August 11, 2014 Marciac, France Wynton Marsalis (trumpet), Walter Blanding (sax), Ted Nash (sax), Elliot Mason (trombone), Dan Nimmer (piano), Carlos Henriquez (bass), Ali Jackson (drums)
This video really grounded for me how jazz is the most emotional and conversation based music ever invented. This was truly a captivating and humane conversation with such meaning behind every note and phrase. Loved it.
I love the joyful and supportive look Ted Nash gives Elliot Mason after his solo @7:03. Only heard good things about the guy, and it's just such a nice gesture from a great musician.
Great Performance! Musicians with tremendous skill in their craft and beacon for jazz and the arts overall. P.S Mr Elliot Mason, that solo could not have been any more appropriate. Gives me goosebumps everytime.
Its honestly kind of both, in most of the cases here its because they like what they hear, but often times in the jazz world we laugh because someone quotes a different song that is somewhat relevant, whether it came up in conversation just before the run, or if its like a standard that probably shouldnt be quoteable over the changes but they make it work anyways.
Love it, lots of syncopation! Just as an observation, I've noticed over the last year or so that Wynton grips his horn a bit differently putting his left index finger over the top of the main bell pipe.
Every one of these musicians is on the genius plane for sure, but I just love the rhythm section. Everything they do is so understated, tasteful, or extravagant if the moment requires it. I want to see them live some day.
+Sean Hendricks It' a custom made mouthpiece, unsure of the maker, but he has a serious allergy to nickel, which most mouthpieces are made of. He used to have a signature mouthpiece from Giddings and Webster, but he's no longer working with them as far as I know.
Haha, I know right ?! :P The time you post it you think you're all cool and stuff and then a few months later you see it again and you are like "WHY ?..." lol
