Great video. I saw the great Lee Morgan in DC back in the day. Actually, a concert that included the great Sun Ra and his ensemble. Blakely. No words suffice to say about him. Most surveys have him as the greatest drummer in Jazz history. I can agree with that. His group Jazz messengers have brought along some of the greatest, from Lee, Hubbard, Wayne, the great Horace Silver, Bobby Timmons, and all those guys the Jaz Video guy mentioned and more. Great site Jazz Video guy!.
I melt. Literally. Wow, wow and wow. My friend, a neuroscientist, once said that classical music elevates one's spirit, jazz opens up all the possibilities. It is imagination. I feel that it is true.
I love your jazz videos and shared them with many of my jazz lovers friends. I am truly sorry that you will no longer be Sharing but the jazz videos on RUclips. THanks for your love of American Classical music. Ernest Gregg Dizzy Gillespie's Cousin
It seems the presence of John Gilmore took the group into somewhat more adventurous and experimental territory. Sproles’ and Blakey’s interaction, alternately pushing and pulling the beat gives the first piece wonderful dynamism. Pretty intense stuff
Wowwww!!!!! Just in case anyone ever wondered what it would sound like if Art Blakey ever held down the drum chair behind a cat who would take it outside like Coltrane and Shepp and Ayler and Pharoah Sanders were going there in the mid 60's .....NOW WE KNOW!
Wow...this is great everytime I see it...I saw John with Betty in the early 80's...when you spoke of Lee as kid it jogged my brain there was another kid maybe you know his name...John was the music director of course but this kid on drums could play his ass off.. I cannot remember his name actually it could have been 1979..it was funny the first night the first set the stage was set up where the drummer could not see Betty very well he was craining his neck contorting his body to see her...at intermission it all got setup better there was a damn pole/piller on the stage etc....but he needed to see betty's movement/cues to support her singing...she would communicate to him where she was going vocally it was awesome her stage presence her intrraction with the drummer it was awesome and John Hicks was amazing..after the show the 2nd night John stayed til early morn playing with another piano player who was nice but, there was only one John Hicks...Hell there was only one Betty Carter, what a gal!
Is this Norman Grantz? (lol). This man has definetly done everything to promote these great Jazz musicians. A living encyclopedia of great Jazz videos, interviews and history. He saves me some time from having to read everyone's autobiography.
Art was the leader of all leaders..so many of his member went on to musical greatness on his own…The Lee Morgan story is truly sad….never buy your wife a pistol if you plan on cheating on her.. oh and Bu had one level…all out pedal to the medal….
John Gilmore is not one of the many artists who influence John Coltrane.? I maybe wrong I think I read about that from one of the International Jazz Journal edition some years back.
Bruce thanks for the correction, sometimes information got distorted along the way and knowledgeable people come to our rescue. Been familiar with Sun Ra and his band I was able to pick up familiar phrases between Coltrane and Gilmore but I could not say with certainty that Coltrane was influenced by Gilmore.
@@rodguevara9999 Once again thanks for pointing out the relationship between Coltrane and Gilmore. Very few people are familiar with John Gilmore but his concept and contribution can not easy ignored by individuals who have been exposed to Sun Ra's unit.
Basically good overall. However, there are a few spots where there is just too much going on, to focus on the individuality of these great musicians. That's due more than anything to Blakey's incessant hammering from the first downbeat. No question whose band it is. But just as he softened a bit during the piano solo, more of that would've been appreciated during the tenor and trumpet statements as well.
Great video. I saw the great Lee Morgan in DC back in the day. Actually, a concert that included the great Sun Ra and his ensemble.
Blakely. No words suffice to say about him. Most surveys have him as the greatest drummer in Jazz history. I can agree with that. His group Jazz messengers have brought along some of the greatest, from Lee, Hubbard, Wayne, the great Horace Silver, Bobby Timmons, and all those guys the Jaz Video guy mentioned and more. Great site Jazz Video guy!.
I had this concert on DVD…one of my favorites
I never thought there was more footage of this lineup with Blakey! Aaaaaahhhhh!!! THIS IS LIKE CHRISTMAS!!!
It is Christmas today.
This is a treasure, this great group with the immortal John Gilmore!
So nice to hear John Gilmore in this context.
What a band, maybe the most underrated edition of the Messengers, but also one of the very best
I melt. Literally. Wow, wow and wow. My friend, a neuroscientist, once said that classical music elevates one's spirit, jazz opens up all the possibilities. It is imagination. I feel that it is true.
Words of wisdom
you're absolutely right when you say there was "magic in the air that night" - incredibly powerful, beautiful music
John Gilmore is so incredible, this whole band is insane, and Blakey is a miracle.
He was one of the top tenor players but played mostly with Sun Ra so most people don't know that.
Wow, I wish I was there. Can't stop moving
Where is that Time Machine, anyway
@@JazzVideoGuy In our brains :)
Wow! I've never seen Sproles or Gilmore on film before so this will be great!!!
Love it! “Lament for Stacy” might be my favorite snapshot from that particular period. I remember picking the album called “S’ Make it!”
This is Gold !!!!!!!!!!
yup
I can’t thank you enough for this.Superb!
Extra Great! Thanks
Thank you too!
