Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  Рік тому +39

    Hey Tiny Desk Fans,
    Check out NPR’s Black Stories, Black Truths - a collection of podcasts hosted by journalists who speak truth to power. Our voices are as varied, nuanced, and dynamic as the Black experience. And stories should never be about us without us. Listen now: www.npr.org/podcasts/510372/black-stories-black-truths

  • @NalgoDeSatanas
    @NalgoDeSatanas 4 роки тому +697

    You haven't felt your heart broken if a youtube ad haven't pop-up in the middle of this video

  • @HakanARIK
    @HakanARIK 9 років тому +2041

    i am an office worker in western Turkey. and i am enjoying this music with my ear phones. thanks a lot.

    • @Kuytuoda
      @Kuytuoda 9 років тому +21

      +Hakan ARIK I am in my room, and i am enjoying this music with my 5.1 mikado, still sounds good.

    • @HakanARIK
      @HakanARIK 9 років тому +5

      ***** helalim var :)

    • @Melchior119
      @Melchior119 9 років тому +25

      +Hakan ARIK I am a student from the Netherlands, I equally enjoy this music ;-)

    • @baybarsk
      @baybarsk 9 років тому +66

      +Hakan ARIK I'm on the moon and hatin' this music with my $16000 Sennheiser headphones.

    • @samiserhan6296
      @samiserhan6296 9 років тому +46

      +Hakan ARIK I'm from Lebanon, sitting in my room listening to this. In my closet is that same exact Joy Division shirt (but sleeves intact) which my ex-girlfriend bought me from Turkey.

  • @13bKalighat
    @13bKalighat Місяць тому +8

    I'm a 66-year-young and it's a great pleasure to see these young people, young but so mature.... A reminder: “Jazz? a music for young people who want to stay old”. Reproducing the same energy and commitment as their bebop ancestors did. I don't think they're too aware of it, either. But it's wonderful to hear them.... Scott presents his Indian-Black (or Black-Indian) roots, i.e. Afro-American Indian, I get lost in it, but without insisting too much on the injustices his community endures. This is a good thing. Or not. Maybe he doesn't want to use his music as a weapon of protest. Just listening to it is enough to make certain things clear.
    Bravo, Scott, to you, to your companions, to your superb music!

  • @ManuelJesusElyVillavicencioSan
    @ManuelJesusElyVillavicencioSan 3 місяці тому +11

    8 years and i still listening to this

  • @breadboy2712
    @breadboy2712 5 років тому +691

    That first track is gonna be a jazz standard in the future... it's hot. And what a beautiful group of people.

    • @ChivasBarcelonaMex
      @ChivasBarcelonaMex 5 років тому +4

      It's Caribbean music since tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long

    • @Xraftco
      @Xraftco 4 роки тому +7

      @Xtra Spice Mikey Jazz is from New Orleans

    • @TheStarBlack
      @TheStarBlack 4 роки тому +7

      @@Xraftco jazz is based on African musical ideas imported during slavery

    • @gabrielescobar263
      @gabrielescobar263 4 роки тому +11

      @@TheStarBlack blues** jazz is blues's son

    • @danielblatzanich2714
      @danielblatzanich2714 4 роки тому +2

      @@gabrielescobar263 Don't forget ragtime, Mexican danzas and habaneras, and classical music!! There are no clarinets or trumpets in blues music alone.

  • @punkmarko
    @punkmarko Рік тому +114

    This is just one of the absolute peak moments of Tiny Desk concerts.

  • @adgradycr
    @adgradycr 7 років тому +453

    Christian writes and plays with the emotions from the heart like Coltrane and Miles. It's great to hear young musicians playing with such soul. Continue on your path.

    • @brownkemosabe
      @brownkemosabe 4 роки тому +5

      Exactly. I can hear so much Miles and Free-Jazz (A Love Supreme and afterwards) Coltrane

    • @dfrl1980
      @dfrl1980 3 роки тому

      or Ibrahim malouf...actualy there are a lot mate...lonnie, roy, benson..

