Pasquale is a beast, met him at the Barry Harris workshop in Rome - dude has all Bud Powell's tunes memorized from start to finish. Also, if you wanna hear some bird-like bebop, listen to his brother Luigi, most wonderful modern bepop saxophonist you will ever hear!

@SteveSmith-pr3jw

5 жыл бұрын

Pasquale is a modern monster. Looking forward to hearing more of him.

@PianoMeSasha

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/nWqg06aLcdKqqLg.html

This guy's comping on guitar... just wow. Like a piano.

I love how the guitar fit in just like another one of the band members. I feel like in most groups the guitar usually ends up either taking over or becoming an obscure part of the rhythm section.

@AlexPriceMusician

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. This guy knows how to blend really well. Amazing player.

@armorgiraffe

5 жыл бұрын

very well said!

@sam-nuts

2 жыл бұрын

yeah and the thing i love the most about jazz guitarists is that when they know when to be sparse and quiet, they can be just as versatile as the piano, just in a different way.

if you watch closely you can see Pasquale throwing in the occasional comping and harmonization on top of that already incredibly challenging lead line. Amazing stuff!

Trombonist deserves an honorable mention___

@WDRBIGBAND

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Neptunade!

@WDRBIGBAND

3 жыл бұрын

His name is Andy Hunter, if you mean the guy, who plays the trombone solo.

For those who don't yet know, a word to the wise, Pasquale Grasso is in a different league from most other jazz guitarists. As you will discover from other videos on You Tube of Pasquale, he has a technique and a virtually unique ability to play guitar like Bud Powell and Art Tatum played piano. This is extremely difficult to accomplish on piano, but on guitar it is unprecedented. His style is 'old school' and yet he is a ground-breaking guitarist and musician - listen to some more clips, and you'll see what I mean. There are many other worthy contemporary jazz guitarists around, of course - such as Jonathan Kriesberg, Mike Moreno, Sylvain Luc, Julian Lage, maybe Camila Meza - yet none of them can do what Pasquale does. He is an extraordinary musician, and against a backdrop of super-talented peers, he stands out as being extra special.

@fretlessblunder

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. He's not 'yet another skilled guitarist'; his technique is a synthesis of classical and modern approaches fused with a contemporary virtuosity. Couple this with his musicality, and it's not hyperbolic to say his playing is breath-taking.

@WDRBIGBAND

5 жыл бұрын

@@fretlessblunder It was a pleasure to work with him an Chris Byars.

@guitarguy4372

5 жыл бұрын

Uhhhh Sulvain Luc is on another planet compared to all those before mentioned.

@handdancin

5 жыл бұрын

has anyone really studied his left hand fingerings? they are pretty original looking to my eye, and extremely economical seeming. curious if there are some basic ideas that someone has noticed

@guitarguy4372

5 жыл бұрын

@@handdancin He uses chord inversion shapes for his arpeggios🔥 He uses a lot of 6Diminished harmonizations too.. Learn Barry Harris concepts, that's what I'm checking out now. Pasquale does it on guitar like no-one else I've seen yet. KZread (Things I've learned from Barry harris) a guitarist goes through some good stuff of Barry's.

Absolutely AMAZING arrangement by Chris Byars! The band plays this so beautifully, it is difficult to put into words! ❤️

@WDRBIGBAND

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Dan! There is another tune of Chris and Pasquale...do you know this? kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZWiiuc17nrTOmtI.html

I hope this wins a Grammy or something ! I’m not even going to say ‘bravo’ I’m going to say thank you ! #beboplives

this made me so happy

@WDRBIGBAND

3 жыл бұрын

It makes us happy when we can make other people happy with our music.

Outstanding.🙏🏾🎷🎶👍🏾

@WDRBIGBAND

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to our channel, Harold! Thank you!

A world premiere!!! A Bud Powell solo arranged for big band, wow! Heartfelt thanks to Chris, Pasquale and all involved!

@newyorkcityjazz1

5 жыл бұрын

You are too kind!

Wow !

Pasquale what an absolute monster

Pasquale is amazing - and so is the Trenier guitar he is using.

@WDRBIGBAND

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was great fun to work with him!

Great!

