In A Sentimental Mood - Masaru Uchibori Big Band

[himtcojp]

The sax player, playing solo, is Jun Kondo.

I was also so much inspired by this performance.

I wanted to see him play and found his web page!

Now I can check his schedule and visit nice cozy clubs in Tokyo to listen to him when he joins big bands.

His solo is sooooo good and inspiring!!

I feel so lucky!

The sax player, playing solo, is Mr.Jun Kondo.

[brandojazz]

who is this guy??? I really like his performance on this. I enjoy it a lot.

[AJ106Candy]

We played this in band b4 and i loved it the moment i heard it

[Little10Highness]

Dear god... this is so chill.

[crissocias]

increible como un japones puede interpretar esa pieza con tanta maestria y sentimiento,rencarno un negro de new orleans

[ricky22peewee]

I do, But for Trumpet

[EscoBeast]

does anyone have this arrangement?

[konmasa5376]

@EscoBeast

He is Masaru Uchibori who is a famous arranger and also a band leader of this big band in Japan.

This year, he released a new album including great masterpieces. Check it out!

Album title "A dedication to Jazz Giants" by Masaru Uchibori Big Band

from one of Japanese fans

[saxlukas]

Does any one know, which mouthpiece model the also player use?

[konmasa5376]

@saxlukas

[djg0onie]

Imagine how this would sound in 1080!

[altocu15]

amazing 

[AudioForVideo]

Guys that sound this good shouldn't be wearing t-shirts.

[slowgold20]

@AudioForVideo tuxes anyone?

[LUIZMARQUEZ]

THank you for the sounds ! GREAT ! ! !

[Vulturer]

wow

[Ikonoclasto]

Oh man this is great

[BrunaoJazzistico]

Fantastic sound.

[ToliKwoli]

Yo this was an amazing performance!! His phrasing is on point and his tone is very warm in this vid!! Thanks for posting!!

[xxSalsaChaChaxx]

awesome

[TheAndikrueger]

very nice... !!!

[edwardconway27]

really nice, really amazing Masaru Uchibori! COOL! 5***** (^,^)

[ConservativeE]

This is nice. Full alto sound, I like it.

[kello224]

omg this is so... so.. great. i nust go lay down now

[bosslj1212]

Lets sit back and enjoy the beautiful sound of these guys, good job

[bosslj1212]

Lets sit back and hear the beautiful sound of these guys, good job

[mmaybrown]

This is a really beautiful chart!

[slillev]

Wow! Some serious tasteful sax playing!

Great Big Band

This Performance made my day!

[saxplayerfy1]

GREAT!

[momoshota]

GOOD!!

[GeoTacubo]

I liked so much mr. Masaru"s performance that I contacted him to see if I could buy a CD from him.. he kindly reply that they were all sold out.. what a shame, I;ll keep on listening him and his Big Band on youtube...

[jthekk2]

anyone know if this is a custom arrangement or if its a chart that can be bought?

[someshinyday]

Nice alto, nice band, nice to hear good ears in a very together band.

[someshinyday]

Nice alto, nice band.

[1994jazz]

WOW

[trisk77]

Great rendition of an Ellington Masterpiece.

Very Phil Woods-esk, wonder if he was one of his main influences.

To get that sort of sound out of an Alto Sax, you really have to be playing for a very long time, GEE HE HAS SOME CHOPS!

[62and90us]

本当に素晴らしい演奏ですね・・・。泣けました。

[leega8010]

Kun is a fabulous Alto sax man and Masaru's Big Band is stellar- wow!!

[jazzernamedworm]

man this is nice

[zenwarrior2003]

Just an absolultey great rendition!

[tankesss]

es hernoso¡¡¡

[originalibero]

Senza parole... Pelle d'oca.

[drummerfromsamoa]

すごいですよね！

[GeoTacubo]

I've been listening to this version more than once per day during the last week, I love it!

[emquandra]

As close to perfect you can get with music. <3

[nelvannya]

Wow just it is so nice to hear the art of music still performed!

[salsa747jp]

アルトの近藤淳は、高橋達也＆東京ユニオンの時代から、この曲を­持ち曲にしているが、この曲を吹かせたら恐らく右に出る者はいな­いのではないかと思わせるようなベスト・パフォーマンスだ。

[oldham42]

This is probably one of the best versions I've ever heard of this song. He has SUCH perfect tone/technique. My god, it's just mind blowing.

[leega8010]

Hey isn't Eric the phenom trumpet player?

Because I enjoy his tremolo artistry too

Is the tag correct?

[bigwhitey08]

That's an awesome song. It would only be better if it was done w/o all that conducting...

U know how jazz is supposed to be played. W/ the drums keeping the tempo and not some crazy solo shit in a slow sorrowful song

But that's a real nice alto MELODY, i've only heard tenor versions.

[zachindie]

Bass is supposed to keep tempo usually, but agreed.

[JROB1989]

Bass usually keeps tempo in jazz, but yeah, they're pros, they could manage on their own!

[Tatakai]

Also, this is far from a sorrowful song; sentimental, meaning feelings of romance or nostalgia.

