Grammy Band Audition 2018 | Dave Pollack | Saxophone

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Dave Pollack
Central Arts High School Conservatory of Modern Antiquated Music
New York, NY
12th Grade
Application Number: 251251251
Email: [e-mail]
Phone number: (none) of-yourbusiness
Selections:
Billie's Bounce- Charlie Parker
The Nearness of You- Hoagy Carmichael
Giant Steps- John Coltrane
Personnel:
Alto Saxophone - Dave Pollack
Balto! Saxophone - Dave Pollack
Soprano Saxophone - Dave Pollack
Piano- does it really matter?
Check out some more videos:
►Will it Play? Playlist: bit.ly/325J2F9
►Smooth Jazz Playlist: bit.ly/2o29q0v
►Worldwide Sessions Playlist: bit.ly/2NNFeET
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[@DavePollack]

I hope you like my audition video! Please leave me your comments/critique- I'd love some feedback!

[@labonnemedia]

I think its pretty shitty that you are effectively making fun of children... Maybe I don't fully understand your intent, but thats how it came across to me.

[@AwesomeBlackDude]

@@labonnemedia then you don't understand humor.

[@hemanthkamana1886]

balto sounded better than a majority of Liebman records...

[@joer3481]

I like your "inside/outside" interpretation.

[@samc30786]

You look a little young for high school

[@DavePollack]

Sssshhhhhhhh don't tell anyone

[@brianratekin6821]

It's comforting to see the future of jazz being left in such capable hands. I look forward to more recordings on the balto.

[@DavePollack]

Brian Ratekin kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpWmXoqBf5dgars

[@brianratekin6821]

Ah! Sublime!

[@MattVashMusic]

the balto sounds a lot like some tenor players I know when they are being serious

[@DavePollack]

DAMMMMNN!!! Also what's up Matt!

[@MattVashMusic]

Dave Pollack yo dave! shots fired hahahaha

[@70young36]

I feel disrespected on a personal level

[@fish8life]

Is that a tenor mouthpiece on there fore balto

[@DaDarkGuy]

Coltrane is spinning in his grave like a helicopter

[@DavePollack]

probably because he can't wrap his head around how good I am at balto

[@garrettlubbersmusic5526]

Facts, what Dave said

[@Nikosi9]

Is Coltrane not alive?

[@mazon33]

@@Nikosi9 He died in 1967.

[@andrew4282]

Mason Michael 😐😐😐

[@MakAttackMusic]

The fact that you are a SERIOUS musician and cracking musical playing jokes just makes you one of my favorite people on this planet! I hope more people share your same sense of humor! I feel that Jazz Musicians take themselves WAY to seriously! I absolutely love Jazz and "attempt" to play it but never had the formal training so I fail in many aspects of attempting it. I am more of a Soul/R&B/Pop player that tries to play jazz if asked. With that said, I absolutely appreciate a well adverse player such as yourself that can cut up the usual stereotypes. Love your vids!

[@DavePollack]

Thank you so much! I wish more people took themselves a little less seriously as well, but I'm trying. Don't worry about failing playing a certain music- do what you can, and work on what you think you want/need to work on! It'd be no fun to already know everything- part of it is the learning process so enjoy it!

[@MakAttackMusic]

Case in point that I was just reminded of. So a friend (or who I thought was a friend to where I thought we knew each other well enough) posted a video about Michael Brecker. It's a given that he is just a freak of nature and pretty much EVERY musician knows who he is. So I commented on the post...Michael Brecker who? This guy looks like a grocery store manager. Brotha was too serious and unfriended me and didn't respond to any of my attempts of reason. Oh well. :/

[@claussenmusic]

I've seen the Billie's Bounce audition joke a thousands times, I've seen balto overdone, but man... Playing Giant Steps in a smooth jazz style is a stroke of genius. You made me cry.

[@DavePollack]

Hahaa thanks!

[@joshchapple9435]

You're doing something wrong with the first two songs, you're not doing turns, glissandos, or using only the Kenny G scale, the last song was perfect though

[@DavePollack]

Sorry about that :( maybe that's why I didn't get in?

[@joshchapple9435]

Dave Pollack probably, fix that and you should definitely get in next year

[@username.subject.to.change]

Joshua Chapple Engineers in Canada receive an Iron ring to remind them to have humility. It is in memory of a bridge that collapsed twice due to incorrect calculations involving iron.

