way back when i was even a more ignorant punk kid than i am today, like back in 1980, really, I am not making that up, i got the 'Waiting for Columbus' tape by Little Feat (this is way before CDs). there is a lot of great music on that recording, but one tune, Mercenary Territory, stands out for its blow-your-mind sax solo that leaves you wondering how a human being could be capable of making music like that. it turns out it is this humble, brilliant man, Lenny Pickett. i only recently put two-and-two together. Thank you for posting this.
Lenny Pickett, prime example of not needing a formal education to be an amazing muscian. Don't mean to belittle formal education, but I think informal mentorship and hard work is the way to go.
2nd that. You were fortunate to cross paths with B. Wilson. His tribute to Jim Pepper "For Jim Pepper" which is posted on youtube is one soulful piece played in living room.
Because of Bert I got to meet and play and hang with some of the world's best musicians, including Lenny, and especially Bert Wilson himself.. Someone has posted DEDICATED TO FRIENDS AND MOTHERS on RUclips with the studio version of "For Jim Pepper." with Zitro on drums and singing a chant that Pepper taught him.
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I love how he’s such a realist. Work hard, there are no tricks. The most accomplished creative people mostly just out work everyone else.
Lenny is truly one of a kind. The guy is a musical genius. Thanks for sharing this!
Love Lenny Pickett. He's my favorite sax player.
Me too; takes me to SNL and Sesame Street.
way back when i was even a more ignorant punk kid than i am today, like back in 1980, really, I am not making that up, i got the 'Waiting for Columbus' tape by Little Feat (this is way before CDs). there is a lot of great music on that recording, but one tune, Mercenary Territory, stands out for its blow-your-mind sax solo that leaves you wondering how a human being could be capable of making music like that. it turns out it is this humble, brilliant man, Lenny Pickett. i only recently put two-and-two together. Thank you for posting this.
Lenny Pickett, prime example of not needing a formal education to be an amazing muscian. Don't mean to belittle formal education, but I think informal mentorship and hard work is the way to go.
codeword: _"Mentorship"_ . I'd add proper to that phrase.
@@mcmikah Can you recommend a youtube video on getting my head out of my ass? What do I use, grill tongs?? Thanks for tuning in.
Thanks for sharing these videos. Great stuff.
Practising? Hell no! It is all part of the journey and just as much fun as playing a tune. First time Learning Baritone and Tenor sax......all fab!
Lenny is a Gentle Man. Love this guy. Hope to meet him one day. Maybe have a saxophone lesson, together. Beautiful. Would that be cool or what !
Great callout to Bert Wilson...RIP my old teacher I miss you
2nd that. You were fortunate to cross paths with B. Wilson. His tribute to Jim Pepper "For Jim Pepper" which is posted on youtube is one soulful piece played in living room.
Because of Bert I got to meet and play and hang with some of the world's best musicians, including Lenny, and especially Bert Wilson himself.. Someone has posted DEDICATED TO FRIENDS AND MOTHERS on RUclips with the studio version of "For Jim Pepper." with Zitro on drums and singing a chant that Pepper taught him.
Makes me think of Earl Bostic, a guy who knew the sax inside out
Hi Lenny your brother Brad used to work for me in Austin. He had many fine things to say about you.
That looks like my Maui Xaphoon.
p.s. This is a pretty solid vid.
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Reeds grow in South Africa?
What is the vest across his chest as he is introducing his song?
It is a strap to hold saxaphaphones to make it less of a strain when standing up and playing.
Where is the rest please?
& The Swirl & Twirl Oakland Stroke Dance Inventor.
Omg why stop there!
sax solo ruclips.net/video/m57vAeV7wCY/видео.html
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