Count Basie - Corner Pocket

[@johnlight6162]

SOONY PAYNE is the epidemy of a "POCKET DRUMMER"!!!!! He is ALWAYS leading the groove as a drummer should. And, without a doubt, he is the MOST ANIMATED drummer EVER. He exudes his enjoyment of what he does------LAYING IT DOWN !!!! LOVE THE BROTHER !!! Just love listening and watching the man do what he does---FLAT GETS IT !!!!!!!

[@marcmangen]

He is leading the whole band from the tip of his sticks. Like a pilot conducting his plane. An absolute master!

[@benriemersma8137]

You should listen to the history of jazz drummers available here on KZbin. Mel Lewis talks about Sonny being more of a show drummer not a cat who can swing a band

[@henryplummer4084]

@@benriemersma8137 He was swingin pretty good on this 1

[@Frodohotep]

@@benriemersma8137Mel Lewis was great at what he did, but a lot of the things he said, as if they were absolute truths, were just nonsense.

[@benriemersma8137]

@@Frodohotep he said they offered him the chair before Sonny

[@johnnyloungejazz5477]

Freddie Green was a Time Machine .

[@johnmarlin7269]

Best rhythm guitarist in history.

[@vladimirdorta6692]

This is perhaps the best interpretation ever of anything in music.

[@stalinhumberto442]

Siii me tiene inclusive destruyendo esa máquina del tiempo

[@tmanjivo]

Exactly

[@vladimirdorta6692]

@@tmanjivoThanks, I am still as fascinated with this performance as the first time I listened to it.

[@HollyFayHolverson777]

The Count swings as hard, if not harder, than anyone. I tell anyone who wants to learn to swing, listening to Count Basie is a MUST. It breaks my heart to know that one of OUR (meaning the USA) greatest contributions to music (that being jazz) is so under appreciated in my country.

[@hezigler]

There are more young, competent, and creative Jazz musicians in America than there are venues for them to perform. People can't appreciate music they don't or seldom hear. It just takes someone with money and the love of the music to risk it promoting. America needs another Norman Grantz.

[@randallriley]

And that, Ladies and Gentlemen, was the master class in big band swing. If I had a big band, I'd want it to swing and play like Basie. Everyday.

[@jamesprior2496]

Randall, it doesn't get any better than this!

[@handsomeX]

So true! This is a clinic!

[@KazBodnar]

shaw as well

[@helios1912]

Good one. The crescendo of brass at 3:58 brings on sonic shivers. Thanks for this post of timeless gold.

[@robertvanruyssevelt7159]

Here's a bunch of young people giving it a good go:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aanQnJuGg7SZeZo

[@madelineemanuel8801]

I love the Big Band Era, Count Basie was Wonderful and I play his Music all the time, on KZbin.

[@adamh951]

I’m a trumpet player but the real star of this show is that drummer, holy crap!

[@nyterpfan]

Sonny is THE key ingredient here--man NOBODY could swing with more style than SP!!

[@bbophead1]

@@nyterpfan Indeed. I saw this band that same year in Pittsburg and Sonny tore it up all night long. BTW, that's the great Thad Jones on trumpet.

[@agustinriera8440]

In my opinion one of the best big band of Jazz.

[@michaelchapman4955]

'Only the best of the best worked with The Count........ like The Duke !!

[@Laurenzatto54]

Count and Duke far ahead

[@augustotan1919]

One of the best swinging,jumping,grooving , jitterbuging tune ever on my old frame¡¡.🤣😂🤣🤣🤣😂😆

[@nancycatania7763]

The best!

[@joshuabayerjazz]

My first ever tune I played in a big band. I have my school group play it every couple of years. I call it on gigs all the time. Magic.

[@pepperwilliams4428]

One of my favorite songs by "The Count" and the solos were all on fire!!!

[@JamesSterling]

I was fortunate enough to see Basie and his band live around 1980 not long before he passed away. He had to enter the stage on an electric scooter but once he was seated at his piano all was right with the world again. I also got to see Duke Ellington and his band live around 1970. Both were once in a lifetime experiences for me. I saw Ellington in Pensacola and Basie in Tallahassee, Florida.

[@ModernMythMuseum]

I saw the Count with Frank Sinatra back in 1968 -- best concert ever.

[@trallfraz]

I first saw Sonney Payne in '71 at Disneyland with the great Harry James band (I was just 17). Sonny, during a 5 minute solo, stood up and began walking completely around his set and sat down, and NEVER MISSED A BEAT NOR DROPPED A STICK. The guy was incredible.

[@richardbusson5903]

I saw Thad Jones in 1974 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was a guest with the Youngstown Univ. lab band. Unbelievable concert and what a great honor for those young students! This is America’s classical music! Something to be proud of. I wonder if any future generations will ever come up with anything as real and genuine as this?

