Phil, just zeroed out the alto saxophone. Sax and man are one when he plays. His music is unique, he is in the hall of great musicians who have passed through this planet. Genius. Virtuoso. Greetings from Brazil.
I had the good luck to have lived my first 21 years in the next town over from Mr. Woods and got to hear him annually at his jazz festival and a bunch of other times at the nearby Deerhead Inn. He's been one of my biggest jazz heroes and inspirations. Most certainly my favorite saxophonist...a distinctive and recognizable voice and a really wonderful guy. So great to hear and see him in this recording. And yes, Eric Doney provides such beautiful accompaniment throughout.
Phil Woods was the best, we should be thankful that we were on this planet at the same time, could you imagine not being around to hear this genious? jg
Man ..,... I would love to sit down him, his horn and bottle of fine whiskey, what a amazing player with incredible stories to share! Thanks for sharing this post with us. Peace - TC ~
Whenever I want to hear one of the Best Alto men ever... I just turn to MR. PHIL WOODS for some smooth groves and a little lov'in. What great tone and phrasing... plus that great sense of humor. He was a wonderful man and is truly missed.
when I first got into jazz for real I heard the Billy Joel tune and I could tell that it was a jazz guy. when I looked it up and found out it was Phil woods it made me happy
+AsianStyleGuy Liked it better in the intro to Cheek to Cheek! There Will Never Be Another Phil! Glad I got to hear him play live just one more time this year and backstage he was still so sincere and human and cool. Historian, teacher, importance of piano playing, knowing the changes cold {including the verse), attention to an unforgettable sound and phrasing - and the truth about the business, - and the importance of Jazz heroes?. We just lost one.
For the record here: Phil was using vandoren ZZ 2.5s by this point. He used ZZ 3s until about 08-09 or so, then his health/lungs just couldn’t push them any longer. Hero
I particularly liked Phil's tone when he play LaVoz reeds (70s-80s), it is interesting that he made the change to Vandoren V16 reeds not for the tone but because a shmuck at a desk insulted him. He told me once about having received the NYUSA Meyer 5 he played as a gift from Oliver Nelson, but he added here that this happened in the late 50s. I believe this date is wrong, as the New York Meyer USA Version 1 was released in 1960. He likely received the piece in 1960.As well as one of the greatest to ever play the alto sax, he was a clever man. His great legacy continues.
@@jimjedeikin6494 You doubt he would have switched reeds because of an insult, ok, we can consider what you imagine, or listen to what Phil Woods actually said. Phil said he stopped playing LaVoz reeds because he took umbrage from a LaVoz employee.
Is there a way to purchase this content in higher quality? DVD or digital download? I love these master classes, but hate that the video and audio are in such low quality...
I know some of those words from your comment. :) My comment was playful. My racist preconceptions: Jazz was predominantly a black art. A majority of the big names from throughout jazz history were African American or Creole. Listening to this guy, I can hear the influence of saxophonists that got me into jazz; Bird, Cannonball, etc. It wasn't until recently that I discovered more of the white musicians in jazz. Sorry if my comment seemed racist.
Oscar Pettiford, the father of modern bass playing, was at least partly Native American. That is true of Charlie Parker and Max Roach also. Kinda opens things up for discussion doesn't it? Louis Armstrong was playing tunes by white composers. Lester Young claimed Frankie Trumbauer, partly Cherokee, as his main influence. Without Lester, there would have been no Bird as we knew him. Bix Beiderbecke was white and inspired many. Roy Eldridge claimed Red Nichols, a white man, as his inspiration.
Explain to me how Woods is be better than Bird, when Bird played a Major part in the development of Bebop? Phill Woods never, he came after this language was developed, i am not taking away any credit from him, he is a great musician in his own right.
