@@Jrod1107 Wycliffe is an instructor at a college about 5 min away from my house, and I have been instructed by him in many camp jazz bands and conservatory jazz bands. He's truly amazing 👍
I'm a band director and trombone teacher, and while I DO "fuss" at kiddos about puffing their cheeks, I am a strong believer of (correct me if I'm wrong here, because I sometimes forget) Duke Ellington's quote, "If it sounds good, it IS good!" Puff away, my friend, puff away!!
The commenters here are flowing with Jealousy. I can't believe that people are talking about his cheeks instead of the bravery it took for a 13 year old to play with world class musicians. Wynton would not just take a 13 year old and stick him in his band unless he was super talented. And remember this my friends: The super talented are always unconventional.
I guess I can't look into their minds and tell but I don't think it's a bad idea to try to help someone out by giving them advice on making their playing a little more efficient. :/
ThePoisonChocolate I think it might be just a stylistic choice for him, here and in current day there are times where he plays puffed and times where he doesn't. Like if you watch from 1:45, he's puffed on most of it, but then right at 2:00 when he wants that intense growl, his cheeks are tight even though he's visibly pushing the air faster. It's certainly not "traditionally correct" technique, but I mean neither is injecting your lips with heroin and pressing high notes out of a trumpet, but Maynard managed to be (one of?) the most famous trumpet players of all time doing that. That's what really draws me to this musical culture; sure, correct technique is always important, breathing from your chest as opposed to your diaphragm will (probably) never give you a great tone, but at the end of the day it's what you sound like that matters, regardless of how you get there. Maceo Parker gets people on their feet with seven notes, Marienthal does it with 700, Maynard was crazy and sloppy (not in a bad way of course), Bergeron is crispy clean, Ronnie Cuber wowed his crowds through scales upon scales in his solos, Leo P does it with overtone glisses everywhere. Jazz is like pure expressionism-if you don't want to play with "good" technique, don't; if it works, it works! if it doesn't, it doesn't! ...or maybe that's just what I tell myself when I don't practice scales...
You do realize this is "the" Trombone Shorty. He's almost 30 years old now and one of the greats. Check out his number "Hurricane" or his song with Lenny Kravitz "Something Beautiful". And yea he still puffs his cheeks.
Literally no one criticized him for puffing his checks in the comments. The only mentions of it are from people saying that you shouldn’t criticize him :P
How is it possible that a 13 year old kid can play jazz on the trombone like this kid??? INCREDIBLE!!! A super talent!!! And when this 13 year old boy will grow up, he will get stronger, so will have even more power to play the trombone, so I'm looking forward to hearing the trombone music of this kid in 10 years' time.
He did! This Trombone Shorty. He did a set with Cyril Nevil on Austin City Limits that was chilling in its brilliance ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ THIS IS REAL NATIVE ADOS HISTORY!
Breakdown of the comments: 95% People complaining about people only commenting because of the cheeks 4% About the video 1% People complaining about his cheeks
It's a shame that people are focusing on the fact that he puffs his cheeks so much. Nobody says anything about how a 13 year old has the balls to take the stage with Wynton and Wycliffe and the rest. Nobody mentions the fact that he's playing advanced lines over the changes, outlining chords with guide tones, and out swinging most college level trombone players I know. Get a grip peeps.
I’ve played trombone for years and he’s about 3 times better than me. And the fact that he got too play with Wynton and Wycliffe says something about his taleny
I’ve played trombone for years and he’s about 3 times better than me. And the fact that he got too play with Wynton and Wycliffe says something about his talent
To everyone complaining about his puffy cheeks...... You don't get it, music isn't about having the best technique or embouchure. Music is about making great music that sounds amazing. Who cares if he puffs his cheeks? My private lessons teacher puffs his cheeks and he studied in a University. His tone isn't suffering from either, yes it's not the beautiful warm rich tone of a symphony trombonist, but it's jazz. Critiquing him isn't going to make you a better than him. He's a great player especially at 13. I repeat, music should be about making it great.
No, you don't understand. It hurts when you puff your cheeks. My friend and I decided to try puffing our cheeks and while the sound was great the pitch was awful. It also hurt the heck out of my cheeks. It's not good to do that. It's like when you use your throat to sing instead of your diaphragm. It only hurts you later in life. When he is about 30-40 years old, he will get a raspy throat and it will effect him forever. Though he sounds great, it'll hurt him later. And no one is trying to put him down to make us feel better but it's almost cringe worthy to see someone puff their cheeks out. Especially, if your teachers stress that you don't do that. And it doesn't matter who puffs out their cheeks, they will still be suffering from it. You can even get cuts from doing stuff like that.
