Pasquale Grasso feat. by WDR BIG BAND - Parisian Thoroughfare

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  • The WDR BIG BAND featuring Pasquale Grasso performing "A Parisian Thoroughfare" written by Bud Powell. The Arrangement is written by Chris Byars, who also is leading the WDR Big Band. Solos are played by Johan Hörlén on Altosaxofone, Andy Hunter on trombone, Pasquale Grasso on guitar, John Goldsby on bass and Hans Dekker on drums. Produced at the rehearsal in April 2019 at the WDR Funkhaus Studio 4 in Cologne.
    More about Pasquale Grasso: www.pasqualegrasso.com/
    More about Chris Byars: www.chrisbyars.net/
    More about WDR BIG BAND:
    www1.wdr.de/orchester-und-cho...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 263

  • @adomaskuzinas2137
    @adomaskuzinas2137 5 років тому +95

    Pasquale is a beast, met him at the Barry Harris workshop in Rome - dude has all Bud Powell's tunes memorized from start to finish. Also, if you wanna hear some bird-like bebop, listen to his brother Luigi, most wonderful modern bepop saxophonist you will ever hear!

    • @SteveSmith-pr3jw
      @SteveSmith-pr3jw 5 років тому +7

      Pasquale is a modern monster. Looking forward to hearing more of him.

    • @PianoMeSasha
      @PianoMeSasha 4 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/k6lqDRAoDxU/v-deo.html

  • @freshpansen6313
    @freshpansen6313 5 років тому +21

    This guy's comping on guitar... just wow. Like a piano.

  • @thinkpad20
    @thinkpad20 5 років тому +26

    if you watch closely you can see Pasquale throwing in the occasional comping and harmonization on top of that already incredibly challenging lead line. Amazing stuff!

  • @ryansabin9098
    @ryansabin9098 5 років тому +100

    I love how the guitar fit in just like another one of the band members. I feel like in most groups the guitar usually ends up either taking over or becoming an obscure part of the rhythm section.

    • @AlexPriceMusician
      @AlexPriceMusician 5 років тому +10

      Agreed. This guy knows how to blend really well. Amazing player.

    • @armorgiraffe
      @armorgiraffe 5 років тому +3

      very well said!

    • @sam-nuts
      @sam-nuts 2 роки тому +2

      yeah and the thing i love the most about jazz guitarists is that when they know when to be sparse and quiet, they can be just as versatile as the piano, just in a different way.

  • @Neptunade
    @Neptunade 3 роки тому +3

    Trombonist deserves an honorable mention___

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Neptunade!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  3 роки тому +1

      His name is Andy Hunter, if you mean the guy, who plays the trombone solo.

  • @timelwell7002
    @timelwell7002 5 років тому +29

    For those who don't yet know, a word to the wise, Pasquale Grasso is in a different league from most other jazz guitarists. As you will discover from other videos on You Tube of Pasquale, he has a technique and a virtually unique ability to play guitar like Bud Powell and Art Tatum played piano. This is extremely difficult to accomplish on piano, but on guitar it is unprecedented. His style is 'old school' and yet he is a ground-breaking guitarist and musician - listen to some more clips, and you'll see what I mean. There are many other worthy contemporary jazz guitarists around, of course - such as Jonathan Kriesberg, Mike Moreno, Sylvain Luc, Julian Lage, maybe Camila Meza - yet none of them can do what Pasquale does. He is an extraordinary musician, and against a backdrop of super-talented peers, he stands out as being extra special.

    • @fretlessblunder
      @fretlessblunder 5 років тому +2

      Agreed. He's not 'yet another skilled guitarist'; his technique is a synthesis of classical and modern approaches fused with a contemporary virtuosity. Couple this with his musicality, and it's not hyperbolic to say his playing is breath-taking.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  5 років тому +3

      @@fretlessblunder It was a pleasure to work with him an Chris Byars.

    • @guitarguy4372
      @guitarguy4372 5 років тому +2

      Uhhhh Sulvain Luc is on another planet compared to all those before mentioned.

    • @handdancin
      @handdancin 5 років тому +1

      has anyone really studied his left hand fingerings? they are pretty original looking to my eye, and extremely economical seeming. curious if there are some basic ideas that someone has noticed

    • @guitarguy4372
      @guitarguy4372 5 років тому +2

      @@handdancin He uses chord inversion shapes for his arpeggios🔥 He uses a lot of 6Diminished harmonizations too.. Learn Barry Harris concepts, that's what I'm checking out now. Pasquale does it on guitar like no-one else I've seen yet. UA-cam (Things I've learned from Barry harris) a guitarist goes through some good stuff of Barry's.

