Chris Potter with Snarky Puppy - Lingus (AUDIO RECORDED DIRECTLY FROM MIXER AND MULTICAMERA SHOOT)

Filmed at Cheltenham Jazz Festival on April 30 2017.
LINK TO VIDEO WITH TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS SOLO • TRANSCRIPTION of Chris...

[@brycewalburn3926]

Chris had more good ideas in 10 minutes than I've had in 15 years.

[@Whatzzzz999]

I empathise totally with this comment! Except in my case I'd extend it to 25 years!

[@babinm]

Pop musicians could make an entire album of songs off 32 bars

[@AllvesGames]

But he took more than 15 years to reach this level of 'good ideas in 10 minutes'

[@brycewalburn3926]

@@AllvesGames OK, but I never said he didn't.

[@supdude414]

@@AllvesGames he was really good when he was young though

[@SidLaw500]

To be introduced as the greatest saxophonist in the world and then proceed somehow to make the introduction an understatement.

[@josiah566]

This went from being Chris Potter on Lingus to _Chris Potter's Lingus_ REAL quick

[@gabriels9977]

josiah566 completly

[@johnbensinger4931]

It will always be Cory’s though

[@ksenos69]

True!

[@gabbymike554]

Hahahaha 100%

[@baltazarcarlos6829]

@@johnbensinger4931 I´m not sure wich solo is better tho... I´ll go with Chris in this one!

[@tomgiles1484]

Forget Harry Potter. Chris Potter is the real wizard.

[@BwellsTrumpetBasics]

Bless you, sir.

[@AcornFox]

Chris Potter and the Chamber Music of Secrets

[@jtsax95]

Mustakrakish Chris Potter and the Composer of Askaban

[@xxGhostfreak11]

Chris potter and the deadly solos part 1 and 2

[@martinkent_]

yar a wizard chris

[@fakkmorradi]

world's coolest accountant

[@Vitruvian42]

Still can't decide if the smoke is from a machine or if Chris literally set the stage on fire.

[@gabbymike554]

Hahahaha

[@benpartridgesax]

Was there. Wasn't clear. Epic gig.

[@irragrams]

It's amazing to think that the guy (Potter) is able to do this even being 100% deaf in one ear.

[@ZeAlfredo]

Irra LeRot he is?

[@nicholasmichael5268]

@@ZeAlfredo Yeah, he lost it to Meniere's disease.

[@ZeAlfredo]

Even more amazing

[@caroh67]

Really? That is amazing. I,am too deaf on my left Ear. He can play on that Level 🙏😮

[@donyoung5091]

What!? Great. I bet he can still hear better than me LOL.

[@SeanOmlet]

8:33 that line smacks so hard man, CP is a living legend

[@erictsenmusic]

Amen to that

[@reight7991]

Agree with you!!

[@labonnemedia]

And he was disappointed with himself after shredding the shit out of it, lol.

[@norbertemenegger9860]

6:50 Coltrane is back !

[@incwithaperiod]

Deja vu - Chris Bullock watching Chris Potter's solo in amazement in this video and Shaun Martin going crazy over Cory Henry's solo in the original video for Lingus.

[@jedf5073]

Henry Meade hhhuhjh . Hhgggyg

[@nickurban3831]

I come back and watch this video every day AT LEAST once

[@MrDaniele101]

Nick Urban well done he inspires my life

[@karinelesage7535]

Me to. 😊

[@emmetfettig9196]

Same here

[@brady7389]

This would have to be one of the greatest moments in music history. Ever.

[@SidLaw500]

I think this will be his signature solo. What "Machine Gun" is to Hendrix, this may be to Potter.