[@toddcampbell5603]

Dig Sonny's little double time ditty on the splash cymbal at the beginning of Thad's solo. What an all star ensemble. All three solos are fabulous. Al Aarons and Frank Wess ... totally underrated talents!

[@leecox1513]

Love it! You must be a drummer. Most people wouldn't know what a "splash cymbal" was. There are ride cymbals, hi-hats, crash cymbals, China cymbals, and (have I forgotten anything?) splash cymbals.

[@kathleenkenyon4074]

Freddie Green sets the pace with this band

[@ronaldmacpherson3345]

The greatest band ever !!!

[@michaelscott7462]

Be careful. This music is addicting. Its also has wonderful anti-aging properties.

[@leowolf8916]

This is Ong

[@ephre]

@@leowolf8916 hello ong.

[@leowolf8916]

@@ephre Ong

[@360fishingadventures8]

Ironic that a good amount of the greatest jazz musicians died early deaths 😂

[@michaelscott7462]

@@360fishingadventures8 True. Lifestyles peppered with bad vices ensures a shortened lifespan.

[@philpryor7524]

We overlook the highly compressed skill, artistry, virtuoso performances of these great jazz artists, because it is such fascinating fun and bumgluedtotheseat quality of entertainment, that, we forget how GREAT it was. Superduperistic.

[@sandramaresca2821]

If I'm in the saddest, ugly, meanest mood all I have to do is turn on the Count and listen to Corner Pocket not once but it takes about 3 or 4 times to actually hear the richness of the horns, bass, drums separately and then one more time as they all come together. This song takes me to .....out of the world without any cares. If only I could have sat in the audience and surround myself with it all. Maybe in my next life!

[@joeybonin7691]

I love the way they punch out those ensemble phrases. Such dynamic range, too, maybe the best I've ever heard. Just stunning.

[@leecox1513]

You can tell how much Sonny Payne loves playing, The piece is one that the entire band seems to enjoy.....as it should be. "Fun" playing at its best.

[@melodyebyrd1332]

Whenever I hear this I Stop in My Tracks wherever I am. It is That Powerful❣Thank you Count❣

[@inupro1]

Beautifull orchetra.Good Jazz

[@user-yg4wi6zr8x]

My my my !!! Masters of the game !!! Still amazed 50 years later . Still not rivaled. God bless !

[@anthonypartridge3756]

Brilliant. Beat that. Basie late 50's/ early 60's never better. Greatest big band ever, I saw this band in London 1960. Magic evening. I have been in a dream ever since. Superb trumpet solos from Thad Jones and Al Aarons, and also tenor sax solo.. Not sure who. Sonny Payne on drums and Freddy Green on guitar. Formidable rhythm section with the bass.. Even better live. Thanks for posting. Should be 232 million views.

[@eggymart6035]

MY FAVORITE FLAUTIST FRANK WEST

[@BarryBangemout]

Hello Mr. Partridge. You comment precisely captured the essence of this video post. As a drummer myself on YT, I couldn't have described this tune any clearer than you sir. It was absolutely breathtaking! As I watched the video through, everything you mentioned came into mind! As it's said, "You took the words right out of my mouth" ! :)

[@oisinleopold1463]

Frank Wess on the tenor, my favorite solo ever is his on this recording

[@user-gn1dp5pd5s]

Frank Wess on TS

[@nicebellbo1]

Freddy Green swins I swing.

[@journalguystuff]

One of my favorite swing tunes of all time! What an ending!!

[@peterchoe]

Written by guitarist Freddie Green believe it or not

[@HybridPhoenix08]

That was the cleanest sax section I've ever heard.

[@pauletteforman]

Ace-in-the-hole, sexy as hell big band classic from the great Count Basie! Thank you for posting this! My, my, my......!

[@gaspo2180]

1 9 6 2. Can you imagine ? I just heard this tune on my local radio station in Worcester, Mass yesterday and I'm seeing this video for the first time and it gave me CHILLS !! Sonny Payne, what a GREAT DRUMMER !! 10.27.21

[@paljoeynyc]

sonny...he steals the show...so much talent

[@hrga141916]

I wish I was born in the golden period for jazz like this

[@JohnNyerges]

Sonny! Count Basie-one swingin' band!! Great shout chorus, and as always, those great dynamics!

[@RachelCruse]

My dad loved listening to his albums of Count Basie and all the great music makers of the day so whenever I listen to this stuff for him

[@matteowatteo1296]

Grew up listening to dad's Basie albums. The thing that set Basie bands apart was their amazing section work. 4 instruments in each of the three sections playing as one.

