"Social Call" - Benny Benack III ft. Veronica Swift

[@ThatTalentedOne]

Veronica Swift’s voice is incredible

[@bbjazzIII]

she's a true pro!

[@Yousefmesef]

closest I've ever heard to Ella especially in the lower registers

[@maximeturjman4287]

Ouit

[@wiraramadhan2227]

@@bbjazzIII maybe another record with her ? Hehe ...

[@paolacaro7980]

@@Yousefmesef She is really good but but but too much influence of Ella, with all my respect, Verónica is incredibly perfect.

[@DavePollack]

Man, the musicianship in the video is absolutely out of this world. BBIII you're a monster...Christian's pocket? Oh lawd.

[@kindredfabular4094]

OMG HELLO IM A BIG FAN

[@thebopwashere]

The whole group is just talent and hard work definitive hey. Swings so hard!

[@Randi-h1l]

I'm so hurt

[@jzzgrl3]

Watch Veronica’s reaction at 1:33! Best version I’ve heard so far. Outstanding musicianship. Great job with the lyrics!

[@aidanvillafana7288]

That was crazy when I first heard it mad talent

[@ilanfono]

Best version EVER! It can't get better than that..

[@awholeworldoflove9275]

😂😂😂😂 I love this moment

[@raesanderson8238]

that Moody's mood quote at 1:19

[@bbjazzIII]

haha you caught me ;)

[@michaelnorris2522]

Isn't that in turn a quote from "English Country Garden?"

[@michaelgordonsaxophone]

@@michaelnorris2522 Correct

[@lylecosmopolite]

I discovered this style of song when I first heard King Pleasure's cover of Moody's Mood for Love, nearly 50 years ago.

[@Stephen.Stefano.L]

Benny love the vocalese …. Truly a lost art form… You are the best of any contemporary vocalese singers… Eddie Jefferson is in heaven, now laughing and crying his head off…😂❤❤🎉😢😂❤

[@nemo227]

I discovered back around 1957 that some musicians/singers were so much more capable than we mere mortals.

[@martinoestate4758]

After 47 years of listening only to jazz, I can say that this is a wonderful performance

[@danielksimmons]

Can’t. Stop. Listening.

[@rbsprods3200]

Great 21st Century update! Veronica and Ben put their own unique spin on this classic! A scat-singing, improv delight. Great "Moody's Mood" quote by Ben. Christian, Ulysses, and Takeshi on bass, drum and piano keep it swinging in the pocket.

[@sevildrib]

Contemporary jazz singers summit that's got it all: singing, vocalise and scat singing by two of the best around.

[@robbybrodie8143]

I was listening for days on KZbin Music and just came to see who the bassist was. Of course it's Christian McBride XD

[@onelittleplum]

3:40 YES GIRL GET IT ✨☀️⭐️

[@shirleyhansford7753]

Veronica is an amazing artist with the sweetness of Ella's voice and the incredible musicianship of Anita Oday. What a find!!!

[@danlunham4478]

Just a big "yes," Shirley.

[@richardkalman2932]

Over the top with brilliant singing and vocalese. The arrangement is also uber brilliant. Two of the top upcoming jazz vocalist/players on the scene today, Benny and Veronica! Bass player and rhythm also brilliant!!

[@mikeking7351]

Without question....the absolute BEST version of this song in existence. ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC IN EVERY SINGLE REGARD!!!!!!!!!

[@delphinewhite715]

WOW!!! This is Fire 🔥🔥🔥! Exceptional Vocalese Jazz riffs from both the talented Mr, Benavides and Ms. Swift. Can’t stop listening to it. Love it from beginning to end! 💕🥰

[@delphinewhite715]

The talented Mr. Benack

[@joshuadavid6317]

Their voices returns me to 1950 NY

[@The_Stoked_Oni]

Bro if isn’t one of the greatest things ive heard idk. Both have amazing voices!!

[@FolkalBlueMuse]

Benny, and Veronica’s lyric runs are so Eddie Jefferson. So hip.

[@Dtruthseek]

This is scary good

[@oldbsturgeon5493]

that is one of the slickest things I've ever heard

[@billaurilio5627]

No one does this better than Veronica

[@elly7302]

I don't usually comment but this is one hell of a song. I've been listening to it since it came out, and I find myself back here again and again. Incredible work!

[@bbjazzIII]

thanks so much for breaking customs to speak out ;)

[@TinyFord1]

How on earth did I JUST NOW stumble across you guys?! KZbin algorithms suck. I want more like this

[@TheodorusRex]

Christian McBride all day... Wow.

