5:12 "Eric, I'mma miss ya ass over here." This line hits even harder when you remember that Charles went into a deep depression after Eric's death and didn't write any music for 5 years.
It's so eerie that Mingus keeps asking Dolphy how long he'll be gone: "How long, Eric?" and Dolphy keeps replying "Not long." When, in fact," he would never return, he would die a few months after this gig.
Very short solo by moderns standards, but Dannie played exactly what he planned to play, and then perfectly re-synced with the band without a single lost beat, a perfect victory of minimalism. As a drummer, I'm thrilled if I can accomplish either of those tasks, and he did both. I'd have yelped for joy too.
In a recent documentary on swedish television, they're telling a bit of backstory to this recording. Charles Mingus and the band had already played two concerts for a full house, back-to-back. When they are about to pack up and leave, the camera crew shows up. The promoter had promised that they would do a full set recording for TV. The contract was signed, but somehow, no-one had told Mingus, who went apeshit. A fight ensues, where at one point, Mingus holds a knife to his manager's throat. After things calm down, they agree to do a third set for the cameras. But knowing this, you can see he's not happy. And I think you can see it on the band, that they are dead tired, and just went through a pretty traumatic event.
I'm digging on the fact that, the way I was loving Ralph Peterson, jr. today on drums...I shoulda been into Dannie Richmond BACK THEN. His timing is impeccable; His fills are colorful and creative EVERY TIME!! We wont EVEN TALK ABOUT HIS ATTACK ON THE ONE! OMG.
I feel like everyones talking about the early drum solo and no ones talking about the one at 28:50 that gets so hot and heavy that he just up and leaves as he finishes it.
8:37 wait, smoke on the piano ?? Been a long fan of jazz music but probably this is the dopest footage that i have ever seen. What a pure charm of savage in jazz history.
29:30 That Dannie Richmond amazes me... Ending the session like a boss. From what I read, Mingus was not an easy going band leader. Going against him could easily cost you a tooth, as Jimmy Knepper and Jacky McLean found out.
he had some mental issues - when he returned to music after dropping out in 1966 he was a relatively calmer man - sometimes I wonder if the ALS had something to do with his mental state
Love how it has almost a big band feel, great arrs, but then the tempos shift wildly, they improvise and take solos all the time... It's so cohesive and yet so free!
Yeah that was absolutely brilliant, I played that over and over again until my wife threatened to divorce me! Can't get enough of these cats especially Dolphy, so inventive!
@@nobody-gh2yf Are you kidding? Do you realise how incredibly trained the mouth muscles are of a flautist? That takes incredible strength and dedication, especially considering what stress those relatively tiny muscles undergo.
4:29 i like the fact they stopped so the guy could tune and make casual conversation then hop back into the music. Most down to earth moment. These guys are amazing
For real I've got the biggest dumbest smile on my face right now just like that dude.. he knows he is getting an awesome personal concert and it's making him feel kind of dirty lol.. he might even have a bit of a Bebop boner
My friend, Bert Wilson, the jazz sax legend composed "Karmic Reflections," for how Bert heard them reflect each other when Jaki Byard played with Eric Dolphy. I played with a pencil in my hand but no cigs. "Karmic Reflections" is one of Bert's most UA-cam posted tunes. Dolphy so influenced Bert. Bert hipped me to Byard delights early on.
14:55-15:34 when the Tenor Sax and Trumpet were in sync, then Bass and piano started to play in sync as well. It was like a fuse dance. I can see why Mingus is so excited there.
One of the most poignant things I've ever watched is the conversation between Mingus and Dolphy when Charles is tuning his bass in the middle of rehearsing what they used to call "Praying for Eric," from the extended "Fables of Faubis." Mingus tells Dolphy " Eric, I'm going to miss your ass over here. How long are you going to stay?" Dolphy replies, "Not too long." Dolphy died soon afterwards.
How often do you get to see 60s jazz guys in a true band rehearsal? Amazing and fascinating, And of all people Charles Mingus, in color! Kudos to who posted this.