I love your jazz videos and shared them with many of my jazz lovers friends. I am truly sorry that you will no longer be Sharing but the jazz videos on RUclips. THanks for your love of American Classical music.
Ernest Gregg
Dizzy Gillespie's Cousin
Change of plans, time to fight the system
This is GOLD !!! Thank you !
THANK U FOR POSTING!!
Thanks for posting 🎩😎👍🏾
This is so killing - Ty so much for posting - Easy Living is a tribute to brownie - it’s on brownies 1st LP a leader, & then on Lee’s too 🎺❤️
We lost both Brownie and Lee, much much too soon.
Thanks for this rare video.
Wish there was more music documented on film during this period.
Magic! Unreal and special.
Great great band
For sure
Atomic Art Blakey!
It seems the presence of John Gilmore took the group into somewhat more adventurous and experimental territory. Sproles’ and Blakey’s interaction, alternately pushing and pulling the beat gives the first piece wonderful dynamism. Pretty intense stuff
Yes!
Bassist sounds like he may have known Jimmy Garrison?His solo was in that vein to my ears?So great !!!
Wow! Thank you for making this available!
My pleasure!
Amazing clip!! Thanks for posting!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh great Hicks!! Only seen him a couple times on video.
Wow art blakeys style here is so wild n radical. Gilmore the best to do it
Yes, John Gilmore works perfectly within this context.
Thank you for sharing hope you are well God loves you deeply shalom 🤗🐼♥️✝️💐 Philippians 4:8
Thank you too
THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!!!!
Wowwww!!!!! Just in case anyone ever wondered what it would sound like if Art Blakey ever held down the drum chair behind a cat who would take it outside like Coltrane and Shepp and Ayler and Pharoah Sanders were going there in the mid 60's .....NOW WE KNOW!
For sure
Wow, wow, wow! What a treasure!
Love this channel
Nice! really enjoyed this Brett! Keep up the good work!
Thanks! Will do!
Superb camera work -almost as good as being there!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Unstoppable ✊🏽🥁
Wow...this is great everytime I see it...I saw John with Betty in the early 80's...when you spoke of Lee as kid it jogged my brain there was another kid maybe you know his name...John was the music director of course but this kid on drums could play his ass off.. I cannot remember his name actually it could have been 1979..it was funny the first night the first set the stage was set up where the drummer could not see Betty very well he was craining his neck contorting his body to see her...at intermission it all got setup better there was a damn pole/piller on the stage etc....but he needed to see betty's movement/cues to support her singing...she would communicate to him where she was going vocally it was awesome her stage presence her intrraction with the drummer it was awesome and John Hicks was amazing..after the show the 2nd night John stayed til early morn playing with another piano player who was nice but, there was only one John Hicks...Hell there was only one Betty Carter, what a gal!
This is soooo strong!!
Is this Norman Grantz? (lol). This man has definetly done everything to promote these great Jazz musicians. A living encyclopedia of great Jazz videos, interviews and history. He saves me some time from having to read everyone's autobiography.
Art could almost play free with these cats. It would still be tight!
would love to hear that
Set list please? 🙏
John Hicks!!!!!!!WOW!!
exactly
@@JazzVideoGuy yeah
To the victor go the Sproles!!
Art was the leader of all leaders..so many of his member went on to musical greatness on his own…The Lee Morgan story is truly sad….never buy your wife a pistol if you plan on cheating on her.. oh and Bu had one level…all out pedal to the medal….
I miss Bu. His energy and love for the music were very powerful.
Gilmore was very talented.He just got buried in Sun Ra' s Orch., Yep!
Wow is right
great video, amazing, thanks lots, but don`t spoil the material with adds, sounds and comments, please :-)
If you’re unhappy with the channel, please see the cashier on the way out for your refund.
@@JazzVideoGuy :-) great videos anyway, thanks.
Great concert!! Did they ever record?
Sadly, no
Yes - this iteration is on the S’Make It LP
John Gilmore is not one of the many artists who influence John Coltrane.? I maybe wrong I think I read about that from one of the International Jazz Journal edition some years back.
Sello Bodibe ...Gilmore did influence Coltrane. So did Dex, Newk, Getz, Pres, Stitt.
Bruce thanks for the correction, sometimes information got distorted along the way and knowledgeable people come to our rescue. Been familiar with Sun Ra and his band I was able to pick up familiar phrases between Coltrane and Gilmore but I could not say with certainty that Coltrane was influenced by Gilmore.
Coltran actually studied with him a bit. A big influence.
@@rodguevara9999 Once again thanks for pointing out the relationship between Coltrane and Gilmore. Very few people are familiar with John Gilmore but his concept and contribution can not easy ignored by individuals who have been exposed to Sun Ra's unit.
Thanks for the update and what a unit?
29 minutes 30 seconds in sounds familiar
u forgot CEDAR!!
love me some Cedar
Basically good overall. However, there are a few spots where there is just too much going on, to focus on the individuality of these great musicians. That's due more than anything to Blakey's incessant hammering from the first downbeat. No question whose band it is. But just as he softened a bit during the piano solo, more of that would've been appreciated during the tenor and trumpet statements as well.
OK, I'll let him know how you feel about his playing. Thanks.
@@JazzVideoGuy
[Laffin'😁] cool!
@@JazzVideoGuy ;o))