Outstanding!

the best thing I've seen/heard in the last few years, Pasquale is a guitar hero

@WDRBIGBAND

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed, Juan!

Fantastic group

An interesting and highly challenging number showing flavours of France and played with the verve, confidence and flair of an incredibly musical band, superbly arranged. Altogether outstanding and tight. And yes, I love it too.

@WDRBIGBAND

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ian!

Wow! Amazing ensamble

This is so beautiful it makes me want to cry, pure musical joy

Oh my god, I love it. Especially the first few lines the group plays, sounds like Bud!!

@newyorkcityjazz1

5 жыл бұрын

It's Bud Powell's solo transcribed! Three Choruses

Incredible performance from all of you!!!hoping to see more bud soon. greetings from Italy!!

Killin'!! Bravo folks

Pasquale first came to my attention a couple of years ago, guesting with Joan Chamorro's Barcelona-based youth band, the Sant Andreu Jazz Band. This rehearsal confirms my suspicion at the time, that he is undoubtedly the finest bebop guitarist on the planet ... and beyond !!

@leefowler3240

5 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely correct, he is without a doubt the most articulate jazz guitarist on the planet.

@freshpansen6313

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Undoubtly, he has one of the best left and right hand technique, comping chops, and solo creativity.

mighty fine musicians, great arrangement, tight band..thanks!

Congratulations all round. Great solos and great section work!

wow this is truly fascinating , what a gem

beautiful music, beautiful big band and great recording indeed

Great musicianship on all levels

Bravissimo Pasquale !! And all the band plays simply great, perfect time and swing... thank you all for such beautiful music

@WDRBIGBAND

5 жыл бұрын

Thanx Paolo!

Amazing!!!!

Superb!

Wonderful !

When the youtube algorythm actually works... And you're actually impressed!!

@WDRBIGBAND

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, - or if people just spread the link all over the www....

I know you have to listen to the greats to get better but when i listen to Pasquale i feel like i've never been that bad

@247hdjazz

5 жыл бұрын

don't get it!

Fabulous..

This chart is a woodwind meatgrinder! Love it!

Yeah Baby!

@WDRBIGBAND

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Goldsby is on fire!

Wow what a band

I saw Pasquale live in concert with his brother on sax... impressive fine musicians !! great video, and awesome Big band.

Descomunal, una maravilla!

Kudos! The WDR Big Band is one of the top BigBands worldwide!

Bud lives!!!

Gran classe,bravissimo Pasquale

Everything about this is GREAT!!

@newyorkcityjazz1

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This band cooks and then somehow finds a way to even take it to another level. Just awesome bravo!!!

@WDRBIGBAND

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lance!

I like John Goldsby on bass too!

Thank you!

@WDRBIGBAND

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, Harm!

Incredible musicians!

Lovely lovely lovely amazing amazing amazing

Wonderful group, great ensemble and solo work. And fine Powell tune, too rarely heard.

@WDRBIGBAND

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Harry.

Lindo demais!!!

Wow - glorious musicianship, swing & chops

@WDRBIGBAND

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Greg!

Fantastica big band, bravi.

Sprightly!!

Really Amazing !!

@WDRBIGBAND

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Edgar!

He simply has the IT factor that very few musicians possess. You know it when you hear it though. Absolutely brilliant playing.

Just Brilliant!!!!

@WDRBIGBAND

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Adam!

Impecable!

4:11 the lick

@guidemeChrist

5 жыл бұрын

not even close lol

@guillermocabrera4160

5 жыл бұрын

@@guidemeChrist every note of the lick is played

@guillermocabrera4160

5 жыл бұрын

@@guidemeChrist lol

@guidemeChrist

4 жыл бұрын

@@guillermocabrera4160 nope, listen again

@The_Ex_Boxing_Nerd

4 жыл бұрын

omit five, you need to listen again. it’s in between 4:11 and 4:12 just played in a slightly different rhythm

Fantastique !...

@WDRBIGBAND

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏 JJAZZ!

Absolutely splendid! Greetings from South Africa ❤️

@WDRBIGBAND

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Richard, thanx for watching and greetings to South Africa. How is life there at the moment?

Hell yes. This is so exciting! It feels like Bud Powell is coming back in a big way. Thank you everyone! I think this is the most beautiful music.

