When I listen to Stan Getz, I also hear Lester Young. Mal Waldron's beautiful ballad "Soul Eyes" is the perfect vehicle for Stan Getz and Kenny Barron. We lost Stan much too early in 1991. He was only 64. Peace, Peter
to Nonettegetz - you need to learn to read within the context of a very positive comment - As someone who saw Miles, 'Trane, Monk, and many other "Jazz Giants" in person I know my jazz - I also realize Getz was in remission / dying of cancer the last few years which makes his playing under these conditions even more remarkable - that's positive - "Keep Enjoying (and hopefully understanding) the Sounds of Jazz"
@unifb2007 -- I cannot see my previous comment. However, I do perfectly read the contexts. You wrote: "no one played the Tenor Sax better than Getz did the last 4-5 years of his life when he was sober". I cannot agree with your framing Getz's brilliancy in such a short period. I am glad that you had the chance to see Davis, Trane, Monk, etc., but that doesn't change the fact that your comment about Getz was very unfortunate. -- Music doesn't need to be understood: you need to feel it.
@Nonettegetz - P.S. - you mentioned all of the "old" Getz albums in one of your comments - just wanted to let you know that BILL EVANS-GETZ "BUT BEAUTIFUL" AND "SWEET RAIN" are two of my all-time favorite albums / now CDs that I have and I still listen to them regular basis - I "do" listen to "old" Getz - let's agree to disagree about why Stan played so beautifully the last 4-5 years of his life and end this "pissing contest"
Stan Getz and Kenny Barron were magical together; they were able to take the listener to another dimension where the music is distilled and pure and the experience is euphoric. Thank you maestros. Many thanks for posting this great video. Guillermo
@bluehorsestudio - Your comments are so beautifully put - Barron and Getz are/were true masters of their art - Even though Coltrane is my musical hero (my claim to fame is that I saw him twice in person), no one played the Tenor Sax better than Getz did the last 4-5 years of his life when he was sober - "Keep enjoying the Sounds of Jazz" - Coachroche
@unifb2007 --- You obviously have not listened to Getz enough. How about "At the Shrine", "for Musicians only", "Diz & Getz", "At Storyville" (for naming some)?? Do you know any of these CDs? They are from the 50's, 60's. Getz was always a magnificent musician, fully committed to what he did for more that 40 years. Excuse me, but your comment about him "playing better than no one the last 4-5 years of his life, when he was sober", is tasteless, unwise and out of context.
Love this. Always loved his music - In the 60s when he was playing bossas, I was a fanatic. At my advanced age, he's never lost the magic. Thanks for the favor!
I was blessed to be born in New york city and had many chances to see both Stan and kenny at various clubs in the West Village...Only now do I realize what precious memories these were and how lucky I was to be born at a time when you could sit at the bar and not even pay a cover charge, thus being able to hit 3 clubs in a night if you wanted to......usually it was the Vangard, then head south on 7th ave to sweet basils..see Kenny with Ron Carter on bass..then on to see Sanborn at 7th ave south.
Wonderful musicianship... Getz was a profoundly gifted human being. VERY few people in any field do anything as well he Mr. Getz played the tenor sax. Thanks for the post.
Most are arguing about Coltrane over Getz...ironically neither of them had a problem with each others playing but this is where acceptance & understanding comes into it rather than personal bias. Coltrane once said " If we could we'd all love to sound like Stan Getz".
where can i buy this dvd? i didn't even know there was a video recording of this amazing concert.. this cd was the very reason why I started listening to jazz 7 years ago...
Contrary to the amount of views I don't prefer this "cool: sound. Coltrane's sound is more fitting for this song, and of course it brings more of an uplifting spiritual feel that lingers in his music.
Perhaps this is just a discussion of what the word "cool" means. Getz was just too good for the critics - they had to invent something negative. One genius of them find the solution - he was "cool" - that means without feeling, compare to others who had that gift. Thats why I can't accept "cool" to describe the tenor-giant Stan Getz. Thank you.
@Conn1936 --- I ADORE Getz. You might be interesting in the following: COOL JAZZ Evolved directly from bop (40s/50s). Essentially it was a mixture of bop with aspects of swing (overlooked or temporarily discarded). Dissonances were smoothed, tones were softened, arrangements became important again, rhythm section's accents were less jarring. Among the many top artists were Stan Getz. - West Coast Jazz is an occasional nickname for cool since some of the key pacesetters were centered in LA.