[leega8010]

Who do I talk to for bringing them to the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, BC?

[leega8010]

Now that is done with musicality and tone with some technique- It is refreshing to hear it as it is intended and not overwhelmed by gymnastics and super techical 'stuff' so prevalent today.

[RedRussianRage77]

I dunno if i like the sound of the horns, or it might just be the recording...

On the other hand, the rhythm section sounds tight and the sax is simply heartmelting.

[FrankySnot]

Smoother than the thorns in a babies arm. Too many cats have gotten away from this style of playing a saxophone. Playing the melody sweet and pure. Very good interpretation of one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[bigeyezzzzzzz]

Greetings...I'm just wondering if the Masaru Uchibori chart of Sentimental Mood is available to purchase for big band? I'd sure like to have my high school jazz band perform it...

Many thanks for any help you can offer,

[RFPMva]

cool!!!!!1

[sweethahalol]

I love this

[soccerguy2468]

sorry japanese..typo

[aldebussy]

Holy shit, this is so beautiful.

[geofry40]

wow, that was amazing. absolutely beautiful.

[vladimirml9]

EXELENTEEEEEEEEEEEE

[supernole100]

Really...huh well anyhow like I said great job, and everyone including pro's aren't always perfect.

[soccerguy2468]

amazing china man

[JROB1989]

hes japanese, not chinese

[turbolawnmower]

wow, i never knew they allowed jazz in hicktowns

[supernole100]

Sounds great few times when he was a little flat. Might just be it reciveing over the mic, but none the less great job.

[Refrence54]

I think he's a little sharp actually

[matthew1040]

I think this is a Japanese-man not China-man.

[buyuadrank209]

alto is awesome

[cgragnt007]

the opening at :41 sounds so amazing on alto. this is really something what happened to most music nowadays why doesn't it have this kind of feeling anymore?

[brandojazz]

@cgragnt007 because not every composer is capable writing something so beautiful. I.e. not everybody is duke ellington. I agree its an excellent performance. I love it. This guys really understand this piece. Its inspiring. :)

[guybo55]

Beautiful playing, Very tastey

[MistaMusicMan]

man i cant stop listening to this its beautiful one of the best versions i have heard

[Jazzman303]

WHen he doesn't do that bullshit smooth jazz ascension up the head he sounds just like Johnny Hodges. Really enjoy his playing

[lubrimatic]

My thoughts exactly.

[VidVlasic]

GREAT

[bleachperson1]

you are a stupid racist whore. go die in a hole somewhere.

If i knew who you were i would come beat your ass right now

[marcoscotti]

BRAVO!!!

Very expressive, very good tempo, and also a good sound...

Precious thing!

ms

[nipponeee]

Right! :-)

[DrThiMarques]

Caramba .... e não é que o Japa manda bem ... muito show ...

[ProAmati]

shut up u racist son of a bitch.

let's see u do that shit

[drummerfromsamoa]

the band's attacks arent together at 1:20 ish. a tenor or bari sax is behind.

[altoplayer2008]

Don't come and knit-pick at one tiny little spot, especially is you arent going to give the rest of the piece it's props.

[princesspeas]

Thank god I'm not an expert and can simply enjoy this piece of music :)

[namaste1107]

That performance was Picasso (valued at 90 million dollars), and his face is very sexy.

That you for sharing.

[jamalcemal]

F*CK!!!!! This THE BEST!!!  I CRIED!!! I want to see you LIVE in SEATTLE, WA!!!! You did the GREAT DUKE and COLTRANE PROUD! Free tickets PLEASE!!!

[pduffy4]

This guy is awsome!

This is what we all strive for. Thanks for posting.

[ProAmati]

AMAZING!

[bigbandbob]

IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS!!!!

hE'S GOT IT ALL....

SOUND,"TECHNIQUE" AND FEELING!!!

BRAVO

[natchery]

so wonderful

[zxpldsf]

.....wauw

[DOAer]

0:40. Sounded as if world peace was achieved.

[emquandra]

@DOAer

Oh Lord, don't you know it!!

[DOAer]

Did I hear a snippet of Take the A Train somewhere near the end? Yes I did!

This guy is amazing!

[DOAer]

Hmmm nevermind. I didn't hear Take the A Train haha.

Maybe it was the same chords I heard....

[UltraMN]

Lovely :)

[DivisiveOffering]

That was excellent! VERY steamy.

[holycrappitstravis]

omyyy... that was, wow, ahha.wow.

[Topspin897]

hahaha yea dude once I transpose it for the alto I'll make you a copy and give it to you in band

[Topspin897]

Oh....My....God....THIS GUY IS MY HERO!! HIS TONE QUALITY IS AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZING!! GREAT POST!!

[irondude26]

he really is amazing holy hell

ben you gotta give me that music eventually

[saxygurl8]

very soothing and beautiful.

[videogam]

sweet

[TheMartin1950s]

WOW!!!! simply wow!!! I really like the tone!!! WOW!!!

[chogo888]

amazing, simply amazing

[CooolJazzz]

Awesome!