Pennies from Heaven - Veronica Swift & Larry McKenna with Alex Claffy Trio & Drew Nugent (2020)

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  • @saxnaprazdnik
    @saxnaprazdnik 10 місяців тому +26

    I really like the sound of Larry McKenna's tenor saxophone. The neat old-fashioned jazz of that era- Dexter Gordon and Chet Baker. Thank you, Mr. McKenna. Rest in peace, and we will remember your beautiful music!!

  • @brandonl3701
    @brandonl3701 4 роки тому +94

    Larry's tone is beautiful. A musician's musician.

  • @davidfreedman1013
    @davidfreedman1013 Рік тому +27

    This is the quintessential club performance of a standard. Good humoured, a bit chaotic, oozing with charm, great musicianship.

    • @MelissaGilstrap
      @MelissaGilstrap  3 місяці тому

      David, I just love your description! Thanks for commenting!

  • @Bobeen2
    @Bobeen2 3 роки тому +63

    Larry McKenna - incredibly fantastic sound !!! A thousand likes !!!

    • @paxwallacejazz
      @paxwallacejazz 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah legitimately great no need be nice he is straight up kicking ass

    • @Eged282
      @Eged282 2 роки тому +1

      He swings the whole band in a second.

  • @LuisCamacho-ql5so
    @LuisCamacho-ql5so 3 роки тому +40

    Never heard of Larry. So impressed. Gotta listen to more of him. Tremendous musician.

  • @jazzgent
    @jazzgent 3 роки тому +34

    Larry McKenna, one of the great great masters still living! Every note of pearl!

    • @benkaa4915
      @benkaa4915 3 роки тому +1

      Everybody loves Larry...I wouldn't have got to see beautiful Veronica Swift.... Ella Fitzgerald incarnate, were it not for this video.
      I'm a physicist and I wish I'd put some time into this jazz.
      " Thankyou to the musicians who bring joy and beauty to our sometimes troubled world"...c/- the video

  • @tellitlikeitis-rg4ny
    @tellitlikeitis-rg4ny 4 роки тому +22

    Larry owns everything he plays

  • @scathatch
    @scathatch 2 роки тому +6

    Larry McKenna is a beautiful sax player. The appreciation of the audience is magic.

  • @hawkrider88
    @hawkrider88 3 роки тому +12

    Veronica's talent goes without saying but Mr. McKenna is killing it....lovely!

  • @chauncywashington2227
    @chauncywashington2227 4 роки тому +60

    Through out his long distinguished career, Larry has played live gigs on stage with the best of them, and yes, the worst of them. This kind gentleman is always consistent in his demeanor not to show shock or surprise during someone's performance. He contains himself and continues on, as hard as it is to be in sync with another player who is searching on stage to find himself, and then only to be a step flat. Mr.McKenna has always supported other musicians and is one of the kindest in the business. He remains in Philly to become a giant instead of running off to NY or LA to be lured into producing changing crass commercial covers of forgettable pop tunes.

  • @chauncywashington2227
    @chauncywashington2227 4 роки тому +27

    Mr. McKenna.......PERFECTION!

  • @AlexanderClaffyMusic
    @AlexanderClaffyMusic 11 місяців тому +1

    Rest In Power Larry McKenna - god he will forever be so heavy!!!

  • @briandenigan9832
    @briandenigan9832 2 роки тому +6

    Larry is fantastic, as usual! His tone is sublime and his vocabulary is so refreshing to hear. He is an inspiration to all of us who play. The guy with the trumpet is definitely out of his element. Too bad he never heard the old jazz adage...When in doubt, lay out!

  • @harryaxe5167
    @harryaxe5167 3 роки тому +7

    i ca tell Mrs. swift came from a very musical family. Music has become her dedication. outstanding.

  • @harrygio1
    @harrygio1 4 роки тому +64

    The interaction with Larry and Veronica is ever so good, around 7:00. This is really difficult to pull off and still keep all the chord changes in tact. Also, this is the way a classic jazz song should be played. Great arrangement too!!!

  • @michelrrr1
    @michelrrr1 4 роки тому +23

    Larry McKenna, great musician, moving performance. Hat off !

