's styles perfectly

DC Young's comments ring true. Really appreciated. Paul Desmond was one of a kind. If Debussy was born 100 years later and could blow, it might have been Paul. How lyrical and yet, such dry wit and humor. Much thanks.

No es música de otro tiempo, es de todos los tiempos. Muchas gracias Adrian desde Argentina

Estoy aquí por mi flaco, Tae :’)

great drumming that enhanced swinging choruses . Fabulous 'inter-action" !

I loved this album, literally wore it out. It was Desmond's last recording before he died. Thanks for the upload!

Brilliant all around, but that drumming.....words almost can't describe, it's infectious.

The bass at 2:39 gets me every time

Shout out to the piano player, Bob James. I'm not normally a big fan of jazz, but this is amazing!

It's so loose, so 'matter of factual' and yet so lyrical. Awsome band achievement. One of the freshest renditions of one of the most performed jazz standards ever. Superb!

What a Bob James improvisation. Really deep and beauty. This song makes me cry...

Is it crazy that I'm always brought to tears just from listening to this song? It just makes me so happy for some reason.

Steve Gadd was on this?! I can't even... He's like the Vodka of percussion - mixes well with just about anything.

I think this just may be my most favorite recording of all time. The way the comp section grooves and how they just go in on Chet's second chorus solo. Maaaan.

Such beauty. Baker's trumpet playing. The logic of his melodic concepts. Agree with others: Masters at work.

I remember vividly my Tatay who plays as cool as Paul Desmond on the alto sax and even tenor sax. This piece was played by the Romy Posadas Band when they had an 8-year stint at Hyatt Hongkong. They were a sensation then in the 70's. Musicians emulated that group.

I admire a lot of sax players, but for me, enjoyable listening - Paul Desmond, man! It is just a very relaxing style - sit back and have an adult beverage. I like a lot of aggressive players too but I find with Paul - even people that aren't big jazz fans can get into it. And that's not to say that he's playing Jazz for Beginners. It's his personality and humor that come through his instrument. Gone too soon. Reading stories about him and what he wrote himself - too bad he never finished that book. I really love his odd sense of humor. Cover of his Summertime album - all icicles! One of the original "characters" of jazz.

How man!!! Amazing! This swings! Drummer! Flute! Desmond! Bob! Carter! Chet is superb!!!!!

Not much better out there than jazzy and classical...love this music

All cooked in their own way. The rhythm section I could listen to often.

You could put lyrics to about anything Paul Desmond ever played.... improvs, no matter the tempo...runs, riffs arpeggios. There is a softness, subtlety, an ethereal understatement about it all.

wooo!!!! those guys sounded so free in the song. Beautiful Ron funks it up man

Really interesting version. The feel is very dominated by Gadd, took me a while to relax into it. No one else would have played it like that. Swings in an unusual way. Carter drives it beautifully.

This song makes me so happy it feels like a restaurant scene from a disney movie

omg that drummer blows my mind

Steve Gadd is just a legend. Doesnt get better than him... Props to everyone who is a part of this, though!

Es magia esta canción

listening to this while eating cheese and drinking wine in my own veranda. watching the city lights below. stay classy youtube!

Only now I m begining to appreciate this kind of music..thank you audrey. .

This music is absolutely amazing.

There is no cup of coffee on Earth that could possibly compliment this amazing performance and I am sad now.

les feuilles d'automne se ramassent à la pelle dans un poème !!! magnifique duo bravo aux 2 musiciens ...quel talent !!!

Oh man, this trumpet solo is pure gold!

Two of the best, swinging yet humble genius improvisers

S. Gadd is just on another planet but so tight with the rest of the band. AMAZING!

Best drummer I ever heard, goodness gracious 🥁💛

Hat off to all the musicians playing on this recording. Bob James' keyboard in particular is mesmerising. This must be the best version I've ever heard of this song.

This is a great piece of music by some of the greatest jazz musicians. A fast, smooth, and pulsating rhythm. Thanks Chet, Paul, Ron, Steve, Bob. Hubert...You are forever, jazz immortals.

Honestly props to Steve Gadd, think it's been just a minute of the whole piece and I'm already amazed by his drumming

Esta es la mejor versión .. esto es amar el jazz el idioma universal de la música

Damn how much more monstrous can you get, these players will live forever!

Chet and Paul together are a beautiful mix. And the rest of the group are masterful. What a wonderful uplifting performance. Music of the gods!

Steve Gadd great drummer love the sound en timing

I ❤️ this song so much...And this rendition is pure fucking P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N...Chet is on fire and Bob James on keys...W-O-W!!!

Two maestros in their prime with a magical song by Kosma and Prévert. What more can a man want from life?

What a great line up and performance.

Absolutely amazing! Giants

Everyone is so pinpoint on point in this recording it blows my mind. I think that is why it is so fun to listen to.