Emmet Cohen w/ Seamus Blake | Skylark

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Emmet Cohen - Piano
Seamus Blake - Tenor Saxophone
Russell Hall - Bass
Jonathan Barber - Drums

[@matheme]

This guy lived in my old building in Brooklyn. Felt like I lived next door to Sonny Rollins hearing his deep deep practice routines

[@dangadingdangading3205]

That's awesome. I could listen to Seamus practice all day.

[@nickpilgrim1966]

Seamus is right up there with the masters. Beautiful. And effortless.

[@udkline]

Oh yeah. He is the real deal.

[@jsem94]

He is one of the masters.

[@jonathanhamer950]

True true

[@elijahfreeman6940]

This is a whole new level of passion for this music. In my opinion a lot of the heart that was missing from this music Emmett has quickly revived through these sessions. And brought to the attention of the masses. So much respect for everyone in involved with this and I’m proud to be part of this culture.

[@alannohlgren]

Seamus Blake...Man, I had no idea. Nevermind that Sonny Stitt, Dexter Gordon & so many other great souls have recently passed. That's always a hard pill to swallow. Losing a soulful jazz master is the hardest thing. But when we see evidence that a new (old) voice is emerging, that is the greatest possible news on the jazz planet. My man Seamus isn't unique--there are so many others out there earnestly plying their trade--but I wanted to particularly thank him for his Skylark interpretation & to thank KZbin, & certainly Jazz at Emmet's Place, for providing this cool, groovy & free platform that allows heretofore creative talents to perform, shine, & hopefully thrive.

[@zangsax]

Seamus blowing my mind with perfection again. Emmett is such a great player. We are fortunate and grateful to hear these seessions.

[@dennismetzler1876]

I was enrolled at Berklee as a sax player around 1989 and heard Seamus playing as a 19 year old freshman. Dave Liebman was in the small audience next to me and we both turned to each other in amazement and exclamation about how good Seamus was. And now he is even better!

[@cooljazzmat]

That how a saxophone is supposed to sound to my sense... Beautiful one guys !

[@johncoltrane7017]

I always thought seamus had a lot of dexter gordon in his sound. it's definitely coming through here

[@sbaiar]

His sound!!!!!!! Aaagggghhhhh!!! I can’t think of anyone else that sounds like that! Of ALL players, his lines are in my top 3.

[@bireli91]

Yes

[@Zxx459]

There are many...u just don't know it

[@sbaiar]

​@@Zxx459 C'mon, who are they? Do tell ...

[@alain-micheljourdat8129]

This rendition of skylark is stunningly astounding or astoundingly stunning !!! I keep on listening to it and i 'm never tired of ....

[@jefferyneu3915]

Beautiful playing by all. I really appreciate the restraint and soulful of Mr. Cohen. Understated, great harmonic sense, without feeling the need to show off the blazing technique we all knows he has. That’s the sign of a master at work.❤️

[@timobesamusca9332]

Ok this just made my day. Seamus is a super hero.🦸🏻‍♂️. Great performance once again, thank you mr Cohen and band for your music.

[@Stryke2wice]

I must have listened to this well over fifty times at this point, and yet it always sounds as fresh as the first time. Just one of the most beautiful tenor sounds I've ever heard, and the expressiveness of his solo from beginning to end, wow. So many stand out moments to mention, but the segment from around 2:59 to 4:35, especially that lead into the change in time feel around 3:45, just absolutely magical. The whole ensemble killed this, this is jazz in it purest and greatest form!

[@bireli91]

Yes !

[@efanshel]

Emmet just keeps on kickin' ass. He plays like he's been doing this for another 20 years at least. And he keeps picking the best people to work with...

[@jacobpfeifer4399]

Does anyone know what sax/clip on mic Seamus is using?

[@jordanleicht]

I would also like to know this

[@frederickhill7181]

The unassuming, mottled -brown skylark has inspired two priceless pieces of music. One is "The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams." The other is this one by Hoagy Carmichael. Emmet and his gang are truly riding on the bird's wings.

[@JudgeJulieLit]

And early 19th century English poet Percy B. Shelley's ode, "To a Skylark," which starts. "Hail to thee, blithe spirit!"

[@nicoboulanger9805]

My god Seamus Blake! Wow! ... damn thats nice

[@efanshel]

I really like it when all the ferocious technique is totally at the service of the music- lots to say, just saying it unbelievably well.

