2014 how high the moon RITA PAYES -- JOAN CHAMORRO la magia de la veu

[@carlosvereza1923]

Chamorro, parabéns pelo belo trabalho. Vocês precisam vir ao Brasil. Abraços.

[@donaldparks6087]

The only thing missing from this over-the-top performance would be the thunderous applause of the audience. But the recording is definitely flawless. Fab 4 is an accurate label for this fine quartet. They all love what they are doing--it is written all over their faces as they appreciate each other. Ignasi's grin while the girls are singing tells it all. There's something authentic happening here in that the lead is given to the 14-year-old, and she nails it. The first time I came upon SAJB was with the group minus Rita doing Night and Day. Then I heard this. Wow. The fact that they are kids makes it magic.

[@mikemolinari2115]

Great Performance!!! So Tight!!! Props to Ignasi!! Major Props to you Joan!!

[@John_W]

The world is a better place just because these four young ladies came together at this moment in time.

[@dogcatman7069]

Oh MY God!!! I can't believe this has escaped the world's attention til (maybe) now! Fantastico!!!

[@tonerow7603]

... can't get enough of Ignasi Terraza's buoyant and propulsive piano solo

[@pipersnakis]

Oh my God! I have found jazz heaven! Jazz with a Spanish accent! I love it!

[@ssnoc]

I love these kids - They are so incredible - I hope they stay friends and enjoy each other’s talent forever - Someone give Mr. Chamorro the Best Teacher in the World Award 👍👍

[@rafaelfleitas5038]

Congratulations Joan Chamorro, for getting young people involved in Jazz, the best popular music in the world.

[@jimcarter6669]

Before internet, talent like this was hidden away from the world. Can't believe how great these young folks are.

[@jimcarter6669]

I know where there is a upright metal bass done up like the 50's style if anyone interested. (With mic installed too)

[@johno2979]

I agree! We are very fortunate aren’t we?

[@edc3743]

I just canNOT believe this MAGIC!!!!!!!!!!! Then see them just 3 years later, same group and arrangement. I am floored, man, laid out flat.

[@miguelramirez7710]

La voz de Rita es verdaderamente sensacional, hermosa y bellísima, esta niña tiene cualidades especiales...puede llegar ser la mejor exponente del jazz y el bossa moderno...el grupo musical estupendo y los coros muy cuidados...excelente video

[@mariobarros1072]

Simply wonderful.... This music is ageless. The interpretation and arrangement is superb ! Congrats you all !!!!

[@charlesarmstrong5292]

Love the girls and the group. They`re all top instrumentalists as well as singers. Amazing stuff really!!

[@jimdowney9386]

I think Joan Chamorro’s secret sauce is planting these marvelous young talents smack in the middle of mature, experienced players. How better to learn than to play along side your mentors. It’s so heartwarming to watch in this cold, cold world.

[@MARCELGENIO7]

Absolutely

[@brucekuehn4031]

Back in the day, all the great lady jazz singers started with bands when they were in their teens.

[@donaldparks6087]

@@brucekuehn4031 Keep in mind they are all accomplished instrumental musicians. That really helps with accuracy. I could listen to this group all day. They ring every chord!

[@jimmyj1969]

Rita was only 14 y.o. back then! Incredible!

[@oldrichcepelka296]

The young women - as usual, perfectly intoning, swinging - and charming.

[@jeanrossel19]

2:57 Yes he smiled! Ignasi your talent is huge! Thank you for you collaborate with Joan to make music's future so bright!

[@fliprim]

I think Rita's voice is prehensile. It is so articulate, so distinctive. It wraps itself around the whole tune, the harmonies of the others, so it is never subsumed into the collective sound of the other (still brilliant!) three. You hear it, with its easy flexibility, at every point of the vocals, gilding the edges. And so effortless.

[@eytonshalom]

fabulous fabulous on all levels....this is a song where the Catalan vowel sounds just makes it all the sweeter

[@jonhansen100]

It's been some years since this. It was great then and has aged well. A snapshot in time. Good God what exceptional music.. Love always, A Fan

[@robertturpie1463]

Joan Chamorro takes me back to the 1950’s with his wonderful jazz groups. Can’t get enough of this great music. Thanks.

[@hot88s23]

Great song, great performance, KILLER PIANO PLAYER !