What a gift! So much to enjoy here Jaki Byard playing with cigarette in his fingers Mingus not looking at who he's talking to The whole "how long are you staying" conversation The way the band are huddled together as if squeezed on a small stage Mingus is a BIG GUY Danny Richmond
Mingus is one of the most important figures in music besides Monk. Absolutely fantastic and amazing band with a one and only little prince most beautiful person I ever heard Eric Dolphy
it's hilarious how Mingus recollects himself after getting frustrated. Idk what happened before the video started (Mingus probably stated what he wanted to do) but look how he collected himself after getting frustrated. He checked himself to keep things on a good vibe. That's a good band leader
LOL !!!! Do you know how many times Mingus lost it??? - he even punched out Jimmy Knepper once - he had some sort of mental anger-management illness and he dropped out of music for a while around the time of the "Underground" film to get some help - and settled with Knepper for an undiagnosed amount of cash (Knepper lost some teeth in the altercation)
They had just played two sets back-to back. The manager forgot to tell them that he had promised a third set for the cameras. The ensuing fight got so bad, that Mingus at one point pulled a knife on his manager (or the promoter, I can't remember wich) So, things were a bit tense... The story was told in a recent documentary on Swedish television.
Strong doesn't begin to describe it. He could be terrifying. Mingus had an absolutely devastating childhood & came out of it with a terrible temper, which got him into a lot of trouble. You can see early in the video where he starts whining, heading toward a rant, then (admirably) catches himself & speaks to the musicians in a calm, dignified way. It's so sad for music that he had such emotional challenges (not to mention the constant racism & exploitation black musicians faced). I think he was every bit as great a composer as Ellington - but he wasn't able to have the extensive success that he deserved, despite widespread recognition of his greatness.
Dolphy was nuts! Everyone liked him anyway, and he could play like crazy. Saying that he played "outside" is an understatement. When he played with Coltrane for a little while, he calmed down a bit, stayed inside some of the time.
This is a fantastic recording! I lived right next door to Johnny Coles for about a year in Richmond, Va. I had the opportunity to audition for him when I was 18 years old. He said that I had great technic and a good ear but, to get rid of that toy and get a real bass. I went out and bought a Fender Jazz the next day and been playing better ever since. His trumpet and flugelhorn playing took him around the world and he played with the best from Ray Charles to Ella Fitzgerald. I didn't really know know how great he really was until many years later when I went to his widows house and went through crates of albums he had preformed on. I never got a chance to see him perform live, so these recordings help fill a void that I am sorry that I missed. RIP Johnny Coles.
That's awesome that he was honest with you and right off the bat dissed your bass.. that only proves that he thought you were worthy of something better
As a life-long Eric Dolphy fan, my jaw dropped and my eyes popped when I saw this -- in COLOR! Thank you for posting. [13:28 : Eric Dolphy, over-qualified drum roadie.]
@@emilianoturazzi Mingus's bass, as it shifts with his movements, looks like a chameleon changing its skin to every color in the rainbow. The technology's not quite there yet.
Amazing concert. Despite all the problems, thank you technology and internet, all these guys are now dead and we are here years later enjoying their arts.
There are quite a few examples of Eric's fabulous flute playing on record. His handling of the old standard Don't blame me recorded live in Europe is gorgeous.
Eric had a wonderful sound on the instrument. My two favourite jazz flautists for tonal quality are Eric and Jamaican Harold McNair, both had huge sounds.
Eric Dolphy was on of my idols as a youth. He even inspired me to get a bass clarinet. Fables of Faubus is such a moving experience whenever I listen to it. Dolphy and Parker are gods to me, as if the ancient Egyptian god, Thoth, inspired them.
12:30 to about 14:00 was some of the most energy I’ve ever felt. The whole set paid off right there. When Mingus kicked that cymbal, my god that was otherworldly.
........one of the greatest jazz groups of all times........the contrasting styles of Clifford Jordan,Johnny Coles and Eric Dolphy was intriguing........ Charlie Mingus was a brilliant composer , musician and Eric Dolphy was such a brilliant next level musician..... Mingus knew Eric wasn't going to be in his group long........because Eric was on a Musical exploratory journey like Trane........
5:44 Ive never seen a video in high quality of legendary jazz cats having a casual chit-chat together, its almost surreal that this exists, all the way back in the early 60s. Amazing!
I love hearing a complete piece without applause after every single solo. Call me weird, but it's so distracting when I want to be completely immersed.
Clifford Jordan seems to have been the silent partner in this combo. Later he released a memorable disc "These Are My Roots" featuring Leadbelly songs. You hear him quote Leadbelly "Yellow Gal" at 25.01.
If youre going to push Clifford Jordan onto unsuspecting strangers, why dont you tell them to go listen to Glass Bead Games. It was recorded in 73, but if you like anything that was released in 59 you're going to dig it.
