Autumn Leaves - Alto Sax Solo

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Jay Metcalf from @bettersax plays over our backing track for the classic jazz standard Autumn Leaves, part of the Essential Jazz Repertoire Volume 1 collection.
Jay is playing the BetterSax alto saxophone geni.us/BKIGTw and BetterSax Burnin' mouthpiece geni.us/jH3yKz

[@PostMasterNick]

That creepy eye contact used to make me uncomfortable, but now I kind of like it....

[@mirelizsax5897]

I have always liked it

[@jakechastain8477]

I hear ya man

[@katoc3415]

spooky

[@lonnybierman2548]

Another top notch preformed tune. You really never do disappoint.

[@paradoxie1444]

aww maan jay im in pain my axe was stolen yesterday and now i see with the beautiful yani coolin with soul hopfully i can save up for a silver w037 and show you jazz guys a thing or two about balkan technique buetiful ballads on the channel keep em going

[@XavierJordanMusic]

Man those middle notes 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@robertgalardi3731]

Fabulous rendition by the professor of saxophones Jay Metcalf . nobody better ... bobby G..

[@bettertrax5640]

Thanks!

[@Nestor_Fernandez]

Beatuful solo, swing and feel

[@skinny.pete69]

amazing

[@darrelfrancisco2941]

Super cool tone... Listening from INDIA

[@mirelizsax5897]

Fantastic ! I played it twice in row

[@John_Silvi]

Bro this is fire!

[@yoavattali2817]

Amazing video as always. Your playing is incredible and touching. Keep up the good work man 💯

[@mimim2189]

DAMNNNNNNNN I am in loveeeeee

[@jeffarcher400]

Song sung blue. You took the saddest song and made me happy. You did nothing to convey the deep melancholy and despair of the original intent and for that I thank you.

[@johncleary1946]

Jay, you asked your followers who their favorite artists are. I watch this and you're one of mine. Aside from enjoying watching you play the video provides more. I'm still trying to get my embouchure down. By watching videos like this I can study your's as well as your articulation. Thanks.

[@ASMRHongKong]

🎧 Thanks Teacher ... 👍👍👍👍

[@lunalada4771]

Amazing! Beautiful tone. Syrupy, silky goodness. Though during the first head you were starring into the camera like you lusting after my beer.

[@bettertrax5640]

Sorry I like beer a lot.

[@lunalada4771]

@@bettertrax5640 🤣 comes with being a horn player, eh? Again, bravo. Love your playing and your reviews. Been of great help to me. 🙏🏼

[@EddieZee]

Jay… man you’ve grown. Love this. It’s you and all of us. Many thanks. EddieZ

[@tmcunlimited]

Love the way you blend those notes , wish i could play like that !

[@samsungthe1126]

Muy Chulo...very cool..pete.....Spain

[@josephlarison7683]

Awesome performance! Maybe Blues for Yard by Sonny Stitt next?

[@travis5732]

I feel like most versions of this standard are gold, mainly the versions of Bill Evans and Paul Desmond. This one is pretty amazing too!

[@samurai_sax]

An amazing performance once again, Jay!

[@pollokilleeer1067]

I’ve been waiting for this one thank you so much jay

[@marleenvisser117]

I absolutely love your playing!

[@Chagomansilla]

Perfect sound, I loved it

[@fluteluc1]

J'apprécie beaucoup ton jeux de ces temps-ci, Jay. C'est la saison morte et je peux me permettre de travailler les standards sur l'alto. et je t'écoute pour l'inspiration. Lovely.

[@raseshgandhi6702]

Fantastic

[@paintingwithatwistfriendsw392]

Nicely done!

[@rhythmculturerecords1017]

Nice one jay! Going to have to get some of these Trax soon :)

[@kendrickcedrick]

Very soothing sax tone with an stressed face expression. Now from trumpet I want to switch to sax 😑

[@davemarcheterre7588]

Très belle construction de solo. Sonorité extra !

[@user-cq6fl2yx2r]

good job!

[@kouch_Sax]

Man the video went up 1 min ago.... How did you manage to end it?

[@stephenriley6541]

Hi Jay, Just bought your backing tracks vol 1 . Is there any chance you could do a track for im a fool to want you , the Dexter Gordon version ? Cheers

[@Dayzarma2]

Top Performance! Will the MP's be selled in the EU ?

[@bettertrax5640]

Yes soon!

[@1jostaclo]

This rendition is right up there with Eva Cassidy's.

[@pampam1690]

Do you have any tabs or sheet music for this, I want to learn this so bad on my guitar

[@fernandolegaspi9575]

Hello! Awesome cover ! Please let us know what brand/ model is your sax and mouthpiece!! 😅

[@bettertrax5640]

BetterSax alto and Burnin' mouthpiece

[@neworleans9625]

Can I buy the score please?

[@jakechastain8477]

That was my grandmas favourite song, sounds like it was your granny's as well

[@jesseserranoll39]

Sweet! After your reviews of the JJ Jet mouthpieces I purchased for my Alto and Tenor as I could afford them.. WOW! What a difference. The Funk Band I am in just swallowed my Alto on my Meyer's Bro's NY 6, however, the Jet really cuts through. My only regret is I purchased them both before your new Burnin' line was introduced.. I tend to make more $$ playing solo, so maybe with all the "Trax" I have purchased I can afford a Burnin example soon! One question concerning your setup in this piece. You have often noted your preference for Single Screw Ligs like the Duo (Awesome Reed retention.. world's better than the "H"). ON this recording you have on a 2 screw lig. I know the Lig doesn't make the Gig, but what influenced your choice of the 2 screw in this case? I am EXCITED to try the JJ Power Ring I ordered, mainly for quicker setup as lately I am always playing 3 horns and every moment I can save in setup/ breakdown is valued. Thanks for all you do and your consistent efforts to make sure anyone who wants the tools to improve has the knowledge and access if we will just invest the time!

[@bettertrax5640]

My power ring and most of my other alto ligs are at the office and I recorded this at home. Just grabbed the closest one. Glad the jet is working for you.

[@giuseppeingrosso7835]

The best... mouthpiece?

[@joeymarko7]

Jay, Do the lead sheets have note for note transcription of the melody and your solos?

[@sorenfuhrer401]

2:34 tasty!

[@micheldevin1737]

A trop vouloir en faire on ne retrouve absolument plus la beauté de l.original

[@anniemccowan9902]

Would've been even better if you'd used a cane reed 😉

[@marike1100]

Synthetic reeds for that kazoo like tone. Cane for when you actually want to sound like a jazz musician. 😂

[@Ubersil]

Eyebrows = stank meter

[@kody.l8852]

not trying to be rude, but you playing and starring at the camera is kinda creepy