[@epf1961]

I've been a jazz musician for over 40 years, play sax, guitar, keys, vocals, I write... I don't like to talk about myself much, but most people say I have talent and skill, so that said, I think I'm qualified in saying that this video shows a ROOMFUL OF PURE TALENT. Anyone giving this a thumbs-down (an amazing 92 as of this writing!) obviously has no clue about what talent is (or what good music is, for that matter). Unbelievable performance... As another commenter mentioned: scatting in harmony? Fantabulous! And also, people of YOUTH with the ability to swing and scat and bop like that, like it's 1955 or something.. I wish more young people could just disconnect from the rap, metal, hip-hop and other garbage just long enough to expose themselves a bit to this kind of musical gold, I think they would become enlightened, and good music like this would continue to be preserved.

[@putatorridayanez7753]

saco wea

[@erdwest]

The negatives are people who no knowledge of jazz history or jazz talent. I would love to speak to one of these boobs sometime.

[@jeffplunkett5335]

If you're the number 1 jazz fan, then I'm a very close second. It's all I listen to...and play (keyboard). These young people amaze me with their talent. It restores my faith in young people when I see this They don't call it the Great American Songbook for nothing.

[@roncannell4665]

If I were perhaps more articulate, these are the words with which I would use to describe the group of musicians associated with Joan Chamorro. They are all absolutely superb.

[@rich1383yt]

So well put - the harmonies are incredible!

[@jeffreycraven8154]

I'm smilling like Terrazza when I hear these young women scat. What A band! Remember Bird Lives!

[@tomperrone1846]

This thing knocks me out every time I hear it...Scatting in four part harmony? Fantastic! And Ignasi Terraza's piano solo is spot on!

[@MrPARKBRAU]

This is great stuff here..........All of these young people working working with the old pros.....Great, Just Great.....

[@BoFrazer]

Fabulous nod to Ella. Harmonies are 🔥

[@marcosiaffa]

Que alta está la música en estas niñas... saludos cordiales desde Madrid 😽☺️

[@eytonshalom]

So much joy in Rita's voice, no? makes me feel happy.

[@jaime9130]

Lovely voice and good phrasing, Rita Payes is a gem. So much talent from these young ladies, all great instrumentalists and vocalists.

[@thomasbernecky2078]

I'm looking at the next generation of jazz musicians and I really like it. Very good work.

[@user-sl9gh8eq3g]

Super! The girls of catalonia are super, and they sing even better!!!

[@nominalegg5865]

Ella’s solo in 4 part harmony - I’m in heaven! The girls are spot on, perfectly harmonized and "nail" the Poinciana, Deep Purple & Ornithology quotes (did I forget any?). How wonderful that you have gotten such young musicians interested in, performing and doing much justice to music from 3 generations ago. This performance gives me chills. Fabulous arrangement and of course first rate musicianship from the quartet! Sorry, I can’t stop myself from writing this: How High “da” Moon ;)

[@dobrodave123]

Whats da matta you, it's how day sing it ! ;)

[@bianglalavoices9563]

Deep Purple? Seriously? Which tune? Where?

[@pryorlawson6104]

@@bianglalavoices9563 You can hear Poinciana at 1:31, Deep Purple at 1:41, and Ornithology at 1:46 -- brief "quotes" from those songs.

[@florentinoeras4010]

Hermoso no hay palabras para describir este lindo talento de tan lindas mujeres y su elenco de músicos gracias por compartir este video un abrazo desde Ecuador

[@eyala]

Beautiful rendition. amazing talent. I wish all of them to continue flourish. Risa's new work is one of my favorite albums

[@fliprim]

You might imagine a little friction introducing this young and rather good upstart into the well established team, but search as you may there is none to be seen, only generosity. Andrea acts the supportive big sister when Rita first faces a live audience at the Jamboree with Desafinado. Later Magali does several gigs with Rita including here in London and Eva and Magali perform with her and her best friend Lucia to great acclaim. But the SAJB seems to create friends for life from the high adrenalin fix of shared performance. Even in 2024 Eva, Andrea and Magali all feature on Rita's latest album De Camino al Camino, Eva doing a great job with sax on the jazziest track, Se Transformara. I think a trick of the SAJB is to promote the spectacular wins of seeing music as an opportunity for mutuality. Go see how supportive they can be; 2018 Minor League.

[@jamro217]

In a world of rap music and pitch corrected vocals, this stands out even more. Great work!!!!

