Jesse Cook - Baghdad (Live) 

Cultures fusing through music is sublime.

I just "discovered" Jesse Cook last night (PBS). His music has all the elements that I love. What a marvelous charismatic musician. I am transfixed by the music he and his group make; unique and exciting.

If I could, I would follow this band everywhere they go and never miss a concert. The musicianship is just unparalleled!!!!!!

No exploration of Latin music is complete without a selection or two from Jesse Cook, master flamenco guitarist. I was privileged once to attend his concert. Small venue, jammed and intimate. He was backed by an entire percussion ensemble (like in this vid). At his insistence, NO ONE was in their seat. EVERYONE was dancing down the aisles in a giant Rhumba fest! It was one of the finest shows I've ever been in presence for. I became aware of him initially when I found his "Montreal Live" cd in a world music bin at Barnes and Noble. I own his whole catalog now. When I had occasion after that show to meet him for an autograph, he inquired how I happened to know of him? lol And that's exactly what I told him. He was so humble and lovely...and TALL. From Canada and new in his career, he'd clearly underestimated his fresh popularity in the states. For me, he's unparalleled in his genre.

One of my favourite Canadian artists. He brings the world home. I love the Arabic music so much.

The best guitarist thank you for adorable performance bravo!💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏

13 years later, I miss music like this...

The amazing violinist is Chris Church - a Canadian from the East Coast. About ten years ago, I attended a Jesse Cook outdoor concert. It was a beautiful warm summer night sitting outdoors surrounded by the vineyards of "Jackson Estates" in the Niagara area of southern Ontario. What a fabulous evening and performace and the setting was gorgeous. I'll always remember that lovely night!

Thanks for mentioning Chris Church. I’ll have to look him up. He is amazing. A great violinist, indeed!

Such an amazing ble d of flamenco and Arabic music. Jesse Cook and Chris on the violin is just astounding.

The man is a genius....incredible technique...simply beautiful.

After reading so many comments and realizing how loved these guys are around the world, I feel so privileged to say I get to see them here in my little hometown of Vernon, BC for the THIRD time!!!! Looking forward to October 2018

You can clearly hear the centuries of Arabic cultural influence on Spain in this piece.

❤ Baghdad ❤

Brilliant, simply brilliant! Seeing them live last year was one of the musical highlights of my life.

I’m from my beautiful city Baghdad thanks Jesse

❤ love it ❤ fantastic .im dancing thank you for your music ❤️🎶🎶 ole ole❤

It's impossible to sit when listening to Jesse's music! I've been to three of his concerts and each time everyone, young and old, were up on their feet dancing almost the whole time! I love it. :)

Beyond fantastic! Completely MESMERIZING! Bravo to Jesse Cook and to all of the wonderful musicians, performers and assistants both on and off stage. This is music that shakes me right down to my soul!

As a classically trained guitarist, this is one of my favorite pieces ever. My border collie and I dance around the living room to this, as if I were 20 and he were 5.

Baghdad 💖🇮🇶love you so much 💖

we are transformed to unknown places of wonder and amazement. Thank you Jesse and your associates.

Absolutely beautiful music, Thank you, Jessie Cook🙂😀🤩👏

I personally love seeing the background musicians or/and dancers get a big smile on their e faces!

i miss my home city baghdad peace ✌️ for baghdad

thank you mr jesse ..your music soo nice .wowwww .baghdad my town ..

Baghdad in my heart ❤️

Saw Jesse in Walnut Creek downtown. It was lovely. I had to ask for the evening off from work. All worth it!

Amazing .. LOVE BAGDAD

What An Inspirational Music ! Greetings From Baghdad . I hope That you can tour In Baghdad someday .

Congratulations maestro ! I love listening to such beautiful music

N I C E!!! I enjoy his music and the 'guest' folks that join him on stage!

Jesse Cook the BEST!

thankyou for carying on the culture

A great moment to share : Thank you, Dear !

love you Baghdad and i well never forget you

Fr... Martha.... love you Jesse Cook!

Самый лучший был состав тогда, замечательные исполнители и шикарный концерт!!!

Beautiful! Thank you for posting! I am falling in love with his music.

I keep coming back to this masterpiece. It's sublime.

baghdad is in my heart how far iam its still there with all lovely things

Grand compositeur de très grand génie, il a composé de si belles musiques toutes plus ennivrantes les unes que les autres; je suis si heureuse de l'avoir connu, quelle belle découverte! merci pour toute cette beauté!