    • @dfrl1980
      @dfrl1980 3 роки тому

      and also other reference, inspirations...like written on its shirt...joy or sonic youth

    • @dfrl1980
      @dfrl1980 3 роки тому +1

      alsp some same spirit as Kokoroko

  • @joelmonster
    @joelmonster 4 роки тому +96

    Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah is a treasure in the jazz world. This performance was pure fire, every musician brilliant here. This concert will always hold a special place in my heart.

  • @vagabonddon5448
    @vagabonddon5448 5 років тому +99

    1st Track was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Brother gave You the African diaspora in a Track 💪🏿💪🏿

  • @fumiyohirano8323
    @fumiyohirano8323 8 років тому +226

    Bravo! An excellent band! Wish you a big success!!! I am 80 y.o. Woman, but, I can dance with your music without getting tired!keep talking, and keep playing the beautiful sound!

    • @danas881
      @danas881 7 років тому +13

      GOD bless you! Keep moving ma'am : )

    • @TASHAS_CROWN
      @TASHAS_CROWN 6 років тому +5

      Yes yes YES!

    • @tm1464
      @tm1464 5 років тому +2

      Yes, Mz. Lady! Get it!🔆

  • @BricksAndButter
    @BricksAndButter 7 років тому +367

    Sound engineer needs massive credits, he makes every single group sound phenomenal, as though we are sitting in the room ourselves.

    • @danquien__
      @danquien__ 2 роки тому +5

      totalmente

    • @tele4tone
      @tele4tone Рік тому +3

      Yes because npr may be commercial free radio but their UA-cam page is churning in the $

    • @crux314
      @crux314 Рік тому +1

      Bass needs more space

    • @dacrowster
      @dacrowster Рік тому +4

      It's a she :)

    • @Z0mb13_Gangg
      @Z0mb13_Gangg 4 місяці тому +1

      @@dacrowster I came here to say the same thing. She's really good and cool ppl

  • @nkm11tbm
    @nkm11tbm 4 роки тому +316

    I love how theyre dressed casually but are throwing absolute flames with their music

    • @abdielcuevas3583
      @abdielcuevas3583 4 роки тому +5

      they need to change their clothing, they could burn their clothes

    • @wird5406
      @wird5406 4 роки тому +2

      abdiel cuevas why?

    • @abdielcuevas3583
      @abdielcuevas3583 4 роки тому +16

      @@wird5406 cause it's absolute fire

    • @wird5406
      @wird5406 4 роки тому +3

      abdiel cuevas I read your comment completely wrong lol... they are blowing fire fr

  • @dubbledeez7461
    @dubbledeez7461 7 років тому +324

    My grandfather would have absolutely liked this......I remember watching him play his trumpet in his favorite chair, in his room......RIP PAW PAW

    • @william4661
      @william4661 6 років тому +7

      You were lucky to have him. And he's lucky you still remember him.

    • @ryanmcmahon7005
      @ryanmcmahon7005 5 років тому +2

      rip Paw Paw

  • @Hi-xd5ox
    @Hi-xd5ox 9 років тому +103

    The song at 9:40 "West of the West" took me back to my childhood in Nigeria, listening to Fela when my parents would play his music and let it reverberate and fill our home. The song has the Afrobeat spirit he created mixed with African American jazz of the good old days and a slight hip-hop edge, not to mention the touches of rock n roll and Caribbean music. Wow Wow Wow!!! I'm a fan. Thank you for staying true Brothas & Sista and sharing your gifts with the world. Thank you.

  • @ispeakmucho
    @ispeakmucho 9 місяців тому +10

    I have worked with this brother as a sound guy like 3 times in Harlem over the last decade.
    Whole band is a class act. 🔥

  • @Ahhhsoka
    @Ahhhsoka 6 років тому +210

    I just met Mr. Christian Scott tonight on my way out of my favorite vegan restaurant, as he was going in😍 I was so star struck that I forget this beautiful man's name😦 he kindly introduced himself. What a class act👌. Total gentleman. I'm in love!!💜💜💜😥😍😍😚

    • @tarjeik7162
      @tarjeik7162 5 років тому +18

      Virginia Njeri and I'm in love w the girl on flute..