[@rodrigobarraza1034]

Que linda versión de How high the moon.. Se traslada a los 50´ con estas hermosas y simpáticas Jazz Singers

[@vincentcomunale9243]

Never thought I'd put a group on such a high pedestal. I'm especially a big fan of Andrea Motis; Is there anything she can't do? You can feel the close bond within the group, and why not? I'd never really noticed Rita Payes until last week when I heard How high the moon. The group really nailed it but now I'm fascinated with Rita and have watched the KZbin video over and over again. Sure wish the group could come to Martha's Vineyard some time. The Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs would be the place to perform. Guess I'm just a hopeless old dreamer, romantic Jazz and Bossa Nova lover.

[@andrewzaltman6934]

❤❤❤❤ 4 young Ella’s in action. Lovely performance! Thank you 😊

[@lastknowngood0]

Joan's Chorus of Angels are of course so hip and spectacular! Kudos Sir and Angels! Swinging Band too!

[@raulserrano7581]

Fantásticos proyectos/realidades.El que los coordina es un verdadero maestro

[@williamlrobinson6293]

Rita does a swinging vocal solo. Eva, Andrea and Magali are great on the backup vocal. The instrumental backup really make this number swing. This rendition is better than anything I heard back in the 1940s.

[@reeshavpaul522]

Look at their smiles. So infectious. The perfection makes us smile too.

[@williamlrobinson6293]

Rita Payes delivers with Eva, Andrea and Magali on this song that goes back to the 1940s where Basin Street, Birdland and Blue Note cafes featured combos who played this song. The instrumental backup is outstanding. Way to go Joan.

[@thomasdykes8704]

Rita, Eva, Andrea and Magali - as we say in Liverpool - The New Fab Four! Can't get enough.

[@djwsam575]

Yes totally agree

[@sitarnut]

How about a shout out for Ignasi's piano solo!

[@andrewzaltman6934]

Awesome 4

[@100nortonfan7]

Is there anyone cuter, prettier or more talented than the lovely Rita Payes? ---who is so graced with talent, energy, an angelical voice and the most charming personality on and off stage. I am at a loss for words here. The ladies comprising the vocal backup are phenomenal, and equally talented exuding so much grace and elegance. My respect and total appreciation for all of those comprising the band, and to Joan Chamorro, you continue to amaze me with your delivery and performances. What else can I say?....you Rock, man!

[@aubiejazz]

Super talent! These girls can not only sing great but they play musical instruments like seasoned jazz artists. I love this song and those voices!

[@pascalher7330]

How high my friendship for you ! ❤❤❤

[@ArturoBeramendi1704]

Rita Payés, Eva Fernández, Andrea Motis y Magalí Datzira, cuatro de las mejores vocalistas femeninas que han salido de la SAJB, (también conocida como "la factoría Chamorro"). Poco después Alba Armengou, Joana Casanova y Abril Sauri, cogieron el relevo de este poker de ases. Cada una en su estilo propio, se complementan a la perfección, como se ve en este video y en muchos más que se pueden encontrar en youtube. Pero lo mejor de estas chicas es que, además de extraordinarias vocalistas, son excelentes instrumentistas licenciadas en la Escuela Superior de Música de Cataluña. Andrea con la trompeta y el saxo, Eva con el saxo, Rita con el trombón y Magalí con el contrabajo. Aquí están acompañadas por el propio Joan Chamorro y tres de los mejores músicos de jazz españoles de la actualidad, Ignaci Terraza, Josep Traver y Esteve Pi. Conjunto brillante y sin fisuras, que nos regalan una actuación memorable. Bravo.

[@bosybrandthansen4236]

❤ ❤ ❤

[@mikedoane902]

I love hearing these young ladies sing. English is probably their third or fourth language so some of their words are a bit quirky but to me that is their charm. Plus jazz tunes are notoriously difficult to sing

[@robertbudnik3318]

Be still my heart!

[@luzialeao6252]

Lindo! Grupo maravilhoso! Meninas fantásticas! Piano glamouroso! Maestro esplêndido!

[@DrummerDanVa]

The thing I love about KZbin is you can just stumble upon gems like this without remembering how you got there. Excellent job to all the musicians and singers!

[@downhill240]

As an aspiring Jazz guitarist, KZbin has certainly changed my life!

[@rwhaller42]

That's exactly what happened to me ;-)

[@100nortonfan7]

@@downhill240 And me, as well! Go figure!

