Eric Clapton, Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, Joe Sample, Steve Gadd - (Legends Live @ Montreux 1997)

[@chesterdouglas6654]

Can't believe this Jam is now 27 years old. I've been listening to it on a number of my chilled days and it never fails to make the day a whole lot better!

[@nonojazzbass73]

The dream team . Rest in peace David SANBORN

[@marshalloneill]

Just incredible. Nobody is trying to be king of the stage. They are all kings of the stage.

[@bahmanviolin2910]

You nailed it . True musicians / big ears/ no ego

[@milesborg9812]

I come back here a lot. Never disappoints.

[@DavisSchulz]

me too, its just too good.

[@philippedubois7943]

Les Héritiers de la Stax Records

[@Evan-Rhodes-b6p]

Da real legends 😀. Miller's solo with Steve gadd reminded me when I youst to play drums with my father on bass when I was just 9 years old.

[@dandan9530]

My dad was a Sax player, so thank him I started listening to this kind of music, Sanborn was his favourite sax player, and now he's mine. I love music of several genres, but this song represents my dad, and I listen to it often in the night...bye daddy! (Thank you Marcus, I'm a bass player now!)

[@derekrucker3992]

Mine also

[@goftheday489]

This is literally the best jam session I have ever seen.

[@gunthervonschneider1380]

Yeah, just replace clapton and it would be perfect.

[@mediacounts6684]

@@gunthervonschneider1380 There were other songs & I think they did several concerts together. Did you not like any of them?

[@garrydhintz8017]

That's why I love Eric Clapton and always will. He will play anything and there's nothing musically that man couldn't do.

[@firstleo4762]

Eric Clapton doin' jazz. Oh man...Mr. Slow Hand ♥️

[@ConradMason-ei8hm]

Check out ( or listen again to) Do What You Like he did with Blind Faith in the 60's he was getting his taste of free form fusion back then bc that tune had a flavor of Brubeck Take Five.

[@chrisway7113]

It just doesn’t get better than this! What an awesome line up of some of the greatest musicians in the world playing their hearts out!

[@terryhenderson3959]

I had never seen Clapton doing Smooth Jazz... This is friggin' over the top!

[@themopar426]

ginger baker claimed cream was a jazz band so eric is right at home

[@TrevWings]

This isn't smooth jazz

[@faggotsmoker9588]

He is playing the same blues licks that he plays in every other song of his. Smooth jazz, wtf?

[@JL-bu8bz]

Only using pentatonic scales.

[@JL-bu8bz]

@@faggotsmoker9588 Yes great blues licks, but thats all. No jazz scales.

[@Libanass]

Marcus Miller taught them what bass can do!!!

[@funkfanzzify]

them?

[@tonyvincent9753]

The communication between soloist and accompanists is beautiful!

[@robertsimpson1312]

Synergy of musicians inspiring each other

[@bronzegranada2860]

im a regular visitor here never tire of the seamless way they interact just musical heaven and thankyou Dave Sanborn for your playing over the years and very much RIP

[@corkydemoen910]

Joe Sampler! RIP to this maestro!

[@Wally-H]

Just a ridiculous amount of talent on that stage. I bet they really enjoyed playing together

[@funkfanzzify]

fun to watch that too

[@cassandragreene3348]

The finest together complementing each other. ❤❤❤❤ ❤ RIP David and Joe. Never ever to be forgotten! 😘😘

[@bkind2wolves]

Now that's a SUPERGROUP!

[@mariogreto3406]

What an era,for smooth jazz. Can't spell crap without rap.

[@Gexxon]

Damn i remember watching the DVD of this. I can't believe that 22 plus years has gone by since this show. Wow and it still sounds so good and fresh. Perfect for quarantine entertainment

[@alfredhead2546]

Do you know the name of the DVD?

[@Movingtothemed]

What a line up! Hero's all of them!

[@brobdj]

Very refreshing to hear Eric Clapton play in this kind of setting! Simple and effective.

[@funkfanzzify]

effective is a typical men's perception (IMO)

[@justafanintexas7913]

He's done it many times before both at Montreux and elsewhere. Are you just discovering this now?

[@Lajazz947]

Not sure what to write , I change my opinion on who’s the bomb on every solo but the Bass got to me

[@stevedrums1675]

Clapton knows these guys. He worked with Sanborn on the 'Lethal Weapon' movie and Steve Gadd has become one of his closest friends. I think Clapton enjoys these kinds of jams because he doesn't have to be HIM. He can just be a musician stretching out a bit - free from the "hits" and the regular expectations.

