Undoubtedly the most musical and 'real' saxophonist to ever live. I say real because he was totally against all the superstitions of re-lacquered horns, certain mouthpieces, mouthpiece work, and magical repairmen. I clearly remember him telling me in the 90s when I questioned his relacquered horn and he told me, "a good horn is a good horn", and that was that. He admired hard work and real playing from real players. He did so much, yet remains most known only through other players. If the world only knew. There's a reason every major player alive and no longer alive called him for advice and lessons. RIP
@@carnak6665 Hadn't heard that. The only repair guy Phil was tight with was Emilio Lyons In Boston, who Phil later had orchestrate gold plating of his horn, which sadly lead him away from that horn as he didn't like it after.
I had the pleasure some 25years ago ,too work with this giant Mr Phill Woods, I like to also thank all the guy's who performed with the big band ,special thanks ,to uri,cane piano,Tyrone Brown bass,Dave Gibson drums and RIP Ed Scott, guitar
Thanks for posting this, Joe! I saw you guys back in a library in Camden in the late 80s with my son. He went on to study at the University arts with John Swana, and is now playing in Key West full-time. He was only five years old, so I guess he caught the bug from you guys. :) I love Phil, I play saxophone, and he’s always been one of my favorites. Great quote at the end… Moonlight becomes you… you’ve got to love it!!!!
Dear Algorithm, Thank you for the precious gift you sent to me on this rainy, gloomy Saturday. Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated. Warm Regards, J A
Obra maestra, todo el jazz en su esencia yace en esta versión de Body and Soul de Phil Woods, es un milagro, es un resumen perfecto del idioma del Jazz ancestral, puro y perfecto, el maná, la piedra filosofal, donde converge todo su pasado, su presente y su porvenir. Porvenir?, no se..., creo que el jazz es, hoy en día, música antigua.
I have to thank Steely Dan for introducing me to Phil Woods and his amazing alto sax solo on their 1975 song "Dr. Wu" from the album "Katy Lied." Shortly thereafter the whole world him on Billy Joel's smash hit "Just the Way You Are." He made both those songs unforgettable.
start to finish this is among the rarified air of the best ever to solo over this piece. but that lick at 2:20 ... I've never heard anyone bend notes like that on a sax!.. I didn't think that could be done!
Thanks for posting this, Joe! I saw you guys back in a library in Camden in the late 80s with my son. He went on to study at the University arts with John Swana, and is now playing in Key West full-time. He was only five years old, so I guess he caught the bug from you guys. :) I love Phil, I play saxophone, and he’s always been one of my favorites. Great quote at the end… Moonlight becomes you… you’ve got to love it!!!!
@@oribargil3958 It's a single-reed instrument technique called "slap tonguing". It pretty much involves creating a suction with the reed on the mouthpiece then releasing, making the pop sound
Yeah. Very. She had to switch from jazz to try to make money. Phil was one of the direct links to Charlie Parker so. Maybe the present times would have disappointed him. Phil. A Jazz Master.
it requires enormous control and flexibility. practice long tones and harmonics with Sigurd Rascher's high harmonic saxophone studies book. that's what Phil laid on me in the late 90s.
John Spelic yep. Yes sir. Built upon by Joe Allard. Phil is the real deal. It’s a combination of playing loose, throat, control and fingers sliding in coordination. Not that hard on clarinet or sax of you master sound production.
Mr. Octobass I believe learning the basics and foundation of saxophone playing is more important than the one gimmick of sliding on the keys. I figured out to do it in high school by myself I was a classical clarinet student and I heard Artie Shaw do it. It was easy to learn but the studies of music and technique is what helped me progress. I know you agree. I believe I did explain what Phil did above. Also in high school I played alto sax and I was working with Top Tones and overtones. I know you agree with that also as you are a fine musician yourself.
If a=440, then he is sharp but the intervals between the notes aren’t. Since it’s a solo, in the context of only himself I don’t see how this makes it sound any less good.
it's called artistic interpretation, a essential part of jazz. If this is not to your liking kenny g is a much better option, he is a great saxophone player too : )
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One of the best alto sax player ever lived on this planet. RIP, Phil and thanks for the awesome music.
