George Howard: "No No"

[@TunmisheOkeDeliverance]

He and Najee tore up the late 80s and early 90s. RIP bro.

[@chowter]

Truth 👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆👆 I still listen to George and Najee is insanely fresh all these years

[@martineutsey2209]

Yep for sure! 🎷🎶

[@michaeldew1508]

I was in high school when he was hot, I was still a Sanborn, Kenny, Charlie, and John guy but had NO idea we lost George Howard so long ago until yesterday. I can listen to this song and visualize road trips with mom, Dad getting ready for a barbecue, family reunion card games. Never be alone!

[@dr.jamieadamspleasantph.d.1609]

He was one of the best! Saw him in concert many times.

[@kimthornton362]

This was the first piece of jazz I purchased, his music fills and touches your soul. Rest in heaven George ❤

[@djceejaay]

I dont think this generation can really know how much this man meant to us. RIP George Howard. You got me through many times I was going through when I was in the service back in the late 1980's to 1990's. The saying is..."the good die young.." RIP George.

[@roncoleman7813]

Wow?! I second that to the tee! I was in the USAF '84 - '90. This track brings me right back & sets off a series of emotions...in a GOOD way!!

[@lizgoodwin1812]

Beautifully said and I agree wholeheartedly! Just treasures! I'm grateful that we could experience their art and hopefully, new generations will seek out such excellent and iconic artists! Blessings to you and all!😇🎼🎵🎶

[@dash00723]

I want to his funeral in Philly.

[@Chutney1luv]

I totally agree with you! He is truly missed! R.I.P. George Howard. 🙏🎷🙏

[@tawanahawkins7855]

You and me both!!! I felt like the wind had been knocked out of me when he passed away.

[@VP-fr3cj]

This that grown folks quiet storm music. Good memories🙌🏾

[@mikebaker7355]

R.I.P.....KING!...this song is awesome!...never gets old...I cruise on the highway with this blasting🙏

[@elisabetsarai4673]

IM STILL JAMMIN!!! LONG LIVE GEROGE HOWARD!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@amontjohnson2028]

Nothing like starting a Saturday morning with this song playing

[@kimthornton362]

This was the first jazz album I purchased, still a masterpiece! His music settles in your soul! RIP George 💖❤💕

[@dash00723]

Absolutely

[@Chutney1luv]

You ain't lying!! 🎷🎷🎷

[@racqueldouglas7778]

Nothing, while you are making brunch

[@harveyhankerson4307]

OMG yes !!

[@ronaldwilson1431]

This song! The younger generation should explore this kind of music! I promise, it will change your life!!

[@henryclemons9769]

we can only do our part ,making sure to pass it on

[@ronaldwilson1431]

@@henryclemons9769 point taken.

[@LadybugGreetings]

This never ever gets old to me. Just beautiful.

[@michaelunity7796]

We need this type music more than ever now.

[@charismawilliams1086]

This man was and still is a master saxophonist of the smooth jazz genre. I love this brother and his music, all of it. My only regret is that I did not get the chance to see and here him live in concert here in Norfolk VA. However, George Howard, I will meet You with our FATHER in Heaven.Rest on my brother.

[@William_sJazzLoft]

Did he come to the Hampton Roads area?!! When?

[@tnewbern8540]

One of the best jazz fusion artist Ever. One of my favorites. Missed but not Forgotten. His music remains relevant and powerful.

[@konradfitzgerald]

List some other good ones

[@MrFeelinoPaine1]

I first became aware of George Howard in the very early 80's and was totally blown away !!! If you think about it, he was a true pioneer in the Smooth Jazz field ... utilizing many RnB songs and smoothing them out like we had never experienced before that on a regular basis also employing vocals which today we would label Neo-Jazz. Yes, we MUST applaud his foresight into the newly created genre of the time which was (and still is) what we embrace to this very day. R.I.P. George, you are missed

[@edmaphet6]

Jazz needs to come back to Cincinnati and if it does I'll burn up the air waves with this song. Thanks JazzyFaReal for keep it Real.

