Hey, Kenny. I'm not a jazz historian, but I never forget a tune I've heard. Its "the smart set" recorded by one of the masters of 5/4 Roy Brooks, also there's a version w lyrics by the great Eddie Jefferson
Yes, the first tune was recorded by Roy Brooks "live" at Smalls Paradise in NYC…..I engineered the recording for Roy which featured Eddie Jefferson on vocals (which we later overdubbed in my "closet" in New Jersey….lol)……I mastered and pressed the recording through RCA Records back then too…….Good stuff on that recording…..
Yes, the first tune was recorded by Roy Brooks "live" at Smalls Paradise in NYC…..I engineered the recording for Roy which featured Eddie Jefferson on vocals (which we later overdubbed in my "closet" in New Jersey….lol)……I mastered and pressed the recording through RCA Records back then too…….Good stuff on that recording…..
I guess I'm dating myself, but the first tune of the set is Roy Brooks' "The smart set" recorded by him on "Ethnic Expressions" album, The tune (perhaps not surprisingly as Roy Brooks has spent long time playing in Horace Silver's group) seems to be influenced by Horace's writing. It's possible, (I'm just speculating) that Kenny has played this tune with Yusef Lateef in whose band Roy Brooks has worked through the years beginning with Detroit's "Blue Bird Inn".
Yes, the first tune was recorded by Roy Brooks "live" at Smalls Paradise in NYC…..I engineered the recording for Roy which featured Eddie Jefferson on vocals (which we later overdubbed in my "closet" in New Jersey….lol)……I mastered and pressed the recording through RCA Records back then too…….Good stuff on that recording…..
Yes, yes, yes, my percussion teacher, the late great drummist, Mjumbe , aka, Roy Brooks wrote this tune, "The Smart Set"! I got to perform this tune with Baba Mjumbe in 1970s, with his group The Aboriginal Percussion Choir!
Beautiful !!! Mr Barron's relaxed stage presence provides the perfect ambiance for a memorable night of Jazz as it is intended to be presented. PURE SWINGING CLASS ! Great Band and especially appreciated the heartfelt rendition of the " Mulgrew " tune. .... ( same feel as " ALONG CAME BETTY " ) .
Yes, the first tune was recorded by Roy Brooks "live" at Smalls Paradise in NYC…..I engineered the recording for Roy which featured Eddie Jefferson on vocals (which we later overdubbed in my "closet" in New Jersey….lol)……I mastered and pressed the recording through RCA Records back then too…….Good stuff on that recording…..
I come back to this recording often because it perfectly captures the Vanguard sonic paradise. Thank you WBGO for taking me back to the Vanguard before UA-cam, smart phones, Twitter...
Wow, what a great set! And while I miss Johnathan Blake, this kid Lee Pearson is amazing! Thanks for sharing this great set! Can we assume from the title that a 2nd set is in the works? That would be great.
Kenny Barron, and your cat's burn it, I play my latin Jazz arangement of your great composition "Tragic Magic" you go,and go, and keep going UP, EXCELLENT.
I'm wondering how drummer keep the time like in 10:40 , is he listening on the bass or he do some kind of beat counting(i don't know what he name). Because I think that's really2 hard. it's like shifting the tempo and going back.
:) hello. I solo while singing the melody in my head. No counting. Music is only numbers on paper but from the heart and soul when it comes to improving. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 So I listen and sing with everyone while having a conversation with my instrument becoming my voice.
Drummers killin it.
Indeed!!!
awesome drum solo... Mr Pearson sure knows his way around the time signature.
...sorta Elvinish....
SET LIST
0:59 “5/4 Blues” (Kenny Barron)
15:17 “Second Thoughts” (Mulgrew Miller)
31:24 “Mariposa de Sueño” (Samora Pinderhughes)
48:58 “Rain”-Solo piano- (Kenny Barron)
57:42 “DPW” (Kenny Barron)
First track is a tune called "Smart Set" by Roy Brooks.
Brandon lee is such an underrated trumpeter, he always tells a story with his horn
cool 5/4 blues... everyone is burnin'! thanks for the post.
Hey, Kenny. I'm not a jazz historian, but I never forget a tune I've heard. Its "the smart set" recorded by one of the masters of 5/4 Roy Brooks, also there's a version w lyrics by the great Eddie Jefferson
Yes, the first tune was recorded by Roy Brooks "live" at Smalls Paradise in NYC…..I engineered the recording for Roy which featured Eddie Jefferson on vocals (which we later overdubbed in my "closet" in New Jersey….lol)……I mastered and pressed the recording through RCA Records back then too…….Good stuff on that recording…..
One of the best performances of the Kenny Barron Quintet!
Yes, the first tune was recorded by Roy Brooks "live" at Smalls Paradise in NYC…..I engineered the recording for Roy which featured Eddie Jefferson on vocals (which we later overdubbed in my "closet" in New Jersey….lol)……I mastered and pressed the recording through RCA Records back then too…….Good stuff on that recording…..
