As a drummer I'd like to take a moment to recognize the impeccable time of Gene Wright on this tune. He is laying those half notes down like soft, buttery concrete, creating the magic carpet *(with Joe) on which Dave and Paul fly.
I am a student of Joe Morello. Dave was on my radio show. BCDrummer Beautifully, poetically stated here. I really like your word imagery. Gene is the only one who is still alive. Anyway--great comment.
@@Bruce_Peters Yes. Thank you for letting me know. When I wrote that a year ago, Mr. Wright was still very much with us, but as you point out,, he recently passed! In a different kind of a way, Gene was like Joyce Randolph, who is the last surviving member of The Honeymooners! Anyway, thanks for pointing out Gene's passing. He was a magnificent "anchor" of that iconic group.
Desmond’s solo has almost no 8th lines. The structure is so different than most other saxophonists in jazz. He almost slows down throughout the solo, sustaining even more notes, like he’s riding a wave to shore. The band is listening so intently, they become that wave for him. It’s goddamn beautiful
Have that "Take Ten" LP where Paul has written those liner notes instead of George Avakian, and it's such fantastic barbed witI still laugh at the part about Jim Hall, the guitarist.@@marcellomentasimonsennico5670
I read that Desmond's composition “Wendy” was actually improvised one night on his solo on “For All We Know" with his "Canadian" group. It was a lick that spanned the song, so Ed Bickert told him he had a new song with it, so it became "Wendy" (the name of one of his girlfriends at the time). So "Wendy" uses the chord changes of “For All We Know" with his improvised melody.
Dave Brubeck’s “In Your Own Sweet Way” takes the circle of fifths all the way from A to B, omitting just the final E that leads back to A. They’re all 7th chords: A7-D7-G7-C7-F7-Bb7-Eb7-Ab7-Db7-Gb7-B7. And it’s not an exercise. It’s a beautiful song.
As a former pupil of Milhaud and Schönberg, Dave is not only a brilliant pianist, he is capable of really swinging even if the jazz critics of the 50's and 60's found him rather brutal with the keyboard. It was balanced with the smooth and subtle sound of Paul who seems to effloresce the keys and blow in the mouthpiece as if he was kissing a woman...Pure Desmond.
Hardly, if ever, a pianist has been so well filmed as here. His fingering and voicing can be clearly seen. And how about Pauls chorus? What a masterpiece!!
Despite the criticism of his piano playing, Dave Brubeck became one of the most famous jazz musicians. His compositions became jazz standards. His combo was one of the best. The contributions of Paul Desmond contributed to his the success of the combo.
One of the all time great groups... listen to Dave play in a couple keys at once... and then stride...WHO could do that...Dave could...and then Joe and Gene holding it together for Paul! Are you kidding! The play emotionally.They are poets. They tell the story.
I’ve seen a lot of the jazz giants live before they passed away. Brubeck was possibly the best. One of the most popular figures in jazz and yet still somehow overlooked
Thank you for uploading this beautiful, gently swinging song by the great classic Brubeck quartet (@least they sound like DAVE, GENE,JOE,and PAUL)! THANKFULLY, NO STUPID youtube ads to mess with it!!!
Nice!...... Strangely enough, I've been playing this tune for ages and this is the first time I've heard the original. Miles, Bill Evans and Tommy Flanagan were my influences for interpreting this piece.
Brubeck wrote a lot of fine tunes, none better than 'Sweet Way.' my personal favorite recording was at the '56 Newport Festival. not to be (too) negative, but Brubeck couldn't pay his rhythm section enough, because they took such a terrible beating trying to make Brubeck swing. halfway through most solos, he'd go to his two-fisted sledge hammer and swing went out the window.
As a drummer I'd like to take a moment to recognize the impeccable time of Gene Wright on this tune. He is laying those half notes down like soft, buttery concrete, creating the magic carpet *(with Joe) on which Dave and Paul fly.
I am a student of Joe Morello. Dave was on my radio show. BCDrummer Beautifully, poetically stated here. I really like your word imagery. Gene is the only one who is still alive. Anyway--great comment.
@@joecaroselli5858 Gene just passed away Dec 30. :(
@@Bruce_Peters Yes. Thank you for letting me know. When I wrote that a year ago, Mr. Wright was still very much with us, but as you point out,, he recently passed! In a different kind of a way, Gene was like Joyce Randolph, who is the last surviving member of The Honeymooners! Anyway, thanks for pointing out Gene's passing. He was a magnificent "anchor" of that iconic group.
Desmond’s solo has almost no 8th lines. The structure is so different than most other saxophonists in jazz. He almost slows down throughout the solo, sustaining even more notes, like he’s riding a wave to shore. The band is listening so intently, they become that wave for him. It’s goddamn beautiful
"I have won several prizes as the world's slowest alto player, as well as a special award in 1961 for quietness." (Paul Desmond)
@@marcellomentasimonsennico5670 Wow man! 😧
This is a comment that deserves a Nobel prize ❤
Have that "Take Ten" LP where Paul has written those liner notes instead of George Avakian, and it's such fantastic barbed witI still laugh at the part about Jim Hall, the guitarist.@@marcellomentasimonsennico5670
Desmond's solo is so perfect, like a whole new song, the true master of melody.
It really is like a new song when he demonstrates how it's done... unbelievable even to this day he remains one of a kind
I read that Desmond's composition “Wendy” was actually improvised one night on his solo on “For All We Know" with his "Canadian" group. It was a lick that spanned the song, so Ed Bickert told him he had a new song with it, so it became "Wendy" (the name of one of his girlfriends at the time). So "Wendy" uses the chord changes of “For All We Know" with his improvised melody.