    • @beccymalloy
      @beccymalloy 4 роки тому +9

      Whaaaat? I'm envious. So blown away by this bunch of humans. They're incredible!

    • @eugenionegro5929
      @eugenionegro5929 3 роки тому +4

      sick dude, cant wait to see him once this puta cuarentena is done

    • @louisebarber2984
      @louisebarber2984 3 роки тому +4

      Is he vegan too? That makes him a little bit more perfect 😉

    • @Chillinigor
      @Chillinigor 3 роки тому +2

      @@louisebarber2984 hahahah

  • @dannywamuya
    @dannywamuya 7 років тому +466

    I loved that part he played "paaa pa papa paaa" then the drummer went "rakka doom chaa taka dooom chaa" 😢

  • @ronshina4022
    @ronshina4022 2 роки тому +37

    0:01 Twin
    2:35 flute solo (Twin)
    8:21 West Of The West 🎹
    9:07 sax solo 🎷 (West Of The West)
    12:25 bass solo (West Of The West)
    21:52 K.K.P.D. 🥁

  • @rovbie
    @rovbie 8 років тому +286

    Seeing Christian's emotions as he wales on that trumpet during KKPD was truly incredible and inspiring. Amazing performance, I've come back to watch this dozens of times.

    • @fixe6936
      @fixe6936 7 років тому +3

      you are right it doesn't get boring the more you listen to it , which shows how unique this compositions and musicians are!

    • @marinapallares
      @marinapallares 6 років тому +3

      Robbie Campbell absolutely agree with you, i think I'm obssesed by "twin", i could listen that song a million times

    • @MakhalanyaneMotaung
      @MakhalanyaneMotaung 6 років тому

      *wails

  • @ThePurpelephant
    @ThePurpelephant 7 років тому +175

    Tears in my eyes watching and listening to KKPD; he;s expressing this feeling he has about the incident, now this feeling, all these feelings being expressed without words, just his trumpet and composition; truly a great and extremely important piece of newer jazz. This is what Jazz is suppose to be, right? Innovative, original, speaking a voice that needs to be heard; truly wonderful-

  • @teluobir
    @teluobir 4 роки тому +957

    Interesting speech to listen right now in 2020.....

    • @alejomandola3574
      @alejomandola3574 4 роки тому +12

      i was just think bout that while listening to the police story that he´s telling

    • @NovemberXXVII
      @NovemberXXVII 4 роки тому +56

      It was interesting at the time we just weren't paying as much attention.

    • @trashcan_mary6705
      @trashcan_mary6705 4 роки тому +45

      hopefully we won't be saying the same thing about a similar speech given in 2025

    • @muderousmaggot666
      @muderousmaggot666 4 роки тому +2

      I was just thinking the same thing

    • @jornnnnnnnnnnnn
      @jornnnnnnnnnnnn 4 роки тому +1

      Exactly this

  • @arielbinghu9460
    @arielbinghu9460 8 років тому +75

    This give me a goosebumps ... I'm amateur trumpet player from malaysia. This is very inspirational

  • @hayafarah3021
    @hayafarah3021 9 років тому +107

    The last piece is SOMETHING OUT OF THIS WORLD.

    • @littlespiritx
      @littlespiritx 9 років тому +5

      +Haya Farah AGREE COMPLETELY. I'M IN AWE.

    • @alpal7712
      @alpal7712 7 місяців тому

      And yet so of the earth… the story behind it helped me understand the sections… the pain. The beauty

  • @willsims2009
    @willsims2009 4 роки тому +100

    I hear a mixture of New Orleans Jazz, Latin influence, African rhythms...Love it!!1

  • @BookooZenny
    @BookooZenny 8 років тому +854

    I don't know how that was rambling. Seemed pretty deliberate and well-articulated to me. Also, that is a phenomenal group of musicians. Damn.

