In the winter of 1970, I hitch-hiked from Bradford, England to Manchester (40 miles) to watch the Duke when all his long-serving stars were there. It was possibly the most wonderful evening of my cultural life. Leaving the concert after midnight, I stuck my thumb up, more in hope than in expectation, and within 30 minutes obtained a lift which took me within easy walking distance back to my student residence in Bradford.
This is one of the most amazing exhibitions of high note trumpet in the history of the world, on stage probably un micd, scream a d above triple c over the whole band, unreal cat was the greatest
Wow! Great version of a great song. His intros to this tune were always interesting. I hadn't heard this one before. Sam Woodyard was hot here too. Just great. Thanks.
tightly arranged for the saxophone section, this intricate melody pointed the way for the big-band swing era and became one of ellington's most enduring instrumentals.
@@SintexEra @SoundwaveofJavi And yet this was shot *in London, not* in the U.S. Slavery in the UK was abolished in 1833. This is of course not to say that racism didn't/doesn't exist in the UK, but the fact that this isn't the U.S. undercuts the Jim Crow argument. The greater likelihood is that this is a reserved British audience who either (a) was dismissive of Ellington or (b) more likely accorded Ellington the significant respect that was common to him (especially by the mid-60s) and showed that respect in a typically British way (e.g., without emotion).
spb 78 good points. I was more focused on the slavery/Jim Crow timeline than the original point of the OP, and I agree that he was probably getting British-style respect from this audience.
Unique is just that, but I've never heard anything from Bach to Bop and Beyond to surpass the great feeling of hearing the Ellingtonian ensemble in their mighty performances like this. It is just incredibly wonderful to take in the polish, skill, thrill.
Yes. I loved him. I think his was the most recognizable voice. Maybe not a great soloist but that bottom was always there under everything else everyone else did from the earliest to the last. And beyond.
@@mangalarobertwatling9168 Sorry to disagree but Carney was a supreme soloist whether on blues, ballads, or uptempo stuff. I never got the thing about him anchoring the sax section in any way that made him stand out from any other baritone player in a big band but he could let rip with the best of them. The problem with this guy is he was too dependable; no heavy drinking or drugs and he stayed with the Duke from the 20s right up to the end. We expect to hear a dependable man and don't always understand that people like this can express a whole myriad of emotions just as much as a junkie/dipso/primadonna etc.
Genius In the intro when the camera focuses on Duke playing the keys his right hand plays one note several times setting the tone then expands to five keys elaborating the tone. I’m no piano player but it looks like genius to me. This song goes back several years from this recording and to incorporate Far East tone on the clarinet solo is pure genius IMHO
Have you seen Essentially Ellington, ngjo, nyo jazz, or the one o clock lab band? Those are great examples of great big bands with members from the younger generation.
It is remarkably depressing to see the listless all-White 1964 audience's reaction to this astonishing display of musicianship and musicality. I think I saw just the hint of one wan smile. SMH.
Ugghh...it is imperative...that those interested...in the history of jazz...and the major figures...of jazz culture...must view this video, or...listen to this track...through listening devices.-barack obama
Sitting on the porch with my 84 yo father listening to this and looking at his happy face just makes my day. ❤️
That Sax Section is so tight, Outplays all other recordings of this chart!
Hamp's version is nice, too.
That sax section was together 28 years!
Magnificent! America's greatest cultural contribution.
In the winter of 1970, I hitch-hiked from Bradford, England to Manchester (40 miles) to watch the Duke when all his long-serving stars were there. It was possibly the most wonderful evening of my cultural life. Leaving the concert after midnight, I stuck my thumb up, more in hope than in expectation, and within 30 minutes obtained a lift which took me within easy walking distance back to my student residence in Bradford.
Never heard Ellington play Rockin in Rhythum the same way. The subtle differences are great.
This is one of the most amazing exhibitions of high note trumpet in the history of the world, on stage probably un micd, scream a d above triple c over the whole band, unreal cat was the greatest
My favorite jazz musician of all time playing one of his greatest songs.