[@rkgrant]

Real tasty accompaniment by Cohen on the piano to Blake's interpretation of one of the prettiest ballads.

[@jordantaylorreed]

SEAMUSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!! Gooooood lort!

[@michaelchrist4297]

Brilliant! Thx again! Hope there will be real audiophile files of all those recordings! CD or HiRes?

[@charlesstenger6502]

I love the chord progression in the third and the fourth bars, notably the B7+4. Great playing by all.

[@matthewroberts9499]

Omg the subtones are so good and that altisimo line omg.

[@67lobe]

Seamus is so impressive : always improving ..musicaly speaking

[@nezkeys79]

Wanna hear Patrick Bartley craft a solo for skylark. One of my fave tunes. Same with pure imagination ❤️

[@DaveSalvator]

Such a gorgeous tune, wonderfully revisited.

[@henryholt1359]

I always thought about Dexter on Skylark..wow man Semus is in the same league,spine chilling solo and melody maker .Emmet is a monster too.

[@gerardschoonhoven6508]

verry natural playing great feeling bravo

[@hgkgiles]

Man that line into and over the turnaround at ten very end of the solo. Last bar

[@nickmartorano6766]

Excellent rendition of a classic! Great rhythm section and fantastic piano and sax. Jazz forever!

[@karenlouis4547]

So happy to be able to listen to such lovely music this morning

[@leviollerton7830]

Haha every drummer can relate 7:25

[@cjbcross]

Man - I keep coming back to this one...powerful and delicate all at once. Master of the craft. Bravo!

[@bireli91]

Yes

[@Stryke2wice]

Couldn't agree more, a frequent revisit for me as well!

[@jefft022]

I have listened to many versions of Skylark, but none better than this. So damn good!

[@charlesbarry971]

A member of the big sound school. Great.

[@bassofone1]

Keepers of the flame

[@damianodami7582]

Bravo

[@FunkOsax]

Gorgeous tone, sax

[@eliottreynolds4]

Wow. Set a fantastic tone for my morning. Thanks Emmet & Seamus!

[@paulgibby6932]

Listening to a beautiful skylark this morning. Thank you

[@עידןפוזיילוב]

Wonderful sound! So like as the allstars in the past !

[@bireli91]

Yes

[@frozen46234]

Wowww Seamus Blake!!

[@eliasnolasco6399]

It's so amazing!🙏🔥

[@hannumikkola1844]

Excellent. Thanks!

[@efanshel]

Seamus Blake is a giant....

[@Joakkim12]

⚡⚡⚡⚡

[@akitikallc6161]

beautiful...

[@noelmesta3313]

❤️🎷🔥

[@frankthyrring]

Emmet Cohen and his musical friends, including Benny Benack III, Patrick Bartley and so on... must be sent from a particularly wonderful place in heaven..... (... they make an old idiot, me, almost happy !!! ...)

[@frankthyrring]

(... and Seamus Blake too!)

[@shyamthandullu1994]

3:45 Boss Tenors!

[@jimstahlhut1917]

Beautiful Seamus.

[@paulobianchi2577]

Bravo!!!

[@cliffordmorin4165]

What monk tune did he quote at 5:01? On the B7 of the bridge, seamus is so slippery!!!!!!!

[@drlluc]

Little Melonae by Jackie McLean

[@zolaabraham512]

Pure. Magic . Wow.

[@davewomack2216]

Nice sounds so easy to listen to. Great stuff guys!

[@mudkip_btw]

Seamless 🤌

[@minifuzz5]

Yet another stunning performance!

[@sheskimusic]

Beautiful

[@nicolasguzman670]

thank you

[@johnweber1757]

Love this!

[@jefferyneu3915]

Lyrical perfection!❤️

[@two9parkave]

Speechless!!

[@i_am_a_music_maker5212]

such a gorgeous tune

[@RubenFilmpkes]

perfect

[@noelmesta3313]

💙💙💙💙

[@mehmetkarcoglu6061]

❤

[@garythorsen2861]

The playing is outstanding but man you guys need some great mics and preamps. I know the argument of wanting it to be honest but Miles used Nueman 49s, top end channels and other great mics plus they played in acoustically designed rooms. So why not step the gear up to the professional level of the playing?

[@alexisrojero535]

COPY COPY COPY is what I shall do. This is great, I love thiiiiiiis

[@Zxx459]

Nup