NOTE he is playing “live” on a relatively “cheeep” clip-on condenser mic!! His very first recordings on the Yamaha were every bit as great as the earlier ones. Phil’s “sound” is amazing on anything he deemed “worthy” to play!! I personally have tried to obtain every recording he has played on since first hearing the “Round Trip” album! His sound has indeed “changed” over the years due to aging, dentures, & reed quality changes, NOT TO MENTION he was “handicapped” by Emphysema well over 20 years (which required oxygen use)!! “My Man Phil!” God bless! RIP
A room fulla jazz musician wanna-bee's, and they have only a few reluctant questions. The question I have for Them is: What is it you think jazz is, and why do you wanna live your life for it, when you Don't even Have any Burning, aching, desires to get to the mysteries of it and the Life, with a Master sitting right in front of you, asking for your questions? Even about the music itself. Come on, Gang, you have No Chance of making it when you can't even try to find out what it is you are truly in pursuit of... yikes. MBB
I think Phil answered all their potential questions with his musical performance and left them in a mental state of 'Wow!'. What else could they ask about? How to solo over an altered dominant or what MP and reed comboPhil used?
Thank you, Phil, for your stories, your love for jazz and for all of your music. Say hey to Chan and Charlie for us.
I wish Dan Higgins would put himself out there more :( would kill to see him give a masterclass or interview like this..
Videos like this is how UA-cam actually becones a platform of artistic value. Thank you👍
Look, I live in the woods and ride bulls, never heard of Phil Woods, sure glad I found this?
Rest in peace Phil, thanks for the emotions, you always have been my favourite sax player
Phil, just zeroed out the alto saxophone. Sax and man are one when he plays. His music is unique, he is in the hall of great musicians who have passed through this planet. Genius. Virtuoso. Greetings from Brazil.
Maestro de Maestros.Great sax player.Not many can play a ballad like him.
I just saw Mr Woods Saturday night 3/2.. he sounded amazing.. 81 years young.. His wife was in attendence also... Awesome evening
R.I.P., Phil Woods
Halleluja viool
I'll miss ya Phil. Thank you for being a wonderful human being.
I had the good luck to have lived my first 21 years in the next town over from Mr. Woods and got to hear him annually at his jazz festival and a bunch of other times at the nearby Deerhead Inn. He's been one of my biggest jazz heroes and inspirations. Most certainly my favorite saxophonist...a distinctive and recognizable voice and a really wonderful guy. So great to hear and see him in this recording. And yes, Eric Doney provides such beautiful accompaniment throughout.
My favourite sax player of all.
What a beautiful ballad Goodbye Mr.Evans !
What a guy!Not many real characters left like this cat.luv him
Phil Woods was the best, we should be thankful that we were on this planet at the same time, could you imagine not being around to hear this genious? jg
Yes indeed.
You will always remain immortal in our hearts PHIL WOODS. THE OTHER THAT YOU WILL NOT BE BEEN
Man ..,... I would love to sit down him, his horn and bottle of fine whiskey, what a amazing player with incredible stories to share! Thanks for sharing this post with us.
Peace -
TC ~
Talk it up!
Incredible sound and feeling. Rest in Peace, your music is still with us
thank you! i remember seeing this on tv at like 5am once it was so cool
Awesome alto player, and some really wise words. Thx for sharing !
One of the BEST albums I ever heard was" Phil Meets Quill" Phil Woods and Gene Quill
MAN, what blowin', ideas, virtuosity, HOT
And not to forget his amazing solo on Billy Joel Just The Way You Are. Perhaps the only recording he did on pop music.Just so beautiful
Before that he played the sax solo on Steely Dan's Dr. Wu.
Whenever I want to hear one of the Best Alto men ever... I just turn to MR. PHIL WOODS for
some smooth groves and a little lov'in. What great tone and phrasing... plus that great sense
of humor. He was a wonderful man and is truly missed.
Such a boss.
切れの良い、話しているような！素晴らしい！天才です！
Such an an amazing player
thanks for all when we where together in N.Y.
when I first got into jazz for real I heard the Billy Joel tune and I could tell that it was a jazz guy. when I looked it up and found out it was Phil woods it made me happy
He played on "Just the Way You Are", "Dr. Wu", and Paul Simon's "Have a Good Time".