According to the Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang, "cool" meaning "urbane" or "sophisticated" dates back to about 1918 and the sense of "discreet" ("stay cool") showed up in the 1880's. The use of "cool" to mean "hip" seems to have arisen just after World War II, probably popularized by jazz musicians. My sense is that jazz musicians' use of "cool" to mean "excellent" came first, followed by college students' (and beatniks') use of the term to mean "sophisticated.
Stan was considered a "cool' tone player in contrast to John Coltrane ( go listen to the clip of them together) Maybe you should forget labels and just dig the music.. and its "whole" not hole :)
Thank you for response! Don't worry about my Getzknowledge. He is my absolut ideal of tenorplaying. And I still says - he never played a "cool" tone. Just listen and you must understand why.
I don't use 'words' to talk about music.. Music begins where words end.. Ok, Conn.. fine, He never played a 'cool' tone.. now are you happy? Go listen to his "Moonlight In Vermont" .. essence of cool! :)
So many sax players would love to imulate him but none can. He's a legend absolute one of kind tenor and now that he's gone we have his memory and legacy left behind to appreciate and enjoy. Young players and even some of us old can try to capture some of his magic but it's an impossible climb. I like other sax players will keep trying
Not enough try. The 'new' tenor sound is all about playing fast, but pointless, with lame technical displays that only college students in Jazz Studies programs like. You know what I mean? The kind of lines that are musically very stupid, and its only because a young sax player knows it is hard to play, that they value it. You know, playing with s#@! stuffed in your horn is hard too..... Brecker/Potter/Reynolds....technically great, musically lame, may as well listen to Gorlick/Koz/Abair.
thanks a bunch darominu, and thanks to anyone reading who shares videos like this on youtube--i'm not a computer guy, nor do i have a stockload of wonderful vids to post here, but i am a jazz fan and really appreciate those taking the time to put this stuff out here for all to enjoy. this particular video is outstanding, and showcases in particular stan and kenny ,,,i'd never have a chance to enjoy these masters of their craft in action without these postings. many heartfelt kudos, youtubers!
Absolutely my favorite saxophonist playing one of my favorite songs. Getz's soft humid tone is something that you rarely hear anymore from young sax players.
Yeah, Stan is great, but did anyone here the pianist? He plays really subtile but he dares to show his own interpretation... I didn't really know him before this vid
Quien al escuchar Stan Getz no ha guardado silencio?. Sus interpretaciones son tadas maravillosas. Su improvisacion es unica. En una palabra, es completo. Musicos de esta categoria nunca mueren. Aunque no este con nosotros, tengo que darle las gracias por dejarnos sus interpretaciones en musica.
I highly recommend the DVD this is from: Stan Getz: The Last Recording. It's a mesmerizing concert with several beautiful tunes. Stan Getz was one of the very best. His playing was very lyrical and creative. The man had master chops. And that TONE!!! As for "slow jazz", most jazz greats have done slow ballads. You just have to listen to a lot of jazz to learn which tunes by which artists knock you out. Get thee to a jazz music station and listen, listen, listen.
Kenny Barron, the piano player you are listening to right now is one you might want to listen to. Not eveything Barron does is slow, but he has been a leader of his own group for years and also played with Getz for years.
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MrHinaandmeme 2 weeks ago
I can see why Astrud Gilberto fell in love with him. But I would have wanted to keep Joao Gilberto also. (It was the 60s, things like that happened!)
rumginny 1 month ago in playlist Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto & Antonio Carlos Jobim
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abluerambler 4 months ago
Call Mr. Getz cool, bebop, soul, or anything your heart desires but Mr. Getz was a great musician.
monktrane325 5 months ago
Wonderful.....
kdunn75 5 months ago
great! Great!
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izzapoppin 8 months ago
like touching velvet......................
laurakolb 10 months ago
When I listen to Stan Getz, I also hear Lester Young. Mal Waldron's beautiful ballad "Soul Eyes" is the perfect vehicle for Stan Getz and Kenny Barron. We lost Stan much too early in 1991. He was only 64. Peace, Peter
pholzer5 10 months ago
to Nonettegetz - you need to learn to read within the context of a very positive comment - As someone who saw Miles, 'Trane, Monk, and many other "Jazz Giants" in person I know my jazz - I also realize Getz was in remission / dying of cancer the last few years which makes his playing under these conditions even more remarkable - that's positive - "Keep Enjoying (and hopefully understanding) the Sounds of Jazz"
unifb2007 10 months ago
@unifb2007 -- I cannot see my previous comment. However, I do perfectly read the contexts. You wrote: "no one played the Tenor Sax better than Getz did the last 4-5 years of his life when he was sober". I cannot agree with your framing Getz's brilliancy in such a short period. I am glad that you had the chance to see Davis, Trane, Monk, etc., but that doesn't change the fact that your comment about Getz was very unfortunate. -- Music doesn't need to be understood: you need to feel it.