No I understand that it is bad for some people, all I'm saying is, he's a kid, he's making great music, give him some slack, he taught himself. If you look at some of his performances now he doesn't puff anymore except to circular breath. I may gone a little overboard on my comment because I was so frustrated that a lot of people were just focusing on the puffed cheeks, he will eventually figure it out. Yes, it is bad, but there are even some exceptions, like I said my teacher is one the best trombone/tuba players I know, but he does it anyway, because he sounds great and makes great music. I respect your opinion, please respect mine, thank you.
Thanks, I was just expressing my musical opinion, sure I was a little too assertive, but I apologized about that. Please at least express yours in a not so demeaning manor.
CrazyOreo Trombone Shorty is one of the most successful jazz musicians in the world. I'm guessing the dude knows a thing or two about technique. He makes a great living making his music. It's the definition of stupid to argue that his technique sucks. It's like saying Beethoven used too many eighth notes. Shut up.
So much soul, musicality, and musicianship at such a young age. The cool thing is that he is able to successfully bring his spirit and musical voice into other genres of music.
He's amazing, and Wynton looks so proud of him. I've been lucky enough to see him live 3 times and I'm hoping to go again next week. Tremendous talent and a really sweet guy.
It is amazing to me how some people, they are usually mediocre, always are attempting to found fault with someone else. If anyone notices, they never put up a video of themselves performing. At 13 years old, Trombone Shorty was playing like a pro! It is not about technique, it is about feeling and connecting with one's inter-self to create music. It is the spirit from within and a connection to the universe. BTW, Wes Montgomery had "bad technique" and was the greatest jazz guitarist that every walked the face of the earth. What about Dizzy Gillespie, Errol Garner, Thelonious Monk and many others to numerous to mention.
+RobyToe2500 | Toby yeah classical musicians think jazz players are always doing things wrong I do classical, jazz and march so I like to try to implement each style into everything I play and my drum major and my band professor think its acctually pretty cool
And then you take into consideration that he is only 13. His technique has gotten way better since then. But his music has grown more than that because like you said. It's not about technique. It's about musicality
Um, 13 years old?????? Trombone Shorty found his "purpose" at an early age!!!! He was meant to do what he does!!!!! PLAY THAT TROMBONE!!!! (From "another" Trombonist, I know of what I speak!!!!)
I went to school with this guy... He was in my class and we were in band together when we were younger than this.. He played Tuba.. I played baritone before switching to trombone... This video really brought me back to those times. An old song we used to play called, Mercy Mercy Mercy led me to this video because I saw his face as he looked when we were Young. He's a real humble guy..
Thought it was hilarious when one cheek puffed more than the other. Mad respect tho. Currently a woodwind player but this makes me want to play trombone a lot more
Hereforyourtoes ;-; if this comments comes off as me criticizing him, I’m not I’m just saying that I don’t see anyone critiquing him but a lot of people criticizing people for criticizing his puffy cheeks
A few of the best brass players have puffed cheeks. Look at Dizzy Gillespie. Of course, It doesn't contribute to a better sound, It's just that everyone has a different embouchure, throat, diaphragm, and tongue. We cant just say because he does this or that, that he's a bad player. ALL brass players play differently. Some upstream, some downstream, a select few midstream, some puff cheeks, some don't, etc. The big thing that makes a good brass player is practice, practice, practice, mainly in order to discover your playstyle and perfect it, to build tone, and to just become a better player in general. It's very clear that anyone who makes it big by playing a brass instrument had plenty of practice, unlike the pitiful array of pop artists who sing into a computer to make a recording, not even legitimately making music. I have so much respect for a good brass player, because it's a long road of practice to get to that point. We should be giving this kid a round of applause.
for those of you who complain about his puffy cheeks. There's a trumpet playing kid in New Orleans (thirty-something kid) name Derek Shezbie who puffs 'em out like ol' what's his name - Dizzy Gillespie.
The main thing that gets me here is his endurance and tone consistency. I can hit those notes, I'm 15, who cares? Thing is, I can't hit them consistently. Or hold them. Props to him
This man has ALWAYS had such flair and style which will forever go unmatched. I had the fortune of seeing him live a while back and it was honestly the most amazing experience of my life to hear him live. What I would give to get that opportunity again is unthinkable
He's awesome and was awesome at 13. I'm a music horns teacher, and while I teach "correct" technique, sometimes, I run into something I dare not touch, change, and possibly ruin. After teaching the "right way", I've learned to stop pushing sometimes. I teach those kids to embrace their uniqueness, especially when they're f'n great already at young age
That's a lot of talent right there. At his age most students are just beginning to pick up the instrument and he is playing with two of the best world class musicians, Wynton Marsalis and Wycliffe Gordon. I wish he could meet my music teacher Jim Daniel who is actually called by Wynton for advice not the other way around.
He is very brave to be playing in the presence of jazz legends Duke Ellington and Wycliffe Gordon. I'm in advanced jazz at my school 1st chair at trombone and his playing is amazing for a 13 year old at that time.