[@Spartanm333]

stevedrums agree but he's also smart - he only plays with quality musicians. At one stage his regular band were Nathan East Greg Philiganes Steve Gadd and Billy Preston ffs ! All journeyman legends. Another year he's in stage with George Harrison and Bob Dylan. Another B B King Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Clapton is GOD indeed.

[@vhollund]

Clapton played on an entier Crusaders album

[@duncansmith8992]

GerMart ‘other great players’ You are joking...right? Clapton? Seriously? Maybe you are not a musician.

[@juscruzenit]

Exactly--You Can't BE A MUSICIAN [and] Not Know The Legends [They ALL Started Out About The Same Era]

[@MattFoleysGhost]

Plus he gets to just be a guitar player.

[@hahabass]

Just love the way Marcus can kill it, and/or just sit on a groove.... and everything thing else in between.

[@vladamilosavljevic5437]

marcus ie hero

[@g.harris]

What makes them so unique is that while there is such cohesion between them while playing together yet all of them have very distinct and recognizable sound. You can tell each an every one of them from other musicians playing their respective instruments.

[@BarbaraWhittle]

This was killer! I’ve listened to it so many times.Everyone just playing their hearts out!!!

[@christianboddum8783]

Some people may not know this, but Clapton is a Great rythm player, and it shows here, also his sounds is very good here. much appreciated upload :-)

[@pabloperez4063]

i was thinking the same: what fantastic rythms Eric plays here!!!!!

[@ninjavigilante5311]

His playing rhythm on further down the road last waltz is a great example

[@kennykent5336]

Yeah, a rythm player but not a melodic player at all, can hear that.

[@donpearce]

Larry Carlton is better than

[@christianboddum8783]

Clapton is a solid rhythm player, for those who may miss it. Ginger Baker stated that Clapton had the gift of time, which is one of the reasons Cream worked so well, being that Jack and Ginger were jazz guys ;-)

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Eric was the guitar man at the time right after the beano album.

[@federicolopezmusic]

Exactly! his timing is flawless, it's one of his best qualities !

[@calj4377]

Oh my God ! All this Guys on the scene , They give the Best ! And Still alive ! 🙏👍

[@BarbaraWhittle]

This is what good music is all about! So good, I can listen to it every day.

[@augustuss1807]

When you search perfection on internet this video appears. Just fucking amazing.

[@notmebutyou8350]

This is freaking FANTASTIC!!!! Thank you for a great upload!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@albinahajd4451]

music is a power.....thank you very much on this performance

[@josephmorkeh-yamson410]

A fusion of all the great talents that transcends space and time ⏲️...,......heavenly divine ✨️.

[@seanbean4682]

Clapton and Marcus Miller have a fantastic musical chemistry, and the fact that it's worth noting amongst two of the best ensemble players in music history makes that even cooler.

[@jean-michellimmois9962]

Marcus sound during Steve solo is just wonderfull. Great vibrations and groove.

[@janethill1971]

Any tune David touches is mesmerizing 😊

[@juansecar2]

That rhythmic section, that one there... it's like having Zeus and Apollo playin for you. And as far as David; have a good journey to eternity maestro!

[@ChicotAlainVenturachic161]

Ouais ! Une magnifique brochette de stars du jazz fusion. Bravo les gars !!

[@TheLevi94]

Awesome sound !! It's creepy !! Congrats! 🙌👏

[@katelaurie2145]

Sweet collective The" Legends" per Joe Sample! Superb artist I am gratful to have listen to & Seen. Thx Be

[@MrAvmitra]

Great Spirit of the Seventies in reliable hands !!!!!!

[@craniofacialsurgeon]

Wonderful. Better with each view/listen. 🙏🏻

[@paulalanghorn1774]

Love Clapton such a feel phrasing everything like some of the jazzy links in hear love that tone great musicians as well with him on a another level what to pick my guitar up now 🤩🤩🤩

[@thandikhosa7489]

This is the best, each doing greatman. Steve gadd drums, miller, eric, joe all doing great

[@DANIEL-mr7br]

MARAVILLOSO, MAGNÍFICO, GRACIAS por COMPARTIR esta MARAVILLA, un SALUDO a TODOS LOS AMANTES DE LA BUENA MÚSICA.