One of my all-time favorite composers. A true visionary who wasn't afraid to explore textures, tempo changes, dynamic changes....He understood rules were made to be broken, as long as one knows the rules. Always the Blues present, always Blackness present, dealing with parameters of Western classical music as well as all the ingredients of "jazz", plus many of his own. Sometimes the music feels like a collage of various moods and vibes: it's like a musical journey through aspects of music history, while at the same time, creating something new and fascinating, something ever-changing and yet tethered to tradition(s). All of this, while it sounds grand, it's no easy feat....and he did it all with an air of spontaneity and freshness, as though they'd just discovered the music as they were playing it. I'm always in awe of how much he stimulates the soul AND the intellect. Long live Sir Charles.
@@sepiaknight47 Dolphy passed away that year. Mingus didn't record for five years after his death if I recall correctly. It was a very painful loss for Mingus - a huge loss for music in general.
I am a Brit, from a small English village in the Lincolnshire Fens, who in 1964 was living in Montreal and playing for the top Montreal Barbarians rugby club. In early 1964 we came to New York to play the Columbia Old Blues. We drew 6 all after a hard fought game. However, the highlight for me and a few pals was the jazz we enjoyed over that weekend. The highlight, and that has remained a highlight after all those years, was seeing Mingus and Co at the Five Spot on the Friday night before the game. This is the same band you see here. Johnny Coles was a new name to me but did not he play well. Of course the others were top of their games as usual. I always thought I was lucky to be in New York at that particular weekend, especially when Eric Dolphy was to die so early soon after. The weekend jazz was not over. After the game we left behind the beers and the those lovely American women who had watched the game. Our first visit was to the Metropole Bar, where the Lionel Hampton Big Band was lined up in a row above the bar, then on to the Little Carnegie Hall to catch the unique Rod Levitt Band before finally dashing across to Birdland to hear the wonderful Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band at Birdland. This was the best jazz weekend of my life and I was at Monterey later that year and other big festivals in the UK in later years. 1964 was a good year for jazz. You could still hear the full range of this wonderful music from Armstrong and Hines through Basie and Ellington to Bebop and beyond to the Avant Garde.
🎼🎶This is nice! A rare and intimate look at the Music of Charles Mingus and Eric Dolphy and the other great modern jazz musicians in the band.🎓 Thank God for the Europeans who had the class to capture some rare video moments of the Great African American Classical Jazz Musicians of that era. 🎷
Richmond was up there with all the best Philly Max Art etc. never got the recognition. He stayed with one cat and never needed the limelight. Love Mingus and because of Danny’s drumming and messing with time etc that really gave the band a different sound and texture
14:30 the most metal breakdown of the 60s
🤣🤣
Indeed
Shhoo
DAMN
messirve 😎
2:42 Best drum solo ever
“WOOO”
I know that Woo is real, but I didn't expect that it is real
@@Hanner_Tenry it's the look Mingus gives him after the woo, and the 2 share a knowing smile that makes this sweet.
Wooooo!
BAM!!
The smile of Mingus after the drummer does his solo and the band comes back in and the drummer yelps. That’s what it is all about.
Yeah, he was like "Ok, we let you do that retarded shit, happy now? Good."
@@amjan you are completely missing the point my man
Dannie richmond is seriously underrated considering he was good enough to be with mingus for YEARS
It was clearly his response to Eric Dolphy's electric alto break, not really as much to do with the drums.
@@amjan You clearly have no concept of this music.
5:12 "Eric, I'mma miss ya ass over here." This line hits even harder when you remember that Charles went into a deep depression after Eric's death and didn't write any music for 5 years.
Rip Eric Dolphy. Amazing instrumentalist and pioneer of fusion jazz 🙏🏾
crazy that he died only a couple of months later... RIP Eric Dolphy
Yes, Eric Dolphy, what an enormous force and talent.
This is like a movie to me
what does that mean? "like a movie. ."
@@JerryAttric42 just watching em talking & playing, having fun is i feel complete 3hr blockbuster
…C’mon Siddhant
100%
@@siddhantpetkar9728 Absolutely, I agree 100%
It's so eerie that Mingus keeps asking Dolphy how long he'll be gone: "How long, Eric?" and Dolphy keeps replying "Not long." When, in fact," he would never return, he would die a few months after this gig.
2:42 I used to find this funny but the more I listen I genuinely think it's an awesome solo. It fits.
the oversized jacket is quite the distraction, lol, but oddly impressive as i couldnt drum with that kind of bulky clothing on
@@ItsKamnot oversized.