Undoubtedly the most musical and 'real' saxophonist to ever live. I say real because he was totally against all the superstitions of re-lacquered horns, certain mouthpieces, mouthpiece work, and magical repairmen. I clearly remember him telling me in the 90s when I questioned his relacquered horn and he told me, "a good horn is a good horn", and that was that. He admired hard work and real playing from real players. He did so much, yet remains most known only through other players. If the world only knew. There's a reason every major player alive and no longer alive called him for advice and lessons. RIP
Selmerpilot , nicely written. Can I quote you on this? 🙂
@@jdennisarceo absolutely. put it on my tab haha. cheers
...as it turns out he did have a magical repairman; a Japanese cat.
@@carnak6665 Hadn't heard that. The only repair guy Phil was tight with was Emilio Lyons In Boston, who Phil later had orchestrate gold plating of his horn, which sadly lead him away from that horn as he didn't like it after.
@@Selmerpilot
...Tomoji Hirakata, who engraved Vincent Herring's killer alto .
I had the pleasure some 25years ago ,too work with this giant Mr Phill Woods, I like to also thank all the guy's who performed with the big band ,special thanks ,to uri,cane piano,Tyrone Brown bass,Dave Gibson drums and RIP Ed Scott, guitar
Thanks for posting this, Joe! I saw you guys back in a library in Camden in the late 80s with my son. He went on to study at the University arts with John Swana, and is now playing in Key West full-time. He was only five years old, so I guess he caught the bug from you guys. :) I love Phil, I play saxophone, and he’s always been one of my favorites. Great quote at the end… Moonlight becomes you… you’ve got to love it!!!!
@toml6750 those where great days Tom glad to hear youvand your son are doing well ,Phil was a giant on the horn
One of the best versions of "Body and Soul" I have ever heard...this is Phil Woods at his Best...God rest his soul...
That sound.So full and passionate .RIP.
Dear Algorithm,
Thank you for the precious gift you sent to me on this rainy, gloomy Saturday. Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated.
Warm Regards,
J A
Obra maestra, todo el jazz en su esencia yace en esta versión de Body and Soul de Phil Woods, es un milagro, es un resumen perfecto del idioma del Jazz ancestral, puro y perfecto, el maná, la piedra filosofal, donde converge todo su pasado, su presente y su porvenir. Porvenir?, no se..., creo que el jazz es, hoy en día, música antigua.
The saxophonist who collaborated with Mr. Billy Joel on his 1976 legendary track "Just The Way You Are". RIP Phill. You will be missed
And the solo on “Have a good time”. Paul Simon 😊
Tone, Tone, Tone!!!
Beautiful
A master at the peak of his powers! Phenomenal.... he is all OVER the horn and still so lyrical. What a treat!
There are two eras. One before and one after hearing this!! What a legend!!
I have to thank Steely Dan for introducing me to Phil Woods and his amazing alto sax solo on their 1975 song "Dr. Wu" from the album "Katy Lied." Shortly thereafter the whole world him on Billy Joel's smash hit "Just the Way You Are." He made both those songs unforgettable.
He is colossal.
Dios existe, gloria a Phil Woods!
Phil Woods: the master speaks.
start to finish this is among the rarified air of the best ever to solo over this piece. but that lick at 2:20 ... I've never heard anyone bend notes like that on a sax!.. I didn't think that could be done!
Johnny Hodges is really good at bending notes too !!
Omg, what a lesson ❤️❤️❤️❤️
truly the best. large round tone and total control of all notes at all times. he just plays with his audience and his horn. a legend.
Combo lip and key slurs unreal!
This guy will make you cry when he plays . How beautiful
Damn, Phil Woods was a legend
Thanks for posting this, Joe! I saw you guys back in a library in Camden in the late 80s with my son. He went on to study at the University arts with John Swana, and is now playing in Key West full-time. He was only five years old, so I guess he caught the bug from you guys. :) I love Phil, I play saxophone, and he’s always been one of my favorites. Great quote at the end… Moonlight becomes you… you’ve got to love it!!!!
Great performance by Phil!
Great player!