  • @eaglechildkeys
    @eaglechildkeys 3 роки тому +4

    6:49 Wow! that was KO. Awesome Larry! :)

  • @carolesullivan9125
    @carolesullivan9125 3 роки тому +14

    Fantastic saxophone player and Veronica Swift is fantastic.

  • @kidamilo6588
    @kidamilo6588 4 роки тому +8

    that beautiful improv convo between Larry and Veronica

  • @ABCABC-gv1gc
    @ABCABC-gv1gc 3 роки тому +2

    Jazzplayers respect that we all have different levels of performance. So fine.

  • @ColinLeary
    @ColinLeary Рік тому +1

    from 6:15 to the end is some of the best trading of the 2000s

  • @PL-rf4hy
    @PL-rf4hy 2 роки тому +2

    tenor was smooth as silk; listen to that lick that starts at 2:13 and how completely locked into the groove he is; great vocalist too.

  • @racehoglund7251
    @racehoglund7251 4 роки тому +10

    Man everything Larry plays is gold

  • @Damoncrieff
    @Damoncrieff 4 роки тому +10

    Wow, just in awe of Larry, he just does it so easily, looks like he doesn’t breathe, even. How great.

  • @griffot
    @griffot 4 роки тому +26

    The interaction between Veronica and Larry is just wonderful. Priceless music making. Loved the whole thing. More please.

  • @n1night635
    @n1night635 3 місяці тому +1

    Rest in Peace Larry, I wish more people could have known your wonderful playing.

  • @Blijdenstein
    @Blijdenstein 4 роки тому +6

    Funny Chase chorus between Veronica and Larry!

  • @sergequeops1978
    @sergequeops1978 3 роки тому +3

    j'aurais capoté voir ca en personne!bravo!!!

  • @SkiCoach1
    @SkiCoach1 3 роки тому +2

    Larry was my high school band arranger at my high school in South Jersey and taught saxophone to the reed players. He was Anne Margaret's arranger, and a great jazz man.

  • @omiecrockett3630
    @omiecrockett3630 Рік тому +4

    Rip Larry

  • @lawrencesiazon7925
    @lawrencesiazon7925 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful song and singing and band is mean. My wife favorite song ❤❤ I miss her so much I love you Yobo 😂❤

  • @NeoManoscaMusic
    @NeoManoscaMusic 2 роки тому +2

    Well, That's rare. Melodic bass solo. Really good!

  • @MyBailey777
    @MyBailey777 4 роки тому +3

    My God! A Giant! Taste, Swing, Fire!

  • @arleih1527
    @arleih1527 4 роки тому +4

    fenomenal singing!!!!!love s uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

  • @amseminario
    @amseminario 4 місяці тому +1

    Sounds amazing !

  • @jeanandersen9880
    @jeanandersen9880 2 роки тому +3

    She can sing anything, so good jazz group . She just gets better and better love her voice.really love to see her in person. Never events are close to here far away in Colorado, California.

  • @jimedelstein7184
    @jimedelstein7184 4 роки тому +6

    Larry, You sound better each time I hear you. Veronica Swift very nice.

  • @marcmatthys.pianist
    @marcmatthys.pianist 2 місяці тому +1

    Incredible sax solo !!

  • @skyfire8950
    @skyfire8950 Рік тому +4

    What a band, I can’t believe they got Anthony Fantano on the trumpet.

    • @TommyCosterMusic
      @TommyCosterMusic 2 місяці тому +3

      Lmao, that trumpet player was not cool in any way.

  • @SightNSoundBand
    @SightNSoundBand 3 роки тому +4

    Swingin' sax...great tone and ideas...

  • @tamadoer
    @tamadoer 3 роки тому +8

    Great, great Larry McKenna. Fantastic musician!

  • @ygunko
    @ygunko 2 роки тому +1

    Larry Mc Kenna, the true bop soloing. Perfect

  • @egyptianminor
    @egyptianminor 2 роки тому +2

    Perfect sax solo. Larry McKenna , never heard of him, gonna definitely check him out. - amazing how there are many amazing world class veterans that I don't know of.... Trumpet, piano and bass great, drums swing hard and VS is really a fantastic singer.