@@bradybeats8781ahhhh except I’m sure he is. Not in normal human presence but I’m sure Duke smiles down on young trombone shorty and all those musicians there from whatever afterlife there is
I just read my 6 year old son The 5 O’Clock Band and then we watched this. “Love, Tradition, and Discipline” To the soul and to great music from the heart.
Kason F I'm not offended or anything by people making the mistake and calling it a tuba; I just rarely find people that call it by its correct name. xD No big deal.
I had to edit my comment a while ago because it said tuba instead of sousa. That is only because people were being so butthurt over it, apparently it offended them so much that they told me to kill myself over it.
Not really. I mean, unless you're into hearing the same thing 3 times and a little different 2 more times then sure. But this group really doesn't sound that great. Ron Wilkins smashes Shorty (or anyone I know anyway) any day.
I was a finalist that year. so many memories man. played 1st and 2nd tenor in the Foxborough High School Jazz Ensemble 2000-2002 He ripped it at birdland that weekend too... so much fierce combo love
Also shows how important it is that kids get in contact with making music at a young age. And are also able to. When I was young I didn't know anyone that played an instrument. None in my family, none in my neighborhood, none in my classroom, none of my friends or their parents. No one! Isn't that crazy? It's when I finished school and went to graphic design school at 18 years old I suddenly met creative people that all played some sort of instrument. I was 22 when I 1st had my 1st trumpet lesson and also my 1st music lesson. And people my age were already finishing their conservatory studies. If I could go back in time I would tell myself to start playing trumpet/tbone and aim to get a musical education because that is what I really love. I don't bother anymore around the age of 30 to get in again as I figured I'm too old and being a student again, quiting my job, etc was not going to do it. Now I'm 44 and still not at the level of a pro but I sometimes fill for pro people and they are happy for me. Good enough for me I guess.
This young man is absolutely fabulous!!! My brother has played trombone for 50 years so i know talent when i hear it and at just 13 this is unbelievable !!!! Absolutely unbelievable!!!
Trombone Shorty is such a legend to this day! He's always been an idol of mine growing up, so this is such a delight to hear even when he's obviously a little nervous. Thanks for the great recording.
I’d imagine at his age the cheek puff is necessary! I mean those young lungs couldn’t possibly fit that much air; hence the puffy puff! Allows for a wee bit more air!!!! My thoughts anyway. What a great world we live in!!!
What an amazing talent at 13! Woof! Great trombone sound and good improv skills for his age. [Edit: for those talking about Shorty's cheeks puffing out, I'll remind you that Louis Armstrong made a ton of money with his puffed out cheeks and sounded real fine while doing it.]
I find it so stupid that people are complaining about people talking about his cheeks. Come on! He is obviously brave and very talented for playing up there and literally all of us know that. You people aren't the only ones who are allowed to appreciate a good player. What you don't have is a sense of humour. These people just want to spark a little joy.
I play trombone class and I'm in the #1 jazz band in america at fowler middle school and we will never even come close to this guys talent (no joke we have the #1 jazz band)
That young man got chops and creativity.He looks like he's improvising and there are excellent players that can't improvise.He got my respect because he's older and probably a lot better.
I could never get it to work. It hurt my cheeks too much. At least, on the trumpet. I never tried on the trombone because by then it had been out of my head.
You can only puff ur checks when ur blowing super hard if it really hurts ur mouth u can let it go but u can’t puff ur checks or it will make a funny sound ikr I’m smart xD I’m kidding
I am screaming, crying, and foaming at the mouth. How much did he practice a day??? That’s, like, a really good solo, at 13, man. I am absolutely fuming with jealousy.
I liked the part with the black musician.
That Great Danny! Your making progress!
me too
TenSop Saxop *you're
That’s is Trombone Shorty (Troy Andrews)
Seen him at new years eve
better at 13 than I am at 27... how can you hate this guy? mad respect.
Paul K lol, he did start when he was like 4 though
Lol when he was 4 he must have played piccolo trombone
Cardenal Collins Nah bruh. Google "Young Trombone Shorty" and take a look at the first picture. lol
Alexander Orban this was uploaded in 2013 from 2000
Alexander Orban of
Wycliffe Gordon is on sousaphone, that's when you know that they thought the kid was good enough lol
He did look familiar
wycliff jordan is amazing
Carson Clay He played here in Dallas a while ago!
Saw Wycliffe in high school at the A&M Kingsville Jazz festival and at TMEA in 2012. He’s insane.
@@Jrod1107 Wycliffe is an instructor at a college about 5 min away from my house, and I have been instructed by him in many camp jazz bands and conservatory jazz bands. He's truly amazing 👍
I'm a band director and trombone teacher, and while I DO "fuss" at kiddos about puffing their cheeks, I am a strong believer of (correct me if I'm wrong here, because I sometimes forget) Duke Ellington's quote, "If it sounds good, it IS good!" Puff away, my friend, puff away!!
puff the weed
O
Could be circular breathing
Thank you mr Smith, very cool!
