Joe Henderson - Take the A Train

[ishibashisam]

George Mraz, Al Foster and Joe Henderson -- this really was one of the best trios in jazz at this time. I luckily got to see them on occasion and the playing was at such a consistent high level. This also has the welcome presence of Bheki Mseleku, the South African pianist who fits right in.

[jamesopera123]

@TripleOctaveMusic Actually he is using a modified vintage Selmer Soloist (D facing I believe)

[TripleOctaveMusic]

is he using a vintage link or regular??

[MarieNoelleP]

Omg!!! Totally smoooking!! All of them! :o)

[luqmanhakimMLHBB]

i just love the "life" banner behind! this is life!!

[bcolborn]

7 people disliked this?????? I will punch all 7 of you in the head

[oober349]

Anyone else not realize it was only Al & Joe playing until the rest of the band came in?

[TheMonkeyTookMyHat]

WOW George Mraz has low action... his strings are pretty much touching the fingerboard.

[vanderbiltsax]

Whenever I see George Mraz, I think, hey - what's Al Gore doing playing the bass?

[littlebones18]

Baddest motherfuckers in the land.

[Aaronlongville]

love the "Twinkle twinkle little star" motif/lick at 1.29, it works so well. Clever :)

[davidizzle]

@Aaronlongville I think that was used as a cue for the band to come in.

[mymiloz]

The greatest JOE

[TommittajaFIN]

i love jazz now... can you people tell me any others like Joe? i'm new to jazz... modal jazz would be nice.

[Parvenu333]

@TommittajaFIN Try Eric Dolphy.

[FunkySkunk90]

Wonderful tone. Joe Henderson is really kickin'. He's modern and he also is very traditional.

[valentynesuite]

i've seen joe with this quartet some years ago in verona. And know him,he was truly a gentleman

[pcadier]

What a sound...

[7181311]

Joe's harmonic prowess far exceeds Coltrane's.

[mondosolorzano]

That pianist is is a fucking badass

[Jazzsax1991]

damn, a real master.. so much ideas, so straight on the beat, awesome technique, i can't understand what he is playing, i just enjoy!

[TheWezel1995]

i'm a metalhead... I watched this.... i'm a jazz-head....

[wakanabeotai]

fantastic.....that's a great feeling listening to him

[Parvenu333]

I've never even heard George Mraz play before, and I'm surprised how similar his harmonic ideas are to mine... shit, I need some new ideas.

[52media]

I remember playing this tune in jazz guitar class back in college 23 years ago. These cats def. make my memories of this tune aned those sessions sound absolutely horrid, amazing playing here....!

[jonny2basses]

Beeeautiful work by George Mraz! Woh!

[andifyouhadtwocoats]

jarz for suffering douchebags

and what a awful compositcom

truth be told,

Rab

[kthesuperior]

@andifyouhadtwocoats i love how you comment on every jazz video and something bad about it. great job troll. get a life. some people listen for entertainment. don't like the music? stop watching and commenting and do something else.

[andifyouhadtwocoats]

@kthesuperior thanks you, my daling. whatt is a "job troll"? and actally I come to like this music. I has a nice gay touch to it!!!!!!!!!!!

Warmest regards your truley

Rab Hines

[kthesuperior]

@andifyouhadtwocoats Dude, it's great job, troll. I don't know what a job troll is though. And the way you type makes you look... foreign or stupid. And what do you mean jazz has a nice gay touch to it? Or do you mean you add a nice gay touch to it?

[andifyouhadtwocoats]

@kthesuperior you are a TREAT!!!!! it is not only the musicke but yours GAY TOUCH that makes me looove this video. are you a queer teacher, my dahling?

[YamaTZ250]

Thanks for the countless hours of listening pleasure Joe. Can only imagine how good heaven sounds right now. Incredible bass solo by George Mraz too. Thanks guys.

[toughtenor]

If Joe went on soloing for 15 more minutes I'd still be listening breathlesly.

Jazz can't get any more swinging and pure then this. effortless quartet rendition of this beautiful Strayhorn composition

[BennyMax37]

Molto bella questa versione di Take the "A" train con un Henderson cool-bop. Ottimo. Un plauso particolarea te per questa scelta.Bsax

[Lester457]

f yea, so thankful to see this wonderousness

[balancedaction6]

Joe kills this tune! So many people blow it off as "an easy middle school tune" but Joe reminds us of the mastery of Billy Strayhorn! What an inspiration!

[Listen4u2b]

@balancedaction6 YES AND YES OH YES AGAIN

[mothwentbad]

@balancedaction6 - I don't know if it's still up, but Duke Ellington plays a sort of piano-solo-with-backup version of this that's pretty tight and clever.

