Hey everyone! Two things: A. I'm surprised a lot of people don't understand that isn't an improvised solo, rather a written one with improvised aspects with rhythms and some note changes. This is an arrangement by Billy Strayhorn of Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin written for the Duke Ellington band. B. While this recording is good, I HIGHLY recommend listening to the original Duke Ellington recording, which has the legendary Cootie Williams playing this solo. Thanks for all the support!
Was the solo actually written by Strayhorn, or are they just reading/going off a transcription of an arrangement by him? (something I know Jazz At Lincoln Center often does) For a lot of their scores, theyd transcribe the solo, even when it was originally not written out on the original manuscript (Not contradicting you, just curious)
@@Snavels The solo is one of the melodies from the original Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin. While it is a direct transcription of the Ellington Band version arranged by Strayhorn, he did not come up with the melody.
@@jaqthetrombone Right, I couldn't think of a way to properly phrase my question but youve answered it. Strayhorn likely did the same thing he did with "Blood Count" on the manuscript
I didn't get to see these people, but I remember a few years ago in 7th grade playing on the exact same stage as them. It was really fun being able to go to the Lincoln Center, a lot of great musicians there!
@@simonlutgens As confirmed by the original poster, this is indeed a notated solo. And is this or is this not a concert band as opposed to a jazz band?
@@vinh_em The Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra is not only one of the top jazz big bands in the world, but also one of the top educators for young jazz musicians, led by Wynton Marsalis. While the solo is notated, the soloist, Ryan Kisor, takes a lot of liberties, making it different from the original Ellington recording of this piece (which I personally prefer to this one, but the video serves as a fun aid). If you want to listen to the guy do an improv solo, I highly recommend checking out his solo on Take the A Train. There's a great transcription on RUclips, just search up Ryan Kisor Take the A Train solo.
Im no trumpet player, so I shouldnt comment...but tbh this sounded kinda messy and sloppy. Like random out of tune notes strung in a way that vaguely resembles jazz
Hey everyone! Two things:
A. I'm surprised a lot of people don't understand that isn't an improvised solo, rather a written one with improvised aspects with rhythms and some note changes. This is an arrangement by Billy Strayhorn of Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin written for the Duke Ellington band.
B. While this recording is good, I HIGHLY recommend listening to the original Duke Ellington recording, which has the legendary Cootie Williams playing this solo.
Thanks for all the support!
Was the solo actually written by Strayhorn, or are they just reading/going off a transcription of an arrangement by him? (something I know Jazz At Lincoln Center often does)
For a lot of their scores, theyd transcribe the solo, even when it was originally not written out on the original manuscript
(Not contradicting you, just curious)
@@Snavels The solo is one of the melodies from the original Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin. While it is a direct transcription of the Ellington Band version arranged by Strayhorn, he did not come up with the melody.
@@jaqthetrombone Right, I couldn't think of a way to properly phrase my question but youve answered it. Strayhorn likely did the same thing he did with "Blood Count" on the manuscript
When you can get Wynton to look at you like that you've made it
The phrasing in this is really immaculate. Lots of repeated motives and the ends of the phrases build on one another so well
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Also the way he plays with his eighth note feel is just great
Ryan Kisor is a master of this music!!
Of course as soon as I learnt this by ear it gets a transcription meh it’s practice
You'll be using that ear a lot more in live performances - keep flexing that muscle. You got this
Ryan's father, Larry Kisor was my band director in high school! :)
That's an achievement I can never surpass!
I didn't get to see these people, but I remember a few years ago in 7th grade playing on the exact same stage as them. It was really fun being able to go to the Lincoln Center, a lot of great musicians there!
That truly was a filthy 🎺 solo 🔥
That's a mean sounding solo and a badass watch !
Ryan kisor ❤️
This is lovely
My trumpet solos are so filthy when I cleaned out my horn yesterday green stuff came out
God I don't know what my trumpet solos would be called
I think it's unfair for you to call it filthy, I'm sure he cleaned that toilet plunger head thoroughly before going on stage. /s
The best in his section
0:49 the man's glance is so funny
I think the man is Wynton Marsalis
Yo no one clapped
Where can you find the full concert?
Not really sure to be honest, there's three videos on the original uploaded channel from this concert, but I wasn't able to find it anywhere else.
Bro I didn’t know Professor Zola played the trumpet
This is rhapsody in blue???😮
Nastay
What genre is this exactly
Personally I find absolutely nothing attractive in this solo. Obviously there’s skill but to me it sounds like there’s little finesse
When a symphonic band tries to imitate a jazz band. Every one of those notes were probably notated in the sheet music
@@vinh_em This comment is so wrong on many levels
@@vinh_em absolutely 100% incorrect. This is Jazz @ Lincoln Center, an absolutely filthy jazz band with endless talent
@@simonlutgens As confirmed by the original poster, this is indeed a notated solo. And is this or is this not a concert band as opposed to a jazz band?
@@vinh_em The Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra is not only one of the top jazz big bands in the world, but also one of the top educators for young jazz musicians, led by Wynton Marsalis. While the solo is notated, the soloist, Ryan Kisor, takes a lot of liberties, making it different from the original Ellington recording of this piece (which I personally prefer to this one, but the video serves as a fun aid). If you want to listen to the guy do an improv solo, I highly recommend checking out his solo on Take the A Train. There's a great transcription on RUclips, just search up Ryan Kisor Take the A Train solo.
Those triple valve Bb's sound like dropping a coin in a trash can
With a statement like that, You really need to expand your listening experiences.
Absolutely disgusting
Who knew Patton Oswald was actually talented in something
DISGUSTING!
Copy of George colleir
We need more george colliers to share this music
Mid
Kind of mediocre actually. Clark Terry, Snooky Young, Cootie Williams, those guys knew how to use the plunger.
Im no trumpet player, so I shouldnt comment...but tbh this sounded kinda messy and sloppy. Like random out of tune notes strung in a way that vaguely resembles jazz
I respect your opinion.
Indeed, you're no trumpet player 😂
Played it 10x better in hs this didn’t even sound good sorry