Hi its me cobie lol
Non-musicians have no idea how phenomenal it is that he is improvising and a great job at 13!
They do have an idea because people aren’t all idiots like you’d like to believe
The most impressive part in my opinion is that he is doing this on trombone.
@@Himothy4269 Right -- trombone is a VERY challenging instrument to play. It's definitely not the triangle. 😛
His rhythm is actually almost impeccable in this. That's the most amazing part to me
@@RonnyDoplo Yeah, his timing is next level; it's so amazing it almost confuses you for a second. Only the greats play like that, especially as kids!
Watching Wynton's pride of Trombone Shorty is a beautiful thing.....
I felt it too.
It sure is. One of my favorite things about this video. They did a show down later at House of blues. Much respect.
I fucking love the way Wynton look at him during his solo. He knew he would be a star
I was thinking the same thing.
There's a look of pride, as well, in that Trombone Shorty has learned this art well, and will be carried on.
I was just admiring his bounce.. That unmistakable nola vibe! Who dat?
Literally i watched this and said out loud, "He knows what he found"
The commenters here are flowing with Jealousy. I can't believe that people are talking about his cheeks instead of the bravery it took for a 13 year old to play with world class musicians. Wynton would not just take a 13 year old and stick him in his band unless he was super talented. And remember this my friends: The super talented are always unconventional.
anthony81860 yes! thanx! just like you say!!!
I guess I can't look into their minds and tell but I don't think it's a bad idea to try to help someone out by giving them advice on making their playing a little more efficient. :/
ThePoisonChocolate I think it might be just a stylistic choice for him, here and in current day there are times where he plays puffed and times where he doesn't. Like if you watch from 1:45, he's puffed on most of it, but then right at 2:00 when he wants that intense growl, his cheeks are tight even though he's visibly pushing the air faster. It's certainly not "traditionally correct" technique, but I mean neither is injecting your lips with heroin and pressing high notes out of a trumpet, but Maynard managed to be (one of?) the most famous trumpet players of all time doing that. That's what really draws me to this musical culture; sure, correct technique is always important, breathing from your chest as opposed to your diaphragm will (probably) never give you a great tone, but at the end of the day it's what you sound like that matters, regardless of how you get there. Maceo Parker gets people on their feet with seven notes, Marienthal does it with 700, Maynard was crazy and sloppy (not in a bad way of course), Bergeron is crispy clean, Ronnie Cuber wowed his crowds through scales upon scales in his solos, Leo P does it with overtone glisses everywhere. Jazz is like pure expressionism-if you don't want to play with "good" technique, don't; if it works, it works! if it doesn't, it doesn't!
...or maybe that's just what I tell myself when I don't practice scales...
i ain't yo friend
Pro Fight Compilations He is a grown man now. Has been for quite some time...
You do realize this is "the" Trombone Shorty. He's almost 30 years old now and one of the greats. Check out his number "Hurricane" or his song with Lenny Kravitz "Something Beautiful". And yea he still puffs his cheeks.
My band teacher says puff is bad unless you can make it sound good
nelsonchicago it’s hurricane season
WAIT THIS IS HIM? HOOOOOUGHH MY GOD... Im inspired from Shorty. I love that dude so much
Anybody who didn't put that together can't read
He still puffs those cheeks. And he is still the greatest to ever pick up the horn.
His tone sounds incredible for that age, takes a lot of time and practice to develop a sound that good!
His tone sounded incredible for any age
the thing is, i think he was truly a natural. he just plays without thinkin technical, and sounds great
I think he's in part a genius
Literally no one criticized him for puffing his checks in the comments. The only mentions of it are from people saying that you shouldn’t criticize him :P
Frl wtf are they on about
@@CaletoFran bruh w h a t
Because I'm pretty sure he's either trying to or actually circle breathing. Makes it so you can keep playing
Cuz they're at the bottom of the comment section now. Before that, it was different.
RIGHT???? WTF is happening in this thread?? Pre-Emptive cheek Attack??
How is it possible that a 13 year old kid can play jazz on the trombone like this kid??? INCREDIBLE!!! A super talent!!! And when this 13 year old boy will grow up, he will get stronger, so will have even more power to play the trombone, so I'm looking forward to hearing the trombone music of this kid in 10 years' time.
He is grown now. This video was taken back in 2000.
As of 2023, he is 37 years old and is not only a phenomenal trombone player, but an awesome trumpet player and singer. Let's go Trombone Shorty!
Its a very strange yet awesome sight... At some moment I truly couldnt believe my eyes
He did! This Trombone Shorty.
He did a set with Cyril Nevil on Austin City Limits that was chilling in its brilliance ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
THIS IS REAL NATIVE ADOS HISTORY!