[@philalexander7902]

August 31, 2024! Absolutely loved this song when i was in college. George Howard was one of a kind.

[@WillsJazzLoft]

I'm listening on a Turnabout Thursday during my lunch hour. You know that it feels good!

[@jerrypowell7676]

"With me you'll always find a friend." Used to listen to this album all the time when it came out. Still have it. Reading the posts below is how I found out that this great musician has passed. Rest peacefully Mr. George Howard. Never knew you personally but with me you'll always find a friend...Peace!!!!!

[@tawanahawkins7855]

Hands down my very favorite George Howard cd.

[@jerrypowell7676]

@@tawanahawkins7855 thank you for turning me on to Pete Belasco's My Eyes. I WILL be listening to more of him!!

[@tawanahawkins7855]

@@jerrypowell7676 You’re truly welcome!! I absolutely love his voice!!!!

[@racqueldouglas7778]

I didn't know that. I came looking for this song, my mom played it all the time in the car.

[@anthonyrichie390]

The Best Saxophone 🎷 Player. R.I.P. George Howard.

[@rmartin876]

I saw George at the Fox Theatre and he was brilliant. Love this man and his talent! Miss you George!

[@richardchew8945]

That transition mid song is amazing...mis you George Howard...still great memories...RIP!!

[@djlikthatjackson8657]

George Howard RIP man this a road song driving and chilling along the way. This is truly a classic piece No No .

[@JudahTribe-lt3ur]

I don't know how many times I keep listening to this classic? I'll never grow tired of hearing it. I love it.

[@aj1257]

I FEEL YOU ON THAT. I'VE BEEN LISTENING TO THIS SONG SINCE I WAS QUITE YOUNG. IT IS A CLASSIC AND CAN ALWAYS PUT ME IN A BETTER MOOD.

[@nanjacks913]

Me too! :-)

[@nanjacks913]

I feel the same way!

[@ref69]

+Judah Tribe1969 Same here! He is missed so much.. (R.I.P.)

[@kurtmarsalisjazzm8415]

As do I

[@tyronebroadnax8751]

One Of My Good Friends Had Just Brought A Cadillac Seville, And I Was Riding In It With Him One Day, And He Popped This Tune In, I Have Loved This Song Ever Since. To My Brother/Friend In Heaven,,, Thank You George Edwards!!!!

[@harveyhankerson8359]

Oh wow. This song brings so many good memories. My father just brought a brand new Mercedes Benz.. and when we drove it off the lot.. he turned the radio on.. and this song was playing. He turned it up.. step on the GAS… and off we went !! 🥲🥲🥲🥲🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🙏🙏

[@neilsoulman]

My part is that funky, "funky,: OH NO, refrain, love it when he cross the bridge, and how he builds up to it! he was butter on that fish hook, can't believe he's gone, same with Art Porter & Grover! So glad he left behind some love we can all share!!!

[@LEZLIE_PURPLE_PEONIES]

I loved this CD and this song was my favorite! He's so missed.

[@loveevermore1]

The greatest I have ever heard. rip George - you are missed

[@kimthornton362]

EVERY day❤💗💘💞💖

[@4.carmeljwn]

truly missed🎶❤💕🥰

[@Chutney1luv]

I still miss him everyday; as well!!. 🌴🏖🌴

[@marcusanderson933]

This jam is a masterpiece! R.I.P legend! 🎼🎷

[@gallys7347]

I miss the smooth sounds of George. I would have loved to hear Grover, David, Herbie, Ronnie, George, Stanley and so many more all just on the set at the same time jammin

[@deborahriddle8630]

me too!

