All in plain 'ol jeans and t shirt casual as hell. It looked like someone's dad just happened to be walking by the stage, picked up the tenor then proceeded to nail it like it was nothing. Boss status
The way Branford plays reminds of Leroi. He lets the music flow and come to him. He doesn't have to "over do it" with crazy solos. It's as if the music is breathing. I hope that makes sense and I'm not coming off loony.
Branford is amazing. Every note he played characterized that song so eloquently and brilliantly and just fit like a puzzle piece. His playing speaks and even seems as if he's singing lyrics through the sax, much like Leroi's did.
DMB is not one person. It is a collaboration of multiple musicians over the years. Songs take on new lives from studio to stage, and even over the course of a tour. One year Dave may be feeling it the whole summer and he dominates the group, using his voice or guitar to lead. The next year maybe Carter or Stefan are in the zone and carry the team from venue to venue, coast to coast, song to song. The point is that this version of LLD shows a special guest stepping in to show how he can bring new life to both this song & to the band for a couple shows. How many others musical groups have this flexibility on a consistent basis year over year?
It is very clear that the genius of Branford Marsalis was a blueprint for the very talented LeRoi Moore: may he Rest In Peace. Marsalis has been in the game since the early 80s having been trained by his father the late great Ellis Marsalis. Blessings on the DMB family and thank you for these wonderful posts you so lovingly upload for our listening/viewing pleasure.
Branford, born in 1960, and LeRoi, born in 1961, are essentially the same age. Branford stated playing professionally in 1980 and LeRoi started playing professionally in 1981. If anything, they were contemporaries.
Branford is one of the greats of our time - He sounds like LeRoi here because he's trying to grab the "feel" and 'style" the There aren't many players on the planet who can play like that dude - much respect to LeRoi, Branford and Jeff... everyone wants to compare and "stack up" - the bottom line is, does it make you happy when you listen, does it make you feel something.... if yes, then it's a win.
I liked Leroi a lot in this band but lets get something straight..... this is "Branford Marsalis", arguably the saxophonist of this period in time! As far as the saxophones use in Rock & Roll, he revolutionized it. Just ask Sting and the Grateful Dead!
Those guys aren't in the same ball park! I'm talking about arguably thee most complete saxophonist of our generation. I don't care what genre or situation he plays in!
Bran can play with anyone, any band, in any situation, everywhere on this planet. Not many musicians that can do that. I get to see and hear him in a few nights in Toronto. Can't wait. 31 years of listening to his music, never get tired. And he has consistently had one of the best bands you will ever hear. Can't say enough about this man.
It was amazing. Weather was perfect, cool after a hot day. Perfectly clear skies, a ton of stars. The performance was absolutely magical. Still enjoying it years later.
OMG, OMG, OMG!!!!!!! Branford. Please include him in the band for a year. So lovely. He's so close to LeRoi's style that tears came to my eyes. Wow. You can have two. Jeff is good, no doubt and those two along with Rashawn would be a bit of Heaven on the stage. Please do it.
This is the real DMB sound. They need to trash Jeff, Rashawn and keep Tim QUIET. If you didn't look at who was playing you'd think it was LeRoi. Just effing beautiful music. Wish they'd get back to shit like this. I don't even like the live shows anymore cause it's sounds like a mess, everyone playing on top of one another. This is like the old days when you could actually hear all the musicians playing. Love this dudes style so much.
@stack. Some of your points are right on. This is the closest style of Leroi. I have seen Dave close to 50 times and Branford nails Moore's style. He allows the music to flow. Jeff sometimes over does it. He was the same way as part of The Flecktones. As for Tim, he overwhelms the jam sometimes. That's why Leroi never thought he fit in the group. Branford brings a nice jam quality that was lost when Leroi passed. The music seems to flow. Just like Peter Greiser added a nice flow. Especially in the early years when he played keyboard with the group.
I can completely attest to the fact that if you weren't looking you'd think it was Leroi. I was literally watching this on autoplay with the window hidden and was just like 'OMG HAVEN'T HEARD LEROI IN FOREVER!!' flicked back over and it's Branford. What a phenomenal player. As for the 'rubbish live' now, maybe your ears are the problem...
