Anthony sure makin Coltrane proud.

If somebody can listen to this and then say Mr. Braxton can't play , there is no hope.

@swifftouch

7 жыл бұрын

I'd rather listen to Bird

@swifftouch

7 жыл бұрын

And surely he can play...but to say he can play well is another story....

@nyshoefly

3 жыл бұрын

he cant play changes, only his saxophone

@rohansrinivasan2162

Жыл бұрын

@@nyshoefly changes aren't everything.

@movimentodoscacos

Жыл бұрын

@@nyshoefly oh no not the sacred changes

anthony braxton's solo was fucking cosmic... sounds like he transcended to a higher plane at some points in that. truly a performance that honors coltrane's legacy

@jessenowells2920

5 ай бұрын

Let him do giant steps & turn it inside out harmonically. That would be more interesting.

They should name an espresso coffee "The Braxton". A brew to keep you rolling through the day. I think Coltrane would have loved this rendition. Cheers Anthony!

@emilianoturazzi

3 жыл бұрын

"I think Coltrane would have loved this rendition" I'm sure. It is a good even traditional solo, not a virtuoso one since he is not a virtuoso... but one with a lot of imagination and personality

@diotimamusic6771

3 жыл бұрын

@@emilianoturazzi define "virtuoso." The man oozes singularity. And it isn't like he doesn't have chops. What people miss is bop, but I am certain he can play bop. Playing the changes is not in fact horrifyingly difficult. There are people who do it exceptionally well, but that just isn't Braxton's game. To feel like he CAN'T Play the changes because he may not be able to JUST LIKE SONNY is silly. To say that he isn't virtuosic because he isn't virtuosic like bird also may be.

@emilianoturazzi

3 жыл бұрын

@@diotimamusic6771 you'd be right - but in this context it's not so difficult to define "virtuoso" since we have a standard for this style. Dolphy is a virtuoso, Coltrane, Rollins, Brecker (just three names), we can take these exemples as a sort of operative definition. "Playing the changes is not in fact horrifyingly difficult." Yes and not: it is something everyone can learn, but to do it well is very demanding - I don't consider that ability a prerequisite for art and actually I never talked about changes... and it's not his game as everyone knows. "To feel like he CAN'T Play the changes because he may not be able to JUST LIKE SONNY is silly." actually I don't know whether he is able to play changes, because all the time I've heard him playing standard he basically played out, but it is pretty obviously an intention... so I don't know if he is able or not, nor I consider it a relevant point in artistic evaluation. In order you to better understand my point of view 1) I like this solo very much - on of his best ones in an "ordinary" context 2) I consider Ayler a virtoso. 3) my favourite violin player is Ornette Coleman 4) I don't consider virtuosity an artisrtic necessity

@diotimamusic6771

3 жыл бұрын

@@emilianoturazzi I don't know any professional improvisor who has an operative definition of "virtuoso." Even though we all agree Ayler was one hahaha. I don't know if Dolphy makes everyone's list--some people I know find him too boppy. (I love him, to be clear.) Also Ornette's violin sang for sure. I very much appreciate that you don't need virtuosity. Even if I really knew what it was it would surely not be a necessary condition for me.

@emilianoturazzi

3 жыл бұрын

@@diotimamusic6771 it depends... jazz musicians have a standard idea of virtuosity I think and I think it's appropriate to that language... radical improviser, well I don't know. I never thought to an operative definition of virtuoso, I htink I could find one, but I, honestly, don't feel like :) I understand people hwo think Dolphy is too boppy, but that's not antyvirtuoso, is simply a matter of fact (Dolphy was a bopper) and taste - but he honestly played very very demanding things, in terms of mechanical technique, tone control, rhythmical control... (and yes I love him, too). Ornette's violin isn't virtuoso :) but he used it in a very effective and musical (and inventive) way... I grew uo listening to this music kzread.info/dash/bejne/hp552a6elM-ucZs.html I play clarinet, alto and bass clarinet, this clarinet is all but virtuoso :) but... music flows... don't you think? :)

This is an INCREDIBLE performance. Braxton shreds! That is Miroslav on bass, Jack DeJohnette killin' on drums, and Chick Corea on piano. A DVD of the entire performance and more is available.

First time that i hear Mr Braxton play that way. Beautiful

@YaoEspirito

4 жыл бұрын

True. Some of his stuff is TOO outside fore me. Here he's on fire!

Pretty sure the best jazz players wouldn't be playin with him if he couldn't play.

@not2be86

3 жыл бұрын

They play with him for one reason: $$$$$$

sickest performance of this tune

June 4: Happy birthday Mr Anthony Braxton. Thank you and God bless.

Anthony Braxton takes the alto sax out well beyond its theoretical limits. Avant-garde at its best with a strong dash of 'circular breathing'. Corea, Vitas, and Jack are superb.

One of the best videos on KZread!

