Tuxedo: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2017
- Bobby Carter | July 17, 2017 - The pairing of Tuxedo is a natural feel in person, but highly unlikely on paper. Seattle-based producer Jake One has a who's-who client list, from Rick Ross to 21 Savage - while DJ, singer-songwriter and producer Mayer Hawthorne is a renaissance soul man from Ann Arbor, Michigan. They stealthily debuted three tracks on SoundCloud in 2013 with only a black square stamped "Tuxedo" as the cover art, leaving fans wondering where this new funk was coming from. A few months later they unveiled their identities along with a debut self-titled LP, resurrecting a sound popularized by greats like The Gap Band, The Fatback Band and Roger Troutman.
When Tuxedo arrived at NPR and Mayer Hawthorne spied a small 'Ho!' button sitting on Bob Boilen's desk, he immediately beamed. "We use a big 'Ho!' button on tour," he said. They didn't bring a drummer, opting for a boombox - yes, a real boombox playing a real cassette tape, kids - and it was nostalgic delight from the start of the cassette's hiss. The band was tight as ever, while their ace in the hole, Gavin Turek provided dance moves and the sweetest harmonies. Tuxedo set things off with a fan favorite from their first album, along with two from their latest, before closing it out with a red light special. It's one thing to go against the grain for the sake of it - and another completely make it good. In this Tiny Desk concert, Tuxedo accomplished both.
Do It is available now:
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Setlist
"Do It"
"Second Time Around"
"July"
Musicians
Mayer Hawthorne (vocals, keys); Jake One (keys); Gavin Turek (vocals); Christian Wunderlich (guitar); Sam Wish (keys)
Credits
Producers: Bobby Carter, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Morgan Noelle Smith, Colin Marshall; Editor: Tsering Bista; PA: Jenna Li; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR.
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Its 2024 and I still DIG IT!!! :)
WHAAT!!!!! How did I miss this! Mayer Hawthorne is so so undervalued! He is PRICELESS!
The backup singer is a whole Queen!!!! She is gorgeous💜💜
Gavin Turek is truly a goddess
nah the backup piano guy is so cute
These desk concerts are a gem.
Been a mayer hawthorne fan for over ten years.. probably more like 13-14.. dudes voice never gets old to me. Matter of fact hes gotten better over time
That guistarist kills it! Too funky.
Facts
I am watching this for the unteenth time 😭, one of my fav tiny desks 🥹
Tuxedo would be the dopest wedding band.
Dude. I literally want them for mine!
I know right
After watching them in Chicago last night... uh, yeah, they put on the most fun show I’ve ever witnessed live.
Certainly dressed for it!
Yess 4/11/20 santa Maria Ca. Puhhhleeeease😁
This sound takes me back to the days of Lakeside, Atlantic Starr, The Bar-kays, Cameo, and Rick James. Great sound and style!!
The girl is sort of a dream come true, a sun in black and pink with a so bright smile ! She 's radiating . Never seen before such a stylish band !
Gavin Turek - looking for her music and videos
The people at tiny desk do the best sound engineering! Fuck man. Applause to the peeps in behind the scenes!
I think they have the best sound engineers I have encountered anywhere. Seriously the stars of the session every time is hands down their engineers. Thank you!!
Josh Rogosin: the man! the legend!
Checkout colors
@Lord Cregan Stark EEEEEEH. They only use one mic for the colors sessions and backing tracks and it lacks range in genres. Tiny desk has their work vastly more cut out for them in a unconventional place with the range in music which can please just about anyone.
The only thing was the Mike´s mic in the last song.
This is easily the most underrated Tiny Desk
over and over again I CANT GET ENOUGH OF THIS
No, Chromeo is.
yeaahhh
Not really but ok
@@LandenBMS Coincidence that they have similar sounds? Prob not!
Hawthorne has one of those rare white-guy voices that can legitimately sing soul-r&b-pop. These tunes are sophisticated and fun. Grossly Underrated IMO.
Neo-Motown lol
We call them Soulful Whites
Bobby Caldwell , Teena Marie effect
As a 66 yr old guy, it reminds me the music we used to listen to back in the day…
💯
Ain't no party like a West Coast party!
I am absolutely enchanted by that background singer. Beautiful smile, beautiful face, beautiful voice, stunning to say the least.
