81 years old and recently widowed....what wonderful soothing and comforting music...magical...what a comfort by which to remember my wife of 53 years David McCabe Dublin Ireland...till we meet again

Sittin here just listening wow fantastico

Most people turn their noses up at this music, at this sound. But, if you close your eyes, they are time-travellers from the 1920's sent here to calm our souls. No one does this...only "Tuba Skinny!"

I fell in love with tuba skinny the first time I heard them - real musicians - pure sound - real dedications - just love you - thank you...

@lauracarney7883

2 жыл бұрын

So did I !! 💓

@alvaroenriquearrietaburgos7102

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@user-pv9sn1ph3r

3 ай бұрын

Сибирь аплодирует ❤🎉

Passers-by are darned lucky to be able to see/hear you guys! One of the greatest ensembles ever. Sure wish I was around.

One of my dream vacations is to set in front of Tuba Skinny for an entire day and think of nothing else of this world.

Can’t understand people not stopping to listen, wardrobe indicates a rather chilly day 🥶😬🤠🇬🇧

I have just discovered this great, young, jazz preservation group about a week ago, and I have a word of warning to anyone who sees and hears just one, Tuba Skinny KZread video. The warning is, you can't turn it off because it's extremely addictive.

@JamesSterling

5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the Tuba Skinny fan club. My addiction started over 4 years ago and shows no signs of abating. You might as well subscribe to my channel so you can get your regular Tuba Skinny fix.

@williamfulgham2010

5 жыл бұрын

@@JamesSterling the first time I saw one of your TS videos, I popped on the subscription immediately. Thank you for keeping it alive on KZread, because if I had not run into yours and possibly others, I would not have known about them. I have forwarded and shared your videos to some of my old jazz band members, who are still alive, that I have played with here in Ms., and they are agreeing with me 100%. Keep up the great work and thanks again James.

@JamesSterling

5 жыл бұрын

@@williamfulgham2010 You are welcome William and thanks for subscribing and passing on the word. I don't know what part of Mississippi you are from, but do you know Ron Welch of Jackson? He plays banjo in a trad jazz band there and is Russell Welch's dad.

@williamfulgham2010

5 жыл бұрын

@@JamesSterling yes James, I have heard them, but I do not know them personally. Unfortunately, I have become disconnected from any active groups for at least 50 years, after my college days when my Penzel Mueller B-flat clarinet crapped out on me and I had become a radio Broadcast Engineer and never picked it up again. After my addiction was energized just about 1 week ago, my mind has gone back to my high school and college days, and thanks to you for the videos, I'm seriously considering at least a replacement instrument off of eBay or somewhere, just for my own personal satisfaction. I own two radio stations currently and occasionally get to NO for a convention or something, and now I will be reliving my youthful experiences, at least in my head, the next time I get there.

@JamesSterling

5 жыл бұрын

@@williamfulgham2010 Maybe I'll see you on Frenchmen Street someday. I'll be the old guy with a cell phone camera sitting close to the band.

Not sure why 22 people didn't like this. I can't understand. This is some wonderful music by super musicians. I am so glad I happened upon this. Here's to listening to more of TS!!!!! Play on kids. I'm in.

@williamfulgham2010

5 жыл бұрын

Brad, maybe it's because those 22 people missed the plane, and couldn't get there.

@ianbrookes8939

4 жыл бұрын

several reasons, who are you to direct peoples opinions and taste, remember diversity, individuality, not everyone likes the mona lisa, cats elephants, grass cabbage soup, silk velvet.....get my drift

Tuba skinny are an American icon Love them

These are not real people, mere mortals can not do this. FANTASTIC

@patmiddleton3947

3 жыл бұрын

Bill Edwards We are made in God’s image!😊

@jk4462

3 жыл бұрын

I know... when I hear Tuba Skinny I am simply awestruck.

@jk4462

3 жыл бұрын

Well said.

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS 💯💯💯❤❤❤🎶🎶🎶

It's so touching!

My God....there are still musicians that play real music Of the unpretentious kind with heart and soul!

i have a hard time blowing my nose in cold weather, let alone a sax, a coronet, a clarinet or tuba. they are the best. oh, and the trombone player. the dog was smart enough to stay inside, i guess.

That bloke who walked between the band and the table for Christ sake have respect for a great band providing great entertainment .

@JamesSterling

3 жыл бұрын

You do realize they are playing on a public sidewalk. I was waiting for that garage door behind them to open and a car to back out.

