UNT One O'Clock Lab Band: Ray Noble - Cherokee 

rhythm section deserves a Nobel Prize

massive props the the upright player for keeping with that insane tempo

The bass player and drummer are hauling ass that entire song

Rest in peace that drummer damn 8 solid minutes of playing that at somewhere around 330 bpm

This outstanding drummer was just named the new drummer of the Army Blues.

I had the joy and honor of being one of Sean’s high school band directors in Warren, Ohio in the mid-90’s. Not only was he the finest student musician of my 35-year career, but I can honestly say he more than equals his trumpet virtuosity as one fine human being! His warm, caring and humble personality, family values and his passion for the Lord as well as for his horn, are the qualities that set him apart from so many of today’s shallow music superstars. BTW, he used “Cherokee “ at 350bpm as a warmup before HS band rehearsals!! LOL

For anyone wondering, the tempo is approximately 350 bpm.

Sean Jones solo is so cool: from relaxed half time to 'Laura' quote to burning bop, to screaming. What fun.

5:45 that was one of the smoothest things I’ve ever heard

They were going to let a trombonist solo, too, but he said the tempo was too slow for him...

That drummer lays it down even at that tempo!!

HELL YEAH THAT'S MY SCHOOL. Can't wait to finally see this band in person.

Oh my word......if that bassit hands arent sore....He is totally amazing. I played bass in college and could not do a tempo like that. INCREDIBLE. GREAT JOB fellas.

Watched it, shook my head. Watched it four more times, STILL shaking my head. Wow. I wonder where these musicians are playing post-graduation?

Expanding on my comment below as one of Sean Jones’ HS band directors - A TRUE STORY - Yes, Sean was actually in marching band! Truth be known, I think he was just “ok” with marching in order to play in the jazz ensemble, where his heart definitely was. We had a fine musical tradition at Warren G. Harding HS and a marching band of around 175. Sean was section leader and featured soloist. I had written a short arrangement for 5 trumpets of Bill Chase’s 70’s jazz-rock hit, GET IT ON, to use as a stadium cheer. None of the 5 trumpeters (my son was one of them) knew the song or had heard of the trumpet-loaded rock band “CHASE”. After we read it down, I glanced back at Sean and noted a satisfied grin and a little head nod. Well, on the second run-through, there was our man, Sean, effortlessly playing the already challenging lead part a full octave higher…flawlessly…the cascades and all! That was Sean just being Sean! So that’s exactly how we played the cheer until he went off to college. He listened many times that week to my vinyl album of CHASE, thrilled to have discovered yet another trumpet wizard he could draw inspiration from. A kid in a candy shop! Even now, when we talk in person, he never fails to bring up how grateful he is for that teaching/learning moment frozen in time. (I never told Sean that I HAD considered writing that part 8va, but I thought, naw, he’ll do it anyway!)🎺😆 For readers who may not be aware, “Chase” was a high-powered horn band formed in 1970 by Bill Chase, former lead trumpet for Maynard Ferguson and Woody Herman. They were propelled by a powerful lead singer and a horn section comprised of Bill and three other talented trumpeters. Their success was tragically cut short when Bill Chase and most of his rhythm section perished in a chartered tour plane crash in 1974. Check out their live GET IT ON performance on RU-vid.

5:45 Brother Jones giving a sermon out here. Preach!

the drummer at 5:39 shaking his hand out😂. I feel it man!

I love when conductors jump to cut off. It feeds the audience so much energy.

are you shitting me with how good this is

I thought the trumpet section was gonna play Clifford's iconic solo

Love that"laura"melody quote from the trumpet soloist!!

2:23 man with the tenor sax at right : " Why do not I play this solo??"

honestly, this the best of best cherokee play ever. Sean Jones and UNT sound so great . awesome

As a UNT grad ('78) my mates always make me proud!

It makes me so sad that this isn't on the Apple Music store, I really wanted to download it

Sean killed it on this concert. So great to hear him live. Fantastic player and great guy. Henry Beal holding it down too!!

What a showpiece for the UNT jazz band. One of the many reasons it is considered a premier school of music.

Sean you're the GREATEST I'm HAPPY to know you You're a WONDERFUL musician

Bravo Sean Jones. This is one of the best trumpet solo of cherokee that i ever heard.

Those hi-hat skills!

Trumpet Masterclass !