    • @ladyluckradio305
      @ladyluckradio305 8 років тому +46

      me too. I gues whenever you speak about the system in any way there has to be some kind of disclaimer now in The USA. Wow. The hoops NPR goes thru deserves our donations.

    • @BookooZenny
      @BookooZenny 8 років тому +40

      +LADYLUCK RADIO MIAMI White guilt is weird.

    • @blarnglaibly9482
      @blarnglaibly9482 8 років тому +68

      yeah not at all rambling. a very rude way to describe a horrific and personal experience. the story was also vry relevant to the music.

    • @snartled2247
      @snartled2247 8 років тому +20

      +NPR Music should just take out the word rambling... Agree with Dr. Karate, it couldn't have been more deliberate and well-articulated.

    • @marcelprimes
      @marcelprimes 8 років тому +9

      How was this rambling? Take your skewed perspectives elsewhere.

  • @ichristianrodriguez
    @ichristianrodriguez 9 років тому +36

    Great music but also cant help but think about how gorgeous everyone is in this band !!!

    • @pecanchic
      @pecanchic 6 років тому

      Yeah, they're all real "pertty" and they sound fabulous!

    • @danielrcpaiva
      @danielrcpaiva 6 років тому

      Looks whos here !!!! hahahahah

  • @aminadaze
    @aminadaze 4 роки тому +123

    KKPD. When my sons walk out of the house I know I've prepared them as best I can for that time when they are in that situation -- but try not to imagine the scene. The screaming anguish of the notes talking about that moment and the fight to remain alive and the mellow tones coming in speaking to the eventual rise to understanding with our hearts till in the pit of our stomachs. ...my tears flowing still and amazed at how you and each of the contributing artists put together such tactile music that told that story. You are an exciting impactful artist.

  • @shawnthras
    @shawnthras 9 років тому +32

    One of the best Tiny Desk concerts!!

  • @Ctouch09
    @Ctouch09 9 років тому +124

    This is so beautiful! I wish Christian Scott, his players, and everyone who's commented on and watched this video a beautiful prosperous life! Love

    • @rosies3622
      @rosies3622 7 років тому +2

      Thank you Classy Touch Music...You, too, have a beautiful and prosperous life! That was was one classy group of musicians. Wonderful

    • @PauloNideck
      @PauloNideck 6 років тому +1

      Simply the most beautiful yt comment i have ever had! Thanks and have a lovely life because you clearly deserve it !

    • @jams9271
      @jams9271 6 років тому

      Classy Touch Music thank you hun

  • @Tasha420blzit
    @Tasha420blzit 4 роки тому +52

    I can't stop listening. I think if my history was displayed it would show I've watched this over 200 times. I absolutely love your music THANK YOU!

    • @rodseay1005
      @rodseay1005 Рік тому

      Same. This one and Mac Miller.

  • @silviapadillarodriguezyoga
    @silviapadillarodriguezyoga 7 років тому +85

    The last song expresses all the despair and impotence that you had to feel in this horrible situation of extreme racism, thanks for share your history, but you knew how to transform it into music and this is called alchemy. I wish you a lot of succes in your life.

  • @johnsonlancaster4693
    @johnsonlancaster4693 8 років тому +70

    The depth of feeling emanating from these talented young musicians is inspiring to me. This mini concert lets me know that my eternal optimism has been rewarded by their profound dedication to their craft. Play on people, play on!!!

  • @kimberlystewart6812
    @kimberlystewart6812 5 років тому +122

    FIRST TIME HEARING CHRISTIAN SCOTT...WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL OF MY LIFE? LOL, DON'T STOP THE MUSIC...

