Caravan performed by Ridgefield High School Jazz Band

The Ridgefield High School Jazz Band performs Caravan by Duke Ellington at the spring concert, 14th April 2016.

[@jakelakeyt]

There's a trombone out of tune, and I'm not saying this as a Whiplash joke, there's actually one trombone out of tune

[@kaszabalint3465]

Yeah i heard it too

[@Tehjakeman2009]

One of the guitar players is a little sus too

[@lucaslieberman7625]

Jaykob neddo sus 4 chord?

[@Troiler]

nice one bro

[@owenmacintosh2059]

@Ivan the werewolf no

[@brendanmchugh5731]

Who knew Ed Sheeran was such a good drummer

[@Boazzb_]

Brendan McHugh hahahahaha

[@drummerboy0620]

200th like lol

[@kronkurr9737]

That’s not Ed Sheeran. That’s Donald Duck.

[@shantanuchakraborty2406]

That's a nice one man😂😂

[@officialusmanqureshi]

wow not every ginger is ed sheeran smh thats so rude it's clearly prince harry

[@Pat_S]

Really tight for a high school band, better than some college ensembles I’ve seen. That drummer was head and shoulders above the rest though, wow.

[@Aidoneus87]

Mans carried the performance! The pianist, bassist, and and sax soloist were also really impressive, but you can tell without the drummer it’d be a ship without a helm.

[@pheonixwrath951]

No, the alto player absolutely smashed it. They're definitely at LEAST equal.

[@yamoosey]

as they so often are..lol

[@tobiaswheeler1598]

do you play the drums? @@pheonixwrath951

[@bltelysian]

the drums will always be the focus in caravan, not really fair to use that to determine who is better

[@andrespinzon8030]

I love how the drums are louder than the band lol

[@AndreyRubtsovRU]

Actually probably something teacher/conductor should've adressed?

[@saulsug1066]

Just the way I like it

[@bjornicjonisson3362]

i played in big band for years, and trust me if drummer not playing loud you cant hear yourself there. brass instrument is very loud especially on stage

[@mrmrmeta3698]

It fits the theme of the song, the drums are meant to be the main part of the song

[@miscellaneousmanta3288]

I think they are just using the wrong type of cymbals they sound way too bright for jazz

[@jala5156]

bro that alto kid is sick amazing performance for highschoolers

[@mk2mike24]

I didn't like... but he did great

[@bando3582]

@@mk2mike24 that’s my fucking son you whore

[@mk2mike24]

@Bando how old are you, bro??

[@Sheenoharu]

@@mk2mike24 Yeah it sounded unorganized (in my opinion) but it definitely still was pretty well and some pretty good parts, if he added some more variation and smoothed the parts that would probably help

[@toy3noid838]

@@Sheenoharu I agree with you. It was super good at some parts but the shredding slightly ruined it IMO.

[@lowercase3635]

If you ever feel useless, just remember there’s that second bassist.

[@nobodyhateus]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nixienooo]

I’ma play Second Bassist Devil’s Advocate for a sec. I’m probably guessing one of them also possibly play the upright bass but it wasn’t needed for the song

[@trippinonfebreeze7198]

My high school jazz band has two pianists and two guitar players. The trumpet section has 6 people. I’m the only trombonist.

[@n0vac4ine]

@@trippinonfebreeze7198 fellow jazz band player (bass) here, please lend us some trumpets ;-;

[@avagaret5131]

@@trippinonfebreeze7198 my high schools second jazz band has three Bari saxes four tenors and seven altos… there’s five trombones and five trumpets

[@fitchyyboi]

Holy shit the drum breakdown section man. Mind blown. My guy nailed it

[@robertallen9570]

Not quite my tempo

[@martinachraf6841]

We definitely have an out of tune player here

[@norsendo6532]

Fuck u looking at theres no fucking mars bars down there

[@Aahil008]

qzec what? He was making a reference to the movie Whiplash

[@norsendo6532]

Aahil Miah I also made a reference lmao

[@Aahil008]

qzec shit sorry, btw great profile.

[@art5169]

Bones right?

[@Jamiewaltjr]

“We are going to slow things down with a little cara” Drum: “BADUMDFSUKNFFKLLHDSTLJ”

[@soarinskies1105]

This video proves that a good enough drummer can make even the most average band sound awesome, and make an awesome band sound perfect. That drummer is the whole reason I keep coming back and watching this performance. He sounds so good that it totally distracted me from the fact that there is an out of tune trombone in the trombone section.