[pfaessel1]

My favorite version of this tune...I've heard other artists, including Duke Ellington's versions, which are great, but this tops the list. Such a wealth of ideas...just great!

[bcwdrums]

Awesome version of this......Thanks for posting..

[crescentridge]

This is absolutely masterful. Deep deep deep!!!! Awesome.

[WrestlerFRK09]

interesting version of this but i like it haha

[sirjection]

Joe Henderson is just plain cool. It's sort of like you can hear the twinkle in his eye when he plays. I'd have a hard time finding anyone in history who's aged better.

[TheFtotheabian]

sonny maybe

[adeduction]

Great film making too! Thanks!

[yannmeir]

man i saw once Al foster in a concert at jerusalem he is the greatest drummer ever.....

[AlGrubis]

Isn't this guy on sax also in the Jedi council. Talented dude!

[Jazzman303]

douche.

[bahbuhbih]

who is playing trumpet?... eeexactly

[ignaciomoran]

The catalyst here is Mr. Al Foster, the swingiest, most inventive, polyrhythmic drummer alive, with a nod to Roy Haynes. A close friend of mine, I've sat in his living room and he showed me live videos of Joe Hen's trio with Buster, Dave Holland and/or Ron Carter on those magical nights, mostly in Europe. It's shocking to see particularly when he explains the experience of it all. Al's the greatest. Just ask Miles and Herbie. He played with them longer than any drummer including Tony.

[Kitschead]

George Mraz plays very horizontally with his right hand. I'm surprised he can still get a substantial tone.

[audiophage]

He's amplified.

[bearishwearish]

mraz is the closest you can get to scott.

[boobsmanB]

what's a classic trumpet

[bearishwearish]

it is when a trumpet grows legs and arms and can begin to play itself, after this stage however it is more proper to call the trumpet a "words time machine" and not a classic trumpet. Although 17th & 18th century literature would argue that the only true "words time machine" trumpet is a classic trumpet. Haven't you ever heard of miles david?

[xnophloglas]

It is necessary and wise to insist that this is the true classic, the classic trumpets. Brings back memories of smoky coffee houses with beatniks and Miles David.

[AlGrubis]

Miles David? Did he do that classic album 'King of Blues'?

[Jazzsaxalex]

Miles Davis and Kind of Blue

[shama2]

outstanding !!

amazing bass solo !!

[RodneyBrown1979]

Joe is one of if not the most under appreciated tenor players in history.  This man swings like no other.

[Modes9]

At least he got the recognition he deserved in the '90's (Grammy Awards). Joe Farrell didn't live to see recognition accept from his peers.

[ignaciomoran]

I'm sorry but Joe Farrell is no Joe Henderson. And I like Joe Farrell. But Joe Hen is part of the lineage of Sonny Rollins, Sonny Stitt, Trane, Wayne Shorter, Prez, Mr. T and Mike Brecker. Not necessarily in that order.

[clarmad]

Zoot Sims. Just sayin'

[clarmad]

He did call his live double album recorded at the Vanguard "The State of the Tenor." I don't think he underrated himself. Perhaps he was thinking of Sonny, whom he never surpassed. And I love Joe (though the dissonant triplets get to be a bit much after awhile).

[Changer01]

@RodneyBrown1979 Yeah, I know him only from cantaloupe island with herbie hancock, but he played it nice.

[Poguesong]

@RodneyBrown1979

*****

[bluesnessman]

@RodneyBrown1979 You're right, but I don't really think that he's as under appreciated as Harold Land or Hank Mobley.

[saxnviolinz]

@RodneyBrown1979

how is joe hen under appreciated? everybody i know has been appreciating joe hen for years... rock solid his whole career...

[Choisie09]

@RodneyBrown1979 you are so right - even though I've listened to joe for awhile- I've just recently realized, thanks to youtube, how awesome and so underrated this man is - Joe is now in my top five horn players of all time

[GCEInfantryMarine]

Classic performance... Only thing missing is a classic trumpet but is great either way

[schrumpfl]

mraz is one of the best db players in the world no doubt

[CamTheCat]

My favorite musician.

[jazz1bro]

What a soulful cat first and foremost!

[sc2man13]

One of my favorite parts of the video is the moment George Mraz comes in on bass after an amazing sax/drums solo. Mraz is awesome!

[chriscorso1]

truth in music says...you got to love Joe!

[valentynesuite]

I've seen this quartet in Verona some years ago; i've know mr. Henderson, so cool and gentle man and one of the greatest horn player in all jazz history. What a sound! what a rhythmic conception....!!!!