  • @Flarf18
    @Flarf18 8 років тому +33

    Fantastic. Met Christian Scott a few days ago before one of his concerts and had a quick chat with him. Super down to earth guy, and also extremely intelligent. Really comes out in his music

  • @MissyRachaelRoach
    @MissyRachaelRoach 9 років тому +43

    That journey y'all just took me on, damn....thank you!

  • @whodoudo2
    @whodoudo2 2 роки тому +6

    Christian articulates eloquently, powerfully and beautifully with his words and music. What the world needs now.

  • @SAnderson54
    @SAnderson54 8 років тому +13

    The power of music. He literally relived that entire experience. I am so moved and thankful and sad and such a myriad of emotions. I found this on a whim while I was watching "The Internet". Thanks NPR!

  • @RayfieldA
    @RayfieldA 6 років тому +78

    That Last piece to me, truly Nails what he described when you've been unnecessarily disrespected by authority and feel like there's nothing you can do about it! Amazing!

    • @SP77787
      @SP77787 6 років тому +2

      Facts

    • @pavanatanaya
      @pavanatanaya 4 роки тому +7

      The story of his detainment, humiliation and conditional release, while a black officer stood by was heartbreaking.
      Tolerance of intolerance is corrosive.
      Christian's music is just brilliant. The relationships between us are filled with music. We are not different from each other, we are each other.

  • @aaronlebos
    @aaronlebos 4 роки тому +24

    I usually don't like when people talk during music but Christian is extremely well-spoken man and beyond on point if that's possible. Musically this band is something special, seen them a few times. What a special group sound they have.

  • @gypsylady947
    @gypsylady947 7 років тому +113

    I'm so amazed Christian went through all of that abuse from an officer in one night and is still standing. No one knows how many tears he cried in private. It is absolutely important for minorities to stand up for their dignity. He is going to have very strong children.

    • @mason5069
      @mason5069 5 років тому +14

      M C you’re hatred is totally unjustified

    • @Spurg23
      @Spurg23 5 років тому +4

      @@mason5069 you're confusing stubborn facts with hatred.

    • @william4661
      @william4661 4 роки тому

      Bless you

  • @masrymon
    @masrymon 9 років тому +72

    as an arab american sitting in berlin and concerned about the #blacklivesmatter i really appreciate the music... and the solid message that can come with it through this dood. respect to Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah

    • @breeshe2494
      @breeshe2494 6 років тому +3

      "Arab" means Black Man

  • @TheNalo14
    @TheNalo14 Рік тому +67

    This tiny desk concert has been on UA-cam for 7 years and I've just discovered it? What else have I been missing?

    • @Supershy_84
      @Supershy_84 Рік тому +2

      Theo croker

    • @2raddude
      @2raddude Рік тому +5

      Anderson .Paak, Snarky Puppy, Freddie Gibbs, Pedrito Martinez (give this one a try even tho you may not have heard of him)

  • @mikeg8777
    @mikeg8777 7 років тому +38

    I've probably watched this video over 20 times. Has to be one of my favorite Tiny Desk Concerts by far!

  • @fenderbass5
    @fenderbass5 9 років тому +21

    THIS IS WHY MUSIC IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING IN THE WORLD.

  • @JohnChapman7
    @JohnChapman7 2 роки тому +10

    Musicianship: 10/10. BUT don't forget this is in an office, with drums and a trumpet. I cannot wrap my head around the sound engineering to bring us this lovely mix!

  • @TheResse561
    @TheResse561 8 років тому +33

    these kids are amazing! they're a ture testament to the good that comes from knowing your history and having pride in your people & yourself. i hope they see all the success they can handle

    • @marquism685
      @marquism685 6 років тому

      very knowledgeable and heartfelt comment sir

  • @smaklilu90
    @smaklilu90 9 років тому +238

    "music that has nutritional value to it" well said!!!!

  • @Christophe_L
    @Christophe_L Рік тому +7

    Jesus I can't believe I missed this band. Thanks for turning me on to it, I'm going to name my kid @NPR Music

  • @ecdb__
    @ecdb__ 8 років тому +276

    "Music has a nutritional value" Couldn't agree more.