[@blaster1185]

Yup, I've found it. My favorite music genre is Benny Benack III

[@johndavies8956]

That was really cool. A conversation put to music. Great.

[@1mespud]

Getting some serious "King Pleasure" vibes out of this one WOW!!

[@rhapsode00]

Adorable, both. Virtuosic and joyful and perfectly in character. A revelation.

[@stugryffin3619]

On repeat for the last two weeks. No sign of this ending any time soon.

[@TK-xo2mf]

University of OWENS JR. Swinging and so tasteful drumming!

[@isaac-shapiro]

insane personnel on this one

[@darkoanton5]

Real jazz - so beautiful and hip.

[@wernermatrisch2]

Wonderful !!! I'm a big Swift fan. And now I'm so happy to discover another great singer: BENNY BENACK !!!!!

[@Mjt1262]

I love the way they meet on the final note.

[@ЛюбаВалешная-д1л]

Incredibly!!!

[@Lottiemoon100]

Wow! The real deal! Please God, let the numb public know about these fab artists!!!!!!!!!

[@garryfimister6878]

Wow , two of the greatest vocalists on the scene today together in the studio.And what a rhythm section.McBride is such a master.

[@a.t.p.1819]

Keep replaying at 1:54 ahh perfection

[@benjaminhawkinson1752]

Late to the party, but wow! So glad I found this!

[@christopheerard4269]

This is outstanding... It's Mel, it's Ella, it's Dave, Jon and Annie... no less !!! (the list could go on... you have it all !)

[@oldgreentop]

Anita?

[@kurtsnyder]

Can’t get enough of this. Every part of it is absolutely perfect and I can stop listening!

[@Mabesakald]

Very good vocalists of the younger generation firmly rooted in the best jazz tradition that they have learned from their forefathers. Long live what is well done! A joy to listen to these young vocalists and musicians! Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@eranimongelos5749]

Fantastic !!!!!

[@samedelcup1878]

This performance puts this duo up there with Jackie and Roy.

[@gregorypapas9354]

Jazz lives

[@denniseichler7931]

By far, the most musical “rap” I’ve ever heard!!! In all seriousness, you two are absolutely delightful!!

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

Bebop, or rather double time singing

[@johnjames98]

Absolutely gorgeous! Stumbled across this after the Jaq The trombone transcription. You guys are uber incredible! Your tone and clarity is just amazing!

[@OliverWolfe]

We love you Benny!

[@JackieRompana]

These people really grasp music to the core. BEAUTIFUL!

[@AllenPMinton]

Straight to my pleasure center!

[@Johnbobon]

Just heard this on Real Jazz SXM and came here to hear it again. The pitch control is incredible!

[@chriswright2553]

I've never heard vocals better than this. You're both absolutely insane. And the band...just watched an Aimee Nolte vid discussing how to swing hard. She could have just referenced this vid. Gold Standard. Christian you're a monster.

[@AnDoKo93]

And Veronica too !

[@adoris864]

Never? Absurd! You've obviously never listened to Ella Fitzgerald or Sarah Vaughn! Get outta here with that BS!

[@jmsbk12345]

Love this, what a great feel.

[@bbjazzIII]

Christian McBride helps! ha

[@jmsbk12345]

@@bbjazzIII Oh yes, absolutely. I play a lot of my jazz guitar in Bb as well. It's a real jazz key along with Eb, F and C.

[@clawboss2028]

Benny, I absolutely love your amazingly musical and unique feel and melodic approach to playing (especially as a trumpeter), it just puts me in a great mood every time. Keep the bar high BB3!

[@marcovienna6031]

awesome.....100% pure swing juice

[@MaureenMcCrink]

Oh yeah!!!!

[@bengolding1551]

Whaaat! How have I only just seen this? This is one of the most perfect jazz videos I've ever seen. Flawless vocals, smoking band, SUCH a swing. Can't explain how much I love this.

[@juliajachim1975]

