I honestly can't get enough of this song... I listen to it at least 6 times a day. I'm going to watch James Carter perform in Portland May 11! So excited!!!
Bella versión,aunque para mí gusto ,demasiada demostración de técnica que la hace fría;muy bello el acompañamiento de la orquesta y el clarinete suavizan la versión. Resumiendo:para los amantes de la técnica por sobre lo romántico,es mi modesta opinión. Recomiendo la versión de Joan Chamorro al frente de la Saint Andreu Jazz Band y como solista a Luiggi Grasso,mucho más modesta ,ya que se trata de una orquesta de adolescentes. Saludos cordiales desde Buenos Aires , Argentina 🇦🇷🌞
Nice sax version but I was most excited when I heard the announcer say, "and our guest conductor, Lennie Niehaus". What an icon of jazz, jazz arrangers and musical scoring for films.
this whole program was great- awesome blend of legends with the young and upcoming cats of the time... someone needs to tap carnegie hall on the shoulder and remind them to give jazz a little tlc again!
Even within the confines of a classically restrictive musical environment, Mr. Carter is able to curtain his pugnacious ferocity and present us a kind of gentleness that is akin to the touch of a baby's skin. Such are the capabilities of one whose creative insights, inspiration and dexterity are unquenchably unmatched - at this time season.
@@MichaelJohnson-yu3vo Much respect to you, my brother. Isn't it so nice to hear Mr. Carter over and over again as he preaches saxophonically with such musical clarity, confidence and, of course, effervescence? Certainly! Lohvissimo!
Conductor/Arranger Lennie Niehaus is truly a classic....In my estimation somewhat underrated, but a fabulous composer as well as a highly capable reedman in the very essence of the West Coast jazz tradition (not to mention an alumnus of the Kenton Orchestras)..this piece is reminiscent of the 'Mancini' sound which pervades my collection.......Oh, and incidentally, Carter is playing rather well himself.
I've just finished uploading my 3 part video of James Carter at Newport Jazz from August 4th. He was well worth the trip. As great as this version of Laura is, for me nothing can compare to Teddy Edwards version captured on the Good Gravy album [Contemporary OJCCD-661-2]. A good friend of mine named his daughter based on hearing that Edwards version during her conception. Edwards' Laura is not on RU-vid, but his smoldering version of Lover Man is. Carter is exquisite and carries the torch !
Grande James Carter desde la primera vez que lo escuche quede sorprendido con el poder de su sax, su tecnica extendida es muy amplia digna de admiracion y uan pregunta a todos los señores musicos saxofonistas, ¿que boquilla esta usando James? ¿cual es la marca de esa boquilla y de ese saxofon ?
This rendition is one of the most beautiful things I've experienced! I thank God for the ability to hear because of performances like this. Impeccable phrasing! The definition of lovely! Well done James Carter!
Part of me was really hoping this was gonna be a really jazzy cover of an obscure Billy Joel song…. but this is even better somehow I actually really briefly interacted with and got to watch James perform live when I attended Blue Lake some years ago one summer, truly a living legend and what an honor it was, my jazz blasphemous @ss probably didn’t deserve to see him lol
The tenor is a1926/27 Conn 'New Wonder' modified by Martin Suter of 'BLASHAUS' with modern Yamaha type keys.Re-aligned main body with a PanAm neck,'Buck Rogers' 30M style side slung octave mech. It's basically a Conn with rolled tone holes but with modern ergonomics. About $10 k but worth every penny. English 'Lawton BB 'mouthpiece.
@@MrReedmonkey What we have here is the best of the best . The Conn with modern ergos converted by a genius Suter, played by Carter who is a master ,and a real gentle gent , with a Geoff Lawton Mouthpiece , handmade and finished in Macclesfield England . Knowing this stuff may not be important to some but knowing this stuff can add another dimension . Bit like listening to his sister Regina playing on Paganini's Guarneri 'Cannone' violin .It can't get much better. Peace . Jonny .
@@jonviol thanks again Jonny, it is important to me. I don't idolise people, but his playing always brings me to joyful tears. He is a great inspiration, particularly to tenor players like myself. Warm regards, ken
this version is cool, but I prefer Pete Christlieb's version, just because he plays a little more reserved than James. They're both amazing players. At that level of virtuosity, it's all about individual artistic choices towards the music.
Carter is playing a Conn 'New Wonder 1927' tenor with Yamah/Selmer type keys with a cut and shunted main body,rolled tone holes with a Panam neck ,30M 'Buck rogers type octave key. Modified by Martin Suter of 'Blashaus,Switzerland. Geoff Lawton Mouthpiece 7*BBs (then) Now use a 11& BB Special.. NOT A C MELODY. ATB Jonny
Laura con fabuloso vestido de noche, entra a un bar de media noche, tan pronto da un paso en el bar la música comienza a tocar, las miradas bajo la luz tenue del lugar se distraen un instante con brillo perlado de la sonrisa de Laura, y aún que está sola y no ha buscado la atención de la gente y es ahora el centro de atención del lugar...
@SneakyTeaBag for "15k each" as if someone's got a boatload of them somewhere and they're selling like hotcakes. what's it gonna be? a nice used car or a saxophone?
