1045. Brad Leali

[@Petermusic1965]

lee and Brad ;great musicians and great human beings Love these videoos thank you Lee (and Brad)

[@HB-ve4wi]

I love your honest, emotionally open communication .... truly inspiring.

[@TheShakyArtist]

I love Brad! He seems to be a thoughtful, funny yet serious person. I can see the two of you being best buds! Continue kicking ass, Leland! We're all thinking of you (and Brad)!

[@FreedomRock44]

Brad the Streets of Geneva never sounded so good!!!!! No one would complain hearing that smooth sound!!!!

[@debvalle7466]

Ahhhh, you are in Geneva. A lovely little town! Bang a left at the light after the Opera House (uphill) and take a scenic drive of the lake, if you have wheels. The Finger Lakes are great! This was so enjoyable to watch while making dinner. I hope you guys have a great gig!

[@844jimthompson]

Brad is certainly becoming a star on our channel.Such a positive person and great sax player.

[@briank8136]

Thanks for todays mega helping of inspiration. I too have many river rocks we collected over the years.

[@erickorte7856]

Brad certainly has special quality that makes him a great player AND great teacher. Rare

[@billmiller5741]

You two guys are always a smile

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Absolutely 😍 Beautiful thank you

[@btRU_funQsta]

Brad has infused encyclopedic alto bliss upon me - bless this awesome Brother!

[@guitardog]

Gotta tell ya, seeing the look on Brad’s face yesterday (not because you scared him), and hearing you talk about how you miss your yard, brings me back…. I used to regularly spend 100+ nights/yr on the road. It’s tough, but you do what you need to do. However, even though I couldn’t remember where I was waking up more times than I can count, I tried to make the best of every day, go exploring, and never eat more than one meal a day in my hotel. This series of vlogs help me remember those days in a good way. Love what you’re doing- you are good karma, friend! 🎸🐶

[@mrbotucker]

That sax sounds so sweet, pretty hard not to love that!

[@billdavies4804]

A nice guy with a great talent and a lot of new fans😊

[@barrywaples8150]

Evening Lee and all Greetings from Epping,Uk Carry on like this and you’ll have cut Brad in on the deal. Cheers Barry 🎸

[@sethcashman1011]

Now that was just gold. Two favorite cats from different worlds, humble and reverent, just digging on each other. Reminds me of the story about Jeff Porcaro and Mike Baird hanging together and playing each others' recordings, saying, "Yeah!! That's you, man!" It doesn't get any better than that, and it doesn't get any better than this.

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Yes, "golden". Tears in my eyes. . .

[@sethcashman1011]

@@kateconway-hickman5945 such a wonderful thing to see. Not all is wrong with the world…

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

@@sethcashman1011 Thank Goodness. Thank you!

[@zplates]

Nothing like a sax reverberating against the brick walls of an alley. So happy to see Brad doesn't hold a grudge. What a kind soul.

[@w4lt3rs0bch4k]

Hah, "I didn't want to disturb anybody." I don't think that amazing sound could disturb anyone.

[@mathumphreys]

Love seeing Brad in these videos. I hope he doesn't mind.

[@mikestillwagon5675]

I am digging the camaraderie and the mutual respect.

[@davidevans3081]

Leali in the alley.

[@patriciaburke2401]

Beautiful sounds and beautiful friendship… what could be better? Thanks to you both for sharing!😍

[@desmondb43]

Great guys

[@Blissfullyn0one]

I love that guy. You are so lucky to have such great interesting souls around you!

[@sammyvh11]

I love and admire talented musicians all my life.

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

I absolutely love the communion between the two of you ❤️ and the trust and love that is evolving. Who knows, Leland, maybe 🤔 along this road you will evolve into a 'jazz 🐈cat' and go way back 😉 to your roots. Some other time when the two of you step on down from the bus bring along your bass and all your good vibes. . .and cook up some tunes. . .

[@eastbaybeat]

I love the conversations between you and Brad Leali! I appreciate how much Brad practices!

[@jaumenolla7928]

Brad and of course Lee are outstanding nice gentlemen, best Regards!

[@Winston01]

Hey there Lee and everyone!

[@NickNicometi]

✌😀

[@kendriediger9364]

Lee, thanks for these daily backstage tours. Really cool. Have a great show tonight!

[@jimbeaulieu220]

Love Brad’s work ethic. Beautiful soul.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Seeing this reminds me of Dextet Gordon in the Movie " ROUND MINIGHT...you would hear him playing his sax..follow the soundtrack...a request. to Brad ROUND MIDNIGHT..thanks Leland Sklar. Stay safe, be safe 🙏 💙 ❤ 💛.well maybe A Love Supreme. ❤.

