Emily Remler - Tenor Madness

Emily Remler plays her interpretation of the Sonny Rollins classic 'Tenor Madness' on Australian TV in May 1989. Visit the Emily Remler tribute site:
www.allthingsem... for archived live recordings, transcriptions in notation and tab and private lessons with Emily.

[@jazzguitarlicks]

so much to learn from Emily Remler...

[@bluesrevenge]

She stayed with my wife and I in Hawaii before going to Australia and I begged her not to go..to stay in Hawaii for a while and do rehab, postpone the tour..she said "I'll see you when I get back." Unfortunately she never made it back. What a tragic loss of an extremely gifted musician and wonderful person. I get melancholy from time to time thinking about her. She's up there jammin' with Wes and all the greats now! Love you Emily!

[@happinesscafe1]

Hello Perry.

[@happinesscafe1]

Ron Ackermann

[@jongeiger7154]

Was this from her last appearance and stop or did she continue on?

[@MrCuckoobox]

@@jongeiger7154 I "believe" this was, which was just recently posted. I serendipitously, stumbled upon this and Emily. I was just getting in to "jazz" in the late 80s but I had never heard her or run across her. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGmagaiEoq5oepI

[@kencookeguitarist]

I think her last appearance was in Adelaide, May 3 1990. There's now footage of that gig.@@MrCuckoobox

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So tasty phrases!!! I was so lucky to chat with her when she was visiting at Berklee College Of Music!!!

[@Diego-uq3yg]

Love your lessons You are gifted

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!@@Diego-uq3yg

[@zackcahill7966]

One of the greatest there ever was. This performance is just about as good as a human can get at jazz. The joy, the invention, the mistakes ,

[@TheBlueCream]

u obviously never heard Tal Farlow or Billy Bean etc

[@sbmcgonagle9671]

@@TheBlueCream I love Tal; he is a self-taught natural, but he’s a very fast player, and sometimes speed can cover things up. You can take some of his recordings and slow them down (I used reel to reel which shows you how old I am). His rhythm can lack precision. But I get what you’re saying: “just about as good as a human can get” is a bit hyperbolic - which is not at all to detract from Emily’s playing. I went to Berklee just after she left; she was a legend there, which is saying something. At a certain level of excellence, judgment becomes opinion, not objective fact. We all have our favorites; it seems to me that music at its best should not be a competition.

[@Bethune_Groundstaff]

@@TheBlueCreamjust let it be

[@Fitzliputzli23]

She plays as if she was dancing. She really digs into the music, playing with heart and soul instead of brain only. I still could shed some tears when I think of the great loss.

[@joepalooka2145]

Every time I watch and listen to Emily, I feel a great sadness at her untimely loss. She was truly great and very special, and if she was still alive today she'd be enjoying a great career all over the world.

[@Dang...]

She was a tremendously talented musician. Gone way too soon. Thanks for posting this.

[@tinman5680]

Love her voicing and those Wes octave slides simply amazing!!!

[@heliospuppy]

Gotta love the phrasing and tone on this one!

[@bluesrevenge]

Emily and i got to be friends in about 1988. We jammed a few times, talked and laughed a lot. She loved listening to Johnny Winter; especially the slide work. I turned her on to using a little distortion and volume, which she got a big kick out of, hence she recorded "This is me" and in LA, I was her guitar tech and she used my amp to record with. She was an amazing guitar player, she played very aggressively-she always said "yes I'm letting my male side come out" but she was very female.

[@stepitupandgo67]

Wow!!

[@garrynorman903]

OMG .. what a talent and what a loss ..... i am feeling the sadness. How great she was!

[@daviddoyle5538]

Great right hand on Wes octave technique. Some of the best I have ever seen . Most people give up and go for the pick. Not her. Brilliant.

[@fdidioda]

What a talent to leave us so early in her carreer. She should still be here with us sharing more of her wonderful music.

[@paullevine1813]

Always a joy to hear Emily ,sure miss her as she was a great influence for all serious guitarists..

