No exploration of Latin music is complete without a selection or two from Jesse Cook, master flamenco guitarist. I was privileged once to attend his concert. Small venue, jammed and intimate. He was backed by an entire percussion ensemble (like in this vid). At his insistence, NO ONE was in their seat. EVERYONE was dancing down the aisles in a giant Rhumba fest! It was one of the finest shows I've ever been in presence for. I became aware of him initially when I found his "Montreal Live" cd in a world music bin at Barnes and Noble. I own his whole catalog now. When I had occasion after that show to meet him for an autograph, he inquired how I happened to know of him? lol And that's exactly what I told him. He was so humble and lovely...and TALL. From Canada and new in his career, he'd clearly underestimated his fresh popularity in the states. For me, he's unparalleled in his genre.
I just "discovered" Jesse Cook last night (PBS). His music has all the elements that I love. What a marvelous charismatic musician. I am transfixed by the music he and his group make; unique and exciting.
The amazing violinist is Chris Church - a Canadian from the East Coast. About ten years ago, I attended a Jesse Cook outdoor concert. It was a beautiful warm summer night sitting outdoors surrounded by the vineyards of "Jackson Estates" in the Niagara area of southern Ontario. What a fabulous evening and performace and the setting was gorgeous. I'll always remember that lovely night!
When i hear the violin coming im always like WOOOOW thats is THE sound i like the most,, it has such feelings inside the sound a violin makes .awesome.. im 31 ,, and my mother told me i should listen to him. and i am really really impressed. i will tell my children to when im older later! love from The Netherlands
Ajmaeen Mahtab Look him up on his website, on FB, etc. He is a composer, a multiinstrumentalist, a singer. He plays world music, so I doubt he needs an arabic violin, since he plays a lot of different musics. With Jesse Cook, it's a lot of new Flamenco, Rumba, some pop, and middle eastern, aslo India influence. Watch more of Jesse Cook's videos, he plays also with Smith & Dragoman, again WOrld music. But ask him about his violin.
After reading so many comments and realizing how loved these guys are around the world, I feel so privileged to say I get to see them here in my little hometown of Vernon, BC for the THIRD time!!!! Looking forward to October 2018
It's impossible to sit when listening to Jesse's music! I've been to three of his concerts and each time everyone, young and old, were up on their feet dancing almost the whole time! I love it. :)
Beyond fantastic! Completely MESMERIZING! Bravo to Jesse Cook and to all of the wonderful musicians, performers and assistants both on and off stage. This is music that shakes me right down to my soul!
Grand compositeur de très grand génie, il a composé de si belles musiques toutes plus ennivrantes les unes que les autres; je suis si heureuse de l'avoir connu, quelle belle découverte! merci pour toute cette beauté!
As a classically trained guitarist, this is one of my favorite pieces ever. My border collie and I dance around the living room to this, as if I were 20 and he were 5.
I've picked this amazing piece to skate to for my latest figure skating program. It's amazing to move to. Glorious mix of guitar and middle-eastern sounds. Love love love it.
attended Javier Limon's "FLAMENCO ORIGINES' (World Music Institute at Kaufman Hall, NY) last night with some superb young musicians and great cuating by Javier, and that has me looking for more. Loved the enrgey of this - and the beginning was 'muy flamenco'
Eine Zusammenkunft exzellenter Virtuosen , ein Erlebnis für Zuhörer und Zuschauer. Vielfältige Kulturen harmonieren perfekt miteinander bei der interpretation von Musik schlechthin.
WOW - thanks for your invite to comment - WOW - what a piece of music - what a thrill it gives, to be alive - if only it could be sent forward to all the negatives we are told of today - the energy and happiness blows me away - please everyone, join me - more positive and less negative in our world! Thanks for posting - and hugs to Jesse Cook and his group!
GREAT TO HEAR A REAL GUITARIST WITH RICK LAZAR ONE OF BEST HAND PERCUSSIONISTS AROUND! MUSIC SCENE IN TORONTO JUST SO SUPERIOR TO BC BUT COULDN; T PAY ME ANY AMOUNT TO LIVE THERE! IAN MCQUADE-WOODWINDS.
No exploration of Latin music is complete without a selection or two from Jesse Cook, master flamenco guitarist. I was privileged once to attend his concert. Small venue, jammed and intimate. He was backed by an entire percussion ensemble (like in this vid). At his insistence, NO ONE was in their seat. EVERYONE was dancing down the aisles in a giant Rhumba fest! It was one of the finest shows I've ever been in presence for. I became aware of him initially when I found his "Montreal Live" cd in a world music bin at Barnes and Noble. I own his whole catalog now. When I had occasion after that show to meet him for an autograph, he inquired how I happened to know of him? lol And that's exactly what I told him. He was so humble and lovely...and TALL. From Canada and new in his career, he'd clearly underestimated his fresh popularity in the states. For me, he's unparalleled in his genre.
