A site for the best jazz videos the web has to offer and updated by 5 real life jazz musicians.
Welcome to JazzVideosOnline!
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- Don't feel overwhelmed by all the videos, just watch a couple when you get the chance, and I guarantee you will enjoy them. Feel free to comment if have something to say.
- Want to see a video posted on here? Email me the link at metrodstar1@gmail.com or put a comment on my first post and I'll see if your video is good enough to post!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Dizzy Gillespie Phil Woods All Star Band - Goodbye Mr Evans Live 1989
Happy New Year everybody. Thanks for a great year!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Legends of Jazz: David Sanborn & Phil Woods - Senor Blues
Videos don't get much better than this....
Monday, December 13, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
George Coleman - Soul Eyes & Simone
I know the last song is cut a bit at the end, but I think you'll agree that the video as a whole is worth watching.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Sonny Rollins - Kim
Definitely give this one a watch. The lineup is Sonny Rollins with David Sanborn...
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
2010 Grammy Nominee - Roy Hargrove Big Band - Jazz A Vienne
One of my favorite big bands playing one of my favorite songs!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
Brecker Schaeffer Leaving My Troubles Behind - 1987
Thanks to Charles McNeal there is a solo transcription of this song available on his site charlesmcneal.com. I highly recommend you check this site out. He's done a lot of good work on it. I'm not going to post the link here, because I think anyone who wants it should go through him since he did a lot of work to get it.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Nicholas Payton -Bags' Groove
Very groovy tune. I guarantee you will not regret watching this video! :)
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Trouble in Mind - Yusef Lateef
Now ... how 'bout some bluesy ... OBOE!!! featuring Yusef Lateef
This is from his Cannonball days.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Larry Carlton & Lee Ritenour - Room 335
Two of the most influential guitarists of modern jazz...
similar, but still having a unique style and sound.
every guitar player should listen to Carlton and Ritenour, oh and Pat Metheny!!!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Work Song (Cannonball-Coltrane Project)
Now here is an incredible band. This group has recorded some great CD's of Cannonball and Coltrane style tunes. For more info check out http://www.cannonballcoltraneproject.com -
/members.html. To see some of their other great videos, just hit the left and right arrows next to the video and it will take you to them. It was extremely hard to pick between these 3 videos, so if you like this one, I'm sure you will love the others too.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Phil Woods, Tom Harrell - Willow weep for me
Phil Woods proving he is a monster of an alto sax.
"Phil Woods joined the jazz music scene in New York during the late 1940’s when bebop was gaining popularity as the new direction of American jazz. After graduating from Juilliard Music School Phil quickly gained fame by joining the Birdland All Stars Tour of 1956, and then the Dizzy Gillespie State Department Tour throughout the Middle East. During the late 1950’s Phil worked with jazz luminaries including Quincy Jones and Thelonious Monk. Phil’s partnership with Gene Quill in the late 1950’s established Phil as a major jazz star and led to many exciting recordings during the 1960’s. After moving to Europe in 1968 Phil formed the “European Rhythm Machine” which kept Phil busy during the challenging period for jazz in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. Phil returned to the United States in the early 1970’s and had one of the first major “crossover” hits in the popular field by recording the now legendary solo in Billy Joel’s top selling song “Just the Way You Are”. Phil received several Grammy nominations and awards during the 1970’s and formed a 30 year working relationship with Quintet members Bill Goodwin and Steve Gilmore. Phil currently resides in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania and tours the world sharing his gifted interpretations of the Great American Songbook, while continuing to carry the torch of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie in the bebop music idiom."
Friday, November 5, 2010
Chris Potter Underground - The Wheel
An excellent newer group. They released two CD's the same day, Underground and Follow the Red Line, both incredible albums.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Charles Mingus - Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
I tried to find a live video of Moanin' I promise. This song is good too, though.
Blue Note - Herbie Hancock - Cantaloupe Island
Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, and Joe Henderson all playing in the same gig. Make sure you check this one out, definitely one of my favorite posts I've ever made.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Clifford Brown - Oh, lady be good - Memories of you
One of the only videos of Clifford Brown available on the web. This is truly a great find.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Tito Puente, Millie Puente, and the Poncho Sanchez Orchestra
Tito live with the Poncho Sanchez orchestra. Always a high energy performer.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Ella Fitzgerald & Count Basie Orchestra - Booty's Blues
I am in love with this video, and I'm sure once you watch it you will know why.
I bet all improvisers wish they had Ella Fitzgerald to trade 4's with.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
At the Jazz Standard -Ambrose Akinmusire
Recently, this has been one of my favorite groups to listen to. One of my favorite cds is their Live In Paris album, which has an extremely loaded band. I highly recommend this cd as it has been one I have enjoyed very much. For more information check out: http://notesonjazz.blogspot.com/2010/08
/review-of-walter-smith-iii-live-in.html
The band consists of Walter Smith III (tenor sax), Ambrose Akinmusire (trumpet), Matt Brewer (bass), Aaron Goldberg (piano), and Marcus Gilmore (drums).
Monday, October 18, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Dave Holland Quintet
If you want to hear more great music from the Dave Holland band, make sure you check out this CD, Prime Directive. I have enjoyed this album a ton, and I'm sure you will get a lot out of it. It was nominated for the Grammys in 2001 for best jazz instrumental album.
