the SMOOTHEST sax solo

[@5thkiechannel]

His musical IQ is so fucking high he’s got the syrup and he can swing. Honestly this player is bordering on virtuoso

[@EndOfStates]

BORDERING??

[@branca0907]

@@EndOfStates Yeah he's just on the top border waiting for a higher category than virtuoso to be created just to pop right into

[@thenotoriusbp]

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[@jamiekarlstevensmusic3361]

Patrick's going to be one of those players that gets studied in jazz courses in like 2100.

[@theblackbasketball]

Fr

[@tallreversd]

I thought it was a tenor from how smooth the sound was but it’s an alto

[@semikolondev]

Took most of Japanese jazz, hope not

[@brycewalburn3926]

​@@tallreversdI thought it was an alto from how it sounded like the exact range of an alto

[@michaelfoxbrass]

Despite of what a technical beast and beautiful player he is now, there’s so much more he’ll become!

[@ChrisBevanBass]

Love this solo so much, but also shout out to the INCREDIBLE rhythm section who elevate it even further! Changing through so many awesome feels, and then the ride finally coming in at 1:59 is perfection 😩

[@h0lly_blue]

man was thumping that bass, gotta love it

[@ColdDrill]

Also shoutout to the plants for providing Oxygen behind, nature's truly a blessing from god

[@hugepat251]

Did you see the drummer flip his stick at that moment too? Legendary

[@TanYonghao]

2:37 solo so fire that the camera couldnt handle it

[@pseudonymos_]

1:19 i think as musicians we all know the feeling Patrick must have felt here and the band as well. It's like nothing else in the world. It's what we live for. Thank you

[@antekallen3162]

Damn straight

[@zaikoreborn969]

You damn right

[@FNBRVolts]

Perfection

[@vivwright5517]

drumming with babish

[@nicolasperez4443]

great bassist feeding the energy. if you listen youll hear the bass carry the melody and move the changes while giving a nice feel good stuff

[@cooldebt]

Russell Hall is brilliant. Emmet also has Yasushi Nakamura and Philip Norris play bass in his trio and they are incredible bassists too.

[@MiddieTV]

👍

[@BlazerDuckGoG]

👍

[@scottmclagan4276]

Oh my, I'm embarassed to say I hadn't heard of Patrick. Not only a deep understanding of the chord changes, but also stylistic nuance, and he quotes all kind of great licks with the greatest of ease. Wow. I need to watch again, and again, and again....

[@cooldebt]

All his Emmet's Place episodes were great as are all Pat's J-Music Ensemble stuff. I'm a Consouls fan so some years ago got a YT recommendation for J-Music and I was immediately transfixed by Pat's playing. Every note has life and soul.

[@bakedmomo5693]

i personally know/discovered him through one of adam neely videos with the jmusic ensemble that cooldebt mentioned, then through him getting hired to perform on fighting game tournaments

[@devakari8347]

I think we all had this phase lmao

[@KissatenArchives]

I met Patrick on what was coincidentally his birthday one evening at a jazz bar in Tokyo, he owned the night. Phenomenal sax player, and an all-round great guy!

[@MiddieTV]

😮

[@dbloese]

And did you notice Patrick is wearing an anime shirt?

[@puddingchewer1018]

About time George transcribed this solo. Its legendary!

[@GeorgeCollier]

only took two years since the channel’s inception 😂

[@jazznutz]

I'm just as impressed that someone can transcribe this.

[@xethanndonttryme6983]

Comparing this transcription to Sharp Eleven’s transcription of Patrick Bartley’s solo, I think this one didn’t really highlight the nuances between using flats and sharps to highlight chord shapes and notated certain things that can’t really be described by sheet music (hence all the appoggiaturas) along with certain quotes (like “Lester leaps in” at the end) that aren’t transcribed correctly. But, the pitches are accurate and even catches certain notes that sharp eleven missed. Nevertheless it’s still beautifully transcribed.