[@joshualiebman1991]

Well if it isn’t university high school’s finest “the lick” player

[@joshchapple9435]

@@joshualiebman1991 well if it isn't Volusia county's second finest alto player

[@IkechiOnyenaka]

Dog you lost me with that count in for Billies Bounce🤣

[@DavePollack]

Hahahahaaaa

[@Sirvalorsax]

The funniest jokes have some bit of truth in them! LOL!!

[@SimonFransman]

The groin scraper had me in tears. :')

[@DavePollack]

It's basically the best thing imaginable on any instrument.

[@alexdefrancisco3066]

I like the 251 application number hahahahaha. if you learn the application of 251's you conquer 80% of jazz vocab...

[@StrasbourgStDenis]

I love the time in Billie's Bounce

[@stefanarsov4064]

The balto sounded so much like a wierd ass tenor

[@DavePollack]

Edited your comment for you: "The balto sounded so much like a much-improved version of the tenor"

[@independentmind1977]

This inspired me to convert my late father's backup Selmer Modele 28 to a Balto...I was restoring it to playable condition but this will obviously improve it 110% I'm sure his father who once played it would definitely approve!!!

[@DavePollack]

All you gotta do is but a bari mouthpiece on it! Doesn't harm the instrument, just makes it sound better.

[@KazTrumpet]

There’s something strangely soothing about the ugliness of the sound of balto. (Really funny stuff. Thank you.)

[@DavePollack]

I agree...it’s actually really enjoyable to play

[@sequoyahcisneros8719]

So is nobody going to talk about how he just popped into existence at 5:40? Maybe Dave is actually a messenger sent down to us by the Chosen One, manifesting when we need him most

[@garrettlubbersmusic5526]

My guy you play the trumpet so well

[@supportmanualflying2224]

I am really trying to imagine what the jury are thinking now. They better let you in. You ticked all the right boxes on with them licks and high notes, Check! Versatile non ordinary saxophone playing Check! Healthy audience appeal Check!

[@DavePollack]

Still waiting to hear back...it's been a year and a half...I'm still hopeful though!

[@Joealbanomusic]

SO THATS IS HOW YOU GRASMMY BANGHD. VERY IMPRESS!!!

[@DavePollack]

BTW I HAVE A MARK VI...I'LL DEFINITELY MAKE IT RIGHT???

[@Joealbanomusic]

WOWOWOOWWWOW!!! KENNY GEESUS PLAYS A MARK VI!!!!!! ARE YOU AS GOOD AS KENNY GEEZIS?

[@DavePollack]

KENNY GSUS IS GAWWWWWWD!

[@Joealbanomusic]

NO U

[@cameronmacmahon92]

I have an audition on Billie's Bounce later this week. Hope you don't mind if I TRANSCRIBE a few licks, these audition videos are a goldmine.

[@DavePollack]

If you play this exact solo you’ll get in, no questions asked

[@cameronmacmahon92]

@@DavePollack heck yeah, it's a great solo so kudos to you! :)

[@cameronmacmahon92]

(I also get that this is satire and I love it lol, so many kids are tryhards)

[@abhinavcheedella4296]

JUST NOTICED THE BARI MOUTHPIECE

[@username.subject.to.change]

It's very sad that the Grammy Band isn't happening this year. I think you'd have had a really good shot at making it.

[@gregdolecki8530]

Smooth jazz Giant Steps, also know as Revenge of the Snake Charmer. I'm dyin' over here........

[@DavePollack]

hahahah!! love it

[@theMad_Artist]

Holy shit you played the smooth jazz Giant Steps 😂

[@isaiahd9947]

He sounds better on the balto than I sound normally lmao

[@jadenmendoza7712]

If this doesnt work then try nafme, if that doesnt work try jboa, if that doesnt work try next generation, if that doesnt work just use the same one next year.

[@DavePollack]

Solid plan, but I think based on my Balto! playing alone I'm guaranteed 1st chair this year.

[@algonzosax]

Love the Kenny G style version of Giant Steps 😂💀

[@garrettlubbersmusic5526]

Hold up the pianist is the same creature and the saxophonist..🤮🤫🤭

[@TheFunkyKingston]

Loved the "lay-back in the couch" feel on Billie's Bounce!!!