[@garoso6223]

Agreed. This bunch has me writing songs for the first time in 25 years -- Eva's age. Don't remember how I found them; certainly glad I did.

[@volkmarfolss1894]

Fantastic Arrangement!

[@garryberman894]

The girls sing this as if they had been doing it for 20 years. There is no limit to their talents.

[@johnmc3862]

Just have to work on the diction lol.

[@fernandalaguardia3014]

Que lindeza de afinação 👏

[@mikecabral1579]

Just wonderful. How anyone can give this a thumbs down is just wrong! They make me smile inside and out. Thank you I just love this stuff. Who sings scat in harmony like that no one I ever listened to before.

[@AndreyDo]

Unfortunately there are so many idiots in the world

[@DevonDandy]

Look at the numbers though, an insignificant minority with cloth ears.

[@genesmith4019]

You waste $45 grand at Berklee and you would be thumbs down too-

[@merlotxx]

There are trolls out there that cast a negative vote on everything that they view. It's like a hobby to them.

[@farrjarr]

It must be x-boyfriends...! Because this is fabulous... 👍

[@garoso6223]

My fave of their versions of this. Rita, all of 14, seems more relaxed here. I just discovered SAJB this year, meaning that when I first saw this, the TOTAL age of the singers was one more than my current age. Pretty humbling. They've only gotten better over the past five years. Search out their individual projects while keeping up with SAJB's developing talents. Exhilarating!

[@kumarmolligoda7216]

Beats anything from the USA ,The front liners of the SAJB .Beautiful girls , beautiful music . God bless you all . Thanks Mr, Chamorro.

[@jerrymoat7432]

Ur correct

[@LoveMyCoffee10]

Love this video, Girls and Band are GREAT! Their singing is just Wonderful ... very good scatting. Blessings

[@mikerehling]

This version became my new instant favorite of a fine old tune. Such energy and the solid backing of the fine group supporting them makes this song take off.....

[@terrydee9045]

To me theses are the first lady’s of Joan’s Genius so happy to see them together on this song💚

[@ShimonDI]

These young people have truly absorbed the essence and spirit of jazz rhythms and melody. This is so impressive and thrilling to see and hear. Joan Chamorro is an amazing leader!

[@cristianbreyer3365]

Shimon-D-I magaly datzira

[@jamesgary2723]

It just doesn’t get any better than this!

[@jaimelarroyo5368]

Que armonia de voces de bellezas de felicidad obvio es obra del gran maece Joan

[@dontaskmemyfuckingpronouns]

I can listen to these young talented girls sing all day. Such magic.

[@robertoetojo5861]

These young sophisticated girls so awesome n appreciated good music.. n the musicians first class. Pure joy to listen to

[@dorianvaughn1915]

Sophisticated Ladies😎

[@Cybi0]

Rita, Magali, Eva and Andrea : high class voicing ! These girls could make a career with just the singing ... but here is the problem : they also play their instruments so good ... "The Chamorro Sisters" would make a very nice name for a jazz singers band anyway !;°) ♥

[@theresaperry4526]

The pianist, guitar player, Joan & those adorable girls - my cup runneth over!

[@rodrigobarraza1034]

El cuarteto base con Joan, Ignasi, Josep y Esteve merecen un comentario aparte..que buenos músicos, de primer nivel, los solos e improvisaciones son muy armoniosas y se aprecia un trabajo muy serio

[@terrydee9045]

These young ladies are my fav four the A Team the best

[@giannagiavelli5098]

Bravo Rita! Bravo Ignasi Bravo Tutti!

[@gabrielpalomino870]

So nice Joan but Andrea Motis is always my star. Congratulations to the band and coros. From Newark ,N J. USA

[@itvoffical]

Why can't we give a "like" every time we listen to this?! It is not fair! ;-)

[@BillMSmith]

Wow! Doing another artists version of a song can be fraught with pitfalls. You young ladies, and the fine backing band, did it extremely well. This is from one of my favorite albums ever, and I have had the pleasure of seeing Ella herself in concert many times. She would have loved this, and being Ella, she would have appreciated the work you did to get to this point.

[@annaverdoni9794]

Bravissima Rita! Eppure sei giovane!! Grande a te ! E tutta la bend🎉❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@anaalban8836]

Elegancia y perfección! Maravillosos! El pianista, un genio.

[@giannagiavelli5098]

Pianist amazing¡!!!!

