Live From Emmet's Place Vol. 86 - Lucy Yeghiazaryan feat. Joe Farnsworth

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Emmet Cohen - Piano
Lucy Yeghiazaryan - Vocals
Joe Farnsworth - Drums
Mark Lewandowski - Bass
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Special thanks to: The Jazz Cruise, JazzCorner, Qobuz, JazzTimes, Penn State, Cliff Bells, Vail Jazz, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Mack Avenue, Savannah Music Fest, Tri-C JazzFest, Arts Garage, Lied Center of Kansas, Rochester Jazz Festival, & St. Cecilia Music Center
0:00 That Old Feeling (Sammy Fain; lyr. Lew Brown)
8:37 My Favorite Things (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein)
15:49 Introduction of the Musicians
16:59 Lucy Yeghiazaryan takes the stage
17:53 Can’t We Be Friends (Kay Swift; lyr. Paul James)
23:22 From This Moment On (Cole Porter)
31:14 The Very Thought of You (Ray Noble)
39:05 Perdido (Juan Tizol; lyr. Ervin Drake, Hans Lengsfelder)
47:48 Easy Street (Alan Rankin Jones; Jimmy Lunceford & His Orchestra)
55:24 Garôta de Ipanema (Antônio Carlos Jobim; lyr. Vinícius de Moraes)
1:02:15 People Will Say We’re In Love (Shirley Jones & Gordon MacRae)
1:10:11 Young at Heart (Johnny Richards; lyr. Carolyn Leigh)
1:17:07 This Can’t Be Love (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein)
1:22:27 What’s New? (Bob Haggart; lyr. Johnny Burke)
1:33:34 Echoes of Spring (piano intro - Willie “The Lion” Smith) / 1:33:51 They Say It’s Spring (Bob Haymes, lyr. Marty Clark; Blossom Dearie)
1:42:28 Your Red Wagon (comp. Richard M. Jones; Gene de Paul, lyr. Don Raye)

[@delewan]

Lucy opened her mouth to sing and I melted in my chair... holy isht.

[@fredericsuffet253]

That was an incredible set, exceptional even by Emmet's high standards -- a master class by all concerned in how to tell a surprise-packed musical story while swinging from note one. And where else are you going to hear superb young singers like Lucy Yeghiazarian and Samara Joy, as well as great veterans like Catherine Russell and Mary Stallings? I started going to NYC jazz clubs in 1956 when I turned eighteen, and heard now-mythical players like Miles, Diz, Monk, Bud, Trane, Prez, Basie, and many others. Now, when I hear Emmet and the instrumentalists and singers who perform at his place, I can truly say that the music is still in good hands, and will undoubtedly continue to be. So thank you all. We need you, now more than ever.

[@Meira_A]

…what a gift to hear jazz royalty in person & to recognize the excellence over the generations!…thanks, Frederic, for your history, my friend!…🙌🏽...It keeps our connection strong…💯🙏🏽☺️

[@fredericsuffet253]

@@Meira_A You're welcome, Meira. That's very kind of you.

[@cooldebt]

As always, Meira A. so eloquently speaks the thoughts of many in this wonderful gloabl jazz family. Mr Suffet I envy you your jazz history and thank you also for sharing and inspiring those of us who may be (slightly) younger to keep listening to and supporting young talent.

[@fredericsuffet253]

@@cooldebt You're very welcome, cooldebt. I know a few other fans my own age, and it's good to know that there is a world-wide jazz family, comprising not only slightly younger fans, but, I would hope, much younger ones, too.

[@rhythmfield]

We need young fans to keep this great music alive and keep it from becoming what I call Museum Music 😎- keep swinging, young gates

[@keykastle]

WONDERFUL!!!

[@educabellomusic]

Tears in my eyes with the first Lucy's note. Not kidding!!

[@tommasocollalti6441]

Fantastic voice Lucy!!!

