Superb. No saxophone player in the world could have done that solo the way Bradford played with Sting on Roxanne. It actually makes me cry every note perfect. every feel is perfect. He didn't plan that Bradford's soul. His tone this feel everything I've never heard a soprano saxophone with that sound. It's a gift. God-given. I wish God had given me that type of talent to play my soprano with the feel and perfection of Bradford Marsalis. Thank you Bradford❤🙏
This is the great example of true mastery of accompaniment, knowing when to play and what to play so that it enhances the song without overshadowing performer
Playing over Stings voice?. i wouldn't compete with perfection , although the call and answer is beautiful, the crowd instantly reacts, i hear beautiful understated swells and harmonies, all personal taste .
One of the funniest bits anybody has ever done is when Eddie Murphy could be heard singing Roxanne from his jail cell. Just destroyed me to tears. I'll never forget it, it'll never leave my mind, maybe even when I die.
Just a great performance. Sting is always awesome, and Branford was great. I just saw his brother Wynton a couple months ago (awesome guy, completely dedicated to true music and not selling out). Probably my favorite performance of Roxanne that I've heard yet.
Branford is a rarity! Most people who have super strong opinions about what’s good music and what’s not good music typically aren’t as special as they think they are. Not Branford!…..Not Branford.
Beautiful!!! But my favorite still performed by the Police, (meant to be Rock /power mixed with emotions:). Moon on Bourbon Street played by Branford (Blue Turtles) and Sting voice was amazing!!
@MattieSongbird but i agree with everything you are saying!! Unfortunately it is a very common thing (at least from my experience) to find jazz musicians that think they can play any style, but can't play rock music (for example). And it's because they think rock music is "easy" to play and there for they don't have to work on it. Any one with an ear could hear the difference from a rock player to a jazz player. But there ARE jazz musicians that are also great at rock music!! it's just rare
eine klampfe, eine stimme, ein sax. jede menge impliziter time, ein paar angesägte akkorde, das original immer im hinterkopf, frei im raum schwebend und dennoch präzise und transparent... einfach genießen...
I somewhere heard that Kenny G was a really great jazz musician before he decided to go commercial. But we will probably never know how good he could have become if he had continued playing that kind of music.
is it just me? when branford takes the key change into major at the last, i swear sting loses the guitar rhythm completely, branford rescues him by marking the tempo, but sting's voice is all he's got left under conscious control... sounds like i'm criticizing, but honestly, if they're getting that deep into it with each other on stage, that is pure bravery, and although it comes out a bit smudgy, it sounds epic and authentic and of that moment
@MattieSongbird If a person is equally versed in all genres and styles of playing, calling them a "Jazz Musician" would be miss leading. A "Jazz Musician" is obviously someone who specializes in Jazz, and SOME TIMES, I find they look down on other genres of music as "lesser" or "easier". I agree that what makes a good musician is loving music in all it's colors, shapes and sizes, but still there is a tendency to favor one genre over another. But that is what makes the world of so diverse.
![Sting - with Branford Marsalis - 'Englishman in New York' [HD] | North Sea Jazz (2013)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/keNCpzbBPNI/mqdefault.jpg)
Brilliant petformance .Masterful soprano playing from Branford .He knows exactly when to burn and never overplays during vocals.
Very impressive. love Branford and Sting here
I love Branford, Sting knows how to find good musicians Marsalis, Miller et cetera...
Superb. No saxophone player in the world could have done that solo the way Bradford played with Sting on Roxanne. It actually makes me cry every note perfect. every feel is perfect. He didn't plan that Bradford's soul. His tone this feel everything I've never heard a soprano saxophone with that sound. It's a gift. God-given. I wish God had given me that type of talent to play my soprano with the feel and perfection of Bradford Marsalis. Thank you Bradford❤🙏
I can't get over Branford's take on this song. It always amazes me when a musician takes a song and truly makes it his own. FANTASTIC!
Branford's accompaniment on this song is simply amazing. The solo is so good it hurts. Fantastic performance.
Branford's definately one of the best soprano players around, beautiful sound, amazing technique
Branford here amply demonstrates his prowess. His playing is sympathetic, respectful yet authoritive - just wonderful.
Sting and Marsalis are magical
One of the best things ever recorded. PERIOD.
A classic live in a new arrangemet with Branford Marsalis so good so jazzy!
Sting with Marsalis...awesome!
best version ever
The Music playing in Paradise...
Gorgeous velvety sax tone.
This is the great example of true mastery of accompaniment, knowing when to play and what to play so that it enhances the song without overshadowing performer
Preparati ed ispirati....
Un piacere da vedere ed ascoltare.
One of many Branford masterclasses
I started learning saxophone after hearing Branford Marsalis on this piece.
Anti stress is marsalis on the sax :)
Brandford totally kills it..🔝
They don't make good music like this one ! Branford Killer solo !!
Branford Marsalis is a musical genius. I LOVE soprano. You can fly, like Charlie Bird Parker.
this is a brilliant version. It's one of my favourite :)
I have listened to many song (roxanne) performed by Sting, but this version seem to me the best, the most beautiful, magnificent.
That's because Branford Marsalis's contribution to this verson
Playing over Stings voice?. i wouldn't compete with perfection , although the call and answer is beautiful, the crowd instantly reacts, i hear beautiful understated swells and harmonies, all personal taste .
How cool it is to see the "click" when two great musicians who used to play with each other meet again after a long time. It's a pure enjoyment.