Male: Happen to pass your doorway, gave you a buzz, thats all. Lately i've though lots about you, So I thought i'd pay a social call. Female: Do you recall the old days? We used to have a ball. Male: Not that i'm lonesome without you, I just thought I'd pay a social call. Female: I thought id say Things are just swell. But to tell the truth, i havent been so well. And if you should try to kiss me, I promise that i wont stall. Male: maybe we'll get back together, Together: starting from this incidental, Elemental Simple Social call. Vocales: do you remember all the good times that we had my baby girl, I'll never forget that you've got the greatest smile in the world. Oh My sugarplum fairy, dont hold a grudge. I simply had to say hello once more. And am i insane or do i really see a world were you and i could be together, forever. When buttercup, don't slam the door in my face, unless you really wanna spill my heart all over the place. Oh... i guess we going to spend a lot of time hanging out like this, im trying to break my habit of you. But... since we werent back together i suppose we should try to start a new, dear, what do you say? Oh i cant take it, My heart is breaking. Im laying it on the line. If you can find it in your mind that there is just a little itsy, bitsy, chance that you might miss me. Lets give it a wurl! Female vocalese: Baby we played this game a thousand million times, I should throw your heart in jail for all of it's crimes. You say that you love me and i think that its true, But why should i just sit at home awaiting for you. When were together, Theres always stormy weather and i really feel like sitting on a beach, with you out of reach. Whenever you smirk i get weak in the knees, But if you're a jerk all tune out all of your please. Well i suppose just wondering could it hurt but just one nothing more. I'm onto all of your tricks, but if you slip up ill show you the door. I must be crazy but i'm coming around. But if you do me wrong ill run you out of this town. I guess that i could give you one more chance now to prove your the man who can love me every day and never leave my side ever again. Skat solo trades: Female: if you should try to kiss me baby, i promise i won't stall. Male: maybe we'll get back together Together: starting from this incidental, Elemental, Simple social call.

[@zacharytrombly6135]

Julia Jachim “one drink” not wondering

[@timpark02]

*oh i guess it might just have been a long long time since we hung out like this

[@guidemeChrist]

why does it have to be male and female though

[@timpark02]

@@guidemeChrist huh he's just writing out benny and veronica's parts tho?

[@thebenjiguy]

Thank you

[@amileoj9043]

Magnificent version of a great Gigi Gryce tune! Benny and Veronica so awesome in duet - and Christian McBride & crew top notch behind them. Wonderful stuff!

[@jimjennings7623]

This video makes me want to see these two together VERY OFTEN. Love the improvs. So nice to hear!

[@MrSteveHobbs]

Love Benny and Veronica. This arrangement is great and allows them to drive the music instead of the music arrangement boxing them in.

[@CrazyCloudZen]

Benny this one is a home run, baby.

[@jaycaruso6611]

Damnnn, that was good. 👌🍸👍🌹

[@ulvianil7561]

Great. Some part of the song reminded me 'Moody's Mood For Love '

[@mayawhittey7796]

I always seem to come back to this song whenever I have a little jazz phase again

[@jaredhoke9387]

How wonderful that such delightful skills are still around. This is some of the best, hippest, most dazzling, clever perfectlion in music making that I've ever heard, and at 77 years old, I've heard a lot. It's like Mel Torme and Ella are still with us. Thank you, Benny. Thank you, Veronica. Thank you, Steve.

[@lucl5383]

crisp

[@kindredfabular4094]

Male: Happen to pass your doorway, Gave you a buzz, thats all. Lately i've though lots about you, So I thought i'd pay a social call. Female: Do you recall the old days? We used to have a ball. Male: Not that i'm lonesome without you, I just thought I'd pay a social call. Female: I thought id say Things are just swell. But to tell the truth, I havent been so well. And if you should try to kiss me, I promise that i wont stall. Male: maybe we'll get back together, Together: starting from this incidental, Elemental Simple Social call. Vocales: do you remember all the good times that we had my baby girl, I'll never forget that you've got the greatest smile in the world. Oh My sugarplum fairy, dont hold a grudge. I simply had to say hello once more. And am i insane or do i really see a world Were you and i could be together, forever. When buttercup, don't slam the door in my face, Unless you really wanna spill my heart all over the place. Oh... i guess we going to spend a lot of time Hanging out like this, im trying to break my habit of you. But... since we werent back together i suppose we Should try to start a new, dear, what do you say? Oh i cant take it, My heart is breaking. Im laying it on the line. If you can find it in your mind that there is just A little itsy, bitsy, chance that you might miss me. Lets give it a wurl! Female vocalese: Baby we played this game a thousand million times, I should throw your heart in jail for all of it's crimes. You say that you love me and i think that its true, But why should i just sit at home awaiting for you. When were together, Theres always stormy weather and i really feel Like sitting on a beach, with you out of reach. Whenever you smirk i get weak in the knees, But if you're a jerk all tune out all of your please. Well i suppose just wondering could it hurt but just one nothing more. I'm onto all of your tricks, but if you slip up ill show you the door. I must be crazy but i'm coming around. But if you do me wrong ill run you out of this town. I guess that i could give you one more chance now to prove your The man who can love me every day and never leave my side ever again. Skat solo trades: Female: if you should try to kiss me baby, i promise i won't stall. Male: maybe we'll get back together Together: starting from this incidental, Elemental, Simple social call

[@nickboretz1774]

OMG..Lambert Hendricks and Annie Ross!! This is fantastic! Just found this. Made my week!