[@andrewuk2683]

It's like listening to a reincarnated Anita O'Day

[@cooldebt]

Lucy's voice is incredible but My Favourite Things was...my favourite...in a set where everyone was just amazing. Absolutely EPIC version.

[@justending]

Mr. Emmet you are the man.

[@flavioalheira]

It’s always good to listen Brazilian music played by jazz guys. As a Brazilian, It’s an honor.

[@igorcaio7749]

Sim, sim! Ótima interpretação

[@secretsofaddiction1649]

Couldn't agree more

[@franklee3654]

Surely the best set so far, i was dancing so hard that i put far too many chilli flakes in the pasta sauce. HOT!

[@brianmessemer2973]

This swings so hard. It's just nuts how hard this swings 🔥🔥🔥

[@SteveLieblich]

A flawless performance… it’s bliss to watch the tight connection between all the musicians … and Lucy’s voice is heavenly…

[@Meira_A]

*Bring It On Home* 🎙🎹🎶🛋🏙 *Lucy Sings…The Cats & Crib Swing* 🥁🎻🎺 (-ft. Emmet Cohen, L. Yeghiazaryan, Joe Farnsworth, M. Lewandowski, & B. Benack, III) 0:00 That Old Feeling (Sammy Fain; lyr. Lew Brown) 8:37 My Favorite Things (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein) 15:49 Introduction of the Musicians 16:59 Lucy Yeghiazaryan takes the stage 17:53 Can’t We Be Friends (Kay Swift; lyr. Paul James) 23:22 From This Moment On (Cole Porter) 31:14 The Very Thought of You (Ray Noble) 39:05 Perdido (Juan Tizol; lyr. Ervin Drake, Hans Lengsfelder) 47:48 Easy Street (Alan Rankin Jones; Jimmy Lunceford & His Orchestra) 55:24 Garôta de Ipanema (Antônio Carlos Jobim; lyr. Vinícius de Moraes) 1:02:15 People Will Say We’re In Love (Shirley Jones & Gordon MacRae) 1:10:11 Young at Heart (Johnny Richards; lyr. Carolyn Leigh) 1:17:07 This Can’t Be Love (Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein) 1:22:27 What’s New? (Bob Haggart; lyr. Johnny Burke) 1:33:34 Echoes of Spring (piano intro - Willie “The Lion” Smith) / 1:33:51 They Say It’s Spring (Bob Haymes, lyr. Marty Clark; Blossom Dearie) 1:42:28 Your Red Wagon (comp. Richard M. Jones; Gene de Paul, lyr. Don Raye) *~*~*~*~*~*~ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ *More than a place…’home’ is a feeling.* - It is that *treasured intersection* where ‘feeling good’ and ‘feeling like ourselves’ are one and the same. *Home is where the music lives.* 🙏🏾🎶 *The masters always knew how to create ’security in swing.’* - We’re talkin’ about cats that can create a pocket so tight that it has its own address… Or a tone so mellow that we melt on contact - as into the embrace of a favorite chair. 🛋 Those little, yet not-so-little, things that we often take for granted. For five weeks, the sweetest comforts of Emmet’s Place were shared with *our jazz family across Europe* 🌍🙏🏽🙌🏼🌏… *Emmet and the Trio proved that ‘home’ can be created wherever their travels take them.* (And finally stepping foot through one’s own front-door, can also feel incredible.) *~*~*~*~*~*~ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Last night, Emmet returned to familiar territory, familiar faces, & a piano bench that awaited his arrival. 🎹 *Vocalist, Lucy Yeghiazaryan headlined this mini homecoming.* She, last, graced the stage during her Emmet’s Place debut in vol. 50 - (accompanied by her better half & tenor saxophonist Grant Stewart, who also swung hard with us in vol. 79) *Lucy’s dynamism, warmth, & stunning control capture a golden age of the genre,* that transports us to the bandstands of renown. 🎙✨ She takes us home with her *immaculate scatting & ever-evolving sensibility.* *~*~*~*~*~*~ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ *Featured drummer, Joseph Farnsworth, is the personification of “c-l-e-a-n cat,” who enamors us with the precision of his cymbals…and the finesse of his threads.