As I've said elsewhere on here, does anyone have a jazz guitar player who they perceive as the smooth jazz guitarist's successor in any sense of the word? I know of no one who played like Chuck who is still out there....I do regard Ritenour and Carlton as great artists in their own right, but they were never Mr. Loeb.
The jazz snobs who snub their nose at guys like Lorber should listen to this. In fact, if you didn't tell them who it was they'd probably really like it -until they found out lol
This is the first time I even heard any innuendo on Jeff Lorber's claim to musical fame and proficiency. Who is even suggesting this man does not master all genres, including pure/hard jazz? Lorber has always played with the most accomplished session guys and recording artists in the business....most of his touring and jazz comp bands are made up entirely of Black jazz-fusion players. There are so many self-important vermin who don't deserve to be breathing who make stupid, condescending and arrogant remarks about this artist or that artist, all somehow implying that they are amateurs, undeserving of their reputation, or somehow not an authentic "jazz" player, or "fusion" player, or "classical" player or skilled on their instrument.....it is just amusing. If someone has principled arguments on which to make their case, let's hear it, but otherwise STFU.
Listen up Commenters if you're still out there. To be able to play what is here the way it was done, is nothing short of one of the best covers of this wonderful Song I have ever heard, EVER! Doing full justice to the Jurassic original in every way. And, the Jurassic version is one of the finest improvisations ever captured! "Can't hang", my ASS!
This tune.....let me tell you.....Steps got me into college, Steps altered my understanding of scale/chord apllication, composition and improvisation especially in bebop. Yardbird and Trane saved my life.
Ease and alacrity says it all. These guys are having a ball with a gem that challenges the performers no end. Brilliant, every bit of it. Thank You for sharing. I am Blessed.
Bass player dies at 3:46 (can you blame him at this speed!!), and Lorber offers the safety net return to melody - gracious and pure talent. ALL these guys are outstanding!You gotta love this stuff...back to my practise ;-)
The ability to play over the "Giant Steps"/Coltrane cycle remains to this day one of the benchmark standards by which a jazz musician's improvising skill is measured.
Eric M just sat there...no sax solo on 'Giant Steps'? I'm appalled. But Will Kennedy is a constant denominating monster on this. So energetic, yet smooth. Nice to hear Jeff Lorber stretch out a bit too from the usual Contemporary vain.
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cool,,,, reminds me of the classic reefer madness movie, and the guy saying to the pianist,,,faster faster,,, thank goodness my drum machine only goes to 255, so i rarely have to see if i can go above 255,,lol
The other thing is Tommy Flanagan saw those changes for the first time that day, not many minutes before the recording. I'm sure these guys have spent hours shedding this tune just like every serious jazz musician whose formative years are post-1967. Also, Giant Steps does make a great ballad. Also a great waltz and a lot of fun in most odd meters. Give it a try.
@Saxyman14 That song will kill most people at that tempo, even most "pro's"! Though I did feel Chuck held up the strongest, the keys man tripped a lot and the bass player was happy to move on. Still, props!
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RIP CHUCK LOEB
RIP Chuck!! What an amazing player.
As I've said elsewhere on here, does anyone have a jazz guitar player who they perceive as the smooth jazz guitarist's successor in any sense of the word? I know of no one who played like Chuck who is still out there....I do regard Ritenour and Carlton as great artists in their own right, but they were never Mr. Loeb.
I always liked Jeff Lorber's playing, but he just kills the solo in this epic, difficult tune , what a monster player!
The jazz snobs who snub their nose at guys like Lorber should listen to this. In fact, if you didn't tell them who it was they'd probably really like it -until they found out lol
Anybody who knows anything about music would never thumb their nose at Jeff Lorber.
LOL I'm a snob (sort of) but I got turned onto Lorber as a 11 yr old (Wizard Island....my dad was cool)...so I'm digging this.
I mean just because you can rip Giant Steps doesn't mean someone is going to like the original music you make.
This is the first time I even heard any innuendo on Jeff Lorber's claim to musical fame and proficiency. Who is even suggesting this man does not master all genres, including pure/hard jazz? Lorber has always played with the most accomplished session guys and recording artists in the business....most of his touring and jazz comp bands are made up entirely of Black jazz-fusion players. There are so many self-important vermin who don't deserve to be breathing who make stupid, condescending and arrogant remarks about this artist or that artist, all somehow implying that they are amateurs, undeserving of their reputation, or somehow not an authentic "jazz" player, or "fusion" player, or "classical" player or skilled on their instrument.....it is just amusing. If someone has principled arguments on which to make their case, let's hear it, but otherwise STFU.
this guitar playing is monstrous
Almost one rehersal, but one of the better version of this masterpiece of jazz, specialy Mr. Lorber, of course......
Will Kennedy is a lefty ride player, but him to cross arms and still KILL it, is amazing. BOY IS HOT ON THEM DRUMS!
Yes Sir!!!!!!
If you havent heard yet, Kennedy rules the planet.
For those interested, I've transcribed the piano solo and I will put a video up in a little while
Where can we see the transcript?
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Listen up Commenters if you're still out there. To be able to play what is here the way it was done, is nothing short of one of the best covers of this wonderful Song I have ever heard, EVER! Doing full justice to the Jurassic original in every way. And, the Jurassic version is one of the finest improvisations ever captured! "Can't hang", my ASS!
It's so damn hard to solo over Giant steps!
WOW!! RIP CHUCK
Will's touch and technique are INSANE
This tune.....let me tell you.....Steps got me into college, Steps altered my understanding of scale/chord apllication, composition and improvisation especially in bebop.
Yardbird and Trane saved my life.