[@ee233]

We found you lol thankyou Leland 🤗😁for the wonderful privilege of listening to Brad practice ❤😍🎩

[@roadlizardcu8664]

Brad truly loves what he does and going to work "most" of the time is wonderful. Loving life, loving the ongoing story with the Big Band!

[@btRU_funQsta]

actually, Lee's lawn routine is akin to my bent for using sling blade and reel mower on my new South Carolina habitat. Had a young cat walking by ask, "you're cutting grass? what is that you're using?" i explained the sling blade, and what it's good for, tho recognize that my "…in August i'll add reel mower to get lower to the ground" was meaningless, since he's surely never seen a lawnmower that used neither gas nor AC - human-powered lawn management is beyond 21st century comprehension!

[@johncopeland3826]

I think I've come up with a name if Mr Leali and Mr Sklar decide on a duo career! The Bradlees! Get it ? Sorry it's 11pm here in Scotland and my brain has gone for the day!

[@billsmith2212]

I thought you were in Lake Geneva , Switzerland . I was waiting for Brad to play Smoke On The Water 😂 !

[@Gina-ly5bp]

👋🏻 Hi Leland, hi Brad, I’m going to see James Taylor tonight in Los Angeles! Love seeing the sax being played in the alley 😎

[@hans-christiantraute1914]

I am jealous 😡 Would love to see JT in Europe…

[@kendriediger9364]

I saw JT and Jackson Browne a couple of months ago in Vancouver and it was fantastic. Both bands were awesome. You're in for a treat. Enjoy the show!

[@splashesin8]

Gina, 😊 excited you're getting out to James Taylor concert tonight! 💕

[@sethcashman1011]

Enjoy! Green with envy here!

[@elizabethhickey12]

Have a GREAT time Gina!!! We saw JT @ Tanglewood on 07/03, AMAZING 🤩💕 show as always!!!

[@hitchbass]

I watch daily, and always enjoy the Brad feature! He seems like just a wonderful person and hang, and is obviously just so incredibly talented!

[@nortbulinga]

love your looks ,good speed,and immersion thanks u😻✨

[@bernardh9994]

really enjoying the banter!

[@gustavoviveros8394]

So great !!! Thank you Lee!! Brad is great 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@enidsnarb]

I love the Brad Leali tone ! It is real beauty and it does feel good to the soul to hear and he is so modest ! Thank You As Always !

[@sueaustin1796]

Does he ever take a break from playing??? Such a talented guy!!! Thank you, Lee, for introducing him to us!!!!

[@sethcashman1011]

Such a great player. Hearing shades of Stitt, Gordon, Golson, Webster, Hawkins... all kinds of stuff in there. Just beautiful.

[@dthornbl]

These videos are so great Lee! Thanks for doing this!

[@johnrpizzaguy]

Hey Le they make cordless hand held trimmer’s just for what you described, I’m an old keyboardist that loves his backyard water features but my hands cramp up after a while. Thank you again for the great videos.

[@Cheeky351]

Lee you are making me like the Sax 🎷 Again! Damn You…lol ✌🏻Tasty Player

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Love ❤️ the alto 🎷 well as 🎸

[@lab-1499]

Gotta admit I've been looking at used saxophones on craigs list, offer up, etc.

[@steven_scattergood]

Brad is such a cool dude and the humour that you share is golden. I thought at one stage he was beginning to play Amazing Grace which is incredible on saxophone. Every time I hear “weed whacker” I have to remember we call it a “whipper snipper” here in Australia. Same thing different haircut as we say. Thank you for sharing this time with Brad. He is a cool dude. 👍😎

[@leodavis5256]

Catching Brad's practice session today. What great tone!

[@kcountrycorvettes]

The interactions between Brad and Lee always make me smile. Is there a place where Brad won’t practice ? Thanks again Lee for a slice of Brad’s day.

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Much more than just practice doncha' think. ❤️. . .

[@kcountrycorvettes]

@@kateconway-hickman5945 I guess I should call it tinkering maybe ? Kinda like what I do with my car 😉

[@luismiguelcueavalos8469]

Nice, another Funky alley & a Saxophone🎷

[@47heritage]

Hi Lee!! Your get togethers with Brad are the best. First, here are two highly skilled professional musicians talking about the thing that makes life meaningful to them, which is music. Both of you are very similar in the way you are so humble and not at all egotistical considering how deep you've gone in your careers, you most of all Lee. And watching and listening to the two of you discuss not just the tour but just life in general like yesterday when Brad was in kind of a funk you seem like people anyone would very much enjoy talking to and hanging with. I've had the pleasure of chatting with you a couple of times Lee and I sure hope I'll have more opportunities! Brad seems a lot like you where all you need is "Hello, how are you?" and you would feel like we've been friends for a long time. Anyway, I just had to compliment the both of you for being the kind and personable gentlemen you are. I'm looking forward to your venue tour video a little later. Take it easy my friend !!