[@twoyorkie]

total top notch everything ...thanks guys !!

[@RobertVandenberg]

You can see Clapton really enjoying the set, which is quite different from his career. His blues-oriented solo adds a unique flavor to the jazz/funk tune and it works well.

[@professional127]

Smooth and Cool Jazz, Rock , Fusion to my 👂Ears!!...Awesome!

[@patchieman1206]

Wow! The GURUS in Action! 😉😉😉😎

[@liljimitwofeatherz9735]

Looking 4 this after digging Hiram bullocks then him with Sanborn and others,finally this comes up...yes

[@bobbrogdon1792]

Take a bunch of elite musicians, give them a beat and then get out of the way and watch what happens. Incredible!

[@domenicocesaro735]

Che groove...pilastri della musica jazz rock funky...d'ascoltare e riascoltare...bello per davvero. 🎸🤔👌Complimenti dalla BIBBISS BLUES BAND DI SANT'ANTIMO IN NAPOLI italia. 😍❤️

[@trishayoung-solomon5031]

Joe Sampke is an awesome performer

[@nadiagopaul1372]

This was the best jam session ❤️

[@rafah9696]

Bravo! With this kind of programming and music, I have to subscribe to this channel!

[@lausymaus9856]

MARCUS MILLER!!!! is amazing

[@mindbringer]

Marcus! The Doctor is in...

[@gategi10]

Never tire if this track all pure genius

[@JKRost]

Incredible. What a line up!

[@yoten-tv5oc]

Best of Jazz❤

[@宮井大介-b2m]

I’ve never seen such as.....woh! great member!

[@dreyone6156]

some of the greatest musicians the genre has ever known

[@johnfairweather9188]

Gotta love Joe Sample.

[@notmebutyou8350]

I had the pleasure of seeing him twice live, and let me tell you it was fanfreakingtastic!! 🎹 🎹 🎹

[@nottobey]

It is so exciting! I love them all

[@1toknow]

R.I.H Joe Sample....GOD bless you for your music....

[@waggner2089]

Rih?

[@1toknow]

@@waggner2089 REST IN HEAVEN

[@viffer94]

Wow! What an incredible collection of talent on a single stage.

[@philipjandayran6595]

WOW... SUPERB ... MY ENERGIZER!!! LOVE IT!

[@nicolasriveros2141]

Its amazing! its the fist time to hear this incredible creation for this legends :D

[@thomasjensen3214]

I am getting sick and tired of people always bitching about Clapton only using the pentatonic scale. So what??? He does at times wander outside the this scale!! An octave has as far as I now 12 notes (including the half notes or flats/sharps) and every scale is using these notes. So how can one scale be more difficult or complex than another? It is just 12 bloody notes. Everyone can learn these scales, dorian, pentatonic, phrygian, vegetarian or whatever they are called. It is how you use them that matters. Clapton is using the pentatonic scale to the max. Maybe his focus is a bit narrow, but hey, he is a BLUES GUITARIST!! Other players use other scales. It is not more or less difficult, it is just a matter of personal taste. So stop calling Clapton a bad guitarist, he just has his style, Satana, Vai, Mclaughlin have their style, each to his own. They are all fantastic players in their own right!! Clapton was a pioneer, the first rock guitar hero in Europe!! So stop complaining and enjoy the music whether it is Clapton, Hendrix, Page, Di Meola, John Williams etc!!!

[@xlxslxlcxlx]

I love the vegetarian scale

[@NavyLeaguer]

Met a few of these guys back when, playing clubs or doing studio work, but never together . Shit, what a nice gig this is!

[@williamroark]

Surprised that STAGE doesn’t CATCH ON FIRE with those dudes on it AT THE SAME TIME!!!😎👍🙏💜✨✨✨✨ “Legends”??…..doesn’t quite cut it now….does it!!!🤩

[@ChicotAlainVenturachic161]

Mr Marcus Miller, bassiste, batteur, percussionniste, enfin, le rythme dans les veines. Bravo !!

[@syn707]

I think the description given is spot on! I lost interest in Clapton long ago. His pairings with Santana were, IMO, quite catastrophic. He fairs much better here but as described, the program was tailored for him which places great limitations on the other legends.