  • @RachelBearinger
    @RachelBearinger 9 років тому +145

    As a trumpet player, this is one of my new favorite Tiny Desks!

  • @tonywatson8959
    @tonywatson8959 3 роки тому +16

    KKPD brought me to tears. That is the second time in all my life a preformance has done that. The pure rage, confusion and angst in his playing is palpable to an extent i never could have expected. The way he raises and lowers his horn is reminiscent of the sound of police sirens. his lines are so purposeful and carefully crafted. that horn is an extension of his soul. I felt it. Thankyou.

  • @holygroove2
    @holygroove2 8 років тому +201

    Finally a young man who is able to channel frustration through the music. Anger is multifaceted, and we need people to express it in different ways.

  • @charb4292
    @charb4292 8 років тому +35

    I am floored at the man's talent. What a concert!

    • @greeksalad4783
      @greeksalad4783 8 років тому

      +Charlette Ness What talent and you're right: What a show!

  • @arin-rin
    @arin-rin 4 роки тому +91

    I am Japanese and really enjoy this sound when working remotely in my house.

  • @ernestwereko7101
    @ernestwereko7101 9 років тому +1716

    Imagine Glasper, Christian and Thundercat doing a joint

    • @hereiskinder
      @hereiskinder 9 років тому +30

      +Ernest Wereko a man can dream

    • @florcidadeprodutoradearte1795
      @florcidadeprodutoradearte1795 9 років тому +1

      +Ernest Wereko And Dibi Kini (Sergio Lamarca) The Future !

    • @marcusleatham4080
      @marcusleatham4080 9 років тому +25

      +Joseph James nah man gotta keep Chris Dave with that Glasper shit.

    • @miamihawk6
      @miamihawk6 9 років тому +4

      +Marcus Leatham Mark Collemburg (?) has been on the Glasper as of late

    • @marcusleatham4080
      @marcusleatham4080 9 років тому

      Robert Wilson No way? I don't know anything about him.

  • @ghostie7790
    @ghostie7790 9 років тому +37

    My God. My mind is straight up blown, for real. Damn! Also where do these handsome, talented young black men live?
    Single lady wanna know.

  • @Shiffu294
    @Shiffu294 4 роки тому +77

    0:00 "Twin"
    8:20 "West of the West
    21:50 "K.K.P.D"

    • @thiagorsantin
      @thiagorsantin 4 роки тому +3

      Thanks man!
      I'd rather suggest that "K.K.P.D." starts earlier, it sounds to me the speech is like its intro.

    • @gehteuchnichtsan7911
      @gehteuchnichtsan7911 4 роки тому

      Pretty sure that at 27:15 starts a song called "IDK".

  • @nunnayuhbitness6708
    @nunnayuhbitness6708 8 років тому +112

    Just like he said, this is music with nutritional value.

  • @kkmatt
    @kkmatt 8 років тому +6

    Clicked on this on a whim and I'm so happy I did! I didn't really get KKPD the first time around, so I just listened to the entire performance again and it was incredible. I could listen all night.

  • @alixmorris5953
    @alixmorris5953 2 роки тому +9

    KKPD gives me chills; some Miles Davis-esque energy. Just wow. The power and resilience this group holds gives me faith in the future of humanity.

  • @lifeisclimbing
    @lifeisclimbing 8 років тому +17

    Those drums are just insane,
    wonderful playing altogether.

  • @stevestuart6701
    @stevestuart6701 6 років тому +13

    Just discovered this band and its been on repeat for the last 2 days. The emotions expressed here touched my very soul. I feel better knowing that these talented guys are out there crafting such beautiful music.

  • @geslineric5813
    @geslineric5813 4 роки тому

    Christian Scott and is band. The jazz music of black dignity. What a wonderful energy, powerful creativity, incrédible sincerity. Black power is before everything, beautiful power. Thoses musicians show us. From France, whith great affection.

  • @sssgtgman
    @sssgtgman 7 років тому +43

    The first song is incredible. Love the flute.

