People saying stuff about Kirk "not being in his element" or whatever, seem to not understand how hard it is to play melodically over these changes. Super easy to just recite theory and play all over the place. He sounds amazing! Truly one of the great saxophone melodists of our time, and he really is a jazz saxophonist. He's really sounding incredible here, too. A true inspiration for those wanting to sing on the horn.
Well and accurately said~!~ Kirk is number one!!! Other than David Sanborn, who shares Kirk's same earthiness and soul,,, tell me,, who else sounds like Kirk?!?!?! Virtually every other sax player lacks the gritty, yet appealing soul tonality (again, accepting David Sanborn!)~!~!~!~
Ok, a few things: Firstly, I completely LOVE Kirk's playing! Full stop. *However*. We're good at what we regularly practice. I've played with Kirk; he's performed with my band a few times back in the day. He's one of my saxophone heroes! But while this is *ok*, it's not great. I'd imagine he'd say the same right now. Also, Giant Steps isn't "hard", it's merely uncomfortable. Most of us play chord changes either similar or more complex everyday; the tune has V-I and ii-V-I changes in only 3 keys. That's it. Literally, that's it! Only the transitions between keys are challenging, but they are VERY learnable. In NO way am I taking anything away from Kirk! Rather, I'm only saying this song isn't the monolith we've been led to believe it is. I'm putting out a tutorial on it soon that anyone can check out if they want. And that being said, I'm seriously not here to promote, just to say this song isn't what we've all been led to believe it is. Happy shedding to all!
@@deanmongerio well its true what you say the structure isnt difficult II V and II V Is in three keys moving in major thirds...the difficulty for me is that in the first half of the tune the II Vs don't fall neatly within the bars as they do with many other tunes ...the last two beats of a bar are the V with the I falling in the first two beats of the next bar ...and so on....the last eight bars are easier in that the II V Is fall within the bars ...i call it a tune of two halves !!!! F.Y.I . I like kirks solo on this ...I would be happy to play it that well !!!!
kirks improv is quite melodic ..more so than other players ive heard....this vid inspired me to try and be melodic in my playing of this tune. So I decided to play it slower.. to see if that worked...not sure...but put it up on my channel anyway
This is uniquely smooth, cool, relaxing and different - a step or two slower than the original. I adore Kirk's take as much as I do all that I have heard.
Kirk Whalum will be remembered as one of the greats ...What a beautiful soul ...I saw some of his videos , The gospel according to jazz' with the late George Duke and W Tissdale ...awesomely beautiful and wonderful performances....
What a nice surprise! To me Kirk Whalum was just "the smooth jazz saxophonist who plays on I Will Always Love You", but now i know he can really play jazz.
Was thinkin the same as the guy mentioning Rahsaan's version when I checked out Moody's video lol. I learned the great tune off that record before: ('75) before hearing the original Coltrane.
About a month ago, I went to the Jazz Kitchen and saw Kirk Whalum perform, and even got to jam with him! The amazing (and nerve racking) thing is that I was the youngest musician who came up on the stage. (I'm 15)
The Sound Dungeon good for you man. I played with Patches...talk about nerve racking, but he was a sweet guy. I imagine Kirk was the same. Jazz isn't a competition,it's an art form
Not bad at all Kirk. Kudos Giant steps is one of those tunes that i hate to play but love to listen to. Whenever someone records or plays it there are the inevitable comparisons to Coltrane, Brecker, Marsalis , or whomever else is idolized by the listener. When someone dares to do something different like for example Kenny Garrett it is often met with skepticism some circles. What some laypersons fail to understand that the tune is difficult to play and create NEW lines that haven't already been seared into our collective memories by the aforementioned masters. Kirk sounds good and most importantly sounds like he is having fun , which is the name of the game,so to speak.
Hands down best version of the "Pink Panther" theme. Kirk really brought to my attention what a great composer Mancini was. Warren Haynes used to play it as a "break tune" back in the 70's with his band Ricochet, and Warren could play back then, even though he was only 16. Who is the piano player? I don't know if the piano was miked wrong, but the left hand was a little overbearing, other than that, His solo was Tops. Seemed to incorporate Brandford's reharmonization, which Kenny never seemed to do, so that was pretty Hip! Very Hip!
