Cory Wong & Friends // pop-up gig in Brooklyn, NY

[@bikaci]

Even after the release of the studio version, I keep coming back to this. There's something very special about this version of Brooklyn Bop. Love the way Jordan Rose plays the intro groove.

[@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435]

The original bassline by Cato has such a distinctive feel that the album version just couldn't substitute it just as effectively. Also, it should've been kept as an extended jam in the album version imho.

[@joshjamesuk]

How is Louis Cato literally a master at every instrument. It’s insane!

[@CoryWongMusic]

i ask this every time i play with him!!

[@Mrpsblobsoflowendmung]

the man is nothing short of a miracle , literally the most spiritually Gospel Bass solo of all time. Sir I Salute you

[@grawham]

and, he can SING!! 😍

[@jeremystig98]

There is this guy at my music school playing tenor sax, guitar, bass, piano and a bit of trumpet and hes in like 7 bands on different instruments obviously. He pretty much constantly practicing one or another instrument haha. Its very very time consuming

[@Macanto]

That sax solo starting off at 2:53 like a 30s classic jazz tune and turning into progressive frenzy at 4:45 is gold 😁😁

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

That fucking Barbash sax solo in the first tune…he really speaks through his saxophone. Like, the human voice - through speaking, whispering, yelling, singing in this style or that style - the human voice has such a wide range of expression, and it’s often second nature, because we communicate/talk without needing to think. Eddie has a similar range of expression and total ease in his playing. It’s awesome.

[@zachmatthews9857]

Can we expect Brooklyn Bop on an upcoming record? That's a jaaaaaam.

[@pappabearlee8938]

My thoughts exactly. Might be my favorite new song

[@Mridzkyps]

crazy to think that these guys wrote that banger during a soundcheck

[@soullessturtles]

They've played it on other gigs which is on KZbin and I'm pretty sure it will be released, but this is the version out there for sure!

[@TKiBoule]

its done !

[@thmsrttg]

So many great solos!!! 2:53 Eddie (alto sax) 10:08 Cory (guitar) 24:50 Brandon (guitar) 28:31 Eric (organ) 31:58 Sam (tenor sax) 33:56 Louis (bass)

[@TobiH-j7n]

24:50, what a pocket, what a tone

[@bloop_music]

Can't stop myself from listening to Brooklyn Bop all the time. I hope it's on your next album!

[@CoryWongMusic]

the album was already done before the tune was written. but you better believe it's gonna get it's due!

[@emmal4577]

@@CoryWongMusic GOOD because IM OBSESSED since you played this in phoenix lol

[@ptmilonas]

@@CoryWongMusic "we wrote this tune together during the soundcheck"...thanks for hiding that in! Watching it on Cory On Ice, I was confused why such a banger had eluded me until then. Which, by the way, was remarkably entertaining. Please do mankind a favor and give Sonny a damn feature on the vocals.

[@bryanpjohnson]

I watch this video every few days just for that tune.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Brandon's guitar solo starting from 25:00 was smokin!!!! Great energy!

[@brianhensien]

YES!!!

[@dannyknox4314]

Smokin? Brandon burned the house down! He then took those ashes, lit them on fire then put them on a rocket then fired it at the sun and the sun exploded.

[@pappabearlee8938]

I really enjoyed his playing and tone. Mixed beautifully with Cory's.

[@selliantuttimusi6735]

Hell yeah! Those Eric Johnson/Bonamassa/Eric Gales runs were incredibly well executed with infinite amounts of feel

[@warrenmorphis4208]

That kid is a next level Beast. now !!!!

[@dmccallie]

It’s great to see the musicians having so much fun together. The joy of excellent performance - smiles all around. And what a band when you can get away with hiding Jordan Rose, Louis Cato, and Negah Santos way in the back!

[@KenVallejos]

Bruh the groove just oozes from Jordans playing. Such a baller.

[@gred4690]

That sax solo on Gumshü, holy...

[@hecdavid11]

I read this comment before the solo started and I have now listened to it and just came back here to say... *Holy...*

[@aleckarmen3887]

EDDIE

[@repasil]

Jeeeeez…man…that’s insane..my new favorite sax player…

[@EshockT]

Yo, like you thought you heard it all on an Alto, but Eddie built something next level. Man, that was tasty.

[@gabrieln3613]

Love your band Corey! I found you via Dave Koz. I play harmonica, 46th year and was full-time pro by age 20. Left performing publicly to work in non-profit work (did not need amps for that period and just played on my own) many years. Then had a Swing Dance, Jazz, R&B, Funk, Blues band for 10 years in Oregon. Rhythm section, female vocalist and myself with 1 or 2 horns so we could play swing/jazz arrangements with our little "section". I have adapted a bunch of Dave Koz tunes (like Saxman) over to harmonica and so keep up with what he's doing. I was in Austin 6 years, many gigs & sessions with various bands and now returned to San Diego. Again, really appreciate your style....and a great crew of players too!

[@JamilaGomez82]

"Gumshü" is the biggest reason I need to see you in concert. What a groove.