@davidwassall4757

3 жыл бұрын

Yes James I know they are on a sidewalk , even so I would not have walked past the way that guy did , I suppose you could call it manners .

@stewartfenton7660

Жыл бұрын

@@davidwassall4757 there are bound to be some who think it wrong to be expected to walk in the road. Quite reasonable really. If it was Ted Nugent or Toby Keith for instance, I wouldn't hesitate to tread on their toes while remaining on the sidewalk. I'd certainly be courteous to Tuba Skinny, though.

Been enjoying for years but never saw this wardrobe. That's dedication !

@ianbaldwinson86

5 жыл бұрын

Tuba Layered-up

@jefferybeers4765

4 жыл бұрын

Clyde Nordan and they are unusually gathered close 😂

@PeterT1981

4 жыл бұрын

Slightly Soviet ensembles they’re sporting. Yet somehow, they make it work. But it’s the music I love. Pure music.

@swordoff7

4 жыл бұрын

Their wardrobe is Salvation Army Formal Street Scruffies.

@swordoff7

4 жыл бұрын

@@PeterT1981 Right on. I did see similar wardrobe style being worn by some Soviet Moscowvites in 1985.

Nice to see the band out on a slightly coldish day in Nawlins....gathering close together to maintain the warmth.

I bawled all through this... this was my beloved parents' "official love song". My dear daddy was a circus drummer, & he met my mother when it played her tiny home town in West Virginia. They both loved this song, & it was played by my daddy on the piano almost every day, when I was growing up... I've been singing it in my heart ever since. I couldn't remember the name, for some weird reason---& now I have it. I love this version, & I love this band!!! My folks have gone home to the glory of God's Kingdom... but I can almost see them dancing around Heb'm (thanks, Dizzy!)as Tuba Skinny plays "their song"... Thanks so much for this, y'all, from my heart & soul--it's been such a joyous surprise to find this sweet song tonight, at a time that I really need that joy...& from New Orleans, too, one of my daddy's favorite cities ever--in this great old jazz style, which he played in many big bands in his younger days. They both loved this style so much, too. Know what??? I think they led me here tonight, to ease my mind. It's been a rough year this week, but this is a saving grace. Thanks again AND again(& a few hundred MO' 'gins, as Daddy might say...& God bless you all, & your little dogs, too. Or cats. Or birds. Or possums. Or lizards. & stuff.😘🎶🎵🎶🎵

@JamesSterling

4 жыл бұрын

That is such a sweet story. Your parents must have been special people.

@elizabethsnyder_baldonado39

4 жыл бұрын

@@JamesSterling My dear folks were so special that they, , put up with MEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!! How they managed that, I will never know... EVEN I can't put up with me, at times. However, I DO have my faith, my completely certifiable kids/grandkids, & my little dog, too... Also I'm thinking of getting back on the psychotropic medications. Thanks again for everything, & keep the music in the air-- it's desperately needed, in these sorrowful times. 💙🎵💓🎶💚

@merlynschutterle7242

4 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethsnyder_baldonado39 Beautiful. There were 127 nincompoops who gave a thumbs down. Well, half the people are below average and some of them showed up here.

@christinemosley1475

3 жыл бұрын

May God bless you!

@stevecall5874

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the beautiful sentiments expressed. God Bless.

Tuba Skinny always lifts my mood.

Bless 'em all - and you too Mr. Sterling for being there!

I wanna come to New Orleans, and sit on a street corner and listen to you guys for 4 or 5 days.

I live in CANADA and I know this isn’t right now but I hope you guys have pictures of this. You’re the best. God love you.

Fantastic band, my beloved band!

Two special moments here. Jonathon's tender solo brings calls up tears. Then when a passing car honks a hello, Shaye raises fingers to return the greeting . . . while playing a sweet solo!

@stewartfenton7660

Жыл бұрын

Somehow I never saw this comment from arch TS fan, my late friend Steve.

Played clarinet f over 50 years. Kudos to the guy here with the licorice stick!

I love you guys in spring, I love you in summer time, I love you in autumn and winter.

I love the fact that Tuba Skinny most often uses a Sousaphone.

I guess it is a good thing I don't live in N'orleans. I'd be out everyday looking for them. First time I've seen them bundled up. Sounding good as always in hats, coats and gloves.

Excellent! I love Tuba Skinny me.

