LOVE OUR BEAUTIFUL BLACK MOTHER DAUGHTER FROM OUR FATHERS MOTHER LAND KILLED IT DRUMS, PERCUSSION RIDES DIANE UP AND DOWN THE NILE VALLEY RIVERS. Bless You, PEACE UNTO U ALL❤
Im so glad beyond words that I heard her live in Chicago in May, 2024. She had the power and control of the master that she is. Such a gem of a singer. I’m glad to have now downloaded nearly all her albums and am living in a world of fantastic jazz,thanks to her.
Beautiful voice, a heavenly beautiful Lady, Dianne Reeves is a rare gem. Fascinating harmony between the voice, the moving body, and the music. That's how harmonious life should be. Thank you Dianne, you're a breeze of fresh air in this somber world. Honestly, I don't get it about the number of views. Mediocre singers get Millions of views while a great legend like Dianne Reeves gets only 66,000 views? No wonder the world has lost its senses.
"Afro Blue" is a jazz standard composed by Mongo Santamaría. Mongo Santamaria recorded his composition "Afro Blue" in 1959 when playing with the Cal Tjader Sextet. The first recorded performance was on April 20, 1959, at the Sunset Auditorium in Carmel, California, with Santamaría on percussion.
OMG. I followed this song from Robert Glasper/ Erika Badu/ Esperanza Spaulding to this woman. She is unbelievable. When I listened to this I was thinking “she’s the female Al Jarreau!” What a voice and such an amazing interpretation of this iconic song. So happy I found this!
everyone is replying to you with different artists. unfortunately they don't mention the artist who wrote it: The late Cuban percussionist Mongo Santamaria. He and John Coltrane are the musicians most noted for this piece.
I believe you have misunderstood. I personally, (and you don't have to agree) dislike it when musicians take a tune and perform a sort of live mutual musical masturbation on it. It is all a matter of taste. For me, there is a line between playing with the rhythm and syncopation and just scrapping it all together but using the same words and referencing the same song. I do not recognize Santamaria's Afro Blue in Erykah's interpretation, but the words are the same. That's all I'm saying. An example would be Chick Corea doing Autumn Leaves. Jazz is fantastic but when bored musicians go too far...it is no longer about the music but their own self-satisfaction. I'm sorry, Glasper is great, and Erykah has a great voice, Spalding is a beast of a musician and I could only dream of playing bass like her. I simply cannot get into what they are doing with the tune.
Dianne along with the others you mentioned smoked it. Now............................. its time for you to listen to the legendary Master Saxophonist Mr. John Coltrane do it !!!!!!!!!
I hear this song sometimes on weekend overnight jazz on my public radio station...had to look it up. I love it and I love her voice and artistic expression.
Dream of a land my soul is from I hear a hand stroke on a drum Elegant boy Beautiful girl Dancing for joy Elegant whirl Shades of delight Cocoa hue Rich as the night Afro blue Two young lovers dance face to face With undulating grace They gently sway Then slip away To some secluded place Shades of delight Cocoa hue Rich as the night Afro blue Whispering trees Echo their sighs Passionate pleas Tender replies Lovers in flight Upward they glide Burst at the height Slowly subside Shades of delight Cocoa hue Rich as the night Afro blue And my slumbering fantasy assumes reality Until it seems it's not a dream The two are you and me Shades of delight Cocoa hue Rich as the night Afro blue Oh shades of delight Cocoa hue Rich as the night Afro blue
Profoundly inspirational "Afro Blue" at the "Blue Room" in New Orleans, LA by a sister (Diane) and collaborative accompanying of musicians that's unique in it's resonation...calling me home !!! TUKES,2021
I was just on the video of Softly from this concert, unknowingly, and unprompted thought "afro blue is a cool standard I gotta listen to it", looked it up, and the same concert was the first result lmao
By the 1950s, Afro-Cuban music powered many jazz hits like "Afro Blue" composed by Cuban percussionist Mongo Santamaría, became the first true jazz standard built on a 3:2 clave pattern. The music became increasingly mainstream, and eventually non-Cuban musicians ran with the form.
ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE ❤❤❤ME SOME AFRO QUEEN DIANE REEVES “ NO ONE SPEAKS TEACHES US OUR ANCESTRAL PAST/PRESENT SHE’S THE ONE AFRO AMERICAN QUEEN REMINDING US EVERY DAY WHAT WE MUST REFLECT ON OUR ANCIENT PAST FOR BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR US AND OUR CHILDREN AS THEY SEEK PROPER GUIDES FROM PRESENT DAY BLACK AFRICAN ELDERS AND ANCIENT SCHOLARS ITS THERE BIRTH RIGHT BUT, U MUST COME CORRECT THEY ARE FULL OF INSIGHT AND WILL ACKNOWLEDGE YOU, NOT WHAT U SAY BUT WHAT THEY SEE U DO, KEEPING IT REAL OUR SONS AND daughters DAUGHTERS TELL US EVERY DAY. “YOU FEEL ME 😂 LOVE IT. ✌🏿+ ❤
She a Master. If young women want to know how to sing they should study Reeves' syncopation and tonality. I love how she fill the song up leaving no spaces her voice is always moving a true singer.
LOVE OUR BEAUTIFUL BLACK MOTHER DAUGHTER FROM OUR FATHERS MOTHER LAND
KILLED IT DRUMS, PERCUSSION RIDES DIANE UP AND DOWN THE NILE VALLEY RIVERS.
Bless You, PEACE UNTO U ALL❤
Im so glad beyond words that I heard her live in Chicago in May, 2024. She had the power and control of the master that she is. Such a gem of a singer. I’m glad to have now downloaded nearly all her albums and am living in a world of fantastic jazz,thanks to her.
Beautiful voice, a heavenly beautiful Lady, Dianne Reeves is a rare gem.
Fascinating harmony between the voice, the moving body, and the music. That's how harmonious life should be. Thank you Dianne, you're a breeze of fresh air in this somber world.
Honestly, I don't get it about the number of views. Mediocre singers get Millions of views while a great legend like Dianne Reeves gets only 66,000 views? No wonder the world has lost its senses.
I'm c hi
"Afro Blue" is a jazz standard composed by Mongo Santamaría. Mongo Santamaria recorded his composition "Afro Blue" in 1959 when playing with the Cal Tjader Sextet. The first recorded performance was on April 20, 1959, at the Sunset Auditorium in Carmel, California, with Santamaría on percussion.
Back in 2024 still listening to
So glad I came across this version this song, sang by the GREAT Dianne Reeves!! What a powerhouse!!!!
OMG. I followed this song from Robert Glasper/ Erika Badu/ Esperanza Spaulding to this woman. She is unbelievable. When I listened to this I was thinking “she’s the female Al Jarreau!” What a voice and such an amazing interpretation of this iconic song. So happy I found this!
My journey: Oscar Brown jr/Jean Pace, John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner Trio, D.D. Bridgewater and this lady. Wow. I like the Al Jarreau comparison.
I'm glad at least someone followed the light. This is Afro Blue! The Glasper/Spalding was a jam they happened to "call" Afro Blue.
everyone is replying to you with different artists. unfortunately they don't mention the artist who wrote it: The late Cuban percussionist Mongo Santamaria. He and John Coltrane are the musicians most noted for this piece.
I believe you have misunderstood. I personally, (and you don't have to agree) dislike it when musicians take a tune and perform a sort of live mutual musical masturbation on it. It is all a matter of taste. For me, there is a line between playing with the rhythm and syncopation and just scrapping it all together but using the same words and referencing the same song. I do not recognize Santamaria's Afro Blue in Erykah's interpretation, but the words are the same. That's all I'm saying. An example would be Chick Corea doing Autumn Leaves. Jazz is fantastic but when bored musicians go too far...it is no longer about the music but their own self-satisfaction. I'm sorry, Glasper is great, and Erykah has a great voice, Spalding is a beast of a musician and I could only dream of playing bass like her. I simply cannot get into what they are doing with the tune.
Dianne along with the others you mentioned smoked it. Now............................. its time for you to listen to the legendary Master Saxophonist Mr. John Coltrane do it !!!!!!!!!
One of the great contemporary female singers. Brilliant.
I don’t how anyone could give this a thumbs down! This is one of if not the best version of this tune I’ve ever heard!
They are defts, don't worry about them, you are right, this is a powerful version, ohh yes lord!
I hear this song sometimes on weekend overnight jazz on my public radio station...had to look it up. I love it and I love her voice and artistic expression.