Thank you so much for uploading this. I get to know an incredible musician. Spend the last two days listening to Branford's music and even found out his drummer (Justin Faulkner) that is awesome as well. Seems like my entire concept about jazz music just changed. I definitely wasn't ready for this, but I'm glad it happened. His style reeeaaaaally reminds me so much of LeRoi. We all miss him. The discussion in the comments were good as the music. Thanks again.
Thanks for posting this, I was at this show and never expected a "special guest" so when Branford came it out was a great surprise. It really brought back the memories of Leroi Moore and how special this band was and is!
“Imma turn this into a for real f-ck song, Dave. Watch this..!” -Branford And Branford is so wonderfully sly and strong about it and it’s just incredible. Now that’s a baby making song.
Very special to find this today........for DMB fans open to some prime Grateful Dead check out "eyes of the world" with Branford off "without a net" live 1990s Nassau Coliseum
Dump Jeff and Rashawn (they create too much brass) and bribe Branford to join the band. Branford has the style and sound of Leroi that has been dearly missed since Roi's passing...
I agree... plus I think it’s time for a new violin player. They are losing the classic DMB sound as the years go on. There’s no reason that they can’t get someone to cover Boyd’s parts on the older songs. If they could replace Roi after his passing, there’s no reason to not replace Boyd.
I can't understand the constant Jeff bashing. Yes, Leroi was soulful and so is Bransford but Jeff brings more of an excitement although can be pretty soulful too. Just saying there's room for both!
For the first 7 minutes you could make that argument. Then Branford let the song come to him, & engaged ferociously. Twice he erupted, taking over that song, and he even matched the mellowing towards the end. Showing a high emotional level & a tight camaraderie with the guys.
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Sometimes it's about the notes you dont play. Branford is a master of this.
I'm a master of those notes, too...haven't played my horn in years.
Exactly. Leroi was so elegant and so sweet and meek the way he played. This guy's the same.
All in plain 'ol jeans and t shirt casual as hell. It looked like someone's dad just happened to be walking by the stage, picked up the tenor then proceeded to nail it like it was nothing. Boss status
The way Branford plays reminds of Leroi. He lets the music flow and come to him. He doesn't have to "over do it" with crazy solos. It's as if the music is breathing. I hope that makes sense and I'm not coming off loony.
exactly what I was thinking. if you didn't have a video you would think it was Mr. Moore.
Branford is amazing. Every note he played characterized that song so eloquently and brilliantly and just fit like a puzzle piece. His playing speaks and even seems as if he's singing lyrics through the sax, much like Leroi's did.
DMB is not one person. It is a collaboration of multiple musicians over the years. Songs take on new lives from studio to stage, and even over the course of a tour. One year Dave may be feeling it the whole summer and he dominates the group, using his voice or guitar to lead. The next year maybe Carter or Stefan are in the zone and carry the team from venue to venue, coast to coast, song to song. The point is that this version of LLD shows a special guest stepping in to show how he can bring new life to both this song & to the band for a couple shows. How many others musical groups have this flexibility on a consistent basis year over year?
It is very clear that the genius of Branford Marsalis was a blueprint for the very talented LeRoi Moore: may he Rest In Peace. Marsalis has been in the game since the early 80s having been trained by his father the late great Ellis Marsalis. Blessings on the DMB family and thank you for these wonderful posts you so lovingly upload for our listening/viewing pleasure.
Branford, born in 1960, and LeRoi, born in 1961, are essentially the same age. Branford stated playing professionally in 1980 and LeRoi started playing professionally in 1981. If anything, they were contemporaries.
their presence just makes the world a better place, makes us all feel gifted and thankful for their beautiful music
Will never forget that run of LLD, Typical, and Jimi with Branford. One of the most fun Raleigh shows in a while.
I absolutely LOVE this band
I was gonna say "he reminds me Roi" but it's been already said for several times before. It's crazy, how effective communicational tool music is.
Wow, he is good! reminds me of Roi, sensibility, sync and tone. Branford is one of our best.
