Ernest Ranglin: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Опубликовано: 17 авг 2014
  • At 82, legendary guitarist Ernest Ranglin still plays the ska, reggae and jazz that he's championed and helped perfect for more than half a century. Ranglin was a key figure in shaping the sounds of ska - influenced by New Orleans jazz and R&B - in Jamaica in the late 1950s. But most of the world wouldn't hear of ska until producer Chris Blackwell teamed Ranglin up with a Jamaican singer named Millie Small. Together, they recorded "My Boy Lollipop," a song that became a smash at the height of Beatlemania and helped put ska and Jamaican music on the map forever.You've probably also heard Ranglin if you've seen the James Bond film Dr. No - particularly the scenes set in Jamaica. The effects of Ranglin's fluid and rhythmic playing on Jamaican music, from mento to reggae, are deep and long-lasting. But his work as a jazz artist is equally amazing, and here at the Tiny Desk he does a bit of everything, including music from his lyrical and wonderful album Bless Up. So watch as this humble, charming gentleman makes magic on guitar, with his talented young band Avila holding down the beat. --BOB BOILEN
    Set List:
    "Surfin"
    "Jones Pen"
    "Avila (Oscar's Song)"
    Credits:
    Producers: Bob Boilen, Denise DeBelius; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Denise DeBelius, Colin Marshall; Production Assistant: Sarah Tilotta; photo by Sarah Tilotta/NPR
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  • @deweypug
    @deweypug 3 года назад +316

    Because NPR does not do it, here are the musicians playing: Ernest Ranglin (lead guitar) Angeline Saris (bass), Jonathon Korty (keys), Ian Herman (drums) and Tony Mindel (guitar)

    • @boogygottsmann4728
      @boogygottsmann4728 3 года назад +24

      The drummer, Ian Herman is a fellow South African from Cape Town...here he plays quite passively but this man is a maestro...I've seen/heard him play two, or could it even be three, different rhythms at the same time...Sweet sounds here...

    • @robbiemize
      @robbiemize 3 года назад +7

      @deweypug good call i never noticed but what is up with that??? Thanks fir sharing the crew and enlightening. Hopefully @tinydesk is reading these......

    • @boogygottsmann4728
      @boogygottsmann4728 3 года назад +9

      Ian Herman is a homeboy of mine (South Africa)...used to share a house with him too. He is one of the very, very best drummers I have ever come across...plays different rhythms simultaneously too...here he seems quite mellow...look up the band Tananas on youtube...this is one of our greatest trio of musicians to come out of South Africa. Sadly Gito Baloi, the bassist, was murdered in Johannesburg while driving through a notorious suburb, Hillbrow. Steve Newman, guitarist/composer is also a maestro on the 6 string acoustic...take care bro

    • @boogygottsmann4728
      @boogygottsmann4728 3 года назад +7

      Ian Herman is a homeboy of mine (South Africa)...used to share a house with him too. He is one of the very, very best drummers I have ever come across...plays different rhythms simultaneously too...here he seems quite mellow...look up the band Tananas on youtube...this is one of our greatest trio of musicians to come out of South Africa. Sadly Gito Baloi, the bassist, was murdered in Johannesburg while driving through a notorious suburb, Hillbrow. Steve Newman, guitarist/composer is also a maestro on the 6 string acoustic...take care bro

    • @wolfgangfricke8555
      @wolfgangfricke8555 3 года назад +3

      thank you!

  • @peterreid4435
    @peterreid4435 Год назад +26

    This man has been playing for over 70 yrs, from about 1947 'till present which means this GEM of a man is in his 90s, all hail the "Father of Jamaican music"

    • @ronmatthews1738
      @ronmatthews1738 Год назад +4

      Not just Jamaican music. I just watched a documentary about Cream in which Jack Bruce said it was Ernest Ranglin that got him playing bass guitar.

    • @peterreid4435
      @peterreid4435 Год назад +2

      @@ronmatthews1738 WOW!!!!! That's great info bro. thanks

    • @tramp2827
      @tramp2827 3 месяца назад

      Actually, the father of Jamaican music is Jackie Mittoo. Ernie was there too, mostly playing, but Jackie gave us both Rock Steady and Reggae. He was a music machine. I agree with Bob Andy when he said on a scale of 1 - 10, Jackie. And if any space is after that, Jackie.

    • @markjohnson9485
      @markjohnson9485 27 дней назад +1

      Yes he is amazing!! A true Icon.

