Down Beat 1976 Poll Winners Award Show

Thad Jones - cornet; Bill Watrous - trombone; Jean-Luc Ponty - violin; Sonny Fortune - alto sax; Chick Corea - keyboards; Gary Burton - vibes; George Benson - guitar; Ron Carter - bass; Billy Cobham - drums. Hosted by Thad Jones and Chick Corea

[@WeAreNotAmused]

What. A fucking line up of badasses Jean luc ponty Stanley Clark chick Correa Billy Cobham

[@WeAreNotAmused]

Okay when Billy Cobham and Stanley Clarke are doing that sick rhythm roll on the base and the drums together that is majestic sound like some mahavish new kind of style but just like an oceanic wave Billy boy man he's the man that guy's like the ocean on the drums sick sick man on the drums total pocket total ocean player they're just ain't enough good things that you can't say enough good about all these guys Stanley was the man that oh my God did what what prowess here inspirational to say the least

[@daryalspencer4675]

Made George Benson step up,this the best I ever heard him, Awesome

[@JamesZaworski]

Oh man, this is incredible! The lineup is great and the performances and solos are out of this world.

[@ShangoDC]

That might be the best version of Lopsy Lu I've ever heard and I've heard hundreds.

[@PIERRE-ERNEST]

I prefer the version of Stanley Clarke live 1976 - 77 with Gery Brown and Raymond Gomez

[@b.breeze6614]

Woah, I wasn't expecting that PBS station identification to take me back so far. For a split second, I was five years old again.

[@JukkaTarvonen]

Soundstage, Down Beat 1976 Poll Winners Award Show, Chicago, USA 1) ??? 00:28 2) Lopsy Lu (Stanley Clarke) 06:34 3) Breezin' (Bobby Womack) 13:15 4) Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be) ( Jimmy Davis, Roger "Ram" Ramirez, and James Sherman) 19:33 5) Invitation 27:42 6) Nancy (With the Laughing Face) (Jimmy van Heusen, Phil Silvers) 34:50 7) Autumn Leaves (Joseph Kosma) 43:46 8) Fallin' Grace 48:12 9) All Blues (Miles Davis) 53:17 ● Sonny Fortune - alto saxophone (5, 7, 9) ● Thad Jones - cornet (1, 7, 9) ● Bill Watrous - trombone (6, 9) ● Jean-Luc Ponty - violin (2, 9) ● George Benson - guitar (3, 4) ● Chick Corea - keyboards (1-3, 5-9) ● Gary Burton - vibes (8) ● Ron Carter - double bass (1, 4-7, 9) ● Stanley Clarke - electric bass (1-2, 5, 9) ● Phil Upchurch − electric bass (3) ● Billy Cobham - drums (1-3, 5-7, 9)

[@Fulc]

(3) Breezin' (Bobby Womack) (6) Nancy (With The Laughing Face) (Jimmy van Heusen, Phil Silvers)

[@chrislancechrislance]

27:45 INVITATION

[@chrislancechrislance]

13:15 Breezin'

[@guydanielclotilde4861]

4) 19:33 Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be) ( Jimmy Davis, Roger "Ram" Ramirez, and James Sherman)

[@ekekeuej7229]

8 : Fallin grace ( I think Steve swallow)

[@raulmacias1311]

Chick Corea & Gary Burton "Falling Grace". Magical!

[@zinccomics]

Thanks for posting. I was actually at the taping of this show.

[@joshuastewart8607]

who the hell could give this a thumbs down?!!!

[@EllingtonReflections]

There are some sick people out there!

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

Well, there's some guy here complaining about Ponty, so I guess it just goes to show that there's always someone...in German we say, "Einer ist immer der Arsch."

[@J3unG]

This shit is a jam session. It's annoying to hear cats just blow chow on easy shit. It's to make cunt jazz Nazis like you happy.

[@kevinmichaelcallihansr5053]

am in awe about trombone solo. 🐬

[@completeMonti]

I was there! I can see my younger self at 13:14! One of the big big jazz thrills of my life. I've told the story before, but some may not know that they rehearsed/ran through several takes of Chick's tune Armando's Rhumba during the taping. That tune never made the show, but I'll never forget how amazing it was to hear it for the first time, as Corea had not yet released My Spanish Heart. The George Burton sections and Gary Burton sections were filmed separately (that's why you don't see them in the ensemble at the beginning and end). This show and the 1975 show are jazz treasures. They should have kept this annual tradition going! Thanks again for posting this in its entirety!

[@EllingtonReflections]

Wow, to have been there! It definitely is sad that they only did two of these shows (1975 and 1976). And you're welcome!

[@Riddim4]

Presumably the outtakes are in Chicago?

[@completeMonti]

@@Riddim4 All that material would have been owned by WTTW Chicago. I hope they were smart enough to both film and save the rehearsals. But we really don't know.

[@Riddim4]

@@completeMonti : Surely they have a website. I"ll have to ask.

[@FCntertainr]

I saw these programs in college and had a downbeat subscription from June 1975 when it was bi- weekly at 50 cents to June 2010! That solidified my taste and commitment to jazz. I didnt have money to attend free concerts in college and after studied and attended concerts from the local jazz club. Quality yes but folks look at the label Jazz and Dont realize how much the music will affect then. The music comes from life experience . jazz artists ate prolific and can adapt ti trends that come and go leaving styles that come from eras past.

[@patriciawilson9666]

Oh man! Cobham,Corea and Clarke.