Gavin Turek
Wonderful
I can't believe you brought Tuxedo to perform on Tiny Desk, what a f*cking treat! 🕺🙆
Inés Escobar you can swear on the internet
@@ADunnMusic you've got a point
Great harmonies and Gavin Turek's megawatt smiles
Whenever I see Mayer perform I truly don't understand why the UK has got its head up its butt and ignores him. We like a pop tune, we like happiness, we love 80's 90's style so what's not to love? Odd. The mans a huge talent.
Thank goodness someone finally said it! We citizens of the planet bleeth don't ignore good audio assemblage , we're big fans here. If they disappear for a week or two, we just snaffled them for a concert! Promise we won't eat them!
that would have been big back in the acid jazz days.
absolutely! the beat.. the voices 💖
get over yourself.
America largely ignores him too because a lot of people lack taste
Since the pandemic I've been taking the time to explore all musicians presented by NPR TinyDesk. Tuxedo is gonna be one my favorites. I love the disco vibes!❤💃🏼
Congrats!
They ROCK live too! Hope you get to see em in action one day!
Finally!
Mayer Hawthorne is definitely one of THE coolest cats around along with .Paak.
Stoked to see him on tiny desk!
Marc Morais ii
yepp roger that!
And Thundercat
MAD LOVE FOR GAVIN TUREK!!!! such a lovely voice for these songs. she and mayer sound so good together.
Gavin Turek 🙌
It's humanly impossible to not fall in love with Gavin Turek. That smile, my god.
Jake One is doin his thing boppin down there too. Folks don't even realize who that is. This is a solid gathering of musical individuals
i saw Mayor Hawthorne in concert once, it was the tightest most upbeat show just weaving one song into another no time for bs we aint talkin we're just groovin
I discovered Mayer Hawthorne in 2012, seen him 3 times live now, (the latest was a Tuxedo show) and seeing how much he's grown as an artist and collaborator is so cool. Love to see it. Gems!
Smooth as that backup singer's dress.
Justin Smith I swear it's a robe made into a jumsuit...lol
She isn't a backing singer .....her (Gavin turek) and the guy (Mayer hawthorne) are Tuxedo!!
Actually Mayer and Jake are Tuxedo.
Holly Griggs she’s just a solo hired backup singer. Tuxedo is jake and mayer. Hence why they are they only two in tux’s
Gavin Turek
I have never been more in love with someone’s smile like I am with Gavin’s 😩😍😍 what an angel
This kind of restored my faith in humanity
Sometimes all we need is feel good music. I love tiny desk's variety.😊
This NPR make my life better.
This group is so cute! I love this era of 70s 80s music so I'm very into this
Codi Maddox when I first heard them I thought they were from the 80's. Blew my mind away when I saw 2 wite guys
Gavin Turek, you are a gem !
So many great late 70's and early 80's R&B influences in Tuxedo's music. Their guitar picking reminds me of Nile Rodgers (Chic) and the synth bass on the second track reminds me of S.O.S. band.
These guys are sooooo DOPE, I played more than half there songs for my wedding last month.
naim tate wouldn’t mind this at my wedding 🤔
Congrats, dude. Must have been lit
'cause it's better the second time around?
get someone who looks at you like the dude on the right looks at his keyboard lol
That guitar player has some bad ass funk licks. I mean bad ass. So creative. 🎸
These are the gems I hope to find down the Tiny Desk rabbit hole. Bravo!
Sorry to be so offtopic but does anybody know a tool to get back into an Instagram account..?
I was dumb lost the login password. I would love any tips you can give me
@Aden Jordan Instablaster ;)
And if you don't know who Gavin Turek is --- introduce yourself. She's amazing live!!!
I like Gavin's smile she funky
Mayer Hawthorne on his own is a prolific artist and took a page from Prince’s notebook and decided to create a side band for his Creative output ...he is truly a soul artists
I love their style. And her voice, she's just stunning!
Pretty sure I've watched this set about four dozen times. Tuxedo needs Turek on every future track.
She's such a perfect match for this group!!
Definately .. enhances everybody's game
SO SOULFUL with a disco light! This is one of my Desk favs that I watch often.
funk is alive
Mayer Hawthorne is incredible
Lance Corona so is Gavin Turek and Jake One
MVP
I am so mad about not knowing about Mayor Hawthorne and Tuxedo until now. I feel like my life would have been better had I discovered these soulful sounds years ago. I guess it is better to be late than to continue to be in the dark...
Ok well I just discovered them 2 days ago and feel incredibly cheated! So glad I can get caught up now!!
I just found them a couple months ago, heard Shy for the first time 😊💜
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That funky funky bass line was killing me
Hurry up and given Gavin Turek her own NPR concert. Her EP is great.
