Redman, you are my idol, but Mr. Carter, you are beyond incredible. The battle was VERY close, ... I can't believe I am writing this... James Carter has the edge on this one. REMATCH!!!! I demand it!!!!! Josepbetoret, thanks for this post!!
They are both amazingly talented players. Thank god for different styles. How boring would it be if everyone played exactly the same. The contrast of styles is what makes this sooooo good! Bravo!
If anyone is wondering why the trumpet section is so mental, 4 of the 5 in the section are lead players. Jon Faddis, Byron Stripling, Greg Gisbert and Earl Gardner. Overkill?
They were both speaking in tongues! I gotta call it a draw. Carter got off the more impressive riffs (making me want to throw my sax into the sewer), but I thought that Redman said more in his solos (making me want to throw myself into the sewer).
I've watched this so many times that I've lost count... the thing that amazes me the most is how flawlessly Carter and Redman work together, building off of one another, trading the spotlight. They're the crème of the crop on their own but together... something really special happens. I don't think I've ever seen two musicians, or people in general, work that well together.
My all time inspiration video from my absolute MOST favorite sax GOAT's of this generation. Both has always reminded me why I love to simply play and be creative!
well..@ 3 years I was a sponge, open to everything, and i still am. I've been improvising and writing music for about 9 years, playing music for 12. all i can say is, really get to know who you are, what you like, what you really want to play, and don't let the schools steer you away from YOU. i went to "jazz" school and it put me in a dark place where I was constantly judging myself and trying to sound like everyone else. create your own music, be creative, push boundaries, break the rules
i had the blessing of seeing george adams and pharoah sanders...they really played the music from their souls, deep in their souls. it's something that i always am inspired by and am humbled by their ability to express so beautifully...i also saw yusef lateef...the most humble person you could ever meet.
Good playing! Carter was meant to be the next "Great" in jazz some years back. His technique, range, knowledge of the tradition, and multi-instrumental mastery were unmatched. Good to see Redman step out of the soporific confines of MOR jazz and show that he is his father's son.
I like a lot this video!!! What a body has the sound of James Carter, it blows away Joshua Redman!!! Incredible!!! I never see Carter plays like this.....I feel more american the sound of Carter, I don´t know if he uses here an american horn but it seems to do it....
this duo is the shit... they can swing with the best of them... proud to say I've seen them both perform... wish I had seen them together... thanks for posting!
Lordy, lordy, James is 40. Happy Birthday today James. I hope it's a good one. I hope you can come to South Carolina and perform someday. Again, Happy Birthday.
i loved preforming at that venue it was amazing to see how many ppl just watched so closely to just you and you feel like your life is finally complete it truley was amazing and seeing videos takes me back to it i love it
The negative comments tell me that good music is beyond many unfortunates who will sadly never get it. Listen to the notes and you may discover magic but then maybe you won't. Instead of disliking, go back to your electronica and metal. This is real live acoustic music, brilliantly played and you are obviously on the wrong channel.
Yeah i mean I just started immersing myself in jazz 3 years ago but I have been playing music for the past 13 years and I'm only a senior in high school. I have a lot to learn ! I agree with what you say about the improve though. From what I've learned though true great improve is hard to do. I personally enjoy just thinking of things on the spot and playing what I'm feeling, but it doesn't hurt to have ideas ready to use like them. Thats also improve, just figured out before the gig.
Carter's Saxophone is a 1927 Conn 'New Wonder' with Yamaha/Selmer type keywork ,body cut and realigned etc.Rolled tone holes. Work done by Martin Suter of 'Blashaus' in Switzerland. He was using a Geoff Lawton 7* BBs on this recording. Now uses a Geoff Lawton 11* BB Special.Neck is a Panam with hybrid 'Buck Rogers '30M style octave key. Redman is playing a 1952/3 Selmer 'Super Action, relacquered ,otherwise original.Not sure what mouthpiece.Any more just ask. Jonny
at first James was stealin the show because he came out with heat and Josh was just goin through the motions... then he started havin fun goin back and forth. That was effin amazing!!!
Both sound awesome. I've yet to experience Carter (only because I haven't bought any of his stuff), but I'm a huge Redman fan. I think I just became a Carter fan as well.
When was this performance? Late 90's I'm guessing. Was fortunate to see both these guys back then several times, wow. Both techniques are freakish. Carter walked out and joined Sonny Rollins on stage at Severance Hall, Cleveland early 1996 for a couple times. An awesome contrast and concert!