[@lizgoodwin1812]

Gallys: I surely agree with you! I love this song from his "Nice Place to Be" album...so playful sonically yet with heartfelt lyrics! Saxophone titan Walter Beasley does a wonderful rendition of it on his latest offering "Going Home." I know that it sounds cliché but we know that no one sounded like George Howard--not then and not today! He really created and maintained his own sonic lane on soprano saxophone. It's truly heartbreaking that Art Porter (1996); underrated guitarist Zachary Breaux (1997); George Howard (1998), and Grover Washington Jr.(1999), each passed away in consecutive years--as aforementioned! Each was still quite young (Porter, 35 years old); Breaux (36 yrs.old); Howard (41 yrs old); and Washington (56 yrs old). Grover Washington Jr. and George Howard left a wealth of melodic musical material, while Porter and Breaux each did four great albums apiece. Though grateful for each wonderful musician's tremendous accomplishments, We can't help but wonder how their careers would be today as the industry (with social media, etc) has shifted musical gears significantly! I'm sure that George Howard and his peers and predecessors still would be thriving! It's just fascinating to me how the industry was different while they were here--as if they were in a time capsule. I'm happy that we still have their music. I just hope that their legacy always will be remembered and maintained as they were priceless architects of the genre specifically, and in music generally! Thank you and God bless! They all mean a lot to us all! 🎼🎵🎶

[@lizgoodwin1812]

And Gallys, that would be some kind of Soundstage, as you said, to have all of those masters on one platform at the same time! Wow!..If only!! Thanks again and God bless!😇🎼🎵🎶

[@nicanorsmith5658]

@@deborahriddle8630 ghhhhhhhghgghgggggghvggg

[@jamesrochelle383]

I'm a true George Howard fan, got all of his stuff on either CD or lp, one of the greatest sax players of the modern era, truly missed by all who had the privilege of seeing him perform live and on wax, rip brother.

[@wilsonharris9873]

I am a big fan of George Howard & I always love his various type of jazz music & how God used him. Amen.

[@hortontrev]

This Is just one of many beautifully arranged and executed smooth groove by one of worlds foremost saxaphonist we reaaly miss you George. Much Love My Brother.

[@markdickerson2122]

My Mom loved this song from 1986, which started my love for smooth jazz. May my Mother be resting in peace. AMEN! #HUMBLE🙏🏽❤️

[@leebutz4727]

🙏🏿

[@smarti1809]

I've been trying to find this song forever. My dad listened to this song a lot when I was a kid but I never knew the name of it. Awesome song

[@MsTexas73]

My mother wore this album out. My favorite of his albums was the one before it, "Love Will Follow". But I love this one too.

[@oussillah5373]

Hrorgr Howard"No no"...

[@oussillah5373]

George Howard's song "No no"...

[@shadesofsoulproductions2924]

Finally! I've been searching for years by every lyric EXCEPT "no no". Lawd, I found it.

[@tyronewilliams8113]

Thanks good 🎶

[@daisywoodsakacocoagriot5883]

My late husband and I used to listen to this song all the time. When I feel down I listen to it because the memories remind me he is still with me. 🙂

[@Siwelynot]

one of my top 20 jazz jams of all-time. RIP GH.

[@broomyUK]

Sadly missed. What a talent.

[@Chutney1luv]

Yes, but he will live on in his music! 🎷❤️

[@alvinmay8384]

R I P MY BROTHER, AND UR MUSIC WILL NEVER DIE AS LONG AS I LIVE." NO NO"

[@angelfoster5306]

i began listening to George Howard when I was 16 after a very special friend of the family passed. It helped me make it through those times I'm now 46 and I still enjoy No No it's very soothing.

[@marvinscurryjr9803]

I heard this on cassette many years ago, and loved it since then. Bad brother RIP love u Man!!!

[@la-tonyac.7312]

I was in the eight grade when I fell in LOVE with the sax. When I heard George or Grover I was mesmerized! I was saddened to hear that he passed. He and Grover both left us to soon but they both left the world great treasures. RIP you're truly missed but your music will LIVE forever!

[@essayon82]

I totally agree with you La-Tonya C

[@variousspaces4663]

The Chase

[@jgreen4715]

Rod Gossett A different groove than Coltrane and Miles, we love them all!