Sooooooo Goooooood! Tuba Skinny tip top the best! Thank you for dressing warm and playing hot!

So beautiful - words fail me !!

This would make a fantastic black & white photograph, the player’s in their cold weather outfits looks like a giant step back to the Great Depression era. Absolute ripper, to use an Australian expression to say how good this group is. In the 1950’s I had a skiffle group during my RAF medics posting in Germany, trad jazz and skiffle was all the rage back the. This magic group take me back to a wonderful early part of my life. 👍🎼🎺🎷🇬🇧🇦🇺🦘🔭

@terryofford4977

3 жыл бұрын

Shevill,reading your response re the "Till we meet again' number. I too was in the RAF 1955 At the time. Skiffle, Ken Colyer and the Crane River Jazz Band were played on radio, I was lucky enough to see/hear them live. the song eluded me then, I wanted more info about it, no Computers those days, dragging around the Jazz/Skiffle clubs of those wonderful days remains in my mind sixty plus year after. I had my Own band, 'aka' San Jacinto Hot Stompers when in the mob, ended up playing Rock since skiffle and New Orleans jazz sadly died out to be replaced by tuneless moronic Chants and electronic Drums/Organs'pretend piano's etc. still we are able to look back and THANK those amazing Jazz Musicians.Absolutely Bonzer mate.! Terry Offord

@ShevillMathers

3 жыл бұрын

@@terryofford4977 Hi, I could not agree more with you. Take away the flashing lights, pyrotechnics and all the other visual effects, and today's bands/groups would sound even worse. Played clarinet for many years in concert bands and had my own small group of band members who got together and played the good old time trad jazz tunes. Now 83 and have to settle for my Yamaha Arranger KB which I play most nights. Ex Leeds, been in Tasmania since 1968, great lifestyle, no virus, clean air and all the sunight we could wish for. Take Care. Shevill Mathers Southern Cross Observatory- Tasmania 42 South.

@ShevillMathers

3 жыл бұрын

@@terryofford4977 If interested, check out the D-Day Darlings-in RAF uniforms with a Lancaster as a background-We’ll Meet Again.

Absolutely wonderful performance. Thank you so much,

I love this tune but I get sad because you all look cold, tired and hungry. Great music, keep it up, it's tough what you do.

God this is literally the coolest thing my mind can imagine right now.

The touch and aftertouch that keeps music alive is the monopoly of these people.

Wonderful Tuba Skinny!! I love this music!!

Oh, to live in New Orleans where music like this is so ordinary that passersby don't pay no nevermind.

@JamesSterling

3 жыл бұрын

The only explanation that I can think of as to why people pass by without seeming to notice that they are hearing the best traditional jazz band in the world is that they just don't like music. There is no accounting for taste.

Great playing , guys. Katrina , couldn't finish off Old New Orleans. Thanks for cool video. ❤✔💯🇺🇸💕

Not quite sure how I landed on this one but glad I did!

Love you guys. Especially the Eskimo. Still waiting for south rampart street parade.

AWESOME! All of You are just FANTASTIC! Wish & hope You have made Recordings!

@JamesSterling

3 жыл бұрын

How about 11 albums. tubaskinny.com/music

Absolutely wonderful! Keep on keeping on you guys!! It would be a sad day if you were no more. You have an awesome presence and the best in mixing and matching . . . Awesome!

Tuba Skinny, tear time.

This was a pretty long play for the group, deep and poignant, a real display of what a really great ensemble can do, Love 'em .... Mikie

@victorwolfenson7902

3 жыл бұрын

simple grate

@victorwolfenson7902

3 жыл бұрын

great i say

@gordonbainbridge8371

3 жыл бұрын

Good comment. In some ways, this is both poignant and comic. Todd strides out in his greatcoat over a V-necked tee-shirt and scarf then plays a great line until he jumps up as a car honks at the band. Even though they're all freezing, Greg sits laughing as Craig (from Seattle), who normally can't get a note out when it's cold, plays a great solo that's in tune and not pinched. And Jon Doyle, another northwesterner, plays a leisurely and touching solo, wearing a tee-shirt and zip-up sweatshirt. As Bill Edwards says below, these are not mere mortals.