I love how Branford has his wallet in his front pocket. No nonsense guy. But brilliant musician.
Brought a tear to my eye, that was just so good!
Branford is one of the greats of our time - He sounds like LeRoi here because he's trying to grab the "feel" and 'style" the There aren't many players on the planet who can play like that dude - much respect to LeRoi, Branford and Jeff... everyone wants to compare and "stack up" - the bottom line is, does it make you happy when you listen, does it make you feel something.... if yes, then it's a win.
Leroi smiling down on this one
Branford with the lesson on why dynamics matter. Such a gift. Clear where Wynton gets it.
I liked Leroi a lot in this band but lets get something straight..... this is "Branford Marsalis", arguably the saxophonist of this period in time! As far as the saxophones use in Rock & Roll, he revolutionized it. Just ask Sting and the Grateful Dead!
Tommy Bradford LOVE Brandford! NC was so lucky!
Love me some Branford and Karl Denson, they have the sax kingdom on lockdown...
Those guys aren't in the same ball park! I'm talking about arguably thee most complete saxophonist of our generation. I don't care what genre or situation he plays in!
Thanks for saying this stuff. It scares me that its not obvious to everyone. Then again, I have ben dealing with audiences for a long time.
Yeah, he's good but Leroi Moore had that fiery passion he simply lacks.
Bran can play with anyone, any band, in any situation, everywhere on this planet. Not many musicians that can do that. I get to see and hear him in a few nights in Toronto. Can't wait. 31 years of listening to his music, never get tired. And he has consistently had one of the best bands you will ever hear. Can't say enough about this man.
Tell everyone the truth-a supreme master
DMB taught me to love long songs!!! Especially Lover lay down...!
I remember being blown away back in 1990 i believe playing with the dead...my brain still melts with this guy jamming on the sax.
Was at this show...probably one of the top 3 DMB shows I've ever seen. This is why you go to concerts...for special collaborations just like this!
this is such a smooth performance. sounds eerily similar to Roi. just beautiful.
Just a wonderful song from a wonderful band! Sounds amazing and Branford was awesome.
Thanks a million, Jason.
The closest thing to Leroi ever, I wish Jeff had this kind of soul, Marsalis is on a whole different level
Exactly! Was going to say this myself. Coffin is incredible and more technical, but this soul is what put DMB on the map.
Agreed.
Amazing. I’ve listened to that Branford solo numerous times.
I was at this show. It was great!!! Branford sat in for 3 songs.
Damn that was fantastic. Must have been amazing to listen to live.
It was amazing. Weather was perfect, cool after a hot day. Perfectly clear skies, a ton of stars. The performance was absolutely magical. Still enjoying it years later.
OMG, OMG, OMG!!!!!!! Branford. Please include him in the band for a year. So lovely. He's so close to LeRoi's style that tears came to my eyes. Wow. You can have two. Jeff is good, no doubt and those two along with Rashawn would be a bit of Heaven on the stage. Please do it.
This is the real DMB sound. They need to trash Jeff, Rashawn and keep Tim QUIET. If you didn't look at who was playing you'd think it was LeRoi. Just effing beautiful music. Wish they'd get back to shit like this. I don't even like the live shows anymore cause it's sounds like a mess, everyone playing on top of one another. This is like the old days when you could actually hear all the musicians playing. Love this dudes style so much.
If you knew any less about what you were talking about, you'd be dead.
@stack. Some of your points are right on. This is the closest style of Leroi. I have seen Dave close to 50 times and Branford nails Moore's style. He allows the music to flow. Jeff sometimes over does it. He was the same way as part of The Flecktones. As for Tim, he overwhelms the jam sometimes. That's why Leroi never thought he fit in the group. Branford brings a nice jam quality that was lost when Leroi passed. The music seems to flow. Just like Peter Greiser added a nice flow. Especially in the early years when he played keyboard with the group.
I can completely attest to the fact that if you weren't looking you'd think it was Leroi. I was literally watching this on autoplay with the window hidden and was just like 'OMG HAVEN'T HEARD LEROI IN FOREVER!!' flicked back over and it's Branford. What a phenomenal player.
