RIP Big, Bad Joey DeFrancesco, age 51 - I’m sitting here crying - I can’t believe he left the jazz club SO early. Thank you and blessings to your family JOEY D.
Yeah, I thought him getting slimmer was actually a health effort in order to play that organ a couple of decades longer.. sad, but he burned bright and frankly by the time he was in his 30's he pretty much finished the game already as he caught the last height of the Jazz era when all those recording artists played stadia not some club somewhere in the back.. and he played with all the greats. I was also looking forward to lots of Joey on the new Viscount organ..alas.
No one had control of his sound like Elvin. The stuff he did with the hat, in and out of the cymbal pattern, was like none other. He perfected that style and it was always brilliant. His cymbals were to die for, in all of his recordings. And his accents always exploded. Others of his era had better technique, but was a true artist. He is sentimental choice for Best Drummer Ever.
Whatever era of John, you can always see the complete joy of the experience for him, he's just so absorbed in his craft; a deep, spiritual musician of the highest order.
Elvin is the best drummer ever and to play with him it's a dream for every musicians,you can fly aniwhere you want and he follows you and supporting you including all your deepest expression. Anyone, even today,can approach his mastery.
Indeed! Elvin is amazing! I used to think that Elvin was too intricated to play along... until the day that I got the courage to play along a recording of his. Man... it is exactly like you said... it's like walking on a royal tapestry! I understand that most people that commented on this video are John's fans (I'm not, though I can appreciate his playing at times) but surely the man to hear here is Ray-El Elvin Jones!
John is the chase, sprinter, and the peloton as band leader. It;s so beautiful to see his team mates wanting to play well for him. He produces love and devotion. I've felt it for 45 years now, feel me?
Joey seems to be in ecstasy throughout, as if he can't believe he's playing with these legends. But there is a third legend there for sure. Joey wouldn't be there if he weren't the great artist he is. Bravo all.
I think that sometimes God speaks through music, and very talented musicians are His messengers. I was very fortunate to hear Elvin Jones live. And that was one of the greatest epiphanies I had in my life.
Listen too how great these guys are together! All Jazz Legends. Deal with it! I love all kinds of jazz from swing,Bebop to Avant-garde and fusion. It's all relevant....Jazz has so many different styles weather it be the era or technique, and it will always grow as long as there's musicians willing to play and grow to be themselves. Long Live Jazz.
What more can one say about this convocation of masters?I’ll say this ,it’s earlier in the morning ,I am in pain but when I listen to these masters ,poverty;pain and loneliness disappear in the sound waves of something eternal and angelic.That something is this sound made by a rare mix of musicians probably never to be repeated in this millennium.
Good lord, John was a monster as usual this night. In full control of his technique, phrasing and his chops!!! Love to see Elvin and Joey also. They're perfect trio!
About McL. noodling I think is completely his way and style and is not merely circus. Is part of the essence of his creativity and I like him so much. There's a lot of Coltrane "noodling" in his style. Elvin is GOD for me, my best prefered drummer ever
Jealousy gets you nowhere! Sit with your instrument and a metronome and Practice, John inspires me to be a better musician and a more compassionate human being, he is without doubt the greatest guitarist but also empathetic to musicians who do try and make a living from their talents which in this day and age especially is not easy, its a struggle but love of music and art can overcome anything, for me its a labour of love!!!
No question; Elvin is the glue that holds this trio together. When Gerry Mulligan debuted his "piano-less" combo, he forced the drummer to play less for himself and more for the ensemble. Elvin does this to perfection! He listens so well and instantly responds to what the other two do; keeping the trio grounded. All-time great!
Saxman1219 I agree, Saxman, but let me spin your insightful observations of Elvin's superb drumming a couple degrees to the left. Elvin had played My Favorite Things far more than John or Joey. It even looks like Jones was leading here and they were following.
DAGDRUM53 I see it somewhat like that. Jones played that song million times, here he's actually trying 'not' to play it, like "Hey kids, I know this song so well, played it with so many greats, I don't even have to play it and it will still sound like the song." Jones could project it so strongly on a psychic level it didn't matter what he played technically, it was music in the purest sense. Where as JM is playing stuff he's practiced and trying to make it fit in (the song) musically, Jones is creating music on the spot by listening and 'being' the song, a lot of that coming from a confident place of already being there a million times.