[@johnschroeder2716]

Has there ever been a tighter drummer than Sonny Payne? This version of Corner Pocket has been viewed over 54,000 times. 500 of them have probably been mine. Thad Jones and Al Aarons, --WOW what range and intonation. I saw a couple of BACH Mt Vervon Strads in the top row, just like mine, now belongs to my grandson Riley McManus in Seattle. He'll be in a similar back row some day. PP

[@jeffreycraven8154]

As to Bach Model 6 Mt. Vernon Strad trombones, I've got two, one totally restored built in 1935, the other built in 36' & looks it's age but plays better than anything coming down the pike. These horns are my pride and joy & no family member who wants them except to sell.

[@pablocaluch9061]

sonny payne is the fencer of the swing!

[@lazer1282]

Not that he compares but buddy rich is pretty good too

[@kevinchan1598]

I see that Thad Jones and Snooky Young are playing on Connstellations but can't really make out what the others are playing on...

[@BassmanII]

In the 2007 performance of this tune with Bill Hughes conducting, did you catch the Monette that Scotty Barnhardt was using? His tone is absolutely incredible.

[@simonsays525]

That hi-hat is crispy AF!

[@ret1con]

I keep coming back to this - quite possibly the best jazz composition ever performed

[@BLKDOLPHNDK]

Amazing to watch such phenomenal talent

[@stix9641]

Sonny like a heavyweight boxer jabbin and jivin in the pocket ....fantastic musician love this video

[@monicuchi]

Que maravillosa orquesta. No puedo dejar de sonreír mientras la escucho.

[@clarewitcomb6918]

Love this !! There is also a version by The Manhattan Transfer. The lyrics are great. Count is the King of Jazz!!!!

[@elgatonegro8091]

Qué música, qué compás, qué coordinación todos excelentes músicos, la mejor orquesta que ha habido

[@GravityFallenBand]

One of my favorite tunes by Basie..written by Freddie the genius.

[@Matcha-TK]

I Love Freddie Green. Freddie Green is best Guitarists in the world.

[@jerrycarrier6307]

And for the record, Freddie composed this piece!

[@adamrafferty]

WHAT A GROOVE!

[@branmar]

We may not ever make music like this again. But rest assured, the tradition of jazz is alive and well, both here in the US as well as many places around the world: San Juan, La Habana, Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, Johannesburg and more. The music may not be quite the same as it was in decades past, but it is as vibrant and powerful as ever. Jazz is an ever evolving tradition. Don't rush to judge its most recent evolutions -- leave that to future generations. Let us continue to venerate these elder masters, while at the same time let us open our ears and our hearts to what the new generations of masters are saying.

[@JohnRinNoHo]

Check out the Sant Andreu Jazz band from Barcelona, Spain.

[@giuseppeschepis-castlebroo2318]

Drummer's left hand stick flip at the end of his fill ....(4:26) 🤯

[@goldenbutterrevue517]

That is so freaking AWESOME! Perfection with soul (if that makes sense). I'm so glad I got to see the Count Basie at least 15 times.

[@stratiogesdux]

I only got to see him twice. Once in San Francisco, and once in Santa Cruz. By the way, the album "Chairman of the Board" is the best miked vinyl album ever made.

[@timwingham8952]

Sonny Payne. A drummer with all the skill. All the showmanship. AND somehow always new where the one was. (Drummers will understand!) Amazing.

[@arcajazz]

Sonny Payne is one bad man to swing that hard..bless him.

[@mikebeltrandi2580]

And great to watch too, flashy as hell. I can see where Keith Moon got some of his stage prescence from.

[@kingskid1985]

That is some Olympic swag there!

[@HectorGallegosmusic]

That Tenor solo! Tssssssss! And of course that ridiculous tight rhythm section with Freddie Green adding that magic touch.

[@Spratt86]

That ending drum lick is FUCKING SICK !!!!

[@pghtile8069]

God Damn!!! I wish music was still made by musicians. That trumpet player was awesome!!!!!!

[@jaytolbert7538]

Which trumpet player? Yes.

[@lluna113]

Jump-start my heart- scattered rhythm schaswing delight, such joy pulsing in veins!!

[@bren209]

I have returned here many times in recent years - thanks so much for the upload.

[@Thursdaym2]

Saw Sonny and the band back in the early sixties. Still my favourite big band.

[@nemo227]

Most of my gigs were with small dance combos but the few times I got to play in a band of a dozen or more I LOVED IT!

[@talmage_ur]

In the 1970-80s, my father directed a big band orchestra and as a child he trailed me along - this is one of my favorites. Right on! Thank you for uploading. Be well within.

[@beeflat4287]

Just brilliant, thanks

[@jean-pierremantilaro8392]

Le chef d’œuvre de Sonny Payne !

[@handsomeX]

This is my favorite Basie line-up. You can't go wrong with any of them though.