Looks like Miroslav Vitous on bass, Chic Corea on piano and Jack DeJohnette on drums

@sixsaxsoxsex

8 жыл бұрын

Yes. I wonder how they manage to keep a straight face...

@hifijohn

7 жыл бұрын

looks alittle like billy crystal from the 70's.

@bulletfastspeed

4 жыл бұрын

because IT IS Miroslav Vitous on bass, Chick Corea on piano and Jack DeJohnette on drums - Plankton

Holy smoke... he tore it up... that was some serious playin’...

genius, with great band. The man pushes the envelope, its all there. A lot of jazzers never liked him because he was free in a way they were not.

One of the best saxophinists I have ever heard.

Love the way he keeps it lo-fi by dressing like a bedraggled English teacher.

This is just...beyond cool...what an awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping...I can't imagine how mind-blowing it was to have been here, this recording is beautiful...this is jazz at its finest!!

Anthony Braxton, with Corea, Vitous, and DeJohnette, takes the alto sax out beyond it's theoretical limits in homage to John Coltrane in the first part and the second part is PURE BRAXTON. AMAZING PERFORMANCE.

Anthony Braxton takes the saxophone out to it's theoretical limits in a spectacular "tour de force" solo for the ages. Early on the solo is homage to Coltrane, then it become pure Braxton as he takes off. FAAAAR OUT!!

the best version of 'impressions' ive seen on youtube

This is one great video. Anthony Braxton is in TOP form-his playing is fantastic...his solo is just unbelievable...from 0:43 on-his ideas are cogent yet abstract; and boy, does he build his solo-this could be the most intense alto solo that I've seen. Mr. Braxton certainly rivals late period Coltrane yet he speaks with his own voice. And what a band!...Corea, Vitous, DeJohnette. This video performance should be in the Smithsonian!! This is great!...this is American music at it's finest.

Wow! Everyone who's saying Braxton can't play, please tell me more about how you outperform Vitous, Corea and De Johnette in terms of musical knowledge and sense. You must be playing with the best all the time!

still love it!!

Wow! So great!

Almost sounds like he is playing a big alto, not like a tenor but just a big alto. Phenomenal Player❤ Bright Moments

That Altissimo is KILLER. The haters know nothing about this

So true, I also like listening to him!

Love Braxton on this!

A master musician and an amazing mind

Great performance, Coltrane AND Bird would have been proud. No one ever produced these sounds from an alto sax. At 3:30 the performance is lifted by Braxton going into 'circular breathing' that really allows him to pour on the heat. AMAZING music.

structured and liberating = beauty

Incrível!!!!

That's the word I've been looking for to describe it. Tension, good word choice.

He IS a jazz legend...

I'm speechless.

I discovered Anthony Braxton and I'm really not disappointed with this version of "Impressions". What performance ! ! ! Merci ;)

Don't stop anthony !! please !!! great performance cool !!

Fantastico!

Anthony Braxton takes the alto saxophone out beyond it's theoretical limits in a SPECTACULAR SOLO performance. John Coltrane would have loved this performance on his classic song "Impressions". Jack Dejohnette is stunning on the drums, pushing Braxton along. Corea and Vitas provide solid backing.

Incredible. Braxton-- a true master.

wow!

To end that video at the beginning of Chick's solo was just criminal

maan that boy go off

Just listen and know Mr.B is a monster.Wayyy up in the musical heavens. African American modern music otherwise known as jazz

c'est tip top !

@rinahall

3 жыл бұрын

et mon cul c'est du poulet ?

He could always play. I listened to him in the mid-70s when I thought his creative river flowed away from my tastes. He sounds very nice here. He has me. I knew there was a reason I remembered his name today. Thanks to KZread.and Marcio P.

Holy Jesus. That blew my mind.

Hell Yea!!!

Happy birthday!

GODDAMN SON

Oh. This is the jam.

For someone who claims to have been around at this time, you've demonstrated a lot of ignorance here. Braxton was (and is) no "mediocre journeyman", but a well established composer and performer in both Chicago and Paris before moving to the New York scene. You probably don't have a desire to investigate this further, but I would recommend reading up on/listening to the goings on of the AACM through the mid-60s, if you're looking to challenge your biases.

@emilianoturazzi

3 жыл бұрын

there's no hope with a certain kind of "straight ahead" jazz listener...

Jack D was way into Paistes in the 70's. All those ECM dates were Paiste cymbals.

In my experience, you can't convert the doubters. When I played in college other student musicians playing Jazz could barely hang on, as it is, so when challenged with a new idea that required developing skills and theory, they rejected it out of hand. The same with many listeners. I suggest fans just focus upon what you leave and ignore the negative. Braxton's dealt with this since '67!!! We're not going to change them NOW after 30 yrs!

insane line-up

He's the man, it's true

Nice!