Practice! Practice! Practice! and more Practice!
Breakdown of the comments:
95% People complaining about people only commenting because of the cheeks
4% About the video
1% People complaining about his cheeks
Mason Vank I keep trying to find a comment about his puffed cheeks but I cant
And 99.9% of people complaining, can’t even get near his performance as a 13 year old boy
CreepyZomby I know someone who was in all state band at 13 (all state is the highest band you can be in as a student)
Mason Vank I love you for this
I found that "half Gillespie" pretty cool.
A boy amongst men that can hold his own is what I see here
Much more than holding his own... He owns it....
that's the ageless spirits of countless New Orleans musicians coming through that boy --straight out that horn.
That one guy just eating in the background. I at least thought he was eating.
chewin baccy
Hahaha
True!!
Máquina esqrivir
🤣🤣😂
It's a shame that people are focusing on the fact that he puffs his cheeks so much. Nobody says anything about how a 13 year old has the balls to take the stage with Wynton and Wycliffe and the rest. Nobody mentions the fact that he's playing advanced lines over the changes, outlining chords with guide tones, and out swinging most college level trombone players I know. Get a grip peeps.
Held his own then some
I’ve played trombone for years and he’s about 3 times better than me. And the fact that he got too play with Wynton and Wycliffe says something about his taleny
I’ve played trombone for years and he’s about 3 times better than me. And the fact that he got too play with Wynton and Wycliffe says something about his talent
I completely agree. I am here, a jazz player, taking notes....from a 13 year old!
Exactly!!!😃
To everyone complaining about his puffy cheeks...... You don't get it, music isn't about having the best technique or embouchure. Music is about making great music that sounds amazing. Who cares if he puffs his cheeks? My private lessons teacher puffs his cheeks and he studied in a University. His tone isn't suffering from either, yes it's not the beautiful warm rich tone of a symphony trombonist, but it's jazz. Critiquing him isn't going to make you a better than him. He's a great player especially at 13. I repeat, music should be about making it great.
No, you don't understand. It hurts when you puff your cheeks. My friend and I decided to try puffing our cheeks and while the sound was great the pitch was awful. It also hurt the heck out of my cheeks. It's not good to do that. It's like when you use your throat to sing instead of your diaphragm. It only hurts you later in life. When he is about 30-40 years old, he will get a raspy throat and it will effect him forever. Though he sounds great, it'll hurt him later. And no one is trying to put him down to make us feel better but it's almost cringe worthy to see someone puff their cheeks out. Especially, if your teachers stress that you don't do that. And it doesn't matter who puffs out their cheeks, they will still be suffering from it. You can even get cuts from doing stuff like that.
No I understand that it is bad for some people, all I'm saying is, he's a kid, he's making great music, give him some slack, he taught himself. If you look at some of his performances now he doesn't puff anymore except to circular breath. I may gone a little overboard on my comment because I was so frustrated that a lot of people were just focusing on the puffed cheeks, he will eventually figure it out. Yes, it is bad, but there are even some exceptions, like I said my teacher is one the best trombone/tuba players I know, but he does it anyway, because he sounds great and makes great music. I respect your opinion, please respect mine, thank you.
You sir, are an idiot
Thanks, I was just expressing my musical opinion, sure I was a little too assertive, but I apologized about that. Please at least express yours in a not so demeaning manor.
CrazyOreo Trombone Shorty is one of the most successful jazz musicians in the world. I'm guessing the dude knows a thing or two about technique. He makes a great living making his music. It's the definition of stupid to argue that his technique sucks. It's like saying Beethoven used too many eighth notes. Shut up.
So much soul, musicality, and musicianship at such a young age. The cool thing is that he is able to successfully bring his spirit and musical voice into other genres of music.
He's amazing, and Wynton looks so proud of him. I've been lucky enough to see him live 3 times and I'm hoping to go again next week. Tremendous talent and a really sweet guy.
It is amazing to me how some people, they are usually mediocre, always are attempting to found fault with someone else. If anyone notices, they never put up a video of themselves performing. At 13 years old, Trombone Shorty was playing like a pro! It is not about technique, it is about feeling and connecting with one's inter-self to create music. It is the spirit from within and a connection to the universe. BTW, Wes Montgomery had "bad technique" and was the greatest jazz guitarist that every walked the face of the earth. What about Dizzy Gillespie, Errol Garner, Thelonious Monk and many others to numerous to mention.
lol them classical musicians are funny
+Jukebox300 Ikr
+RobyToe2500 | Toby yeah classical musicians think jazz players are always doing things wrong I do classical, jazz and march so I like to try to implement each style into everything I play and my drum major and my band professor think its acctually pretty cool
+Jazzbuff12 "Question Conformity"!!!