[@memelord417]

is he really out of tune or are you just seeing if he can tell the difference

[@memelord417]

whiplash reference for anyone who sees this

[@LowHB]

Just about to put this, r/beatmetoit

[@noahr9054]

@@memelord417Nah its really out of tune lmfao

[@turtlboi2217]

What if that was the most clever reference ever

[@juliotheepic]

I love how when the soloist plays his part in 2:11. You can see the people behind him smiling as he performs

[@johnnystrom2557]

2:22 That bassist s like "Can i please go back to my computer now?"

[@jaydenwhitlen1489]

Nah man he’s just annoyed cause he’s not playing anything

[@davidwhatsthatabout7404]

An alternate reality where Connolly switches spots with niehman

[@KarlstadDrums]

Hahahahaha! Spot on

[@AdamNoizer]

LMAO

[@Rubix9595RG]

Getting whiplash vibes from certain areas in this piece, also that sax solo was dope

[@25cents82]

cuz this piece is on whiplash

[@asger7442]

any kid who knows this song knows it from whiplash

[@dciaudio]

@@asger7442 well the arrangement is from Whiplash, but the actual tune Caravan is an old jazz standard

[@Shrimp_Alfredo]

​@@DanisaurrrIt's in whiplash.

[@cocacolagarlic9015]

It's not from whiplash per se, but, outside of the jazz world, it popularized it.@@Danisaurrr

[@jazz_bass_lick]

The second bassist looks absolutely entranced by the sax solo😂 To be fair, I am too.

[@josephschaab2212]

someone get that amazing drummer a better ride!

[@levinzechner8274]

Yes pleaseee

[@thebluelobsterking8695]

You can tell he didnt want to spend much time on it so he tried to get off it as much as possibld

[@johnnystrom2557]

@@thebluelobsterking8695 too much cymbals in my opinion, the kit is not that great either...

[@StupidWeb]

​@@johnnystrom2557 because they're using a 12 and 16 Crash as the Rides

[@bando3582]

My son the sax did better

[@VKCharger-rl5dz]

school should probably invest in WAAAAAYYYY better cymbals! instead of using a 12 crash, ad a 16 inch crash as ride! Props to drummer for keeping up and layin gdown the groove :)

[@targetedandfiring4336]

My bet? An underfunded music program while sports gets the shine

[@Dygit]

Sammy Perez my school

[@dylanbaldwin7934]

It would help but also its not the arrow its the indian (a drummer can make a crappy old travel set sound good if he is a good drummer playing a heavy groove) Ex: this drummer

[@maddierosemusic]

@@norb-of-the-dorg I'd like one old thick 22" Ride - Zildjian.. 70's era

[@scandalousbeans2591]

Maybe they have a cymbal thief

[@ericlunger8090]

Props to every kid who plays in high school jazz band. We see you

[@bigsmoke2146]

2:22 the bass player in the background has completely lost himself

[@dante_7143]

Big Smoke he wasn’t playing the whole time

[@bigsmoke2146]

@@dante_7143 you don't say! I was talking about the way he looked at the sax player

[@silktongs]

@@bigsmoke2146 There are two people with a bass in the background. I think he thought you meant the one on the right.

[@ethanclark9339]

Ye, cause he sitting down.

[@dilanlam588]

Were you rushing or were you dragging?!?!

[@andrewnguyen4382]

1234 1234 1234 1234

[@Snavels]

@@andrewnguyen4382 Jesus fucking Chris I didn't know they let retards into Schaffer, you mean to tell me you cannot read tempo? Can you even read music? What's that?

[@clara7254]

there is not a fucking mars bar down here

[@mazon33]

Not quite my tempo.

[@khanjah6357]

Do you know how to read tempo

[@nicckel]

Pretty good for high school arrangement. Those guitarist didn't know what chords to use though. Or just really out of tune.

[@michaelmcnamara7602]

You are most likely hearing the flat 9 in the first chord and the minor 6 in the last chord. They are pretty ugly, but that's what's in the score. It was off putting to me too when we rehearsed it. The C chord sets up the tonality and the flat 9 is off-putting in a tonic chord context...usually it functions as a setup for tonic rather than tonic itself, but jazz harmony being the ambiguous language it sometimes is... If you're interested, the chords are C7b9 Db6 C7b9 and Bbm6 in the intro.

[@vedantl155]

i dont think anyone was expecting such a professional answer

[@gabrielchumelcamarena5593]

It sounds good

[@michaelmcnamara7602]

I try. Wanted to acknowledge the criticism. It's warranted, but we played it the way it was scored. The arranger must have had his reasons...