    • @peterreid4435
      @peterreid4435 27 дней назад +1

      @@markjohnson9485 respect fi

  • @rzincone
    @rzincone 3 года назад +43

    What a great musician, "below the bassline" is one of my favourite albums EVER

    • @rjy8960
      @rjy8960 2 года назад +3

      It only came to my attention about a year ago and is one of my go-to albums. I've always listened to ska and what a joy to listen to Surfin' for the first time was :)

    • @MrAkavet
      @MrAkavet Год назад +2

      Me too.Saw him at a WOMAD festival in the UK and thought he was the coolest laidback guitarist
      ever.
      I've loved Jamaican music from bluebeat onwards to ska and reggae and this guy was there through the whole lot !
      Below the Bassline is my goto chill out album and when I had hectic London Underground (Metro) journeys to and from work that would take me off to a whole other world.
      And every musician friend who I've played it to was also in love with it.A genius 😎

    • @rzincone
      @rzincone Год назад +2

      @@MrAkavet I've been in London for 2.5 years and I would have loved to have that album at the time...central line at 8 AM XD

    • @jembesjembes1
      @jembesjembes1 Год назад +4

      Ain’t no album like it … reggae peppered with jazz sensibilities - amazing .

  • @chevylee
    @chevylee 3 года назад +11

    My Grandad is the best to ever do it ❤️🥺

    • @shanyagraham946
      @shanyagraham946 2 года назад +1

      Hey cousin. Thats where uncle mikey and dad their musical genius from.

  • @americanpancakelive
    @americanpancakelive 8 лет назад +174

    If Ernest Ranglin's songs were the soundtrack for your life.... YOU could NOT HAVE a bad day.

    • @tonysoulmanok
      @tonysoulmanok 8 лет назад +3

      +American Pancake I'm gonna quote you in twiiter @tonysoulman

    • @angelzambrano2396
      @angelzambrano2396 4 года назад +1

      Thats a realy bad guitar comping but ernest you are the best one forever

    • @mattprovencal5450
      @mattprovencal5450 4 года назад +5

      Listened to this 3 times while fishing on lake Tahoe the other day. No one will ever be the unique Ernest Ranglin! Such a beautiful sound track.

  • @rickflint3710
    @rickflint3710 Год назад +13

    Ernest Ranglin a founding father of reggae music and one of the greatest musicians to have ever walked this planet 🌎 SALUTE 🫡 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @NatashaDiMarco
    @NatashaDiMarco 10 лет назад +191

    Thank you, NPR, for bringing this living legend to the attention of listeners young & old.

  • @sonojoy222
    @sonojoy222 3 года назад +14

    Thank you for featuring a senior artist.

  • @fattmusiek5452
    @fattmusiek5452 2 года назад +8

    Ernest is one of THE GREATEST of all time. I had 2 teachers growing up to tell me essentially the same thing- that I needed this music in my life. 5th grade teacher told me about bob marley, I was like ok yee (I hadnt taken the dive into music yet). Then in 9th? my awesome algebra teacher...she was a true G. She told me to pick up Ernest Ranglin's music. and I got
    Below the Bassline and In Search of the Lost Riddim.
    I found out later that apparently Ernest had Bob as a student? I adore Mr. Ranglin's style, it's sooo cool! It's the truth man- Any track from Lost Riddim, after my entry into jazz studies in college, when many things became crystal clear to me, thanks Professor Herb at annandale. Changed everything. Now I conceptualize the songs off of Riddim purely as a celebration of life- the major key songs, the drum's are sparking clean, from an engineering standpoint and drummer's tone (i'll have to look up their name)
    his almost flubbing of the notes, is pure magic. I've always felt that. The palm muted wrist-y motifs,
    the octaves and SLIIIIDEssss. It's so tonal - speakin' with his hands. It's beautiful music that the world needs, in a world who is clueless about history- I am thankful to be able to type this comment (I am blessed to be alive, or even be playing music, many times over)- the life of a musician is a journey that never ends. All you have to do is look up at Ernest. What a Hero. Man.

  • @robertnatiello3814
    @robertnatiello3814 6 лет назад +8

    Ernest Ranglin's guitar playing is like a sunshine hug to the world.

  • @thomasfranck8106
    @thomasfranck8106 5 месяцев назад +2

    Monsieur Ernest Ranglin je toujours considéré vôtre touché guitare à celui de mon manouche préféré Django renarth

  • @jaly2133
    @jaly2133 3 года назад +2

    Jah Bless Mr. Ranglin!!!

  • @johncase2408
    @johncase2408 4 года назад +4

    The man who brought jazz and reggae together...ranglin is so original!

  • @juniordamatah
    @juniordamatah Год назад +1

    Mr. Ernest Ranglin!

  • @ozeas.carvalho
    @ozeas.carvalho 3 года назад +3

    Eternal treasure!