[Egonolsen30]

unbelievable. great.

[rongstmj]

Actually, the intro is like nothing I've every heard. fuck yeah.

[rongstmj]

The best Henderson Recording I've ever heard. I feel enlightened.

[jaythomasjazz]

killing video...Joe always has a great "roll" going in his lines!! I'm going to go shed some Sigurd rascher 158 exercises....Joe really knows how to use the best fingerings for playing a saxophone.

[Jazzman555]

why watch a joe henderson video if u dont like his playing. joe is a tenor giant you can go and blow me cunt

[musictflo]

I really can't understand why you feel inclined to write off Joe Henderson out of hand. Whether you like him or not, he was a supremely skilled musician with unshakable poise and an vast arsenal of riffs and devices that he could use at will along with a rock solid structural sense.This performance shows a master craftsman at work. Dave Koz can play, but so could Joe.Your critical filters are just not working!

[wmpay]

you fucking suck joe henderson is a legend you obviously dont havent listened to enough jazz music to know what youre talking about. go back to listening to power chords

[ShreddingSpartan]

You know what?

I listen both to the heaviest metal possible, and yet I am an excellent alto saxophonist for jazz. You want to discriminate, do it against rap listeners. Death metal and jazz are equal to me.

[blade7619]

are u fucking retarded?!?!

[SillySod96]

you couldn't be more wrong, you crack.

1.29 to 1.31 is sooo legendic. twinkle twinkle little star...!

[jazzsax77]

fuck off you german pikie.

[MontgomerylandFunk]

Wow.

[zamochaise]

Home at last we miss you my brother Bheki Mseleku at least now we have an angel who will look after us and guide us to continue what you didn't finish.We thank you for all you have been to us the MSELEKU'S.We release you to God, that your journey ahead may be glorious and sweet.I will always love you.Zamo Millicent Mseleku-Chaise

[kenyanobserver]

RIP Bheki Mseleku

[Vitamine101]

Now if I could only play like Bheki Mseleku...

[altonoir]

man what a great tone!....

[gjazz22]

JH was the horn player on the first Flora & Airto albums

every time he plays he experiments.... thats Jazz!!!!!!

[saxylarry26]

geez what a monster

[quantumcactus]

joe is the man

[XxSaxCannon921xX]

Joe Henderson killed it. Love his intro to the

whole rhythm section coming in.

Bheki Mseleku looks like Cannonball Adderley from the side.

George Mraz should not have been on that stage.

Al Foster was killin'.

[bonsnaria]

QUE CHINGON!!!!!!!

[Belchinziggy]

Bheki Mseleku is simply incredible!

[mduduma]

I was lucky to get lessons from him in South Africa, he's got a very unique style of playing...oh...and his right hand misses a third finger...you cant tell once you listen to his solos...

[kwtrmln]

way to suck ass Mraz worst solo lol

sweet walking lines though

[altonoir]

I thought I was good bass solo...he was experimenting...it is a lil' tangential...

[kwtrmln]

you can hear crickets in the background lol. Henderson probably walked off stage hahahhaha

[altonoir]

funny!...i will that his tone is just as good if not a lil' better Sonny Rollins...

[Jazzman555]

why would you compare two players like that. Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson both have unique aproaches to the saxophone how could u say that one is better.

[altonoir]

just my opinion...everyone has one?...

[cnhianda]

I really liked it.  Everyone's listening is why its so quiet.

[tomwetmore]

The pianist is definitely not sick. I don't think he knows where his phrases are going. I don't think he really says much.

On the other hand, Joe kills it. You can't mess with Joe.

[theonlyismail]

WHAT!?!?!?!?!? hmm.... I don't see it.

[KDFrieds]

You don't know what your talking about. Everyone of his phrases has a logical beginning and ending and he builds starting with single note lines then going to chords, eventually outlining the melody of the tune. Very well built and executed. So be entitled to your own opinion but open your ears.

[ttwetmore]

I do know what I'm talking about, my ears are open, and I disagree.

[theclipshow]

al foster's head wear made me laugh a little bit.

[Ifrit699]

That's why we love Al, lolz.

[gerbschmitt]

bill russell should stick to basketball

[lberry2]

haha man your right, he does look Just like bill russell!!!

[thesoulofbass]

merdaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!! improvvisazioni geniali!!

[KingSnowman]

That Pianist is SICK!!!! and that's before you think about his fingers!!

[tenorfreek]

Explain, it's quite a bold remark.

[justherb666]

@tenorfreek Bheki is missing the tops of two fingers on his right hand.

[jazzflutist]

He's bloody awesome.

[kylegeee]

joe henderson is a legend.