[@thewafflemancer]

@@SidLaw500 Not even close. Chirs Potter has a 5000 page catalogue of amazing solo's, most of them far surpassing what was performed here. Check out some of his work on the Aziza album, his Imaginary Cities album, the entirety of Rumples and Follow The Red Line, his other work with Dave Holland like Prime Directive, Keys to the Kingdom, Illimba. I don't think there any official recordings out there but he did a tour some years ago playing A Love Supreme with Joe Lovano and that shit was mindmelting to the point that this video feels like a breeze.

[@SidLaw500]

@@thewafflemancer Btw that was before I really dug deep into Potter! I AGREE with you. I literally believe nobody has listened to him more than I have in the last year. 2 hrs a day average? (On road trips: 8-10hrs a day). I'm not a saxophonist, but I am a serious full-time professional musician with my own vision quest. Listening to Potter is one of my greatest pleasures.

[@thewafflemancer]

@@SidLaw500 oh hell yes. I might still have a bootleg of one of his Love Supreme performances. Should I find the specific hard drive, I'll be sure to send you a link over DM!

[@SidLaw500]

@@thewafflemancer Thanks!

[@ericperry1861]

Bullock is like, I’m just gonna stand off stage so people don’t remember that I also play saxophone.

[@Dooality]

Chills and tears. This is the power of masterful musicianship.

[@petesheehan6927]

Okay,we've had Cory and Chris. Any other humans want to have a go??

[@peterragni3350]

Adam Neely has entered the chat

[@jaedancurcio1545]

Are you implying that they are human?

[@ggh_-ts6pn]

I know he is not a jazz guitarist, but I would love to hear Guthrie Govan's improvisation on this. He is a monster player

[@fylipemagic]

Hamilton de holanda set fire to the bandolim at GroundUP

[@marinooliveira4204]

I imagine how Allan Holdsworth would have done it

[@markroberts171]

He slayed it, buried it and mourned it. Brilliant.

[@SteveMcGarvieMusic]

I can't believe I've not come across this video until now! I was there that night and the atmosphere was electric. The guy stood next to me spent most of the gig with his hands on his head in disbelief. Just fabulous!

[@luiscaldeira3]

8:48 that is an amazing respond

[@Ricardonsg]

Even Reynolds felt that response, just look at him moving his knees while smiling!

[@lckeeper1]

I love this video so much. I'm grateful these guys were able to collaborate, but my favorite part, aside from the virtuosity on display, is watching the Snarky Puppy guys' reactions during Potter's solo. Love how they're jamming out just as hard.

[@patrickbg110]

I love watching Chris Bullock - who you barely ever see reacting a lot to solos - just having his mind completely blown - so awesome!

[@imanoob]

3:23 is just a small part of this entire solo but it's so clean. This is a dream come true. Always wanted Chris Potter to play with Snarky Puppy

[@glovere2]

I came here from the Cory’s keyboard magic on this tune and this is at least as astonishing if not more so. I was a horn player in high school band and can appreciate this more from personal experience.

[@tavogerard9691]

For the first few seconds of his solo, I was terrified that I'd accidentally clicked on the Simon Fransman version again

[@SpencerMMusic]

this is STILL amazing. Can't imagine a better sax solo off of this chart. wow.

[@fluidjazz]

The Idea that Potter just winged that solo blows my mind!!

[@johnariel4975]

I think about this solo everyday of my life

[@russelljazzbeck]

Yes

[@jonathanuy4084]

On stage: teacher/master putting on a clinic to a group of students who can't wait to devour everything their ears can possibly absorb. I mean the phrasing is just insane. No wonder Chris has remained relevant all through the years. The second he plays his first note, his tone instantly hits you with an impact so undeniable, you know you're in for a treat! Absolutely awesome!

[@duartechiau595]

8:33 minute lick is insane!

[@philschroeder]

Every time I hear him play I get this feeling that I don’t know what just happened. He’s transcendent.

[@yarpyarp85]

This should be breaking the internet...... Too good! Thank you so much for this!

[@charlesparker6167]

I am just flashed how good Chris is. Amazing.