[@Cefdfsacq]

On the many Cream bootlegs, Clapton duets with Baker and holds fluidity and time tightly with Ginger’s challenging changes with the amps blasting.....back when he was was 22. EC is the most imitated player in history of recorded music.... more than Wes Montgomery, Charlie Christian, t bone walker....more than even his influences. Hendrix and he invented the modern language. So to the music school geeks out there who hate on him, guaranty your favorite guitarist learned to play slowing down his records and trying to copy his game.

[@janeough45]

if you want the best ...here he is ...eric clapton as given me great joy ...then now and always xxxx

[@glromes]

Man oh man! What a line up!

[@Phazur]

sometimes a bluesy or funk solo over jazz chords can be way better than complex jazz solo's. Anyway in this track (which isn't really that jazzy), all players played great

[@ovalie38]

Ce que je trouve génial au Festival de Montreux c'est la rencontre improbable de musiciens qui ne se seraient jamais rencontrés nul part ailleurs. La première fois que j'en ai entendu parler de ce festival c'était dans les années '82. Marcus Miller, Dave Sanborn, Steeve Gadd, Randy Crawford (interprétant "Imagine"), Jaco Pastorius, les Brecker Bros, etc.... C'était une vraie la folie.

[@wilderjai]

Dave Sanborn ❤️❤️🎷🎷 Joe Sample 🎹🎹 Eric Clapton 🎸🎸🎸 This does not get old . Here in 2022 .

[@GodOfVictory501]

God, these guys are pretty good. I'm looking for a band for my wedding - I might look them up.

[@PeterGarofalo]

they're pretty cheap , they 'll play for a few beers , n finger buffet.

[@groovemaster8632]

Then you're rich as fuck lol!!!!

[@funkfanzzify]

yeah yeah yeah funky funky funky

[@phillipmeintjies3794]

James ingram

[@pabloperez4063]

hahaha

[@pentaclofdoom]

love joe sample's chorus :o

[@phyllispetras3369]

THANK YOU WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DavisSchulz]

awesome

[@jeanclaudelamseck3440]

Davis Schulz i

[@azche24ify]

This shows, that a bunch of top musicians can make even Clapton feel comfortable outside of his comfort zone.

[@funkfanzzify]

what? comfort zone?

[@gattifabrice8578]

If I may I do not think so. He does not show a capacity to play with his other. His solo is too complicated, no progression. I think this kind of sessions show really his limits, and it is normal and ok.

[@renedessessandre42]

Agreed. But he is showing that he is better than Hendrix:)

[@seethoseareyourtearsman.1758]

René Dessessandre nope bud

[@theressamurphy2996]

Sweet Sweet music together...love it🎸🎸🎸🎤🎶🎵🎶🎤🎸😍😍😍😍

[@MikeFanger]

These gentlemen are the cream of the crop

[@vedder10]

RIP Mr. Sanborn

[@PhillipLandmeier]

Clapton does okay here. Very nice.

[@Marunius]

Giving a like for the spot-on description!

[@EMasteringCargeJrbass]

Steve Gadd, que batera. Simples e viceral sempre.

[@DrSiladityaRaySUBSCRIBEJOIN]

What a line - up !! and what a stuff !!

[@井田貴幸]

20年前に出会った。38の誕生日に見つけられて本当に良かった。マーカスミラー、サンボーン。ありがとう。

[@tomsheppard395]

Eric Clapton was in heaven,... Marcus Miller, Steve Gadd, Joe Sample, & Sanbornm ,...holy sh%^&T the NASTER slapper MM!

[@marcfer1265]

Un grand moment !

[@Thalarctos.]

Là !! c'est du sérieux ...

[@Coltranecito]

Great groovy funky of each ones!!!

[@nazarenobisson9401]

AMAZING!!!

[@leoneeltula8882]

It's fantastic 🎶

[@Carlos31416]

He's NOT only the guy the crowd came to hear. To call Miller, Gadd or Sanborn "superb musicians" seems a little bit belittling the place they occupy in music. My ignorance makes that I didn't hear of Joe Sample before, but he has clearly his place amongst those GIANTS. I think the was excited about hearing how all of them would play together ! Wow!!

[@ayissidavelapaix7816]

the drummer is the best for me. he killed everything. i now know why he came at the end.

[@hendrawanwidjaja1444]

Ayissi Dave La Paix surely steve gadd 👍

[@gunthervonschneider1380]

"The drummer"..................

[@allfasten]

Everyone's a master in own right in this crew.