I just "discovered" Jesse Cook last night (PBS). His music has all the elements that I love. What a marvelous charismatic musician. I am transfixed by the music he and his group make; unique and exciting.
One of my favourite Canadian artists. He brings the world home. I love the Arabic music so much.
If I could, I would follow this band everywhere they go and never miss a concert. The musicianship is just unparalleled!!!!!!
+Elizabeth Paine Couldn't agree with you more, Elizabeth!!!
I do not agree, we Dutchies have a masterpiece called Andre Rieu! The best in the world!
Cultures fusing through music is sublime.
I’m from my beautiful city Baghdad thanks Jesse
Thanks for mentioning Chris Church. I’ll have to look him up. He is amazing. A great violinist, indeed!
Such an amazing ble d of flamenco and Arabic music. Jesse Cook and Chris on the violin is just astounding.
The amazing violinist is Chris Church - a Canadian from the East Coast. About ten years ago, I attended a Jesse Cook outdoor concert. It was a beautiful warm summer night sitting outdoors surrounded by the vineyards of "Jackson Estates" in the Niagara area of southern Ontario. What a fabulous evening and performace and the setting was gorgeous. I'll always remember that lovely night!
When i hear the violin coming im always like WOOOOW thats is THE sound i like the most,, it has such feelings inside the sound a violin makes .awesome.. im 31 ,, and my mother told me i should listen to him. and i am really really impressed. i will tell my children to when im older later! love from The Netherlands
Why is it that music like these don't come to the mainstream or billboard.
@@albang8804 Can you tell me whether he is playing an arabic violin.
Ajmaeen Mahtab Look him up on his website, on FB, etc. He is a composer, a multiinstrumentalist, a singer. He plays world music, so I doubt he needs an arabic violin, since he plays a lot of different musics. With Jesse Cook, it's a lot of new Flamenco, Rumba, some pop, and middle eastern, aslo India influence. Watch more of Jesse Cook's videos, he plays also with Smith & Dragoman, again WOrld music. But ask him about his violin.
After reading so many comments and realizing how loved these guys are around the world, I feel so privileged to say I get to see them here in my little hometown of Vernon, BC for the THIRD time!!!! Looking forward to October 2018
The man is a genius....incredible technique...simply beautiful.
13 years later, I miss music like this...
Jessie is still making music
Brilliant, simply brilliant! Seeing them live last year was one of the musical highlights of my life.
It's impossible to sit when listening to Jesse's music! I've been to three of his concerts and each time everyone, young and old, were up on their feet dancing almost the whole time! I love it. :)
You can clearly hear the centuries of Arabic cultural influence on Spain in this piece.
@Rogin Andalusian?
YES!
和 吉他手 一样饱满帅气的曲子 久 久回荡 在心田 ,,,！
❤ love it ❤ fantastic .im dancing thank you for your music ❤️🎶🎶 ole ole❤
Beyond fantastic! Completely MESMERIZING! Bravo to Jesse Cook and to all of the wonderful musicians, performers and assistants both on and off stage. This is music that shakes me right down to my soul!
we are transformed to unknown places of wonder and amazement.
Thank you Jesse and your associates.
The best guitarist thank you for adorable performance bravo!💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏
thank you mr jesse ..your music soo nice .wowwww .baghdad my town ..
zozaea zozaya
It's in my heart 😍
Congratulations maestro ! I love listening to such beautiful music
O...M...G....Jesse Cook and the folks on this stage are absolutely amazing.
I personally love seeing the background musicians or/and dancers get a big smile on their e faces!
A great moment to share : Thank you, Dear !
I'm So proud to mention my lovely Baghdad the capital of my country
Господи !!! Какая же там бешеная
энергия!!! Это умопомрачительно!!!!охота в пляс пуститься!!!
I keep coming back to this masterpiece. It's sublime.
Love all of Jesse's music..love this as well, completely beautiful music played
in this whole concert! peace..
I absolutely love this and all of Jesse Cook's music!
Beautiful! Thank you for posting! I am falling in love with his music.
❤ Baghdad ❤
Bt
Rear
Breathing
Beneath the
The surface
Absolutely beautiful music, Thank you, Jessie Cook🙂😀🤩👏
Most people can,t appreciate how wonderful this actually is.
Well I certainly can.
What An Inspirational Music ! Greetings From Baghdad . I hope That you can tour In Baghdad someday .
N I C E!!!
I enjoy his music and the 'guest' folks that join him on stage!
Grand compositeur de très grand génie, il a composé de si belles musiques toutes plus ennivrantes les unes que les autres; je suis si heureuse de l'avoir connu, quelle belle découverte! merci pour toute cette beauté!