  • @haroldwilliams4145
    @haroldwilliams4145 Рік тому

    Outstanding.🙏🏾🎷🎶👍🏾

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  Рік тому

      Welcome to our channel, Harold! Thank you!

  • @danbodanis3983
    @danbodanis3983 3 роки тому +6

    Absolutely AMAZING arrangement by Chris Byars! The band plays this so beautifully, it is difficult to put into words! ❤️

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much, Dan! There is another tune of Chris and Pasquale...do you know this?
      ua-cam.com/video/34nWkBnQhjo/v-deo.html

  • @BMR86
    @BMR86 5 років тому +9

    When the youtube algorythm actually works... And you're actually impressed!!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  5 років тому +6

      Yeah, - or if people just spread the link all over the www....

  • @nobody-vm2ee
    @nobody-vm2ee 3 роки тому +1

    this made me so happy

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  3 роки тому

      It makes us happy when we can make other people happy with our music.

  • @harmvonlintig7146
    @harmvonlintig7146 2 роки тому

    Thank you!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching, Harm!

  • @kabalayouri419
    @kabalayouri419 5 років тому +24

    I hope this wins a Grammy or something ! I’m not even going to say ‘bravo’ I’m going to say thank you ! #beboplives

  • @chromedealer
    @chromedealer 4 роки тому +1

    Pasquale what an absolute monster

  • @jjazzyt8588
    @jjazzyt8588 2 роки тому

    Fantastique !...

  • @webrambler88
    @webrambler88 Рік тому

    I like John Goldsby on bass too!

  • @stevelongobardi6870
    @stevelongobardi6870 4 роки тому +2

    Pasquale is amazing - and so is the Trenier guitar he is using.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  4 роки тому

      Yes, it was great fun to work with him!

  • @renaudpenant
    @renaudpenant 5 років тому +4

    A world premiere!!! A Bud Powell solo arranged for big band, wow! Heartfelt thanks to Chris, Pasquale and all involved!

  • @Armandocavada1101
    @Armandocavada1101 5 років тому +3

    Bud lives!!!

  • @basilhendricks788
    @basilhendricks788 5 років тому +1

    Wow what a band

  • @microbulldozer
    @microbulldozer 3 роки тому

    Great drummer!

  • @harrypalmer3481
    @harrypalmer3481 3 роки тому +1

    Yeah Baby!

  • @tommy2318
    @tommy2318 5 років тому +7

    Oh my god, I love it. Especially the first few lines the group plays, sounds like Bud!!

    • @newyorkcityjazz1
      @newyorkcityjazz1 5 років тому +2

      It's Bud Powell's solo transcribed! Three Choruses

  • @guillermocabrera4160
    @guillermocabrera4160 5 років тому +30

    4:11 the lick

  • @garryfimister6878
    @garryfimister6878 4 роки тому +1

    Wow !

  • @edgar65able
    @edgar65able 2 роки тому

    Really Amazing !!

  • @juanmaidana8185
    @juanmaidana8185 4 роки тому +4

    This is so beautiful it makes me want to cry, pure musical joy

  • @iangray3899
    @iangray3899 5 років тому +7

    An interesting and highly challenging number showing flavours of France and played with the verve, confidence and flair of an incredibly musical band, superbly arranged. Altogether outstanding and tight. And yes, I love it too.

  • @ericcommarato7727
    @ericcommarato7727 5 років тому +3

    Goldsby is on fire!

  • @GALAXYRADIO13
    @GALAXYRADIO13 4 роки тому +2

    Bravo

  • @ericcommarato7727
    @ericcommarato7727 4 роки тому +2

    This chart is a woodwind meatgrinder! Love it!

  • @dariusduesentrieb
    @dariusduesentrieb 5 років тому +23

    5:07 salt PEAnuts salt PEAnuts

    • @luchadorito
      @luchadorito 5 років тому +6

      You must not accent the NUT

  • @paoloalbano4690
    @paoloalbano4690 5 років тому +7

    Bravissimo Pasquale !! And all the band plays simply great, perfect time and swing... thank you all for such beautiful music

  • @The_Ex_Boxing_Nerd
    @The_Ex_Boxing_Nerd 5 років тому +3

    Lines for days

  • @thingsivelearnedfrombarryh2616
    @thingsivelearnedfrombarryh2616 5 років тому +9

    Great!

  • @nicholaslee8978
    @nicholaslee8978 5 років тому +2

    One day I hope to be good enough to play in a recording studio that allows food and drink

    • @247hdjazz
      @247hdjazz 5 років тому +1

      you have to be REALLY good! That'll never happen! Eat b4 you leave home!