I played this Giant Steps with Umeå Big Band together with Slide Hampton that actually got very nervous so his tempo was a lot faster than this so I still havent actually learn to play the song yet....but this version was nice and cool
I saw Kirk around the period of this video. He played Giant Steps at the concert I attended as well. A great rendition. Really smooth and exact with wonderful creative lines. He did what few can do with Giant Steps - he made it his own. Thanks for this video and bring back memories. I'm going to give this video to my saxophone students as an assignment to view.. Finally, is the whole concert available?
381/5000 IT IS MORE THAN SHAME THAT KIRK DOES NOT ALLOW ONLY ONE BEAR, GUITAR AND BATTERY ARE JUST `` COMILIONS '' FIRST THEN THEN, AND LATER THAN, A PORQUERIA WHEN DRIVING THAT WAY INSIDE THE JAZZ WHICH IS SHARING AND PRINTING WHAT CONCERNS TALENT AND CREATIVITY THAT THESE '' OWNERS OF THE THEMES '' DO NOT ALLOW THE EXPRESSION OF OTHERS ... SHIT !!
the piano player is david Torkanowsky from New Orleans. The bassist is Chris Severin, also from New Orleans. They were both also in Dianne Reeves band around this time.
I enjoyed this version a lot. Whalum plays great. But, if you want to hear a better version check out Rahsaan Roland Kirk & Hilton Ruiz "Giant Steps" that version is mind blowing. +1 from me :)
Today on RUclips I have listened to Kirk Whalum , Kenny Garrett and Branford Marsalis play Giant Steps but it's been the piano players who played the better more interesting solos. Kenny Kirkland being one of the piano players and this guy on this video.
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That transition from Pink Panther to Giant Steps was ON POINT
LOLZ Probably the first time in history the pink panther theme was used to introduce Giant Steps hhahaaahaha
.. and took it out with Get Smart!
Only time too
Few people beyond jazz musicians know just how challenging this Coltrane composition is to play...
After 33 years of playing, 29 years of that semi-pro, I'm finally beginning to learn and understand Giant Steps, just a little!
People saying stuff about Kirk "not being in his element" or whatever, seem to not understand how hard it is to play melodically over these changes. Super easy to just recite theory and play all over the place. He sounds amazing! Truly one of the great saxophone melodists of our time, and he really is a jazz saxophonist. He's really sounding incredible here, too. A true inspiration for those wanting to sing on the horn.
Well and accurately said~!~ Kirk is number one!!! Other than David Sanborn, who shares Kirk's same earthiness and soul,,, tell me,, who else sounds like Kirk?!?!?! Virtually every other sax player lacks the gritty, yet appealing soul tonality (again, accepting David Sanborn!)~!~!~!~
Heard that. Thanks for sayin' it so I could experience it more.
Ok, a few things: Firstly, I completely LOVE Kirk's playing! Full stop.
*However*.
We're good at what we regularly practice. I've played with Kirk; he's performed with my band a few times back in the day. He's one of my saxophone heroes! But while this is *ok*, it's not great. I'd imagine he'd say the same right now. Also, Giant Steps isn't "hard", it's merely uncomfortable. Most of us play chord changes either similar or more complex everyday; the tune has V-I and ii-V-I changes in only 3 keys. That's it. Literally, that's it! Only the transitions between keys are challenging, but they are VERY learnable. In NO way am I taking anything away from Kirk! Rather, I'm only saying this song isn't the monolith we've been led to believe it is. I'm putting out a tutorial on it soon that anyone can check out if they want. And that being said, I'm seriously not here to promote, just to say this song isn't what we've all been led to believe it is. Happy shedding to all!
Well you know, some folks are just fucked up in the head. For those types, we have to leave them alone until GOD brings them to their right mind.
@@deanmongerio well its true what you say the structure isnt difficult II V and II V Is in three keys moving in major thirds...the difficulty for me is that in the first half of the tune the II Vs don't fall neatly within the bars as they do with many other tunes ...the last two beats of a bar are the V with the I falling in the first two beats of the next bar ...and so on....the last eight bars are easier in that the II V Is fall within the bars ...i call it a tune of two halves !!!!