[@MrQmason]

That's right, they all were great :)@@jgreen4715

[@Chutney1luv]

That's right!! 💯

[@gusmihailovichstaff6314]

One of the my favourite music memories ever was catching GH in '86 at an outdoor JUly concert in Detroit playing this song on a stage with thousands dancing on the field grounds..then the thunderstorms exploded but George manages to finish the song before the concert is finally cancelled due to weather....it was a magical moment!

[@nanjacks913]

I was there!! :)

[@16davelle]

Man do I miss George Howard rest in peace brother

[@16davelle]

41 was way too young to leave us,That lymphoma is no joke and it blows me away that it's been 18 years since we lost him

[@kimthornton362]

16davelle so incredibly sad and missed💔💗💞

[@16davelle]

Kim Thornton Missed and very needed musically because when it comes to his style of jazz the pickings are very slim.Take care and may peace always be with you

[@stanbergwijn1684]

one of my all time favorite tune thank you George.

[@edsobk]

I really miss this Artist. I was just a kid back in the 80's when I started listening to him. A great loss to smooth jazz.

[@kennethgeorge1523]

My Man! There is no Smooth Jazz without this brother. RIP George

[@lpgrv71]

this song for some reason lifts up my spirit i loved george howard he was the best

[@Chutney1luv]

Mine too!! 🎷❤️

[@AFRICANSWON]

I was shocked 😢when I saw that he had passed away. I was buying all of his albums and cds and didn’t know RIH George Howard. Your music is amazing!!

[@JazzyFaReal]

I was shocked too when someone mentioned in the comments not so long after I've posted this video.

[@soap1919jt]

Anyone who would make it known that they dislike this song ... something is wrong with THEM. Rest in peace, George. I so miss you, dear brother. Your spirit and your music lives on.

[@annmoses92]

George Howard was truly a gifted and talented man. He truly had his on style.

[@cashcurry9978]

RIP George, what a Philly Great, it always starts in Philly, Its a city I can not explain you have to be raised and live there to understand!

[@4.carmeljwn]

Yup we have a lot of precious gems 💎

[@sonofhtown7667]

THIS is the brother that really made me a "smooth jazz" fan ! Great cut ! R.I.P. George , you are still missed.

[@Chutney1luv]

Oh yes!! 🎶 🎷

[@lincoln3000]

Nobody is playing that sax like the late great George Howard!

[@lisae9958]

My favorite jazz album from the 80's - love me some George Howard!! I was in my 20's during this time and this album brings back so many memories - most of them good!! I feel sorry for this current generation who don't know anything about this music - real music . . .

[@harveyhankerson4307]

Oh yeah. I remember hearing this on the radio station.. I just felt so wonderful when this song came on !!!

[@jturn365401]

Truely missed, but never forgotten ❤❤❤

[@darrenschiele7628]

Missing you George. Although your life was short; glad to still have these moments to cherish. RIP

[@nkechi64]

one of my all time favorite cuts ever. George and his sax on this cut whew it does something to me. joy and sorrow all at the same time.

[@kimthornton362]

His music has a way of touching your soul, making it happy breathing life into it...miss him so much! RIP

[@tonyswann4558]

This man was Great!!! I remember when you had to have talent to make an album. It is sad to see what passes for music today. George Howard could make that Sax sing, this music and music from that era gets better with the passing of time.

[@carstt225]

so true😞

[@wendellbrooks6736]

Awesome

[@lizgoodwin1812]

You couldn't have said it any better, Tony Swann!! You truly appreciate the outstanding craftsmanship of George Howard and other late, greats such as Grover Washington Jr., Art Porter, Wilton Felder, Noel Pointer, Joe Sample, Wayne Henderson, Zachary Breaux, and countless others!! As you said, you really appreciate their signature stamp as they have left an indelible, incomparable stamp on the genre and music overall! Thank you again and God bless you and our musical masters aforementioned! They are cherished!🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🎼🎵🎶

[@4.carmeljwn]

@@lizgoodwin1812 well said!

