Batiste Sessions with Wayne Shorter

[@karlsalocks]

Wayne is a gem of a human being. If the world were full of Waynes, we'd all be just fine

[@annyongpanda]

What did I just watch?! That wasn't an interview, that was a freaking experience. He's so right about egos in jazz. We need more of this.

[@triciatripp1144]

annyongpanda right?!!! So unexpected! I love it!! Who could possibly thumbs this down?!!

[@annyongpanda]

+Tricia Tripp Well people thumbs down videos for various reasons. Some of them might just not like jazz music, but some people actually really hate Batiste.

[@bassplayerxxd4873]

@@annyongpanda Why they hate Batiste?

[@kleinequietboykleinequietb7126]

@@bassplayerxxd4873 really. He sounds completely sincere, he listens, he asks informed questions. He understands music and making music. He is articulate. Doesnt talk over or interrupt except to "mmm" "amen". Churchy call and answer. Great interview and "freaking experience.:" This with Shorter, who froze out Becker and Fagan of Steely Dan when they hired him to play a solo in " Asia" wanted to do the hang with them on the couch and blah blah. He said, "They wanted to sit around and talk about how it was to play with Miles. I'm from Philly, in my neighborhood we kinda looked down on people who just talked too much and couldn't just do it, walk the walk". I'm paraphrasing, but it's nice to see him wide open, open up and , well, talk about playing with Miles. :)

[@jonbatistemusic]

❤

[@jimsvideos7201]

Jon Batiste getting a segment like this on the regular? I dig it.

[@drewb5775]

Jim's videos hell i hope so. wayne is a legend!

[@kh2freek]

Well he's gonna have to get more than 25K views if we want it to keep going. Share with your friends!

[@christopherasher5564]

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[@ianmekhi9294]

@Christopher Asher instablaster ;)

[@christopherasher5564]

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[@blaman6]

Man. Wayne just oozes wisdom. I found myself rewinding little phrases from his solos back when I was binging 60's jazz records. His melodic and harmonic sensibilities are truly one of a kind. He's a guru to us all.

[@kidndn]

No mistakes in improvisation… no interruptions… just opportunities to do … love these segments

[@coosoorlog]

Wow. Wayne Shorter. Even among the giants, this man has no equal. He transformed jazz composition as radically as John Coltrane did. His standards always stand out. They are profound and absolutely authentic.

[@Drumma75]

Please please please do more of these. Please.

[@type1ninja940]

I love Batiste Sessions. I would just love more musical segments on the show.

[@roggenvollkornbread]

Indeed, but I would like to here some more actual music. Especially when there's an artist sitting on the chair talking about how one wouldn't have to play if he conveyed his thoughts. Why isn't he answering using his instrument? At least some questions.

[@Bustradore]

roggenvollkornbread well there's at least sixty plus years of shorter music out there. Happy listening bro:)

[@jonathan.gasser]

Stephen and Jon thank you for bringing jazz back to life.

[@whill_o-o]

Jonathan Gasser jazz will fundamentally never die. It's impossible. It may become more or less popular during certain times, but it is progress and feeling and human experience expressed without words, which will always at least have the potential to be refreshing to those who listen.

[@theywalkinguptoyouand4060]

Jonathan Gasser when has Jazz died? Maybe you aren't listening to enough.

[@podir47]

in frank zappa's words: 'jazz isn't dead, it just smells funny..'

[@jonathan.gasser]

Well I mean that it certainly isn't the same as back then... you do have a couple of clubs left in the big cities, but it's just... different. People talk during the performances, it's taken on the reputation of being elevator music, stuff for snobs. Kinda going through the same path as classical music did. So yes, people will still listen to it forever, but its golden age is over. This is why it's nice to see these old blokes still at it. By the way I play jazz, and listen to it everyday, please don't assume things about other people.

[@souhailsf9850]

can someone pls tell me some great jazz music to listen to ? I am not familiar with jazz music

[@alexanderforslund9880]

Batiste is such a wonderfully passionate guy and it really shows in videos like these. I can't imagine what meeting Wayne Shorter must have been like for him, I'm just glad I get to watch it.