* 😼🥁👔 We last swung with Joe in the celebration of friend & leader, the late, great Cedar Walton (vol. 82). Joe carries a special tie to the music’s *history* & is *among the coolest of voices to narrate little-known events that make this tradition hipper than we dare know* …(and in sweet affirmation of his legacy, a special seat was reserved for Joe’s parents, ‘Mama & Papa Farnsworth’, to swing along last night. ♥️) *~*~*~*~*~*~ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ *Emmet’s Place is a sanctuary in every sense* - the *inter-connectivity* between musicians, devotees, loved ones, & curious newcomers, *expands our understanding of what “home” can be* …💡🏡⛩🏞🌌🙏🏽🎼 At various times, we see the modularity of the trio’s personnel to adapt to circumstances & availability. *There is an ongoing respect among the cats that can not be overstated, where discrete contributions as well as enduring membership are deeply valued.* In the periodic absence of our beloved Russell Hall and Kyle Poole, a strong musical kinship keeps the grooves alive. *~*~*~*~*~*~ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ As a ‘new’ member to the EP family, *Mark Lewandowski* made his living-room debut… A *supreme bassist,* Mark always keeps the tempo swingin’ and stays in-demand - playing in countless ensembles, across NYC, and beyond. 🎶🎻 He can, often, be found with counterpart *Benny Benack, III …our trumpet champion and crooner, who demonstrates super-hero endurance on the NY scene.* Along with Emmet & others, he understands the *gravity of this musical tradition within Black American music.* 🎺🌍 Benny has been on the front-lines throughout the pandemic & has *mobilized fellow cats to play throughout the city, while keeping hearts lifted.* And, in true form, he stopped by last night to drop some unmitigated goodness on all of us. Proving more than a casual question, *his performance of “What’s New?” is one of the most stunning offerings we’ve heard from Emmet’s crib* …Not a note, nor space in time, was left unaccounted for. 💎 *~*~*~*~*~*~ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Yes indeed, jazz family… *Emmet and the cats are Birdland ready.* 🐦✨ As a venue that’s also been a meaningful home for the Trio, their week-long residency starts tonight. It is a huge undertaking to hit the ground running after a demanding overseas tour… We deeply appreciate the time & energy poured into Monday night’s performance,…and the precious sponsorship to make it happen. 🙏🏽💯👏🏼♥️ And among the cadre of club owners who invest their heart & passion into the music, Gianni Valenti has *dedicated a space for modern masters & up and coming talent.* 🏆 With the vision of Emmet, the Trio & featured guests, we experience a generation that mirrors the exuberance of Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker, himself, & his legendary quintet. . .more than 7 decades earlier. *~*~*~*~*~*~ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ In the *summer of 2021,* Emmet, Russell, & Kyle were privileged to be the very first performers to *headline Birdland’s re-opening.* As the case for many beloved venues, small & large, the club had been shuttered for well over a year. It’s overwhelming to consider the series of events & the faithful steps towards recovery. And now, the Trio makes their second, most recent appearance. It has been a journey unlike any other. . .for all of us. This tradition, these cats, and our global jazz family, will forever have my heart ♥️🙏🏽💯 Stay swingin’… Meira *~*~*~*~*~*~ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ *The Emmet Cohen Trio Birdland Schedule* *3/29/22 - 4/02/22* (including featured guests and the vol. numbers of prior Emmet’s Place performances) ✨🍸 *Opening Night:* *Tuesday 3/29 - ft. Lucy Yeghiazaryan* (vol. 50; vol. 86) *Wednesday 3/30 - ft. Benny Benack, III* (trumpet) *& Ruben Fox* (tenor saxophone)(vol. 83, MLK Day; vol. 72, Dizzy celebration & numerous appearances by BBIII) *Thursday 3/31 - ft. the legendary George Coleman* *this performance will be *live-streamed* - please check the trio’s performance schedule & club’s *link for passes* - and definitely check out Big George in Emmet’s Master’s Legacy Series, Volume 4) *Friday 4/01 - ft. the legendary Houston Person* (tenor saxophone) (vol. 47 and vol. 59) *Saturday 4/02 - ft. Joel Ross* (vibes) (vol. 69) ♥️ *~*~*~*~*~*~ *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