Nonie
Nonettegetz 10 months ago
@Nonettegetz - P.S. - you mentioned all of the "old" Getz albums in one of your comments - just wanted to let you know that BILL EVANS-GETZ "BUT BEAUTIFUL" AND "SWEET RAIN" are two of my all-time favorite albums / now CDs that I have and I still listen to them regular basis - I "do" listen to "old" Getz - let's agree to disagree about why Stan played so beautifully the last 4-5 years of his life and end this "pissing contest"
unifb2007 10 months ago
@unifb2007 : I was not competing at all, my dear. But all right. Let's do that.
Regards,
Nonie
Nonettegetz 10 months ago
Il nous manque tant !!!
parisien015 11 months ago
This is so beautiful.
BOPPPPER 1 year ago
Stan Getz and Kenny Barron were magical together; they were able to take the listener to another dimension where the music is distilled and pure and the experience is euphoric. Thank you maestros. Many thanks for posting this great video. Guillermo
bluehorsestudio 1 year ago
@bluehorsestudio - Your comments are so beautifully put - Barron and Getz are/were true masters of their art - Even though Coltrane is my musical hero (my claim to fame is that I saw him twice in person), no one played the Tenor Sax better than Getz did the last 4-5 years of his life when he was sober - "Keep enjoying the Sounds of Jazz" - Coachroche
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@unifb2007 --- You obviously have not listened to Getz enough. How about "At the Shrine", "for Musicians only", "Diz & Getz", "At Storyville" (for naming some)?? Do you know any of these CDs? They are from the 50's, 60's. Getz was always a magnificent musician, fully committed to what he did for more that 40 years. Excuse me, but your comment about him "playing better than no one the last 4-5 years of his life, when he was sober", is tasteless, unwise and out of context.
Nonie
Nonettegetz 10 months ago
Looking into the audience I realize just how much jazz music is like storytelling, and Stan has a beautiful story to tell.
Cheers to you Mr. Getz, you light a flame in the eyes of my soul.
charmister 1 year ago 3
The only problem with this video is that I cant't play it louder
SophisticatedSound 1 year ago
some of the best Getz I've heard; some of the best, most sensitive ensemble playing as well. Beautiful, simply.
blueyedboymrdeath 1 year ago
MORAISITO in youtube, the best...
Claudiobenyossef 1 year ago
He was a pioneer of the west coast jazz movement called COOL, as a statement against the established frenetic Be Bop sounds of Bird, Dizz, etc.
gladdad101 1 year ago
Stan Getz is a pure unadulterated beast. I wish I saw him live. This CD (Bossas & Ballads) is one of the best and is incredibly moving.
wsilk1 1 year ago
Stan - pure unadulterated beast. I love this album. I wish I had an opportunity to see him. Now, I just enjoy Arturo and Paquito while I can.
wsilk1 1 year ago
Love this. Always loved his music - In the 60s when he was playing bossas, I was a fanatic. At my advanced age, he's never lost the magic. Thanks for the favor!
kidfromstatenisland 1 year ago
last Getz video
luisitosax 1 year ago
I was blessed to be born in New york city and had many chances to see both Stan and kenny at various clubs in the West Village...Only now do I realize what precious memories these were and how lucky I was to be born at a time when you could sit at the bar and not even pay a cover charge, thus being able to hit 3 clubs in a night if you wanted to......usually it was the Vangard, then head south on 7th ave to sweet basils..see Kenny with Ron Carter on bass..then on to see Sanborn at 7th ave south.
wackoplenty 1 year ago 3
dayam..."that's all she wrote"
sbrownie 1 year ago
this is how a saxophone should sound like!
ursuxxl 1 year ago 2
Wonderful musicianship... Getz was a profoundly gifted human being. VERY few people in any field do anything as well he Mr. Getz played the tenor sax. Thanks for the post.