すげ〜👍
こんな魂のこもったplay
見たことない🎷
すごい！
Wow!!!!!!!!
Stolen moments is my personal favorite from him
Same
Same, maybe it’s the tone and tonality, I don’t know, it just sounds so at home there!
Did you catch a bit of "Moonlight becomes you "near the close?
Thanks so much for posting
Fantástico esse Phil . RIP
Thanks. I don't see Ronnie Cuber on this.
F.A.V.O.L.O.S.O.
That tongue lick at 5:46 is something unbelievable......
how.. how did he dot that?? im trying to transcribe this performance on alto and im lost for wrods
@@oribargil3958 It's a single-reed instrument technique called "slap tonguing". It pretty much involves creating a suction with the reed on the mouthpiece then releasing, making the pop sound
From another planet
Holy moly!
Eso es lo que es pasarse un tema por las pelotas, con total desparpajo, con un dominio absoluto, que grande Phil Woods!!!
this guy went to high school with my saxophone teacher
やっぱりフィルの音色が一番好き😊
A Monster!!!
Oh snap, Bob Sagat on keys!
Only Phil had that 'Woodlore' style of playing and phrasing.
GRACE Kelly is super lucky with this extraordinary man
Yeah. Very. She had to switch from jazz to try to make money. Phil was one of the direct links to Charlie Parker so. Maybe the present times would have disappointed him. Phil. A Jazz Master.
Wowwwwwwww.
Em homenagem ao meu amado Paulo !!!!
How do you do the lick at 2:20? Does anyone know how or have a tut they can link to?
it requires enormous control and flexibility. practice long tones and harmonics with Sigurd Rascher's high harmonic saxophone studies book. that's what Phil laid on me in the late 90s.
you got to work on your throat for that, a lot of work
I have no idea. I just know I CAN"T do, even if study the rest of my life...:)
John Spelic yep. Yes sir. Built upon by Joe Allard. Phil is the real deal. It’s a combination of playing loose, throat, control and fingers sliding in coordination. Not that hard on clarinet or sax of you master sound production.
Mr. Octobass I believe learning the basics and foundation of saxophone playing is more important than the one gimmick of sliding on the keys. I figured out to do it in high school by myself I was a classical clarinet student and I heard Artie Shaw do it. It was easy to learn but the studies of music and technique is what helped me progress. I know you agree. I believe I did explain what Phil did above. Also in high school I played alto sax and I was working with Top Tones and overtones. I know you agree with that also as you are a fine musician yourself.
best ever
Is that Michael Brecker under cover on piano, trying to steal Phil's licks?
That is Uri cane on paino
@@josephsudlersr.7854 r/whooosh
Sure does look like Brecker
chromatic / embouchure ❤️🎼🎵🎶 sweet
Pennsylvania 65-000 quote at 3:55 🙂
You mean "Pennsylvania 6-5000."
@@tombroughton6757 I do! It's been 20 years and I still can't play that sax solo in the middle.
Round midnight at 3:24!
He's niiice
I don't suppose anyone has transcribed the intro he plays before the band comes in?
I’m on it
That would be awesome!!!!
00:11
Not this kind of sounding like the beginning of the MK lick haha.
Wanderfou .
Squires parlour was the best for me
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hes ok like ?
I love Phil, but his phrasing especially the beginning sounds sh+tty. Sounds sharp.
are you sure that you know what jazz is?
@@none-ld7pf I don't know does anyone really know what jazz is?
@@frankgreen8137 so how you judge this shitty?
If a=440, then he is sharp but the intervals between the notes aren’t. Since it’s a solo, in the context of only himself I don’t see how this makes it sound any less good.
I don't think it's outrageously sharp, and it certainly doesn't take away from the phrasing or complexity of what he played
Nice to hear the melody occasionally. Too much BS.
kind of like this comment, too much bs.
it's called artistic interpretation, a essential part of jazz. If this is not to your liking kenny g is a much better option, he is a great saxophone player too : )
Agreed. Sounds like his sax needs Ex-Lax.
@@MegamanGaming😂
You clearly haven't heard Colman Hawkins version from 1939, he hardly plays the melody but it's one of the greatest ever performances