And then you take into consideration that he is only 13. His technique has gotten way better since then. But his music has grown more than that because like you said. It's not about technique. It's about musicality
Um, 13 years old??????
Trombone Shorty found his "purpose" at an early age!!!!
He was meant to do what he does!!!!!
PLAY THAT TROMBONE!!!!
(From "another" Trombonist, I know of what I speak!!!!)
I went to school with this guy... He was in my class and we were in band together when we were younger than this.. He played Tuba.. I played baritone before switching to trombone... This video really brought me back to those times. An old song we used to play called, Mercy Mercy Mercy led me to this video because I saw his face as he looked when we were Young. He's a real humble guy..
Do you still bone William?
@@chrisdavis2161tuba definitely helps out with air because tuba is NO joke
Wynton is like yep, this kid has definitely got it. Amazing performance
Trombone Shorty could play with the big boys even then. Eeeyow!!
Thought it was hilarious when one cheek puffed more than the other. Mad respect tho. Currently a woodwind player but this makes me want to play trombone a lot more
which woodwind instrument do you play?
@@stopit6229 I am starting to think we may never know which woodwind instrument he plays
@@jazz5721 give it another 6 years, bro. He’ll definitely respond
@@stopit6229 still waiting... Anyways how's your day :)
@@vic727 my day was pretty good! Thanks for asking
Holy Christ above. It's times like this that make me think "Maybe you should practice a bit more."
When it shows him after he gets cut off he looks pissed.
Everybody digging it then the dude behind him eating snacks at 2:40 lmao
lmao
😂
jack dover That didn't look like fried chicken.
Brotha had to keep up his energy.
'This boy's got the jazz! I'll eat to that!' The crumbs probably clogged his trumpet on the final chorus.
I'm fifteen and he's performed with pros at 13...... I feel like I wasted my life
Winston R now ur 19 man
Don't feel that way. His whole family is full of gifted musicians
random fattie Now I’m 15, still feel like I’ve wasted my life.
@@randomfattie2968 well now I'm 20 lol
i feel like we’re all just reading through these comments during quarantine 😂
Lol I don’t see a single comment about him puffing his cheeks wut
consider the fact that he is young also circular breathing is a thing.
Hereforyourtoes ;-; if this comments comes off as me criticizing him, I’m not I’m just saying that I don’t see anyone critiquing him but a lot of people criticizing people for criticizing his puffy cheeks
@@lukeebduck647 ok
Hereforyourtoes ;-; cool
he makes think about Dizzy Gillespie when puffing his cheeks!
He's the reason I love playing trombone. Without listening to him I wouldn't have made it this far with trombone
A few of the best brass players have puffed cheeks. Look at Dizzy Gillespie. Of course, It doesn't contribute to a better sound, It's just that everyone has a different embouchure, throat, diaphragm, and tongue. We cant just say because he does this or that, that he's a bad player. ALL brass players play differently. Some upstream, some downstream, a select few midstream, some puff cheeks, some don't, etc. The big thing that makes a good brass player is practice, practice, practice, mainly in order to discover your playstyle and perfect it, to build tone, and to just become a better player in general. It's very clear that anyone who makes it big by playing a brass instrument had plenty of practice, unlike the pitiful array of pop artists who sing into a computer to make a recording, not even legitimately making music. I have so much respect for a good brass player, because it's a long road of practice to get to that point. We should be giving this kid a round of applause.
for those of you who complain about his puffy cheeks. There's a trumpet playing kid in New Orleans (thirty-something kid) name Derek Shezbie who puffs 'em out like ol' what's his name - Dizzy Gillespie.
Charles Siler he only had the puffs in his cheeks cuz he has air pockets
Charles Siler i live half an hour from new orleans XD
Kind of sad if puffy cheeks bad is all they get out of this. That kid has chops
YEAH EXACTLY... repach btw, not to mention, he's quite amazing evne at 13!!
he can't help it
Loved it! Wynton Marsalis looks as proud of Trombone Shorty as I am! Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra is amazing. Thank you for sharing!
The main thing that gets me here is his endurance and tone consistency. I can hit those notes, I'm 15, who cares? Thing is, I can't hit them consistently. Or hold them. Props to him
the fact that 715 people dislike this is very sad.
this kid is playing on the level of a profssional at 13. THATS INSANE. hes so awesome
They're bots. Don't take them seriously
I love how everyone else was so proud of him you could feel it in their posture
Holy crap. No wonder he's so great now. He was amazing as a kid.
