Studio Jams #67 - "Watermelon Man" 

I’ve listened to this legitimately over 60 times in the past few years. That trumpet solo deserves an academy award!

That bass player is unreal. Picked up the bass riff from the tenor after one rep. Excellent fills and technique... just a badass musician all-around.

bassist kills it

That bass fill at 8:39 is killer. I played it back at least 6 times.

Now, this is what you call music. Man I love jazz. It's the only kind of music that just makes you feel good inside and out. Great way to end the day for me.

My middle school jazz band actually played this song, it was an absolute favorite.

That drum solo was killer! Mimicking the melody like that, I could still hear it in my head

Doing "Watermelon Man" as a jazz funk was a brilliant idea given the instruments available, especially with a bass player who can really bring it. While I love playing it as a Latin jazz piece myself, I sure loved hearing this deeply grooved reinterpretation. Really cool guys!

the basist is something else

The bass sounds cool to me...the guy is good and a creative bass player...

This guy can seriously play the sax

Bassist is BEASTING on em’!!! Must be awesome to be in the studio rocking out with your son!

Seriously cool band - the old and young guys work together in perfect harmony! And Herbie loves this version, I'm sure, cause it really swings.

I love many styles of music but jazz gives the player so much room to express himself. It speaks and sings without uttering a word! I love jazz!

the basist is the son of the saxophonist, music flows in the family

so deep in the pocket they finding lint!

Nice trumpet solo - musical and soulful!

I love it when us bassists are actually audible

Who else loves the way that Johnny comes in at 8:33 ??

That guy kill it on Saxophone, nice job!

You ain't SEEN this tenor guy's chops! Great job, guys!

I love how the drummer in his solo mimics the bass player. That was very cool

Dear Brilliant and Wonderful. This is the best music in the world. In any world. On any avenue.

That bassist is a monster! :)) Oh.....He's really grooving, both in fingerpicking and in slap. I'm digging his groves right now, and it's not easy at all! Very cool performance of everyone, bravo!

Finally a guy that plays slap bass that doesn't just sound like snap and rattle. Well done.

I don't how many times i played that and i never get tired of it

seein' the boys jam out is such a great feeling.

One thing I love in particular with these guys is: No Boasting in their playing ! Profi flute/saxist for 55 years.

Putting song list together for this next summer. I love this funky version of Watermelon Man!!

Been back half a dozen times in 3 days. Just can’t get enough of this jam. Wish I could give infinity thumbs...

All incredible musicians. Unreal.

could not stop smiling through the whole song. saxophone has infectious energy!

I don’t understand how anyone could dislike this

It doesn’t get better than this !!!!!!!!

Memorable tune has kept me company for 55 at 70.

That was some of the smoothest/ best playing I've ever seen, absolute vibe, absolute nuts

Frigging Amazing, God Bless you all. I’m a Drummer myself and you just blew my mind. Love you Gentlemen for sharing your Gifts ❤️🙏

Nice groove on this tune Thumbs up for upstate NY musicians! Long history of producing many greats from Buffalo, Syracuse, Utica, Albany, Schenectady & Troy.

Pure enjoyment for me and I'm sure, the guys playing this great music.

Dang, that was excellent !! You fellows just blew me away and made my day. That was freaking awesome (bass player myself 😊). I turned it up to listen and dance 😅 to. Beautiful day outside and I have windows open. My neighbor came over and said "who is this ?!!". Thank you for sharing. Rock On ✌️

Nice Band, Drums tuned nicely, everyone blends well together

9:24 that piano guy. Bad ass dude!

I was going to look at other covers of this song after this but I don't know if I even want to anymore, it's rare that a cover fulfills so much!

Best version of Watermelon Man ever!!! Mr. Johnny V Sr, I’ve never heard you before but am now convinced, as a long time sax player, you are the best I’ve EVER heard! Super solid, funky, tasty licks...you make me never want to play again! But thanks for the Inspiration

This music NEVER gets old..always a new interp around the corner -one you have not heard - so, flip it, let it sizzle..and bango!!!

Fantastic sax! The whole band is killing it.

PRINCE, would probably say THAT HORN WAS SPEAKING LOUD ,FOR REAL,and so say I ,Thanks for this post All. SEMPER FI

FANTASTIC.ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. Congrats all the way.