F.Y.I . I like kirks solo on this ...I would be happy to play it that well !!!!
I’ve always loved Kirk’s playing...he’s got a lot of that “Ernie Watts” sound.
He is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet.
kirks improv is quite melodic ..more so than other players ive heard....this vid inspired me to try and be melodic in my playing of this tune.
So I decided to play it slower.. to see if that worked...not sure...but put it up on my channel anyway
This is uniquely smooth, cool, relaxing and different - a step or two slower than the original.
I adore Kirk's take as much as I do all that I have heard.
Pink Bond Steps .......a new song in the jazz history.....
Piano player is laying the law. Kirk does what he does.
The piano man is killing it...Kirk Whalum was ok...rather pedestrian : (
Kirk Whalum will be remembered as one of the greats ...What a beautiful soul ...I saw some of his videos , The gospel according to jazz' with the late George Duke and W Tissdale ...awesomely beautiful and wonderful performances....
Giant pink steps
His fingers move like Bird! Never leaving the keys, and always tight 😎
What a nice surprise! To me Kirk Whalum was just "the smooth jazz saxophonist who plays on I Will Always Love You", but now i know he can really play jazz.
Da song Desperately by him will change ya life trus me
Kirk just plays good music regardless of style.
the more I listen to this, Kirk tore it up. Y'all naysayers need to hush
Honestly this is one of my favourite giant steps solos I've heard
So much great music. So little time.
Kirk Whalum (s)
Linda Taylor (g)
Sean Maccurley (dr)
Chris Severin (b)
Davis Torkanowsky (p)
Claudette (v)
Awesome! Good to see a keilwerth out there kicking arse.
Reminds me of late sonny Rollins..nice one
Sonny Rollins isn't dead bro
Defo..not ‘the late’ but as in post G man period sonically..Rollins is the boss
Kirk sounds great. haters gone hate.
Really melodic solo from kirk what a master Nigel Nash from Britain
Wow Kirk is absolutely singing!!
Fax. People be looking at me crazy when I ask them "u don't hear the words?!"
Took off his shades and said let's fuck shit up! Love it!!
I was thinking the same shi🤣
Esse Kirk é muito fera!!!
Memphis bred .Kirk has blazed a trail for musicians like me
Any saxophonist ( like me) respects this ..... not a particularly easy tune to improvise on because the changes......
Was thinkin the same as the guy mentioning Rahsaan's version when I checked out Moody's video lol. I learned the great tune off that record before: ('75) before hearing the original Coltrane.
He's killin it. It's jazz.
i got this recommended on my burner acc after not watching it in around 2 years. thanks yt I been having a bad day :'(
I pray you're doing better 🙏🏾☀️
@@brothermanv thanks :)
A bad day means better days are coming ur way my brother 🙏
Weird Al can play some great jazz piano. Didn't know he could do that!
hahaha he rips on the flat hammer accordion
About a month ago, I went to the Jazz Kitchen and saw Kirk Whalum perform, and even got to jam with him! The amazing (and nerve racking) thing is that I was the youngest musician who came up on the stage. (I'm 15)
+The Half Note King Jazz Kitchen in Indy?
+toyetoyetoye Yes
The Sound Dungeon good for you man. I played with Patches...talk about nerve racking, but he was a sweet guy. I imagine Kirk was the same. Jazz isn't a competition,it's an art form
What did you play?
Very nice improvisation.
Good version!
Giant Steps 2:12
Briefly quoting 'Mr. P.C.' @ 4:45-46.
I love it.
Not bad at all Kirk. Kudos
Giant steps is one of those tunes that i hate to play but love to listen to. Whenever someone records or plays it there are the inevitable comparisons to Coltrane, Brecker, Marsalis , or whomever else is idolized by the listener. When someone dares to do something different like for example Kenny Garrett it is often met with skepticism some circles. What some laypersons fail to understand that the tune is difficult to play and create NEW lines that haven't already been seared into our collective memories by the aforementioned masters. Kirk sounds good and most importantly sounds like he is having fun , which is the name of the game,so to speak.
KIRK WHALUM
Jul 22, 1995
Stravinski
nice work!