@@ItsKamnvm it's totally boxy
lool@@gallofilm, his fit would go hard af, ahead of his time
Very short solo by moderns standards, but Dannie played exactly what he planned to play, and then perfectly re-synced with the band without a single lost beat, a perfect victory of minimalism. As a drummer, I'm thrilled if I can accomplish either of those tasks, and he did both. I'd have yelped for joy too.
In a recent documentary on swedish television, they're telling a bit of backstory to this recording.
Charles Mingus and the band had already played two concerts for a full house, back-to-back.
When they are about to pack up and leave, the camera crew shows up. The promoter had promised that they would do a full set recording for TV. The contract was signed, but somehow, no-one had told Mingus, who went apeshit.
A fight ensues, where at one point, Mingus holds a knife to his manager's throat.
After things calm down, they agree to do a third set for the cameras.
But knowing this, you can see he's not happy. And I think you can see it on the band, that they are dead tired, and just went through a pretty traumatic event.
Thanks for this interesting anecdote. I hope they were well paid.
makes the solo at 2:42 even better, richmond probably lifted their spirits a bit, he seemed really happy in that moment and so was mingus
Gotta give some love to Dannie Richmond on drums.
Always have plenty of love for Danny Richmond.
They look like a gang 😎 move it
@@Aroncare no they look like musicians
I'm digging on the fact that, the way I was loving Ralph Peterson, jr. today on drums...I shoulda been into Dannie Richmond BACK THEN. His timing is impeccable; His fills are colorful and creative EVERY TIME!! We wont EVEN TALK ABOUT HIS ATTACK ON THE ONE! OMG.
@@dannytun Thanks, Danny. Damn...
7:59 LOL Richmond you're a legend
His joint fell off his hat 🤣🤣🤣👍👍
Because he is Snoopdogs' daddy. :-)
Man he got his high hat falling at 13:15 as well hahaha
I feel like everyones talking about the early drum solo and no ones talking about the one at 28:50 that gets so hot and heavy that he just up and leaves as he finishes it.
I instinctively yelled “holy shit” with the cheesiest grin on my face. Thank you for drawing my attention to this
8:37 wait, smoke on the piano ?? Been a long fan of jazz music but probably this is the dopest footage that i have ever seen. What a pure charm of savage in jazz history.
Whoever filmed this should get a Nobel Prize. What a treasure for all of humanity.
Precious footage.
You should thank Sveriges Television for this footage
Thank our socialist television that didn’t have to give a f**k about catering to commercial art 😍
@@VirreFribergSwedish TV?
There is no Nobel Prize for film.
This particular Mingus band is one of the greatest small groups in jazz history.
Agree.
Clearly. And Mingus was involved in two of them! The Massey Hall group.being the other.
@@icecreamforcrowhurst agree 100%
transcendent band
Absolutely. I can only compare it to Coltrane's classic quartet.
29:30 That Dannie Richmond amazes me... Ending the session like a boss. From what I read, Mingus was not an easy going band leader. Going against him could easily cost you a tooth, as Jimmy Knepper and Jacky McLean found out.
he had some mental issues - when he returned to music after dropping out in 1966 he was a relatively calmer man - sometimes I wonder if the ALS had something to do with his mental state
Love how it has almost a big band feel, great arrs, but then the tempos shift wildly, they improvise and take solos all the time... It's so cohesive and yet so free!
Dannie Richmond was one of the most underrated drummers of the 20th century.
🤣 he put the cymbal backwards
Eric exploding out of the drums…priceless
“I’m gonna miss your ass, Eric”
Yeah that was absolutely brilliant, I played that over and over again until my wife threatened to divorce me! Can't get enough of these cats especially Dolphy, so inventive!
Priceless and cosmic. I'm so happy to find this video. Stunning.
I think that's what the "woo" is for
"Eric, how long you going to stay?" "I don't know, not long..." :(
The way Mingus asked, I thought Eric was bout to say "nun yo dam bizness bruh'"
This was recorded two months before he died...he really wasn't there for too much longer, was he
Mingus' passive aggressiveness on vivid display. Wow. I love the man but being a member of his band must have been a bitch.
@@wakingupfromhistory7474 it would have been better than working for buddy rich.
Sad indeed 😢 Eric’s departure
Hard to believe this was 60 years ago. It sounds fresh and relevant today. Amazing.
8:27 right back at you Charles. That little piano fill that Jaki did was nice.
I was there at night watching the concert. Now I realize why I rate it to be the greatest concert I ever watched.
How old were you?