The band is made up of Dave Holland (double bass); Chris Potter (saxophones); Robin Eubanks (trombone and cowbells); Steve Nelson (vibraphone and marimba), and Billy Kilson (drums). There are a couple different people in the video, though.
For more information head over to http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/1178880/a/Prime+Directive.htm
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Brecker Brothers Live In Barcelona - Some Skunk Funk
Now here's a song which is always taken faster live. Listen to the recording and then this and you'll find there is a huge difference. And the great part is that there are even faster shows than this on YouTube.
So why did I pick this one, you ask? The reason is because I found Michael's solo especially killin' and I definitely was buying everything he was playing. Once you watch the video, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. Definitely one of the best run-throughs of this song I've heard. Enjoy!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Take Five (1961)
I couldn't believe we hadn't posted this tune yet! Desmond on alto, Morello on drums.
Pretty laid back song, if you ask me.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Artist Bio's
Hi all,
I'll begin posting some short biographical posts for each artist starting in October.
Something to look forward too!
Thanks to all for your support and don't forget to subscribe and follow so you can get the latest updates!
Shane (aka jazzmaster)
I'll begin posting some short biographical posts for each artist starting in October.
Something to look forward too!
Thanks to all for your support and don't forget to subscribe and follow so you can get the latest updates!
Shane (aka jazzmaster)
Weather Report - Birdland
A great tune featuring Wayne Shorter on sax, Joe Zawinul on keys, Jaco Pastorious on Bass, and Peter Eskine on drums
Sunday, September 26, 2010
James Ross @ Keyon Harrold (Trumpeter) - Jazz at The Bistro (St. Louis) CD release
For those of you who dig the new sounds...
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Clark Terry does "Mumbles" on LEGENDS OF JAZZ
Not only does he play a mean trumpet, but Clark Terry can scat like no other...
Hope it gives you a laugh :)
Friday, September 24, 2010
Thad Jones & Mel Lewis - The Groove Merchant (1968)Jones, Mel L
So the bass videos were going very well, but I knew I had to post this video, so I'm apologize to any bass players for not keeping the theme going. This video does have a very nice upright solo though! Oh, and yes, this is the answer to the last post...
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Vinnie Colaiuta John Patitucci w/ Chick Corea
Now, besides the four authors of this blog, who can tell me the theme from the last 3 posts of mine?
This should be a very easy question for some...
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Stan Kenton - Peanut vendor
Great arrangement, pretty rippin' trumpet section. Features Mary Fettig, my saxophone teacher, on Flute.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Bob Mintzer Big Band - One O'Clock Jump
It's definitely time for some big band music. This is one of my favorite charts from the Mintzer Big Band.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie
Now I know this video quality is not very good, but it is one of the only videos of Charlie Parker out there.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Stephane Grappelli (& McCoy Tyner) Plays "How High The Moon"
(1'35" if you absolutely must skip the intro)
Great musician jokes
Hey guys,
Just found some great musician jokes you might get a kick out of.
A young child says to his mother, "Mom, when I grow up I'd like to be a musician." She replies, "Well honey, you know you can't do both."
Q: What do you call a beautiful woman on a trombonist's arm?
A: A tattoo.
Q: What's the difference between a banjo and an onion?
A: Nobody cries when you chop up a banjo.
Q: What's the similarity between a drummer and a philosopher?
A: They both perceive time as an abstract concept.
Q: What is the difference between a drummer and a vacuum cleaner?
A: You have to plug one of them in before it sucks.
Q: What's the difference between a folk guitar player and a large pizza?
A: A large pizza can feed a family of four.
Q: What do you call a beautiful woman on a trombonist's arm?
A: A tattoo.
Q: What's the difference between a banjo and an onion?
A: Nobody cries when you chop up a banjo.
Q: What's the similarity between a drummer and a philosopher?
A: They both perceive time as an abstract concept.
Q: What is the difference between a drummer and a vacuum cleaner?
A: You have to plug one of them in before it sucks.
Q: What's the difference between a folk guitar player and a large pizza?
A: A large pizza can feed a family of four.
Q: Why do clarinetists leave their cases on the dashboard?
A: So they can park in the handicapped zones.
Q: What’s the definition of perfect pitch?
A: When you toss a banjo in the garbage and it hits an accordion.
A: So they can park in the handicapped zones.
Q: What’s the definition of perfect pitch?
A: When you toss a banjo in the garbage and it hits an accordion.
Q: How do you get a clarinetist out of a tree?
A: Cut the noose
A: Cut the noose
Q: How do you get a three piece horn section to play in tune?
A: Shoot two of therm.
A: Shoot two of therm.
Q: How many vocalists does it take to screw in a bulb?
A: None. They hold the bulb over their head and the world revolves around them.
A: None. They hold the bulb over their head and the world revolves around them.
Q: How many drummers does it take to screw in a bulb?
A: None, they have machines for that now.
A: None, they have machines for that now.
Q: How are trumpet players like pirates?
A: They're both murder on the high Cs.
A: They're both murder on the high Cs.
For more great jokes head over to:
Welcome to the Blog!
Hey Everyone,
This is a brand new blog designed for jazz videos. Let me explain what its idea is all about. I want this to be a place where jazz musicians and enthusiasts can post videos they’ve discovered, and which they enjoy.
If you are interested in posting a video, simply comment on this post and I will watch it and put it up if I like it.
This is not a site for every jazz video ever made. As you check it out, you will find that we post only the best videos by the jazz greats. I think you won’t be disappointed with our selections.
Thanks for checking it out!
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