[@answersquestioned]

Thank you Jon Batiste. These verbal and musical exchanges with the masters of jazz are very special ❤️👍

[@sumtin05698]

RIEST IN POWER TO THE BEST IMPROVISER OF ALL TIME !!! he inspired us all, this is by far my favorite interview of all time and has been for a few years, please release the full ending jam it’s beautiful

[@jgq2881]

So Profound. How could I have never given enough attention to Mr. Wayne Shorter until today the day he left this Earth.

[@RyanPermaul]

At the end, when Wayne tells Jon, “You got it!” almost like he’s passing the torch to the younger generation..feels man

[@texwador]

RIP Wayne Shorter and thank you Jon for sharing these moments! This underscores the importance of video interviewing our elders, so their wisdom can live on forever.

[@raul298]

Mr. Batiste, I sincerely appreciate the genuine experiences you share in your interviews and music. It moves us forward. Raul

[@yashiAR]

'What was an interruption is now an opportunity " wow these sessions are just lovely.

[@theMad_Artist]

I'm really encouraged by all these positive comments here... It's so great to see that non-jazz audiences like this kind of exposure! If jazz education becomes more prevalent, I have faith that people will love it again. This was a really great session! Thank you for promoting this thought-provoking stuff Stephen!

[@TheTapMusic]

This was amazing. Both the questions/conversions from musician to musician to the improvised playing in between. That's truly when you get to know a player as a person, when you hear them improvise without any restraint.

[@joe-bro_11]

This here man is one of the truest artists of all time.

[@composerlecturer]

That final improv was right out of neo-impressionism! Really interesting and colorful.

[@AustinStonewall]

Any album recommendations you could share that fall in-line with that vibe? So good it gave me chills... I think Nik Bartsch gets there with parts of his compositions, but I'd appreciate a few more options at that end of things.

[@RyanRenteria]

@@AustinStonewall wayne shorter - emanon

[@vashumashu4359]

It's what we call "jazz"

[@hawkeye0927]

Wayne Shorter.... man your contribution on Aja is just perfect. Donald and Walter knew a legend when they heard one. Stay cool jazz cat.

[@SidLaw500]

Wayne Shorter is the definition of a living treasure.

[@davidwilder2242]

This stuff is so good. Jon asks great questions and really listens and responds to the answers. Beautiful interview. "If I could tell you what I was thinking about, I wouldn't have to play." -Tony Williams

[@barkentine770]

Jon Batiste is a wholesome, charming cinnamon roll with true passion and love for what he does. ANY segments with Jon Batiste: YES. PLEASE. DO MORE!

[@dustinchaffee722]

The last minute and a half of conversation and music always makes me tear up. "There is no such thing as a mistake."

[@martinwolfaardt2048]

Rest in peace Wayne Shorter: a master of the music and of the silence behind it

[@InXLsisDeo]

I'm glad Jon Batiste finally gets the recognition he deserves in the KZbin comments. His pianism at the end was fabulous.

[@KyleDavisMusic]

To the 24 who disliked this video, go back in the basement and keep listening to yourJustin Beiber digital files. This was thoroughly enjoyable. Love listening to these legends talk. Such great inspiration!

[@Bodhismile]

Absolutely wonderful conversation and the musical moment at the end brought happy tears.🙏💖

[@jasonbean7296]

like the rain and the wind, of a gentle spring shower..

[@rigelloar7474]

Wayne's music changed my life. I will miss him. Rest in peace, Wayne Shorter.

[@sadiqmohamed681]

That was awesome. I love Shorter's playing. I have several Weather Report albums. Some of the best jazz. "In a Silent Way" is one of my favourite pieces of music. If he is writing a Clarinet concerto I can't wait to hear it. He is one of the really great musicians of the last 100 years.

[@fretnesbutke3233]

Wow,Jon.. awesome,man. You got to sit and talk with WAYNE SHORTER,man! You and him together is priceless!

[@CrankyxPants]

We want a much longer interview with more jazz greats. Please make this a series!

[@americanslime]

Dude, I so desperately want to hear more of them playing together.

[@christophermm23]

I'm not even just a jazz/classic music fan like that. But I like these sessions. To see the artist speak on creating and being creative

[@niokpanda]

please let this be a regular weekly segment!

[@caseypeanuts3222]

Hong Fu Teo id love to see it on the show. But it would have to be shortened down and would probably need more humor, while still keeping that awesome feel of just two guys talking about jazz. If they could pull it off it could be great

[@caseypeanuts3222]

and the music they play would probably be a more major part of it

[@mypal1990]

Wayne shorter! I listened to him at Lincoln center a while back. a true artist with a panache of sizzle on the brass.