I love Tuba Skinny! So much talent in one place.

such a sweet old tune

I wish I could give 100 thumbs up!! I just love everything y'all play.

they are the best the finest

Oh my ... too beautiful and nostalgic not to comment on. (Born in '41, I grew up hearing this during WWII tho' it's from WWI .. on the radio, before tv.) (Saving to re-post on the soon to be launched 'Tuba Skinny coming to Philly' event page - Aug. 30.) (At least 10 people left tips .. and 1/2 appeared to be under 50.)

What a repertoire! How do they remember all those tunes without some sheet music to remind them?? Bloody clever!! Great music.

@doctorlarry2273

5 жыл бұрын

When you learn music like this you never really forget.

@williamfulgham2010

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree, there is a certain type of rare musician that can hear something one time, or read sheet music one time and never have to hear it or read it again. After that, you just play it and never have to think about it.

@nicknielsen5864

4 жыл бұрын

Practice, practice, practice.

@danielschechter8130

4 жыл бұрын

The essence of jazz is improvisation. They're not remembering anything. They're making it up as they go. Which is even more impressive than if they remembered it all. Classical soloists remember longer, more involved musical pieces. Great jazz musicians invent their music new every time they play it.

@nicknielsen5864

4 жыл бұрын

@@danielschechter8130 No, they aren't inventing it anew; if they were, we wouldn't recognize the tunes from song to song. What makes musical improvisation possible is practicing together until they each know what the other is going to do when it's their turn.

Love the costumes. Keep it real.

Just brilliant warmth in the air

Please pick it up a couple notches, and brightly!This is about getting to see each other again! I love you guys though

THANK YOU For the joy sublime music makes the world a better place VELVET MUSIC. BLESS YOU ALL WITH YOUR NOTES IN MUSIC👍🌸🌹⛅🌝

Love that tenor

sensational sax.. esp with tube and trombone input !!! one of the tuub skinny best.. darn ankle is rabbiting...

So hot/humid here in Australia. They look so cold, kinda sweet xx.

Du baume au cœur pour la journée ! Thank you Tuba Skinny! and Mr. James sterling. Have a good day! 🎷📯🎺🪕

Thank you it is very touching definitely at very top thanks camera person too keep smiling with lol politely & safely jazz it

It’s cold here in the UK too but what a glorious start this lovely performance has given to my day.

I like TUBA music

You are warming our hearts in this cold weather. you are even famous among the bremen musicians...

Beautifully nostalgic and yearning from go to whoa!

Shane ist so süß wenn sie lacht, und eine tolle Bandleiterin. Shane is so cute when she laughs, and a great band leader.

just great....

LOVE HEAR ERICKA SING THIS OLD CLASSIC !

Very nice it just rolls along so smoothly

I played trumpet in high school , I'm in love .

Tuba Skinny is basically a treasure so easy to listen too!!!! Luv Em!!!

Real brotherhood ,great artists , great musicians....all my love for you ❤️✨☀️🙏🏼

Je suis devenu fan de Tuba Skinny. Je ne me lasse pas de regarder toutes leurs vidéos. ♫♫♪♪♫♫♪♪♫♫♪♪♫♫♪☆☆☆

@joluttringer4450

5 жыл бұрын

Moi également !!!

@1610Gerard

5 жыл бұрын

@@joluttringer4450 C'est le coup de cœur d'un Alsacien connaisseur ! Je sais que, comme moi, tu étais aussi fan de Chris Barber.

Ya gotta love them

Superb John Doyle.

You had me hooked when that trumpet kicked in. Phenomenal!

@jlongfellow6877

3 жыл бұрын

Cornet

What a beautiful song... Thanks for sharing!

Didn't know it was so cold there, the clothes look like Siberia. But thank you very much for your great music, it is always a pleasure to listen. Great musicians. Greetings from Europe.

Einfach suuuuppeerr Danke

This shows true dedication. It might be called "Freezing Your Ass Off in Ab." Always nice to have a sax in the cold. Despite the weather, it's a fine performance. Love the headgear.

@jlongfellow6877

3 жыл бұрын

OMG, Shay's hat! The offspring of Davy Crockett's and an 18th C English Magistrate's wig.

@gordonbainbridge8371

3 жыл бұрын

@@jlongfellow6877 I'd totally forgotten this comment and was surprised to see you show up in my Gmail notifications. But yes, that's a great response, DC and an 18th C magistrate's wig. Since I specialized in 18th C lit, I consider this a witty and literate response. Nice to hear from a Longfellow! And it's fun to see that over time, comments take on a life of their own. I still think about responding to comments from more than a year ago. Esp on James' great videos.