[iampergamos]

Great stuff!!!..Thanks

[iampergamos]

Great stuff!!!..Thanks

[iampergamos]

Great stuff!!!..Thanks

[iampergamos]

Great stuff!!!..Thanks

[matoflash]

Oh how crazy this video is incredible. The players here are all superb form.

George Mraz's solo was very good.

But all the players did great and the 3 fingered piano player amazed me too.

[bobbyshabangu]

i always talk of south africans who are underrated check out bheki mseleku on the piano he's got only 3fingers on his right hand but listen to the way he's improvising

[kylegeee]

wow, slammin' piano solo. And Joe will always be a tenor saxophone god in my eyes.

[musicianproducer]

lol 1:29  twinkle twinkle little star lol. great solo, yeah to michelle check out wayne shorter,and michael brecker as well

[jacobeid]

As always Joe is on fire. Joe was one of the most underrated tenor players in jazz history. Overshadowed by the greats such as Coltrane and Dex, listening to Henderson provides us with a completely different and unique voice on the tenor saxophone. Really great clip, thank you.

[ruidoso74]

yeah.. at the begining of the clip, you can see al foster smiling with the "lesson" this man is giving to the world

[xemnas112358]

OMFG their bassit is amazing i wish i could play mine like that

[michellehp5]

this guy's actually really good!!! Hey I'm just gettting into jazz so don't be mean to me it would be really awesome if anyone could show me more stuff like this.

[kevinm4435]

check out some michael brecker!

[michellehp5]

coolio dude thanx. :-)

[ruidoso74]

chek out some dexter gordon too..

[michellehp5]

coolio. Cuz here's the deal i jsut leraned alto, and i just got into the jazz band at school, but i don't listen to any jazz music so I'm finding new stuff so i can get better.

[ruidoso74]

well.. i´m a working tenor/soprano player, i must say that my favorite alto player is Cannonbal Adderley, check him out, and of course charlie parker.. get his "omnibook" if you can. kenny garrett is another one

[michellehp5]

thanks sooo much man this means a lot too me. You have no idea how much you ahve helped.

[sonnystitt123]

check out benny carter, art pepper, phil woods, and especially kenny garrett. these are all great people to start listening to and learning from them

[michellehp5]

whoa are you an expert in this stuff? this is amazing that you have helpped me so much. thanks!!! you aren't harry spying on me are you?

[sonnystitt123]

lol. just helping out there is much great jazz out there and what better teacher is there than the masters themselves. if you need any albums or songs to be recommended i have tons of them. =)

[michellehp5]

thanks I think that you are the only here who has really helpped me with out spying on me for sum other reason.

[LedRocker11]

aw man i cant get enough of this tone quality

[LifeForcejazz]

I think everyone agrees that Joe is ranked high among the jazz masters and a great voice of the tenor saxophone!

[robertabrahamsson]

Very nice!

[seanbrogan]

Sounds like Everybody loves Raymond at the end

[neilbunker]

Thats Mraz's way of saying, "Ya, Im a badass!"

[thejazzspecialist]

wait, never mind, just a trill

[thejazzspecialist]

how do you flutter tongue like that, that is flutter tongue right?

[blazerpoopersn]

trill

[tom93wood]

awesum

[saxoman1]

absolutely wonderful. But then again, i expect nothing less of Joe Henderson.

[klubbechitown]

Beautiful vid. Al Foster is amazing and very underrated.  Look at his large china cymbal above his hihat... he might play it only once a song.

[sampaio2853]

genial elegance!!!

[kyei10]

tenofreek bheki is my great grand father

[pinomass]

Usually, Take the A train is played by a sax alto, but I like very much this version. Great Joe!!

[medeski86]

George Mraz the King

[Jclx]

My hero.

[daveminer87]

:-)

[neilbunker]

Mraz just sounds like he's black!

[Francozen]

I don't think this is Georges M'Raz on bass, cause M'Raz is black. However, great swinging.

[tenorfreek]

You're worng there. George Mraz isn't black. He is from Prague. His officlal name is Jiri Mraz. I think the Georges M'Raz you are talking about is another person.

[kyei10]

bheki is my great grand father and i'm not lying our surname is related to his

[ChristopherSlone]

Incredible stuff!!! Joe is my favorite tenor player and Mraz one of my favorite bassist! Please say that you have more from this concert you will post.

[zinwah]

sublime! I first saw Joe Henderson in 1969 when he was with the great Thad Jones/Mel Lewis band . His originality and elegance was evident then and in everything he did subsequently. And he was a real gentleman and lovely guy.

[liorkuperberg]

there is only one Joe !!

god bless the music