  • @thegooddinggleberry
    @thegooddinggleberry 8 років тому +37

    This music is like space, most people think that there are ups and downs. But it's really just you, all around.

  • @TheMacedonian86
    @TheMacedonian86 4 роки тому +4

    Remarkeble solo's! Love the contrast how Elena, the flutist, channalizes her emotions very calm during her first solo and how much emotion Christian shows. Enjoying this vid already for 5 years. Thanks a lot!

  • @brockcarlson6579
    @brockcarlson6579 9 років тому +373

    Holy cow the flute player killed her second chorus in the first song

    • @rbenitez88
      @rbenitez88 9 років тому +4

      +Brock Carlson yea, great, both of them. strong, with good restraint

    • @killabassett
      @killabassett 9 років тому +5

      Second solo

    • @robsteries
      @robsteries 9 років тому

      +Brock Carlson cheers to that, Brock! ;)

    • @markyoung8658
      @markyoung8658 9 років тому +1

      +White Peopl
      e's Gets to you
      Tears

    • @markyoung8658
      @markyoung8658 9 років тому

      +David oweñ

  • @myssmajesty9567
    @myssmajesty9567 8 років тому +34

    I was watching The Internet's performance for the hundredth time and decided to see what other videos they had and OMG am I glad I found this. officially a new fan!

  • @AltHistoryX
    @AltHistoryX 4 роки тому +1

    This is the most powerful music I have heard in decades!! The young brother is articulate and highly intelligent . By now he must know "there can never be justice on stolen land".

  • @Apacolyptic
    @Apacolyptic 8 років тому +74

    The emotion of K.K.P.D. is outstanding. You can feel the pain on that jam

    • @marissabee592
      @marissabee592 8 років тому +5

      I agree. I love that they come back to the opening melody again and it carries with it all that hurt, but is so beautiful in its return that the resolution is expressed there.

  • @XenonBlu
    @XenonBlu 8 років тому +25

    I think this particular performance of KKPD is quite literally the most impactful performance I've listened to in my life, no joke, I've listened to some great music but the pure emotion and story communicated in KKPD exceeds all. Even after like 9 months from first hearing it I regularly come back just to listen to this particular performance.

  • @joefish6546
    @joefish6546 3 роки тому +4

    I've listened to a bunch of live recordings of Twin on UA-cam and this one is definitely my favorite. It's SOOOO tight and bouncy with that Soca-style rhythm. The percussion (bass and drums) are so in the groove and you can tell the other musicians are right there with it. It's hard to single out any performer, because they are all great, but that flute is really something wonderful. So effortlessly expressive and cool. LOVE THIS! Thanks NPR, what a service you provide. I have NO idea how you capture these performances. It's such a weird space to hear such fantastic performances. It's almost like put these incredible artists in a professional space and they overthink it, on Tiny Desk, the pressure kind of drops off and they just play.

  • @BenlshTracker
    @BenlshTracker 8 років тому +60

    His gold chain is so siiiiiiiiiiiiick

  • @EricMatza
    @EricMatza 8 років тому +21

    I am dazzled by you guys, especially the first tune! WOW! I can't stop playing it and I think I've shared it on FB 3 times already. It's a sound unlike anything I've quite heard before. It feels like jazz with a dash of Mali streaming down a river on a summer day. Well done!

  • @TheRealNoobster
    @TheRealNoobster Рік тому +3

    Getting an ad half way through TWIN is absolute criminal.

  • @StevenCampbell1955
    @StevenCampbell1955 8 років тому +8

    I have returned to listen to this last piece of music again. His story lends a frame to picture the composition more clearly.

  • @joeleytrick
    @joeleytrick 8 років тому +10

    takes one lick to find great music... the world we live in

  • @KaelMoffat
    @KaelMoffat 2 дні тому +1

    Thanks for this! One of the coolest Tiny Desk concerts I've watched! Props from one drummer to another! I'm loving Cory Fonville's playing here...definitely gotta look for more of his stuff.