I absolutely love this and all of Jesse Cook's music!

CRAZY ENERGY for a journey into the here to fore unknown. LIGHT THE FUSE for the final countdown!

Love all of Jesse's music..love this as well, completely beautiful music played in this whole concert! peace..

If he is playing on the same continent, GO SEE HIM!! You will not regret it

Congratulations from Brazil.👋👋

It melts my heart , 💔

Mr. Cook you make good music

Господи !!! Какая же там бешеная энергия!!! Это умопомрачительно!!!!охота в пляс пуститься!!!

Thank you thank you thank you thank you jesse

Fangoshstatic. Always music putting everything together!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love this. It's all that was and could be.

My love is Baghdad

It is very very awesome!!!

Thank you Jesse. Danke.

¡MUY BUENO! I can tell he has a deep understanding about World Root Music and he also respects the power of traditional percussion.

Wow, Jesse needs to play at the Palau de la Musica in Barcelona!

O...M...G....Jesse Cook and the folks on this stage are absolutely amazing.

Baghdad 😔😔 I miss you baghdad

Todavia me encanta esta cancion🎸🎶🎻, bravissimo !❤💫

Beyond amazing, with a bunch of so talented artists...

So lovely to see musicians of this lvl come together and create something this beautiful. Definitely a favourite!

I've picked this amazing piece to skate to for my latest figure skating program. It's amazing to move to. Glorious mix of guitar and middle-eastern sounds. Love love love it.

Most people can,t appreciate how wonderful this actually is.

All on the stage are so awesome!👍☺

And of course alot of thank to you Vitaly

******* SUPER !!!!

L♥VE From Baghdad !

Baghdad the greatest place in the word !

Baghdad Is my city❤️ I love Jesse

Amazing music for an amazing city..thanks Jesse

Son fenomenales Jesse. Felicitaciones desde Quito- Ecuador

wow I love it, is so great this composition with oriental music °!!!!!!!!!

WOW - thanks for your invite to comment - WOW - what a piece of music - what a thrill it gives, to be alive - if only it could be sent forward to all the negatives we are told of today - the energy and happiness blows me away - please everyone, join me - more positive and less negative in our world! Thanks for posting - and hugs to Jesse Cook and his group!

It's the most relaxing and tasty thing I listen to to inspire me and work.... It would be great to have Jesse Cook in Cartagena at Cafe del Mar!!!

This guy was really good! I wonder if he still is...I should like to see something from now, not only 15 years ago...

AMAZING MUSIC GROUP...THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

Saw Jesse in London, Ontario some time ago. If he "comes to your town" get tickets. Amazing performer.

Hot like HELL,love it!!!!!

Amazing Jesse as ever. ❤❤❤

live sounds more vivid than recorded...added to my playlist!

Eine Zusammenkunft exzellenter Virtuosen , ein Erlebnis für Zuhörer und Zuschauer. Vielfältige Kulturen harmonieren perfekt miteinander bei der interpretation von Musik schlechthin.

Magnificient James Cook,Samba Squad and violinist Chris Church

GREAT CLASSIC MIDETERRANEAN

Just watched him in concert last night. Excellent as always.

No lo conocía hasta hoy y me ha emocionado mucho , tanto como cuando oigo a mi amado Paco de Lucia!!!

wow this makes me want to dance. Just fantastic.....first time I heard mr.cook was on Pandora. In love with his guitar e Dr since.Super

In love with his music!

Thanks for share ! Pure Passion et Musique ! Respect

GREAT TO HEAR A REAL GUITARIST WITH RICK LAZAR ONE OF BEST HAND PERCUSSIONISTS AROUND! MUSIC SCENE IN TORONTO JUST SO SUPERIOR TO BC BUT COULDN; T PAY ME ANY AMOUNT TO LIVE THERE! IAN MCQUADE-WOODWINDS.

Gracias!

lovely, especially the dancing parts of the music :)

I really enjoy jesse cook music .that iand fried of mine got married sept.25 2015.

Blood boiler! James sounds and look great! Wow!

one ideal way to chase the blues

This is true excellence,stunning

attended Javier Limon's "FLAMENCO ORIGINES' (World Music Institute at Kaufman Hall, NY) last night with some superb young musicians and great cuating by Javier, and that has me looking for more. Loved the enrgey of this - and the beginning was 'muy flamenco'

the best music

Baghdad 💔