[@rasmusn.e.m1064]

I love how sweet his high notes are

[@ajbp95]

When a solo doesn't sounds like a solo you know it's a great one!

[@tsax3027]

3:04 My favorite and most beautiful phrase ever!

[@joeplavin]

That shit has been stuck in my head nonstop

[@whispur]

I feel this so much, the first time I gave it a listen it was stuck in my head for like a week lol

[@dustins382]

Wow. It's odd, I can hear Bird, Cannonball, maybe some old Bix Biderbeck bouncy influence, just a wide variety of influences that sound very very traditional jazz, yet he does these perfect modern modulations slipped in where he really plays outside, then plays "traditional" again. Yet through the whole this he's got a very unique and personal style.

[@ttroyscarrlett]

he also mess with that classic alto growl sound that you used to hear I love it

[@ethanp5948]

Well, he's the founder of the j-music ensemble after all!

[@stuartthegoldsmith]

I heard some references to the Django reinhardt recording too tbh

[@SaxmanUSMC]

Pat has mentioned Bix a few times when he has talked about techniques and feel during his streams. Definitely is one of his noticeable influences.

[@dustins382]

@@SaxmanUSMC sweet! I didn't think I was far off on that one. Thanks for letting me know.

[@TheEuphologist]

I would like to casually point attention to Patrick's solo in the live performance of "The Days When My Mother Was There". Absolutely amazing. Probably my favorite sax solo of all time.

[@cooldebt]

Oooh, yes. For the uninitiated, J-Music Ensemble has some really great solos from all the band members but I think Corridors of Time from the Black Cat LES sessions is unforgettable

[@PatrickBartleyMusic]

Thank you so much. It means a lot to me that you still remember J-MUSIC.

[@robsonclark9678]

​@@cooldebtyes! I was just finding it (couldnt remember if it was on Millennial fair or Corridors of time). That solo is literally what got me to subscribe and excitedly see what else they churned out over the years... Was not disappointed! I love their passion for the music and the games coming through :).

[@kastrull3288]

@@PatrickBartleyMusic could never forget, some of my absolute favorite recordings

[@ttroyscarrlett]

​@@PatrickBartleyMusicthe persona 5 cover is how I originally found you!!! and then I saw you guys' cover of Tank! and then my friend was showing me a video of you soloing over splatoon music, and THEN I saw the outdoor performance of after you've gone. that's definitely when you became a favorite.

[@5thkiechannel]

3:00 gorgeously emotional phrase

[@atomatopia1]

I don’t think there exists a better possible start to the phrase at 1:18

[@petealonso8227]

I've listened to this solo about 20 times and I just noticed an awesome moment between Russell hall and emmet cohen at 1:47 when Russell starts this descending sequential pattern and emmet catches it like 2 bars later and plays it with him. They're always listening so intently to each other it makes the rhythm section swing so hard

[@alexww8606]

Great spot

[@kyle_nguyener]

great catch

[@taichingkan79]

I didn't even realise it was Emmet playing the second time until you said it

[@AldricLopezVergara]

2:14 just shows how good all of this guys are, without even glancing at each other they all got the musical idea and hit those beats together

[@germangonzalez4347]

How did they do that? Genuinely curious

[@haon7272w]

@@germangonzalez4347It’s a piece of musical vocabulary from another song. All of these guys know that tune, so when Patrick played a line from it, they all picked up on it. Look up Patrick Bartley’s video on this song and his performance. He explains it there better.

[@monster-mag]

0:17 Russell Hall on Bass reaction to Bartley's "out of time" moment is so funny 😆

[@fasanov123]

Man he's genuinely one of the greatest soloists i've ever heard. This guy is all about that vibe and style. I love how serious and refined his technique is and then you go to his youtube and it's just him covering splatoon and persona tracks. Absolutely one of my favorite musicians.

[@Scruxyy]

2:14 is absolute perfection.