[@fg87fgd]

I like this kind of "donkey-on-heat" mode on the ballad. Great job.

[@pvtpyle7416]

The chosen one would be proud

[@DavePollack]

Kevin Pyle I really hope so- it’s all because of Him!

[@username.subject.to.change]

he IS the chosen one

[@00DirectorsCut00]

I really like when you go insane on ballads! I have already appreciate the misty jazzschool4ever in the type of sax player video ! So great !

[@DavePollack]

Hahah, thanks!

[@gagequinn4709]

Rip grammy band

[@ziruini5071]

they’re not ready

[@nathanjackson3730]

*auditions with this* *gets accepted*

[@paultasker6114]

Sublime. It's their loss if you didn't get in.

[@BDONGLI]

I agree.

[@jshbrrm5099]

I’m crying 😂 2:14

[@grantkoeller8911]

I loved the alto sax played with bari mouthpiece!

[@DavePollack]

Balto! is the supreme instrument!!

[@joshlaughlin5437]

*contemplating whether to believe this is a real audition*

[@DavePollack]

it's 100% real

[@TreyLamount]

I’m crying 😂😂😂

[@DavePollack]

My music has been known to bring people to tears!

[@BaltoExclamationpoint]

I love this

[@DavePollack]

bryan murray the G.O.A.T. is here everyone!! I am not worthy!!

[@BryTheGuy1312]

the amount of time you used the lick is amazing

[@fuzzyc]

A vote for 251251251 is a vote for freedom

[@DavePollack]

#murica

[@deanhaynes3136]

this is true comedy

[@CaptainJazz262]

DAT BALTO DOE

[@itisnottaken4444]

How did the piano player keep it together 😂😂😂

[@tayiibdauda1353]

Lol. My little brother played in the Grammy Band a few years back and this is pretty spot on! Hilarious! Very slightly exaggerated.

[@DavePollack]

Hahaha! Maybe he can put in a good word for me...

[@Kride-1954]

there you go scream a high note out of tune. Now thats playing !!! K

[@majoraoftime6484]

The balto sounds like if you put a pencil under a tenors octave key and told them to play as well as they can, it sounds alright but not normal. 🤣

[@therealsuyat]

too good man.... this was hysterical. i thought it was just me that was getting annoyed with all these grammy videos. CHEERS!!

[@independentmind1977]

LOL You're killing me, that escalated quickly....My coffee almost flew out my nose, I don't think I'll ever hear Giant Steps the same way again...I actually had to throw the album on to cleanse that one out of my system LOL (I was gonna put the CD on, but forgot I had taken a palm sander to it to smooth it out....)

[@DavePollack]

Hahahah!!! Glad you liked it!

[@spencerjacobs3686]

I absolutely love the email address 😂😂

[@DavePollack]

Hahahahaaa

[@Kride-1954]

your ballad had me on ;the floor LOLOLOLOL

[@DavePollack]

It's definitely a surprise, that's for sure!

[@davidpilla433]

I was having a really shitty day but now I’m not because this is too hilarious.

[@DavePollack]

David Pilla that’s what i’m here for! Glad i can help!

[@l.j.2917]

5:28 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😁😁😁😁😁😁😅😅😅😅😅😅 i am WEAK!!! LOLOLOL!!!! It sounds like a duck being murdered!! 😅😅😅😅😅

[@Gruezi583]

Just just popped up in my feed randomly ... I dont play anymore but seeing this makes me miss the Mark VI Alto I used to have ... looked just like that. should have never sold it .

[@Mariospammer]

Did anyone else notice the bari sax mouth piece with tissue paper instead of cork?😂

[@DavePollack]

adrian love there’s cork there! The bari mouthpiece is too big for it, so you need to wrap somwthing around it to get a snug fit

[@Cvarier-channel]

You put Rahsaan Roland Kirk to shame with that balto!

[@jamescampoccio1152]

Let's all stay mindful of that international comic who also became a competent jazz artist. The late great Steve Allen!

[@adamlord6332]

4 people clicked dislike on accident

[@Chino50863486]

I’m dying 5:17 😂 You deserve a grammy for that.......

[@DavePollack]

Hahahahah!