Lucky you, for sure! 😃🎶
Tell me about it man
I love Dannie Richmond
one of the best !!!!
@@anthonybowers7571 Yes
@@mananaadamia1657 and him and Charles ..well....:)
It’s ludicrous how Mingus makes playing the upright bass look so easy. There’s just no apparent physical exertion involved. Incredible.
It's true of anyone who can *really* play any instrument.
@@KC9UDX true but those upright bass fiddles are beasts! And Mingus tames ‘em like nobody’s bidness.
@@KC9UDX drums and upright bass take a particular level of finesse physically it's not the same as say a flute
@@nobody-gh2yf are you a flautist? I'm not. I don't believe I could master flute in a short time.
@@nobody-gh2yf Are you kidding? Do you realise how incredibly trained the mouth muscles are of a flautist? That takes incredible strength and dedication, especially considering what stress those relatively tiny muscles undergo.
4:29 i like the fact they stopped so the guy could tune and make casual conversation then hop back into the music. Most down to earth moment. These guys are amazing
INCREDIBLE audio/video quality for 1964
14:54 we're all this guy watching this
For real I've got the biggest dumbest smile on my face right now just like that dude.. he knows he is getting an awesome personal concert and it's making him feel kind of dirty lol.. he might even have a bit of a Bebop boner
I love how casual this is. Today with music its a whole production, here they are playing their hearts out and they're cool. Just cool.
Scrolled all the way down and NOBODY mentioned my favourite piano player, Jaki Byard
Amen. Jaki Biyard, a giant, underrated, unfortunaley. Like Eric Dolphy, such a tragic death.
I'm fascinated with Jaki Byard and I love Mingus' music. The small ensemble sound is mesmerizing.
My friend, Bert Wilson, the jazz sax legend composed "Karmic Reflections," for how Bert heard them reflect each other when Jaki Byard played with Eric Dolphy. I played with a pencil in my hand but no cigs.
"Karmic Reflections" is one of Bert's most UA-cam posted tunes. Dolphy so influenced Bert. Bert hipped me to Byard delights early on.
He taught at the New England Conservatory, where his students called him God. he was a walking history lesson, and could play ANY style.
@@renandias7926 *Byard
14:55-15:34 when the Tenor Sax and Trumpet were in sync, then Bass and piano started to play in sync as well. It was like a fuse dance. I can see why Mingus is so excited there.
One of the most poignant things I've ever watched is the conversation between Mingus and Dolphy when Charles is tuning his bass in the middle of rehearsing what they used to call "Praying for Eric," from the extended "Fables of Faubis."
Mingus tells Dolphy " Eric, I'm going to miss your ass over here. How long are you going to stay?" Dolphy replies, "Not too long."
Dolphy died soon afterwards.
Fabus, sorry.
Many coincidences like this go on, unknown until we watch it later; very sad. Hindsight is 20/20
@@paulienebz *Faubus
How often do you get to see 60s jazz guys in a true band rehearsal? Amazing and fascinating, And of all people Charles Mingus, in color! Kudos to who posted this.
PRICELESS
🥲
I thought it was because of COVID that there was no audience
Hardly recognized him without the facial hair.
Not real color, you can tell it's just virtual by the way colors change with brightness.
What a gift! So much to enjoy here
Jaki Byard playing with cigarette in his fingers
Mingus not looking at who he's talking to
The whole "how long are you staying" conversation
The way the band are huddled together as if squeezed on a small stage
Mingus is a BIG GUY
Danny Richmond
Actually, Mingus was 5’ 9”.
And not a single page of written music to be seen. Wow. This is the kind working jazz group you just don’t see these days.
Mingus is one of the most important figures in music besides Monk. Absolutely fantastic and amazing band with a one and only little prince most beautiful person I ever heard Eric Dolphy
it's hilarious how Mingus recollects himself after getting frustrated. Idk what happened before the video started (Mingus probably stated what he wanted to do) but look how he collected himself after getting frustrated. He checked himself to keep things on a good vibe. That's a good band leader
LOL !!!! Do you know how many times Mingus lost it??? - he even punched out Jimmy Knepper once - he had some sort of mental anger-management illness and he dropped out of music for a while around the time of the "Underground" film to get some help - and settled with Knepper for an undiagnosed amount of cash (Knepper lost some teeth in the altercation)
@@brianhammer5107 im not saying that he didnt ever get angry. i am just talking about this specific moment in the video lmfao chill out my guy haha
They had just played two sets back-to back. The manager forgot to tell them that he had promised a third set for the cameras.