Chuck Loeb guitar was the star that was coming in R.I.P
The bass player and drummer are really layin' it down for the rest of the band.....SWEET!
mad respect for staying alive on a fretboard on giant steps at that tempo!
Very well said good sir ;)
Excellent.
Will Kennedy is just so incredible. I had the pleasure of playing with him once. His playing is so deep.
Privileged to hear this. Top quality.
musicianship.
Chuck Loeb is bringing the heat!
yes that's him , jimmy haslip from the yellowjackets !!!
How great is this some of my all-time favorite artist in one room jamming their ass's lol.
Nice to listen to: Jeff, Chuck and Will ! Great musicians!
All ways knew Jeff had way more then fusion up his sleeve.I loved all his fusion albums still have them.
Lorber is a complete musician!
Sound is great
Chuck surely burnin on this one! All the cats are smokin!
I like chuck loeb a lot, his albums an playing
Chuck Loeb rulz the world with that guitar and all of them ofcurse
I Like it, like it, like it. Thanks for posting this.
Drummer is Amazing !
Ease and alacrity says it all.
These guys are having a ball with a gem that challenges the performers no end.
Brilliant, every bit of it.
Thank You for sharing. I am Blessed.
loeb is amazing, i love him
I am falling off from my chair as I watch this.
Awesome job guys! Recently became a Will Kennedy fan. All of you ripped it here!! Thumbs up!
Awesome to hear and see these guys playing together live indeed !!!
Bass player dies at 3:46 (can you blame him at this speed!!), and Lorber offers the safety net return to melody - gracious and pure talent. ALL these guys are outstanding!You gotta love this stuff...back to my practise ;-)
holy crap! these guys just singed my eyebrows!
Some of the best and favs over the years.
The ability to play over the "Giant Steps"/Coltrane cycle remains to this day one of the benchmark standards by which a jazz musician's improvising skill is measured.
love the sound for that splash at the end
jeff lorber is the best!
i love the piano too.
Jazz forever!!!
The greatest gift from USA to the world. The second is bourbon.
Terry Miller absolutely
Jeff your a genius
Eric M just sat there...no sax solo on 'Giant Steps'? I'm appalled. But Will Kennedy is a constant denominating monster on this. So energetic, yet smooth. Nice to hear Jeff Lorber stretch out a bit too from the usual Contemporary vain.
Holy Cow, these guys can fly
Holy WOW! This is SMOKIN'!
have seen chuck loeb with fourplay, will see jeff and eric together in a month, can't wait
great music! Great drummer, he's a killer!! Ye, i hope one day to meet you!!!
Ahh, theres mr Lorber. Heating up the grand to full sizzle
Great channel. Thank you so much for this excellent played and inspiring music.
This is why I love Jazz!
Zee Ter same here.
WOW!!!! I love this!!!!!!
That's tearing it up. Great stuff here!
Dear friends. Please check new original music video by Konstantin Ionenko Quintet, if you'll find a moment -
ua-cam.com/video/73xy4vqdGNE/v-deo.html
Thanks for watching!
probably the best so called smooth jazz guitarist.
Great stuff!!! Awesome musicianship!
kickin ass
Where was Eric Merienthal solo?
Too happy listening
Will was kindly relentless!
Jeff back to basics
That was amazing
Rip Chuck Loeb
superb!
Great musicians
so technician！
Smooth and oh so sweet!
Will's phrasing and feel at 2:25-2:30 O__o! AAHHHHHHHHHHHHH YESSSS!!!!
holy sh**
I'm sure Coltrane is watching lol. One of my all time favorite songs.
LOVE JAZZ...........
amazig!!
Erick Marienthal sax is thinking God help me
Awesome smooth jazz artists playing Giant Stops! Whoo!!!
cool,,,, reminds me of the classic reefer madness movie, and the guy saying to the pianist,,,faster faster,,, thank goodness my drum machine only goes to 255, so i rarely have to see if i can go above 255,,lol
Really good stuff (OMG)
Sweet!
Gran Guitarrista poco valorado, como nos perdemos a estos musicos siempre slach santana clapton hendrix y que te parece chuck
Nice tempo!!!
Damn...
hi is there any song title six for you by: will Kennedy?
holy jazz ride... great hands
Is that Jimmy Haslip standing watching?
The piano solo in the beginning>>>>
I can´t believe it, these guys look like children playing with toys and they are masterly playing Giant steps!
The other thing is Tommy Flanagan saw those changes for the first time that day, not many minutes before the recording. I'm sure these guys have spent hours shedding this tune just like every serious jazz musician whose formative years are post-1967. Also, Giant Steps does make a great ballad. Also a great waltz and a lot of fun in most odd meters. Give it a try.
congratulations
That was some serious playing right dar folks...and not a whiff of Kenny G-ness
Sick Setup :-) I like everybody is on socks only, haha
Which Bass uses Konstantin Ionenko?
Great Vid!
MrLaBlackPanther Tganks! it was custom build "Kudritskiy" bass. But for last 12 years I use Tobias
Like? I need a LOVE button!
Jimmy Haslip? Did you saw him on the video?
@Saxyman14 That song will kill most people at that tempo, even most "pro's"! Though I did feel Chuck held up the strongest, the keys man tripped a lot and the bass player was happy to move on. Still, props!
@jazzattak yea hardly anyone can play a decent bass solo at this speed and if they can barely anyone wants to hear it...and Im, a bass player! lol
Smokin Straight Ahead>>>>>>>
0:36 - 0:37 the chord change made the guy on keys levitate
Que paso con Eric Marienthal?,queria escucharlo tocar. :(
Holy fuckasauras!
All the musicians are great but still give the drummer some! I know its not traditional for a drum solo in Giant steps but man he was killin!
Domique diPiazza on camcorder at 4:18 ? =D