"Social Call" - Benny Benack III ft. Veronica Swift

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @ThatTalentedOne
    @ThatTalentedOne 5 лет назад +622

    Veronica Swift’s voice is incredible

    • @bbjazzIII
      @bbjazzIII  5 лет назад +120

      she's a true pro!

    • @Yousefmesef
      @Yousefmesef 5 лет назад +46

      closest I've ever heard to Ella especially in the lower registers

    • @maximeturjman4287
      @maximeturjman4287 4 года назад +2

      Ouit

    • @wiraramadhan2227
      @wiraramadhan2227 4 года назад +13

      @@bbjazzIII maybe another record with her ? Hehe ...

    • @paolacaro7980
      @paolacaro7980 4 года назад +4

      @@Yousefmesef She is really good but but but too much influence of Ella, with all my respect, Verónica is incredibly perfect.

  • @DavePollack
    @DavePollack 5 лет назад +428

    Man, the musicianship in the video is absolutely out of this world. BBIII you're a monster...Christian's pocket? Oh lawd.

    • @kindredfabular4094
      @kindredfabular4094 3 года назад +7

      OMG HELLO IM A BIG FAN

    • @thebopwashere
      @thebopwashere 2 года назад +2

      The whole group is just talent and hard work definitive hey. Swings so hard!

    • @Randi-h1l
      @Randi-h1l 7 месяцев назад

      I'm so hurt

  • @jzzgrl3
    @jzzgrl3 4 года назад +192

    Watch Veronica’s reaction at 1:33! Best version I’ve heard so far. Outstanding musicianship. Great job with the lyrics!

    • @aidanvillafana7288
      @aidanvillafana7288 2 года назад +5

      That was crazy when I first heard it mad talent

    • @ilanfono
      @ilanfono Год назад +1

      Best version EVER!
      It can't get better than that..

    • @awholeworldoflove9275
      @awholeworldoflove9275 Год назад +2

      😂😂😂😂 I love this moment

  • @raesanderson8238
    @raesanderson8238 5 лет назад +108

    that Moody's mood quote at 1:19

    • @bbjazzIII
      @bbjazzIII  5 лет назад +27

      haha you caught me ;)

    • @michaelnorris2522
      @michaelnorris2522 5 лет назад +3

      Isn't that in turn a quote from "English Country Garden?"

    • @michaelgordonsaxophone
      @michaelgordonsaxophone 5 лет назад

      @@michaelnorris2522 Correct

    • @lylecosmopolite
      @lylecosmopolite 4 года назад +2

      I discovered this style of song when I first heard King Pleasure's cover of Moody's Mood for Love, nearly 50 years ago.

  • @nemo227
    @nemo227 2 года назад +6

    I discovered back around 1957 that some musicians/singers were so much more capable than we mere mortals.

  • @Stephen.Stefano.L
    @Stephen.Stefano.L 10 месяцев назад +5

    Benny love the vocalese …. Truly a lost art form… You are the best of any contemporary vocalese singers… Eddie Jefferson is in heaven, now laughing and crying his head off…😂❤❤🎉😢😂❤

  • @shirleyhansford7753
    @shirleyhansford7753 3 года назад +79

    Veronica is an amazing artist with the sweetness of Ella's voice and the incredible musicianship of Anita Oday. What a find!!!

  • @robbybrodie8143
    @robbybrodie8143 Год назад +3

    I was listening for days on RUclips Music and just came to see who the bassist was. Of course it's Christian McBride XD

  • @martinoestate4758
    @martinoestate4758 2 года назад +43

    After 47 years of listening only to jazz, I can say that this is a wonderful performance

  • @sevildrib
    @sevildrib 3 года назад +37

    Contemporary jazz singers summit that's got it all: singing, vocalise and scat singing by two of the best around.

  • @danielksimmons
    @danielksimmons 10 месяцев назад +6

    Can’t. Stop. Listening.

