I just finished listening to David Sanborn doing a hip version of Harlem Nocturn. He did a fantastic Job! However after listening to Sonnt Stitt, I'm like oh my God! He's Charlie Parker re-incarnated. I must start listening to him. He is the real heart and soul of the black experience in America. You here the real soul of jazz and the blues. Most white jazz artist use a lot of blues scales, and play them fast. But it still does'nt have that real soulful, sad, meloncholy feel .
@paxandrews Thank you for watching＾＾！ And also thanks for sending a very Cool alto sax ad-lib solo video! I never Saw Sonny, but I like his sound and improvisation. Sonny influenced a lot from Charlie Parker(It' a fixed idea) What do you considered as a professional alto player about this point? If you have a time, please tell me your idea.
@paxandrews Thank you for reply＾＾！Yes. I have "Tune Up" album. Sonny blows alto and tenor. He improvised by both horns very well. Sonny's sound is very straight and powerful. I have to listen again.
Jazz is Dead??? Lets clear up one thing, the music thats labled "Jazz" only represents a portion of the true meaning of "Jazz". Jazz is about people, people with African heritage, people that survived slavery. Jazz evolved from field holler's, sprituals ,the blues and out of necessity, the African American created a culture and life style where improvisation was mandatory!! This Cultural is embraced by and has influenced people of all nationality's. So as long as there's people, Jazz Lives!!
@philranelin2 Absolutely right! Jazz is coming from Africa and that it became the music which was raised even to art and completed in The United States. Nationality, a race, culture, customs, etc. are not related.
@philranelin2 There's nothing remotely African about this piece of music.I always thought music was one area that should be free from prejudice and segregation. Jazz was created in America by blacks and whites together and not in Africa. The Great American Song Book that all the greats have played and still playing comes mostly from Russian-Jewish immigrants and the musical tradition they brought to America. Without European influence Jazz would never be the great music it has become.
@SaxRegiment Thank you for watching^^♪ Yes. I do really think so. Stitt was a lot of influenced from Charlie Yardbird Parker,but I occasionally think that Parker is exceeded if it listens to this tune.
This is one of the finest ballads I've ever heard. Sonny Stitt is simply amazing on the alto!! His sound is absolutely unsurpassed. I always felt he was one of the most under-appreciated saxophonists. He was labeled as "Charlie Parker copycat" - so what's wrong with it? I truly feel he could outlick Parker on his good days! And his sound is different - more lyrical. He was fantastic on tenor sax as well, but I always preferred him on the alto. Again I'm convinced that jazz is dead!!
@brooklynlion Thank you for watching^^♪ Absolutely right. I believe that his alto was influenced from Bird. But,Stitt established his own sound and ad-lib. I love this ballad very much too.
In the early to late 1950's, playing for Ashley Alexanders Quintet at OSU in Stillwater Oklahoma, we often played in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma. Traveling late at night, we could get WWL in New Orleans with Moonglow with Martin. The program was aired at the Ambassador hotel which gave the station tremendous range. Any time we could, we tuned into the show whild on the road late and night. Earl Bostic also had a cut of this song, so usually we would hear Stitt or Bostic. Great Station.
@jameswdaleguitars Thank you for watching and your detailed story^^♪ I did not listen to Earl Bostic version at the moment,I will go to check it about right away.
@barrtok Thank you for watching^^♪ Absolutely right! Stitt did very nice gig. Here in Japan,"Sam The Man Taylor's version is well known. But style is completely different. He left many album's in Japan.
One of the greatest versions of this tune. There is an alternate version by Sonny that has different saxtaculars. WFMU has a blog with links to 42 versions of this tune. But they didn't include Sonny!
@freeport54 Thank you for watching^^! yes. I do really think so. 42 versions of Harlem Nocturne＼(^o^)／It's amazing《ﾟДﾟ》 I'd like to listen to everything.