Hands down best version of the "Pink Panther" theme. Kirk really brought to my attention what a great composer Mancini was. Warren Haynes used to play it as a "break tune" back in the 70's with his band Ricochet, and Warren could play back then, even though he was only 16. Who is the piano player? I don't know if the piano was miked wrong, but the left hand was a little overbearing, other than that, His solo was Tops. Seemed to incorporate Brandford's reharmonization, which Kenny never seemed to do, so that was pretty Hip! Very Hip!
This is more killing than it should be
I played this Giant Steps with Umeå Big Band together with Slide Hampton that actually got very nervous so his tempo was a lot faster than this so I still havent actually learn to play the song yet....but this version was nice and cool
that show-off pianist! xD great experimental solo by him.
Wow!
I'm just here for the shirts
Well, he kicks me butt but in a way that doesn’t make me want to quit like Potter and Frahm and Brecker do!
I saw Kirk around the period of this video. He played Giant Steps at the concert I attended as well. A great rendition. Really smooth and exact with wonderful creative lines. He did what few can do with Giant Steps - he made it his own. Thanks for this video and bring back memories. I'm going to give this video to my saxophone students as an assignment to view.. Finally, is the whole concert available?
Did he perform Ma Foi, Desperately, or cache in any concert u attended? cuz u luck if he did
Nice job, I didn't know Kirk could play some Trane!
Is that the bassist from Back To The Future?
Nice piano solo!
Yes, pianist steals the show but Kirk played it great too!
wow killer
#ReggiePayneBass
i kno it has to be a vid of Kirk playing 'Desperately' live somewhere. I would pay to see dat vid
HA kenny quoted branford's Cover of this
4:53
Top
That was nice. Kirk knows GS. ;0)
dang what tune is he referencing right after they finish giant steps? I wanna say it's off the trane/monk record..
Mancinis version of Giant Steps I presume
Giant steps 1:50
Where is the full concert?
Hi what's that for a neck? it seams not the standard one. thanks Pat
it can be placed by a professional sax technician its for stability reasons
What type of horn is that?
tenor saxophone
Kenilworth SX90R Tenor. Unsure of the neck though, not standard
Who is the guitar player?
381/5000
IT IS MORE THAN SHAME THAT KIRK DOES NOT ALLOW ONLY ONE BEAR, GUITAR AND BATTERY ARE JUST `` COMILIONS '' FIRST THEN THEN, AND LATER THAN, A PORQUERIA WHEN DRIVING THAT WAY INSIDE THE JAZZ WHICH IS SHARING AND PRINTING WHAT CONCERNS TALENT AND CREATIVITY THAT THESE '' OWNERS OF THE THEMES '' DO NOT ALLOW THE EXPRESSION OF OTHERS ... SHIT !!
Who is that piano player?
+Hans Baier Yanni ?
He looks like Aydın Esen
the piano player is david Torkanowsky from New Orleans. The bassist is Chris Severin, also from New Orleans. They were both also in Dianne Reeves band around this time.
Hans Baier David Torkanowsky
Looks like it feels good to Kirk BTW, who's on piano?
Who's the guitarist?
gentillyguy1 Linda Taylor
I enjoyed this version a lot. Whalum plays great. But, if you want to hear a better version check out Rahsaan Roland Kirk & Hilton Ruiz "Giant Steps" that version is mind blowing. +1 from me :)
I saw the junk man in Seattle. Great experience.
"The junk man?" Who are you referring to? Rahsaan Roland Kirk? Come on dude...RESPECT!
Its better at 1.25 speed
Check Branford Marsalis version on RUclips. It’s better..
jive
Sorry no
Gotta hear u do better🤷🏾♂️
I usually like Kirk, but this is not his realm. Don't get me wrong, and I"m not saying that he can't play it, it just doesn't sound natural.
Today on RUclips I have listened to Kirk Whalum , Kenny Garrett and Branford Marsalis play Giant Steps but it's been the piano players who played the better more interesting solos. Kenny Kirkland being one of the piano players and this guy on this video.
You wrong for saying that - he played his ass off - great solo by Kirk!
which is ironic because in the original recording tommy flannigan muffed it
Tommy Flanagan was given the chart in the studio that day and expected a ballad. I'll give him a pass.
Nonsense!