The ensuing fight got so bad, that Mingus at one point pulled a knife on his manager (or the promoter, I can't remember wich)
So, things were a bit tense...
The story was told in a recent documentary on Swedish television.
@@JH-lo9ut cool very interesting
Mingus was a strong leader. What a great group. Johnny Coles playing is beautiful!
I agree: I love Johnny Coles' playing, a perfect contrast with Dolphy.
Strong doesn't begin to describe it. He could be terrifying. Mingus had an absolutely devastating childhood & came out of it with a terrible temper, which got him into a lot of trouble. You can see early in the video where he starts whining, heading toward a rant, then (admirably) catches himself & speaks to the musicians in a calm, dignified way.
It's so sad for music that he had such emotional challenges (not to mention the constant racism & exploitation black musicians faced). I think he was every bit as great a composer as Ellington - but he wasn't able to have the extensive success that he deserved, despite widespread recognition of his greatness.
I’m a comic book artist and writer and I just imagine my plot to this type of music it works so well😂 love this stuff
That solo hits different when you’re hearing the whole song
Dolphy was nuts! Everyone liked him anyway, and he could play like crazy. Saying that he played "outside" is an understatement. When he played with Coltrane for a little while, he calmed down a bit, stayed inside some of the time.
First thing that came to mind was the mix! Sounds great.
exactly! it both sounds and looks like it was recorded yesterday! crystal clear av
60 year anniversary of this gem
This is a fantastic recording! I lived right next door to Johnny Coles for about a year in Richmond, Va. I had the opportunity to audition for him when I was 18 years old. He said that I had great technic and a good ear but, to get rid of that toy and get a real bass. I went out and bought a Fender Jazz the next day and been playing better ever since. His trumpet and flugelhorn playing took him around the world and he played with the best from Ray Charles to Ella Fitzgerald. I didn't really know know how great he really was until many years later when I went to his widows house and went through crates of albums he had preformed on. I never got a chance to see him perform live, so these recordings help fill a void that I am sorry that I missed. RIP Johnny Coles.
Oh man... that's incredible. To be sure tis a beautiful sound that Johnny Coles makes. RIP Johnny Coles.
Thank you.
That's awesome that he was honest with you and right off the bat dissed your bass.. that only proves that he thought you were worthy of something better
Long live Jackson Ward!
@@sequoia1171 Yea, Johnny kept it real. Straight no chaser.
Ok time to play everybody gather around the BASS.
Fuckin right! All i need Is a good bass player and I'm fuckin good to go!
@@thedamndiz2343 Amen!!!!!
this is simply one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen in my entire life
such elegant music......that's the American jazz 😎
Dannie Richmond was an absolute fantastic drummer, many say he was underrated, I say he was rated as one of the best!!
As a life-long Eric Dolphy fan, my jaw dropped and my eyes popped when I saw this -- in COLOR! Thank you for posting. [13:28 : Eric Dolphy, over-qualified drum roadie.]
I think colour is in post production
@@emilianoturazzi Mingus's bass, as it shifts with his movements, looks like a chameleon changing its skin to every color in the rainbow. The technology's not quite there yet.
Sensational and not without a few "Jazz Club" comedy moments. Outrageous
@@emilianoturazzi I think you may be right. But how do they do this? It’s amazing if original was BW.
@@MatSmithLondon I'm no expert but I believe it uses AI and a bank of colours and photographs to 'fill in' what it would have looked like
One of the absolute greatest bass players, band leaders and composers… i’m absolutely in love with this man’s soul. Rest in peace maestro….
name?
What a delight!
Amazing concert. Despite all the problems, thank you technology and internet, all these guys are now dead and we are here years later enjoying their arts.
This might be the first time I’ve heard Eric Dolphin playing flute. What a huge, rich sound.
A lot of Dolphy flute on his album music matador. Ron Burgundy almost ruined it for me.
Check out Gazzelloni on Out To Lunch, a tribute to flautist Severino Gazzelloni.
There are quite a few examples of Eric's fabulous flute playing on record. His handling of the old standard Don't blame me recorded live in Europe is gorgeous.
Eric had a wonderful sound on the instrument. My two favourite jazz flautists for tonal quality are Eric and Jamaican Harold McNair, both had huge sounds.
Eric Dolphy was on of my idols as a youth. He even inspired me to get a bass clarinet. Fables of Faubus is such a moving experience whenever I listen to it. Dolphy and Parker are gods to me, as if the ancient Egyptian god, Thoth, inspired them.