  • @MrKissmass
    @MrKissmass 4 года назад +15

    Love to see the artists in the bands look in each others eyes and smile when they are playing music, it really makes me...smile...

  • @germzdesantaana3831
    @germzdesantaana3831 2 года назад +4

    Wooowwww.... So smooth so reggae. What a jam sesh. 😎🌱

  • @dodododatdatdat
    @dodododatdatdat 3 года назад +1

    mi gosh what a viruoso. Tears in my eyes

  • @joehiggs100
    @joehiggs100 6 лет назад +4

    Ernest Ranglin is unique. I had the pleasure of meeting him once, a real gentleman and funny with it.

  • @Nick.DeCarlo
    @Nick.DeCarlo 9 месяцев назад +1

    Ernest is amazing..& a great band🙏🔥

  • @aaroncummins2752
    @aaroncummins2752 2 года назад +2

    Have loved his music from the first " time I heard it" absolutely 🌈✌️👍

  • @udomatthiasdrums5322
    @udomatthiasdrums5322 2 года назад +1

    still love it!!

  • @franhernandez5617
    @franhernandez5617 3 года назад +4

    La leyenda Ernest Ranglin🔥🔥🔥

  • @michaelkahler2660
    @michaelkahler2660 3 года назад +1

    was a lot of fun

  • @7gorm7
    @7gorm7 9 лет назад +9

    ER guitar virtuoso, smooth grooves, keeping it a real at 82 what a legend!

  • @clemthompson1703
    @clemthompson1703 4 года назад +15

    One of the Best Guitarist not only in Jamaica but the entire 🌍 Big up Daddy Ranglin the Guitar God Fahda🙏🏾

  • @dannykumite
    @dannykumite 3 года назад +2

    Can't stop listening to this none stop

  • @dariopaladins6758
    @dariopaladins6758 2 года назад +1

    Love this from Italy 🔥

  • @christopherlawrence1688
    @christopherlawrence1688 8 лет назад +27

    STANDING OVATION TO THE BOSS ERNIE HIMSELF

  • @christopherhamilton8779
    @christopherhamilton8779 2 года назад +1

    Jamaican Treasure🇯🇲

  • @one-man-dan007
    @one-man-dan007 3 года назад +3

    Love that, to see a Studio one legend looking so cooland playing as sweet as ever at 82. Think I'm in love 💕 with bass player as well

  • @Bimp_Lizkit
    @Bimp_Lizkit 9 лет назад +8

    I hope to god that when I reach 82, I'm still doing something that brings me and others so much joy...and am having so much fun doing it!
    A great Tiny Desk with a true classic. Bravo and keep up the good work guys!

  • @georgekokoletsos
    @georgekokoletsos 8 месяцев назад +1

    Ernest is the best !!! 👌👌👌😎

  • @chickberth
    @chickberth 6 лет назад +3

    The man is a world treasure.

  • @-zoave-
    @-zoave- 5 лет назад +3

    Wow you were so lucky to play with Ernest!

  • @tigershav
    @tigershav 2 года назад +2

    every single musician here is insane wow so glad this found it's way to me

  • @dulcespiguioficial3616
    @dulcespiguioficial3616 3 года назад +3

    lo mejor de lo mejor

  • @jamesm9980
    @jamesm9980 10 лет назад +10

    I'd like to bottle that sound and carry it around with me for whenever I was feeling glum. Fantastic stuff.

  • @tensionseekers4496
    @tensionseekers4496 3 года назад +1

    Tears Of Joy

  • @stefano0808
    @stefano0808 9 лет назад +2

    Nice touch having a snare Brush taped to the skin, Ernest's Music is truly awesome :-)

  • @williamaraujo9840
    @williamaraujo9840 3 года назад +2

    Pure energy and swing!!!!!

  • @andykostynowicz
    @andykostynowicz 3 года назад +2

    Wow. Real artists hidden away. I loved it

  • @mikej2934
    @mikej2934 9 лет назад +22

    OMG! what have I just discovered? How have I managed to miss this is 20+ years of playing guitar? Amazing stuff. Thank you NPR :)

    • @gian323
      @gian323 2 года назад

      I think it's probably even more like 50+ maybe even 60+ years at the time of this performance

  • @tsopuaifa
    @tsopuaifa 6 лет назад +8

    That is how I wanna spend my old days.

    • @muddymike
      @muddymike 3 года назад

      Are u old yet?

    • @tsopuaifa
      @tsopuaifa 3 года назад +1

      @@muddymike I jammed with a 29 year old younger guy yesterday so I guess I'm getting there. °_°

  • @diwashpathak1573
    @diwashpathak1573 3 года назад +3

    After a long day of work. This is what I need. Feels like i'm in a beach somewhere looking at calm waves.