❤️👍👍Spectacular music -and tremendously impeccable execution!

@WDRBIGBAND

5 жыл бұрын

Thanx, Joshua!

Phenemonal! Thank You fine gentleman!

@WDRBIGBAND

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching us!

Great arrangement

Maestro Pasquale!

Great Band, great solos, great arrangiaments, great music. Bravo Pasquale!

@WDRBIGBAND

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sergio! 🙏🙏🙏

So good in so many ways. Made me smile and feel better 😄❤️☯️🙏

@WDRBIGBAND

5 жыл бұрын

Great, that our music makes you feel better.

Oh Man ....They keep on Raising That Bar Higher & Higher...This is really great !!

@WDRBIGBAND

5 жыл бұрын

Thanx!

Blissful madness! Amazing! Thank you!

@WDRBIGBAND

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Caryn!

Wow. I hope to play like that some day!

@nicholaslee8978

5 жыл бұрын

thesaxgirlmel don’t forget to enjoy the process :)

5:07 salt PEAnuts salt PEAnuts

@luchadorito

5 жыл бұрын

You must not accent the NUT

Bravo ! Nice arrangement, beautiful musicians, friendly mood, good music, love it !

@WDRBIGBAND

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ton! Welcome on our channel and thank you!

Great rendition, love it! Thanks for share it! Bud Powell escribió "Parisian Thoroughfare" en 1951 y, ya convertido en un standard del jazz, la WDR Big Band la interpreta así bajo la dirección de Chris Byars Jazz en esta versión junto al guitarrista Pasquale Grasso. Para esta ocasión, el director de esta Big Band con sede en Colonia es también el saxofonista Chris Byars, pero la banda, que ya ha ganado más de un premio GRAMMYs esta oficialmente dirigida desde 2016 por Bob Mintzer. #bigband #jazz

Grande Grasso! Artista con valore!

Great sound!!!!!!!

@WDRBIGBAND

2 жыл бұрын

🙏 raymond!

John Goldsby !!!! Hats off !!! Thx WDR !!!

@WDRBIGBAND

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!!

Klasse timefeel! Barry Harris hätte große Freude an Euch..sehr schön umgesetzt!!

Calidad Mundial. Hermoso tema 🙏💯

@WDRBIGBAND

Жыл бұрын

Hi Carlos! Muchas gracias!

Great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lines for days

Finesse to the.max!! Love it!!

@WDRBIGBAND

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mr. Bertiep1!

Bravo

This is amazing,greetings from Colombia!

@WDRBIGBAND

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sebastian, thank you for watching. Greetings to Colombia!

One day I hope to be good enough to play in a recording studio that allows food and drink

@247hdjazz

5 жыл бұрын

you have to be REALLY good! That'll never happen! Eat b4 you leave home!

Great drummer!

@WDRBIGBAND

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dmitry!

Perfect!

@WDRBIGBAND

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻 Andy!

La musica!

@kabalayouri419

5 жыл бұрын

Rocco Grasso you are Pasquale father ?

@sebastianbanguero6294

4 жыл бұрын

I think so

Un fucking believable! Congratulations to all of the great musicians involved.

@WDRBIGBAND

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jazz! Keep on playing the guitar!

Wow 👏🏻

@WDRBIGBAND

2 жыл бұрын

Gracias, Francesco!

You should hire Claus Raible as an arranger. And YES, Pasquale is amazing!!!

👏👏👏 beautiful👏👏

Fantastic arrangement and playing, congratulations.

@WDRBIGBAND

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Alain!

@acwatercolors

5 жыл бұрын

I want to write the same each time I watch this video. Absolutly brillant! And P.Grasso is the man for the job. Superb team!

гитарист просто чудо

Muito Bom!!!!

Love that hornpipe in bebop at 2:16

WOW! That was unbelievably great! So impressive! Stunningly good, seriously.

@WDRBIGBAND

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@247hdjazz

5 жыл бұрын

WAS IT GOOD, THOUGH?

@dizzyfritz596

5 жыл бұрын

Rich Pulin well, yes, that’s one of the things that “stunningly good” conveys.

@247hdjazz

5 жыл бұрын

@@dizzyfritz596 Thanks for "BITING"......