[@skierpage]

The saxes at 2:05 are licking the tune 🎷👅, it oughta be illegal!

[@muntarone]

Watching a music scene as fervent as the american funk/jazz one from Italy is very uplifting even if we’re thousands of km apart. Keep gracing us with things like this! I’ll continue to support for what I can

How can you write a so nice tune like Brooklyn Bop just during the soundcheck !!!? So amazing !! And i can't stop making the chicken with my head listning Smooth Move...

[@miroslavstehlik7760]

So this blew me away! I laugh, I cry with happiness! This is nirvana. Thanks !

[@amoswaranch1102]

I knew it was coming but I still cracked up at the "it wasn't me" Great performance all around can't wait to see something like it live

[@jordanchiaruttiniREALTOR]

Tastiest, most criminally underrated and original player in the game!

[@mateusrabello]

Um salve pra Nêgah Santos brasileira que quebra tudo na percussão dessa banda incrível!

[@gabbeaudet9642]

Cory at 16:00: CATO ! Cato: Oh yeah ? Look at that, not even waiting for the one. He was so ready

[@Jondohmusic]

Was here at this gig. Can confirm the groove was tight.

[@sampowellmusic]

Good because I couldn’t tell from the video! 😂

[@paulossmota]

From a musician to another musician from the other side of the ocean, you have a gift, you bring joy with your music. Congrats

[@davideleonardi7171]

“Brooklyn Bop” needs to be recorded!! You guys nailed it here but it became a favourite of mine over at Martin Guitar’s road jam. Very good job guys

[@ShalaeLeoVEVO]

Cory Wong and Brandon "Taz" toguether!!! OMG!!!😮😮😮🤩🤩🤩

[@LYNDEofficial]

Brooklyn Bop is soooooooo goood!!!!

[@LucasWasson]

This whole band was killing it. Great show

[@eoinej]

This guy always opens the bag with something new and surprising. Great support musicians as well. Best all round, feel good band I have heard for many, many years. Guaranteed to lift the spirits.

[@lionPGF]

Oh man ,the first solo sax was INSANE!!! The whole band is amazing good!

[@esczine]

So good! Everyone killed it, but keep going back to that Cato solo in Brooklyn Bop. Can't wait to hear where you guys take that track for an album.

[@altfam56]

New vibes meet old vibes meets blues meets funk meets old school jazz meets new school jazz meets (fill in the blank). Killer. Just flat out killer!

[@thetomster7625]

I'm a drummer and man, what would I give to one play something with Negah... just such a great feel.

[@GentlyUsedCat]

YES! Just got into the Wong business and i love this one...happy i get to see it live

[@neonrecording]

This sax section is to die for.

[@TheBhannah]

Cory has some really great friends !

[@leolichtman7929]

I was there! What an incredible show. Such a great group of musicians, but the highlight for me might have been Taz's solo on Smooth Move melting my face off. Jaw on the floor.

[@CoryWongMusic]

taz is an incredible player. great dude too

[@leolichtman7929]

@@CoryWongMusic That kid is going places! And thanks Cory for the funky jams and getting such an awesome group together. You all looked like you had a blast on stage - I know I was from the audience!

[@bopman1578]

Brooklyn Bop is really challenging Meditation for my fave live track

[@tannerjay606]

Dude Eddie Barbash played a perfect saxophone solo. What on earth?! Everything but the kitchen sink in that solo are the beginning!

[@sacha2988]

Your music is so good, please more vids, it brings a great funcky joy Thanks and cheers from France

[@christopherbee7223]

soooooo goooood.............. it´s live music again and what a Band. Thank You!

[@raybbj]

Brooklyn Bop! Wow!! I need to do a cover of that. Nice jam and chord progression.

[@skierpage]

Cory starts in Nile Rodgers "What About Me" tribute mode, then goes his own rhythm way, then zOMG lead guitar solo!?🎸🔥

[@jiriwiesner]

All of you play so effortlessly. I could not tear myself off.

[@cylogrimpistes4955]

31:55 : Excellent Wasn't me theme

[@tedstilles88]

I caught you at Club Soda during the Montreal International Jazz Festival last month and you did not disappoint! It takes a tremendous amount of work to come across as effortlessly as you all do. Thank you for continuing to raise the bar and helping to keep live music a thing.

[@warrenstrachan9765]

O M G How have I not found this sooner! mind blowing, can't wait for Troxy

[@jcparker5628]

Shiiii, that guitar at 10:10 is on fire ! Big up from Paris France.

[@matto9734]

You guys made my day complete before it has barely startet. Rock, sorry, Jazz, sorry, Funk On!!! ;-) Btw - haven´t seen Taz for a while and look who´s here! Standing qiuetly in the back until he gets "unchained"... and the whole band - what a performance!!!

[@dylanc3744]

Brandon's solo on smooth move was too 🔥🔥🔥

[@mariemarcillat2419]

Whaou The Best !!! 8 Octobre NJP , Love your song Cory and you too

[@connect_music_yvr]

What a TREAT! So much joy to start my Thursday.