This man has ALWAYS had such flair and style which will forever go unmatched. I had the fortune of seeing him live a while back and it was honestly the most amazing experience of my life to hear him live. What I would give to get that opportunity again is unthinkable
To everyone complaining about puffy cheeks, take a look at Dizzy Gillespie
He's awesome and was awesome at 13. I'm a music horns teacher, and while I teach "correct" technique, sometimes, I run into something I dare not touch, change, and possibly ruin. After teaching the "right way", I've learned to stop pushing sometimes. I teach those kids to embrace their uniqueness, especially when they're f'n great already at young age
That's a lot of talent right there. At his age most students are just beginning to pick up the instrument and he is playing with two of the best world class musicians, Wynton Marsalis and Wycliffe Gordon. I wish he could meet my music teacher Jim Daniel who is actually called by Wynton for advice not the other way around.
It aint fair I'm 70 & I still cant get any where near that sort of performance.Its not just playing skills but the imagination to create
Brian Hanchett are you still alive?
Bryan Garcia lmfao
Brian Hanchett, the people want to know if you are still alive!
He’s an amazing musician!! This little man will go far in the music world. He’s a natural!!
He already has! He is 36 years old now, and is one of the greats
I thought this was amazing I've been playing trombone since I was 12 and this kid is 13 and he is way better than I am today
2
same
Foster Wells me too
Foster Wells i'm 12 and i Play Saxophone for 6 years... i'm a professional Sax player.... and that Boy is netter than me
better*
A million comments complaining about people who make fun of his cheeks and I don't see a single comment that's actually about his cheeks.
He is very brave to be playing in the presence of jazz legends Duke Ellington and Wycliffe Gordon. I'm in advanced jazz at my school 1st chair at trombone and his playing is amazing for a 13 year old at that time.
…he is not playing in the presence of DUKE ELLINGTON
@@bradybeats8781ahhhh except I’m sure he is. Not in normal human presence but I’m sure Duke smiles down on young trombone shorty and all those musicians there from whatever afterlife there is
I just read my 6 year old son The 5 O’Clock Band and then we watched this. “Love, Tradition, and Discipline” To the soul and to great music from the heart.
So impressive. I think that his phrasing and ability to string lines together here is amazing.
LOL! The guy who plays trumpet kinda looks like a grown up version of Cory from That's so Raven
Yeah he does
Do you mean wynton marsalis? He's the one that does the growl at the beginning.
+Svensk Gamer yes
yep
wynton marsalis
The Sousa makes a great bass substitute!
that is Wycliffe Gordon. he's amazing
Oh my god, thank you for not calling it a tuba...
I mean, it is a variation of a tuba. So it's not a crime to call it a tuba once in a while.
Kason F I'm not offended or anything by people making the mistake and calling it a tuba; I just rarely find people that call it by its correct name. xD No big deal.
I had to edit my comment a while ago because it said tuba instead of sousa. That is only because people were being so butthurt over it, apparently it offended them so much that they told me to kill myself over it.
if this doesn't make you wanna shake it then you're dead.
Not really. I mean, unless you're into hearing the same thing 3 times and a little different 2 more times then sure. But this group really doesn't sound that great. Ron Wilkins smashes Shorty (or anyone I know anyway) any day.
+Silas Osburn Maybe Jazz isn't for you then?
+Silas Osburn lol
After I read your comment I realized how frantically my leg was moving...I hadn't even realized :)
for all of you complaining about the cheek puff, go watch dizzy Gillespie. Legendary musician, big chipmunk cheeks.
I'm just hearing trombone Shorty this year and learning of this new generations of Jazz and to grow up tp play for POTUS Barak Obama...so cool!!!
I was a finalist that year. so many memories man. played 1st and 2nd tenor in the Foxborough High School Jazz Ensemble 2000-2002 He ripped it at birdland that weekend too... so much fierce combo love
What an incredible opportunity Shorty had to play with Wynton’s band. To do what he did in his solo at age 13 is phenomenal!
all these guys are so awesome and trombone shorty well hes just a whole 'nother level
Pretty sure Wynton Marsallis is on his level
+MardukFilms Wycliffe Gordon (The sousaphone player) is a couple miles higher than Trombone Shorty will ever be.
Gotta love a jazz sousa
Also shows how important it is that kids get in contact with making music at a young age. And are also able to. When I was young I didn't know anyone that played an instrument. None in my family, none in my neighborhood, none in my classroom, none of my friends or their parents. No one! Isn't that crazy? It's when I finished school and went to graphic design school at 18 years old I suddenly met creative people that all played some sort of instrument. I was 22 when I 1st had my 1st trumpet lesson and also my 1st music lesson. And people my age were already finishing their conservatory studies. If I could go back in time I would tell myself to start playing trumpet/tbone and aim to get a musical education because that is what I really love. I don't bother anymore around the age of 30 to get in again as I figured I'm too old and being a student again, quiting my job, etc was not going to do it. Now I'm 44 and still not at the level of a pro but I sometimes fill for pro people and they are happy for me. Good enough for me I guess.
This young man is absolutely fabulous!!! My brother has played trombone for 50 years so i know talent when i hear it and at just 13 this is unbelievable !!!! Absolutely unbelievable!!!