[@McMinnManiac]

She had great chops . Totally killer chops .Blues for herb is like a tour de force!

[@herculesrockefeller8969]

We miss you, EmRem! Thank you for posting this!

[@jesseserna8424]

I never herd of her until today and you can bet I'm going be listening alot more since I'm a truck driver and Ms. Barber Lynn too😉🚛

[@daviddoyle4516]

She was an unappreciated genius,,, Many shall be called but very few are chosen ,,,,

[@canaan_perry]

One of the greatest of all time -- at least for me.

[@TheBlueCream]

u obviously never heard Tal Farlow or Billy Bean etc

[@Rickriquinho]

Yes, she is.

[@Durge56]

She was the real deal...great to watch and listen.

[@johnwhite2576]

Emilys playing doesnt hit you in the face, but 10 or so bars you would recognize her playing as unique. Its really a unique synthesis inb her style..LOVE that spontaneous cadenza- and how cool is it to see a women wearing a skirt on stage ! HER brand !

[@lynnchase7627]

Miss you, Emily............i'm still listening, still trying to play..........

[@robbiegadeguitar]

holy shit! I just became a jazz fan. She played fast but not too fast. I could hear and feel every note. I can't believe that I never heard her until today. RIP Emily

[@gillesvaneeden3313]

robbie p These are all hallmarks of her playing - unfailing groove, feeling and melodic sense. Listen to her duets with Larry Coryell - great music all around, but she's just so incredibly convincing.

[@guitarman6742]

robbie "p"...get your head out of your ...

[@doitnowvideosyeah5841]

Every body got into jazz somehow. Some of us had parent s that listened some found it ourselves. just cause someone found Emily later rather than sooner is no dis. It is a big problem you are so quick to insult however. I din't discover her till she was dead either, and i probably waited in a line with her ....

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

Isn't her playing simply wonderful? What a terrible loss her death was! All of the greatest living jazz guitarists said that she was to be the torchbearer to take the baton from them and take the music forward into the 21th century - Joe Pass, Larry Coryell, Herb Ellis, Pat Martino, etc. - but she didn't make it, she just didn't quite make it.

[@yezmirsheppard-halika6892]

Imagine how i feel. I just found out today.

[@lorenzopetrocca]

so nice to hear emily ....

[@datapro007]

Wes Montgomery was a big influence on her. She is fabulous. Miss you Emily!

[@nazaharin]

She is superb ..

[@Azman.]

Such a beautiful great guitarist!

[@RobJonesnuClusiv]

I'd never heard of her until a couple months ago when I heard a tune of hers on the road, and it immediately captured my attention. Loved what I heard, but didn't recognize the guitar voice at all. It was impressive, quite unique. When the DJ said her name at the end of the tune, I said out loud, "Who's that?" Jotted down her name (while driving) and researched her when I got back home. I can't imagine how that happened, how she wasn't on the radar all those years. Too bad for me. Sorry to learn of her demise, but glad to finally learn of her accomplishments and recognition. Quite a musician. Big world out here. Lot's of greats.

[@mangothefish]

Thanks for everything Emily:) You were wonderful

[@jsivanandham]

wow..beauty in her touch and the groovy licks of improvisation especially the Thumb plucking like the Legend Wes M makes us soulful..Thanks so much for this rare video..warm regs..siva..India..

[@natefegan]

fantastic... thanks for posting!!

[@bobgure]

Bless you for posting this absolute gem.

[@julkitan3017]

Love Emily...Check out those octaves, played with the thumb's flesh, sounds exactly like Wes ! Her dress is beautiful too.

[@bluesrevenge]

Great sense of humor...dry. Watch her teaching videos..it gives you an idea. very direct-she would always tell you exactly what was on her mind and never hesitated to call anybody on their crap...especially in a music situation..like if you were playing with her and rushing the time or not playing the pocket.She would say "oh come on man...you gotta feel it!" then she would smile that funny little side smile she does that lets you know she really likes you & pushing you to be a better musician.