Sean the man

ok, all cool with the winds and stuff, amazing, but bro, HAVE YOU HEARD THAT NON STOPPING LIGHTING FAST WALKING BASS THE ENTIRE TIME!? holy guacamoly

Sean Jones Is the best Jazz concert I ever got to witness such a great genuine man hope to see him again soon!!

Amazing how clean at such a lightning tempo. Special kudos to the guy on bass.

smoking! Eric Pers laying it down on drums...fantastic...

That bass player!

Well, that was just a good time!

that rhythm section is so good, not just keeping the tempo steady but making sure that it's swinging. i love how bassist is shaping the dynamics... tasty..

The tempo is CRAZY!!! Kudos for the bass and drummer.... WOW!! What an arrangement...

Trumpet gave me legit goosebumps

My goodness, the virtuosity of the entire band is mind blowing.

That was one of he greatest things I have ever heard

Well if that wasn't smoking, I don't know what is...

no. shouldn’t be possible. i cannot comprehend what i’m watching.

The 45 people who voted this marvelous performance down should be utterly ashamed of themselves

Amazing to hear these super talented young musicians ♫ I could stay on this channel all day listening...just wonderful ♫

Absolutely incredible

Sean Jones is outrageous.

Rat Noble was an English bandleader (he appears in the Fred Astaire movie "A Damsel in Distress" as "Reggie"). The chord structure for this tune was used for Charlie Parker's "Ko Ko". Parker just wanted to play ""Cherokee" but didn't want to pay the royalties. "Ko Ko" was about 300bpm. Don't know if Parker "invented" playing the tune at hyper speed, but it wouldn't surprise me.

Man who the hell is that trumpeter? !!!! just WOW!!!!!

Love it! ....Great technical prowess! Musicianship A+++

Had the pleasure of playing with the piano player over a summer workshop a few years ago. Best piano player I've ever played with.

*Director: Alan Baylock* *Solos:* Trumpet: Sean Jones (0:00, 1:30, 3:41, 5:30) (Guest Artist) Trumpet Section: Joshua Kauffman (Lead), Brian Finch, Adam Horne, Kazunori Tanaka, Luke Wingfield (0:44) Alto Sax: Howard Dietz (2:13) Trumpet: Joshua Kauffman (5:07, 5:19) Trumpet: Brian Fincher (5:13)

Yeeeeooooow! Horns ablazing! Loved it. Charlie Barnett is smiling down on them.

Solid rhythm section!

2:30 that little run, oh my GOD makes me jump out of my socks.

First Alto's Socks are on point

Thats what I call Jazz. Masterpiece. Bravo

Trumpet player & drummer great...burning tempo!

out of this world musicianship

masterpiece

Yeah, Sean!!!!!!!

I see so many people in comment sections of music videos like "Well yeah, that solo was pretty good, but that drummer is next level". I am that guy on this vid

Phenomenal players and what a stupendous drummer! Yes, great musicians really DO exist! PAR EXCELLENCE!

Amazing!!

Although I am very pleased with the arrangement and the band sounds absolutely great, the rhythm section held it down in a way that was flawless! :-D

Fantastic !

I’m lovin’ it.

Great arrangement and fantastic performance by all. Charlie Barnett is smiling down.

Wonderful!

Good lord. Wish I could burn HALF as fast.

Just love that bassist

Magnificent! 🎶 🎶 🎶

Amazing...

How did I not come across this before? This is sweet!!

Extraordinary!

Jus' awesoome! Baylock too!

wonderful. always.

Max Roach is grinning somewhere in the afterlife right now

Gosh that rhythm section. This is simply amazing

Wonderful and gives me much hope for the future......

Excellent!

That was soooooooi Beautiful!!! You go!!!!!

amazing

wow, i love the arrangement 👍

excellent!

Good job my brother Sean 🤠

Those singles!!!!! Damn

Incredible performance!

I am very impressed. Very cool music!

Wow! I am speechless!

Sean...bringing the fire! BAMF!!! :-)

Flawless 🎻🎷🎹🎸🥁🎤🎶

Wow, what a performance.

Just recently had a concert with this guy at Interlochen man, that was a night I can’t forget

Amazing😊

Know this an old video but the soloists all went off! Very tight groove and heck of a performance, could watch this on repeat!

This video seems, to me, to demonstrate an aspect of America's true potential. A uniquely american art form created by melding differences into one common purpose. An America where this could be replicated throughout society would be a wonder to behold. Outstanding, bravo!

awesome band