[@silasradies7292]

We love you jazz-mama

[@Meira_A]

My pure love & appreciation @Silas & @Gene C …I try hard to invest my time where I feel it’s needed most…(& I respect my bandwidth!🙏🏽) Heartfelt gratitude to all who love this music, just as myself …and ‘in your own sweet way’ 🙌🏽💌 (Brubeck forever ;) *Thanks* a million, guys.

[@TopArtistJazz]

Thank you!🙏 😎

[@AntonisArfanis]

Thanks so much for all you do!

[@etta1173]

@@Meira_A more Brubeck pls (& Evans) NOT A COMPLAINT

[@leobird8756]

Lucy is a total original, what a personality in that voice! Band sounding great as usual

[@paolomicheli4325]

my mom would have said Lucy's beautiful and talented. She's surprising. that's why i keep listening to this on and on. Thanks to the guys who played so well for her. bravissimi +++++

[@kwik2hear915]

Lucy, your "phrasing" is impeccable, wow 😳‼️

[@michaelsmith1382]

so much love and good humor in the room!... appreciating being able to see them checking in with each other throughout the tunes, feel like I can witness the community they're in, all the threads of connection - -

[@silasradies7292]

Fabulous guests. Thanks as always Mr. Cohen

[@ahmedajabi2654]

I like the drummer very much!

[@andrewuk2683]

The drummer looking very dapper there! From the moment Lucy begins to sing you know it's gonna be good! As for Emmet, we love him and his talent. Great entertainment as ever which brightens my day whilst working from home. Thanks!

[@tetsuonamba8092]

I love Lucy!

[@UkuleleAversion]

41:37 That interaction between Emmet and Joe was so satisfying to hear.

[@pauldeck4500]

Oooh I love the tonal color of her voice. Very resonant and silky.

[@shermanwilcox]

Holy COW!!!! What a set!!!!

[@JGCPlayAlongs]

The absolute best!

[@cynthiaobryant6001]

Excellent version of "My Favorite Things" - yaaassssss!!!

[@pamross8561]

Everything about this is exquisite!

[@billwhitlatch961]

Joe Farnsworth one of the BEST!

[@bobzuck3733]

Ah the humanity! This is really exciting, fun music, full of humor and good nature. What a great band. Keeps me watching way longer than I thought I would. Treasure

[@wernerminholz9207]

Best kind of music to start and end the day with happiness. Live makes sence.

[@linofranceschetti8272]

Wow

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

call and response… “Call your red wagon”… “Call your red wagon”. “Call your red wagon”. Joy!

[@matth6932]

Circular Breathing run from Benny at 1:44:36? Rad.

[@user-em8st1vk7i]

Open new ERA! Super! 👍

[@jeffreycraven8154]

Screams Happiness, the changes, master musicians. This is so good!

[@jeffreycraven8154]

Damn that's gooooooooooooood!

[@secretsofaddiction1649]

LOVE this geezer. Great to know jazz lives on with young people and the new talent on show. Particularly a fan of Cyrill Aimee......Thank you Emmet for this new found life in my latter years xx

[@BluesJazzCountryHarmonica]

I have so much troubles... but only Lucy can make me calm and quit, everytime she scat I really cry of joy.She is special!

[@dannyhBMC]

TY AGAIN EMMET COHEN U MAJESTIC BEAST

[@DnBarPoet77]

Great session as always! Thanks for introducing me to the beautiful stylings and voice of Lucy! 🤩 I will surely follow her music from here on out! You need to bring her to Keystone for an engagement. 😊

[@TrudiL13]

So many brilliant musicians, and what a set. Emmet, you saved the last two years from being wasted.

