Barbara Dennerlein & Rhoda Scott on Hammond B3 Organ

Can you handle this much organ? We are used to guitarists like Duane Allman and Dickey Betts, or Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes mixing it up, but Rhoda Scott and Barbara Dennerlein prove that instrumental music isn't just a man's world.
This impromptu performance took place in Switzerland in 2002 at the Bern Jazz Festival, bringing together two legends of the Hammond B3 Organ - the 5 time Downbeat Critics Poll Winner Barbara Dennerlein and the great Soul Jazz artist Rhoda Scott, a.k.a. "Barefoot Lady" - called a very great virtuoso by Arthur Rubinstein.
For Dennerlein fans this is a bit unusual, because Barbara isn't playing pedal bass. This number "Nova" was composed by Rhoda, an accomplished pedal bass player herself, so she provides the bass lines.
Not only are they smoking hot soloists, but check out the great interplay, harmonics, and accompaniment.

[@alexforest1]

The legendary Rhoda Scott plays the organ like someone singing with passion and excitement. Mellow at one stage and vibrant at another. She for me is a musical treasure.

[@Crezelltree4261]

YES!!!

[@toowaker37]

Barbara has got that Euro sophistication and man can she work the bass pedals like no one else. Barbara should be consider a jazz great at this point.

[@Jimmy1Mack]

The Hammond organ is one of the finest and sweetest instruments every to be fashioned. It will be a long time before anything tops it. Under the control of a master it can be made to do a tremendous lot.

[@johnhunter510]

OMG! Just discovered this. Both these women have amazing chops! And their interplay is awesome. Dueling B3’s!! Made my day fo sho. Thank you Barbara and Rhoda … 🎶 🙏

[@dumnuts1]

Those two artists wrung more out of their organs in one song than most people wring out of their entire lives. AWESOME !!!!

[@andylowings]

Music really is a language. What a great thing it is to see a conversation like this here between them.

[@alexforest1]

I definitely agree with you with two remarkable ladies.

[@waynewright5023]

These women were **cookin'**!!! What cretins gave this AWESOME performance a thumbs down??!!

[@stevehardeman7209]

It's opinion ,relax Francis

[@Catblue1230]

To hear two of the greatest jazz organists in history together. What a treat for the eyes and ears.

[@erreip1578]

Never get tired of listening to this prodigious piece of art!

[@Superphilipp]

You don't have to look at the video, you don't even have to listen to the different approaches to improvisation that they both take ... you can instantly tell them apart by the different sounds they get out of the drawbar settings of the Hammond. Just stunning.

[@jackinthegreen17]

Talkshow ohne Worte, Kommunikation auf höchstem Niveau, Vorstoß zur Seele der Musik

[@Citizen110]

What an awesome sound these two ladies get with those tonewheel organs and those Leslies! They're both incredibly talented, but Barbara is incredible!

[@Crezelltree4261]

Wish I could see either one of them live.

[@adrianmlridgewayarcmlramll1965]

Superlative ladies, just wonderful, only wish I’d have seen more of the shoeless pedal playing, stunning. Also want to congratulate the marvelous drummer who was always just there and just perfectly right, he also added a nice element of mature coolness to the gorgeous ladies! Normally I hate the Hammond but this has really opened my eyes!! BRAVO to you all, Adrian in Bermuda ❤️💕💕💕

[@kliudrsfhlih]

15 years of coming back to this video

[@mysweettikie]

D'un duo, Rhoda en fait un duel. Barbara s'en sort avec les honneurs.Bravo Barbara.

[@robertgirard4862]

The lady on the back at the organ is a Pure Pure Master !... Absolutely SSSTUNNING ! ... ❤❤❤

[@nicholasjackson382]

MARVELOUS!!!! I love the Hammond B-3 when it's played by anyone!!!! And these two virtuosos are killing it! Go ladies!!! Thank you for posting this gem!

[@karenaw6305]

Nicholas Jackson said she o

[@mhotwanantsikelelo4154]

Barbara and Rhoda im just speechless. out of this world.