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love it!!

[@Stereostupid]

Never heard of her until now and she’s gone sad rip!she was great and beautiful

[@Feedurehed]

Sublime playing!

[@82dorrin]

Emily Remler. A great player who died way too young. :( RIP Em.

[@rjtkoh]

What a cool looking set

[@jacoblanchett2796]

Emily!!!

[@BertCrudd]

Thanks for posting this, she was an incredible player.

[@sweetjane5033]

a magnificent artist!

[@felixstinson6720]

We're still listening, baby doll.....

[@DarthLizzy]

I got the chance to see her in New Orleans. She was great!

[@kotzini]

congratulations to her!very strong mind,she really loved what she was doing.rip

[@frankyintuitivebluesrockgu8826]

damn she was a fkng great guitarist

[@sweetjane5033]

what a magical musician ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@EricSkyeMusic]

So great

[@all1238]

Emily was in relationship with me and we were very happy together but we spilt because she couldnt give up drugs. Im too old now but still i miss her and i always watch her videos and just miss her alot. I am very sad she is gone😥but the memories with you always remains with me💔

[@LeaGhaya]

That was stunning👌🏼😍

[@andyisdead]

I love her smile

[@davidscott1052]

Girl swings big time......terrible loss R.I.P....just love listening to this

[@sebasguitar132]

Trying to transcribe this as my first solo, working hard to get it done. Amazing player !

[@MrDaraghkinch]

8 years later, how did it go?!

[@sebasguitar132]

@@MrDaraghkinch wow 8 years go so fast. Well didn't made a video but this was one of my first transcriptions, if you want a blues transcribed check out on my channel "Paul Desmond - Rude Old Man" . And let me know what you think

[@tonmisty]

She really was something! X

[@Leukoblast2396]

This is beautiful.

[@donkkong5551]

Why have I not heard of this amazing talent, she is playing similarly to Danny Gatton... I love it!

[@pkevinklein]

beautiful.... perfect

[@thechallengeresponse]

Just now discovering Mrs. Remier. What a player!

[@parkthedog]

The best.

[@gabbiano29]

Great!

[@gregoryodle5947]

It’s so interesting that when you look at a guitar and see how it is constructed to be played with two hands and 10 fingers and then you see the best players are using all those digits, but the energy from just a couple fingers and a thumb are amazing to see.

[@leonardogregorytv1953]

Magnifico.

[@Martiniization]

A real jazz guitarist and impressively, enjoyably so.

[@alexdesslin]

R I P ... such a great talent ...

[@brucekeddyarmstrong]

Very good. One thing I notice about this performance is that because the audience isn't a jazz audience, they don't know that they "should" applaud solos. Which is great because you can actually hear what everyone is playing instead of having it obscured by the pointless clapping that jazz crowds feel obliged to provide after every solo. Was this the Australian tour on which she died? Very sad.

[@vaust]

Although I find it nice and relaxing for a crowd to feel and applaud jazz solos, it's still respectful to not automatically clap, and being a classical musician, my instinct is to not. But I still love me some jazz :D

[@canaan_perry]

I'm pretty sure this was the tour from the year before she died. This was '89 and she died in '90. Great performance here though -- I never get sick of listening to it.

[@aleksandarstojceski3139]

People clap at the opera too nothing wrong with that.

[@wolfcastle5026]

XDDD I thought exactly the same

[@sbmcgonagle9671]

[yeah, 8 years late to the party] I had a jazz teacher who would get a little bummed when the audience didn’t clap after his solos. For music that comes deeply from the soul - which is a big part of improvisational music - the audience vibe can (sometimes) play a big part in what’s going on on the bandstand.

[@haraldtheman]

What a elegant style, but still full of fire!

[@kobebryanthashops]

damn she has some hip lines that I haven't really heard anything like honestly and I listen to it al

[@eliseknutsson1771]

Great❤❤❤!!

