Hank Crawford playing "The Peeper" on Night Music

[@jacekr2655]

That baritone player seems to really be enjoying this beautiful set of music.

[@tracylouis]

Yes, he clearly was! That was the late, great Howard Johnson--known not only as a baritone sax player but also as the world's top jazz tuba player. He even founded a group named "Gravity" that featured six tubas! R.I.P.

[@Erschophone]

@@tracylouis You got that right !

[@johnwhite208]

R.I.P David Sanborn.

[@Thejazzfan66]

I am very thankful that I was I was able to watch episodes of Night Music. I was exposed to music and musicians I would have never heard. I don’t well see another show like Night Music again. It was way ahead of its time.

[@tracyturner-pain6754]

Yes, it's amazing that Night Music ever made it onto network t.v.--late night or no. There's been nothing like that before or since. Sadly, America has never appreciated & celebrated its own art & culture. Kudos to David Sanborn and whoever it was at the network that managed to get Night Music on the air.

[@catboyzee]

Kudos to David Sanborn for showing respect to one of his biggest influences on saxophone, Mr. Hank Crawford. RIP...

[@Guitarblues1269]

The sweetness of Mr.Crawford ... wow

[@benhostetler268]

Hank Crawford was one of the main influences for David Sanborn.

[@Thejazzfan66]

My dad hipped me to the fact that Hank Crawford influenced David Sanborn.

[@MrEarthquake2]

wow....i had the wonderful pleasure of playing the tubs for Mr. Crawford due impart to my friend and bassist Jeff Littleton. this was the late 80'swhen he and i were drummer and bassist for my jazz trumpetist mom the late Clora Bryant.

[@Erschophone]

You must be from L.A. !

[@MrEarthquake2]

Born and raised in

[@ROLFEMUSIC]

So good!!!

[@GreenGrow-ck3pg]

Amazing

[@krisscanlon4051]

Hank and Sanborn musical father and son...what a sweet sax sound...btw how was this great show on TV ever??? Why wasn't some insipid nonsense at this time like American Gladiators in Space???

[@Erschophone]

So in addition to Hank and David Sanborn that's definitely Howard Johnson on Baritone. Hiram Bullock laying down the groove on guitar. But who are the others?

[@marynikoloff]

Perfection 💘

[@brianratekin6821]

In the groove, in the pocket, anywhere else, it's all there.

[@JoshuaScheffrin]

So great to see all these legends playing together!

[@tucsonpersonified]

Wow for both Crawford or Sandborn!!

[@winfriedzinser342]

That`s JAZZ, Mr.Crawford! Brilliant SAX!

[@jimneely2052]

Crawford and Sanborn... OH YAH!!!!

[@DanielEzenyilimba]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@nachomamasax]

Special meaning now that Dave is no longer earthbound

[@tracyturner-pain6754]

I'm very sorry to hear this sad news! "Night Music" was one of Sanborn's great accomplishments. It's almost unimaginable that he managed to get such a high quality, jazz-oriented live music program onto network t.v. It was stunning at the time, and unimaginable today. R.I.P. David.

[@FrankySnot]

Two soulful cats!

[@mrtippz]

Tops !

[@fosbury68]

The master (Crawford) and the brilliant pupil (Sanborn).

[@PetteriHietamaki]

And that's how you do it. Twice!

[@sohrabjabari5979]

دست گلت درد نکنه

[@sohrabjabari5979]

سپاس از وجود مهربان شما

[@dennisdaniels3923]

DAVID SANBORN REMINDS ME OF ELVIS PRESLEY. HE GOT PAID PAID PAID FOR SOUNDING JUST LIKE HIS IDOL - HANK CRAWFORD. I'M JUST SAYING! WELCOME TO AMERICAN CAPITALISM.

[@Aaron-Qman]

Yes couldn't agree more🎯💯

[@Erschophone]

Yeah, but in contrast to the overrated Elvis, he *paid his dues" and **he paid his proper respect (as is made obvious on this video…) to those who were his forebears. He also dedicated an entire album to another alto player (with just as much talent as Sir Hank) Julius Hemphill and a lot of people know how about Sir Julius's work thanks to Sanborn.

[@dennisdaniels3923]

@@Erschophone RECOGNITION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IS NOT COMPENSATION SIR. IN A REAL MULTI RACIAL PLURALISTIC SOCIETY AFRICAN AMERICAN JAZZ MUSICIANS WOULD BE COMPENSATED AND REWARDED B4 THE COPYCATS. THAT'S WHY FOLKS PAY SO MUCH FOR ORIGINAL ARTISTIC WORKS AND NOT THE DUPLICATIONS. I'M JUST SAYING!

[@MrNewktrane]

​@@dennisdaniels3923Why are you shouting 😂 ? The musical family tree of alto greatness in that singing style on the alto sax goes from Louis Jordan & especially Earl Bostic to Hank Crawford to David Sanborn . All musicians have influences who serve as early inspirations. The great musicians eventually get their own sounds. David Sanborn always gave flowers to the greatness of Hank Crawford- along with Johnny Hodges & Benny Carter - throughout his playing career. And I know you're talking out your ass about compensation as I remember the last time I saw Mr. Crawford in concert 31 yrs ago & while talking briefly with him about how much his music has meant to me, I referenced his ' musical son ' David Sanborn & the big smile that came upon his face. A young Jackie McLean or Phil Woods main influence was Bird. But both went on to get their own sound & influence generations. Billie Holiday influenced every singer that came after her- but the greats developed their own style while remaining inspired by Lady Day. Case in point, my personal favorite Ms. Carmen McRae.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

This is brilliant. Hank Crawford - what a legend. Check out my lessons on playing blues on Sax.

[@nickharris9761]

Is that Stanley Turrentine on baritone sax

[@draytonleslie]

That's Howard Johnson on bari.

[@simonsimon5124]

Sounds like Maceo

[@Erschophone]

They're all different but in the same vein…if you listen closely !🤩

[@barbaragarcia8486]

Anyone know who is on baritone sax?

[@kenikoop]

Howard Johnson. He's also a highly respected tubist.