Yo BrentBMX, I'm with you all the way baby. James Carter is definitely a monster tenor player. He plays or did play with the World Sax Quartet, and I think that that shit is an accomplishment. Some of the stuff Carter does in that group is insane.
What a privileged and honored position you have been placed in. Become aware of the good you can do through your talents. Once you become aware of, and accept this responsibility, there will be no more room for egotistical concepts. Your concepts will expand to gratify and uplift the listener and to lead you to the total fulfillment of your destiny. Strive to write and perform in such a manner that others may be gratified and that you may be fulfilled' - Horace Silver.
I like Redman's approach more, but I like Carter's tone more. To me its more unique, bigger, gutsier, and a tid bit crazy haha. Gotta love the projection and guts of that Conn he's playin.
I think you're right about the horns. James Carter plays Lawton mouthpieces with plasticover reeds (I don't know if he still uses those). According to his website, Joshua Redman plays 7 or 7* vintage rubber Links with superial reeds.
James Carter is the "Wild Man in Saxophone". He really gave all his best :) Thumbs up for James ! I hope James and Arturo Sandoval would play together. I'm sure it's a long showdown.
to me, the power in jazz comes from breaking the rules and keeping w the times. bebop was based on popular swing music from the 50's. it was a new "language", it was innovative & still in touch w what people were listening to. Same reason Miles and Trane made such an impact. they took music to the next frontier while keeping in touch w changes in society. today, in the "academic jazz" world, they want us to keep everything traditional and swinging, but they wonder why no one buys jazz records.
These guys are both fantastic saxophone players and their styles are so different, their sounds are so different. I don't think it's healthy for people to get so worked up over who's solo was better and start insulting the other player for no reason or just insulting them both. It can't be healthy to sit in front of a computer screen and type abuse at people for no reason whatsoever
Come on guys, can't we leave the judgments aside and just see two amazing musicians (they are) having a hell of a time?
Redman, you are my idol, but Mr. Carter, you are beyond incredible. The battle was VERY close, ... I can't believe I am writing this... James Carter has the edge on this one. REMATCH!!!! I demand it!!!!! Josepbetoret, thanks for this post!!
They are both amazingly talented players. Thank god for different styles. How boring would it be if everyone played exactly the same. The contrast of styles is what makes this sooooo good! Bravo!
If anyone is wondering why the trumpet section is so mental, 4 of the 5 in the section are lead players. Jon Faddis, Byron Stripling, Greg Gisbert and Earl Gardner. Overkill?
I think it sounds awesome
So just trumpet players. They have to be heard…🙄
6:18 Redman preaching a nice sermon, Carter out there speaking in tongues
Instrument Attic 😂😂😂😂
well said!
the best comment ever hahaha perfect!
Great analysis!
They were both speaking in tongues! I gotta call it a draw. Carter got off the more impressive riffs (making me want to throw my sax into the sewer), but I thought that Redman said more in his solos (making me want to throw myself into the sewer).
I've watched this so many times that I've lost count... the thing that amazes me the most is how flawlessly Carter and Redman work together, building off of one another, trading the spotlight. They're the crème of the crop on their own but together... something really special happens. I don't think I've ever seen two musicians, or people in general, work that well together.
6:29
Redman: Let's play some jazz!
Carter: Nah, Ima walrus!!
The contrast,man.The contrast betweeen the two of them is just outta this world.
My all time inspiration video from my absolute MOST favorite sax GOAT's of this generation. Both has always reminded me why I love to simply play and be creative!
well..@ 3 years I was a sponge, open to everything, and i still am. I've been improvising and writing music for about 9 years, playing music for 12. all i can say is, really get to know who you are, what you like, what you really want to play, and don't let the schools steer you away from YOU. i went to "jazz" school and it put me in a dark place where I was constantly judging myself and trying to sound like everyone else. create your own music, be creative, push boundaries, break the rules
Again and again
J. Redman is just killing and freak n amazing.
So natural,smooth ,cool,he is just a legend player!!
No doubt...
i had the blessing of seeing george adams and pharoah sanders...they really played the music from their souls, deep in their souls. it's something that i always am inspired by and am humbled by their ability to express so beautifully...i also saw yusef lateef...the most humble person you could ever meet.
WOW fantastic! nothing like retro jazz... all real sound!
41 persons haven't got idea of the saxo.
This guys are amazing.
It's a very good video thanks to publicate.
Good playing! Carter was meant to be the next "Great" in jazz some years back. His technique, range, knowledge of the tradition, and multi-instrumental mastery were unmatched. Good to see Redman step out of the soporific confines of MOR jazz and show that he is his father's son.