[@jennifert.4416]

Michael McNamara i know that this comment is old, but m6 chords don't contain a minor sixth. they have a minor third and a major sixth, which is a very consonant sound. chords that do have a minor sixth interval are usually called by the enharmonic augmented fifth, making it a Bbm+ not a Bbm6

[@minecraftplayer5137]

Actually incredible for a high school jazz band

[@michaelmcnamara7602]

Thank you!

[@nathaniellee1743]

Wow! What an amazing performance. Shoutout to Michael McNamara for whipping these kids into shape. The kid on bass did really well. A few flubbed notes here and there, and he did screw up his tempo a few times, but overall very accurate playing.

[@memelord417]

not quite my tempo

[@davidgann6597]

Great band but... TRUMPETS GET YOUR HORNS UP!

[@michaelmcnamara7602]

Told them that ALL THE TIME. I hope they see this...

[@johnevans6084]

Ehh. They are playing into their music stands most of the time. The guy on the left ( 2nd? - 2,1,3,4,5 ) was the best at it.

[@jonathanorellana-sanchez2971]

what i say all the time :/

[@TrompetaArturo]

The horn must at least be above the chest level, but cannot be faced too high

[@andrew4282]

Heheh ig you’ll never know what I put

[@evengraintech1397]

I disagree. Yes, he was absolutely amazing, honestly some of the best drumming for a high school I've ever seen, but the woodwinds sounded amazing aswell. The two bassists made no sense, but it still sounded great. All of it.

[@evengraintech1397]

@@_burnt_toast I play sax aswell as a couple other instruments, So I won't. 😅

[@mrmrmeta3698]

@@_burnt_toast recently I’ve started to notice a trend in saxaphone parts being either just them playing in some parts or a duet with a alto and a baritone sax, am I the only one who has been seeing that or am I crazy?

[@Merlin_Fish]

He was great but WAY too loud imo

[@chrispbeats]

@@Merlin_Fishyou match pitch to the oboe in orchestra, you match volume to drumset in jazz.

[@mannamozart]

The whole band is awesome, but that drummer is something else. If you look closely at the kit @6.44, the crash cymbal stand gives serious consideration to falling over. Just like the movie :)

[@halilkelebek]

Oml yall are amazing for a highschool level what are y'all doing wow!

[@georgeberatis8357]

Thanks! I am the new band director here. The conductor from the video is actually an orchestra director and did an amazing job building this program. We are still cooking, check out our rendition of "Groove Merchant." kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH-ZnH-pe9iGgpo

[@johnlemon8689]

I was in a jazz band like this back in my day

[@MaetjesLP]

who

[@mikechad27]

asked

[@DruMarr]

@@mikechad27LMAOOOO a 3 year joke 💀💀💀💀

[@aurora_bae]

Were you guys also as good as these kids are?

[@CristianVasquez_]

I like to make myself think that the out of tune trombone player is doing it on purpose

[@user-yu8en2gy3m]

Drummer is from the looks of it the best player here, he probs recommended this after watching the movie lmao.

[@sergelopez799]

Got here 6 years late but holy shit did I enjoy this performance, props to the drummer and alto soloist

[@alexsends8630]

Wow. This is so good! Our high school had its jazz ensemble cancelled and it’s so great to read what the director says in the comments! Seems like a great guys and teacher!

[@miraiya1408]

Damn it Conley got the part

[@thebikinibottompress4321]

That drummer is something else man...

[@hectorgonzales3082]

Wow there's a lot of critics here. I thought it was really good! I have no criticisms but only an applause 👌! They're are just high school students with a lot of talent that I wish I had an ounce of. Thanks for the post. H from H-Town!

[@Chef316]

What grade was this drummer in when he played it and where is he now!?!?!?

[@aaliyahhernandez223]

Outstanding!!!! The drummer is amazing!!!

[@user-dp2le3wi9t]

Absolutely incredible

[@georgebiederman5342]

They were all GREAT! Great sound!

[@marcoantoniodelgadosantiag2150]

buen grupazo, me encanta sobre todo el batería.

[@carterwells7835]

The school’s budget: let’s get this big ass theatre with curtains and stuff. (Gets Yamaha keyboard instead of actual piano)

[@georgehaas7292]

Our school is lucky enough to have a hand piano, but our stage is a bit smaller.

[@salsabilahmedshrestho960]

lmao. The comment and reply!

[@joshstauffacher819]

incredible performance from the drummer

[@MamaMiaBabyBella]

What an outstanding group! This made my Sunday!!!! ]

[@omarwrtiz4773]

Wooooooow!!!!! Alll my respect!!!! Simply marvelous!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! Great talent & great leader!!!!

[@sussybakadaniel2673]

The bassists are amazing

[@EnterTheOasis]

Great work everyone. Drummer & sax on fire!