  • @julkitan3017
    @julkitan3017 5 років тому +3

    I saw Pasquale live in concert with his brother on sax... impressive fine musicians !! great video, and awesome Big band.

  • @MrHolzfeld
    @MrHolzfeld 4 роки тому +2

    Kudos! The WDR Big Band is one of the top BigBands worldwide!

  • @juandanielgarciamercado
    @juandanielgarciamercado 3 роки тому +2

    the best thing I've seen/heard in the last few years, Pasquale is a guitar hero

  • @JeanPaul-Godtier
    @JeanPaul-Godtier 5 років тому +3

    I know you have to listen to the greats to get better but when i listen to Pasquale i feel like i've never been that bad

  • @martinroberts8469
    @martinroberts8469 5 років тому +5

    Pasquale first came to my attention a couple of years ago, guesting with Joan Chamorro's Barcelona-based youth band, the Sant Andreu Jazz Band. This rehearsal confirms my suspicion at the time, that he is undoubtedly the finest bebop guitarist on the planet ... and beyond !!

    • @leefowler3240
      @leefowler3240 5 років тому

      You're absolutely correct, he is without a doubt the most articulate jazz guitarist on the planet.

    • @freshpansen6313
      @freshpansen6313 5 років тому

      Agreed. Undoubtly, he has one of the best left and right hand technique, comping chops, and solo creativity.

  • @annalauvergnac6567
    @annalauvergnac6567 5 років тому +3

    You should hire Claus Raible as an arranger.
    And YES, Pasquale is amazing!!!

  • @IanDateMusic
    @IanDateMusic 5 років тому +5

    Everything about this is GREAT!!

  • @lancekilburn6081
    @lancekilburn6081 5 років тому +3

    This band cooks and then somehow finds a way to even take it to another level. Just awesome bravo!!!

  • @SteveSmith-pr3jw
    @SteveSmith-pr3jw 5 років тому +1

    Superb!

  • @stasiuwosilius5480
    @stasiuwosilius5480 Рік тому

    Ridiculous. Time for me to hit the shed. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @RoccoGrasso5
    @RoccoGrasso5 5 років тому +13

    La musica!

  • @raymondlaracuenta746
    @raymondlaracuenta746 2 роки тому +1

    Great sound!!!!!!!

  • @padean2008
    @padean2008 5 років тому +3

    Gran classe,bravissimo Pasquale

  • @minniemouse595
    @minniemouse595 5 років тому +2

    Wow. I hope to play like that some day!

    • @nicholaslee8978
      @nicholaslee8978 5 років тому +1

      thesaxgirlmel don’t forget to enjoy the process :)

  • @Fabelnegros
    @Fabelnegros 3 роки тому

    John Goldsby !!!!
    Hats off !!!
    Thx WDR !!!

  • @DenisSurette
    @DenisSurette 5 років тому +2

    Killin'!! Bravo folks

  • @6StringsTheory
    @6StringsTheory 2 роки тому

    Un fucking believable! Congratulations to all of the great musicians involved.

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Jazz! Keep on playing the guitar!

  • @southsilicondan1776
    @southsilicondan1776 5 років тому +1

    mighty fine musicians, great arrangement, tight band..thanks!

  • @guitargod6997
    @guitargod6997 5 років тому +1

    Outstanding!

  • @zinwah
    @zinwah 5 років тому +3

    Congratulations all round. Great solos and great section work!

  • @gabri3l367
    @gabri3l367 5 років тому +1

    Wonderful !

  • @mckendrickmusic6286
    @mckendrickmusic6286 5 років тому +3

    Sprightly!!

  • @francescocolla5720
    @francescocolla5720 2 роки тому

    Wow 👏🏻

  • @verandi3882
    @verandi3882 5 років тому +3

    wow this is truly fascinating , what a gem

  • @adamrafferty
    @adamrafferty 5 років тому +1

    Just Brilliant!!!!

  • @BillTheGodfather
    @BillTheGodfather 5 років тому +6

    Incredible performance from all of you!!!hoping to see more bud soon. greetings from Italy!!

  • @raulmonti4129
    @raulmonti4129 4 роки тому +1

    Descomunal, una maravilla!

  • @alexandrecavalheiro968
    @alexandrecavalheiro968 5 років тому +1

    Lindo demais!!!

  • @Gusrikh1
    @Gusrikh1 5 років тому +2

    Fabulous..

  • @unclenote
    @unclenote 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing!!!!

  • @sergioveschi2390
    @sergioveschi2390 2 роки тому

    Great Band, great solos, great arrangiaments, great music. Bravo Pasquale!

