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❤🙏
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 .
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
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!!
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.
@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
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
You're right. He frequently held it. But holding a knife doesn't make me a chef or a hitman, just as holding an instrument doesn't make me good at playing it.
![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...
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!
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❤🙏
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
One of the best things ever recorded. PERIOD.
Sting and Marsalis are magical
best version ever
Branford here amply demonstrates his prowess. His playing is sympathetic, respectful yet authoritive - just wonderful.
A classic live in a new arrangemet with Branford Marsalis so good so jazzy!
Sting with Marsalis...awesome!
Gorgeous velvety sax tone.
I started learning saxophone after hearing Branford Marsalis on this piece.
They don't make good music like this one ! Branford Killer solo !!
Preparati ed ispirati....
Un piacere da vedere ed ascoltare.
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
Brandford totally kills it..🔝
Perhaps the greatest duet ever recorded in the history of human music :-O
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.
Branford Marsalis is a musical genius. I LOVE soprano. You can fly, like Charlie Bird Parker.
Anti stress is marsalis on the sax :)
Superlativi Fantastici
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 .
Riesce ad emozionarmi in qualsiasi versione lui la canti. Grande!
One of many Branford masterclasses
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
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 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.
I know many people have commented on Branfords playing on this song but MAN!! his playing is AMAZING!! The Tone!!
Appreciate the upload
Brilliant. Brilliant.
The Music playing in Paradise...
Who’s here after Bob Reynolds’ video?
yes sir
🙋🏻
I listen to this at least once a day.
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.
I play this verbatim, nuances included, it never fails to be a show stopper.
the solo and ending are magic moments
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.
Branford Marsalis e Sting! Fantástico!
I think this is one of the best examples of 2 styles coming together in an 'amazing grace' way!
the best version of Roxanne!! just in my opinion!!!!!
2 greats
Isso que é um belo som de sax soprano. Parabéns!!!
Da pelle d’oca
Con il sax soprano brenford dio in terra
ya Roxanne with Branford is another music
Thanks for posting this.
It's fantastic.
This is a jazzy feel and I like it 10 years after it still looks good!
Bravo!! stinig è mitico..
this is unbelievable! i heard them play this at live aid and it blew me away! Branford Marsallis is fucking unreal!
I love Sting!
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic version, the story of Roxanne shuld be made on to a movie or a musical
branford is the one!!
exceptionnel, mériterais d'être plus connue
beautiful, thanks for posting
Do not ewen try to comment on Bradfurds background. He is the jazz-history with Bird-Miles-Lester Young-Sonny Rollins-Trane.
Wow...
dior bendijo a brandford con ese talento jovencita!!!
😍
懐かしいなあぁ。いい音。ブランフォードカッコイイデス。
is...........magic...................
Beautiful
If you are interested in an amazing analisys of what Bradfordis doing, go check Bob?s Reynolds analysis of this performance.
❤
Simplesmente Incriveis Maravilhosossss❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤
wow - it's crazy :-)
Stupenda :-)))
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!!
Awesome !!!
Amazing. Top top top.
BRIVIDI!!
el buen gusto musical en su máxima expresión!
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...
this is just too sick!
just take everything off and leave d sax solo for me,awesome performance...
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!
el buen gusto en su máxima expresión
As a perfect street artist 's performance
Cool !!
Branford freaking Marsalis! Are you kidding me?
He sure is! I LOVE this version, justy because of him. Anybody knows if this version is on a CD__?
amen hermano
Sting, Marsalis & Co. Ltd.
awsome
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...
great saxo
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.
Muy bueno
@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
@MattieSongbird Actually VERY well said !
Sting is a genius!
that soprano, too...
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
listen and enjoy!!
Are they touring this year
That solo...
Sting's stupidly high individual voice and Branford's killing soprano playing = multiple eargasm.
bellissima versione. quasi quasi sopporto il suo narcisismo.
You're right. He frequently held it. But holding a knife doesn't make me a chef or a hitman, just as holding an instrument doesn't make me good at playing it.