Thousand thanks for a quick service! It's perfect reading of this tune and it is a quintessential Stitt. He's got a very distinctive sound and to my ears cannot be confused with Bird. Both are great but different..
@vova47 Thank you for watching^^! Your comment is my pleasure. I love this tune very well too. Sam "The Man" Taylor's"version is well known here in Japan. But of course Stitt is completely different! Stitt and Bird both are eternal alto sax player♪♪
I just finished listening to David Sanborn doing a hip version of Harlem Nocturn. He did a fantastic Job! However after listening to Sonnt Stitt, I'm like oh my God! He's Charlie Parker re-incarnated. I must start listening to him. He is the real heart and soul of the black experience in America. You here the real soul of jazz and the blues. Most white jazz artist use a lot of blues scales, and play them fast. But it still does'nt have that real soulful, sad, meloncholy feel .
cushmoor 4 days ago
@cushmoor Thank you for watching＾＾！
Absolutely! I do really think so.
It is well known that Stitt is subject to the influence of a Parker.
To be sure, this black feeling cannot be taken out to a white's player.
Many many thanks♬♫
navitimer54 3 days ago
12000 thousand people watched this... its a disgrace.. Love for Sonny!!!
MrAnakindra 3 weeks ago in playlist Jaaaaazzzz shugaa'
@MrAnakindra Thank you for watching＾＾！ right... I would like to listen to much more people Sonny's Modern Alto!
Many many thanks('∀`)♪
navitimer54 3 weeks ago
@MrAnakindra 12k more than none...
sarelarbin 1 week ago
sound amazing!
biccio1967 1 month ago
@biccio1967 Thanks you for watching＾＾！ Right! Sonny's alto sound is very clear. Also I feel a Great Soul from this tune.
Many many thanks♪♪
navitimer54 1 month ago
Beautiful !!
mickhutchinson 1 month ago
@mickhutchinson Thank you for watching＾＾！Absolutely! This is one of my Best stitt's tune. I love it very well.
Many many thanks♪♪
navitimer54 1 month ago 2
@navitimer54 Yes it's such a great tune .Really soulful playing !!!
mickhutchinson 1 month ago
@mickhutchinson Thank you again＾＾！I do really think so! His playing is soulful,but his good point's are sound is clear and finished decently.
Thanks ♪♪
navitimer54 1 month ago
I saw Sonny twice live, both times he stole the evening with his sheer penache and style.. thanks..
paxandrews 2 months ago
@paxandrews Thank you for watching＾＾！ And also thanks for sending a very Cool alto sax ad-lib solo video! I never Saw Sonny, but I like his sound and improvisation. Sonny influenced a lot from Charlie Parker(It' a fixed idea) What do you considered as a professional alto player about this point? If you have a time, please tell me your idea.
Many many thanks♫
navitimer54 2 months ago
@navitimer54 He was a stylist beyond Charlie Parker, we are all influenced by BIRD but
Sonny was his own sound, on tenor and alto. Not many did that. have you got "tune up"?
paxandrews 2 months ago
@paxandrews Thank you for reply＾＾！Yes. I have "Tune Up" album. Sonny blows alto and tenor. He improvised by both horns very well. Sonny's sound is very straight and powerful. I have to listen again.
Thank you very much♪♪
navitimer54 2 months ago
Jazz is Dead??? Lets clear up one thing, the music thats labled "Jazz" only represents a portion of the true meaning of "Jazz". Jazz is about people, people with African heritage, people that survived slavery. Jazz evolved from field holler's, sprituals ,the blues and out of necessity, the African American created a culture and life style where improvisation was mandatory!! This Cultural is embraced by and has influenced people of all nationality's. So as long as there's people, Jazz Lives!!
philranelin2 3 months ago 3
@philranelin2 Absolutely right! Jazz is coming from Africa and that it became the music which was raised even to art and completed in The United States. Nationality, a race, culture, customs, etc. are not related.