[@lizgoodwin1812]

@@4.carmeljwn Thank you. Blessings to you!😊

[@doc2skate]

This was the very first song on his "A Nice Place To Be" cassette (remember those?). It got me through some very hectic moments.

[@MrQmason]

Yes.... I remember placing the cassette in my car audio after I bought and it blew me away as I was riding through town..... awesome memories.....RIP George.

[@patritablackston2064]

YES! I had it. 😂

[@cynthiakennie9727]

I have that album and loved that song too.

[@Purpleturtlehurtler]

I was today years old when my neighbor turned me onto this artist.

[@Chutney1luv]

It's April 2024 and I still love this Jazz Saxophonist! George Howard wraps you up in love with this iconic jazzy instrumental song! Love it so much! ❤️🎶🎷🎶 🎷❤️

[@JBKeville]

one of my favorite '80s smooth jazz cuts.

[@kristydevi3192]

Dreamt about him playing at my wedding...tears came to my eyes when I found out he passed. What a talented artist!

[@Eric4471066]

This is my all-time favorite George Howard jam!!! I fell in love with this song when it first came out!!! RIP, Mr. Howard

[@michaelunity7796]

Eric I'm right with you! It's personal for me!

[@4.carmeljwn]

me too!!!

[@TeriCollins273]

Mo vCard E re ewww

[@Chutney1luv]

Me toooo!! 🎷🎷🎷❤️

[@nateraineyIII]

PURE JAZZ HEAT!!

[@henrybrown1268]

This is a great tribute to the late, great George Howard. He was and still is my favorite smooth jazz artist of all-time! I have every one of his recordings on vinyl and cd. May he continue to rest in peace.

[@butterflylovenj7300]

My mom would clean while blasting this. Miss the 80s.

[@JazzyFaReal]

I see now this song, ( and a lot other songs) carried a lot of weight for a lot of people as it did me. So, Please continue to listen and share your experiences. My experience wasn't exactly a good one, but I needed a song like this to help me. Thanks

[@WillsJazzLoft]

It's now included on my Leisurely Lunch playlist 😊☺️🙂🎼🎵🎧

[@Later-h5t]

Wow!!! What a blast from my (our) past. Thanks for sharing. Back in '85 all was well a new marriage, new children and at the time D.C. was the place where I (we) made a lot of cash & made friends from all over in every language. And now we want to blow each other away. Rest on bro' I never will forget.

[@Ironman875]

It's tracks like this that makes me miss the original CD 101.9 New York City's smooth jazz station before it changed its format.

[@mosesmarcus2889]

MOST DEFINITELY!!! I MISS THAT TIME SOOO MUCH..... GROWING UP IN NYC

[@terencedove5047]

The ORIGINAL CD 101.9! How I MISS that original station and its musical format!

[@shotsenn]

George Howard was THE man!! He left us way to soon at the tender age of 41 in 1998. R.I.P My Brother. YOU ARE TRULY MISSED!!

[@dr.jamieadamspleasantph.d.1609]

Yes! Gone to soon

[@harveyhankerson8359]

So very sad. I ran into him . At a BMW dealership in Philadelphia. What a nice gentleman. !! He was looking at some new cars. So very nice. !! One year later. He was gone. I couldn’t believe it !!

[@patrizialococo2903]

I love this groove...

[@franciamessado5326]

My Favourite all time tune as expressed from George Howard!

[@kedar.28]

This is my morning song i play it every morning while I'm getting ready to start my day....love, love, love it!

[@michaelunity7796]

Keda it fits the times we are currently faced with.

[@JazzyJ5G]

This was my theme song in the summer of '87 on my road trip from Seattle to San Diego and back.

[@GoodVibesNewlevel2023]

J Green Yessss I remember that year!