  • @Mabesakald
    @Mabesakald 13 дней назад

    Very good vocalists of the younger generation firmly rooted in the best jazz tradition that they have learned from their forefathers. Long live what is well done! A joy to listen to these young vocalists and musicians! Thank you! Merry Christmas!

  • @elly7302
    @elly7302 Год назад +12

    I don't usually comment but this is one hell of a song. I've been listening to it since it came out, and I find myself back here again and again. Incredible work!

    • @bbjazzIII
      @bbjazzIII  Год назад +9

      thanks so much for breaking customs to speak out ;)

  • @blaster1185
    @blaster1185 3 года назад +9

    Yup, I've found it. My favorite music genre is Benny Benack III

  • @onelittleplum
    @onelittleplum 4 года назад +15

    3:40 YES GIRL GET IT ✨☀️⭐️

  • @joshuadavid6317
    @joshuadavid6317 3 года назад +4

    Their voices returns me to 1950 NY

  • @richardkalman2932
    @richardkalman2932 Год назад +5

    Over the top with brilliant singing and vocalese. The arrangement is also uber brilliant. Two of the top upcoming jazz vocalist/players on the scene today, Benny and Veronica!
    Bass player and rhythm also brilliant!!

  • @Mjt1262
    @Mjt1262 10 месяцев назад +3

    I love the way they meet on the final note.

  • @chriswright2553
    @chriswright2553 4 года назад +60

    I've never heard vocals better than this. You're both absolutely insane. And the band...just watched an Aimee Nolte vid discussing how to swing hard. She could have just referenced this vid. Gold Standard. Christian you're a monster.

    • @AnDoKo93
      @AnDoKo93 3 года назад +2

      And Veronica too !

    • @adoris864
      @adoris864 Год назад

      Never? Absurd! You've obviously never listened to Ella Fitzgerald or Sarah Vaughn! Get outta here with that BS!

  • @oldbsturgeon5493
    @oldbsturgeon5493 2 года назад +3

    that is one of the slickest things I've ever heard

  • @Dtruthseek
    @Dtruthseek Год назад +4

    This is scary good

  • @mikeking7351
    @mikeking7351 2 года назад +19

    Without question....the absolute BEST version of this song in existence. ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC IN EVERY SINGLE REGARD!!!!!!!!!

  • @TinyFord1
    @TinyFord1 4 года назад +28

    How on earth did I JUST NOW stumble across you guys?! RUclips algorithms suck. I want more like this

  • @1mespud
    @1mespud 2 года назад +6

    Getting some serious "King Pleasure" vibes out of this one WOW!!

  • @johndavies8956
    @johndavies8956 Год назад +5

    That was really cool. A conversation put to music. Great.

  • @jmsbk12345
    @jmsbk12345 4 года назад +40

    Love this, what a great feel.

    • @bbjazzIII
      @bbjazzIII  4 года назад +17

      Christian McBride helps! ha

    • @jmsbk12345
      @jmsbk12345 4 года назад +1

      @@bbjazzIII Oh yes, absolutely. I play a lot of my jazz guitar in Bb as well. It's a real jazz key along with Eb, F and C.

  • @stugryffin3619
    @stugryffin3619 2 года назад +5

    On repeat for the last two weeks. No sign of this ending any time soon.

  • @TK-xo2mf
    @TK-xo2mf Год назад +2

    University of OWENS JR. Swinging and so tasteful drumming!

  • @isaac-shapiro
    @isaac-shapiro Год назад +2

    insane personnel on this one

  • @benjaminhawkinson1752
    @benjaminhawkinson1752 2 года назад +4

    Late to the party, but wow! So glad I found this!

  • @The_Stoked_Oni
    @The_Stoked_Oni 5 лет назад +72

    Bro if isn’t one of the greatest things ive heard idk. Both have amazing voices!!

  • @Lottiemoon100
    @Lottiemoon100 4 года назад +9

    Wow! The real deal! Please God, let the numb public know about these fab artists!!!!!!!!!