[@clcortelyou]

Such a great sound coming down that alley! That was an afternoon I hope I remember all my life. 90 minutes shooting the breeze with my wife and one of my musical heroes on the streets of my hometown. In the midst of that we heard this amazing music coming from the alley beside the theater. Lee, it was just a delight to hang for a bit, snap a few photos with Scott LaFaro’s street sign, and then be able to send you all on your way after the show. Always the best to you.

[@evancara1]

I envision a new series: "The Back Alleys of America - starring Brad Leali."

[@stevendavid5370]

I think Leland your trying to develop a long term friendship with Brad Leali. And it seems that you both have so much in common. I think its cool and I hope a real long term friendship is kindled, as it would beneficial for the both of you. Brad strikes me as a genuine dude with a real passion for his music seeking excellence in playing his saxophone. But I think there's way more real good stuff about himself he hides from most people. Which means he's careful and wise, two qualities I dig. You seem to have more energy today, and I hope yesterday's concert went well. As always stay well and be safe!!

[@artemisXsidecross]

A well lived life uses daily practice as its vehicle to better improvise and play when novelty takes stage.

[@splashesin8]

It's nice! It's not disturbing. To me, it's comforting❣️ For a minute I thought you guys were still in Morristown (I know there's a guide dog school there, 😊). I remember you said Geneva though, today. Happy your getting some outdoor touching base Leland❣️ Crossing my fingers for all the busses to keep on keeping on, 🤹‍♀️🎪:) 🍀

[@Winston01]

I’m loving the soundtrack. Brad needs to put out a hat when he’s practicing. He’d make bank.

[@barrywaples8150]

Evening Winston

[@Winston01]

@@barrywaples8150 Barry, good to hear from you!

[@splashesin8]

🙌🏻 Hiya Winston, 😊

[@splashesin8]

...and Barry, 😊

[@Winston01]

@@splashesin8 Hi Audrey!

[@Mark_Brooks]

I need to find a bench across from a venue.

[@Linda-wk9ue]

I love the Alley Venues with Brad 🥰 Hi Lee!

[@splashesin8]

Linda, 😊

[@Linda-wk9ue]

Hi Audrey 😄

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@splashesin8 Audrey 👋

[@splashesin8]

@@lastnamefirst4035 Sue, 😊 How is it going. I'm listening to part of a long you tube upload from a few days ago that I just couldn't catch until later. Listening in sections of two hours at double speed. It is a friend playing something called an otome, I think it must be another form of anime, where it can change at certain points depending on choices in a game playing role I guess. There's a group streaming with other acquaintances of blind you tubers that love current or more recent anime and try to introduce others to it. Sometimes it's a group MukBang and sometimes there's no topic, depending who hosts the stream. They're trying to get me to stream, but I haven't yet. There's a learning curve. I've not said no all together. I can see what they like about anime. It's more described by nature. They know that I could probably be their grandma. Hee! The only anime I knew was Speed Racer.

[@dsthorp]

Waltz of the Followers.

[@markwalker8351]

"Disturb"???? I could listen to him buskIng for a long time. 🤔 What a fun and talented person. Have fun.

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Check out Brad Leali's quartet and quintet recordings as well as his 👋 18 piece jazz orchestra and previous engagements abroad and here at home

[@markwalker8351]

Thank you. I must.

[@TFinSF]

Checking "Daily Brad Fix" off my to-do list!

[@BekiBrindleScalaGUITARIST]

Brad is now part of your Channel, Lee! He will have to be a regular somehow! We are all Brad fans now, obviously! You guys all rock. Thanks for letting us see and hear your tour! XO!!!!! The Bekster!

[@mickknight6963]

He plays so well....he reminds me of growing up close to New Orleans, I used to love to listen to this one sax guy who played his Sax most nights between the big buildings out around the French Quarter, in the mid to late '70s. It's like how guitars always sound so good in the bathroom or in a stairwell. Tge same thing for a sax, but between tall brick buildings at night!!! 🎷🎩✌️

[@terriblemook]

I was gonna ax you from MY band, because you’re always working and you never come to rehearsal…but maybe I’ll reconsider, as long as you get Brad to join…two great “cats”having a chat every day, and it’s such a joy to be a fly on the wall. Thank you. Stay safe🖕

[@therealjenso]

You and Brad can sit in my office and play all day long. Wouldn't bother me a bit. As a matter of fact I would probably be more productive. Thanks for this.