There's not enough people talking about Johnny Coles absolutely fantastic solo on "Meditations" it gave me some Miles Davis vibes, so nice
Exactly! If you hear closely, even Jaki Byard was quoting "So What"
@@HermanoMotheo yeeees! Jazz is awesome man
12:30 to about 14:00 was some of the most energy I’ve ever felt. The whole set paid off right there. When Mingus kicked that cymbal, my god that was otherworldly.
That cymbal had to sound at all costs!
The more you get into jazz the more you realize the mentality between it and punk cross over. and this moment right here exemplifies it.
Same
@@apothecurio Exactly. I’m into punk rock and getting more and more into jazz and I feel jazz is SO punk. or punk is jazz? Lol who knows
@@Ballonpoire39 I think it's a case of Jazz is Punk but Punk is Not jazz.
........one of the greatest jazz groups of all times........the contrasting styles of Clifford Jordan,Johnny Coles and Eric Dolphy was intriguing........ Charlie Mingus was a brilliant composer , musician and Eric Dolphy was such a brilliant next level musician..... Mingus knew Eric wasn't going to be in his group long........because Eric was on a Musical exploratory journey like Trane........
Less than 3 months after this date, Eric was dead from diabetes.
Actually Eric Dolphy was murdered in the hospital. Medical negligence combined with racist assumptions by racist doctors killed him, not the diabetes.
@@renandias7926 ....I agree... medical neglect.....
@@renandias7926 That goes for Tony Williams as well.
@@bafattvahetere Sad but true, Tony left us so young
Mingus was one the powerful and rich composer of xxth century...
Senza dubbio
Bravo
This is awesome. Incredible footage. Hard to believe that Eric Dolphy would be dead just 2 and a half months later.
Yes he's missed but not forgotten... to remember is highest form of acknowledgment...
Are you serious that’s devastating but amazing that we have to remember.
Baddest dudes on the planet
Ever
Lone guy watching can't believe it
Does anyone who loves this, also love “The Gates of Delerium” live, off of “Yesshows”? Just checking.
love it, still fresh, just so hip and fifty years ago....
... fifty years ago ten years ago!
my mom was born on april 13th '64! that's so cool to know this was the same day!
Dannie Richmond can go from a near silent pulse to a bombastic flourish! Fantastic playing by the entire band!
transcendental music. that drummer is amazing, not just that legendary solo, but all his supporting work. he doesn't waste a note
Listened to thousands of hours of Mingus
This is surreal
One of the best sextet ever, and Dolphy,....speechless👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
eric was an insanely talented musician. His power and ability to just play all three instruments in this… it’s just amazing.
I can relate. I’m frequently in a bad mood. Love Mingus. Monk and Mingus turned left, but Coleman left the road. Sun Ra left the planet.
14:14 and 2:38 are the best parts of this IMO
Eric Dolphy, man... "Out To Lunch" is my favorite jazz record ever.
5:44 Ive never seen a video in high quality of legendary jazz cats having a casual chit-chat together, its almost surreal that this exists, all the way back in the early 60s. Amazing!
mid-Sixties
I love hearing a complete piece without applause after every single solo. Call me weird, but it's so distracting when I want to be completely immersed.
All this art form requires is your undivided attention.. I couldn't agree more!
You and Mingus are one blood
Eric Dolphy!
Never have I seen anything like this. Such mastery. Beautiful. Brilliant. And never saw a pianist play with a cigarette in hand.
their shade game is off the charts
yes
Mannnnnn the way Eric Dolpy slidddddddd on that first solo 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Holy fuck this has got to be the most underrated channel!?!? i wont be able to peel my goddamn eyes for this entire weekend!
It’s a masterpiece we didn’t even know about.
Jaki Byard, great pianist. check out his solo works, folks
Clifford Jordan seems to have been the silent partner in this combo. Later he released a memorable disc "These Are My Roots" featuring Leadbelly songs. You hear him quote Leadbelly "Yellow Gal" at 25.01.
Thank you, I didn't know that.
If youre going to push Clifford Jordan onto unsuspecting strangers, why dont you tell them to go listen to Glass Bead Games.
It was recorded in 73, but if you like anything that was released in 59 you're going to dig it.
what’s really cool is that the second half of “yellow gal” as played by jordan is from ornette coleman’s “humpty dumpty”
I missed seeing Mingus live and I put it first in my list of regrets
What a wonderful band Charles Mingus led..I seen his band in Belfast. But sadly after his passing. It was still a wonderful experience.