Love this composition! Forever DUKE! In a class by himself!
i was lucky enough to see this band perform at a community college and then that same year at carnigie hall...
Great arrangement. Duke the great showman as always
Tight band! The great Duke Ellington ... Cat Anderson with his extreme high notes 😀✨️🎺🔥
Amazing, thank you!
One boss of a kind, and one band of a kind
Wow! Great version of a great song. His intros to this tune were always interesting. I hadn't heard this one before. Sam Woodyard was hot here too. Just great. Thanks.
No words for this...simply sublime. America's greatest sonwriter with his band. Fucking hell.....I'll get buried to this.
tightly arranged for the saxophone section, this intricate melody pointed the way for the big-band swing era and became one of ellington's most enduring instrumentals.
Why does the audience look so bored this is THE COOLEST SONG EVER!
They thought it was going to be Lawrence Welk Night.
@SoundwaveOfJavi It was 100 years after
right, Jim Crow was still officially in effect until the year this video was shot...100 years after slavery.
@@SintexEra @SoundwaveofJavi And yet this was shot *in London, not* in the U.S. Slavery in the UK was abolished in 1833. This is of course not to say that racism didn't/doesn't exist in the UK, but the fact that this isn't the U.S. undercuts the Jim Crow argument. The greater likelihood is that this is a reserved British audience who either (a) was dismissive of Ellington or (b) more likely accorded Ellington the significant respect that was common to him (especially by the mid-60s) and showed that respect in a typically British way (e.g., without emotion).
spb 78 good points. I was more focused on the slavery/Jim Crow timeline than the original point of the OP, and I agree that he was probably getting British-style respect from this audience.
That ending was awesome
Absolutely Fantastique! Wow!
Duke playing time against time at 1:20. He was so advanced.
First heard this tune used in the BBC's "The Singing Detective" and been in love with it ever since.
My jazz band is playing this and I have the trombone solo!
Unique is just that, but I've never heard anything from Bach to Bop and Beyond to surpass the great feeling of hearing the Ellingtonian ensemble in their mighty performances like this. It is just incredibly wonderful to take in the polish, skill, thrill.
terrific Duke
Grew up with this music as a background courtesy of my Dad.
Glad to see Paul G awake for this one...
He was on the nod during those Copenhagen shows, he must have scored the good shit there.
brotzmannsax those Danish make some high quality skag...
Best version
I love how the soloist casual walk up to perform and back down to sit down 😂
Yeah man Jazz musicians literally invented cool. Just stroll all nonchalant to the mic, absolutely SLAY, then sit back down.
My band is performing this in a few hours, can’t wait for the trombone mute parts!
Ben Shapiro, it went really well! Everyone nailed their solos and the mute part was so fun to preform. Thank you for asking!
Beautiful!
when you can play the trumpet high enough to where it sounds like a 6 year old girl after seeing a spider
While staying seated ..... amazing !!!
Straight mute with real plunger .
I'm a long way past 6 and I sound the same, maybe worse. A penny whistle perhaps.
Cat Anderson I believe -- his signature move
That clarinet solo was devised by Harry Carney (he received co-composer credit for it) and no one else played it.
Magnificent!
A great track!
I wish I could be there!
and I wouldn't sit so still for sure
I swear I can hear kind of a " Purple Haze" idea in there floating around!
Che meraviglia!
This is in my top 10 live gigs....EVER....(Easy)
Desde el minuto 3:18 intercalan el tema DALLAS DOINGS, también compuesto por DUKE ELLINGTON
Clarinete : HARRY CARNEY : Trombón : LAWRENECE BROWN ; Trompetista (emitiendo sonidos agudos) : CAT ANDERSON .
Woah, HARRY ON CLARINET! Was he one of the most GIFTED musicians EVER?
Yes. I loved him. I think his was the most recognizable voice. Maybe not a great soloist but that bottom was always there under everything else everyone else did from the earliest to the last. And beyond.