[@gvlbud]

My kind of music...being an organist myself, I can appreciate and love this style that these great ladies play. They put a smile on my face, and I can listen to them all day. Great work Barbara and Rhoda. You complement one another very well, and kudos to the drummer, as well. Hard to believe this was posted over 9 years ago.

[@velhogagatodomoleamomocasj7711]

Hey, sorry for interrupt you but, could you give me any tips on where I can find on internet free ''jazz sheet music for organ''? Pleaseeeeeeeeeee!

[@warrendoris9669]

Beyond smoking! Crawling all over those Hammonds and cute as.buttons! 20 cool points. 😎

[@lawrencebailey3008]

Jimmy Smith lived ONE MILE from us and we did not know it!!!!!RIP and joy and a B3!!!

[@robertdittman7604]

I just came across Barbara recently, and way too late sad to say, but I've watched this video about 10 times today. I can't get enough. These two women are so talented. Interesting how Rhoda plays with bare feet. Love this piece.

[@lawrencebailey3008]

DITTO!!!!!!!

[@jaimedobem5420]

I listen forthy mouths ago and just cant stop can back to listen again.

[@niueroo]

Absolutely heavenly. Barbara does it for me.

[@DrummerDanVa]

This performance just sounds and feels so good. It swings so hard. And I am not sure why the Hammond B3/leslie sound has disappeared so much from music but it needs to come back. So many rock bands in the 60's and 70's used that sound also.

[@exoticcar5482]

A big disadvantage of the leslie in concert is that it can't work well with a PA

[@ziphren.kamikaze]

@@exoticcar5482 wouldn't two microphones work well enough?

[@由香松本-v9o]

japanese kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4LPk61pipWYhcU

[@pasqualebernardo7604]

Straordinario, nonchè stupefacente duetto di due Grandi Artiste!!

[@jaihemingway3680]

Two fabulous female Jazz Organists of our time!!!

[@atrn]

I keep coming back to watch this. All of three of them are just magic. One of the best ever examples of "cool" Hammond.

[@Appytail]

Listening this for years. I'll never get tired of it I presume.

[@MarkGardner66Bonnie]

I had a stupid grin on my face the entire song... so well done... thank you all...

[@joaniejmm]

playing myself I appreciate the artistry especially her footwork. OUTSTANDING

[@Navroze]

I must have heard this a hundred times and am still listening..

[@rileyjones1279]

I love this music rhythm. And the sound of the Hammond B3 organ is marvelous

[@bamtrio5705]

We Had the chance to have Mrs Scott playing on our organists instrument. Also Mr Simetaine on the drums is the real deal!!! Unbelievably inspiring musicians here !!!

[@EddioPinaR]

Oh my god... These fine and lovely ladies really ROCKS. This is real soulfull music like only with a hammond organ can be played. God bless them...

[@DavidSmith-qo1se]

I used to think that piano players were the geniuses of the music world, but clearly organists out do the best piano players.

[@WS1968]

Fantastisch, virtuos, erotisch (Barbara) anziehend, lebendige Musik die mich z.T. an Autofahren im Stau und einer Rallystrecke erinnert und Enterpreis, wo Scotty gerade einen Beam-up macht. Ein Stück, das depressive Verstimmung sofort in gute Laune umwandelt. ⭐⭐⭐🎼🎼🎼😊🤗🤩💖💞💗

[@MrzLivelife]

I nearly threw my slipper at my computer screen, I can't take it!!! (who are the 60 reerees with the thumbs down..smh) This was AWESOME!!!

[@lawrencebailey3008]

They are tone deaf!

[@carlosalbertoteixeira375]

Omigosh. Both are great!!

[@andrewcarroll5723]

Like a musical poker game where the the bidding is in fireworks. Fabulous stuff.

[@evanjones4578]

As a B3 player, I enjoyed these ladies so much.

[@brucelawson642]

FANTASTIC !!!😊

[@popogast]

This was big fun. Two girls battling on their keyboards. Both are great musicians.

