joeybeats
03-16-2008, 08:36 PM
Like many of you, I surf around youtube looking for classic videos of great jazz performances. Something unusual from the drummer, a great ensemble, fabulous song, or just something so tasty I end up watching it at least a couple times. You know what I mean.
Anyway, I was thinking that I'd post a video I came across this morning that seems to satisfy all of the particulars, and hopefully generate some comments which might help some of the less experienced jazz enthusiasts (like me) get more out of it and hopefully improve our own understanding and playing. Even if this post is a lame idea that brings no response, I'm sure you will enjoy the video.
This the Dave Brubeck Quartet's instrumental version of an Take The A Train. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbUklDXdH2o&feature=related
My thoughts ... I think Joe's comping is unusually brilliant. Sounds simple and fits the music perfectly. I particularly appreciate the sound of the bass comping, and tom fills, mixed in with the snare. His cymbal work is awesome to me. What do you jazz guys think? Would you change anything if you were playing it? A different analysis from your more experienced point of view? Any other thoughts about this performance you instructors or jazz guys can share? I suppose I'm asking this ... If you were in your jazz class with your pupils, instructors or classmates, what would you talk about here? Joey
Anyway, I was thinking that I'd post a video I came across this morning that seems to satisfy all of the particulars, and hopefully generate some comments which might help some of the less experienced jazz enthusiasts (like me) get more out of it and hopefully improve our own understanding and playing. Even if this post is a lame idea that brings no response, I'm sure you will enjoy the video.
This the Dave Brubeck Quartet's instrumental version of an Take The A Train. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbUklDXdH2o&feature=related
My thoughts ... I think Joe's comping is unusually brilliant. Sounds simple and fits the music perfectly. I particularly appreciate the sound of the bass comping, and tom fills, mixed in with the snare. His cymbal work is awesome to me. What do you jazz guys think? Would you change anything if you were playing it? A different analysis from your more experienced point of view? Any other thoughts about this performance you instructors or jazz guys can share? I suppose I'm asking this ... If you were in your jazz class with your pupils, instructors or classmates, what would you talk about here? Joey