On July 25, 2012, Wynton Marsalis with Ali Jackson, Victor Goines, Marcus Printup, Chris Crenshaw and many others performed at St. John's Church in London, in memory of trumpet player Abram Wilson.
My mother requested this when I was approx. 10 and when she passed 30 years later, we fulfilled the promise. I still remember the audible gasp of hundreds of doctors, lawyers, teachers, civil servants when I announced what awaited them outside the chapel. Following a horse drawn carriage carrying my mom when "The Saints" played was healing to my soul and everyone else. Even more healing that it's true. That's the way I want to go out as well.
Wynton is such a beautiful dude, he never forgot where he came from , and his entiire life and career has only added to and embelished the memory of our most beloved Son....Satchmo Armstrong. This really captures the sound and feel of New Orleans even as far away as London. Right on Wynton!!
@@jesuischarlie6381 Yes, St. Johns is on the south bank of the River Thames, near Waterloo Station. Which made "Down by the Riverside" all the more appropriate.
@@TheSpikehereI was trying to figure out how in New Orleans there would be all these confused and fascinated white folks looking like they’d never seen a second line before. I get it now.
This video is also a great teaching tool to show young musicians how jazz musicians communicate the music with each other. Notice how just a simple gesture, such as raising the bell of his horn signaled something to the rest of them. Pointing a finger up let everyone know they were going to transpose it up a step. Wynton shouted out A-flat (the key the next song would be played in). He even gets the drummers back on track when they were in three (the meter) and the piece had changed to four. Great stuff
I knew Abram, personally, and was so glad that he lived and blessed us with his gift and gave me my first string of gigs in London, from one fellow American to another. Classy guy who left too soon but so glad that I got to perform with him the times that I did. I realize people commenting are mostly focused on the music, if not other artists or topics, but I wanted to pay respect and acknowledge the whole point of this video and spirit of Abram Wilson. Rest well, friend, and God bless his family.
Yes, there are "other artists" all celebrating the life of their dear friend. I think that sentiment is hard to miss. I'm sorry for your loss and that of his family.
wow honestly that is one of the coolest most moving things i have ever seen and heard in my life , what an incredible tribute there dear friend Abram Wilson he would of be looking down and listening and dancing to that in heaven
What a send off! I am sure that the departed is in Heaven still smiling and playing along with the musicians. I have always said that when my time comes I would love a New Orleans funeral. Don't think it will happen. Just a thought.
beautiful, I love this parade is extraordinary, joy, sharing, love, friendship, emotions that arise from this music. Thank you for this good time spent with you. Friendship of France. Michelle
We've lost so many great jazz musicians... I'm glad though to see their lives celebrated like this. Had to break out my horn and play along when they started to play Amazing Grace, just starting to learn the trumpet myself so I don't know many tunes yet - but it was nice to join them there for a bit.
I was lucky enough to be in NYC when I caught a cakewalk coming down the East Side of the Park, only it was for a wedding and not a funeral....sometimes there's no difference😂 I am sure any couple willing to do that has at least a chance though. Certainly made my day. What a great American tradition.
Imagine if you will...Wynton home from Julliard, Mr Ellis on break and. Branford all playing at Tips.oh yeah those were the days.Doesn’t get much better than that.Thosis quite cool however.