Jazz is eternal music＾＾！
Many many thanks♪♪
navitimer54 3 months ago
@philranelin2 There's nothing remotely African about this piece of music.I always thought music was one area that should be free from prejudice and segregation. Jazz was created in America by blacks and whites together and not in Africa. The Great American Song Book that all the greats have played and still playing comes mostly from Russian-Jewish immigrants and the musical tradition they brought to America. Without European influence Jazz would never be the great music it has become.
vova47 3 weeks ago
Such a great musician , many thanks , such a sensual and sophisticated way of playing....
nadinecohenjazzco 4 months ago
@nadinecohenjazzco Thank you for watching＾＾♪ I do really think so. Sometime, I feel Stitt is much modern than Parker. GREAT ALTO PLAYER!
Many many thanks♪♪
navitimer54 4 months ago
It's quite amazing how one man can dramatically augment a rhythm and make it into a classic like this.
SaxRegiment 6 months ago
@SaxRegiment Thank you for watching^^♪ Yes. I do really think so. Stitt was a lot of influenced from Charlie Yardbird Parker,but I occasionally think that Parker is exceeded if it listens to this tune.
Many many thanks♪♪
navitimer54 6 months ago 2
This is one of the finest ballads I've ever heard. Sonny Stitt is simply amazing on the alto!! His sound is absolutely unsurpassed. I always felt he was one of the most under-appreciated saxophonists. He was labeled as "Charlie Parker copycat" - so what's wrong with it? I truly feel he could outlick Parker on his good days! And his sound is different - more lyrical. He was fantastic on tenor sax as well, but I always preferred him on the alto. Again I'm convinced that jazz is dead!!
brooklynlion 6 months ago
@brooklynlion Thank you for watching^^♪ Absolutely right. I believe that his alto was influenced from Bird. But,Stitt established his own sound and ad-lib. I love this ballad very much too.
Many many thanks^^♪
navitimer54 6 months ago
just amazing
altocu15 1 year ago
@altocu15 Thank you for watching^^♪♪ Stitt plays alto very smooth and sophisticated mood. I love this tune very well.
Many many thanks.
navitimer54 1 year ago
In the early to late 1950's, playing for Ashley Alexanders Quintet at OSU in Stillwater Oklahoma, we often played in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma. Traveling late at night, we could get WWL in New Orleans with Moonglow with Martin. The program was aired at the Ambassador hotel which gave the station tremendous range. Any time we could, we tuned into the show whild on the road late and night. Earl Bostic also had a cut of this song, so usually we would hear Stitt or Bostic. Great Station.
jameswdaleguitars 1 year ago
@jameswdaleguitars Thank you for watching and your detailed story^^♪ I did not listen to Earl Bostic version at the moment,I will go to check it about right away.
Many many thanks.
navitimer54 1 year ago
cool!
barrtok 1 year ago
@barrtok Thank you for watching^^♪ Absolutely right! Stitt did very nice gig. Here in Japan,"Sam The Man Taylor's version is well known. But style is completely different. He left many album's in Japan.
Many Many thanks.
navitimer54 1 year ago
One of the greatest versions of this tune. There is an alternate version by Sonny that has different saxtaculars. WFMU has a blog with links to 42 versions of this tune. But they didn't include Sonny!
freeport54 1 year ago
@freeport54 Thank you for watching^^! yes. I do really think so. 42 versions of Harlem Nocturne＼(^o^)／It's amazing《ﾟДﾟ》 I'd like to listen to everything.
Many thanks♪♪
navitimer54 1 year ago
Thousand thanks for a quick service! It's perfect reading of this tune and it is a quintessential Stitt. He's got a very distinctive sound and to my ears cannot be confused with Bird. Both are great but different..
vova47 1 year ago
@vova47 Thank you for watching^^! Your comment is my pleasure. I love this tune very well too. Sam "The Man" Taylor's"version is well known here in Japan. But of course Stitt is completely different! Stitt and Bird both are eternal alto sax player♪♪
Many many thanks.
navitimer54 1 year ago