It is so nice to hear Coltrane done by such great musicians who realize one of the most innovative jazz players ever..John, Joey and Elvin capture Coltranes spirit.
Look how elvin responds and supports these unconventional and inovative soloists... man he's enjoying every moment, it speaks for itself. I love the space and balance of their phrasing, just beautiful.
What I love about hearing this, is it brings back for me the 1960's when the hammond B3 was still king and I had the privilege of standing behind cats like John Lightfoot, just a local Mail man, but could play his ass off when it came to the B3 and hearing the light touches of Chico on drums or hanging out at the Blue Note on one side and the Gate on the other, just a shot and go bars in Newark that had Hammond's in the center of each bar with alternating sets so you hear Charles Earland, Airto on one side Jimmy Smith and Lee Morgan (with his snake skin boats) on the other and how they would swing.
I think McLaughlin is one of the greatest musicians alive today. The band are on fire here! McLaughlin is particularly animated and seems greatly inspired. Still, for anyone who doesn't dig this gig, you couldn't deny the great passion he has for music, his integrity, his unique tone and the heavy contribution he's made to jazz. If you didn't know already, the use of ring modulator was his attempt at emulating a saxophonist's change in embouchure to create a more harmonically rich overblown sound.
First of all......what a trio! I love Johnny Mac on a box even though it is very processed.I love to hear him play and he can do whatever he wants.He is class,a great world artist and is very passionate and expressive.
These guys are maestros. God Elvin Jones uses that ultra fast hand that Ton Williams has. Those two drummers, Tony and Elvin, are my favorite drummers, but all of those Blue Note guys have it. Ever hear Joe Chambers? Elvin plays with such great taste, both here and everywhere, he's a joy. This is a wonderful date. A+
Best performance on UA-cam! I'm grateful that Elvin did not play everything straight throughout his amazing career. He became a favorite and I never grow tired of listening to him everyday. Gosh these guys are perfect! If John and Joey aren't wild enough, you have the drummer who created and was there when it originally happened! I cannot imagine how I would feel.
It's incredible how much organic texture Elvin Jones brought to everything. Any time he plays, it's hard to imagine him not being there. Without him, you just have some good line work.
It is such a pleasure to hear one of the most musical guitarists who have honed their chops to express themselves at will and being backed by supreme band mates.
Amo il jazz ma non capisco niente di musica. Però, da buon profano, noto come il modo di suonare di Elvin sia "irregolare". Non scandisce semplicemente il tempo, tesse qualcosa di straordinariamente complesso ed efficace! Quando lo ascolti senti sempre un "suono costante" in sottofondo, Pur amando tantissimo il jazz e adorando Elvin, ritengo che non sono all'altezza di espimere un commento su questo suo particolare approccio strumentale.Elvin, sei ENORME come musicista, questo lo avverto!!!
Elvin Jones was always a kick in the pants, in my opinion the best drummer ever. He was also a teacher of kids. It is amazing the amount of energy he used to put out. He was the only one in the John Coltrane Quartet who could keep step with Coltrane, many times with Elvin Jones and Jimmy Garison completely dropping out.
elvin! saw you perform live 6 times over the years, and i miss you so much, i am trying to see every video of you i can find, beside having some 100 albums you played on... needles to say you're my biggest inspiration to play drums. thank you forever!
its when you hear john playing this more conventional jazz that it becomes obvious what an amazing musician he is ,was and will continue to be..his goal was truly BEYOND...
I do enjoy many parts of this. such wonderful players, in many, many ways. But when the only player who on stage who is interested in real lyricism is the drummer, I think there is something wanting. Elvin was just so, so, so great!!!
I remember when I bought this. A winter day ,2 fingers of Jack. After the rain. One of johns best paying homage. And for those who complain about his sound. Pity you trolls.jimmy Smith with Busby and midi.jmcl reverential genius
I heard the Mahavishnu Orchestra first, then went back and picked up up on Miles with Coltrane, then on Coltrane. And when I hear Coltrane, I was like OK, I get it. And then a few years later, all of a sudden you had Wynton Marsalis, Stanley Crouch and a whole shitload of other writers who's brains just DIED at "Bitch's Brew." Ragging "fusion", which THEY had named. For one thing, Weather Report, Mahavishnu, and Return To Forever sounded about as UNLIKE each other as possible. But the thing that shocked me about the "educated" critics - how could you POSSIBLY not hear that '72 McLaughlin and '62 Coltrane were beamin' the EXACT SAME mothership - so much for critics.