[@mitchkahle314]

Wayne is a truly deep thinker.

[@kevingillespie5242]

Yes Wayne Shorter!

[@KingJayDotEs]

Wayne Shorter = Living Legend! Jazz is not dead.

[@brokenironsights8216]

This is marvelous, seeing both of them so comfortable, talking shop like this. I'd love to see more of this.

[@bryantdorsey9074]

All of these Batiste Sessions are Legendary stuff. Instant Vintage. I could hardly wait to hear him accompany the Great Mr. Shorter. Batiste really sets the bar high for musicians in general. The rap made up for the time lost not hearing the music too!

[@coffeefiend3226]

please feature Jon Batiste more. Make his interviews with musicians a regular thing.

[@golds04]

Omg. Wayne needs to share that recording of bird teaching!!!!

[@WilliamJCroft]

Interview great. AND... let's hear more of the two improvising together. That final segment 9:55 was awe inspiring. I'm sure it went on for minutes.

[@christophermartinez1366]

Please make more of these. I love Jon's music and him talking with legends is just the most interesting thing I've ever seen. I end up spending an hour looking up all the bands and music they reference. Please make this more then a once a month segment, give us a weekly Batiste Sessions. If it's only on youtube it's worth it. It's the only way I watch TV anyway.

[@bryandickerson5365]

I wish I’d seen this a long time ago. The legend and the young lion, both old souls with youthful, free spirits.

[@armandosaldanamora9821]

Awesome! Bring Ron Carter next, please.

[@rubygallagher9289]

Thank you so much.

[@rapidfirerob4]

RIP Wayne. Thank you for all of it!

[@galecadywilliams4078]

This was incredible. I have pnly two suggestions to make this even more perfect than it is: 1) Please, play an entire set... the music you two improvised was GORGEOUS., and 2) Do dozens more of these! a jazz musician interviewing an icon of jazz like Wayne Shorter is just... WOW. this was great!

[@JamesScottGuitar]

9:30 Major Insight right here...for all human beings.

[@everycoLor_312]

true artist

[@InXLsisDeo]

You can add plural: true artists.

[@everycoLor_312]

InXLsisDeo idowhatiwant (as an artist)

[@raymondkarlsson9794]

What a beautiful meeting and dialogue between generations ❤️

[@commanderjohnscott]

6;30 Jon and Wayne Shorter PLAYING OMG WHOOOOO LET THE DOG OUT!!

[@TranceF0rmation]

This is one of my favorite segments. I would watch a whole season of hour long batiste session

[@bassoskat]

Amazing and inspirational words from two amazing people. Listening to these guys makes my mind clear somehow.

[@stevewise1656]

He's a legend!

[@wpcouch]

Fantastic, thank you!! I just wish there was a bit more playing... Wayne is a legend

[@peterdefeater]

Jon, please do more of these segments! It's difficult describing to someone what playing music is like. It's a conversation of emotion which is difficult to convery in words. I hope to see more of your videos in the future!

[@MatadorCE]

These segments are gold, please make these a regular thing!

[@canukicecycle]

Beautiful. No mistakes. Just play. Deep appreciation.

[@jomo3321]

Thanks..... watch till the end everyone

[@boogiedownbronx73]

Its a shame that the average human being has no idea who Wayne Shorter is....well kids this guy is a LEGEND !!! a JAZZzzzzz LEGEND/ICON

[@bill3837]

yea wayne is always channeling the beyond

[@needtashow]

RIP Wayne Shorter

[@JazzgutsVGvanKampen]

I've got a mission, I can relate to that. Waking up in the morning and thinking whatever happens I've got to do my thing, that's your personal mission. How do we deal with the ego? Abandon arrogance and always be a student your whole life.

[@adambogart7216]

What is life?... That's right. What is life. Super deep. I love that.

[@ZippyLeroux]

I'm loving these segments, Batiste asks some wonderfully unusual questions of these masters that really make them and their answers relatable to an average shmo like me. One thing I would like more of, is the actual music, maybe 5 minutes at the end of an uninterrupted jam. I was left with blue balls in this segment after last little piece they played! Just as the hairs on the back of my neck began to stir, cut! :(

[@artysanmobile]

Nice playing, Jon. Reminiscent of the intro to John & Mary (Jaco Pastorius's Word Of Mouth) on which Wayne contributed magnificently.