@@mangalarobertwatling9168 Sorry to disagree but Carney was a supreme soloist whether on blues, ballads, or uptempo stuff. I never got the thing about him anchoring the sax section in any way that made him stand out from any other baritone player in a big band but he could let rip with the best of them. The problem with this guy is he was too dependable; no heavy drinking or drugs and he stayed with the Duke from the 20s right up to the end. We expect to hear a dependable man and don't always understand that people like this can express a whole myriad of emotions just as much as a junkie/dipso/primadonna etc.
@@Maltloaflegrande Apology accepted but not needed. Open discussion and exchange of ideas is the point of this. We both love the music. No problem.
26 SCHMUCKS GAVE THUMBS DOWN TO THIS GREAT BUNCH OF MUSICIANS
Genius
In the intro when the camera focuses on Duke playing the keys his right hand plays one note several times setting the tone then expands to five keys elaborating the tone. I’m no piano player but it looks like genius to me. This song goes back several years from this recording and to incorporate Far East tone on the clarinet solo is pure genius IMHO
If you dont like this, you have no soul
In-f*ing-credible!!!
la classe !
I wish the younger generation knew of this music! DC back in the day!
Have you seen Essentially Ellington, ngjo, nyo jazz, or the one o clock lab band? Those are great examples of great big bands with members from the younger generation.
Such a genius!
Cat Anderson??
Duke was a genius.
This sums up the sixties - Rock, Jazz, Free
1:25 is where Rockin' in Rhythm actually starts. Sorry, I need to listen to this recording daily.
You should just listen to the whole thing but I understand
We are playing this for our 7th grade concert :v
copymystats no u, good for you, hope its a success .
thanks :D
@@flare7830 who's playing cats solo? xD
How is a 7th grade band supposed to play this?
D C I’m playing this in my high schools advanced invitation-only jazz band and we’re struggling... idk
What other tunes have trumpet parts up in a register like that?
Jacob Knight bragging in brass
@@natlewis4374 schilke mouthpiece.
Didn't they make a "Maynard Ferguson"mouthpiece ? Very shallow cup, if I remember.
AW YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!
I have three words for this performance: MY TEE FINE!
The piece dates back to 1929.
The hands of God
holy crap those trumpet notes....triple D if i'm not mistaken
Ethan Hopper actually gets up to a quad D in the rly high screams but mostly triple D
@@harryepstein7875 is that a triple high c @ 4 15???!!!!
Are those actual toilet plungers on their trombone/trumpet?
yes sir
With a straight mute inside.
Ellington was the first to use bathroom plungers as mutes for the brass section. Others would follow, but he was the first.
@@georgeb.wolffsohn30 It's actually a pixie mute, a plunger wouldn't fit over a straight mute
@@zaydenm and myles used a Harmon for that really nasal tone.
Can any one identify the trumpet players?
One is Cat Anderson?
良い音楽。🙄
Quadruple D on the trumpet note btw
It is remarkably depressing to see the listless all-White 1964 audience's reaction to this astonishing display of musicianship and musicality. I think I saw just the hint of one wan smile. SMH.
Absolutely!
Wonder if this is how they express themselves while having sex also!
Pathetic!
very low vol,but goobone, thank you
Candy to the ears!
How insulting!
It's like calling Helen of Troy and Cleopatra just 'cute'.
Bellson on drums.
Are that audience deaf?! Why so unenthusiastic?!
They're English, that IS enthusiastic.
After All, it's not football. (soccer to yanks).
Ugghh...it is imperative...that those interested...in the history of jazz...and the major figures...of jazz culture...must view this video, or...listen to this track...through listening devices.-barack obama
uhhhh*
wow :/
The Majestic Duke!!!
But what do expect from a boring looking audience?
Do you see any Black folk?
he kilt it 52 yrs ago
4/29（祝）のライブでは、この曲も演奏します。(・∀・)
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