[@ennexthefox]

Patrick's control over the saxophone is just incredible. Floating in and out of altissimo ranges like it's part of the normal range of the instrument is just inhuman.

[@jstKidding_]

My band instructor would play this at the beginning of every class as we were getting our shit prepared. I've listened to this song far to many times to be okay

[@lachlanfinch]

That high G at 3:06 is like nothin else. So much passion

[@thiime]

I get goosebumps every single time I hear that passage It's simply amazing

[@NACHOZMusic]

I'm just goanna say it; one of the greatest solos ever taken. Period.

[@stevenhugley4025]

Y’all! Solo was unreal! But hear me out… That rhythm section!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@h0lly_blue]

trumpet guy just vibing in the back is a mood

[@rubenbadillo5009]

The solo that goes before I'm up for improv :

[@williammurray1620]

Oh my...that was so bad ass! What at talent. And yeah, that rhythm section, so on point!!

[@Floof_Boof]

God, he's so fluent and smooth it almost feels like he's talking with his instrument. Love that homage to Jones Girl at 1:20!

[@bestpenissucker]

what song?

[@aidantf8]

not really a “homage,” he’s just repeating a note-definitely not unique, or even originated with the jones girl

[@JoshPlaysSax]

Incredible. His tone and voicing is unlike anything I've ever heard, and he's doing it at a fast pace. Bravo 👏

[@Yurei_desu...]

Why did it take me this long to realize that I was reading George and not Jacob when looking at this channel name 😭 I genuinely thought this was Jacob’s channel for the longest time.

[@MiddieTV]

XD

[@FNBRVolts]

2:15 that comping line up is actual perfection

[@shushihion1926]

Just look at the trumpeter and the percussionist. THEY KNOW.

[@Haargeroya]

absolutely speechless. I need to practice

[@jaredkhan8743]

Ikr I feel like practicing rn lmaoo

[@Ryogenshe]

Nice to see Pat getting some love

[@jonii5739]

Yeah we've been waiting for this transcription

[@MVXXll]

Ive never thought that playing the sax would be cool until now, but now i am in a rabit hole of cool sax solos and videos... might buy myself one😭

[@sleepymarauder4178]

This feels like a sunny day, a walk in the park, a beachday with friends. Amazing solo

[@charliemontholon]

To all the sax players out there: This is an example for just one word of appreciation : A monster!

[@MVXXll]

These guys are so good together!

[@felixreina-henriksen1963]

im actually mad about hearing this because i genuinely have never heard a better sax solo and now everything else i listen to just has me wanting more

[@The_SSSlopper]

Listen to the version they did live. The solo is just as good if not better

[@chadley_musings]

Oh man what a masterclass. Holy hell Patrick is such an amazing beast

[@mallardduck7929]

absolutely incredible

[@DaGhost141]

This exact quartett is INSANE, especially the classy drumming and piano make it sounds super swinging. Patrick Bartley just goes crazy, one of my favorite sax solos of all time

[@johnwillis5279]

ten seconds in i just have to honor Moby in the back. What a humble character you are for realizing your back up potential

[@aletheialiang4463]

This solo is too legendary to cost over 2 yrs to transcribe.

[@deeispee]

3:00 HOLYYY BROOOOO

[@LukeDoorMan]

The way he plays right in the pocket at 1:21 is unreal

[@jan_the_man]

This is still my absolute favorite episode of emmet's place and might also be one of my favorite jazz moments ever. Just amazing.

[@frasertones8519]

I love how the drummer anticipates the next next line at 2:13. Listen for it... jazz at it's BEST!!!

[@itzhydra8252]

Really nice catch there. Had to go back when I saw this comment lol

[@aumenarys]

The whole band plays the same thing. The sax must have played a cue.

[@oJacksonn]

Patrick said on his channel that the drummer played that rhythm moments before the whole band caught it. Mentioned it to explain the importance of listening and paying attention in solos. If you listen carefully you can hear the drummer set that rhythm up a bit before Patrick and the others play it. Awesome moment!

