When you get one short solo the whole night to impress the band
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- When Eric Marienthal only gets one short solo in the Buddy Rich Big Band, for the memorial concert feat. Steve Gadd, he goes all in! Even Steve Marcus is impressed while he goes up into the altissimo like a bad cat! The tune is called "Keep The Customer Satisfied".
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This was the “I can’t believe you put me on 2nd alto” solo.
What is the difference between 1st and 2nd
@@EvanNally 1st is higher than 2nd and leads the saxes, usually the better player is on 1st and the joke is he's showing off on this solo to prove he shouldn't be on 2nd
@@Avstinato Also when there is an alto solo it’s usually on 2nd
@@keananok that's only for trumpets... On alto first is normally what gets a solo
Yo guys, let's be honest, Alto I or Alto II even get usually less solo's combined than Tenor 2. So I wouldn't even argue over Alto I vs II 😂 those tenor dudes absorb 80% and the alto's get the left overs.
By the way, Eric played the second chair during that whole concert, here he is actually playing from the Alto I part, so they must have changed parts so Eric had at least a solo.
Whoever mic'ed the show REALLY loves them some crispy cymbals
I've watched this a few times and still feel like the title is talking about the drummer ^^
I love the sound of this whole show, especially the thundering bass drums with the gadd/weckl/vinnie trio
Late 80s man. Equipment was finally able to capture and play back all the way up to 20Khz and they were gonna milk the sparkly sounds for all they were worth.
Probably someone who's ears are fried but doesn't know it yet. Decades of sitting in front of house or the studio monitors
In the 80's they were really amping up the highs on recordings, mostly because of Cassette tape which had terrible dynamic range.
Everything he's ever learned to do on sax crammed in to 50 seconds, lol.
He brought that song to life.
Lol fax
Gadd laying down the serious shuffle groove.
I can listen for hours to that shuffle! Gadd's insane
“It’s Jazz, you’re supposed to play quietly”.... riiiiight....
Damn straight!
Best ever!!🥁💥
Steve Marcus to Eric's right, with that mop of hair. A gentle, humble monster of the tenor, who taught me how to receive a compliment.
Sadly missed.
Steve Marcus was the first person to make a digitally recorded album! He is quite historic, really!
@@hepphepps8356facts?
@@ntrakit6 absolutely! Catalogue number Nippon Columbia - NCB7003
January 1971.
I thought that was Lenny Pickett at first.
Buddy Rich's long time tenor sax player never smiles but he did during this solo
Hmm? I've seen him smile numerous times.
Pretty sure smiling was expressly forbidden in the Buddy Rich band. You were expected to be miserable at all times.
Maybe because Buddy's dead?
Eric Marienthal is underappreciated. He's excellent.
Not to Chick Corea fans
@@JoshuaWillis89 I know some people who consider him the least accomplished member of the CCEB. I disagree.
He's not underappreciated by those who have been listening to him for almost 30 years.
@@donl3248 Unfortunately, he is. I know people older than me (I'm 50) who dismiss him as some kind of rock-n-roll saxophonist. Or a "Sanborn clone." They are wrong, of course, but too many people still think playing fusion means you're a sell-out. It's a shame, but there it is. 😥
(And yeah, folks underestimate Sanborn, too!)
I love how around 0:34 Eric does this riff, I smile, the musician sitting near me watching this video smiles, the other sax player in the video looks up and smiles, all at the same time. Music is a language in and of itself, it wouldn't matter if the musician watching spoke no English, we all know how to say "killin' in man!" when the musician is killin' it.
That musician is Steve Marcus, one of the best sax players you’ll ever hear, which makes that smile so much more meaningful.
Being appreciated by a peer mid-solo is almost as good as getting paid in advance for the gig!
Almost.
Well said...
No lies detected
Eric Marienthal came to my school as a guest artist in our jazz fest on april 5th and hearing him play licks and solos in person and playing with him is just an experience that is out of this world he is so good with the saxophone
Is Kenny as - - - rather, is Eric as good as Kenny?