[@ishotthesheriff7]

AMAZING! EMILY OWNS!!! :)

[@paulinaw6221]

En el video la vemos tocando el blues de Sonny Rollins, Tenor Madness, en un programa de la televisión australiana, poca horas antes de su muerte.

[@wolfcastle5026]

Great player!!!

[@MrViglioni]

ESPETACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rebelamitis9360]

Huge respect for this guitarist. May the Gods bless her wonderful soul.

[@dreadnought45]

She was an excellent muscian and a great guitar instructor as well. What a wasted and unnecesary loss it was to the jazz world and those who dig jazz music. I hope she's at peace with God. Ken, Toronto

[@taildragger53]

@pamisato According to a book written by a famous living jazz guitarist Emily had quit drugs for a long time but got into a terrible nervous state whilst touring and begged him for cash to score one last time. He refused but somehow she got cash and hit the Aussie streets to look for a dealer. The surge of heroin after withdrawal for a long period caused a massive heart attack. It's pure tragedy. If she'd lived on she would've taken on the World. 100% talent.

[@gb7927]

yeah man addictions are shit. I gig with many cats that knew Emily that say the same thing as you

[@dk60ish]

I'm just sorry I had to learn of her at such a late date!

[@Llixgrijb]

"I may look like a nice Jewish girl from New Jersey, but inside I’m a 50-year-old, heavyset black man with a big thumb, like Wes Montgomery." -Emily Remler

[@frankjurgens7507]

Wes never made it to 50 though.

[@davidscott1052]

Wes would say ...I may look like a heavy set middle age black guy. with a big thumb.....but on the inside im Emily Remler

[@jkip44]

You can tell that Emily really dug Wes Montgomery. The octave phrasing in this piece is more than just reminiscent. Miss you Emily.

[@surfgod509]

At one time back in the very beginning of internet, windows 98 whatever it was ....she returned emails.... and was always kind.... definitely had her Chops together......

[@aryana9169]

too soon to depart us , she was an amazing

[@arielcarpenter]

She was my cousin and now I'm learning guitar too!

[@guitarschoolnorthampton1870]

May I ask how it’s going with learning guitar?

[@myducczuccsucc9302]

Ye its been 9 years

[@topoftheleaderboard]

@@guitarschoolnorthampton1870 she died

[@marcoabreo6506]

Nobody believes you Ariel

[@enricomaccario1005]

Semplicemente un angelo con la chitarra

[@datapro007]

Love you, Emily!

[@msvens]

Just the fact that she dares to take on this classic is a plus. But she does a very good job in transferring the sax to guitar.

[@TupoyChuvak]

Forever young.....!

[@VanHoorelbeke]

Emily died from a heart attack, not helped by her heroin use. Her music will always live, just love it and enjoy her wonderful talent.

[@fredbholz388]

Take Two is one of the albums I would choose for a "long-term-getaway".

[@gereereyes1656]

She's got the style of ERIC GALE a jazz ICON who passed away many years back in the album " TOUCH OF SILK " A COLD CUT ALBUM

[@billgavinmusic7182]

VERY COOL!

[@ukiuki8]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa from japan! I listen her guiter play first now! greate player!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@angeloamericano]

Thanks for this important vid. This was made days before she died in Sidney.I heard there was a dissapointing show or something in Sidney and she made the WRONG choice. It still hurts!

[@JazzFunk22]

You go girl friend..🎶🎶🎶🎸....👍🏽💥🤘🏽

[@localpm]

Emily was awesome what a tragedy-so talented.

[@luke125]

“Junk is not a kick, it is a way of life.” - William S Burroughs

[@Thomas-ko3bn]

Unfortunately she passed away in Australia ( september 1990) 32 years old.She was a genius forever

[@Patriciovaldivieso]

RIP EMILY REMLER!

[@lelepianobar]

Bravissima!!!

[@BJrok]

She has very good posture on both hands. Looks very natural & relaxed.

[@asrm]

she's got so much feeling...

[@seirenmusicoficial]

wow!