The 60's was the greatest decade in human history and this music encapsulates that perfectly
The british Invasión rock and roll, the New Styles Of rock, psicodelia, jazz, New soul, electrónic etc
Dannie richmond wow, what a drumming, what a taste, true legend!!!
Wow amazing. Like sitting in with these legends. Cool.
One of my all-time favorite composers. A true visionary who wasn't afraid to explore textures, tempo changes, dynamic changes....He understood rules were made to be broken, as long as one knows the rules. Always the Blues present, always Blackness present, dealing with parameters of Western classical music as well as all the ingredients of "jazz", plus many of his own. Sometimes the music feels like a collage of various moods and vibes: it's like a musical journey through aspects of music history, while at the same time, creating something new and fascinating, something ever-changing and yet tethered to tradition(s). All of this, while it sounds grand, it's no easy feat....and he did it all with an air of spontaneity and freshness, as though they'd just discovered the music as they were playing it. I'm always in awe of how much he stimulates the soul AND the intellect. Long live Sir Charles.
13:10 another favourite Dannie Richmond-moment
I like how Mingus is mad and kicks the cymbal stand back. "GET THIS SHIT OUTTA HERE"
If there is more magnificent music written for (and played by) a sextet, I'd like to hear it. Plus, not a music stand in sight. Genuinely awesome.
Best band ever !!! and seeing process unbelievable!!! Eric Danny et al stellar!!
What's their name? Of the band I mean
@@worldwarheroesraphaelhorro7021 Charles Mingus Sextet
THANK YOU thank you thank you...
19:45 to 20:04 is a pretty surreal moment given the proper context and how things played out
What do you mean?
@@sepiaknight47 Dolphy passed away that year. Mingus didn't record for five years after his death if I recall correctly. It was a very painful loss for Mingus - a huge loss for music in general.
Dang, that really is insane. Poetic and beautiful
I am a Brit, from a small English village in the Lincolnshire Fens, who in 1964 was living in Montreal and playing for the top Montreal Barbarians rugby club. In early 1964 we came to New York to play the Columbia Old Blues. We drew 6 all after a hard fought game. However, the highlight for me and a few pals was the jazz we enjoyed over that weekend. The highlight, and that has remained a highlight after all those years, was seeing Mingus and Co at the Five Spot on the Friday night before the game. This is the same band you see here. Johnny Coles was a new name to me but did not he play well. Of course the others were top of their games as usual. I always thought I was lucky to be in New York at that particular weekend, especially when Eric Dolphy was to die so early soon after.
The weekend jazz was not over. After the game we left behind the beers and the those lovely American women who had watched the game. Our first visit was to the Metropole Bar, where the Lionel Hampton Big Band was lined up in a row above the bar, then on to the Little Carnegie Hall to catch the unique Rod Levitt Band before finally dashing across to Birdland to hear the wonderful Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band at Birdland.
This was the best jazz weekend of my life and I was at Monterey later that year and other big festivals in the UK in later years. 1964 was a good year for jazz. You could still hear the full range of this wonderful music from Armstrong and Hines through Basie and Ellington to Bebop and beyond to the Avant Garde.
Thanks for sharing great memories and Merry christmas.
@@ebjazz93 Pleased you enjoyed my memory. They were exciting times indeed.
Amazing how so much "mess" makes so much sense...
You can put that down to Mingus leadership. Such vision and strength guiding that vision into reality.
Probably more musical talent in one hand of anyone on stage in this video than you could find in all of whats played on the radio today. Just amazing.
What an ensemble! Everyone a monster player, with a gorgeous sound on their instrument(s)...
No weak links here...
From 18:07 Charle's bass and Jaki piano's reminds me a lot of Piazzolla's new tango. Very beautiful !
🎼🎶This is nice! A rare and intimate look at the Music of Charles Mingus and Eric Dolphy and the other great modern jazz musicians in the band.🎓
Thank God for the Europeans who had the class to capture some rare video moments of the Great African American Classical Jazz Musicians of that era. 🎷
That’s right!
Priceless!
this is simply pure AMERICAN music!
@John Galt Dough that's an odd comment.
@@pasthomas he said that in his original post already. Nobody asked.
gorgeous trumpet playing
Trop bon ces moments, Charles mingus avait là les bons partenaires...ça fait plaisir !
Richmond was up there with all the best Philly Max Art etc. never got the recognition. He stayed with one cat and never needed the limelight. Love Mingus and because of Danny’s drumming and messing with time etc that really gave the band a different sound and texture