@jlongfellow6877

3 жыл бұрын

@@gordonbainbridge8371 Way too little wit in this world, alas. I do what I can, but mostly only get to half.

@gordonbainbridge8371

3 жыл бұрын

@@jlongfellow6877 Love it! Nice to see some play in these comments.

Magical solo by Jon Doyle! The entire song was lovely, played with tenderness and emotion. This is the highlight of my day, but I would love to be able to hear Mr. Doyle more often. Thank you, James!!!

@joeoak8181

2 жыл бұрын

Well said. Couldn't agree more.

The top masters can keep cold instruments perfectly in tune.

I've been sick at that spot --in a home town where I only go to visit and party. What a melancholy tune for a hard hit state.

О, как это красиво! Как же они радуют нас своей музыкой!

@VladimirLukovRussianHistory

2 жыл бұрын

Вы чертовски правы! Эта группа - лучшая в Нью-Орлеане и, возможно, в США! Да, что там - в мире!

Love that vintage sound from Mr. Doyle's tenor. Looks like an old Conn New Wonder, circa 1920's. Thanks for getting this posted!

@shurshot2764

5 жыл бұрын

If so, it is about the same vintage as the song - 1918. The movies came much later.

@JamesSterling

4 жыл бұрын

I made that trip especially because I knew that Jon Doyle would be in town playing with Kris Tokarski and I hoped to hear Jon play again with Tuba Skinny. This Monday busking performance was the only occasion he had to play with them this trip so I stayed over until Monday so I could be there.

@aarondminnick

4 жыл бұрын

@@JamesSterling I love their 4-horn lineup and Jon is the best to ever fill that 4th chair!

@JiveDadson

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it looks like a Conn New Wonder. You may know this, but the sax per se is at most a small component in making that mellow sound. A mouthpiece with a large chamber and low, straight baffle is essential. The player may further damp the overtones by cushioning the reed with lots lower lip.

@kenmurray8476

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the effort!

Chilly, but seemingly (to me at the moment) that location has possibly the best FQ acoustics. BUT NO WASHBOARD !

would light up my day seeing/hearing them on any street i was on. Thank You For Sharing.

The 'Real Jazz' !!

There was a time-for 3 years in the late 80s-I spent a week in NO, a week in Louisville, a week in NO, a week in Louisville, etc., etc., etc. I wish Tuba Skinny had been around back then...t'would have been a pleasure during my NO weeks.

Con esta música me " vitamino " me relajo, me inspira, gracias

Tough troupers. Great music in any weather. Soulful, deliberate and masterful. Even in the cold it’s hot Jazz.

Beautiful music on freezing cold winter day last year. Wish that this pandemic over soon, so we could enjoy the outdoor performance again, thanks Tuba Skinny .

I am lost for words! I'll just read all of yours.😊ace.xxx.

Oh, Shaye! You are SO cute in that fur hat. :-)

I wish I had not looked at this video! I am sitting here in the UK, with no heating ( central heating pump failure) and this made me feel even colder. But it was worth it , to watch this perfect performance with a solo from Jonathon Doyle to add iceing to the cake. Thanks James for all your hard work in presenting these gems, it's not as easy as some imagine. Four more weeks to go, and I will be walking the streets of the French Quarter once again for the 2019 FQF.

@JamesSterling

5 жыл бұрын

Be sure to stop and say hello if you see me during FQF.

@Kanaka38

5 жыл бұрын

@@JamesSterling ...Most certainly will, should be thawed out by then.

@bobboscarato1313

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry Malcolm; I used to be in the HVAC business and those Heat Pumps allways break down in the coldest part of winter. Hope when you listen to some Hot Jazz it'll do some good. At least I live in Texas.

@Kanaka38

5 жыл бұрын

@@bobboscarato1313 ...Thanks Bob, heating now running perfectly, and the warmer weather has started to appear. I will be over for the FQF in April, so I wil ask Shaye to play this one again live. Best wishes from the UK.

@shurshot2764

5 жыл бұрын

If TS grants the request of Malcolm, please record nd post. Hopefully Erica will be singing.

At least the quality of the sound made up for the quality of the video. Thanks for posting. Now to persuade my wife to go to Nawlins.

Very warm and joyful music in the cold and it seems with Walther Matthieu on trombone (ha ha )

The very true genius street band

sweet...shaye in a knit winter hat..cute...great playing !