Anthony swings just fine. I always thought those who claimed he didn't were listening with their preconceptions and not to him. The man can do it all.

la cago, muy bueno!!

I love Braxton; own a couple dozen of his albums. I find much of it to be a little overly intellectual. This is good stuff and more soulful. Now I ain't saying it's all 'cold' in fact his duet with Max Roach is a masterpiece and a lot of his Hatology stuff is tops. There's avant garde and there's avant garde if you know what i mean. Anyway, thanks for this

@pigslam

5 ай бұрын

it's intellectual, but the idea that intellectual means cold? bah! braxtons work is full of life, and the love of life!

Yes it is.

Really fucking good!

jazz is soul, returning soul, revolving soul, speaking singing soul "swing is any life affirming gesture" william parker said, no such thing as objectivity jazz should excite and INcite

I have his last several recordings and saw him with Gary Burton a few weeks ago. From what I've heard, we're STILL in the 'before chick sucked' era.

Woah

Yeah, it leaps and loops and makes huge, if not jarring harmonic interval changes but it's SMOKIN'!! I'm DIGGIN' it! It seems to me that the song is made for, and almost demands such motivic exploration. This is one of the hottest covers of 'Impressions' I've heard in quite a while. (I'm a jazz DJ in Washington DC) It shakes you and perks up your ears, like jazz is SUPPOSED to do; like it USED to do! (At least a lot more often than it does now) Maybe it's not to everyone's liking... nothing is.

AB and the very, very band with Corea & Co. Trane's tune is forever ! xF

Braxton es un improvisador tan creativo que supera lo imaginable contagiandonos su entusiasmo y enorme técnica. Su respiración circular le permite trasladarnos hacia su más alla ´despues del cual quedamos exhautos (CFK11)

that started to rock pretty hard, dej was holding it down!

Good speed and tension.

BIG

Chord change around 2:57 so romantic

🌹💛😉

he's a master at bending time, any weirdness you experience is on purpose.

5888***= 777# in the world of jazz this is a lighted room with fuzz and bliss.

Aside from technical swing 8th note subdivision definition, to swing means essentially to ' feel good ' rhythmically and time wise, and that interpretation is be based on the playing style, from classic jazz right to Hard Bop's peak in the early '60s. Hence Free & Avant Garde's unusual/unstructured rhythmic & harmonic patterns is heard by some as 'unswinging'. Some people say that Monk didn't swing - that is his music felt different in relation to Bud & Oscar's.

Each artist interprets the selection differently... Braxton's interpretation of this song on this engagement was astonishing and that's saying the least and i'm not a horn or jazz man per say!

great version

@rinahall

3 жыл бұрын

are you a bot?

@fabm6724

3 жыл бұрын

@@rinahall Too “outside” for your ears baby?

@rinahall

3 жыл бұрын

@@fabm6724 ok boomer

@rinahall

3 жыл бұрын

@@fabm6724 ok boomer

Who is that on drums, Dejohnette?

freak tone i also shout. vitous is very cool.

Vitous.

YOU SHOULD POST THE ENTIRE SONG!!

Thanks for posting this wonderful video. Where can I find a complete copy of this concert ? Braxton is a genius. I agree with Games65.

*Listen to the work of my brother FEELFOUND, he really needs support, he is trying. 💯*

they call him anthony, not john, and here's a great improvisation with corea, vitous and dejohnette, thanks for posting this!

i love you babe

good

WHAT tickles me is 95 comments!!! (Positive or negative) Before the internet, fans were so alone. Now we get 90 posts up. Damn!

Un grand maître du paroxysme.

💛😀🌱🌾

Thanks Anthony and Chick! Now where can I get: "You Stepped Out Of Dream" on CD?

Jack DeJohnette playing Paistes!! Not to many videos of him playing that huge Dark Ride

I'm taken by how much structure this has. I'm used to Braxton just wailing, free form. Compared with what I'm used to hearing from him, this seems like Dixieland. Very hot, sweeping solo, great work, super band...

@defdeezy Check his version of Donna Lee on the album of the same name. Woah!

yeah, vitous on bass

it´s really interesting to see braxton at this kind of more traditional/conventional setup. and he can handle it very well, although the performance is really far from perfect. they vould be more together i think, braxton handles the tranish style well, but corea is, i think a bit, well, something . still, good really solo from braxton, though it began with those problems with his mouthpiece.

Braxton is playing his ASS off from 3:45-4:51.

HE CAN PLAY on the level of any other musical giant. But what we listeners do not get, artists do not live in a musical bubble as most of us do. Avantgarde musicians or of any kind at times love to play a standard and get on fire over it with a straight rhythm section.

what's the impressions vid with bald guy with beard...i think dave sumfin....dang i 4got

I can hear Trane smiling from here. And DAMN, I think that is Miroslav Vitous on the bass. Whoo. And Chick is no slouch either.