[@ross743]

Delight for ears and eyes! When I listen to performances like this I feel happy to be in this wonderful world. Thank you for uploading this music gem!!

[@tc228888]

Lucky Drummer ....playing with two beautiful women and two fabulous musicians ...my dream gig !!

[@lawrencediale8817]

I listened to that delightful organ in the 90s and it still sizzles

[@billysolhurok5542]

Beautiful. I saw Rhoda live once at Lincoln Center. Her bare left foot was bouncing off the bass pedals like no one I've seen before or since.Very dynamic walking/running bass lines, and I'm a bass player.The camera caught a very brief clip of her pedal work.Thanks for posting.

[@kennethjoshua3325]

Not to mention how pretty her toes are, lol

[@garys8990]

Great sounding duo. There is nothing like that fantastic sounding B3 Hammond Organ!

[@S4vh55hdci]

OMG! Smoking. Unbelievable talent from these two ladies! 👍🔥🎹🎹🎼🎶

[@k.8935]

These ladies can JAM! ❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@mattamoore7507]

They need to bring back organ players at cinemas so groovy🎉❤

[@gsheilamarie2010]

I love the organ. These women are AWESOME!!!

[@steinkrabol5587]

Barbara the best in skill an time but Rhoda is the master of sermony! Greatest play from both.

[@joeycigar63]

Rhoda and Barbara: Love you both to pieces!!! Thank goodness for you two and all the others who still keep the b3's screaming.

[@androidguitar]

Absolutely amazing. So much swing!

[@spyroschrysoulis]

this sounds very nice Rhonda Scott is already great,Tuesday i saw Barbara Dennerlein in Essen and believe that one of the best Hammond B 3 player .thank you Barbara

[@fredfungalspore]

it does not get any better then that .Two great key board players in sync together .Could listen to them play all day....JAZZZZ 4 EVER

[@muurtalo]

Thank you! Excellent. Barbara and Rhoda. WOW!!!

[@phyllis1753]

This is so beautiful I'm in tears! I've loved Babs for YEARS but Rhoda is new to me. Thank you so much for turning me on to her.

[@ricardofranciszayas]

Killing it!!!! Great drummer

[@hans1970]

Perfect

[@Chimansam]

Wow, this was one of the greatest things I've seen these two women nailed it. By the way the drummer did a great job, he knew when to bring it up and down, he's the unsung hero.

[@tanagranack327]

This fantastic performance inspired my now extensive collection of both Barbara Dennerlein & Rhoda Scott recordings (this ain't available). Rhoda Scott tune taken all the way. This is the best. Thank you.

[@joeycigar63]

I recently got to see Rhoda Scott live in concert. One of the best nights out I've had in many years. Barbara, please come to the NY/NJ area!!! PLEASE!!! Love you both to pieces. Thanks for the wonderful music and best regards always.

[@fabrikk60]

*Rhoda Scott* was born 1937 in New Jersey USA, and issued her first album in 1962 on the Prestige label. She moved to France in 1967, and has been based there since. *Barbara Dennerlein* was born 1964 in Munich, and issued her first album in 1983. Two years later she started her own label.

[@arturogonzalez4980]

Me transporta a tantos lugares y me hace sentir feliz el sonido característico de este organo. La interpretación es magnífica de estas excelentes damas.

[@Guitfiddlejase]

My dad loved Barbara Dennerlein...! ..and I used to often hear Rhoda Scott on Bob Parlocha's show late nights on KUVO Denver..

[@Kittkid5]

I always have to giggle a bit when I see thumbs down on this type of excellence. Are people that dumb?

[@danroux4010]

Some have Parkinson's and accidentally hit the down button. Others don't have their glasses on. Some are easily confused and think the down button means they like it. Then you get the teenie bopper Justin Beiber fans who got lost and wound up here. You have some who just want to crank people like you up and thumbs down all the masterpieces they see to draw out your statements of incredulity (they are the ones with no meaning to their lives). Lastly, you get the idiots who can't take the time to appreciate anything but porn.

