I discovered them...in early 80s..at 11. Now I own TWO BARITONES.. a Selmer super action 80...n a Jean Cartier..both with low As...n high F#..... so you could say... it's a very big part of my life
Jazz The reason I joined the Columbia Record Club Whenever I’d saved enough of my allowance to buy a new record I would Now no one knows what a record player was!
I couldn't agree more; a superb analogy 'like gold pouring from a cup'. He's always fantastic, despite the fact that he has the looks of a banking exec. What a fantastic technique and delicate touch, always the epitome of taste. Of course, everyone in All the things you are, here, is great. I also find the interplay of Mulligan and Desmond magically complimentary at every step during fugue ensemble work. Bach is in there somewhere, especially prominent in the fantastic Mulligan/Brubeck/Desmond fugues that end the piece. Sheer magic!!! I can now die in peace! Joe S-M
This has to be one of the greatest Paul Desmond solos of all time--he starts swinging harder and harder, he plays louder, with real aggression but also real joy. And Ilove Brubeck's perfect comping behind him.
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The coolest thing about Paul Desmond's playing (besides his tone, which is often flute-like!) is that he uses this concept: he will take a short idea or motif, and then repeat it, keeping the rhythm the same, but changing the notes to fit the new chords of the tune as they arise. One of the ways that this concept can be used is to create tension that is finally released when the soloist stops using that motif (tho this is not what Desmond does here--he creates a momentary tension, but then steps back into his flow of ideas). You can also hear this "repeated motif" concept at 1:24 to 1:38, and quite prominently at 1:54 to 2:03, as he twists and turns that motif. Once you know what this concept sounds like, you will be hearing it in lots of his solos. Happy hunting!
Dude thank you for explaining this and I'm not a musician in any sense..absolutely no knowledge but I have a deep love and appreciation for jazz as I equate to the visual art which I am a practitioner of..and though I've heard Desmond a million times before and LOVE his soloing I never knew this. I think I kind of understand because that repetition thing and release you talk about was always a cool thing that I sort of liked but never really was aware of it until now!
I am not so sure about some of the fashion choices on this one but the musicality is off the charts! I can't get enough of listening to Paul Desmond's tone.
The 70s were the nadir of men’s fashion. I was lucky enough to be at Berkeley in the late 50s and loved going across the bridge tonSFvand seeing him live, along with Ahmad Jamal and the MJQ and many others. Hair was short and I think I wore Madras Giant shirts and chinos with Bass Weejuns and still got in.
The immortal version of Desmond and Mulligan on steroids? (due the richness and incredibly rich ideas that come pouring throughout). Unbelievably Good. Bravo Dave and all of you!
please beam me back to the 70's!!! those were the most amazing years ever!! these brilliant musicians are the truest example of what the soul of that time was. i feel so grateful to have had them as my formative years!!!!!!!!! bravo!!!
+Nat Simpkins Dawson was the best drummer Brubeck ever worked with, in my opinion, even better than Joe Morello. Alan swung just as much, but was much looser.
Desmonds style alone could have gotten tiring but as is often the case the group creates more than the sum! Loved them all and miss them. Never thought of Joe Morello or Shelly Manne either as "showy" at all.
The interplay between Gerry and Paul is like a barock fuge, with the bariton playing the left hand, alto the right hand. This is exactly the right song to showcase their ability of chamber music playing. Genial.
Paul Desmond, sempre così impeccabile, riesce a pensare l'impensabile, jazzisticamente parlando, assecondato in maniera commovente da Mulligan. E Brubeck, in versione pseudo-frickettona.. Spettacolo puro!
These musicians are so talented and it is so soothing to just listen. Close your eyes and it takes me back to the time when I wasn't even born. Anyone who enjoys Cab Calloway and Louis Armstrong knows exactly what I mean.
Paul Desmond's tone is unlike anyone else. Saxophones can create a horrible honk but Paul made it sing with such a beautiful tone. Thanks for posting this.
great great performance. I repeat and repeat this. Somehow, this one got all the elements there- team work, beautiful rhythm, talents, pure joy from the musicians.
Eyes closed.. in the pocket. It’s bittersweet how such a unique and beautiful style of music has faded over time. I would give anything to have been around to see these guys in their prime. What a time it must’ve been to be alive! Thanks for this video it made my day
Love all these guys, used to have many of Brubeck's Quartet albums (w/ Wright, Desmond and Morello) and I used to crank up the stereo after class in high school and try to keep up w/Morello on my drum set, LOL, but listening to Gerry Mulligan just stuns me. The way he does those runs makes it sound like a flamenco guitar transcription for baritone sax. Amazing technique. Thanks for posting this gem. Liked and Favorited.
Intensely beautiful to behold this immense group of talented passion from an earlier age. 2021 and onward must remember this or things will most definitely not end up well. AI? Ha.... good luck copying this chief.
Wonderful a treasure. I didn't know that Desmond and Mulligan recorded their imortal perfomance of this song with Brubeck (who is superb, as usual). Many THX!
Bach, Prez, Desmond, Mulligan, Barry Harris -- the great musical poets of their respective generations! I feel so lucky to have heard the last three in person, to have Prez's recordings, and to have grown up listening to Bach.
Questi sono i pilastri su cui si basano i nostri jazzisti attuali, sono mostri sacri, e vanno ascoltati più volte prima di capirne la profondità, GRANDI !!!!