[@biLLisboredmlg]

Chris Potter playing the living F@$! out of Lingus

[@biLLisboredmlg]

hehe I know... I'm a subscriber...

[@maracuja55]

Funny, a lot of people never listen to jazz I guess, on these commentarys. 😄 The solo of Chris Potter is exceptionnal !

[@garymelhaff9327]

Dang - just studying and replicating Chris's phrases could be my lessons for the next year...oh to be just 10% as good as him...this is one of the most epic sax solos I've ever seen....I love how he summarizes the performance...oh my God...what else can you say? I just transcribed one little phrase he had - the muted tonguing thing and it's just brilliant.

[@neilmantell8977]

I have never heard anything like this! ASTONISHING!

[@Sam-hf8nq]

Simply astounding. One can only marvel at the sheer artistry, originality, technique and harmonic dexterity of this genius.

[@bparagao]

Holy Crap, that MotherPotter can play!!!

[@simonsimon5124]

This one goes in music history for sure..

[@ittainativ6606]

Chris potter and the deadly solos

[@mattaylor5627]

Chris - you are a total monster. Keep squeezing the juice out!

[@ecaepevolhturt]

You know what...I actually prefer the room recording versions of this when you can hear the reverberations, the overtones, the harmonic mess and the crowds excitement. The Drums sounds so tame in this but in the "room recordings" it's sounds INTENSE!

[@nicholasmichael5268]

Glad we have both!

[@BrunoNeureiter]

Yeah I can't hear the overtones, just a sine wave all the way through

[@schneidercorn2813]

so who's gonna be the savior and transcribe this?

[@schneidercorn2813]

thank you so much omg!!!!

[@julienm702]

You're welcome

[@harddriverecordingandfilmsNY]

Whoa

[@michaelbenoit9240]

Brilliant

[@davideferrari9017]

julien M u crazy man, congrats and thank ya

[@jamesgeng2213]

Chris potter seems really happy when he's playing with Snarky. He should do a mini-tour with them!

[@hsconsultancyltd413]

There’s an Irish airline called Aer Lingus. I’m not sure how many metaphors we can generate but I’m sure you see where I’m going with this. Respect to Pilot Potter.

[@rc2257]

I was there, “magical” doesn’t do it justice, no words do it justice. Thanks so much for posting this so I can relive this incredible piece of jazz history and others can experience it too.

[@metahz2491]

(kevin harlan voice): CHRIS POTTER IS A FLAMETHROWER!

[@khan-hw9cd]

Legendary!

[@hfredson]

love... love... love... simply stupid... on the saxophone... wowwwwww... can stop here this one.... actualy Snarky Puppy equally amazing

[@johnnyloungejazz5477]

This is the greatest Sax solo I ever heard . Unbelievable

[@holygroove2]

He can really play, sounds solid, love that he plays the blues, you can hear a lot of influences and whatnot in his playing. I love how tight he is rhythmically with everything that he does. Best in the world? No.

[@racehoglund7251]

THANK YOU

[@mediawolf1]

0:40 before starting his solo he gestures for the one. The drummer obliges. He nods in thanks and begins. That is one of my favorite moments in musician communication.

[@Niamhmusicmusic]

Imagine the pressure of having micheal league calling you the best in the world

[@gabrielb6942]

Alex K imagine the pressure of having one of the best saxophonists in the world play in your band

[@timunkel9136]

i'm pretty sure chris can handle it

[@seesawtheband]

@@gabrielb6942 one of the best musicians, IMHO.

[@Edfireman1]

Wrong way round mate!

[@blackitachi6935]

Had a talk with Chris Potter once one on one and gassed him up similarly. Guy is super humble, nice and gave me very helpful advice.

[@SeanFenlon]

#ChrisPotter Quite simply... the single greatest soloist walking the planet today, performing the icon song of the band led by the single greatest bandleader walking the planet today... Snarky Puppy Founder Michael League :-)

[@oursful]

GRAZIE MLLE bellissima musica !😎

[@cdmackay2012]

That was quite amazing!