Imagine what they thought if ….heaven forfend you made funk/ disco records like Herbie Hancock did. Jazz music used to be all about dancing. Jazz would have never have existed without fusion in the first place.
The same critics who hated fusion also hated the late period Coltrane, with some of them (Stanley Crouch might have been one), taking up the term "anti-jazz" to trash Trane, and pressure him to go back to jazz they could relate to. I believe you had in mind that series Ken Burns did on jazz, where he basically ignored jazz he personally wasn't a fan of, which means he cut out almost everything that happened after the 1950s. The self appointed keepers of the jazz flame are more likely to extinguish it with their nostalgic approach to it than carry it forward. They like the past and despise the present, in terms of music.
John McLaughlin a beautiful sound that like Trane was expansive and maximal. His style reminds me how much of a miracle even the simple act of living is. It makes me think of how on the subatomic level each photon is on a violent and chaotic journey to an unknown destination at the fastest speed possible, before they reach your eyes and you realize you're looking at a beautiful flower. So much to unpack here. P.S. The 4th piece is not Naima, it's After The Rain.
Buon anima Elvin & Joey. Got a chance to see all 3 of these masters. John. Keep doing what you're doing my man! incredible rendition of My Favorite Things...just wow
Elvin Jones was a tidal wave of rhythm. This is an *excellent* example of this. He propels the music forward with a fervor that on the one hand forces you to listen and the other stays out of the way of the soloists. Without a doubt on the Mount Rushmore of drummers.
You gotta love Elvin's sound and whole unique approach to the drums and his acute knowledge of the playing of the song forms. These guys are all creative musical and rhythmic monsters. Together, they make beautiful improvisational music fusing their diverse styles and creating extraordinary musical magnificence.
Elvin per riuscire ad apprezzare almeno un pò il tuo straordinario talento musicale, mi permetto di affermare che bisogna essere un batterista..! Da buon profano posso dire solo che sei immenso, pur non riuscendo a circoscrivere la grandezza del tuo genio!
I think that Joey is as close as you can come to hearing what Jimmy Smith sounded like in his prime. This reminds me so much of Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf. Love it man.
FFS, this is absolutely brilliant. Three masters. I've seen Joey DeFrancesco play with Pat Martino alot, great player. I'll listen to anything Elvin Jones on it and where do I start with Mr Mclaughlin? Divine stuff to take me away from the biblical storm that is raging outside my window. Danke.
Wow!!, it's kind of like taking a drum bath during the solo. Also it's hard to put into words how hard Elvin is swinging; I especially like the last tune. I think Elvin's greatest contribution was always soul & feeling & in his very own way.
Absolutely brilliant rendition of the mindblowing classic! Thanks for sharing. Studio version available on the great album of McLaughlin/Elvin/Joey Trio "After the Rain". Pearl!
RIP Big, Bad Joey DeFrancesco, age 51 - I’m sitting here crying - I can’t believe he left the jazz club SO early. Thank you and blessings to your family JOEY D.
Yeah, I thought him getting slimmer was actually a health effort in order to play that organ a couple of decades longer.. sad, but he burned bright and frankly by the time he was in his 30's he pretty much finished the game already as he caught the last height of the Jazz era when all those recording artists played stadia not some club somewhere in the back.. and he played with all the greats. I was also looking forward to lots of Joey on the new Viscount organ..alas.
A drummer's drummer, an organist's organist, and a guitarist's guitarist...I'm guessing a lot of musicians are commenting here :-) Awesome stuff!!
AMEN
Mr. Wazzo,
DeFrancesco's pure joy and enthusiasm lights up fellow musicians and the audience.
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beautifully stated...and all 3 loved
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Elvin Jones provides a blanket of rhythmic sound that washes over the entire performance, with interest, but without distraction. AWESOME.
Well said Ron!
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Thanks.
Teaching has helped me focus on describing music.
@@ronaskew peace ✌️🌍😎
No one had control of his sound like Elvin. The stuff he did with the hat, in and out of the cymbal pattern, was like none other. He perfected that style and it was always brilliant. His cymbals were to die for, in all of his recordings. And his accents always exploded. Others of his era had better technique, but was a true artist. He is sentimental choice for Best Drummer Ever.