    • @egyptianminor
      @egyptianminor 2 роки тому

      Correction, of course I've heard him, but was a so enthralled by the full ensemble and set list that i forgot. He is on an absolutely outstanding album called '4 Bothers 7', but the criminally underrated and very original Tenor saxophonist Frank Tiberi , The album is amazing coz they do kinda like a 'small big band' thing, w/ a Trio rhythm section (David Birman-piano, Lynn Seaton-upright bass and scat vocals and Matt Wilson-drums), plus Tiberi, McKenna and John Nugent on tenors and Mike Brignola on baritone. Amazing arrangements and great playing, a beautiful mix of the Big Band era arrangements and some great improvisations and trading between the horns and ocasional hold no barrels Post Bop soloing . Highly recommend album.

  • @irishmuso7129
    @irishmuso7129 16 днів тому

    Yes Larry!

  • @БорисЧунтонов
    @БорисЧунтонов Рік тому +1

    Thank You!

  • @sergequeops1978
    @sergequeops1978 4 роки тому +5

    woww époustouflant Larry ...mind-boggling Larry and super nice vero voice! bravo encore!!!!

  • @helgeaaen9962
    @helgeaaen9962 3 роки тому +2

    very good swing!!!!!!

  • @racehoglund7251
    @racehoglund7251 Рік тому +3

    RIP Larry McKenna🫶

  • @ffking1357b
    @ffking1357b 29 днів тому

    The amount of jazz language in Larry solo is crazy! 🤯

  • @RalphDratman
    @RalphDratman 3 місяці тому

    This is a wonderful session with Veronica Swift

  • @bryanrendleman2001
    @bryanrendleman2001 3 роки тому +1

    Larry blew it all away!

  • @rogeriocusin4045
    @rogeriocusin4045 4 роки тому +4

    Beautiful !!! Amazing !!! Lovely !!!! Wondeful !!! Simply contagious !!!

  • @MrPhotoBlitz
    @MrPhotoBlitz 4 роки тому +4

    Check out Ms. Swift's recordings. They are excellent. Thanks to Melissa Gilstrap, I have listened to a lot of Larry McKenna lately.

  • @nathanalexander2540
    @nathanalexander2540 2 роки тому +1

    Million loves, God speed

  • @coosoorlog
    @coosoorlog 2 роки тому +1

    What a tone! And swinging like crazy! I mean when I was 83 I could hardly get a half decent sound out of the sax

  • @erichuang7524
    @erichuang7524 3 роки тому +1

    AMAZING all across the board! The pianist taught me at a jazz summer camp

    • @boborrahood
      @boborrahood 3 роки тому

      Could that have been Jazz Camp West? Your name sounds familiar.

  • @TheSlayerswe
    @TheSlayerswe 3 місяці тому

    Larrys playing is amazing, great lines!

  • @lindawentink2725
    @lindawentink2725 Рік тому

    Omw. So beautiful. Sitting in netherlands but right back in the mother city❤

  • @jstringer4900
    @jstringer4900 4 роки тому +5

    Awesome Veronica, I've been waiting for a vocalist like this. Great musicians all around!

  • @charlesperforms
    @charlesperforms Рік тому +1

    Larry and the perfect phrases

  • @timmo491
    @timmo491 3 роки тому +1

    Bravo Bravo Larry!

  • @robertsanders6518
    @robertsanders6518 3 роки тому +1

    Larry and Veronica. Wonderful.

  • @tonywarren2267
    @tonywarren2267 2 роки тому +1

    One of the truly great players and improvisers.An inspiration to all musicians.

  • @ajgavin4141
    @ajgavin4141 3 роки тому +1

    what a Legend

  • @dr.chrisketo7193
    @dr.chrisketo7193 4 роки тому +1

    Triple thumbs up from Spain & Germany

  • @Cymbalgroove
    @Cymbalgroove 4 роки тому +4

    Beautiful Larry and my man Joe Strasser on drums.

  • @jemesax
    @jemesax 4 роки тому +3

    This made my day. Thanks!

  • @marcelokallil2195
    @marcelokallil2195 4 роки тому +6

    Wonderful! Thank you!