[@Marc_Masters]

pre tell

[@JazzyJ5G]

I just saw that this album is available again on CD for $10 on Amazon! It's on it's way. Woooo!

[@Chutney1luv]

JazzyG, that was a trip! At least you drove in style, with this classic! 🎷🎷🎷

[@JazzyJ5G]

@@Chutney1luv that is for sure. 😊

[@robertdavis9823]

Classic it does not get any better!! All the way and back!!

[@Chutney1luv]

Exactly Robert!! 💯 🎷🎷🎷

[@lsapluspartnersllc8082]

This song got me through some tough times when my Mother died. Its timeless.

[@silvesterhampton4024]

Incomparable .. -- that's all I can say!!

[@wandahicks9509]

Nothing like the 80's jazz

[@raymondramirez9129]

George Howard gone but not forgotton

[@venusburgess7033]

I love George Howard. He is missed but I am thankful I can still hear the old classics on you tube!

[@garvinwilson5728]

I heard this jam, when I first moved to Atlanta .

[@jamiecousins254]

I finally found this song. I was a kid when I saw him playing this song in a late night show. Arsenio Hall was hosting (this was before the Arsenio Hall Show). He jammed that night. This was my first time seeing and hearing a soprano sax. This piece of music is incredible.

[@JPJamas]

......it's amazing how some songs IMMEDIATELY take you back!!! Unquestionably a timeless piece phonic utopia!

[@nanjacks913]

Memories of Smooth Jazz, WJZZ in Detroit.. How I miss that station and cuts like this one.

[@glenngreen9611]

You are so right!

[@jenniferwilliams7463]

Nancy Jackson I agree 👍

[@nanjacks913]

🎶 ​@@glenngreen9611

[@nanjacks913]

​@@jenniferwilliams7463🎶

[@venitiwilliams7063]

Thank you for visiting The Farish Street Festival back in 1997. RIP .. love never fails.

[@katejones7177]

ooh, will always Luv George Howard. great music never dies!

[@boagosethebe4324]

❤❤The rhythm that he carries❤❤This guy is carressing the saxophone. Great respect❤

[@DavidD1815]

George Howard always flew under the radar as a Jazz artist in the 80's ....Not sure why, but this song is a classic in the true sense of the word ...

[@consuelita1953]

I still love this song after all these years - Rest Easy George Howard

[@DKTCHIKC]

What a awesome talent he was. He'd me me a fan when he released, Stepping out . RIP George❤️❤️❤️😄!

[@julietaruano1227]

lively songs,always loved it...so inspiring for a lifetime...

[@julietaruano1227]

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[@ebbyallen]

A timeless classic. Listen to these words. They ring true for FRIENDS.

[@jgreen4715]

A heavenly melody with well contructed harmonic phrases!

[@carstt225]

Lovely instrumental reminds me of my teens driving in my vw beetle great memories,thank you Mr Howard 😊

[@fryelee11]

Wore this CD out back in the day. Love brother George! Rest in peace Mr. Howard, you are missed.

[@Chutney1luv]

I did too!! 🎷❤️❤️❤️

[@bignewt41]

I love George Howard, but this has to be my favorite!

[@4.carmeljwn]

🙌🏿👍🏽❤🤴🏾

[@Chutney1luv]

Mine too!! 🎷❤️❤️

[@augustinewekesa9403]

Simply unbeatable on the sax. Grew up listening to this.

[@mabelly14]

I was stationed at Spangdahlem AB Germany and purchased the CD and recorded it on my Teac cassette recorder to play in my car cruising on the autobahn. Back in the day.

[@kirbyjones9400]

MY JAM !

[@MRBIGSTUFF6886]

This dude was bad. I first started listening to his songs in Europe back in 1985 didn't know he passed. His music lives !

[@jeremiahdavis6012]

I didn't know he passed till I posted this video.

[@N.N672]

been trying to find this song for years!! one of the best !

[@ronnimartin7033]

George Howard was phenomenal!! Truly enjoyed his music!! Never forgotten!!