Hello mes super amis Enfin du véritable Funk Blues bravo. Votre Bluesman sur Hammond B3 et deux Leslies et ce depuis l'âge de cinq ans et maintenant 50 ans de de plus. Encore bravo à vous et j'espère voir toute l'équipe en Suisse. À très bientôt SERGE

Studio Jams has recorded this song at least 3 other times over the years but this is my favorite version. Really good tempo and the horns are spot on!!!

Solid 👌🏿👍🏿 Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤❤️

Studio Jams !!!! brings me back to the Days when????? I love this....

So wtf, did these guys seriously take 15 mins to talk it out and then played it this well? Some serious talent. I absolutely love this cover of Watermelon Man!

How can you not love jazz

such fun being had all round. WONDERFUL

I like this arrngmnt..very crispy and just easy and cool...Let the guitarman plays a solo thanks...happy Bday drummerman

Wow! Been a while since a performance lit me up like that - I literally grabbed my keyboard outta the corner, threw it on the desk, and jammed along ... thanks so much! Awesome job!

Wonderful, talented musicians! Great jam, guys! Your talent is well recognized and appreciated!!!

FUNK AS HELL! still watch again in 2022

AUG 2019 Studio Jams is one of the best thing that happened to RU-vid. The producer/s is/are unselfish! The musicians are awesome.

This is one of my all time fave videos, fave songs and fave performances by each guy in this band - but as a sax player, I gotta say this is one of the all time greatest tenor sax solos, bravo all, especially John. I know what joy you Viavattines have playing together - My 3 sons have a band they ask me to play and help arrange horns, record, etc. Smooth Talkin Perverts-mutant punk rock with (occasional) horns.

One of the Best versions of this song that I ever heard. Keeping it on the funky side of things. Nicely done

I played bass on this at our parent cafe during pickup at our school today, not nearly as slick as this, man these dudes are on another level entirely. Still, I had a gas, it’s a great tune.

This guy's drum kit sounds fucking amazing.

Tremendous!!!!!!! This rendition is the best version of this song I have heard.

So, i am a musician too from germany. Everybody is talking about the bass player. I think thats a good session with greatful players. All of them are first class. Helmut from Germany. 👍👍👍🎺💯💯

Not many families sound like this. Fantastic 😊

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE!!! You guys are such an collective and compliment each other! Such a joy to my ears...I even thought I heard the 13th note! Well Done!!!💝

This makes me want to listen to an entire album of this stuff.

Great, compliments to all with very good timings, you let the music open for room for accents and solo's....i'm happy to hear this

Awesome. Listening from New Zealand.

Wow incredible jam bass drums keys horns guitar everything wow!,,,

Great horn solos!!!

Viavattine's solo had that Michael Brecker vibe at 6:53. Loving this channel

What a great job on this! Good solos and arrangements; well recorded.

I come back here every six months or so...

Brroo...that sax...amazing!!!

That‘s the „Watermelon Jam“ 🔥

These guys are really grooving and I'm feeling it!

Just stumbled across this - glad i stayed. Solid funky Whadda Mellon Mon.

Excellent!!! Fantastic!!!!

Nice Bass and beat 👍

Masters at work and they make it look so easy.

Great band, great horn solos! Love all the rhythm players too!

Very nice rendition of the Master, very well done!

Was für tolle Menschen und wundervolle Musiker!!! ich liebe das!!

Watermelon Man with a hot funky stank on it. I love it! 🎷😎👍

I'm so happy I subscribed to this ... It makes my feet move every time and brings me joy.

Like this group and great sound. Marvellous sax play.

Excellent trumpet solo.

Dam,That was as smoooth as a fresh paved road, wooowh! Frigen awesome

Outstanding! You guys smoked this one. That bass fill was killer, jay-sus with hot sauce! Sax player’s solo, trumpet player, drum solo, guitar, you guys nailed it. Great job! Btw, i’ve been in many bands myself and your guy’s bantering about the arrangement before getting into it is so familiar… exactly how many bands talk at rehearsal!

That drumsolo!!! Holy shit what a god!! :D

CHWAŁA PANU ZA TAKĄ MUZĘ!!

pfiouuuuu.💥❤ ENORME !!!!!! Quel Groove, quelle complicité. BRAVO !!!!👏

Man O man! What a treat to my ears. Great rendition of an old favorite of mine. Great job all!

Very nice. Thanks

How could you NOT like this video?!?!

the bass fill at 5:27 is so amazing

Brilliant stuff! 😊😊👏👏👏