  • @datraass
    @datraass 6 лет назад +5

    SO SWEEEEET!!! A Living Legend of REGGAE music! BRAP! 🔥🇯🇲❤💛💚🇯🇲🔥🔥🔥❤💛💚🔥

  • @AlbertCoRecords
    @AlbertCoRecords 7 лет назад +3

    Fantastic. Glad I found this Tiny Desk concert.

  • @azul4525
    @azul4525 Год назад +2

    LEGEND.

  • @rasfele1
    @rasfele1 6 лет назад +6

    Just Beautiful and There is no need for Criticizing they’re just having fun
    And I’m enjoying listening.
    Thank you guys please post more videos like this. Thank you for sharing.

  • @bambasorensen9614
    @bambasorensen9614 Год назад +2

    Big Legend!

  • @shockingguy
    @shockingguy 4 года назад +6

    That’s what I love about tiny desks I keep learning more and more about our musical Heritage and musicians I never knew existed thank you NPR

  • @TropicIslandMusic
    @TropicIslandMusic 4 года назад +3

    Below The Bass Line has been one of my fav albums for nearly 2 decades and I have only just seen this! Thanks NPR ♥

  • @drakerodriguez2347
    @drakerodriguez2347 5 лет назад +3

    feeling ur soul gets from music has no time limit, ageless, timeless, boundless

    • @MrAkavet
      @MrAkavet Год назад

      Amen to that 😎😍

  • @kyleyesiahsupree
    @kyleyesiahsupree 6 лет назад +9

    One of the all time greats. Peace Ernest, you are an inspiration

  • @BHIB_NL
    @BHIB_NL Год назад +1

    What an absolute legend! Thank you for your music!

  • @backatcha00
    @backatcha00 8 лет назад +2

    would have loved to experience this live.

  • @mindisaster
    @mindisaster 4 года назад +6

    What a legend! Discovered Mr Ranglin's music many years ago, and I still feel so much joy whenever I listen to his tracks, Thank you for the amazing vibes!

  • @melvinwren
    @melvinwren 8 лет назад +2

    how did i miss this one? awesome

  • @Radaep1
    @Radaep1 4 года назад +2

    Oh I just love Ernest, saw him in live Paris about 5 years ago, sooooo groovy.

  • @akihikoyoshida907
    @akihikoyoshida907 9 лет назад +1

    So beautiful. Classic and brand new at the same time.

  • @Kitsune523
    @Kitsune523 7 месяцев назад +1

    Best guitarist

  • @richardbaptist5080
    @richardbaptist5080 3 года назад +2

    Loved it!

  • @KevinMichaelCallihan
    @KevinMichaelCallihan 6 лет назад +3

    Reggae, Rastafarian, oh how nice...soothing. Enjoyed myself dancing with it. Great start for one I have not seen/heard. Excellent folks and music. Love NPR tiny desk series, as well.

  • @jacquelinenovik1761
    @jacquelinenovik1761 6 лет назад +2

    What a pleasure to stumble upon this!

  • @georgetanga9771
    @georgetanga9771 4 года назад +1

    Timeless, groovy, a man just plying his craft for our enjoyment! Thank you.

  • @vsvicente
    @vsvicente 3 года назад +2

    Don't know this guy... But this one - knows WHAT is music!

  • @andresjuradoalvaran5617
    @andresjuradoalvaran5617 3 года назад +8

    Genial, que alegría ver a Ernest un grande de la música a sus 84 años tocando con tal destreza. Es gran inspiración. Saludos desde Bogota Colombia

    • @martingomez7801
      @martingomez7801 3 года назад

      82 en ese momento, pero deberia tener como 88 el jovie

  • @911elijah
    @911elijah 10 лет назад +6

    I saw this guy play at a bar in Montego Bay over twenty years ago.

  • @DonaldWaughmusic
    @DonaldWaughmusic 7 лет назад +7

    My hero Ernie. Love from Jamaica. 🇯🇲

  • @therealkenchase
    @therealkenchase 10 лет назад +2

    Truly magical. Thank you NPR!

  • @crzywitboy3
    @crzywitboy3 10 лет назад +1

    Captivating. That first song grabbed me and just wouldn't let go.

  • @amadeusb4
    @amadeusb4 3 года назад +4

    Why am I just seeing this now, youtube algos? You had ONE job to do! One job!

  • @alexdesslin
    @alexdesslin 6 лет назад +1

    bass player is a total goddess !