Genius
Dave Brubeck’s “In Your Own Sweet Way” takes the circle of fifths all the way from A to B, omitting just the final E that leads back to A. They’re all 7th chords: A7-D7-G7-C7-F7-Bb7-Eb7-Ab7-Db7-Gb7-B7. And it’s not an exercise. It’s a beautiful song.
Paul Desmond’s tone can be picked out whenever an alto sax is heard
One of the greatest jazz quartets in history.
Perfection doesn't exist, they say...then you see these guys and you change your mind.
Dave could really play open 10ths like that so easily...his hands must of been huge....
Huge hands…..
As a former pupil of Milhaud and Schönberg, Dave is not only a brilliant pianist, he is capable of really swinging even if the jazz critics of the 50's and 60's found him rather brutal with the keyboard. It was balanced with the smooth and subtle sound of Paul who seems to effloresce the keys and blow in the mouthpiece as if he was kissing a woman...Pure Desmond.
The best alto sax ever
When Desmond comes in I'm blown away!
For nearly 50 years my Brother and I have said Paul had the greatest, "Come-ins and "Go-outs" of anybody.....
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Hardly, if ever, a pianist has been so well filmed as here. His fingering and voicing can be clearly seen. And how about Pauls chorus? What a masterpiece!!
So lovely
I still don't think there is a better Piano/Saxophone combo than Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond.
Wrong! Listen to Lester Young & Teddy Wilson's "Our love is here to stay".
Ellington and Coltrane are a pretty banging duo. But I agree these cats are great
Charlie Rouse and Thelonious Monk. Coltrane and Tyner.
A man of character and class
Despite the criticism of his piano playing, Dave Brubeck became one of the most famous jazz musicians. His compositions became jazz standards. His combo was one of the best. The contributions of Paul Desmond contributed to his the success of the combo.
Es un tema dulce ..pero a la vez triste y bello❤
Beautiful melody and chords. Dave Brubeck is a master composer.
Paul Desmond tone is sweet as honey.
Le son de l'alto de Paul Desmond est toujours un régal ...
This is like a Heavenly Floating Trip through the Stars! Awwwww!
One of the greatest jazz combos.
Paul Desmond was essential to the quartet.
One of the all time great groups... listen to Dave play in a couple keys at once...
and then stride...WHO could do that...Dave could...and then Joe and Gene holding it together
for Paul! Are you kidding! The play emotionally.They are poets. They tell the story.
Excellent. Beautiful harmomies.
The guy I love reposted this, I didn't read the title, I just putted my headphones on and the phone down. I thought, how sweet...
I’ve seen a lot of the jazz giants live before they passed away. Brubeck was possibly the best. One of the most popular figures in jazz and yet still somehow overlooked
Desmond's solo...👍👍
Creo que son el mejor cuarteto de Jazz de todos los tiempos . Estaban a ese gran nivel en el 64 ,,, La música de hoy día está muy por debajo .
Thank you for uploading this beautiful, gently swinging song by the great classic Brubeck quartet (@least they sound like DAVE, GENE,JOE,and PAUL)! THANKFULLY, NO STUPID youtube ads to mess with it!!!
Interesting to hear this song sans interlude and looking back into its creation.
very nice composition !!!!
Wonderful desert morning gift! Thanks!
So wonderful to see them on video,Many times I saw them at the festival hall London and miss them all very much ❤Dancing spirit unfolding on you tube
Soooo nice....
Brilliant!
Nice!...... Strangely enough, I've been playing this tune for ages and this is the first time I've heard the original.
Miles, Bill Evans and Tommy Flanagan were my influences for interpreting this piece.
Dave master!!!.
One of my favorite pieces of music.
Paul Desmond - so slick. Tnx for posting this.
Excelente tema
I live this so much thank u ☺️
So beautiful.
Amazing how big were Brubeck's hands
increible
Just loverly. .......
+ love. ❤️❤️❤️
Ah, so THAT'S what the real changes are!
Yes a true genius
wish i could like twice
The days when you earned your stripes in music with talent, not a big ass
Yes
ok boomer
@@hxcliekomg *crickets*
@@hxcliekomg said the person with pictures of big asses all over his room's walls
@@johnvalentine3456 umm i'm a jazz musician, my walls are bare lol
Wonderful footage!
He looked to his left hand at the end. A final flourish? Not coming.
PhilWoods version is mind blowing!
Love it!
Economy of means...
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Paul Desmond had a tone that wad second to none. It was diffrrent from Charlie Parker. He was of the Lee Konitz school.
there was a long video of one of their gigs. like 45 minutes long and they took it down. does anyone know where the video went??????
Does Paul Desmond play one note at 5:56? the minor third? that's just outrageous. He's a gift-they all are. Thanks for posting?
It's F with Eb in bass. Then :F,E,Eb,D (chromatic slide)
Thank you!@@muzikant_1988
what strength reed do you think desmond is using?
He claimed a rico 3.5
Trueno sos vos?
1:26
I prefere the Nothing Beleteas
Brubeck wrote a lot of fine tunes, none better than 'Sweet Way.' my personal favorite recording was at the '56 Newport Festival.
not to be (too) negative, but Brubeck couldn't pay his rhythm section enough, because they took such a terrible beating trying to make Brubeck swing. halfway through most solos, he'd go to his two-fisted sledge hammer and swing went out the window.
Desmond is not a blow hard.