  • @gageiiiiitttt
    @gageiiiiitttt 8 років тому +18

    stunning - never seen anything like this that has the same urgency and passion.

  • @jeshuaxlcollins5296
    @jeshuaxlcollins5296 8 років тому +16

    27:05 starts the flow of emotion. Then the tears fall at 27:45. Brilliant ✊🏾

  • @ericessington907
    @ericessington907 4 роки тому +19

    These times bring me back to this video.

  • @spacejazz6272
    @spacejazz6272 7 років тому +31

    As soon as the music started up after the count in, before the picture had come up on the screen, I knew I was in for something good

  • @jjynja6084
    @jjynja6084 6 років тому +13

    KKPD was one of three songs that have sent this insane surge of emotion through me. The return of the beginning piano line near the end, that sad sounding melody returning brought me to tears. This song goes beyond a catchy rhythm or a complex melody. This song touches your soul so hard you don't need a reason why it sounds good. Amazing Christian Scott. God Bless

  • @DOCOFTHEBEY
    @DOCOFTHEBEY 5 років тому +1

    I am sitting here extremely happy, almost in tears looking at these young people doing some amazing music with real instruments. The MUSIC is not dead. There is HOPE....Keep going my young medicine people, the world needs your hearing. I know I do.

  • @KickflipGnasty
    @KickflipGnasty 8 років тому +27

    This is amazing jazz music, and Scott has to be one of the best trumpet players I've heard in my life. His chops fall somewhere between Dizzy Gillespie and Lee Morgan.

  • @rasarmusic1
    @rasarmusic1 9 років тому +13

    WOW. This is one of the most powerful things I have ever seen; we have just witnessed the true power of music.

  • @samward6922
    @samward6922 5 років тому +7

    Dang these midroll ads killed the vibe, interrupts the whole flow of these amazing musicians

  • @mychaelmcneeley
    @mychaelmcneeley 7 років тому +85

    I would love to see Scott do a Ted Talk. He's a powerful speaker and story-teller. Amazing.

  • @Jo-hg6tl
    @Jo-hg6tl 8 років тому +136

    African Cuban Vibes . LOVE IT !

  • @drewgibbs1645
    @drewgibbs1645 11 місяців тому +1

    Incredible performance by all, super high energy... piano man LFields' solo on second tune (around 10:30...) is so crazy good. All you guys and gal are so soulful and burnin!

  • @jjsamasama
    @jjsamasama 9 років тому +27

    I didn't know him, and it took me less than 10 seconds to buy his album after watching this.

  • @Lisa_Evers
    @Lisa_Evers 6 років тому +154

    Whoa...she's amazing on the flute.

  • @paolacarrera8344
    @paolacarrera8344 4 роки тому +17

    It s so nice to see there are such talented young artist giving new life to jazz....awsome band...loved it!!! 💕💕💕

  • @FooeyMcgooey
    @FooeyMcgooey 8 років тому +19

    The last piece hit me on my chest... I felt that man.

  • @walterfrisbee9878
    @walterfrisbee9878 6 років тому +16

    What a deep young brother . Loved his breakdown on his music and social injustice

  • @sequoyahharrison9863
    @sequoyahharrison9863 5 років тому +2

    .......just SIMPLY so MAGNIFICENTLY and AWESOMELY BEAUTIFUL.....
    thank you for a moment I didn't know I needed.....

  • @hilarylangdon6521
    @hilarylangdon6521 8 років тому +5

    The Harmonies with the trumpet and the flute kill me. Thank you for your amazing musicianship!

  • @SiD-KiD
    @SiD-KiD 7 років тому +15

    Better late than never.. I didn't even know how bad I needed this. It's so good I could cry!

  • @imwemersn
    @imwemersn 4 роки тому +26

    I just wanna say, Lawrence's solo on West of the West at 10:36 is absolutely fire. He tears it down. Gem of the entire set. Wow.