You hit the nail on the head.
What Doth Life no the drum ha ha haaaaa
bedlam6666 my FAV Coltrane drummer.
Check out Brian Blade, he's the new guy on the block and he has not only the chops, but everything else, more than incredible!
I could not have said this better myself. He's my all-time favourite.
And Elvin's playing like THAT at 70 years of age. Amazing.
already at 1.40 they sound so tight and in control...cool.
Come on man Elvin has always been awesome. I seen him a few times. I also seen John who is till untouchable to this day.
I think, you will be amazed if you check up a Roy Haynes. He is 95 now.
Fricken heck! 70 year old drummer!!!!! What a band!
Whatever era of John, you can always see the complete joy of the experience for him, he's just so absorbed in his craft; a deep, spiritual musician of the highest order.
He's a Gift.
"Dancing at the feet of my Lord
All is bliss
All is bliss "
I completely agree and it's that wonderful instrument that gets him to that place.
Absolutely a true true master ❤
The best organ guitar trio ever...and Mr. Elvin Jones you are gift to mankind
There is NOTHING in this world like the original Hammond B3. It has to be one of the greatest inventions ever made.
Here after the news.... RIP Joey DeFrancesco
How gifted we are to hear him, especially alongside two other legends.
Elvin is my favorite jazz drummer. His deep technically and musically drumming is amazing
Elvin is the best drummer ever and to play with him it's a dream for every musicians,you can fly aniwhere you want and he follows you and supporting you including all your deepest expression. Anyone, even today,can approach his mastery.
Indeed! Elvin is amazing! I used to think that Elvin was too intricated to play along... until the day that I got the courage to play along a recording of his. Man... it is exactly like you said... it's like walking on a royal tapestry! I understand that most people that commented on this video are John's fans (I'm not, though I can appreciate his playing at times) but surely the man to hear here is Ray-El Elvin Jones!
I am very happy to hear about your passion for music...
uuu what about jack dejohnette?
Yohanes Sitanggang JDj is a geat drummer.
John is the chase, sprinter, and the peloton as band leader. It;s so beautiful to see his team mates wanting to play well for him. He produces love and devotion. I've felt it for 45 years now, feel me?
Hi Weesel
This performance is lacking though.
@@mikehawk9461 A bass player
You said it perfectly 🙏 out of this world! Gone, gone beyond… and yet…
Elvin is the leader of this group by a long measure.
Joey seems to be in ecstasy throughout, as if he can't believe he's playing with these legends. But there is a third legend there for sure. Joey wouldn't be there if he weren't the great artist he is. Bravo all.
I think that sometimes God speaks through music, and very talented musicians are His messengers. I was very fortunate to hear Elvin Jones live. And that was one of the greatest epiphanies I had in my life.
00:00 My Favorite Things
15:26 Sing Me Softly of the Blues
25:00 Encuentros
42:20 After the Rain
49:41 Take the Coltrane
Thanks!
Listen too how great these guys are together! All Jazz Legends. Deal with it! I love all kinds of jazz from swing,Bebop to Avant-garde and fusion. It's all relevant....Jazz has so many different styles weather it be the era or technique, and it will always grow as long as there's musicians willing to play and grow to be themselves. Long Live Jazz.
What more can one say about this convocation of masters?I’ll say this ,it’s earlier in the morning ,I am in pain but when I listen to these masters ,poverty;pain and loneliness disappear in the sound waves of something eternal and angelic.That something is this sound made by a rare mix of musicians probably never to be repeated in this millennium.
The truth powerangers
Good lord, John was a monster as usual this night. In full control of his technique, phrasing and his chops!!! Love to see Elvin and Joey also. They're perfect trio!
About McL. noodling I think is completely his way and style and is not merely circus. Is part of the essence of his creativity and I like him so much. There's a lot of Coltrane "noodling" in his style. Elvin is GOD for me, my best prefered drummer ever
Jealousy gets you nowhere! Sit with your instrument and a metronome and Practice, John inspires me to be a better musician and a more compassionate human being, he is without doubt the greatest guitarist but also empathetic to musicians who do try and make a living from their talents which in this day and age especially is not easy, its a struggle but love of music and art can overcome anything, for me its a labour of love!!!