I'm living for Gavin's entire look!
LOVE THEIR MUSIC!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
JAKE ONE WITH THE BANGERS!
I want my own "Hoooo" button
There is one for your phone you can download at Mayer Hawthorne's (or Tuxedo's, don't remember) website.
I bought one from them when I saw them on tour.
this women is a piece of sunshine, i'm convinced
I love Mayer Hawthorne and obviously Tuxedo, they are a wonderful collaboration! Can't wait to see them live.
When the “do do do you” starts I just melt away.. into a universe where my soul meets love ,peace and tranquillity ❤️☀️
Top 3 fav tiny desks for me. Easily!
Love these guys bringing back that old school funk.
Love that 1970's - 1980's feel to this band. That "bass line" and the girl's backup in the last song reminded me of Rick James 1980's song "MaryJane" lol
Gavin Turek is so very beautiful and Talented
Just wanna give some love to the guitar player Christian Wunderlich and keys player Sam Wish.
OMG ! the second vocalist fills the screen with her presence !!!
Everyone's just *VIBING* and I loooooove that!
I'm so thank for people like tuxedo
This is the ish!!!!!!! All day, all night!!!
Stones throw records!!! This man has been laying it down for a long time!! Much respect!!!!!!!!
gavin turek is a goddess.
No shit, wow.
I would marry the shit out of her. If she was like you need to take my last name... fine
She is hiding a whole lot of funk in that amazing fro :))
An 80's goddess sent to our time for our delight
@@josedanielvillegas4475 I see what you did there with that comment.... NIOCE!
2021. Just found this piece of heaven 💖🤣😅😅.
fux with the tuxxxxxxxxx
OMG the VIBES! 'Ole Skool Soul. Pop. Disco, but so much cooler! Quirky. Fun. 80's! I just listened to "July" about 10X's! This band is AWESOME!
I went and got the album from iTunes after watching this video. So good! so funky! I Love it! Thanks NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert's x
Tuxedo always makes me happy.
This group is so fucking dope, its a shame how slept on they are.
Mayer, Gavin, Jake....another level.
Soy un fan de 🇦🇷 y creo que 1.000.000 de visitas, son mías de tantas veces que veo éste impecable set 🤭 grande Tuxedo!
They so dope
They play so many tuxedo songs at my job. Never knew they had a tiny desk
That woman is beautiful in a very 70's 80's way
bogoturtle She looks like Monica Martin!
bogoturtle you should check her music out its really good
Is she Gavin Turek? I couldn't catch her name...
Yes and If you like that whole 80s style you should check out her music its pretty good 👍
Awesome...thanks! I'm an 80's baby, so YES I love it!!
Playing Mayer Hawthorne in my house every single day! Love him♥
Still vibin' to this in 2020 and beyond!
This made me feel like a diamond being tumbled gently around in a silk bag. Sheeeeeit. Feels good all over!
Unreal. The sound, voices and technical ability are spot on!
Jake One. Legend
Tuxedo is Dope!!! Oct 2020 till the 2nd time around 😅
The chords/melody are awesome. This is great. Hawthorne is a truly great singer.
Baffled that this has under million views. Tuxedo is slept on! People need to know about them
These guys are so cool, and sound great live
I can’t with them. They’re too adorable.
That singer's groove is a mystery Sherlock can't begin to solve.
A beauty way to wake up in the morning with this.
How am I only finding about them now.
Better late than never. I heard them for the 1st time in 2014 and thought they were Black and the record was from the 80s and I missed it. They're in my top 10.
❤️❤️ Mayer Hawthorne
This is truly amazing show!! Thank you Mayer and tuxedo crew for keeping disco and Motown legacy from disappearing. Keep the real music real musicianship thriving!! Thank you Mayer!!!!
Malheureusement la France ne me fait pas vibrer comme ça !😢 tuxedo for life thanks you Dad ❤️🌹
Tellement
great band, great songs, and gavin turek is off the charts..great voice, and the most beautiful smile I've ever seen..
The wonderful woman's name is Gavin Turek!!! She's an amazing artist, y'all should give her a listen. :-)
This should be playing on the radio all the time!!
this is funkylicious
OMFGGGGG Tuxedo & Tiny deskkkkkk. Never clicked so fast
Just now discovering... new to Tuxedo. Oh I'm sold!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOOVE!!! 🎼🎵🎶🎙🎚🎛🎤🎹🎸🎵🎶🎵🎶💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
GAVIN TUREK is on the mic! Yesss!