As for the 'rubbish live' now, maybe your ears are the problem...
Well I've been seeing DMB since 1993 and probably seen about 40 lives shows. I think I know this band pretty well.
Thank you so much for uploading this. I get to know an incredible musician. Spend the last two days listening to Branford's music and even found out his drummer (Justin Faulkner) that is awesome as well. Seems like my entire concept about jazz music just changed. I definitely wasn't ready for this, but I'm glad it happened.
His style reeeaaaaally reminds me so much of LeRoi. We all miss him. The discussion in the comments were good as the music.
Thanks again.
Thanks for posting this, I was at this show and never expected a "special guest" so when Branford came it out was a great surprise. It really brought back the memories of Leroi Moore and how special this band was and is!
I totally agree with Jedi Master Beta. Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for posting this.
Fantastic Branford but i don't forget LeRoy Moore ,Love him !!!
Amazing. Simply amazing.
Branford is genius....
Killer, must have missed this don't remember watching. Marsalis is so good!
You can see how much he just loves playing with Carter, such an effortless team up.
Pure class.
“Imma turn this into a for real f-ck song, Dave. Watch this..!” -Branford
And Branford is so wonderfully sly and strong about it and it’s just incredible.
Now that’s a baby making song.
Branford played some special shows with Jerry and the boys, too. I think he could have played with anyone. Like Gilmour, he played the perfect notes.
Thanks Chester ..Always a pleasure to see your videos.
Absolutely beautiful...
Thanks for posting this.
Branford was awesome at this show! I will never forget Typical Situation with him. Any chance you'll be posting it?
why didn't they bring in this man instead of Coffin? He is amazing and fits the DMB sound.
Such a sweet tone
Amazing
Look at the smug look on Branford's face at 8:56...."like yeah, I just killed that shit"
I wish I could hit the like button 1,000 times!
i love you Dave
It would have been nice if Branford’s mic had been up a little higher, especially at the start of his solo! 😕
Very special to find this today........for DMB fans open to some prime Grateful Dead check out "eyes of the world" with Branford off "without a net" live 1990s Nassau Coliseum
I was there, amazing!!!!
BM is the saxophone GOAT!!
What's the chemical formula on Renyolds shirt? Also Branford play's this song beautifully.
Too many ppl noises but it sounds better slowed down & good to hear Branford Marsalis too. Love this anyway
Beautiful playing by Branford. So soulful versus Jeff's let's see how fast I can play style. A true tribute to LeRoi.
sweet Lord
Miss you old dmb
why can't he be on the band?... :(
8:25-9:00 so good
Danny Yankou 0:00 -10:41 so good.
Check him out playing with the dead it’s something special❤️✌️🤟
Dump Jeff and Rashawn (they create too much brass) and bribe Branford to join the band. Branford has the style and sound of Leroi that has been dearly missed since Roi's passing...
Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You hit the nail on the head. Was just thinking the same. This rendition brought me to tears because I can hear leroi's voice in this.
I agree... plus I think it’s time for a new violin player. They are losing the classic DMB sound as the years go on. There’s no reason that they can’t get someone to cover Boyd’s parts on the older songs. If they could replace Roi after his passing, there’s no reason to not replace Boyd.
Is this available anywhere else? I need this track!
I get that Branford is Branford...but I miss LeRoi.
Branford put some stank on that one...yea baby
they are just playing his notes without the heart and soul he had i miss him what happened to him
I can't understand the constant Jeff bashing. Yes, Leroi was soulful and so is Bransford but Jeff brings more of an excitement although can be pretty soulful too.
Just saying there's room for both!
So perfect, he plays almost as good as Kenny G😍😍
That was not a compliment unless youre talking about Kenny Garrett
Luiz Fernando Araujo F Kenny G!
Too quiet
For the first 7 minutes you could make that argument. Then Branford let the song come to him, & engaged ferociously. Twice he erupted, taking over that song, and he even matched the mellowing towards the end. Showing a high emotional level & a tight camaraderie with the guys.