No question; Elvin is the glue that holds this trio together. When Gerry Mulligan debuted his "piano-less" combo, he forced the drummer to play less for himself and more for the ensemble. Elvin does this to perfection! He listens so well and instantly responds to what the other two do; keeping the trio grounded. All-time great!
Saxman1219 I agree, Saxman, but let me spin your insightful observations of Elvin's superb drumming a couple degrees to the left. Elvin had played My Favorite Things far more than John or Joey. It even looks like Jones was leading here and they were following.
DAGDRUM53
I see it somewhat like that. Jones played that song million times, here he's actually trying 'not' to play it, like "Hey kids, I know this song so well, played it with so many greats, I don't even have to play it and it will still sound like the song." Jones could project it so strongly on a psychic level it didn't matter what he played technically, it was music in the purest sense. Where as JM is playing stuff he's practiced and trying to make it fit in (the song) musically, Jones is creating music on the spot by listening and 'being' the song, a lot of that coming from a confident place of already being there a million times.
It is so nice to hear Coltrane done by such great musicians who realize one of the most innovative jazz players ever..John, Joey and Elvin capture Coltranes spirit.
This is real music ! So called artists of today could learn much from this artistry.
A legendary jazz trio indeed. Each of the players a world of sound born in the Coltrane galaxy.
Look how elvin responds and supports these unconventional and inovative soloists... man he's enjoying every moment, it speaks for itself. I love the space and balance of their phrasing, just beautiful.
Elvin...you are missed...
What I love about hearing this, is it brings back for me the 1960's when the hammond B3 was still king and I had the privilege of standing behind cats like John Lightfoot, just a local Mail man, but could play his ass off when it came to the B3 and hearing the light touches of Chico on drums or hanging out at the Blue Note on one side and the Gate on the other, just a shot and go bars in Newark that had Hammond's in the center of each bar with alternating sets so you hear Charles Earland, Airto on one side Jimmy Smith and Lee Morgan (with his snake skin boats) on the other and how they would swing.
I think McLaughlin is one of the greatest musicians alive today. The band are on fire here! McLaughlin is particularly animated and seems greatly inspired. Still, for anyone who doesn't dig this gig, you couldn't deny the great passion he has for music, his integrity, his unique tone and the heavy contribution he's made to jazz. If you didn't know already, the use of ring modulator was his attempt at emulating a saxophonist's change in embouchure to create a more harmonically rich overblown sound.
His contributions are huge, and it is good to see him getting the respect he has earned.
@David LoPan Nor do the majority of those who post comments - it would be better if 'comments' were turned off
Elvin Jones just a giant of drumming ,,
Killer trio, it doesn't get much better than this
I am so moved by all of these exquisite musicians.
Elvin, your smile...is forever! Thank you for gracing our world with it.
elvins drums sound sooooooo good amazing energy and spirit from these gods
John technique uninhibited as Liquid lightning astral projection. Golden reflection Of the hummingbird and the Phoenix flight of return
First of all......what a trio! I love Johnny Mac on a box even though it is very processed.I love to hear him play and he can do whatever he wants.He is class,a great world artist and is very passionate and expressive.
I saw this tour live, wow, the music these guys made was unbelievable, man..just on another planet, thses guys are!!!
These guys are maestros. God Elvin Jones uses that ultra fast hand that Ton Williams has. Those two drummers, Tony and Elvin, are my favorite drummers, but all of those Blue Note guys have it. Ever hear Joe Chambers? Elvin plays with such great taste, both here and everywhere, he's a joy. This is a wonderful date. A+
Oohhh we they killed this! So glad my father introduced me to Elvin when I was in the crib.
What a trio!!! Genius genius and genius. And channeling coltrane, amazing. This is just overwhelming.
guitar has an amazing tone, just wonderful
Best performance on UA-cam! I'm grateful that Elvin did not play everything straight throughout his amazing career. He became a favorite and I never grow tired of listening to him everyday. Gosh these guys are perfect! If John and Joey aren't wild enough, you have the drummer who created and was there when it originally happened! I cannot imagine how I would feel.
It's incredible how much organic texture Elvin Jones brought to everything. Any time he plays, it's hard to imagine him not being there. Without him, you just have some good line work.
