I really appreciate Chris taking the time to make sure that the form (even the solo's) was tight. As musicians, we hear and feel things differently, but it's important for bandmates to know what the other is hearing and feeling to communicate the music to the listeners well. We can all learn a lot from this clip.
His name is Christian Scott, all of the guys in this video put out an album called Rewind That. It's an amazing album, highly recommend you check it out.
I'd like to see Pridgen work with Christian Scott or another jazz musician again. I felt that Pridgen's in pocket yet wild gospel kinda style combined with Scott's compositions made the music more driving and exciting. The drumming really increased the head nod factor.
Fuck people saying, "dude, can you just groove"?! He is unique in his Style! People, what part of "non academical" style dont understand!? That's the essence of music, be yourself with the music. So neither itsn't an easy thing what Pridgen tries to playing over being himself with the music. If the other musicians tries to limit or change his way of playing, that's not music, that would be shit
Curious as to how this video was recorded. Killer quality considering there isn't a mic in sight. I am assuming it is from the camera, what with the cymbals muffling at 2:27 and all. I'd love to know how it was captured.
@pricesmithmusic & @ZebraBear88 The first half of this video brings me back on a weekly basis. Watching good quality footage of a young Pridgen wilding out on some jazz is hella refreshing.
i hear the album when thomas priedgen feat christian scott, the name of album is rewin that, and holy shit, that's jazz, fucking amazing and prodigius album!!!!
He put out two albums before Rewind That. In 2002 titled Christian Scott and in 2004 named Two of a Kind with Donald Harrison. This cut is from one of those joints. One of those albums was boxed out by major labels cause he was outselling other trumpet players just by him and his brother shipping them to stores themselves while he was still in Berkeley.
I love how hard it is for everyone to keep up with Thomas. Thats why they were pretty much like, lets just let him have his solo, then when he slows down we can play again.
@ozzaman yeah bro TP twisted him and no matter who he MDs for he cannot stick it to Pridgen during the solo. I personally think its bad form...but then again they are at a school, and this is them practicing / perfecting their art - we're very lucky to see such great footage...and I'm pretty sure at the gig the gat player is counting 32nd notes in his head hard out - and nervous as shit...cause if anyone can lose you in a solo its Pridgen.
I can identify some elements in the melody (3:45) from the piece "Kiel" from the "Rewind That" album. This is the last song. But really - "Rewind That" is a must have!
Wonder what kind of kit that is.. maybe some kind of yamaha. The snare an the ride sound dope af too. Thomas been my inspiration to get behind the set since i found out about him back in high school. Played set since middle school but he got me on it again
@Nathaniel Pace Thomas is a very technical drummer. It may not sound like it but every note he plays, he plays for a reason. He's not some guy banging on the the drums hoping it sounds good. lol
@jstafuckinusername dude is a beast - was born a beast - and on top of that is also a hella fukin good guy. He's right up there for me in the all timers list...and still so young.
Anyone criticizing these guys for "overdoing" or overplaying, keep in mind, they are fucking teenagers! blowing through Berklee like its kindergarten! Jazz, rock, prog is in awesome hands with young brilliance like this.
The whole band sound like they should be in either a studio or something because they're badass. It takes guts and no brains to play the drums like Thomas Pridgen, and Christian Scott with the trumpet, that's some real jazz.