[@immanuellasker4273]

This Rita Payes has a great voice and really good swing

[@mosheacimanbehar7535]

Otro clásico que Ella habría aplaudido hasta con las orejas...

[@josefeisinger103]

Piano, voice, et al are truly inspired in this piece. Bravo!

[@davrelltien7416]

I like the way the pianist smiles with pleasure hearing Payes break in to song.

[@askonid]

Какие же умнички! Просто СУПЕР!!!...

[@pipersnakis]

I would love see an MRI of Ignasi Terraza's brain while he is playing! I will wager it is lit up so powerfully that it come close to shorting out the MRI machine. He is blind and plays like very few sighted performers ever could or ever did. Amazing!!

[@pauloguzman7641]

the best jazz scatting I have heard even from non-english speakers, mesmerasing.

[@LeftofLife]

This leaves me breathless. This the most wonderful rendition of this song I ever heard. Unbelievable. Thank you so much for this great experience.

[@joevald3]

This music is timeless . I wish all of you girls the best .

[@FULVIONUMER10]

...Che eleganza di voci ...... Tutti Bravissimi!!!💗💗💗

[@stevedouglas7375]

These videos are awesome!! I can't stop watching them. The singers, musicians, the arrangements are beautiful!!! I can't believe I've just recently discovered them. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@fspike2469]

Simply spectacular no matter often you hear this!

[@damieneynius6933]

Wow, I am dying for this song. Such a voice! Bravo from the Heart

[@MrCharlymad]

Sinceramente no sé que me gusta más, la tierna voz de Rita (tiene 14!) cantando con una naturalidad pasmosa un clásico, la "pastosidad" deliciosa de las 4 voces juntas (y cuando quedan 3, Eva, Andrea y Magali, respondiendo a Rita, igual), el sonido de la banda (steve y josep, que genios) que es increíble, el pianista (soy su fan) ignasi y ese solo sacado de algun baul glorioso de los recuerdos, un genio!!! (me encanta cuando sonrie al escuchar la voz de Rita y es ciego!), la dirección de chamorro y esa vision musical inmensa que tiene. Que regalo!!!!

[@maurogaray3435]

+Charly Med complementisimo su comentario compa,y sabes,no me habia dado cuenta de que el pianista era ciego,es un maestro,me encanta cuando canta o tararea las notas mientras toca,igual que le joven marc martin en otro videos de SAJB,saludos

[@lesliediaz7642]

Mauro Garay wow, no sabía que el pianista era ciego, ¡pero que don le ha dado la vida!.

[@maurogaray3435]

Absolutamente,un grande Joan haciendo que los niños crezcan y aprendan con estos talentosos musicos,debe ser reciproco

[@ChristianPerich86]

Ostias es ciego el pianista? No me había fijado, cuanto talento en tan poco espacio, k grandeS!!!!

[@djwsam575]

Agrre

[@paulbryant4413]

Rita Eva Magali and Andrea, you are all so good, I love your work, Joan should get an award for services to jazz, Bird lives.

[@JazzzzlvrFU]

Oh, those incredible girls! Such talent! Such beauty! Joan, you must be the proudest guy on earth. What a dream job to create such a magnificent legacy. Mucho gracias for keeping the wonderful jazz standards alive. Can't get enough.

[@ronlucchesi6035]

Young Ladies & Gentlemen ... We are blessed to have you all. It is WONDERFUL. Your 4-part harmony genuflects to a classic 1959 Ella Fitzgerald, "Live In Berlin' rendition of "How High the Moon." Have you ever tried the entire 8 minute scat session? It would be a sensation in 4-part harmony!! Ron L.

[@catfish336699]

real music. real talent. just precious.

[@claudebernardi8255]

Thank Joan Chamorro you are merveilleuse professeur the Jazz and Latin Jazz are the Musical Art muchas Grazias por este momento di pleasure Thank for very gréât Musicians Claude Bernardi assessore Onorario di Livry Gargan Francia conguero Amateur Thank Joan Chamorro

[@korinaibarra5545]

Somewhere there's music How faint the tune Somewhere there's heaven How high the moon There is no moon above When love is far away too Till it comes true That you love me as i love you Somewhere there's music How near, how far Somewhere there's heaven It's where you are The darkest night would shine If you would come to me soon Until you will, how still my heart How high the moon Somewhere there's music How faint the tune Somewhere there's heaven How high the moon The darkest night would shine If you would come to me soon Until you will, how still my heart How high the moon