  • @eranimongelos5749
    @eranimongelos5749 Год назад +4

    Fantastic !!!!!

  • @rbsprods3200
    @rbsprods3200 Год назад +4

    Great 21st Century update! Veronica and Ben put their own unique spin on this classic! A scat-singing, improv delight. Great "Moody's Mood" quote by Ben. Christian, Ulysses, and Takeshi on bass, drum and piano keep it swinging in the pocket.

  • @rhapsode00
    @rhapsode00 2 года назад +9

    Adorable, both. Virtuosic and joyful and perfectly in character. A revelation.

  • @garryfimister6878
    @garryfimister6878 4 года назад +19

    Wow , two of the greatest vocalists on the scene today together in the studio.And what a rhythm section.McBride is such a master.

  • @yeankim690
    @yeankim690 5 лет назад +23

    Love this!!! Already transcribing it :)

    • @bbjazzIII
      @bbjazzIII  5 лет назад +7

      can't wait to hear it!

  • @FolkalBlueMuse
    @FolkalBlueMuse Год назад +2

    Benny, and Veronica’s lyric runs are so Eddie Jefferson. So hip.

  • @ЛюбаВалешная-д1л
    @ЛюбаВалешная-д1л Год назад +3

    Incredibly!!!

  • @ulvianil7561
    @ulvianil7561 3 года назад +2

    Great. Some part of the song reminded me 'Moody's Mood For Love '

  • @TheodorusRex
    @TheodorusRex 4 года назад +3

    Christian McBride all day... Wow.

  • @kurtsnyder
    @kurtsnyder 4 месяца назад +2

    Can’t get enough of this. Every part of it is absolutely perfect and I can stop listening!

  • @marcovienna6031
    @marcovienna6031 Год назад +2

    awesome.....100% pure swing juice

  • @billaurilio5627
    @billaurilio5627 10 месяцев назад +3

    No one does this better than Veronica

  • @wernermatrisch2
    @wernermatrisch2 2 года назад +9

    Wonderful !!! I'm a big Swift fan. And now I'm so happy to discover another great singer: BENNY BENACK !!!!!

  • @christopheerard4269
    @christopheerard4269 9 месяцев назад +1

    This is outstanding...
    It's Mel, it's Ella, it's Dave, Jon and Annie... no less !!!
    (the list could go on... you have it all !)

  • @privateprivate1647
    @privateprivate1647 7 месяцев назад +1

    I get the Moody's Mood for Love vibe.... ❤

  • @AllenPMinton
    @AllenPMinton 3 года назад +1

    Straight to my pleasure center!

  • @a.t.p.1819
    @a.t.p.1819 5 лет назад +14

    Keep replaying at 1:54 ahh perfection

  • @jaredhoke9387
    @jaredhoke9387 3 месяца назад

    How wonderful that such delightful skills are still around. This is some of the best, hippest, most dazzling, clever perfectlion in music making that I've ever heard, and at 77 years old, I've heard a lot. It's like Mel Torme and Ella are still with us. Thank you, Benny. Thank you, Veronica. Thank you, Steve.

  • @MrSteveHobbs
    @MrSteveHobbs 2 года назад +2

    Love Benny and Veronica. This arrangement is great and allows them to drive the music instead of the music arrangement boxing them in.

  • @johnjames98
    @johnjames98 2 года назад +39

    Absolutely gorgeous! Stumbled across this after the Jaq The trombone transcription. You guys are uber incredible! Your tone and clarity is just amazing!

  • @mayawhittey7796
    @mayawhittey7796 Год назад +2

    I always seem to come back to this song whenever I have a little jazz phase again

  • @justified_parker
    @justified_parker 4 года назад +2

    Talk about pocket. BBIII always making Pittsburgh proud!

    • @bbjazzIII
      @bbjazzIII  4 года назад +1

      black and gold forever!

  • @Johnbobon
    @Johnbobon 4 года назад +6

    Just heard this on Real Jazz SXM and came here to hear it again. The pitch control is incredible!