Love this era of Mclaughlin. This trio, the Heart of Things band, and the guitar trio recording were Mclaughlin in his absolute best.
Never before and never after such a combination of musicians.....
Man that Keyboardist is out of this world. So great!
There simply are no words. Insane!!!!
It is such a pleasure to hear one of the most musical guitarists who have honed their chops to express themselves at will and being backed by supreme band mates.
Amo il jazz ma non capisco niente di musica. Però, da buon profano, noto come il modo di suonare di Elvin sia "irregolare". Non scandisce semplicemente il tempo, tesse qualcosa di straordinariamente complesso ed efficace! Quando lo ascolti senti sempre un "suono costante" in sottofondo, Pur amando tantissimo il jazz e adorando Elvin, ritengo che non sono all'altezza di espimere un commento su questo suo particolare approccio strumentale.Elvin, sei ENORME come musicista, questo lo avverto!!!
Elvin Jones was always a kick in the pants, in my opinion the best drummer ever. He was also a teacher of kids. It is amazing the amount of energy he used to put out. He was the only one in the John Coltrane Quartet who could keep step with Coltrane, many times with Elvin Jones and Jimmy Garison completely dropping out.
elvin!
saw you perform live 6 times over the years, and i miss you so much, i am trying to see every video of you i can find, beside having some 100 albums you played on...
needles to say you're my biggest inspiration to play drums. thank you forever!
What can I say , I just love these guys !
This is an outstanding concert from the minds of three genius musicians who enjoy playing the finest music you can provide available
its when you hear john playing this more conventional jazz that it becomes obvious what an amazing musician he is ,was and will continue to be..his goal was truly BEYOND...
What a treat! One of Joey's best... inspired by the best.
Great Stuff. Thank you John, Elvin and Joey.
Elvin as great as ever..
Elvin- what a touch! John’s solo on “ Favorite Things” reminds me of “ Ralph’s Piano Waltz” with Abercrombie, Jack D and Jan Hammer. That vibe.
I just love JM's tone...wish he had been playing that guitar since 96...
What a line up, and giving praise to great innovative art.
Mortals are not capable of fully appreciating his playing
Joey D is a marvel. This combo is perfect.
Just mindblowing, the knowledge.
Spectacular concert that gets better and better as it goes along . Wonderful
I do enjoy many parts of this. such wonderful players, in many, many ways. But when the only player who on stage who is interested in real lyricism is the drummer, I think there is something wanting. Elvin was just so, so, so great!!!
The something wanting is your appreciation of the depth and symbiosis of the harmonic and melodic conversation going on.
dasglasperlenspiel10 It can't be too surprising that the standout artist would be Elvin, arguably one of the all time great jazz musicians.
This was recorded 8 years before Elvin died and he is in top form. But so is John and Joey.
I remember when I bought this. A winter day ,2 fingers of Jack. After the rain. One of johns best paying homage. And for those who complain about his sound. Pity you trolls.jimmy Smith with Busby and midi.jmcl reverential genius
I heard the Mahavishnu Orchestra first, then went back and picked up up on Miles with Coltrane, then on Coltrane. And when I hear Coltrane, I was like OK, I get it. And then a few years later, all of a sudden you had Wynton Marsalis, Stanley Crouch and a whole shitload of other writers who's brains just DIED at "Bitch's Brew." Ragging "fusion", which THEY had named. For one thing, Weather Report, Mahavishnu, and Return To Forever sounded about as UNLIKE each other as possible. But the thing that shocked me about the "educated" critics - how could you POSSIBLY not hear that '72 McLaughlin and '62 Coltrane were beamin' the EXACT SAME mothership - so much for critics.
Imagine what they thought if ….heaven forfend you made funk/ disco records like Herbie Hancock did. Jazz music used to be all about dancing. Jazz would have never have existed without fusion in the first place.
The same critics who hated fusion also hated the late period Coltrane, with some of them (Stanley Crouch might have been one), taking up the term "anti-jazz" to trash Trane, and pressure him to go back to jazz they could relate to.
I believe you had in mind that series Ken Burns did on jazz, where he basically ignored jazz he personally wasn't a fan of, which means he cut out almost everything that happened after the 1950s. The self appointed keepers of the jazz flame are more likely to extinguish it with their nostalgic approach to it than carry it forward. They like the past and despise the present, in terms of music.