Trombone Shorty is such a legend to this day! He's always been an idol of mine growing up, so this is such a delight to hear even when he's obviously a little nervous. Thanks for the great recording.
I don't think I could do anything well at thirteen, this is sheer genius.
Right. Exactly 😂
I’d imagine at his age the cheek puff is necessary! I mean those young lungs couldn’t possibly fit that much air; hence the puffy puff! Allows for a wee bit more air!!!! My thoughts anyway. What a great world we live in!!!
I remember playing this😭 I was 11 and in band😭🙏
not only is his tone great, but as a 13 year old trombonist myself, i cant believe he can improvise so well. insane
Is that Wycliffe Gordon on Souzaphone?
It is indeed
sousaphone*
arthur robinson stfu
Right??
Lisandro Hernandez wow never realized
Bravo to that young man and much respect to those greats who gave him the chance. 😎
If This Doesn't get you off your chair... nothing will!
I just love the guy at 2:43 “groovin” and looking soooo pleased!!! That’s the best of jazz, the fun of it!!!
I've seen him four times at Gruene Hall. SRO and awesome every time!
What an amazing talent at 13! Woof! Great trombone sound and good improv skills for his age.
[Edit: for those talking about Shorty's cheeks puffing out, I'll remind you that Louis Armstrong made a ton of money with his puffed out cheeks and sounded real fine while doing it.]
Trombone Shorty at age 13 - FREAKING AWESOME! ( ^ _ ^ )
Dang, that kid has some nice tone quality
I find it so stupid that people are complaining about people talking about his cheeks. Come on! He is obviously brave and very talented for playing up there and literally all of us know that. You people aren't the only ones who are allowed to appreciate a good player. What you don't have is a sense of humour. These people just want to spark a little joy.
I like seeing Wynton smiling while the band is grooving that New Orleans groove. He's like, these guys are great, we should form a band.
Reminds me of a friend of mine in band. Dude is super talented.
hes like 26 or 27 now, and that solo was really good
i like how only one side of his cheek is puffed
The RUclips algorithm blessed me with this recommendation, now I have heard of Trombone Shorty and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra!
Omg that lil baby boy!!! On trombone he is BEYOND his years!!! Atta kid 🎉
Kid: i puff my cheek when i play
Dizzy: hold my beer
Wynton at 3:04
He's proud of the boy
Fuck, I'm 17 and can't even improvise that well.
This young trombonist got his own style, skills and personality. Love his groove!!!❤
Amazing, i have a young trombone player who it comes naturally to as well. When I see this it gives me goosebumps.
epic trombone player
nice im a trumpet player and this kid at my age is still better than i was.
Same!😄
I play trombone class and I'm in the #1 jazz band in america at fowler middle school and we will never even come close to this guys talent (no joke we have the #1 jazz band)
+Pie this is a guy that Is unique, if you start taking lessons when your 8, you have a chance, but he's unique.
+Pie lol not true, the Conroe High Band is way better, why do you think they call us the "Legendary" Conroe High Band?
+DeathByAwsomeness TrueDBA Settle down on easy there Jim. It may mean #1 Middle school. Relax a little.
Me looking for the negative comments everyone is talking about:👀
My middle school band teacher showed this video in my sixth grade jazz band class. Such a nostalgic video and wonderful talent!
That young man got chops and creativity.He looks like he's improvising and there are excellent players that can't improvise.He got my respect because he's older and probably a lot better.
São mágicos da música! Perfeitos!
attention people puff their cheeks either for circular breathing (not this case) but for a breathy tone which is seeked by jazz players
I could never get it to work. It hurt my cheeks too much. At least, on the trumpet. I never tried on the trombone because by then it had been out of my head.
If he puffs those cheeks out like Diz (Dizzy Gillespie, for you youngsters), that's his style. Hell of a solo, especially for someone 13.
You can only puff ur checks when ur blowing super hard if it really hurts ur mouth u can let it go but u can’t puff ur checks or it will make a funny sound ikr I’m smart xD I’m kidding
Breathy tone? Jazz musicians puff out there cheeks in order to sound more full and brassy!
as a 16 year old trombone player who plays jazz, I now feel as though I have no reason to go on... Thanks shorty
What fabulous skill and talent! 13yrs old! Bravo! Bravo!
Natural raw talent!! Love this guy❤
Is that Wycliffe Gordon on the sausophone
Yes it is :)
The 329 thumbs down... that must be the people with one of two rare birth defects: ignoramus maximus or upsidedownthumbitis
I agree hehe they wish they coukd do what he did and they cant
i need that trumpet mouthpiece
I am screaming, crying, and foaming at the mouth. How much did he practice a day??? That’s, like, a really good solo, at 13, man. I am absolutely fuming with jealousy.
This young man is really good. And he got even better.
Im a Pianist what am i doing here 😂