Perhaps the greatest duet ever recorded in the history of human music :-O
Riesce ad emozionarmi in qualsiasi versione lui la canti. Grande!
I know many people have commented on Branfords playing on this song but MAN!! his playing is AMAZING!! The Tone!!
Appreciate the upload
One of the funniest bits anybody has ever done is when Eddie Murphy could be heard singing Roxanne from his jail cell. Just destroyed me to tears. I'll never forget it, it'll never leave my mind, maybe even when I die.
the solo and ending are magic moments
The lesson here: say a lot with a little. Sax players (and all other musicians) take note
Are you comparing the sax to the piano?
@@pardist it’s all music, right?
@@musicmanson yes but piano is a bit harder to relate to.
Da pelle d’oca
Branford Marsalis e Sting! Fantástico!
I listen to this at least once a day.
I play this verbatim, nuances included, it never fails to be a show stopper.
Superlativi Fantastici
Just a great performance. Sting is always awesome, and Branford was great. I just saw his brother Wynton a couple months ago (awesome guy, completely dedicated to true music and not selling out). Probably my favorite performance of Roxanne that I've heard yet.
Are they touring this year
Isso que é um belo som de sax soprano. Parabéns!!!
2 greats
I think this is one of the best examples of 2 styles coming together in an 'amazing grace' way!
This is a jazzy feel and I like it 10 years after it still looks good!
ya Roxanne with Branford is another music
exceptionnel, mériterais d'être plus connue
Brilliant. Brilliant.
the best version of Roxanne!! just in my opinion!!!!!
Bravo!! stinig è mitico..
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love Sting!
Thanks for posting this.
It's fantastic.
Simplesmente Incriveis Maravilhosossss❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
is...........magic...................
branford is the one!!
😍
Beautiful
Fantastic version, the story of Roxanne shuld be made on to a movie or a musical
Branford is a rarity! Most people who have super strong opinions about what’s good music and what’s not good music typically aren’t as special as they think they are. Not Branford!…..Not Branford.
this is unbelievable! i heard them play this at live aid and it blew me away! Branford Marsallis is fucking unreal!
Stupenda :-)))
beautiful, thanks for posting
Con il sax soprano brenford dio in terra
el buen gusto musical en su máxima expresión!
Awesome !!!
BRIVIDI!!
Wow...
Amazing. Top top top.
wow - it's crazy :-)
dior bendijo a brandford con ese talento jovencita!!!
He sure is! I LOVE this version, justy because of him. Anybody knows if this version is on a CD__?
awsome
ГЕНИАЛЬНО!
Beautiful!!! But my favorite still performed by the Police, (meant to be Rock /power mixed with emotions:).
Moon on Bourbon Street played by Branford (Blue Turtles) and Sting voice was amazing!!
great saxo
If you are interested in an amazing analisys of what Bradfordis doing, go check Bob?s Reynolds analysis of this performance.
this is just too sick!
amen hermano
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!
❤
Muy bueno
Cool !!
Do not ewen try to comment on Bradfurds background. He is the jazz-history with Bird-Miles-Lester Young-Sonny Rollins-Trane.
@MattieSongbird Actually VERY well said !
el buen gusto en su máxima expresión
懐かしいなあぁ。いい音。ブランフォードカッコイイデス。
As a perfect street artist 's performance
Anyone know of any other minimalistic arrangements like this of other songs on UA-cam?
@MattieSongbird but i agree with everything you are saying!!
Unfortunately it is a very common thing (at least from my experience) to find jazz musicians that think they can play any style, but can't play rock music (for example).
And it's because they think rock music is "easy" to play and there for they don't have to work on it.
Any one with an ear could hear the difference from a rock player to a jazz player.
But there ARE jazz musicians that are also great at rock music!! it's just rare
just take everything off and leave d sax solo for me,awesome performance...
listen and enjoy!!
eine klampfe, eine stimme, ein sax. jede menge impliziter time, ein paar angesägte akkorde, das original immer im hinterkopf, frei im raum schwebend und dennoch präzise und transparent... einfach genießen...
Sting, Marsalis & Co. Ltd.
I somewhere heard that Kenny G was a really great jazz musician before he decided to go commercial. But we will probably never know how good he could have become if he had continued playing that kind of music.
Who’s here after Bob Reynolds’ video?
yes sir
🙋🏻
Me
solo at 1:31
1:40
thats the branford sax playing that the only woman I ever loved (racheal moreno) introduced me to smooth jazz sound.
Branford isnt a Smooth Jazz Musician...
Sting is a genius!
dove si può trovare questo concerto?
Branford freaking Marsalis! Are you kidding me?
@MattieSongbird there are plenty of musicians that play only jazz
is it just me? when branford takes the key change into major at the last, i swear sting loses the guitar rhythm completely, branford rescues him by marking the tempo, but sting's voice is all he's got left under conscious control...
sounds like i'm criticizing, but honestly, if they're getting that deep into it with each other on stage, that is pure bravery, and although it comes out a bit smudgy, it sounds epic and authentic and of that moment
@MattieSongbird If a person is equally versed in all genres and styles of playing, calling them a "Jazz Musician" would be miss leading. A "Jazz Musician" is obviously someone who specializes in Jazz, and SOME TIMES, I find they look down on other genres of music as "lesser" or "easier".
I agree that what makes a good musician is loving music in all it's colors, shapes and sizes, but still there is a tendency to favor one genre over another. But that is what makes the world of so diverse.