Joshua Redman is technique & mastery is also unmatched here. They both are superb saxophonist in their own right.
Who said Carter was supposed to be the next great. So who was then?
Anyone trained in music can appreciate what these two are doing.
Amazing!!!! I love them both but Josh Redman is so smooth. I just love it!
Excellent performances from two of my favourite current saxophonists.
I like a lot this video!!! What a body has the sound of James Carter, it blows away Joshua Redman!!! Incredible!!! I never see Carter plays like this.....I feel more american the sound of Carter, I don´t know if he uses here an american horn but it seems to do it....
this duo is the shit... they can swing with the best of them... proud to say I've seen them both perform... wish I had seen them together... thanks for posting!
Le Doy gracias a Dios por darme oportunidad de ver este video... es sorprente... muchas gracias por ponerlo en youtube
These guys both tear it up. Completely different styles and both masters in their own right. This video is just unbelievable.
Lordy, lordy, James is 40. Happy Birthday today James. I hope it's a good one. I hope you can come to South Carolina and perform someday. Again, Happy Birthday.
Tanto o Joshua quanto o Carter,
são influências indiscutíveis,
muito bom o vídeo !
Killin' it! Love the way they traded licks and came out smokin' at the end.
Both Amazing Saxophonist James and Joshua I so much enjoy to listen
A taste of the future. I know both of them have been around a while, but but still, recognize!
What a fantastic BAND backin that HUGE talent upfroni!!!
Awesome to see the drastically different styles between the two players! Thanks!
Beautifuly Amazing! Wow! Redman Highly Simple, Carter Highly classy! More than a gift... A Blessing!
What a high killing pitch note both J & J! Plus great big band!
Greeting from Jazz man, Kuala Lumpur.
I can't even come close to wrapping my head around how amazing this is...
Damn good, man! You can feel the intensity.
Truly two of my favorite saxophonists... together!
7 and a half minutes of pure epic win.
You must like this comment if the entire video you were thinking, "I need to go practice, after I'm done wiping the drool from my face."
That cadenza split my head wide open.
I'm gonna cry that was amazing.
el final es un duelo titanico... ambos increibles saxofonistas!!!! jame electrico como un rayo... joshua agua templada cayendo por una vertiente ....
Bonito documento, dos estilos diferentes pero compatibles...
sweet man....such awesome tones both!
And that my friends it's pure madness! I'm shure those saxophones can sleep well after that work
Love you guys, Outstanding performance 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Eles são demais, se completam, se superam. Wonderful! Gracias!
Awesome performance!
i loved preforming at that venue it was amazing to see how many ppl just watched so closely to just you and you feel like your life is finally complete it truley was amazing and seeing videos takes me back to it i love it
They both are great. But James Carter is swinging. He sounds so sweet. Great video
The negative comments tell me that good music is beyond many unfortunates who will sadly never get it. Listen to the notes and you may discover magic but then maybe you won't. Instead of disliking, go back to your electronica and metal. This is real live acoustic music, brilliantly played and you are obviously on the wrong channel.
Absolutely raw....Love it.
If I could only play like one...........it would be James Carter in practice, and Joshua Redman in concert. Both absolutely amazing.
Yeah i mean I just started immersing myself in jazz 3 years ago but I have been playing music for the past 13 years and I'm only a senior in high school. I have a lot to learn ! I agree with what you say about the improve though. From what I've learned though true great improve is hard to do. I personally enjoy just thinking of things on the spot and playing what I'm feeling, but it doesn't hurt to have ideas ready to use like them. Thats also improve, just figured out before the gig.
Chills down my spine. Amazing!
Thank you so much for publishing this!!!
Carter's Saxophone is a 1927 Conn 'New Wonder' with Yamaha/Selmer type keywork ,body cut and realigned etc.Rolled tone holes. Work done by Martin Suter of 'Blashaus' in Switzerland. He was using a Geoff Lawton 7* BBs on this recording. Now uses a Geoff Lawton 11* BB Special.Neck is a Panam with hybrid 'Buck Rogers '30M style octave key. Redman is playing a 1952/3 Selmer 'Super Action, relacquered ,otherwise original.Not sure what mouthpiece.Any more just ask. Jonny
This was great!!!!!
at first James was stealin the show because he came out with heat and Josh was just goin through the motions... then he started havin fun goin back and forth. That was effin amazing!!!
Das ist einfach nicht mehr zu toppen. Es ist einfach das beste! Mehr geht nicht. Wirklich nicht. Was soll noch kommen oder passieren ?!?