One of the finest Alto Sax plays. Yes he is my hero! Bless the soul of Mr. Phil Woods....RIP!
Loved the stories at the end about Charlie Parker's horn.
I don't see how he can have emphysema so bad and it doesn't seem to affect his playing, such a rich and strong sound.
So great. Music at the top.
Should also give credit to Eric Doney on piano.
Thank you! That cat can play too!
Amazing musician! Thank u for the post! So good to hear Mr Phil Woods!
No tone like his. OMGosh. So, so good.
Your majesty Phill Woods.
Phil Woods - Always amazing,
Wow! One of the best in the world! 🇺🇸
Did anyone hear the Ibert Concerto at 9:04 ?
yup
indeed.
+AsianStyleGuy Liked it better in the intro to Cheek to Cheek! There Will Never Be Another Phil! Glad I got to hear him play live just one more time this year and backstage he was still so sincere and human and cool. Historian, teacher, importance of piano playing, knowing the changes cold {including the verse), attention to an unforgettable sound and phrasing - and the truth about the business, - and the importance of Jazz heroes?. We just lost one.
Yes, you can purchase it on AH Music Media.com. We have it for sale as a DVD in HD.
Question: what is jazz? Answer: Phil Woods
For the record here: Phil was using vandoren ZZ 2.5s by this point. He used ZZ 3s until about 08-09 or so, then his health/lungs just couldn’t push them any longer. Hero
I particularly liked Phil's tone when he play LaVoz reeds (70s-80s), it is interesting that he made the change to Vandoren V16 reeds not for the tone but because a shmuck at a desk insulted him. He told me once about having received the NYUSA Meyer 5 he played as a gift from Oliver Nelson, but he added here that this happened in the late 50s. I believe this date is wrong, as the New York Meyer USA Version 1 was released in 1960. He likely received the piece in 1960.As well as one of the greatest to ever play the alto sax, he was a clever man. His great legacy continues.
I doubt he would have switched brands because someone insulted him. I imagine he knew what he liked and worked for him and switched for a good reason.
@@jimjedeikin6494 You doubt he would have switched reeds because of an insult, ok, we can consider what you imagine, or listen to what Phil Woods actually said. Phil said he stopped playing LaVoz reeds because he took umbrage from a LaVoz employee.
we will miss you mr. woods
Father and wonderful son .family woods
Amazing sound!!!!
Musical genius period.
What a musician.
He is amazing. Phil woods is one of my favorites to listen to.
great phil.
concertino da camera at 9:03?
He starts firing on all pistons at 22:34. That's the Phil I know. Still in great form.
We shouldn't forget also his work with the french composer Michelle LeGrand,as he was called the best interpreter of his music.
R.I.P. Phil Woods 😭😭😭😭
he's really good :)
Wonderful! Who is on piano? He's also fantastic.
Phil Woods: (in response to whether he owns Charlie Parker's horn) Nah I have his wife...savage grandmaster
I didnt know either but here Im ready to learn! ;)
Who is this marvelous pianist?
Eric Doney, RIP
Prelijepo nice
OMG!!!!! did you hear that slide at 2:57?!?
wrong---he played with steely dan==I believe the cut is Dr. Woo
Is there a way to purchase this content in higher quality? DVD or digital download? I love these master classes, but hate that the video and audio are in such low quality...
what are the notes to this song
Eric Doney on Piano!!!
when was this?
I wasn't sure if the the sound in the video was the spit sizzling in Woods' mouthpiece, or the audio itself crackling.
Joaquin Antonio Villegas I think it's the subtone not being picked up well by the recording equipment
26:33 What song is it?
MrZheka84 It's "Hot House" composed by bebop pianist Dameron based on the chord changes of Cole Porter's "What IsThis Thing Called Love?"