[@charliecampbell6851]

Who's here after Fransman's recent upload?

[@DerController]

Sensacional! Fantastic! Wunderbar! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 🔝

[@michaelroach4219]

Wow-He is good!Very good!

[@alexgoldbergbass]

7:35 ooooh

[@alexgoldbergbass]

I wanna steal that one!

[@ferranprat6254]

@@alexgoldbergbass if I tried to play that line, it would sound as if I’m having a stroke

[@mitchchuvalo799]

First came across Chris Potter on Marion McPartland's album, In My Life. His interpretation of 'Naima' is more than sublime.

[@drummer_mini2233]

wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww tenor madness !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@karinelesage7535]

Un véritable magicien ❤❤

[@AWSMDAWG]

Jesus Christ, the creator of the Heavens and savior of the world.. If this isn't the greatest piece of audio captured to this day.

[@MrSiouxman]

He's MAKING IT TALK!!!

[@anna-mariageorgiadou245]

amazing

[@harojack]

OMG! That was magnifique!I would have loved to hear CP and Corey Henry go head to head on this tune Lingus!!!

[@rockandrollsax]

Awesome!

[@coolaxe-dw4840]

Totally Awesome

[@everetthayes5851]

8:47 : Oof he kind of blew that note 8:49 : U FUCKING MAGICIAN!

[@victordocarmo6990]

Obrigado!

[@elliotwoo6127]

7:16 is the greatest amalgamation of all time

[@mikebaldwin4705]

❤

[@onlinesaxophoneplayer5434]

Thank you for an amazing video !

[@HarryHumpo]

THANK YOU!

[@ThrillaPark]

Wow. Just Wow.

[@charlieriveros]

when world ends please play this solo

[@lokir]

8:33 Wow

[@EvieB]

Shit gets real 4:20

[@georgerussell2947]

420 😉

[@youdontknowwhoiamimdawson8094]

2:46 is perfection.

[@benjicascoli]

🔥🔥

[@missa7562]

chris potter is a bad, bad man....yeah!

[@adsensedd]

This is next level. Wow.

[@auroradarienzo]

.......................... wonderful

[@131bjames]

28 people voted this down. What on earth were you listening to? This is is genius.

[@theguythatdoesthings3480]

God makes ma wanna throw down my sax and cry this man is ridiculous

[@SamIAm-kz4hg]

I hear Michael Brecker.

[@mateuschwarz]

was just searching before commenting this myself. high level stuff for sure.

[@siavashdarmani1190]

I understand but i think it's more than. It's the stuff they both transcribed and learned from previous generation tenor players like coltrane, rollins, henderson etc.

[@jimmythebold589]

potter works motifs hard.

[@ggauche3465]

Really, nothing less than a miracle perhaps? Something very special anyway!

[@katherinehall4200]

Practice.

[@gillan5]

Attention: Chris Potter is warming up!

[@thmsrttg]

Godly

[@orquestanacionaldejazzdemexico]

¡Potter power!

[@jimmythebold589]

Expecto Patroneum Saxophonius Elesium!

[@iperaghia]

unbelievable.

[@myuhlz]

Yes!

[@tlhudson6132]

Heat. Str8 heat

[@raymonddavid4061]

Is this paganini of saxophone?

[@TWO20]

Late, but Chris potter is like Paganini on adderall.

[@salvatorejuanestortola]

majestuoso

[@Queso305]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out]

this just now brought to mind all the hep cats at the live '58 '59 So What session listening to Miles and Coltrane all of them looking so very happy to be there to hear it.respect and energy from admiring peers. witnessing something really fresh and HARD and mind blowing and accessible. how do they do all that ? all at once?

[@chrishenson4450]

Goddamn, I miss live music.

[@neilmantell8977]

Astonishing!

[@Andreas-tt2pw]

5:42 🔥