[@frasertones8519]

@@aumenarys Yes the whole band plays the response but I'm talking about the drummer anticipating the whole lick.

[@aumenarys]

@@frasertones8519 I see :)

[@antoniopalmero4063]

Great style and energy , I haven’t been able to play since the loss of my son many years ago but this made me go dig out my alto case and hold the sax I ain’t played for over a decade . Thank you .

[@driftingsloth7582]

I’ve been obsessed with this solo ever since my band director showed me it. So good!!!

[@Seissmo]

This is one of my favorite videos on this channel so far!

[@MiddieTV]

Mhm. Good it lasts longer than most of George's videos

[@SaxophoneDanLive]

The depth of player it takes to do this. So much happening here. Just gobsmacked

[@titusbeertsen]

This is insane. Patrick's on fire!

[@user-fo3xb5cp8n]

2:51 HOW COULD HE IMPROVISE THAT LINE

[@frasertones8519]

Practice.

[@user-fo3xb5cp8n]

@@frasertones8519 correct.. but still amazing

[@rhydon3469]

INSANE LINE, using the f minor triad.

[@zchelmerjoashgamboa7366]

​@@rhydon3469pretty sure it's a C# triad. Tritone sub.

[@sjz1925]

Tritone substitution (#4 or b5 of G = C#/Db). Sounds great, and leads smoothly to a resolution a half-step lower to C. Classic voice leading.

[@hannes4971]

I think this is the perfect alto solo. Unbelievable.

[@davidpagan8559]

Bars 194-196? Art. So well done.

[@driftmad1839]

honestly just watching this so i have an excuse to listen to it again

[@legaleagles3654]

Omg 😳 Absolutely incredible performance 🎵🎼❤️👌

[@butterypenguin1718]

How do you just spit this out on the fly 😮‍💨

[@TheBenadryl]

So clean it’s dirty

[@mikepaquette5711]

First time hearing this solo... oh dear laawd. Absolutely destroying those changes stylistically and rhythmically. Never drops the pace or build-up either. That very last altissimo B scooped down to altissimo G sent me spiraling. An absolute masterpiece.

[@wattsi6909]

Another Patrick masterpiece

[@gabrielortiz-larrauri4890]

3:12 lester leaps in!!

[@mateoportas4121]

3:05 that sad melodic lick brought me to tears

[@joshuaward9876]

So happy to see Patrick getting more attention. Such a passionate guy and an excellent alto player!

[@bigfategg_4554]

That run at 2:52 is MAGICAL

[@iketheoiskhurgan]

he makes the sax sound like a clarinet that's some skill right there

[@MiddieTV]

wait.. he does-

[@q12aw50]

You’ve never heard clarinet

[@iketheoiskhurgan]

@@q12aw50 nah i heard

[@sleepy-sheepy6517]

It makes me so happy seeing Pat getting the recognition he deserves. He’s such an underrated musician

[@theblackbasketball]

Something about his solos just hits different.

[@Syntho.Productions]

Imagine having to take solo after this master piece 😭

[@ISuperTed]

Just a Superstar on Alto, possibly the best on the planet. So many examples on KZbin of his genius but this one quite rightly has huge exposure. The whole band a phenomenal too, what. A performance.

[@cubic42_]

i have listened to this recording probably well over 500 times

[@claudriverssr.]

Sensational! Patrick has it all... technique, sound and energy. I just love this solo.

[@natheniel]

that tritone sub at 2:51 is chef kiss

[@samucaeosmano9207]

ive watched this so many times and this just feels more than a solo its like hes literally talking or painting a cavans

[@NapalmSticksToChildren]

This is literally how I want every saxophonist to sound in the world. Even his growls are smooth somehow!

[@Puttipossu]

I think This is the best sax solo ever. That's a lot to say, but you just have to listen to this over and over again.