[@SeanOmlet]

I love your nod of approval after every song like "yeah, i just did that"

[@saxmanization]

a friend of mine once sounded like you did on the bari mouthpiece... I told him to cover the holes on the alto and put tobacco in it and have a fine smoke!!

[@iLOVErocks24]

I see so many people with your strap, what is it? Amazing balto playing by the way, gotta be the best I've seen.

[@DavePollack]

Thanks! It’s the Roberto’s Winds (NYC) strap

[@stevecooper1023]

I played Billy’s bounce at Leeds college of music audition in ‘96. I ended up doing multimedia tech 🙄

[@abhinavcheedella4296]

Sooooo... i listened to Dave’s other stuff and I knew i recognised his name... what a variety of vids

[@DavePollack]

Thanks!

[@00DirectorsCut00]

Sir you are really great on piano too! What a walking bass wooo.. and wiht the sax no way ! You are amazing also in the joking fail mode full of ability speed and technic !! Thanks also for let us smile (and also suffer for not be so good 😀)

[@TechArtRoom]

Best part is at 5:38 doing the magic trick were he suddenly appears.

[@borisaranchuk2279]

Please tell about yourself about saxophones and sound lessons and much more. Thanks. Very professional level.

[@senseiofwrestling319]

Is he using a bari mouthpiece on an alto?

[@DavePollack]

Yep! It's called "Balto!" sax!

[@skypenguin1373]

3:56 sounds like something straight from the OG Bryan Murray

[@yoelhooper-antunez1016]

That smug face at 2:41 has me weak!

[@saxmanization]

ha!!! nice low regist4r and wild goose sound!!

[@Kride-1954]

this is so funny Ksaxman.

[@Jorvaskrr]

were you going for an Albert Ayler type of sound when playing the nearness of you ?

[@DavePollack]

nah I was going for something GOOD

[@andrew4282]

3:30 duck has entered the room

[@itisnottaken4444]

That soprano was so smooth jazz 😂😂😂.

[@cleevealbert1318]

Clearly a man with great ability, it's not that easy playing like Kenny G lol.

[@angelo_catalano]

I think the balto is really gonna catch on

[@DavePollack]

me too

[@isayahjenkins8922]

it's been 2 years and I just got the 251 joke

[@plexoruselpuerco7193]

so much in this video i don't understand but it's great

[@DeMariThompson]

Look at him using a vintage horn because he's "too good for modern horns" 🙄🙄

[@DavePollack]

😂😂😂

[@Yo-sb9st]

Did u purposely play with rushing time 😂😂 perfect high school impression

[@DavePollack]

😂 yep! Always on the FRONT of that beat, haha

[@joerumler48]

Bari MPC on a soprano.. I dare you 😁🎷

[@bobgreen1236]

Dave, if the whole sax player thing doesn't work out, you can fall back on comedy :-)

[@DavePollack]

;)

[@samtedesco3529]

I'm going to sue for coping my work!!!

[@DavePollack]

😂

[@samtedesco3529]

You're a great artist Dave and I really enjoy your solos.

[@djad3115]

Is that a baritone mouthpiece??

[@DavePollack]

Yup!

[@isaacbeats2009]

Lost my mind with the baritone mouthpiece on the alto

[@DavePollack]

Thank you

[@Kride-1954]

really funny, dave K

[@Cheesehuggerz]

giant steps kenny g style... Just amazing 😂

[@DavePollack]

Hahaha thanks!

[@timthompson8297]

Didn’t expect that. That’s outstanding.

[@francisonubi]

is that a tenor mouthpiece on your alto?😅

[@DavePollack]

Bari! It's called Balto! Sax

[@francisonubi]

@@DavePollack Mad😂

[@user-ir5te6jz3s]

the balto lmaooo

[@luistrejo8572]

a one three one two

[@lukasalihein]

I thought that was Nora Jones @ 3:15 for a second. Gorgeous tone.

[@garrettlubbersmusic5526]

Dude ur an inspiration

[@Thotsareinsects]

The goose honks!!!! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!

[@garrettlubbersmusic5526]

Lol😂

[@Thotsareinsects]

Laughing 'til I can't breathe!!!! Omigosh! Thank you for the genius silliness!!!

[@DavePollack]

You’re very welcome!! 😂

[@Mag_Nus32]

That version of Giant Elevators was laugh out loud funny