  • @LeonardSchokker
    @LeonardSchokker 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great duet! You both sound great. Looking forward already to hearing Veronica live at NSJ in Rotterdam this summer. Maybe you could tag along Benny?

  • @OliverWolfe
    @OliverWolfe Год назад +2

    We love you Benny!

  • @MaureenMcCrink
    @MaureenMcCrink 3 года назад +2

    Oh yeah!!!!

  • @jaycaruso6611
    @jaycaruso6611 Год назад +1

    Damnnn, that was good. 👌🍸👍🌹

  • @OrdinaryLatvian
    @OrdinaryLatvian 4 года назад +19

    What a talented group of musicians, the lot of you! I'm so glad I found your personal channel, Mr. Benack. It's an absolute gem.

    • @bbjazzIII
      @bbjazzIII  4 года назад +6

      thanks so much for listening and the support!

  • @jonezzjazz
    @jonezzjazz 4 года назад +3

    They swing ! Both have tremendous style, and above average instruments and control. Veronica has a slightly bigger resonating cavity than Benny's. Phenomenal phrasing by each. Bravo!

  • @nickboretz1774
    @nickboretz1774 2 года назад +2

    OMG..Lambert Hendricks and Annie Ross!! This is fantastic! Just found this. Made my week!

    • @andrewbrodnick6122
      @andrewbrodnick6122 Год назад +1

      Veronica's mother sang with the Lambert Hendricks Ross group.

  • @JackieRompana
    @JackieRompana 2 года назад +6

    These people really grasp music to the core. BEAUTIFUL!

  • @sabinekuehlich4899
    @sabinekuehlich4899 4 года назад +2

    So beautiful to see Master Christian start off, Benny and Veronica flyting through this vocalese togehter. WOW, adorable! Wunderschön! as we Germans say.

  • @CrazyCloudZen
    @CrazyCloudZen 4 года назад +4

    Benny this one is a home run, baby.

  • @samedelcup1878
    @samedelcup1878 3 года назад +2

    This performance puts this duo up there with Jackie and Roy.

  • @clawboss2028
    @clawboss2028 2 года назад +7

    Benny, I absolutely love your amazingly musical and unique feel and melodic approach to playing (especially as a trumpeter), it just puts me in a great mood every time. Keep the bar high BB3!

  • @jimjennings7623
    @jimjennings7623 5 лет назад +13

    This video makes me want to see these two together VERY OFTEN. Love the improvs. So nice to hear!

  • @jean-christophehrycaj2801
    @jean-christophehrycaj2801 7 месяцев назад +1

    Merci pour ce bon moment 🙂

  • @amileoj9043
    @amileoj9043 2 года назад +4

    Magnificent version of a great Gigi Gryce tune! Benny and Veronica so awesome in duet - and Christian McBride & crew top notch behind them. Wonderful stuff!

  • @lukenichols4025
    @lukenichols4025 7 месяцев назад

    Last night my friend Blake for his senior spotlight at a choir concert sang this with his girlfriend Maria. It was amazing and when he wasn’t singing he played the saxophone and absolutely crushed it! My friends cash and gabe were also playing the background jazz.

  • @h.sinclair
    @h.sinclair 2 года назад +2

    god, damn this is so good!!! Eddie Jefferson vibes up in here backed by the heavy C. McBride POCKET !!!

  • @saxorexic
    @saxorexic 4 года назад +12

    Nice! It is so nice and refreshing to see members of the younger crowd (yeah, I'm only in my early 40s) not only getting into jazz singing at all but doing it well. Swingin' rhythm section and fantastic vocals.

  • @taf44tt8io
    @taf44tt8io 2 года назад +2

    Benny and Veronica you had made a VERY GOOOOOOOOOOOD JOB !!!!!!!! As usual !!!! :) I love you both !!!
    Now, we WANT you for a full album, with the Emmet's trio (Russel and Kyle) and some other guests !!!!!