[@GuyOnTheInternet53]

Peter Yianilos I didn't know shorter played on word of mouth, I thought Bob Mintzer covered the sax duties

[@gerardphilippedocarmoribei2746]

- What is life? "What" is life. We are doing "what" everyday. - Our ego should serve us instead of serving it. - What was an interruption is now an opportunity.

[@alexanderjbf]

That piece at the end was wonderful

[@msteaguer1908]

Educate USA of it's musical dynamics- Jazz! Like this segment, well done!

[@reasonsreasonably]

Wise words from a beautiful man.

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

Wayne took the Horn to other places that other Saxophonist could only imagine, Great interview Jon, RIP WS

[@carlkuss]

Two lovely souls.

[@bobredford9237]

valuable lessons!!! RIP Wayne Shorter

[@lapicante]

I didn't realize this had been a regular segment, this was my intro...as usual, beautifully done maestro Batiste!

[@jeffwhite7214]

You can tell Batiste is still green when it comes to interviewing, but his knowledge of music, especially jazz, more than makes up for that deficit. These sessions cover subjects usually untouched by traditional late night segments, and I think with more experience that Batiste will become a great interviewer.

[@tizodd6]

I agree. He'll only get better with time. He has the charisma already...just needs to hone his interviewing skills.

[@ZabDevin]

I did not see a problem with the interview. In fact, I thought he asked some very insightful and thought provoking questions. I don’t get what you guys are talking about. He obviously is not a professional journalist or interviewer, he is a professional musician. But so what?

[@Nepenthean58]

I disagree. Batiste asked the best questions and engaged this particular artist in a most insightful and respectful way. nothing green about that. A "professional" interviewer would likely not have the wherewithal or concept to relate to Wayne or his music, but would likely ask the same old tired hackneyed questions. This was excellent.

[@bryantdorsey9074]

That was a great interview!!! Those were all great answers to great questions. He just pulled great stories and insights out of a jazz legend. With a good manner, and style about himself. I'm a musician so I am biased.

[@phosphorfilms]

THIS IS INCREDIBLE. I saw Jon and his band open for Cecil Taylor in 2009. Please do one of these with Cecil.

[@_fig.8]

brilliant! this was very special. i hope these sessions continue. imagine if there had been late night sessions with paul schaffer?

[@franchisemiami]

I just saw Paul sitting in with the Gil Evans band on Friday, still grooving hard ;)

[@bryantdorsey9074]

@fig. 8 That would be legendary too!

[@reneejoyce1831]

Beautiful. L love these sessions with Batiste.

[@philipcote4763]

Thank you thank you! Jon - keep em coming! Love it.... Wayne, youre looking and sounding great! Wished that last improv was longer....

[@maxjudd8148]

There is actually nobody cooler than these guys

[@musicality8425]

From tepid Shorter to magnanimous Shorter! This conversation between Shorter and Batiste IS life. LOLwut?!

[@fulcrumpointstephen]

I bow at the feet of the master. I hope I'm that youthful and lucid at 82

[@stevelunney]

Awesome....thank you both. Love the Tony Williams quote.

[@lenajenny1025]

Inspirational and gives me even more of myself back to me

[@jonaskopacek7602]

Love you Wayne, God bless you

[@hugosmoable]

In music form, how would you express who you are? If someone were to say "I'm from another planet and I only understand notes and tones", how would you play who you are? - Batiste That is such a great question, and the answer was so great also. Great series! Can't wait to see more of Batiste Sessions.

[@alyssanelson1225]

GOD, I love these. :)

[@saleemwaynewaters8087]

Wonderful Session!!❤️🎶

[@Button215]

It's wonderful to hear musicians discuss their craft or any professional but especially a cat like Wayne who has not simply evolved but remained true to himself. When did he become so deeply self aware? He is correct in that you must know the building blocks of music before you're able to express yourself musically. It's like learning to speak. Thank you for sharing.

[@dustinchaffee722]

Very cool. Happy for Jon to get this experience

[@twelge15]

As a drummer, I loved Wayne's Tony Williams quote.

[@PedroBellora]

Fantastic interview. Thanks!

[@charliespinoza1966]

Wow, just lovely. Thanks guys.