[@herrbonk3635]

Taste has very little to do with intelligence, belive it or not.

[@alexandervideo3804]

It is the best classical sound ever! Thnx a lot))

[@WernerMaertens]

Just Love it ... The " Artists " The Hammond Queens in ful Harmony .... into the Perfection ! A Realy Wonderful performance . !!!! Big Congratulations !

[@bobblues1158]

Smoking! And they have a great drummer!

[@Briansbash]

I just love this, time and time again!

[@deepakdaryanani2229]

Thank you 💞🙏

[@hans1970]

🙂

[@detroyhairston]

THESE LADIES MAKES A WORLD OF MUSIC!!! AWESOME! PEACE&BLESSINGS

[@darylharvey2865]

They swing!!!! Bravo!!

[@halbertking2683]

There is no such thing as too much Hammond organ.

[@lawrencevandenberg7725]

diesel loco pull a freight train full of b3 through my memorable, fine w/me, fine w/me, jus' workin' up a taste fo mo b3...

[@stevehardeman7209]

Or COWBELL

[@reneematte8426]

Magnifique prestation musicale Jazz 🎶♥️🎵de tous les musiciens présents.

[@rikshaw223]

WOW! these two ladies are fantastic.

[@ElzbietaZycinskaliza]

Henryku Dziękuję wspaniałe wykonanie.

[@purpigment]

such a stunning and brilliant performance - made me cry!

[@kilimanjarno]

fantastic musicians.

[@alainperrieregenevincent54]

Un pur moment de plaisir. Deux très grandes musiciennes. Avec un son d'orgue Hammond B3 incomparable...

[@wagneraires3949]

Amazing!

[@hans1970]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@imreneszabo9284]

Nagyon régen hallottam de most rá akadtam! Gyönyörűséges!!

[@Hammondfreak]

Great performance and superb pedal bass. I need to practice much more !!!

[@henrywhenryw812]

Class act

[@hans1970]

Thanks!

[@ronaldunkel2681]

They’re both sensational with the drivin’ force of a great drummer. Enjoy & Cheers!

[@TheHenes]

Babs and Rhoda on the magnificent B3 - awesome playing !!!

[@mima85]

OMG!!! This is simply FANTASTIC, AWESOME, UNBELIEVABLE! Great organ players, great interaction, great music, great show, great all!!

[@adagiovivaldi2293]

COMME elle vieillit bien cete femme talentueuse que j'écoute depuis des décennies ..j'ai presque vieilli avec elle et c'est magnifique.

[@senna5258]

ö

[@hesyrett]

Incredible performances! Thanks for posting this!

[@jazzlikeme]

Dios Santo ! es una bendición poder ver y escuchar a Barbara Dennerlein .

[@Pinballplayer65]

Good music like this is hard to come by these days. This makes you want to turn it up, and tap your foot.

[@TheShaveButler]

RESPECT!! This is true Art no doubt about it!! Did you see Rhoda at 0.54 saying to Barbara ..."Girl...!! Watch'a gonn'a do!?!" ;-))) Barbara answers..."OK...OK...You're right...I'm impressed...but still...hear my sound ..." ;-))) Pure talent, side by side!!

[@Kittkid5]

IT doesn't get much better than that!

[@terelldavis]

Yesssssssss!!! B3 girl ❤️🎹

[@Jazzeerun]

Smokin'! Beyond awesome.

[@bobbender2922]

Absolutely fabulous

[@hans1970]

Thanks Bob, I agree!

[@TheStudioexpresso]

outstanding...the sound, the soul, the one. Hammond Sista's Scott + Dennerlein

[@sarahbewley362]

Miss Scott is from my State of New Jersey, I caught her at the Key Club back in the 1970's, she was awesome then and still to this day !! Yes, I am a confirmed Jazz addict. !!

[@nytom4info]

Fantastic! I can listen to this all day long... Know what....I think I will!!! Haaàaaaa

[@mkrigsman]

Wow, so excellent. Yeah, these guys are working hard!