    • @bbjazzIII
      @bbjazzIII  2 года назад +1

      my new album is that band! coming out soon ;)

    • @taf44tt8io
      @taf44tt8io 2 года назад

      @@bbjazzIII This is a very good news Benny ! I'm happy for you and yours friends !
      Happy New Ear, Hear and Year (Yeah !) 🙂😉 And a big kiss to Veronica, one of my favorite new singers.

  • @davebutterfield5067
    @davebutterfield5067 3 года назад +3

    The two best young jazz singers today. The art of Vocalese ain't for the faint of heart 🤎

  • @george0t
    @george0t 4 года назад +1

    Awesome. I'm getting flashbacks of George Benson and Patti Austin singing Moody's Mood for Love.

  • @nilambe08
    @nilambe08 4 года назад +1

    Very very nice.

  • @bobbutta6196
    @bobbutta6196 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic!!.... Tottaly fantastic!!.... Nothing better... Wow!!!

  • @coosoorlog
    @coosoorlog 2 года назад +2

    I keep returning to this all the time. It's magical. Might be addicted.

  • @Opjazzclub2030
    @Opjazzclub2030 5 лет назад +17

    Woooo! This is burnin! The groove is so locked in

  • @bengolding1551
    @bengolding1551 2 года назад +4

    Whaaat! How have I only just seen this? This is one of the most perfect jazz videos I've ever seen. Flawless vocals, smoking band, SUCH a swing. Can't explain how much I love this.

  • @ulrichhobler8755
    @ulrichhobler8755 3 года назад +3

    What a joy to listen to and watch these two fantastic singers! You can hear and see the fun they had recording this song.

  • @Z.Ritz83
    @Z.Ritz83 Год назад +1

    Mega Cool

  • @gg_0nr941
    @gg_0nr941 2 года назад +1

    This song bro so good

  • @maureenrenihan8536
    @maureenrenihan8536 3 года назад +1

    1:34 hilarious.
    This is so great.

  • @jonathandeutsch3991
    @jonathandeutsch3991 Год назад +1

    outstanding

  • @morrielouden1
    @morrielouden1 2 года назад +2

    SUPERB!!! Their intonation!

  • @guyonnetalain721
    @guyonnetalain721 2 года назад +1

    Monstrueux !
    J'entends tous les anciens mais...aujourd^hui et maintenant .

  • @lucl5383
    @lucl5383 3 года назад +1

    crisp

  • @bryandickerson5365
    @bryandickerson5365 3 года назад +1

    Goodness!

  • @calherron
    @calherron 5 лет назад +18

    This has literally made my month :) look forward to hearing the rest of the album!

    • @bbjazzIII
      @bbjazzIII  5 лет назад +5

      Cal Herron well your support made my day! 😉

  • @longhaulblue1145
    @longhaulblue1145 4 года назад +7

    There's hope for the millenial generation. Lol. I was grinning ear to ear in utter rapture at the two of you. Well done!

  • @hawkrider88
    @hawkrider88 3 месяца назад

    Go on tour, come to Atlanta....We're there!!!!

  • @liambudge
    @liambudge 2 года назад +1

    soooooooo good

  • @AlenaBernardi
    @AlenaBernardi 5 лет назад +4

    Been obsessing over this for the past two days.

  • @kennerkeyz
    @kennerkeyz 4 года назад +1

    So killin 😍😍 real jazz exists

  • @MusicByTomas
    @MusicByTomas 5 лет назад +5

    This swings, hard! You and Veronica are terrific.

  • @harpovince
    @harpovince 2 года назад +3

    I laugh and cry each time I'm listening this. Love them ! Great musicians... Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @gregorypapas9354
    @gregorypapas9354 3 года назад +2

    Jazz lives

  • @LeonardRaponi2024
    @LeonardRaponi2024 2 года назад +2

    Fabuleux !! Irréel, un tel swing , ils viennent d une autre planète 🌎 prise de son et mixage d une élégance rarement entendus sur cette terre, bravo 😊