Man that walking bass tho !! That’s the glue to everything
Very good! both very touching ....
I will leave the country and I play there a bit of sax! rsrsrsrs
os dois tocam muito!! só faltou eu!
Is nobody going to mention that at 2:20 it shows Carter playing during Redman's solo. Interesting editing
I actually saw that and rewinded it twice just to make sure lol
I like the end where they just both go crazy... i think it gives it that extra something! Absolutely Amazing!
Both sound awesome. I've yet to experience Carter (only because I haven't bought any of his stuff), but I'm a huge Redman fan. I think I just became a Carter fan as well.
Joshua Redman all the way 🎷
Yeah!!!
Does any one have the vid for "Blues in the dark" with this 2 masters??
epic!
good god I hope i can play something even 1/1000 as good as this for my improve solo for all-state try out
Truer words were never spoken.
cool medley of blues melodies. straight no chaser, billies bounce and such
When was this performance? Late 90's I'm guessing. Was fortunate to see both these guys back then several times, wow. Both techniques are freakish. Carter walked out and joined Sonny Rollins on stage at Severance Hall, Cleveland early 1996 for a couple times. An awesome contrast and concert!
OMG!!! I Love the last part!!!!
There is no winner, just preferences. It's music.
You'll make the realization when you are older and more experienced.
Yo BrentBMX, I'm with you all the way baby. James Carter is definitely a monster tenor player. He plays or did play with the World Sax Quartet, and I think that that shit is an accomplishment. Some of the stuff Carter does in that group is insane.
unbelieveble just amazing duello....Joshua gets sublime at the end....
both are great!
el ultimo minuto es arte puro. Quien haya tenido la suerte de ver en directo a estos dos monstruos en un duelo face to face, ya no puede pedir mas.
Oh my God. Just the contrast of the raw, aggressive style of James Carter to the beautiful lines and phrasing of Joshua Redman just... I quit.
+Allen Yu And I quit with you bro.
Nah, it's playing like that that keeps me going; lets me know that stagnation is a matter of habits and/or choice. Bring it on!
C Davis i dont even get the joke
Allen Yu f
Fantastic 👏👏👏👏👏🇪🇸
What a privileged and honored position you have been placed in. Become aware of the good you can do through your talents. Once you become aware
of, and accept this responsibility, there will be no more room for egotistical concepts. Your concepts will expand to
gratify and uplift the listener and to lead you to the total fulfillment of your destiny.
Strive to write and perform in such a manner that others may be gratified and that you may be fulfilled'
- Horace Silver.
they are both spewing greatness though those horns. climactic ending.
Great solis ,both was great
I like Redman's approach more, but I like Carter's tone more. To me its more unique, bigger, gutsier, and a tid bit crazy haha. Gotta love the projection and guts of that Conn he's playin.
It's always fun to see two jazz titans clash
I think you're right about the horns.
James Carter plays Lawton mouthpieces with plasticover reeds (I don't know if he still uses those). According to his website, Joshua Redman plays 7 or 7* vintage rubber Links with superial reeds.
Simplemente Maravilloso. Que no daría por tener el privilegio de escuchar en directo a estos dos grandes artistas.
James Carter is the "Wild Man in Saxophone". He really gave all his best :) Thumbs up for James ! I hope James and Arturo Sandoval would play together. I'm sure it's a long showdown.
Wonderful !
*wheeze* freakin' epic! love their solo!
10/10
amazing 2 sax players
Ah. the classic tenor battle. and i can't think of two more talented people for the job nowadays.
beautiful!
James Carter é mt bom! ele é o cara
very very very very very gooooooooooooood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
show!!.muito bOOm.....alto nivel musical.
VS ????? Who won the competition???
Two of the best.
to me, the power in jazz comes from breaking the rules and keeping w the times. bebop was based on popular swing music from the 50's. it was a new "language", it was innovative & still in touch w what people were listening to. Same reason Miles and Trane made such an impact. they took music to the next frontier while keeping in touch w changes in society. today, in the "academic jazz" world, they want us to keep everything traditional and swinging, but they wonder why no one buys jazz records.
They obviously are both really good and about as perfect as you can get. it really comes down the the opinion of the veiwers in this one =)
Probably the two best modern players.
These guys are both fantastic saxophone players and their styles are so different, their sounds are so different.
I don't think it's healthy for people to get so worked up over who's solo was better and start insulting the other player for no reason or just insulting them both. It can't be healthy to sit in front of a computer screen and type abuse at people for no reason whatsoever
Music at its best!!!
World class performers. A pleasure.