Does anyone know his setup?
Yamaha 82z, Meyer NY 5m, Vandoren v16 3
❤❤❤❤
Phil adds tongue slaps!
Yes! Great!!! And the nice Girl at 21:34 too :-)
However JazzAnswer99; you will constantly hear Bird 'compared' to Trane.
TBH. I like these remarks, 'cause it makes us listen to music MORE :)
I couldn't hear it
Eric Doney on piano?
Yes Indeed...
Wow Marcel Mule is the father of classical saxophone!!
And he played with Bird
Who is the pianist?
Eric Doney
Amazing!!!
You can hear his lung problems in his voice. Not at all in his playing, Superb! and his humour sense, LOL, Legend
YAMAHA？
Teach me to play like you
+Leroy Thom He can teach you every time your hear his music! :D Anywhere, anytime!
I know some of those words from your comment. :) My comment was playful. My racist preconceptions: Jazz was predominantly a black art. A majority of the big names from throughout jazz history were African American or Creole. Listening to this guy, I can hear the influence of saxophonists that got me into jazz; Bird, Cannonball, etc. It wasn't until recently that I discovered more of the white musicians in jazz. Sorry if my comment seemed racist.
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Well ya considering bird died so young,he didn't get a change to improve or experience the modal era
in my opinion phil is better than bird
Oscar Pettiford, the father of modern bass playing, was at least partly Native American. That is true of Charlie Parker and Max Roach also. Kinda opens things up for discussion doesn't it?
Louis Armstrong was playing tunes by white composers. Lester Young claimed Frankie Trumbauer, partly Cherokee, as his main influence. Without Lester, there would have been no Bird as we knew him. Bix Beiderbecke was white and inspired many. Roy Eldridge claimed Red Nichols, a white man, as his inspiration.
Explain to me how Woods is be better than Bird, when Bird played a Major part in the development of Bebop? Phill Woods never, he came after this language was developed, i am not taking away any credit from him, he is a great musician in his own right.
That tone😂
Kirk Barnhart what's funny
Adithya Sriram nothing. I love his tone; it makes me smile 😂, tears of joy!
This Yamaha sounds sort of "kazzoy" compared to his mk 6s.
Yeah I always thought that too.
saxefoner
I my opinion he had the best alto sound in the world, before Yamaha.
True, absolutely. Most altoists nowadays settle for a thin piercing timbre.
NOTE he is playing “live” on a relatively “cheeep” clip-on condenser mic!! His very first recordings on the Yamaha were every bit as great as the earlier ones. Phil’s “sound” is amazing on anything he deemed “worthy” to play!! I personally have tried to obtain every recording he has played on since first hearing the “Round Trip” album! His sound has indeed “changed” over the years due to aging, dentures, & reed quality changes, NOT TO MENTION he was “handicapped” by Emphysema well over 20 years (which required oxygen use)!! “My Man Phil!” God bless! RIP
The fingering is great, but that tone tho 😮 incredible
Let's just say you prefer Phil to Bird.
That is your right.
But comparing anyone to Bird, in my opinion, is pointless.
plays a yamaha, less resistance for him than his mk 6. old lungs
Who knows, maybe he's just joking around
Shepp
He isn't.
About the music : great players, technically perfect, faultless, easy to listen to but... but we're waiting for a spark that never seems to come...
A room fulla jazz musician wanna-bee's, and they have only a few reluctant questions. The question I have for Them is: What is it you think jazz is, and why do you wanna live your life for it, when you Don't even Have any Burning, aching, desires to get to the mysteries of it and the Life, with a Master sitting right in front of you, asking for your questions? Even about the music itself. Come on, Gang, you have No Chance of making it when you can't even try to find out what it is you are truly in pursuit of... yikes. MBB
I think Phil answered all their potential questions with his musical performance and left them in a mental state of 'Wow!'. What else could they ask about? How to solo over an altered dominant or what MP and reed comboPhil used?
Horible
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