[@kwik2hear915]

Dang!!! She can sang ‼️Band is smokin 😎

[@probablynoturdad]

Best music in the world.

[@lonefirhotclub1941]

Magic

[@RusticRockMusic]

Oh my, smooth and incredible just aren't even words enough.

[@jeannettepina9114]

Definitely one of the very best! It seems like I keep saying that every week, but Lucy is FABULOUS! Definitely Swinging!

[@mikeerickson1524]

WOW!

[@robertgreenaway5166]

Epic Emmet love this so so much

[@superwuper]

Bravo! Excellent, really digging it. Thank You!

[@pamhersh2250]

just plain spectacular. I loved the JALC concert tonight. Totally addicted to Emmett and Lucy

[@johnrapach9764]

Thanks!

[@cynthiaobryant6001]

ooooo so nice to have you back home! and you don't disappoint - Fantastic set!

[@monoswinger]

I'm just here to steal the chord subs.

[@cacaseabra821]

Amazing,Amazing!

[@stuartmacg]

So good.

[@johnrapach9764]

Awesome!!

[@barrytcook1]

more great great music .....

[@mariaestebanmusic]

increíbles!!

[@flavioalheira]

Congratulations

[@rmiguelrodriguez2288]

Great music played by excellent jazz guys. Congratulations.

[@martinoestate4758]

Really a great singer!

[@nora1172]

👌🎶😁Yeah: Awesome !

[@anthonydoll3780]

dawg i love her

[@Joltwise]

super fine!

[@THEKECHEXPERIENCE]

La classe !!!!

[@arthurrosch5378]

You guys are nuts! I mean that in a good way.

[@bialowolski]

Inspiring! 🔥🔥 and the bass player has a Polish name :) Thank you Emmet for another amazing home concert! Take care and keep swinging

[@cleumagoulart4351]

"As Coisas Que Eu Gosto"... Inesquecível filme da Noviça Rebelde... Agora , eternizei nesse arranjo jazsístico. Estou muito feliz! Gratidão, Emmet e convidados. Bravo!!!!!

[@cleumagoulart4351]

Nosso jazz de cada dia! Emmet, e convidados fazem esse momento de muita paz! Swuing... Bravo! Uhuuuuuu!

[@brianmessemer2973]

Oh damn you guys just played at Birdland 😱😱😱 would have LOVED to see you all live week day be damned 😭😭😭

[@ldevon2318]

Oooooo what a treat!

[@mrjazzadicto8254]

Great "Twisted" quote from Benny around 1:45:00.

[@user-rt8xp2zu5l]

훌륭한 공연이네요...

[@Meira_A]

I feel the same way! - a great show, for sure 💯🏆

[@joancarles9643]

Abris Lucy 🎶

[@UkuleleAversion]

1:26:45 Joe catches everything.

[@UkuleleAversion]

58:08 Take The A Train intro quote

[@emo-sup-sock]

nice quote at 58:06

[@Wineslacker]

when are you coming to L.A. ????

[@castle1925]

Audio is in sync now.

[@tonyd3192]

Wow! Great set. I love that they used Art Blakey's arrangement of That Old Feeling. I love that rubato intro, the vamp and those ensemble hits. Do you think they talked about that beforehand or just figured it out on the fly? Either way, I loved it

[@mariostoumbas6531]

I’m sure they were all familiar with the Art Blakey arrangement! All of these know all the important jazz recordings we’ll!

[@UkuleleAversion]

1:18:18 Get Smart?

[@UkuleleAversion]

43:18 Milestones lol

[@castle1925]

Audio is way out of sync with video!

[@Googlegnome]

Nah. You need to check your setup.

[@vladimirbalchov1231]

perdido

[@Wineslacker]

when are you coming to L.A.????