Betty Carter - Giant Steps

[nancydrew5]

Y'all can be jealous, I had the pleasure of meeting her in person after a concert. A wonderful lady, who gave her all in a concert. She worked up a sweat! I'll always remember!

[dbsevenfour]

By slowing it down in the intro, Giant Steps starts to sound more like Central Park West.

[pianoseven1]

She was the greatest of all! She was a real musiian, leader, look how she conduct any of her bands. And she was singing SOLOS and IMPROVISING. Not one of those who just sing the head and the extro, and leave the trio playing most of the time!...These ones should be payed less than their trios and have their names smaller on the poster! Thank you Betty for being such a great improviser.

[fajfred]

""""FEARLESS'''''

[fajfred]

Now this is what I call LIVING inside the music. I love MZZZZZ CARTER!!!

[ImaniHekima]

That's what it's all about. Superb.

[MsJazznote]

Two people didn't take giant steps lolol.

[Streamline09]

Oh, Geri Allen?! Nice....Love the sound coming through Dave. Betty's improv's are heaven.

[molletes53]

amo el jazz, y las voces estupendas de las afroamericanas las amo

[wkbbrat]

I love it! In the beginning, It's like she's stretching in the morning (Imagine just waking up, feeling the muscles & the energy), then they let it rip in Betty's inimitable style. Reminds me of why I love jazz (virtuoso playing/singing with excellent improvisation). Plus it's not all about the lead- what she's doing wouldnt be half as good without such strong players. Love the look she's giving Pianist -(5:05) it's like, "yeah,uh huh, I approve"

[gregsterarline]

@wkbbrat You are soo right on! What an awesome wonder!

[kungpaoch1cken]

this is incredible

[hlfrankjr1906]

True Greatness!

[Timopartanen2]

Jesus

[pmondingomide]

Maravilhosa !!!

[thomas1140]

I can't ever, ever, ever, visit u tube without watching this - she doesn't just sing giant Steps in her "Betty Carter" style, I feel that this song has taken over her whole being.......weird, but I can only describe it as beautifully breathtaking - I've got to stop watching now as the goosebumps are threatening to tear my shirtsleeves. Thanks for posting......don't ever remove it !

[AleekahTV]

I'm in love with this. Music is art and this is art at its finest.

[zynabris]

Think I'll go practice now. Don't know as how it's going to do much good....

[ProphetessBobino]

It was just AWESOME! for me to see her in person before she passed away. A remarkable woman she's definitely a legend.

[groovinwalrus]

I feel drawn into this interpretation! I had the priviledge to meet this quintessential lady of Jazz! The Bebop Queen indeed! When I saw her back in 1987-1988 she had an incredible young piano player! He was a baaaad cat! I apologize for not remembering his name. Would anybody know who I may be referring to who played with her at that time? He was a young white gentlemen who looked like he was just out of high school! I know that he leads his own band now!

[ImaniHekima]

@groovinwalrus Benny Green?

[Shiftyeyes516]

Outstanding!!!!

[giovannimiami]

Wow... The incomparable Betty Carter. She always took on very young Musicians and essentially put them through a Masters Degree in Music Theory and Improvisation. Once you were done with a series of concerts, you were ready for anything and anyone. Stafford Hunter, Giant Steps was composed by John Coltrane, not Betty. Betty Carter was an Interpreter, not a composer, an equal in terms of Genius. One more thing, Betty passed on, back in 1998, September 26th., to be exact.

[TheTwel]

That lady's rippin those keys to shreds! Killer stuff, Killer stuff.

[ohemp]

Wow! Awesome! My spirit is renewed seeing my idol jazz vocalist with fantastic Geri Allen on piano (whom I also know personally).

[fastborzoi]

the others in the group are leaders in their own right, watching them w/ Betty is -- s' wonderful

[fastborzoi]

I'm in Awe

[iluvmyboba]

I love Betty Carter. There is nothing better than an authentic Jazz musician. Singer...

Bass... Piano... Drums... Cello... It's just PHENOMENAL!!!!!!

[fastborzoi]

Coltrane channels Betty Carter; heaven

[broJakada]

The Legend

[PippoBlues93]

is that dave holland on bass?

[Victor39657]

@PippoBlues93 Yes, he is! and Jack De Jonette at the drums. What a couple of fellas :)

[oober349]

watched geri allen and left

[jevonj77]

Very beautiful...truly special how she sings this tune....Don't think it's ben done in this manner before.

[AmeenRaa]

great --->>> sweet !!! youtube-flute solo version "Ameenraa"

[FCntertainr]

She was so beautiful! Her voice sounds so peaceful yet she is just easily probing the depths of the tune in a later Trane style! Then they bust out in the changes- FC-

[cbs2don]

Two comments. Lost in the music and voice as instrument. Truly an artist that sings from the soul.

[dmackoy]

who's the woman on the keys. she's baaaaaaddddd!

[emmadetten]

@dmackoy Geri Allen

[danieljones013]

@emmadetten Imma marry her...lol

[DYNODRUM]

"She Is Love".. and will always Love Her : Vocalist / Instrumentalist - Supreme ...

[staffordhunter]

Wow. The genius of Betty Carter. All the drama, creativity, originality, etc.. She really was/is an example of a musician making a song your own. I listen to this and I think she wrote Giants Steps. That's the sh*t we SHOULD ALL be striving for.

[kesarbai]

@staffordhunter Giant Steps is a John Coltrane composition.

[klettermax88]

Look at Jack DeJohnette at 7:30! He's all ears!

[Eerik39]

betty carter , hän olikin näin hyvä- äänityskin huippua - näin kulkee jazz.

[elovesmika]

Is that REALLY Geri Allen on Piano???

[Alemayehu45]

@elovesmika YES!

[teddypantelas]

Thanks for posting the two videos of this group from "Feed The Fire"CD. What a shocker to see these up! Is there a DVD?  Great find!

[diamondeyes917]

goose bumps all day with this music

[sofiarubin]

I love her! She the best singer....

[ramsestwo07]

This Song made my day! Then again, Betty always did :0)

[jinalanguniafrika]

GANGSTA. FOLKS LIKE THIS ARE THE FEATHER IN MY PATH, TELLING ME I'M GOING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION!

[jinalanguniafrika]

GANGSTA.

[valambiguous]

Shakes my head in wonderment....Oh my goodness!!! I feel you Lady Carter, (((whew)))

[valjazz]

WOW! Betty Carter. What can I say, except thank you so much for posting this.

[corp588]

who's the female pianist ?

[jenspollheide]

@corp588 GERI ALLEN

[puncy12]

Jazz diva indeed!!

[mbase1235]

Very Nice!

[Chords4U]

YES!!!!!!