I agree !!!
I agree!!!
This is an educated listener.
Love you Elvin where ever you are, what an inspirational performer
Une video qui restera ...Trois âmes remplies de musiques , de superbe musique , merci ! Pavel Levin !
Great John Mclaughlin, beautiful band.
John McLaughlin a beautiful sound that like Trane was expansive and maximal. His style reminds me how much of a miracle even the simple act of living is. It makes me think of how on the subatomic level each photon is on a violent and chaotic journey to an unknown destination at the fastest speed possible, before they reach your eyes and you realize you're looking at a beautiful flower. So much to unpack here.
P.S. The 4th piece is not Naima, it's After The Rain.
Elvin Jones! Yes indeedy.
Buon anima Elvin & Joey. Got a chance to see all 3 of these masters. John. Keep doing what you're doing my man! incredible rendition of My Favorite Things...just wow
Holy Shit!!! He just keeps getting better and better...and how about that hair. God Bless!
Elvin Jones was a tidal wave of rhythm. This is an *excellent* example of this. He propels the music forward with a fervor that on the one hand forces you to listen and the other stays out of the way of the soloists. Without a doubt on the Mount Rushmore of drummers.
Fantastico Trio, Gracias por compartir.
Saludos desde Chile.
You gotta love Elvin's sound and whole unique approach to the drums and his acute knowledge of the playing of the song forms. These guys are all creative musical and rhythmic monsters. Together, they make beautiful improvisational music fusing their diverse styles and creating extraordinary musical magnificence.
Elvin per riuscire ad apprezzare almeno un pò il tuo straordinario talento musicale, mi permetto di affermare che bisogna essere un batterista..! Da buon profano posso dire solo che sei immenso, pur non riuscendo a circoscrivere la grandezza del tuo genio!
Wow, McLaughlin was on fire that night! Fantastic guitar on "Naima" -- heartfelt.
I think that Joey is as close as you can come to hearing what Jimmy Smith sounded like in his prime. This reminds me so much of Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf. Love it man.
Thanks for posting this video, love it. Whole crew are virtuosos, & especially John Mac - the John Coltrane & beyond - on guitar !
Mr. Levin, Thank You so much for your comprehensive history of this wonderful music.
FFS, this is absolutely brilliant. Three masters. I've seen Joey DeFrancesco play with Pat Martino alot, great player. I'll listen to anything Elvin Jones on it and where do I start with Mr Mclaughlin? Divine stuff to take me away from the biblical storm that is raging outside my window. Danke.
Wow!!, it's kind of like taking a drum bath during the solo. Also it's hard to put into words how hard Elvin is swinging; I especially like the last tune. I think Elvin's greatest contribution was always soul & feeling & in his very own way.
Absolutely brilliant rendition of the mindblowing classic! Thanks for sharing. Studio version available on the great album of McLaughlin/Elvin/Joey Trio "After the Rain". Pearl!
John McLaughlin & Elvin Jones. "My Favorite Things." Un-freakin'-believable.
Joey is opening uo.. Past blues and bebop... Good to see and hear
Guy from Philly..
Oh man the drums
Grear guitar
Trois merveilleux MUSICIENS !!!!! au sommet de leur art !
John McLaughlin はまるで Jazz Guitar のテイストでは無いですね。
最高にヒップなジャズギターです。
カッコイイ。
I love how Mr. McLaughlin sound here on his guitar!
Three of the greatest jazz musicians ever. As a guitarist myself, John is just phenomenal. Masterful improvisation. RIP Elvin and now sadly Joey
Thank you so much for posting this! This is fantastic! Elvin is such a genius!
Elvin all the way! Fantastic
Elvin's smile is priceless 😊
two million stars is not enough for such a performance
Maravillosa versión la de "Sing Me Softly of the Blues", aunque todo el performance es excelente.
I just heard the news of Maestro Joey's passing. Absolutely stunned and heartbroken.
Fantastic trio. Great musicians and great quality. Thanks for posting.
Elvin grooves like sliding on ice.....SO SMOOTH AS HOT BUTTER BABY.
love Elvin's playing, fantastic!
I know the CD, but I never saw them perform live. Thank you so much for posting!
I am watching for the umpteenth time... 101 stars and more
Wlvin Jones... always inspiring!