[@lloyddarbon5034]

Now THAT is a line-up

[@cosmicjazzman4817]

OMG!!!!!!!! I can die peacefully! I'm finally getting to see this whole show! Thad reminds me of his brother so much when he talks. His voice sounds a bit like Elvin. Thanks for uploading this entire PBS broadcast. It's in remarkably good shape for being 42 years old

[@maryannwatrous2449]

This is beautiful to watch and listen to. These guys were/are amazing. Since Billy's fourth year of his death was this past Saturday, July 2nd @ 7:30...it was a perfect time for our son Jason and for me to appreciate.

[@EllingtonReflections]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. He was a tremendous musician; a true giant! He was one of the few musicians to be on both the 1975 and 1976 Down Beat award shows. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJXHqnSeZ8Z1q68

[@mexton]

Great to see Gary Burton…Wow! All of these Giants!

[@PIERRE-ERNEST]

I looove the Chick Coréa beginings with Gary Burton (a very pushin free-jazz)

[@nikolaosmosxakis3395]

very well....................................................

[@reidwhitton6248]

Cool show! I've always liked the tune, Invitation. Nice to hear Sonny Fortune playing it here.

[@spyjuice409]

I thought I had been thru all the great vids on youtube...i will save this baby

[@ram-4]

Thank you so much for sharing this. R.I.P. Chick.

[@aurelnegrea7617]

This is no fkng accident. These are masters of musicians

[@joint2joint2k]

Legendary show. So much talent on one stage.

[@andrewgillis8572]

another chance to hear the monster of all - which to me is Sonny Fortune - but let's recall the one here who can sing is Benson - otherwise the Ron Carter and Bill Watrous intonation, minus keys & frets, is out of this world

[@dscotthampton6789]

Thank you so VERY much for this! I watched this show when it was originally broadcast on PBS in 1976. To find it here 42 years later is just outstanding. The duet with Chick and Gary is so good to see and hear again!

[@EllingtonReflections]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it. I used to record shows like this on cassette tape back in the old days, since video recording wasn't an option at that time.....

[@dscotthampton6789]

I did also! Never thought I'd see the show again. Very much appreciate your upload.

[@bobromano7548]

I've been looking for this version of Lopsy Lu FOREVER!!! Thank you so much!

[@thereelmccoy25]

Anyone remember "this"PBS? Is it just me, or does it seem like the longer we go on the worst things get? WTF, huh?

[@garyt7855]

Thanks for uploading this. I still have my VHS copy stashed away.

[@user-bz2ce3ut1f]

こんな映像が残っているなんて知りませんでした、感動です！！！！

[@SoundofTears44]

Great!! Thank you for sharing this.

[@borgullet3376]

FINALLY, THE ENTIRE SHOW...... THANK YOU !!!!!

[@PIERRE-ERNEST]

All blues is superb (only the 95 version is the best with Ron Carter ; Tony Williams ; Herbie Hancock ; Wayne Shorter) 3/4 ; 4/4 6/8 : marvellous

[@zincouzincou]

masterpiece!!!

[@Soulisa3]

👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@PIERRE-ERNEST]

George Benson was amazing (the song i prefer is Paraphernalia on "Miles in the sky" with Wayne Shorter ; Herbie Hancock ; Ron Carter and Tony Williams)

[@Tracks777]

I enjoyed your video :) Keep it up!

[@aurelnegrea7617]

The kids of 2022. Watch and learn. So called musicians of today. Watch and learn if you can.

[@PIERRE-ERNEST]

For bass only : Charles Mingus ; Jaco Pastorius or Allan Sylva....

[@gianca60]

No disrespect but Jones' quote "(Violin) once was not considered a jazz instrument" is not correct. Old timers as Joe Venuti, Eddie South, Stuff Smith played violin from the 1920's. I can admit violin was no so popular from the end of1930's but early Jazz had many violin players.

[@bholaoates1542]

Also Ray Nance with Duke Ellington.

[@ssolomon07304]

Also Stephane Grappelli

[@daryalspencer4675]

You Be Surprised lol I had alot of people ask me How You listen to that lol my reply I can hear what they are doing, I just listen!!!!😅

[@randyclere2330]

Back when folks could actually play an instrument... No computers, no beat boxes etc.

[@absoluteunit8628]

Okay boomer. Theres pleanty of amazing jazz musicians today.

[@rickperlstein9988]

Battle of the Bellbottoms.

[@orbayakdoganG7]

waowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

[@marsic7]

29:28

[@J3unG]

Are there other editions of this show? Where can I find them?

[@EllingtonReflections]

Down Beat only did these shows in 1975 and 1976.

[@jiyujizai]

🌱🙄💛🌾

[@user-bz2ce3ut1f]

若っかい、みんな！

[@timpenfield5]

not to bad,,,,,,,HAAHAHAAAAHAhaahaa

[@wjhandy]

Hendrix Clarke and Cobham would have been the end

[@chrislancechrislance]

the first problem with Jean-Luc Ponty is that his tone is always like a crappy toy instrument.

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

Wait, what?! All those records? And live performances? Are you serious? To each his own, dude, but that's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. He uses many different tones, from his work with Zappa, geniuses like these cats, and all those gorgeous solo recordings...and you think they are all "crappy" tones?! That's not only insane, it's completely illogical. Have you ever seen him? Have you heard all these records? Were all the greats he played with too shy to mention this? I don't recall Zappa being bashful. He was, in fact, a demanding perfectionist with all of his bandmates. Why am I even responding to such nonsense?

[@pvg993]

I didn’t know Jean - luc had a problem… but geez thanks for pointing it out . Why not just say nothing ?