Roy Brooks the Detroit drummer, and Eddie Jefferson, slain right in front of Detroit's Baker's Keyboard Lounge ~ Detroit Jazz saxophonist
I bet you feel fortunate to be in on that part of jazz history
Had the privilege of being there that day and set.
Love that cymbal choke just after 11:35
and what can you say about Kenny Barron! By far my favourite pianist on the scene today.
Very lyrical
I guess I'm dating myself, but the first tune of the set is Roy Brooks' "The smart set" recorded by him on "Ethnic Expressions" album, The tune (perhaps not surprisingly as Roy Brooks has spent long time playing in Horace Silver's group) seems to be influenced by Horace's writing. It's possible, (I'm just speculating) that Kenny has played this tune with Yusef Lateef in whose band Roy Brooks has worked through the years beginning with Detroit's "Blue Bird Inn".
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Yes, the first tune was recorded by Roy Brooks "live" at Smalls Paradise in NYC…..I engineered the recording for Roy which featured Eddie Jefferson on vocals (which we later overdubbed in my "closet" in New Jersey….lol)……I mastered and pressed the recording through RCA Records back then too…….Good stuff on that recording…..
Yes, yes, yes, my percussion teacher, the late great drummist, Mjumbe , aka, Roy Brooks wrote this tune, "The Smart Set"! I got to perform this tune with Baba Mjumbe in 1970s, with his group The Aboriginal Percussion Choir!
Swinging group! Great arrangements! The drummer is killin!!
Great stuff 👏🏾👏🏾Looking forward to joining Mr. Barron on the bandstand tonight.
holy moley, a Big Time of All Time star here with us peons...?
Kenny Barron! What a great pianist!!!
you must see Herring as The Bird, C Parker, alto sax looks, next generation, still virtuousic
Beautiful !!!
Mr Barron's relaxed stage presence provides the perfect ambiance for a memorable night of Jazz as it is intended to be presented. PURE SWINGING CLASS !
Great Band and especially appreciated the heartfelt rendition of the " Mulgrew " tune. .... ( same feel as " ALONG CAME BETTY " ) .
Instant classic. Thank you.
Drummer is a great master!
What a beautiful piece rain is!
Yes, the 5/4 Blues is actually "Smart Set" by Roy Brooks on his Ethnic Expressions - Live At Small's Paradise NYC album in 1973.
Yes, the first tune was recorded by Roy Brooks "live" at Smalls Paradise in NYC…..I engineered the recording for Roy which featured Eddie Jefferson on vocals (which we later overdubbed in my "closet" in New Jersey….lol)……I mastered and pressed the recording through RCA Records back then too…….Good stuff on that recording…..
love the detail keep in coming, what is new about Coltrane?
amazing Jazz club, genuine & Spirit of the legends who played there is all over the place!
I come back to this recording often because it perfectly captures the Vanguard sonic paradise. Thank you WBGO for taking me back to the Vanguard before UA-cam, smart phones, Twitter...
really great performance!!!...i was there....
Its also on "the golden flute" album yusef lateef
Best small group drumming I`ve heard in quite some time.
Love these Cats, they are so Hip & Cool on the smooth-side...Phenomenal Quintet 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
awesome drummer!
Vincent Herring : ))
very good !!! from Greece
Wow, what a great set! And while I miss Johnathan Blake, this kid Lee Pearson is amazing! Thanks for sharing this great set! Can we assume from the title that a 2nd set is in the works? That would be great.
57:43 Love that tune
0:59 Start
Brandon Leeがとても上手いっすね〜
ソロの取り方といいWyntonの音色を彷彿させますよ
Appreciate this posting. Great band and excellent viewing. Will subscribe.
p.s. looking forward to seeing you at Montclair this upcoming Saturday.
OK VINCENT HERRING!!!!!!
just great.....
I BELIEVE5-4 BLUES IT IS A TUNE I HEARD ON AN ALBUM BY LEE MORGAN
Nice!!
bravo!!!!!
Man that first number is smokin'. I wish he had known the name LOL
Muy buenoooo...!!
killer
Brandon Lee; also a member of Christian McBride's bigband. That guy is insane!
perfect - all of them . shear faultless class (-and so well dressed -iike that.) ( Ellington insisted on it !)
Wooooiow!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤❤❤
i was there......
😃⤴️♥️😊
All of these tracks would be awesome in Sim City 3000
Kenny Barron, and your cat's burn it, I play my latin Jazz arangement of your great composition "Tragic Magic" you go,and go, and keep going UP, EXCELLENT.
I'm wondering how drummer keep the time like in 10:40 , is he listening on the bass or he do some kind of beat counting(i don't know what he name). Because I think that's really2 hard. it's like shifting the tempo and going back.
:) hello. I solo while singing the melody in my head. No counting. Music is only numbers on paper but from the heart and soul when it comes to improving. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 So I listen and sing with everyone while having a conversation with my instrument becoming my voice.
Set 1 is great/ Is there a set 2?
What song does start from ua-cam.com/video/uMxcVPRATXc/v-deo.html ? I would like to hear it.
Piano :-)
Name of the Last Tune???
DPW
first tune has no name and has no meanning