  • @dydboy
    @dydboy 4 года назад

    Thank you, NPR Music!!!

  • @joaofernando6853
    @joaofernando6853 4 года назад +1

    Ernest ,you are a miracle!

  • @hori_ink82
    @hori_ink82 3 года назад +1

    Saw the man himself play in NZ what a blessing …Jah Make Ya shine bright 🙏🏽

  • @victorhugocobian7165
    @victorhugocobian7165 9 лет назад +2

    Simply awesome!

  • @toddandjenndimercurio3715
    @toddandjenndimercurio3715 9 лет назад +1

    I'm so glad to see this video ! Mr. Ranglin certainly has his island vitality! Hope to see him play somewhere soon!

  • @anthonywright3443
    @anthonywright3443 3 года назад +2

    82 That's just love and a lot of skill mixed in!!!!

  • @mel3004
    @mel3004 8 лет назад +4

    Brilliant, maestro.

  • @markielinhart
    @markielinhart 4 года назад +1

    Below the Bassline come to life. What a buzz! 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @fareedg6703
    @fareedg6703 6 лет назад +2

    I was so looking forward to listening to this. Much respect for Mr Ranglin his artistry and contribution to music. I could not finish listening to this session. But I am inspired to find some of his CDs in my collection and listen in my car as I drive to work.

  • @cass5866
    @cass5866 10 лет назад +1

    GREAT!! Wish I would have known about him a long time ago..

  • @Marigold976
    @Marigold976 Год назад +1

    This feels good

  • @Feedurehed
    @Feedurehed 10 лет назад +3

    Thank you NPR for providing a moment of pure joy and to Ernest and his wonderful band...I feel blessed!

  • @geinikan1kan
    @geinikan1kan Месяц назад

    Man this is absolutely lovely.

  • @matthewvoss4375
    @matthewvoss4375 4 года назад +2

    Sweet dem shuga , much respect.

  • @kalvinhill5308
    @kalvinhill5308 3 года назад +2

    Always respect for an Elder.

  • @Motubbs31
    @Motubbs31 2 месяца назад

    Gotcha is my all time favorite songs. In any genre. Ernest is a legend

  • @user-df8fy6wt5s
    @user-df8fy6wt5s 4 года назад +3

    Ааааа! Это супер! До глубины души,спасибо🙏💕

  • @anderswaltereriksen5579
    @anderswaltereriksen5579 Год назад +1

    Love it !

  • @08bourquem
    @08bourquem 8 лет назад +240

    Why do i fall in love with every female bass player

    • @golfman9290
      @golfman9290 7 лет назад +10

      How did I guess that the first comment would be about the bass player, Tal wilkenfeld is another cutie, plays with Jeff beck.

    • @Galacticpurveyor
      @Galacticpurveyor 7 лет назад +2

      It's been years since she played with him.

    • @Tocy777isback0414
      @Tocy777isback0414 7 лет назад

      same here maaan...Alana Alberg is cool too :)

    • @BenBopALula
      @BenBopALula 6 лет назад +6

      Esperanza Spalding, Tal Wilkenfeld, Melissa auf der Maur, Anna Sentina, Tina Weymouth... that's why ! Special mention for Esperanza Spalding hugging her double bass, so talended with a beautiful voice as well.

    • @agaudr
      @agaudr 6 лет назад +4

      ruclips.net/video/ACwy0u91B-g/видео.html

  • @dexterdequoitdikkentheworl87
    @dexterdequoitdikkentheworl87 3 года назад

    Thank you ernest...

  • @nicolasmegelas1203
    @nicolasmegelas1203 2 месяца назад

    Amazing music... Very inspiring

  • @cieannasmith1
    @cieannasmith1 4 года назад

    We love you legendary one!!!!!

  • @LadiesLoveRey
    @LadiesLoveRey 8 лет назад +12

    Got to meet Mr Ranglin last month! Saw him live at the Marlowe Theatre and then got to meet backstage after! He was a really great guy and was so funny. The band he was playing with that night though was just amazing but Ernest Ranglin at 84 years is still killing it! So happy I got to see him live

  • @AhmadMabruriBBeruri
    @AhmadMabruriBBeruri 3 года назад +2

    This is what I'm talking aboutttt.. Yeah.. Keep it coming..

  • @kennethoyler5533
    @kennethoyler5533 9 лет назад +3

    I loved this. They need to come to some festivals in Florida

  • @janainatatim7140
    @janainatatim7140 2 года назад +3

    Socorro, Ernest Ranglin bom demais! parabéns from Brasil! :D

  • @ozeas.carvalho
    @ozeas.carvalho 6 лет назад +3

    A living legend!