Probably my favorite jazz melody sung by one of my favorite jazz vocalists. Beautifully and powerfully performed. Excellence all around!
Dream of a land my soul is from
I hear a hand stroke on a drum
Elegant boy
Beautiful girl
Dancing for joy
Elegant whirl
Shades of delight
Cocoa hue
Rich as the night
Afro blue
Two young lovers dance face to face
With undulating grace
They gently sway
Then slip away
To some secluded place
Shades of delight
Cocoa hue
Rich as the night
Afro blue
Whispering trees
Echo their sighs
Passionate pleas
Tender replies
Lovers in flight
Upward they glide
Burst at the height
Slowly subside
Shades of delight
Cocoa hue
Rich as the night
Afro blue
And my slumbering fantasy assumes reality
Until it seems it's not a dream
The two are you and me
Shades of delight
Cocoa hue
Rich as the night
Afro blue
Oh shades of delight
Cocoa hue
Rich as the night
Afro blue
My father Oscar Brown Jr. wrote the words, Thank you for posting ;-)
I've had this album since it was released but this is the first time I have seen her blasting it out, she's on another level with her vocal range.
Profoundly inspirational "Afro Blue" at the "Blue Room" in New Orleans, LA by a sister (Diane) and collaborative accompanying of musicians that's unique in it's resonation...calling me home !!! TUKES,2021
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL
PERIODDDTTTT 🥺❤️ omgggg the percussionsssss ahhh it’s just beauutttiiiffullll
great version, great performance!
Wow incredible !! 😎
I love love love this!!!
I was just on the video of Softly from this concert, unknowingly, and unprompted thought "afro blue is a cool standard I gotta listen to it", looked it up, and the same concert was the first result lmao
AMAZING!!!!🔥❤️
Just Gorgeous
absolutely love this rendition
a master class!
Spectacular!
Pure Genius!
Sheer Class. No question!!
Love love love!!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥 Blown Away
By the 1950s, Afro-Cuban music powered many jazz hits like "Afro Blue" composed by Cuban percussionist Mongo Santamaría, became the first true jazz standard built on a 3:2 clave pattern. The music became increasingly mainstream, and eventually non-Cuban musicians ran with the form.
Je l'ADORE !!!!
wonderful, simply wonderful
THE ONE AND ONLY.
Fantastic!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE ❤❤❤ME SOME AFRO QUEEN DIANE REEVES “ NO ONE SPEAKS TEACHES US OUR ANCESTRAL PAST/PRESENT SHE’S THE ONE AFRO AMERICAN QUEEN REMINDING US EVERY DAY WHAT WE MUST REFLECT ON OUR ANCIENT PAST FOR BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR US AND OUR CHILDREN AS THEY SEEK PROPER GUIDES FROM PRESENT DAY BLACK AFRICAN ELDERS AND ANCIENT SCHOLARS ITS THERE BIRTH RIGHT BUT, U MUST COME CORRECT THEY ARE FULL OF INSIGHT AND WILL ACKNOWLEDGE YOU, NOT WHAT U SAY BUT WHAT THEY SEE U DO, KEEPING IT REAL OUR SONS AND daughters DAUGHTERS TELL US EVERY DAY. “YOU FEEL ME 😂 LOVE IT. ✌🏿+ ❤
extreme talent
Raw and Strong!
My childhood!❤
Todas las versiones de Afro Blue me encantan, pero bendito que figuras rítmicas tan chimba Dianne Reeves.☺️
She a Master. If young women want to know how to sing they should study Reeves' syncopation and tonality. I love how she fill the song up leaving no spaces her voice is always moving a true singer.
BLUU-TIFUL 💙💙💙💃🏿💃🏿
Anyone know who the sax player is? Kinda looks like Victor Goins but I’m not sure. Beautiful!
Great Post. Any info on the band personnel, please?
My FAVORITE next to the original.
Thank you All
This version is as good as the john coltrane version 2023
who's the band? credits plz
That looks like Victor Goines on soprano sax
real good
This feels so weird to subdivide. What time signature is this in?
6/4
@@lilmax86 Thank you. I keep trying to hear the phrases in groupings of 8th notes, maybe that's why it feels weird.
The original is something totally different (M. Santamaria)
Who‘s that drummer?