Alemayehu45 1 year ago
Increibleeeee! terciopelo puro!
kenasun 1 year ago
heavenly! 5*
rosesredvioletsblue 1 year ago
Flintstone
this music is simply outstanding and needs to quasi intellectional discussions. Please enjoy it !!!
jfvuursteen 1 year ago
@jfvuursteen :
I only mean NO intellectional discussions
jfvuursteen 1 year ago
taginaste 33 : Thank you for posting this fantastic vdeo. Stan Getz was the best
juvenalsm 1 year ago
Most are arguing about Coltrane over Getz...ironically neither of them had a problem with each others playing but this is where acceptance & understanding comes into it rather than personal bias. Coltrane once said " If we could we'd all love to sound like Stan Getz".
taildragger53 1 year ago
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so nice sound!
kurinakornel1 1 year ago
where can i buy this dvd? i didn't even know there was a video recording of this amazing concert.. this cd was the very reason why I started listening to jazz 7 years ago...
covaonfire 1 year ago
@covaonfire : I think that it is Stan Getz - The Last Recording Check Amazon or something
wsilk1 1 year ago
well said there both great
kognac100 2 years ago
Contrary to the amount of views I don't prefer this "cool: sound. Coltrane's sound is more fitting for this song, and of course it brings more of an uplifting spiritual feel that lingers in his music.
kognac100 2 years ago
@kognac100
Why not enjoy them both? I do.
redbuzzy 2 years ago 3
@kognac100 To me Stan Getz sounds so much more gentle, poetic and beautiful ... Coltrane sounds a bit rough and "psychedelic" ...
violinoamore 2 years ago
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kognac100 2 years ago
*****
folclorist 2 years ago
Hello again Doumbeck!
Perhaps this is just a discussion of what the word "cool" means. Getz was just too good for the critics - they had to invent something negative. One genius of them find the solution - he was "cool" - that means without feeling, compare to others who had that gift. Thats why I can't accept "cool" to describe the tenor-giant Stan Getz. Thank you.
Conn1936 2 years ago 16
@Conn1936 --- I ADORE Getz. You might be interesting in the following: COOL JAZZ Evolved directly from bop (40s/50s). Essentially it was a mixture of bop with aspects of swing (overlooked or temporarily discarded). Dissonances were smoothed, tones were softened, arrangements became important again, rhythm section's accents were less jarring. Among the many top artists were Stan Getz. - West Coast Jazz is an occasional nickname for cool since some of the key pacesetters were centered in LA.
Nonettegetz 1 year ago
@Conn1936
According to the Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang, "cool" meaning "urbane" or "sophisticated" dates back to about 1918 and the sense of "discreet" ("stay cool") showed up in the 1880's. The use of "cool" to mean "hip" seems to have arisen just after World War II, probably popularized by jazz musicians. My sense is that jazz musicians' use of "cool" to mean "excellent" came first, followed by college students' (and beatniks') use of the term to mean "sophisticated.
paulyrulo 11 months ago
maestro, que tal sentimiendo al tocar...que en paz descanse.
ivansetux 2 years ago
who are these boner headed idiots who keep slamming their flaccid ideas into our 'real' discussions about music/history/culture?
oh yeh..they are the underculturedopportunisticbraindeadtoo....shitemeisters,,,,
please go to anywhere but these places...
goodnight and choke on it!
shuffleslunuffle 2 years ago
I love the drummer
CommercialVehicle 2 years ago
amazing!it takes you into your mind, a complete blackout
1605jazz 2 years ago
Stan never played a "cool" tone in his hole lie! He was a fabulouos musician.
Tenore 36
Conn1936 2 years ago
Stan was considered a "cool' tone player in contrast to John Coltrane ( go listen to the clip of them together) Maybe you should forget labels and just dig the music.. and its "whole" not hole :)
Doumbeck 2 years ago
Thank you for response! Don't worry about my Getzknowledge. He is my absolut ideal of tenorplaying. And I still says - he never played a "cool" tone. Just listen and you must understand why.
Conn1936 2 years ago
I don't use 'words' to talk about music.. Music begins where words end.. Ok, Conn.. fine, He never played a 'cool' tone.. now are you happy? Go listen to his "Moonlight In Vermont" .. essence of cool! :)
Doumbeck 2 years ago
There's really some magic in Stan Getz's playing that produces an unexplainable inside feeling in a listener. And Kenny Barron is wonderful also!
da19lila38 2 years ago
mon Dieu mais quel son....quel son!!!!
defmaa 2 years ago
et quelle beauté dans les lignes, dans les idées lyriques et sonores de ce génie.. C'est un cadeau pour nos oreilles et pour nos ames!