Eric?
Kenny? Kenny who?
Just kidding!
In Jazz, there must be neither race nor comparison; it's too personal.
Oh yes. Really first rate player. Heard him many times with Dave Grusin All-Star Big Band and Gordon Goodwin.
Eric Marienthal went to my high school while I was there. I had the privilege of doing a few gigs with him (which, sadly, he didnt remember when I later met him again). He did get all the solo space he wanted in those days.
Eric is truly an amazing human. He visited my college and my professor got me an hour lesson with him. We traded 4's and talked about numerous things, but the biggest take away was this. I asked what do you think about and play when you improvise. Do you have a set of 10 licks you have ready in you arsenal to play or what? He humbly said it is about none of that. His only focus is rhythm. He then demonstrated playing over a blues backing track on one note for a chorus and playing it super funky with space and rhythmic precision. Common sense but exploded the pandora box of confusion for me and made me a better player in seconds!
I own several of his books too and they are priceless.
@@KrestonSmith he’s been a super nice guy since at least 1975. Probably before that too, but I hadn’t met him yet.
oh the joys of being on alto 2! 😂
This comment made my day😂
I love lead alto, but envy and am jealous of the solos 2nd alto gets over lead. Alto in general should be more of a solo chair than it is.
@@keananok agreeeeeeeed man, tenor gets all the fun!
@@keananok solos in alto 2? Does that even happen? My experience is that all solos is in alto 1 or ten 1, especially if you play big band standards like Thad or Nestico and stuff.
Always loved this epic Gadd shuffle, there is really nobody who shuffles like him! It's a young Eric Marienthal subbing on second alto in the Buddy Rich Big Band, on the memorial night where his big band played with all the young talents at the time in 1989. I know a lot of the tunes from that concert, and I think this might be that one tune where Eric got to play lead alto and this solo. He sounds the most agitated that I know from him (and I know a lot of his work), perhaps he was a bit nervous for this one short solo. But boy, did he nail that! Steve Marcus (tenor player at the left) his expression at 0:37 is priceless!
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Hi All. Let me reiterate what Jorre said; I have learned so much from studying with Jorre this past 4+ years. I hope you all can glean from his vast musical experience. (This is not a paid comment ha ha) Love and much respect to each of you. Cy ❤️🎷 in Salt Lake City Utah USA 🇺🇸 Belgium 🇧🇪
@Sharp Eleven Music Gadd may have a personal sound, but why does American people put some people on a pedestal like that? I know literally hundreds of drummers that I prefer before Gadd, all over the world. (And there are probably thousands that I don't know of yet.)
@@herrbonk3635 you'd have to ask an American 😁 I'm from Belgium 🇧🇪, and yes I absolutely dig Gadd. I love a lot of other drummers as well, but for me Gadd had such a deep groove and style that is really authentic. But that's me, if you prefer lots of others over him, that's all good as well ,👍
@@SharpElevenMusic Ok, call it americanized then... large parts of europe really are. "Authentic"?? Are other drummers fake in some sense? Hate identity political BS like that. Why not involve his "race" and "color" as well... Gadd (God) is like the prime example of the emperor's new clothes. People dig him because other people say they dig him. Like a religion.
@@herrbonk3635 right. GADD is a religion for us drummers in the world.
There are many more technical than him? No matters: only creativity and groove matter for drummers.
Before even nominating Steve Gadd, we have to be respectful
I think Eric Marienthal has definitely matured over time. With Gordon Goodwin, and in performances with other musicians such as Chic Corea, etc., his solos are incredibly technical but also incredibly musical. That is why he is my favorite saxophone player today. Everybody when they are young likes to show off the technical side of their playing, but Marienthal really figured out how to make it musical as he matured, which is why he is so amazing.
Smoking. As a drummer growing up this video was my Bible...the Gadd/Vinnie/Weckl jam at the end was watched 1000x in my house with usually my friends and brothers and dad all huddled around the TV hooting and hollering....absolute magic and literally something that changed my life.