[@figgybass]

Love seeing these kids into this music ❤

[@riae576]

I can't express how much i love this

[@danzwiren1492]

excellent rendition for any age group. Great talent

[@bungabungakroonke6314]

This is pretty good! Though I would say that they need better cymbals. Like literally everything is amazing accept those cymbals.

[@nishthaparekh8416]

a standing ovation for the drummer 🫡🫡🫡

[@yaboidarko4825]

This a brilliant arrangement

[@fresnonx0]

Muito maneiro ver gente jovem tocando esse som nas escolas ❤🎉

[@coalcreeker583]

Phenomenal that this is a high school band.

[@MikeyK70]

Wow! just amazing!

[@tadaszizas4743]

the drums are great, the solos are cool, props to you all, good job

[@gabrielchumelcamarena5593]

Excellent solos oh my excellent rhythm section

[@EasyOST]

*wheres the blood?*

[@clara7254]

WERE YOU RUSSHING OR WERE YOU DRAGGING ??

[@NairaD.]

NOT MY FUCKING TEMPO

[@kostantismp3704]

love that bass

[@KirikomiMoon]

Incredible! 😆

[@leaneadempsey8603]

wow love this

[@dasmensch2317]

amazing performance and nice solo's

[@santigabriel333]

Beautiful

[@miasmommy75]

This is amazing!!! All of the students did well!!! The teacher should be proud of himself and his students. To be so young with these skills is amazing. Great job young people!!!!

[@michaelmcnamara7602]

Thank you!

[@federicorongioletti6138]

Incredible! Percy Weasley solos caravan!

[@reverietapes]

I wish my old high school had a jazz band

[@willie9537]

Outstanding!

[@leaneadempsey8603]

makes me want to dance and learn to play this song

[@Glattuh]

Very well done¡¡ Really enjoyed watching this, almost like the film :D

[@gabrielzygel1539]

What film ?

[@StupidWeb]

​@@gabrielzygel1539 Whiplash

[@XxJurassicGodxX]

I can’t stop watching this

[@marcelmeyer8616]

Bless all you kids. Thank you

[@duckman5545]

dude goes crazy on the drums

[@isaiahoconnell5684]

Well look at that, Johnny Utah is on the drums this time

[@marcelmeyer8616]

The whole thing is amazing

[@marcelmeyer8616]

No wonder he has red hair. This kids on fire. Lu all you kids

[@jesushernandez7694]

Awesome Job guys!

[@_shingoshoji_]

sax and drummer killed it jesus christ

[@buzzoyun]

Very impressive for a high school band

[@chris71873]

You should check out essentially Ellington

[@BenderBaller07]

Straight heat from that kit

[@Mictesting2233]

mindblowing

[@aaronlantu7805]

the drummer was the dude in the beginning of whiplash LMAO

[@bando3582]

That’s my son playing the sax. Go Claudㅁ!

[@travzss]

so all of a sudden you're the trumpet player, the sax player, AND the bassist's dad?

[@jwlsiee]

@@travzss hes been busy

[@theapple8538]

@@travzss and the out of tune trombone's dad

[@alanoswald3137]

great sax solo 🤩

[@shmroadtrips]

Absolutely unbelievable. My brain is explode.

[@freddielee7591]

I was clearly hanging out with the wrong kids that day I went to high school. Very nice, chil'en!

[@adamdeshon1275]

Wow. Love this song and well performed by this Jazz Band. Bravo! Needs more cow bell.

[@clara7254]

I love it

[@JCDadalus]

That conductor and drummer were totally whiplash nerds lol. Bravo!!!!! to the band, the sax soloist, bass, and drummer, were MVPS.

[@friendlyfriends5046]

Guitarists going into uncharted territories here lmao

[@makenna3211]

We played this at our first fb game of the year last night

[@maxdibble4169]

HawaiianRoseZ ok?

[@mikaylasax]

Great stuff!

[@jovanalexander6804]

Is is my favorite song to play when I playing in a big band

[@marvingoodman7381]

HIGH SCHOOL???? VERY NICE PERFORMANCE!!!

[@lukachakhrakia7612]

I am watching when high and this is phenomenal

[@Theo_Jenkins]

for a highschool band performance this seems pretty stellar

[@chris71873]

You should watch Roosevelt High School Things to Come

[@JeffreyHamlin]

These kids are really good

[@jonathanorellana-sanchez2971]

rhythm section is COOKIN

[@extremecowz7694]

5:20 you can see the drummers smile :)

[@martina0290]

Ahhh i love the keyboard girllll

[@FarewellNavy]

I wish i had a school like this

[@jacobpoulton5679]

3:21 nice confirmation lmao👌🏻