[@1935RonK]

Smoother than silk - or satin! In a word - beautiful!

[@Macktheknife]

Incredible!

[@MichaelGregorich-v7b]

This is musicianship at it's best .

[@nadia3025]

Hermoso!! me eencanta que pasión por favor ⭐❤️

[@phyllistagg-bovino1355]

This brings back great memories...I used to see them live all the time in the 50's..+ I made out with the bassist Eddie Jones 1 evening..totally innocent.& my girlfriend was with Joe Williams..They were perfect gentlemen..we were only teenagers then..

[@sfer279]

øłđ

[@charlescreasey8083]

You saw the Count ? That’s amazing ! I’m 28 and a huge jazz fan ! You’re so lucky !!

[@ko6128]

Wow, so did you have cocktails and dinner before? What a life.

[@sustan4532]

Phyllis tagg-bovino lucky you ❤️

[@phyllistagg-bovino1355]

@@ko6128 no ..they were mostly live concerts at jazz festivals..

[@Laurenzatto54]

By far the best Big band in history

[@tanmaymarwah]

3:24 that cymbal technique?

[@e-drums1115]

Tanmay Marwah I literally have no idea

[@davidmoore6112]

That's the one the baddest song big band songs it's ever been recorded my man count Basie in his band they really kicked it in on that one they shot it in the corner pocket thank you count you and your family God bless you and members of big band count back his band and orchestra

[@MrAitraining]

Basie was BOSS. The best!

[@baldrbraa]

Listening to jazz was still more fun than listening to rock/pop music at least until 1965/66. Then ten years of both, until jazz started vanishing up its own posterior, and has stayed there ever since.

[@garyrynar3308]

You will never see or hear a better drummer in that band then Sonny Payne.. and there had been some really good ones.. you will never hear a better tenor solo then Frank Wess.. and even today 2020 .YOU WILL NEVER NEVER HEAR A MORE SWINGING BAND THEN BASIES..AND THAT'S THAT..

[@stevencarriere7094]

Probably no finer, tighter band than the early 60's Basie Band.

[@kindell1]

One of the pioneers of black musical excellence. So classy and sophisticated

[@victorprince299]

My man and idol Mr. Sonny Payne!!!

[@zoomzoom3950]

Basie, Jones, Green, Payne; greatest rhythm section ever. IMO

[@Laurenzatto54]

Wonderful

[@lilripparham296]

Magical melody carries you to your destination worry free stimulate your left brain 🧠 and feel the range of emotion and appreciation of the present 🎁 😮

[@karajokoo]

Simply wonderful!

[@davidfitnesstech]

Crisp sound... Love it.

[@Adam-fj5ih]

Mi è servito per un compito di Musica PERFETTO!!!!!

[@edgarcook9607]

A star in his own right, Sonny Payne nevertheless entirely supports the ensemble throughout. Knows the arrangement. INCROYABLE!

[@gabgarcia5446]

This recording is a treasure chest fully of diamonds and gold.

[@edc3743]

You can have L'il Darlin, Shiny Stockings and April in Paris, I'll take CORNER POCKET every time...and Sonny flippin' the stick, man...and Joe Williams.

[@alexiofernandes2728]

Standing applause from me!

[@СергейМост-кий]

ШИКАРНО!!! 👍💯 👏👏👏👏👏

[@SuperMaDBrothers]

I love how the trumpet tones are indistinguishable lol. If it wasn't for the video I wouldn't have known there were 2 different trumpet solos

[@daveodell6076]

DAMN. This is IT. Spectacular.

[@DrJonesJazzMore]

1:08 how Sonny Payne follow the trumpet awesomeee genius

[@bcstechnologylimited896]

Twenty-five people with perforated eardrums down-voted this fine performance.

[@tellitlikeitis-rg4ny]

Ellington fans lol

[@RoryVanucchi]

That's how you do it. Doesn't hurt having the lineup include Thad Jones and Sonny Payne.

[@mikebulger1725]

wow

[@JerryFerko]

OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!!

[@fennotheyounger]

Sonny eases my payne.

[@codaues]

James Fenno wonderful. Love it!

[@elinaragon5051]

nice

[@Johnnycdrums]

He’s a lot like Buddy.

[@davewallace8219]

This is fantastic!

[@ellaroggeman2189]

Sonny Payne is incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CalebOrvik]

Greatest Big Band tenor solo of all time…

[@billgodman8319]

The greatest jazz band ever!

[@PrestonCoC]

Still jamming in 2020

[@josegeraldodearaujo4188]

Uma escelente orquestra

[@agustinriera8440]

The best Big Band .

[@julio907]

The Manhattan Transfer made a fantastic recording of this song in which they substituted all the instruments with their voices. It was amazing. Just like this rendition is.