Why do I read the comments? Good question! Same reason I go on Twitter (aka 'poison page'). Anyway, these two remarkable jazz musicians are so amazing to watch and listen to. Fats Waller would be absolutely thrilled to hear this fun, playful, and extremely creative version of his beloved composition. Mr. Waller would also understand that these two musical geniuses could certainly give us the original tune, if they so desired. He would much prefer to hear their own arrangement which would never be played exactly this way again anyway (the beauty of improvised jazz music)
I was wrong about the Piano player being too busy. This is a "collective improvisation" and they're working it out together. He wasn't over playing; he was just right for it. I believed that a Pianist should put in the HARMONIC PUNCTUATION for the Soloist. This is different. Thanks for opening my ears.
Mr. Jensen…….no need to feel sad for me. Listeners are not obliged to like every musical offering. We’re not lemmings. For instance, the 3rd moment of Beethoven’s 7th symphony has been the subject of criticism from several famous conductors. One referred to it as music for yaks dancing. I happen to love the music of Beethoven but also dislike that movement. And I’m not overcome with sadness for my opinion. Those (conductor) reactions are ones I expect but also respect. And you should too. Respectfully………..
What an unsympathetic Piano player was he. He up staged a great Clarinet player. What a big head. By the look of him you'd never consider him an Alpha Male, but he played all over her. He needs a tap on the nose to put him in his place. The last time I was this angry with a piano player, we sorted it out in the car park....that bloke beat the crap out of me...but I got the point across. And he turned out to be a nice guy...he visited me in Hospital. But seriously folks, what a great Clarinet player. She is an inspiration.
I almost never offer opinions of this nature, but this is a performance someone might appreciate.........once.......maybe. But I’m doubtful. This is a wonderful song, but with this offering it’s been stuffed in a sack and beaten to death. And by two not just competent musicians but great talents who should know better. It’s not only pretentious, it’s smart aleckie (spelling?) in the worst way. I’d like think they might agree never to meet again, except perhaps to offer an apology to Fats Waller. In the unlikely event I decide to fling myself from a building, I will have this played for the event. After all.......sometimes you need a good reason.
Grateful I saw and heard her while on a Jazz cruise.! Marvelous musician!💖!
What an inspiring and interesting performance by Anat. She's truly incredible on her instrument!
So fun! Just heard this on KCSM, love this tune, what a wonderful playful rendition here!
Just an incredible clarinet player. Soulful and facile. She's got it all.
Brilliant
On piano the great Fred Hersch!! Awesome performance :)
Why do I read the comments? Good question! Same reason I go on Twitter (aka 'poison page'). Anyway, these two remarkable jazz musicians are so amazing to watch and listen to. Fats Waller would be absolutely thrilled to hear this fun, playful, and extremely creative version of his beloved composition. Mr. Waller would also understand that these two musical geniuses could certainly give us the original tune, if they so desired. He would much prefer to hear their own arrangement which would never be played exactly this way again anyway (the beauty of improvised jazz music)
Awesome music! I've never heard of Anat Cohen.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Prima! :-) Díky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quite brilliant.
Who is the accompanist?
I was wrong about the Piano player being too busy. This is a "collective improvisation" and they're working it out together. He wasn't over playing; he was just right for it. I believed that a Pianist should put in the HARMONIC PUNCTUATION for the Soloist. This is different. Thanks for opening my ears.
How’d y’all do this without an metronome?! Lol 🫠
Mr. Jensen…….no need to feel sad for me. Listeners are not obliged to like every musical offering. We’re not lemmings.
For instance, the 3rd moment of Beethoven’s 7th symphony has been the subject of criticism from several famous conductors. One referred to it as music for yaks dancing. I happen to love the music of Beethoven but also dislike that movement. And I’m not overcome with sadness for my opinion. Those (conductor) reactions are ones I expect but also respect. And you should too. Respectfully………..
What an unsympathetic Piano player was he. He up staged a great Clarinet player. What a big head. By the look of him you'd never consider him an Alpha Male, but he played all over her. He needs a tap on the nose to put him in his place. The last time I was this angry with a piano player, we sorted it out in the car park....that bloke beat the crap out of me...but I got the point across. And he turned out to be a nice guy...he visited me in Hospital. But seriously folks, what a great Clarinet player. She is an inspiration.
I almost never offer opinions of this nature, but this is a performance someone might appreciate.........once.......maybe.
But I’m doubtful.
This is a wonderful song, but with this offering it’s been stuffed in a sack and beaten to death.
And by two not just competent musicians but great talents who should know better.
It’s not only pretentious, it’s smart aleckie (spelling?) in the worst way.
I’d like think they might agree never to meet again, except perhaps to offer an apology to Fats Waller.
In the unlikely event I decide to fling myself from a building, I will have this played for the event.
After all.......sometimes you need a good reason.
Laurie Lyon Sad for you. Music is playing listening. Reacting conversation. I love it.