[@ImJustStandingHere]

Oh man I hope Brooklyn Bop ends up getting recorded for an album, it really is quite the bop! Amazing musicianship from Cory and everyone involved as always! Also that slap guitar was FONKY

[@FASTSIGNS-rt9cm]

OH BABY! This will help out with the energy at work!

[@augustmills2365]

jordan rose bringing some heat at the home game

[@carlmcnew2299]

That was Brilliant , first time hearing 10/042021, dig it a lot and scribed , keep bring that sound 68 yr old in FLA @4:00am , what a blast it was a stone gas , loved it

[@maxpeacemusic]

Definitely gotta be one of the most bands of all time

[@ELsplitterz]

My god this is mixed so insanely well

[@pawezeszko400]

What a performance guys!!!!!!!

[@elmariachi451]

That was on a whole different level.

[@GentlyUsedCat]

OMG the alto sax solo in the first song made my eyes water

[@VicNoxGaming]

How does Louis Cato play so many things so effortlessly omg

[@sampowellmusic]

That Brooklyn song could just go on forever.

[@jonathanjjenkins]

I love seeing Cory showcasing the younger generation. Please bring Brandon "Taz" Niederauer to your show in Denver Cory!

[@lyncboy]

Brandon "Taz" Niederauer is a BEAST at 25:14.......SOLO IS FIRE !!!!!!!!!

[@batteria3604]

Go Jordan Rose on drums!! Greetings from Italy~ Spyros

[@neonrecording]

Thank you for this upload!!!!

[@zachmatthews9857]

Niiiiice! Missed it live but so stoked to watch it now.

[@johnhamers4571]

The sweetest Tuba we could imagine ✌🏻. All and all to Funky for my shirt. We've been taken

[@abcismusik]

@Eddie Barbash solo , i love it !!!!!

[@kirjian]

Have to wonder where Petar went for this joint Edit: Steven the tuba player is a whole vibe!!

[@marycaldarone9763]

CANNOT WAIT for the LA show!!

[@felipealvarez5089]

DAAAAANNNGGGGG my day got better

[@AltheSplinebender]

I love you so much more for having a horn section!

[@nahomasnake5626]

What a wonderful gig 🎸🎷🔥🇪🇹

[@ImpmanPDX]

So excited for Seattle in Nov.! Also Taz! I thought I recognized that fro. Love seeing him like everywhere right now!

[@markl2804]

Incredible!!!!

[@thunderbambam96]

Ok. Can we agree that the horn section in Smooth Move was killer fire?

[@sampowellmusic]

Kenny gets a lot of the glory but Ed is one amazing sax player

[@NathanNagel]

Wow. I'd love to come hear and feel this in the room. Great work everybody!

[@ItsMrMcFly]

I was there!!!

[@4evrluvbk]

Same!

[@andrericardosilva8753]

I was not there!!!

[@DsChelI]

Opening up with one of my favorites.....what am I talking about it’s impossible to pick a favorite

[@igorcabral12]

Amazing live sound

[@mikl90]

So good!! Thanks for sharing this :)

[@miguelescalera626]

This was released a month ago. Damn I am late. THIS was damn good.. 🎸🎶🪘🥁🎷🎹 🩰

[@8886-u4k]

you guys are awsome

[@FrankTisellano]

Oof the half time change on Bop. Jesus Christ. Good shit, Cory.

[@maiyicheng]

That's some sick Sousaphone!!

[@modelcitizen1977]

Who was the other guitar player? Dude was on 🔥

[@TKiBoule]

Brandon "Taz" Niederauer

[@clarkgregb]

Pure magic! I’m sure my iPhone speaker isn’t doing this justice. Please forgive me Cory!

[@marviks]

This is perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed this. 😀

[@aryanmehta9576]

THE BREAK DOWN AT 10:04!!!!

[@AchselFord]

Insanely good stuff!!

[@morbidmanmusic]

Criminally great.

[@daedalus_20v]

Taz is a monster!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

Nice! 🔥 Who's playing what instrument? Would love to see this in the description 🙏🏿 Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿 ❤️

[@CoryWongMusic]

it's in the description!

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

@@CoryWongMusic thank you so much. Keep up the great work 👍🏿 Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿❤️

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

@@CoryWongMusic I still cannot see the players of instruments names, but I can see the time stamps/chapters for the different songs 🤔 Maybe it's my phone.

[@GuyWhoLikesTheSnarkies1435]

This version of Brooklyn Bop sounds like it could be a Gran Turismo ost or something, so good!!😤

[@zapfish6476]

crowd was killin it with those claps

[@jasongogal4336]

Is it just me or did Eddie check the head from Theme for Good King Bad in about the second phrase of his solo in Brooklyn Bop? The only valid answer is no it’s not just me and that record is dope.

[@custino22]

wonderful

[@ProvenGroove]

What a groove to start with 👍 🎶🎶

[@erajad]

So, Cory ... are we confident Distro Kid can manage the credit split on Brooklyn Bop?! 😂 Whaddachoon!