[@andrewbrodnick6122]

Veronica's mother sang with the Lambert Hendricks Ross group.

[@saxorexic]

Nice! It is so nice and refreshing to see members of the younger crowd (yeah, I'm only in my early 40s) not only getting into jazz singing at all but doing it well. Swingin' rhythm section and fantastic vocals.

[@sarahmachac9510]

goosebumps all over 4:19 minutes.

[@gabrielzoe2332]

This is the best jazz music i ever hear. You are cool Benny Benack

[@maureenrenihan8536]

1:34 hilarious. This is so great.

[@yeankim690]

Love this!!! Already transcribing it :)

[@bbjazzIII]

can't wait to hear it!

[@davebutterfield5067]

The two best young jazz singers today. The art of Vocalese ain't for the faint of heart 🤎

[@LeonardSchokker]

Great duet! You both sound great. Looking forward already to hearing Veronica live at NSJ in Rotterdam this summer. Maybe you could tag along Benny?

[@harpovince]

I laugh and cry each time I'm listening this. Love them ! Great musicians... Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ulrichhobler8755]

What a joy to listen to and watch these two fantastic singers! You can hear and see the fun they had recording this song.

[@justified_parker]

Talk about pocket. BBIII always making Pittsburgh proud!

[@bbjazzIII]

black and gold forever!

[@Opjazzclub2030]

Woooo! This is burnin! The groove is so locked in

[@MusicByTomas]

This swings, hard! You and Veronica are terrific.

[@jonezzjazz]

They swing ! Both have tremendous style, and above average instruments and control. Veronica has a slightly bigger resonating cavity than Benny's. Phenomenal phrasing by each. Bravo!

[@shakazulu365]

cookin

[@coosoorlog]

I keep returning to this all the time. It's magical. Might be addicted.

[@privateprivate1647]

I get the Moody's Mood for Love vibe.... ❤

[@longhaulblue1145]

There's hope for the millenial generation. Lol. I was grinning ear to ear in utter rapture at the two of you. Well done!

[@AlenaBernardi]

Been obsessing over this for the past two days.

[@Z.Ritz83]

Mega Cool

[@h.sinclair]

god, damn this is so good!!! Eddie Jefferson vibes up in here backed by the heavy C. McBride POCKET !!!

[@sabinekuehlich4899]

So beautiful to see Master Christian start off, Benny and Veronica flyting through this vocalese togehter. WOW, adorable! Wunderschön! as we Germans say.

[@bbjazzIII]

:) thanks Sabine!

[@uzettem6964]

I need to come here to view and listen to this perfect performance several times a month since it's out. Probably my favourite video on YT this year. THANK YOUUUUU💕 xxx

[@lukenichols4025]

Last night my friend Blake for his senior spotlight at a choir concert sang this with his girlfriend Maria. It was amazing and when he wasn’t singing he played the saxophone and absolutely crushed it! My friends cash and gabe were also playing the background jazz.

[@jimcoleman2369]

This one belongs in the Time Capsule ! SO MUCH TALENT IN ONE VIDEO ! Thanks for this !

[@taf44tt8io]

Benny and Veronica you had made a VERY GOOOOOOOOOOOD JOB !!!!!!!! As usual !!!! :) I love you both !!! Now, we WANT you for a full album, with the Emmet's trio (Russel and Kyle) and some other guests !!!!!

[@bbjazzIII]

my new album is that band! coming out soon ;)

[@taf44tt8io]

@@bbjazzIII This is a very good news Benny ! I'm happy for you and yours friends ! Happy New Ear, Hear and Year (Yeah !) 🙂😉 And a big kiss to Veronica, one of my favorite new singers.

[@LeonardRaponi2024]

Fabuleux !! Irréel, un tel swing , ils viennent d une autre planète 🌎 prise de son et mixage d une élégance rarement entendus sur cette terre, bravo 😊

[@Theham772]

How does this only have 33,000 views?

[@stephenlangton6711]

Love these two… However, what is the best?… Compare it with the Betty Carter version on her first album… 1955… that is the version that put this song on the jazz vocal map… Betty sure pushed the boundaries of jazz vocals❤

[@expresscruiserlife]

Speechless...absolutely stunning performance.

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

What a talented group of musicians, the lot of you! I'm so glad I found your personal channel, Mr. Benack. It's an absolute gem.

[@bbjazzIII]

thanks so much for listening and the support!