[@timokauppinen5238]

Brad is busking again. 🤪

[@eddiethek]

That alley shot is Brad's future album cover.

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Fantastic!

[@NickNicometi]

Yep! "Alley Cat"!

[@randyschiffer3265]

@@NickNicometi I'm old enough to remember Top Cat!

[@tomabbot7324]

What a beautiful guy. You too, Leland.

[@jimbroughton]

Hi Folks! Hope you're all having a good one.

[@NickNicometi]

✌

[@jamesstevens9394]

I couldn't help but notice that Brad chose a place to practice where you couldn't sneak up on him!!!! LOL you guys are great!!! That area of the SGV where you got the rock from is called a alluvial fan,(geologically speaking)and is a great place for material like that!! I know that area well, having lived in Monrovia for most of my teen to mid adult life!! That's actually where I first became aware of you, your work with Phil on No Jacket Required to be exact!!! TY, to yourself and Mr. B as well of course!!!

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

It's cool for Brad Leali's melodies to resonate from "the valleys to the mountains". . .

[@NickNicometi]

@@kateconway-hickman5945 Thanks for posting Brad's full name, Kate, so I may now research his background.

[@anthonycook4297]

Love those old theatres, as well🙌🏽Cheers, Lee🎶

[@salmuscles]

Hi lee hi brad 🎷😊

[@luvbasses5487]

Man, I love that guy.

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

We all already miss all of you, too!😊 🎶 🎵 ❤

[@nicktipper]

We have river rocks too and have used them on the edges of our garden (in the UK), it's interesting that we had the same idea !

[@randyschiffer3265]

Question: Lee, have you ever listened to Chuck Leavell's- Chuck Gets Big with The Frankfurt Radio Big Band? It's amazing. Have you ever worked with Chuck?

[@lelandsklar6363]

Never worked with him but a huge fan.

[@BP-ww9fp]

Wonder if it's acoustically better to rehearse the sax between 2 walls or in a cavernous room?

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Depends on all sorts of energies, conditions, variables as with anything else. The 🎵 song. The person. The environment.

[@noisytim]

Man, Brad is so cool!

[@raybassman7536]

At least it's not raining Lee.

[@vewilli]

Very cool rehearsing/practicing …, Lee has just got to do with the world‘s best musicians.

[@nisiunavoce1264]

The hardest working alto sax player on the Lyle Lovett & his large band tour.

[@ronnyskaar3737]

Man and instrument. One and the same. Integrated. Like man and scissors.

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Absolutely! Thank 😊 you.

[@whodder06]

Love Brad. Thanks Lee

[@ronfreeman5857]

Lee has taken Brad, under his wing.. and great too see..theres mutual admiration..

[@davidmaraisthecampfireguit2596]

These stunts are the best - Brad may have to be a regular on the channel, Lee.

[@sethcashman1011]

Would love to hear either a duet or some small-group stuff involving the two of you sometime.

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Yes!!!

[@splashesin8]

Hello everyone, 😊, I'm lagging in catching up all through the comments the last couple days. Lots of emergency family stuff happening and heat related stuff, and recurring hive stuff. Swam last night which revived me some, on all fronts. 🧜🏻‍♀️ 🌊 It's like a miracle and I need another one tonight. 😅

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Take care, 🙏 please

[@splashesin8]

@@kateconway-hickman5945 Thanks Kate, 😊 you too!

[@NickNicometi]

Well, catch up! 😀

[@splashesin8]

@@NickNicometi 👋🏻😊

[@BasicDrumming]

Great video.

[@pamr4040]

❤

[@petertaysum8947]

Might be a couple of knuckleheads jealous of a pair of alley cats.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Its Brad day 🌟

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Evening Leland

[@lelandsklar6363]

✋🏼

[@splashesin8]

Bunny, 😊🌊

[@kjbunnyboiler]

@@splashesin8 hey Audrey👍

[@NickNicometi]

@@lelandsklar6363 ✌😀🎸

[@douglasmackenzie5265]

Leland, do you prefer to play these classic theaters and outdoor sheds over stadiums and arenas?

[@lelandsklar6363]

I am happy anywhere I get to play music.

[@NickNicometi]

@@lelandsklar6363 No preference?

[@NickNicometi]

Check out Brad Leali: 👇 jazz.unt.edu/leali

[@samjones1954]

Message to Brad. If you moved into the public to practice, and put a hat out in front of you, you can make a bit extra cash....lol

[@Frygonz]

Leali is on a different lacquered Keilwerth every video I see him in