Eric played with our band and man. He is unbelievable. So precise, yet so soulful and full of passion. he has something to say and he said it!
That ride cymbal Steve Gadd is using just melts in your mouth.
Love Gadd! I got to see him perform several times with Chuck Mangione way back in the day, and he was the literal heartbeat of the ensemble. Dude is a human metronome!
Eric is an ANIMAL... every time he touches the horn and blesses us with whatever he produces !!
Well said, sounds like he accomplished that goal, that was sick!
he plays those altissimo notes so effortlessly
Rest assured, there was a lot of effort that went into becoming effortless.
@@arrjee9474 i know. i also play alto and can't hit them yet. let alone finding the right fingerings to play them well
@@Cubsfan122112
I play tenor and whatever I work on in normal range I do, (a lot slower), in altissimo. It’s coming along though …
I can say from personal experience. He also plays like this when he plays a whole concert of solos :D
Man, Steve is _thwacking_ the hell out of his backbeat! As if it were R&B drumming - except it swings like crazy.
There are so many moments from that concert! Absolutely incredible
Steve Gadd is really taking his anger out on that kit!
Eric is really young here. I saw him live once. I like his recordings a lot. Looks like Vince on a trumpet back there, my old jazz band director. I got to play 2 times with Gadd and it was the best feeling in the world. A fellow Rochester native.
Eric Marienthal is just a beast!
I keep watching this all the time
I was actually at this show with Gadd, Weckl, Vinny C. What a chance in a lifetime
I'm really bad at IDing genres sometimes so I just call this music "SNL" music in my head
That entire concert with Steve gadd, vinnie colaiuta, & Dave weckl was amazing
Changed my life
I love how videos I've watched on UA-cam 15 years ago are presented from a different perspective like this. lol
holy shit the sound! Bobby Shew on trumpet? Legend!
Looks like it.
Make sure you check Steve Marcus (the tenor player at the left) his expression at 0:37 ;)
Wow, what a solo!, great musician!
I would have liked to hear the trombone solo too.
Check out "Steve Gadd with the Buddy Rich Big Band" or "Steve Gadd Keep The Customer Satisfied" here on youtube for that ;) I absolutely looove Gadd's solo as well, so melodic on drums!
Remember, hope springs eternal!😳
I misinterpreted the thumbnail, so all the way through I'm waiting to see the solo from the tenor on the left and as the alto solo is going on I'm thinking "geez, it's gonna have to be pretty impressive to top that!".
*video ends*
"Ohhh..."
Thanks, great stuff.
I love this solo (concert) and Steve Marcus reaction
Played it like a guitar and it came off perfectly. Sax that doesn't sound creepy is great.
Why he and mr fingers played so well together
Oh by all MEANS put the entire piece up!
Beautifully did!
Hi Dan, the idea of the channel is around solo transcriptions mostly, but sure, I love the complete tune, arrangement and this version of it! (Gadd digs so deep) You can find the full version here on UA-cam with searching for " Steve Gadd Keep The Customer Satisfied"
This is what plays when they’re reading off the guests during the intro of a late night talk show.
Absolutely amazing!
Incredible altissimo lick at 0:34!
haven't been playing sax seriously, but it sounds professional at least.
Yup. That altissimo lick was legit..... Stolen from the Saturday Night Live Brass section. That NYC sound has always 'bugged' the living hell out of me.
He nailed it !
Just love this cat!!!!!!!!!!!!!A man that you can tell hasn't worried about genius but rather good solid hard work.Bossman😎, you got my vote everytime👍🏾❤️👍🏾
Jebus Creebus. I’ve played rock guitar my whole life and that 50 seconds was as good or better than any of the guitar masters I’ve ever heard. Crushed my face off.
Great solo
I was watching Neil Peart jam during a tribute to Buddy Rich and I think they were doing Cottontail when Peart busted into a little solo. The band just kinda sat there and waited... Some of them wondering what they needed to pick up on the way home that night... Someone else trying to remember if he locked his car. Stuff like that. But when Peart went into his signature cowbell part, that same dude perked up and the rest of the band followed. You could see their collective approval. Neil was accepted.
