Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me (Ellington) - Larry McKenna (sax) & (guitar) Pete Smyser

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Pete Smyser: 7 string guitar | www.smyser.com
Larry McKenna: tenor sax
Song - "Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me" (lyrics by Bob Russell / music by Duke Ellington). The 1943 jazz standard was originally an instrumental piece titled "Concerto for Cootie."
Pete Smyser plays an American Legend model guitar made by American Archtop Guitars | www.americanar...
Larry & I were scheduled to perform one evening in the summer of 2016. I suggested to Larry that if he could come over a bit early, we could record some tracks. This is one of the songs.
Larry & I have recorded a number of times through the years. The first time was in the summer of 2000 on a CD titled Pete Smyser & Larry McKenna. A CD-R version is available through Amazon: www.amazon.com...
Larry was a teacher of mine when I attended Temple University back in the mid 1980s! I feel very fortunate each time that I get the opportunity to perform with him. Larry McKenna is the REAL DEAL!
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[@janymikeptz1156]

Larry's tone is like butter on a delicious biscuit. Great job both of you, really enjoying watching your videos, it is so evident how much you guys enjoy playing music together.

[@MisterG75]

Agreed! His tone is so "smooth"........great example for younger players!!!!

[@nigelsykes5075]

One of my favorites. Thanks Larry.

[@pamtebelman2321]

You start with a beautiful song and you can't go wrong! Ellington was magic.

[@PeteSmyser]

Agreed!

[@sundaru1]

Wow....perfect on every second and every tunes, bring the essence of jazz , without being overdone ...

[@PeteSmyser]

Thanks so much!

[@ChrisAguayoMusic]

Awesome interplay between the sax and guitar melodies - amazing how you through those melodies in with the chords - nice relaxing jazz

[@PeteSmyser]

Thanks Chris!

[@taylorrobertsguitarist]

This is so tasty. I'm ultra-partial to guitar and tenor duos. George Van Eps is smiling, friend. :)

[@PeteSmyser]

Thanks for posting the comment! I agree, there's something special about the way that the tenor sax and guitar blend and compliment one another in a duo setting (recordings by Joe Pass & Zoot Sims or Bucky Pizzarelli with Zoot Sims come to mind).

[@pamtebelman2321]

@@PeteSmyser I was just browsing KZbin after reading your comment and found a gem: Zoot Sims, Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass, Grady Tate playing "I Got Rhythm" on KZbin. Amazing, you would love it!

[@PeteSmyser]

That's great Pam! Those are all truly legendary talents worth listening to.

[@harveyperleberg6459]

I made a comment before but I have to tell you that larry plays great but you sir are a great talent too, you reminded me of a man who introduced me to big band jazz when I was just a kid he played with woddy Hearman in the 40's his name was Bob Makatta he always told me when backing a soloist let him shine.then when you play people will take notice.you sir play great werther backing or solo.It has been my pleasure.

[@PeteSmyser]

Thank you Harvey. Yes, when accompanying someone as gifted as Larry McKenna, I certainly don't want to get in his way. By the way, I'm currently editing some new videos that will be added to my KZbin Channel sometime in the not-too-distant future. Two of the songs feature Larry McKenna! Please keep a look out for those, or better yet, subscribe to my channel (if you haven't already done so). Cheers!

[@lawrence18uk]

Great for dancing, this version - thanks guys! great rhythm... :-D

[@PeteSmyser]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! Dance away!

[@BobDoherty]

Totally amazing. Your playing on that 7 string really creates a full sound for a duo. And of course McKenna is amazing.

[@PeteSmyser]

Thanks Bob!

[@daviteklescherer1799]

Couldn't agree more

[@PeteSmyser]

Thanks!

[@geoffgreen8023]

This is just so sublime, what a pairing of talent! I am subscribing right now.😎👍🎷🎸

[@PeteSmyser]

Thanks Geoff! So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for subscribing.

[@georgiospapanicolaou9249]

Loving this! Six minutes of bliss! Thanks so much!

[@PeteSmyser]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment!

[@I_M_Nonno]

Outstanding!

[@PeteSmyser]

Thanks so much!

[@simonecostasantos6449]

Eu ouço tod❤os os dias......

[@stevendwoodruff]

Perfect duo.

[@PeteSmyser]

Thanks Steven!

[@jseligmann]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@PeteSmyser]

Thank you Joel. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jazzydog]

Love this!!. Great work guys. Cheers.

[@PeteSmyser]

So glad you like it! Thnx!!

[@anthonythornhill8715]

Beautiful!

[@PeteSmyser]

Thanks Anthony!

[@eddiekent1997]

Great Sound and Feel. Thank you

[@PeteSmyser]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@flaw5091]

WOW, this is great!

[@PeteSmyser]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Trombonology]

I just discovered your channel and am now going through it -- the jazz content being of particular interest. Beautiful playing here!

[@PeteSmyser]

Glad you found my channel & are enjoying the jazz content... there's much more on the way!

[@brexarevalo]

awesome stuff. great timing and patience, and nothing too flashy like a lot of other stuff being done nowadays

[@PeteSmyser]

I appreciate your encouraging feedback!

[@raulraygoza2851]

Muy buenos Larry

[@mfrumer]

Great stuff!

[@PeteSmyser]

Thank you! Glad you like it!

[@pamtebelman2321]

Do you take requests? I'd love to hear you do 'I Cover The Waterfront."

[@PeteSmyser]

I won't promise it, but that's a great song. We'll see if that one makes into the production cue.

[@jupps1238]

Please play The day of wine of roses

[@PeteSmyser]

Great suggestion... classic standard

[@matthewbrady3555]

Hi Pete, May I ask what concert key are you playing this in? I’ve listened to it dozens of times…

[@PeteSmyser]

It's in G major for this video. Thanks for listening!

[@patam-patam]

Beautiful ! May i ask you about larry's setup?

[@PeteSmyser]

Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it. Larry tells me he uses... Selmer Super Balanced Action tenor, Otto Link hard rubber " slant " mouthpiece # 6 ( approximately ), Rico reed #2 red box.

[@johantanjung4905]

May I ask. can you please ask. mr. Larry mckenna when playing this song what brand of reed saxophone are you using, sorry.

[@johantanjung4905]

hello mr pete. how are you?

[@PeteSmyser]

Doing fine, thanks.

[@sengmitjrangmgarey7667]

🔥🔥🔥do you have the score sir!?

[@PeteSmyser]

Thank you, but there was no score. We were improvising.

[@sengmitjrangmgarey7667]

Oh OK sir! Can I contact you through email!?

[@PeteSmyser]

@@sengmitjrangmgarey7667 Yes, you can email me through the contact page on my website: www.smyser.com/contact-encore

[@sengmitjrangmgarey7667]

OK sir!

[@georgewelch341]

Nothing but first class, top of the heap , king of the hill baby, your the tops