Doumbeck 2 years ago
I love 3:00, that descending phrase with the subtone sound!
jazzmunky 2 years ago
So many sax players would love to imulate him but none can. He's a legend absolute one of kind tenor and now that he's gone we have his memory and legacy left behind to appreciate and enjoy. Young players and even some of us old can try to capture some of his magic but it's an impossible climb. I like other sax players will keep trying
campfirecrooner 2 years ago 2
Not enough try. The 'new' tenor sound is all about playing fast, but pointless, with lame technical displays that only college students in Jazz Studies programs like. You know what I mean? The kind of lines that are musically very stupid, and its only because a young sax player knows it is hard to play, that they value it. You know, playing with s#@! stuffed in your horn is hard too..... Brecker/Potter/Reynolds....technically great, musically lame, may as well listen to Gorlick/Koz/Abair.
joejohnson043 2 years ago
You can really feel Getz's sound comes from deep inside; one of a kind.
Boldly, the melody weaves through the rhythm section,
Tempered only by it's captivating timbre.
2ears4music 2 years ago
Need this on Blu-ray for XMAS....
please Santa . . please . . .
I'll be good . .I promise . .
franklinpross 2 years ago
simply marvelous
kornbelt 2 years ago
I heard so many people shit all over this tune. This is the way sould eyes was meant to be played.
jazztrumpet251 2 years ago 3
it was actualy written for john coltrane ,has coltrane esque changes in the first section ,but to me stan owns it and always will
mrhitmanisback 2 years ago
thanks a bunch darominu, and thanks to anyone reading who shares videos like this on youtube--i'm not a computer guy, nor do i have a stockload of wonderful vids to post here, but i am a jazz fan and really appreciate those taking the time to put this stuff out here for all to enjoy. this particular video is outstanding, and showcases in particular stan and kenny ,,,i'd never have a chance to enjoy these masters of their craft in action without these postings. many heartfelt kudos, youtubers!
meesterrandy 2 years ago 31
@meesterrandy Buy the DVD of this concert. It's riveting. You'll thank me. :-)
deepkeel65 1 year ago
@meesterrandy my thoughts exactly. thanks for the words.
catandpiddle 1 year ago
Absolutely my favorite saxophonist playing one of my favorite songs. Getz's soft humid tone is something that you rarely hear anymore from young sax players.
JazzMaestra 2 years ago 2
Yeah, Stan is great, but did anyone here the pianist? He plays really subtile but he dares to show his own interpretation... I didn't really know him before this vid
confusedartist 2 years ago 3
The pianist is Kenny Barron. A great performer!
Nonie
Nonettegetz 2 years ago
Quien al escuchar Stan Getz no ha guardado silencio?. Sus interpretaciones son tadas maravillosas. Su improvisacion es unica. En una palabra, es completo. Musicos de esta categoria nunca mueren. Aunque no este con nosotros, tengo que darle las gracias por dejarnos sus interpretaciones en musica.
juanluengo 2 years ago 3
Love this guy. Anyone recomend any other artists that play this type of slow jazz??
chaosnhavok 2 years ago
they all do really but try Coleman Hawkins or someone like that :)
Mattytheman91 2 years ago
Hey thanks alot hes actually really great!! :D
chaosnhavok 2 years ago
You're welcome :)
Mattytheman91 2 years ago
I highly recommend the DVD this is from: Stan Getz: The Last Recording. It's a mesmerizing concert with several beautiful tunes. Stan Getz was one of the very best. His playing was very lyrical and creative. The man had master chops. And that TONE!!! As for "slow jazz", most jazz greats have done slow ballads. You just have to listen to a lot of jazz to learn which tunes by which artists knock you out. Get thee to a jazz music station and listen, listen, listen.
deepkeel65 2 years ago 2
Exactly! =)
Nonettegetz 2 years ago
Kenny Barron, the piano player you are listening to right now is one you might want to listen to. Not eveything Barron does is slow, but he has been a leader of his own group for years and also played with Getz for years.
JazzMaestra 2 years ago 4
Chet Baker (trumpet), Zoot Sims (tenor sax), Coleman Hawkins (tenor sax) Paul Desmond (alto sax)
Regards,
Nonie
Nonettegetz 2 years ago
the wonderful kenny also althought i play sax !!!
babisprodromidis 3 years ago
nice
crosaxt 3 years ago
honey we makin whoopie
astralfeline80 3 years ago
there will never be another like stan getz
ggrooverjr 3 years ago
a song written for coltrane but stan takes it apart what a magnificent player he was
hitmanisbackmk2 3 years ago
What a fantastic performer! Brilliant!
Thanks very much for sharing!
Nonettegetz 3 years ago 2
stan gets is my hero because he is the best saxophoniste!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Metaldario1993 3 years ago
Dzięki Darominu; to piękna ballada w wyjątkowym wykonaniu;
saksofonista 3 years ago 2
The wonderful Stan.
steveykeeffe 3 years ago 2