Самый лучший был состав тогда, замечательные исполнители и шикарный концерт!!!
i miss my home city baghdad
peace ✌️ for baghdad
اتمنالك تشوفها عن قريب ❤️🇮🇶
Amazing .. LOVE BAGDAD
Todavia me encanta esta cancion🎸🎶🎻, bravissimo !❤💫
Fangoshstatic. Always music putting everything together!!!!!!!!!!!!
Son fenomenales Jesse. Felicitaciones desde Quito- Ecuador
Beyond amazing, with a bunch of so talented artists...
I love this. It's all that was and could be.
Baghdad 💖🇮🇶love you so much 💖
Saw Jesse in Walnut Creek downtown. It was lovely. I had to ask for the evening off from work. All worth it!
So lovely to see musicians of this lvl come together and create something this beautiful. Definitely a favourite!
As a classically trained guitarist, this is one of my favorite pieces ever. My border collie and I dance around the living room to this, as if I were 20 and he were 5.
Jennifer OBrien
Too Irish Cute ☘🥂
I've picked this amazing piece to skate to for my latest figure skating program. It's amazing to move to. Glorious mix of guitar and middle-eastern sounds. Love love love it.
¡MUY BUENO! I can tell he has a deep understanding about World Root Music and he also respects the power of traditional percussion.
AMAZING MUSIC GROUP...THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
love you Baghdad and i well never forget you
الموسيقى العربية اجمل موسيقى على وجه الارض ❤️ Arabic music the most beautiful music on the face of the earth
Magnificient James Cook,Samba Squad and violinist Chris Church
CRAZY ENERGY for a journey into the here to fore unknown. LIGHT THE FUSE for the final countdown!
Baghdad in my heart ❤️
All on the stage are so awesome!👍☺
Amazing music for an amazing city..thanks Jesse
Gracias!
Just watched him in concert last night. Excellent as always.
wow I love it, is so great this composition with oriental music °!!!!!!!!!
attended Javier Limon's "FLAMENCO ORIGINES' (World Music Institute at Kaufman Hall, NY) last night with some superb young musicians and great cuating by Javier, and that has me looking for more. Loved the enrgey of this - and the beginning was 'muy flamenco'
baghdad is in my heart how far iam its still there with all lovely things
live sounds more vivid than recorded...added to my playlist!
Saw Jesse in London, Ontario some time ago. If he "comes to your town" get tickets. Amazing performer.
wow this makes me want to dance. Just fantastic.....first time I heard mr.cook was on Pandora. In love with his guitar e Dr since.Super
It's the most relaxing and tasty thing I listen to to inspire me and work....
It would be great to have Jesse Cook in Cartagena at Cafe del Mar!!!
This is music in its purest form.😘
lovely, especially the dancing parts of the music :)
It melts my heart , 💔
Wow, Jesse needs to play at the Palau de la Musica in Barcelona!
Thank you, Uncle!
Wow!This was amazing!!!🌹
Amazing Jesse as ever. ❤❤❤
Wonderful ! Thank you for sharing !!
Eine Zusammenkunft exzellenter Virtuosen , ein Erlebnis für Zuhörer und Zuschauer. Vielfältige Kulturen harmonieren perfekt miteinander bei der interpretation von Musik schlechthin.
Великолепно!👏👏👏Спасибо за подаренную радость!
WOW - thanks for your invite to comment - WOW - what a piece of music - what a thrill it gives, to be alive - if only it could be sent forward to all the negatives we are told of today - the energy and happiness blows me away - please everyone, join me - more positive and less negative in our world! Thanks for posting - and hugs to Jesse Cook and his group!
Blood boiler! James sounds and look great! Wow!
Congratulations from Brazil.👋👋
This guy was really good! I wonder if he still is...I should like to see something from now, not only 15 years ago...
He just gets better, especially as a composer. here is a more recent one I like called 'Hey'. - ua-cam.com/video/bWjgyFvZ2OA/v-deo.html -
Thank you for this.
Thank you Jesse. Danke.
This is true excellence,stunning
Great! we enjoyed every second!
Thanks for share ! Pure Passion et Musique ! Respect
AWESOME
Just wanted to add that Jesse, Chris Church and the Samba Squad are located in Canada!
It is very very awesome!!!
In love with his music!
Awesome, love the extra percussion energy!
No lo conocía hasta hoy y me ha emocionado mucho , tanto como cuando oigo a mi amado Paco de Lucia!!!
GREAT TO HEAR A REAL GUITARIST WITH RICK LAZAR ONE OF BEST HAND
PERCUSSIONISTS AROUND! MUSIC SCENE IN TORONTO JUST SO SUPERIOR TO BC BUT COULDN; T PAY ME ANY AMOUNT TO LIVE THERE!
IAN MCQUADE-WOODWINDS.
L♥VE
From Baghdad !
Awesome!!!
Hot like HELL,love it!!!!!
Superb , thank you !
thankyou for carying on the culture
Baghdad Is my city❤️
I love Jesse
Baghdad the greatest place in the word !