  • @BattistaLena
    @BattistaLena 4 роки тому

    beautiful music, beautiful big band and great recording indeed

  • @TimTrane
    @TimTrane 5 років тому +1

    Fantastic group

  • @DmitriMironov
    @DmitriMironov 4 роки тому

    Incredible musicians!

  • @felipegmusician
    @felipegmusician 5 років тому +1

    Wow! Amazing ensamble

  • @philbates7975
    @philbates7975 5 років тому +3

    So good in so many ways. Made me smile and feel better 😄❤️☯️🙏

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  5 років тому

      Great, that our music makes you feel better.

  • @tonerow7603
    @tonerow7603 2 роки тому

    Love that hornpipe in bebop at 2:16

  • @miguelcastano3210
    @miguelcastano3210 5 років тому

    Impecable!

  • @dirtydelva
    @dirtydelva 4 роки тому

    Great musicianship on all levels

  • @kvnlmn
    @kvnlmn 2 роки тому

    Nice quote from the tune "Move" by Miles Davis at 5:08 - 5:12 🔥

  • @carlosjosesalazarsilva6984
    @carlosjosesalazarsilva6984 Рік тому +1

    Calidad Mundial. Hermoso tema 🙏💯

  • @rhythmfield
    @rhythmfield 3 роки тому

    Wow - glorious musicianship, swing & chops

  • @tunaficiency
    @tunaficiency 4 роки тому

    Lovely lovely lovely amazing amazing amazing

  • @guitarpicka1
    @guitarpicka1 5 років тому +1

    Oh Man ....They keep on Raising That Bar Higher & Higher...This is really great !!

  • @basilhendricks788
    @basilhendricks788 5 років тому

    Great arrangement

  • @AG-bp4nd
    @AG-bp4nd 2 роки тому +1

    Perfect!

  • @carynsylvester1396
    @carynsylvester1396 2 роки тому

    Blissful madness! Amazing! Thank you!

  • @fabriziodicarlo2591
    @fabriziodicarlo2591 5 років тому +1

    Fantastica big band, bravi.

  • @scallopedshredify
    @scallopedshredify 3 роки тому

    Phenemonal! Thank You fine gentleman!

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  3 роки тому

      Thank you for watching us!

  • @mss6841
    @mss6841 5 років тому +1

    I dont know how i got here, but i love it

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  5 років тому

      So feel invited to visit more often our channel:)

  • @LokeyeMC
    @LokeyeMC 5 років тому

    Hell yes. This is so exciting! It feels like Bud Powell is coming back in a big way. Thank you everyone! I think this is the most beautiful music.

  • @tontonsalut
    @tontonsalut Рік тому

    Bravo ! Nice arrangement, beautiful musicians, friendly mood, good music, love it !

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  Рік тому

      Hi Ton! Welcome on our channel and thank you!

  • @Jesseblues
    @Jesseblues 5 років тому +1

    Klasse timefeel! Barry Harris hätte große Freude an Euch..sehr schön umgesetzt!!

  • @arifmamedov8934
    @arifmamedov8934 3 роки тому +1

    Bravo Bravo Bravo👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿

  • @mrbertiep1
    @mrbertiep1 3 роки тому

    Finesse to the.max!! Love it!!

  • @tonyfaelens3626
    @tonyfaelens3626 5 років тому +1

    Great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @joshuamarks1129
    @joshuamarks1129 5 років тому +2

    ❤️👍👍Spectacular music -and tremendously impeccable execution!

  • @harriairaksinen5694
    @harriairaksinen5694 5 років тому +1

    Wonderful group, great ensemble and solo work. And fine Powell tune, too rarely heard.

  • @seanbryner5534
    @seanbryner5534 5 років тому +1

    Da scales!

  • @CelsoEduardo
    @CelsoEduardo 5 років тому +1

    Muito Bom!!!!

  • @roccodambrosio9859
    @roccodambrosio9859 5 років тому +1

    Grande Grasso! Artista con valore!

  • @RastaLlama
    @RastaLlama 3 роки тому

    Absolutely splendid! Greetings from South Africa ❤️

    • @WDRBIGBAND
      @WDRBIGBAND  3 роки тому

      Hi Richard, thanx for watching and greetings to South Africa. How is life there at the moment?

  • @MrHestichs
    @MrHestichs 5 років тому +2

    Piccolo player tearing it up.

  • @mariarosalaporta3884
    @mariarosalaporta3884 4 роки тому

    👏👏👏 beautiful👏👏

  • @gitarmats
    @gitarmats 5 років тому +6

    Maestro Pasquale!