[@theodorebenton5928]

I Believe You Are Right.

[@The_SSSlopper]

Check out the version they did live. I’m not sure but I think I prefer it. It’s also got a crazy piano solo

[@SomeGuyOnSax]

We can all look back on this and remember we heard him when... This solo is so good, you could spend an entire course analyze it. I also enjoy the use of double sharps by the transcriber.

[@michellea518]

I’ve been listening to this song more specifically the sax solo since it came out and I just knew this solo deserved attention on the dot

[@tevinlong4888]

Yes.. I feel like I'm in a speakeasy late 1920s right before the Bebop/swing era

[@dylannichols1571]

I've been recommended this more times than I can count on my fingers... I've watched it nearly every time

[@holdommi7505]

3:00 these few seconds are just gorgeous

[@connor_phillipz5689]

That might be the most well constructed solo I've ever heard.

[@MrTheguitaristguy]

This man just sweep picked in a sax.

[@SchwiftyWill]

I cherish this solo like a lost love

[@JuneSchroeder-b2v]

he made that sax SINGGGG

[@FzLPxL]

2:47 bruce's reaction in the background always makes me giggle everytime i watch this

[@kakiokaki7408]

Bruce's solo was also crazy as fuck

[@ryanjs4]

LETS GO I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@jdrosborough]

Patrick Bartley -- man that was about perfect. Every time I thought he'd set the high bar, he exceeded it the next time through. Wow.

[@gods_son_07]

🤯 I have no words to describe this absolutely insane performance.

[@thunderwolf4237]

Wow. That was amazing. What an honor to see.

[@monsterandmaster]

I like this classic busy old school vibe in the piano playing too

[@BallupKori]

Thats a crazy solo 🔥☠️

[@CarryMeBoise]

Incredible solo. This guy is him.

[@Hyperclefonical598]

If anyone spends any time listening to Bechet, Benny Carter, Ben Webster, Frankie Trumbauer, etc, one can hear the channeling all over Patrick Bartley's sound. And of course those players, being a little closer to the great Classical composers in time, might have some other residual influence. ;) But he's not just infusing early stuff on an old tune with some modern spice here and there, he's re-imagining those legends in the present day; making it his own because nobody learns to sing on their horn anymore. At least, not before they learn every labored crevice of theory and technique in school, often at the cost of pleasing the accessible ear. Notice the rhythm here! It's almost entirely pre-bebop in phrasing... Those earlier cats didn't have all the advanced theory necessarily worked out, but they still learned (by ear primarily) and knew to play as a voice to reach people. And most importantly, however busy or simple they could play, they knew to make you feel something. Whether utilizing characteristics unique to the instrument ("playing sounds" as Patrick puts it in one of his livestreams) or just genuinely singing through their instrument, not approaching it academically or like a math exhibition, they had individual styles even within overlapping time (Pres vs Hawk vs Webster or on clarinet Dodds vs Noone, Goodman vs Bailey who allegedly had the same teacher, Red Allen vs Roy Eldridge on trumpet, etc) to such an extent that we can now listen back and quickly point out their signature sounds. Nowadays we can marry the "untutored" natural effects with the sophisticated "studied" playing, making the sky the limit. Yet, it's as if we've all forgotten how to go camping with no technology; just nature and some basic provisions. May not be as stimulating, but it transcends sophistication and engages our bodies first, not merely our intellect and evolved notions. That is all to say, I believe Patrick, being an ambassador and an innovator simultaneously, is on the front lines of showing us there was jazz before bebop, demonstrating what it's capable of in contemporary scale. Nothing wrong with Bird and Dizzy btw (notice how much they specifically, amid all the virtuosity, knew how to really sing and play with a melody). But, there's a vast world of sound predating them.

[@alexmyska7244]

0:25 The guy's face in the background- he knew he just heard one of the cleanest things ever

[@johnanderson9337]

Man he’s killing