  • @iFreeTraveler
    @iFreeTraveler 4 роки тому +3

    Wonderful ~~~~

  • @arthurgamez9436
    @arthurgamez9436 3 роки тому +2

    I love this great sounds

  • @andigruber1377
    @andigruber1377 Рік тому

    Such a great sax legend, can't get enough of him, tremendous sound!!! Veronica's voice is very convincing, lovely, clear, but yet so experienced!! Gorgious performance!!❤

  • @cjgaddy
    @cjgaddy Рік тому

    INCREDIBLE!!!

  • @bobhoekstra691
    @bobhoekstra691 3 роки тому +1

    WOW!

  • @yussefnimer1019
    @yussefnimer1019 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful X ;) UK

  • @TrudiL13
    @TrudiL13 2 роки тому +1

    Love this!!!

  • @JOSEROBERTODEBARROSTORRES
    @JOSEROBERTODEBARROSTORRES Рік тому

    I LOVE!

  • @dougboyer210
    @dougboyer210 4 роки тому +1

    Fantastic all!

  • @MrJazzohjazz
    @MrJazzohjazz 4 роки тому +1

    Terrific.

  • @kathyingraham6549
    @kathyingraham6549 3 роки тому

    Yeah!! Great!!!

  • @elmerhernandez8385
    @elmerhernandez8385 3 роки тому

    Woooow is beautiful 😍 🎷 and 🎤 🎶 Veroooooo 😍

  • @kenricci7002
    @kenricci7002 2 роки тому

    WOW! Thank you!!!! Larry McKenna ~ wonderful

  • @eventimusicain
    @eventimusicain 6 місяців тому

    beautiful is magic

  • @billcherry5852
    @billcherry5852 4 роки тому +1

    Larry is TOTALLY awesome!

  • @bdbop
    @bdbop 4 роки тому +2

    Really enjoyable to see and hear! Veronica Swift is truly up and coming and will leave her mark - great voice and phrasing. Beautiful tenor sounds from Larry McKenna. And hello Joe!! Great to see you swinging it hard - loved your solo, too!

  • @cagdeorok
    @cagdeorok 2 роки тому

    Saw that? Veronica waving hello to the two guys on the winds🤗🤗 she is kind person🌹🌹

  • @patrickyoung3503
    @patrickyoung3503 2 роки тому

    My first time to hear this ensemble . Fabulous jazz from all the band . Great post thanks you .

  • @kennybradshaw2122
    @kennybradshaw2122 4 роки тому +2

    Absolutely superb! Pure class from the first note!

  • @윤웅철색소폰노래
    @윤웅철색소폰노래 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderful

  • @thebutchersdog200
    @thebutchersdog200 3 роки тому

    Absolutely incredible.. if my dad was only here to enjoy this as I did

  • @derycktrahair8108
    @derycktrahair8108 3 роки тому +6

    Lesson for singers = Do your thing but Never upstage the soloist who is really filling in until your next display of brilliance.

  • @ariportela6233
    @ariportela6233 3 роки тому +2

    Um idoso jovem de mais de 90 anos tocando saxofone fazendo toda diferença. Parabéns!

  • @abrahamurbano114
    @abrahamurbano114 4 роки тому +2

    ¡ Amazing ! 👌

  • @harryaxe5167
    @harryaxe5167 4 роки тому +2

    Veronica Swift you become more talented every time you perform!

  • @kwakkyuil
    @kwakkyuil 3 роки тому +2

    선생님 건강하세요~👍

  • @professorbrancomellobercho3009
    @professorbrancomellobercho3009 3 роки тому

    Good, so very beautiful beautiful and beautiful…

  • @SkonrokkenTV
    @SkonrokkenTV 2 роки тому

    The old-timer is rocking it!

  • @HughOKelly
    @HughOKelly 3 роки тому +1

    What a band, what is singer,lovely sax and piano playing ❤️❤️❤️

  • @randomguy6127
    @randomguy6127 4 роки тому +1

    Lovely

  • @angelamason8797
    @angelamason8797 3 роки тому

    Magnificent Larry, never heard of him before, but I stumbled upon this live performance and I'm glad. Real musician, we need some more like Larry. Love that music, great Larry.

  • @jonathanorellana-sanchez2971
    @jonathanorellana-sanchez2971 2 роки тому

    I can’t stop smiling during Larry McKenna’s solo. He is such a legend!!!