That dude must the coolness barometer.
Best thing I've seen today on YT..... WoW!!!
Steve Gadd stinkin' it up
I always loved Eric's playing. John.
As a sax player I approve of this. If you are going to do it, own it.
I love being a musician and this is why. Getting lost in a solo and having the time of my life on a very good night. it just doesn't get any better than that.
And don’t forget being broke and starving and dying alone and penniless.
@@paulhaynes561 you just described my whole life
@@paulhaynes561 i have a day job i make about $3500 a month. always have a backup plan. i can play guitar like a motherfucker too.
First of all, I've loved this Gadd video for years! I've got the track ripped for the flash drive in my car. But, I've ALWAYS loved Steve Marcus reaction to that BURNIN' sax solo! Best band ever!!! 💓
That’s awesome that ‘beetle juice’ is also in the band sitting right next to him !
Steve Marcus’ face at 0:37 always makes me chuckle haha! Love this clip! Iconic 😎
Classic. Gadd's solo intro snare 16th s... Then ride played with butt of the stick. Sounds amazing Then Eric. You won't see that again.
I just found out about this band by clicking this video, and found out he's dead. I already miss him. /new to jazz
You know you're cool when you make Steve Marcus make that face. :)
He makes it just to ease the akward tension created by the embarrasing solo.
You should eat some silica packets. :)
Was gonna say hey is that Steve Gadd!?! Nice sax throttle right there. Guy came w/ it
Sounds like 80s/90s sitcom/daytime talk show music.
Eric is the man. I got to see him with Chick and The Electric Band at Tipitinas in the 80s. What a band they were. Chemistry was off the charts with those cats.🎭🍌🎷
I approve the hair of the sax cat sitting down
What a burning solo. I wish I had That much to say and 12 courses. But what the fuck cutting off that trombone solo was starting off so well
Sounds and looks like Mr Eric Marienthal-Would make sense - amazing solo!!
Eric shreds!!!
Welcome to New York it’s Saturday night!
Sax over a 80s synthwave is one of the godliest combos ever
Wow!! That solo swung so hard 💥💥💥
Killer drummer
Berklee graduate Eric Marienthal there. First ever sax player in Berklee history to graduate with full marks.
Gadd was kicking the shit out of it.
Steve Gadd is everywhere. He's transcontinental.
2nd tenor - “Whoa” love it
Crushed it.
Wow, what a great sax noodling! ...
Eric and Mickael the 2 greatest saxophone players of all time
tell us you know nothing about the saxophone without telling us you know nothing about the saxophone 🤣🤣 "greatest of all time" yeah maybe in YOUR time
Very nice
It just takes the world away when you tap in like that
Chops! He’s got em!
I didn't just 'like' this sax solo.....
I REALLYREALLYREALLY! LIKED! THAT! SAX! SOLO!
Mick Hucknall there looking impressed.
Eric Marienthal is a BEAST ❤❤❤❤ RIGHT NEXT TO STEVE CURTIS.
I completely missed the sax solo, as I was too busy listening to Gadd shuffling away so cooly, as usual. I hadn't realised Mick Hucknall played sax, too. I'm glad he didn't play 😂
holycrap, I actually recognized Stave Gadd. (someone played music by him in collage, and listed his name in the program as
"Steve Godd."
Buddy Rich Memorial Concert. An all time great night in music even if for undesirable reasons
he was rushin'
Need the whole tune. That bass comin thru nice in the mix.
Legend on drums and curly hair guy total legend too
Go Eric!! WAY TO GO!
Band is smashing!
nailed it......
Eddie Stroenfoggel was fantastic too, what a talent.
This is the groove of a man who sleeps sitting upright, and it’s wonderful to experience lmao
Eric's grooves have always been a joy to listen to! I still dig his playing with Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band!
My boi Eric
ERIC!!!!
he sure impressed me
My ears were still smoking after hearing that.
0:37 looks like John Thompson's Jazz Club "Nice"