"I Hear A Rhapsody" - Larry McKenna, Neil Podgurski, David Brodie (2012)

Video ©2012 Melissa Gilstrap. All rights reserved.

[@TonyMcQuarry]

Larry was born a year before and like him, I played the tenor saxophone. The problem of old age meant that I had to retire a couple of years ago but it is great that he is still carrying the flag. Lester Young used to question the quality of a solo by saying 'does it tell a story?' Larry meets that on all counts.

[@MrJazzohjazz]

Love Larry’s playing. Solos that resolve and have meaningful conversations with the chord progressions and with groovese.

[@imbees2]

Larry just passed last year, 11/2023 at 86 years old.

[@Pizaz0]

Rest in Peace to one of the greatest!

[@nigelphillips1385]

I keep coming back to this video one of my favourite songs played by one of my favourite tenor men. If the madness subsides this year going to get to Philly and catch a couple of gigs

[@verapriolo2761]

Too bad background noise could not be x’d out , Love u as always Larry

[@jameshayward623]

Always a pleasure to hear you Larry. Great tune. Loved the trio.

[@imbees2]

When all ya';ll musicians are 84 years old, then you have something to say. Until then, Larry McKenna, got the message, money, music right on tonight!!

[@imbees2]

Larry tearing it up tonight!!!

[@imbees2]

Larrys finger movement playing music, is unmatched, and amazing. Now, just regular music.

[@Blijdenstein]

Wow, Another great version of "I hear a Rhapsody" by my hero Larry McKenna! Thanks for sharing! All the best, Aad

[@imbees2]

Now we talking!!!! Larry ain't playin!!!

[@tipofelice]

Larry’s melodic ideas flow so freely, like water out of spigot. God bless him and keep him with us for many years to come. We know each other well but not by my handle I use on KZbin.

[@brycebaliko7050]

Walked into my audition at Temple and he was sitting on the panel...so cool!

[@paxwallacejazz]

Yeah apparently folks in the know knew anyway. World class treatment of the modern standard by someone who paid his dues in full. Listen everyday world class cats die in relative anonymity. All jazzers know this.

[@imbees2]

But I am.

[@lottierose8668]

great great tenor

[@musician6831]

Where Have I been???First for me with this WONDERFUL Player!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1WOW!LOVE HIM.

[@MelissaGilstrap]

:) Glad you found him! I have quite a few more videos of Larry McKenna that you can check out. Here's an incredible ballad I just posted a couple of days ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqPck4F-opV2gKc

[@billyriggs1043]

musician the

[@kennybradshaw2122]

Excellent!

[@marccampo8564]

Great Larry !!!!!

[@puravida1949]

Larry McKenna is great !! Love his sound and improvisation! Dave and Neil play great also!

[@imbees2]

Larry had to play with the Black musicians before, in the day. He didn't care about the color of anyone singing or playing, he had to prove himself to the Black jazzz musicians. Which Larry McKenna did.

[@miltonnascimento3327]

Porque só a velha guarda toca o sax tenor!!!

[@myMusicHobby302]

Larry's ideas flow like water, chorus after chorus. Great trio! Thanks for posting!

[@imbees2]

I''VE talked too much on this issue of Larry McKenna.

[@tonygairomusic911]

Wow, Melissa! I didn't know you had a channel, This is awesome! I'll be checking in regularly! And let me just say yet again: I LOVE Larry McKenna!!!!

[@imbees2]

I always have to play Larry McKenna. Love his artistry so much.

[@imbees2]

I can see Larry McKenna's face, while these people play. None of the people are presenting to Larry McKenna!

[@robertactkinson1138]

Yeah man... I needed that talking too.

[@imbees2]

Larry ain't playing. I'm watching his fingers.

[@bbster73]

to good to be true ,, wow , ,he is just perfect on this tune .. should have done it in a studio where he belongs and we can hear the rich sounds , bobby g

[@verapriolo2761]

I agree, a studio !!!!!!

[@lastknowngood0]

Sweet tenor and very cool rhythm section! Too many voices talking & not diging the sounds!

[@imbees2]

His fingers barely move on the sax! Dayammm

[@imbees2]

Don't f around. Larry McKenna!!

[@tipofelice]

The band sounds beautiful. Larry, you are so talented and play so beautifully, you just can't help it. Thanks!

[@imbees2]

Look at Larry's foot! Baby now!

[@imbees2]

Love me some Larry McKenna!!

[@imbees2]

Larry ain't playing on this.

[@imbees2]

I like Larry McKenna.

[@pauly8118]

Wow, I'm stealing some licks from this guy...

[@ericharding92]

I hear some Hank Mobley

[@imbees2]

Al now Larry McKenna.

[@ericharding92]

And a little Dexter. Great

[@imbees2]

Let Larry play now

[@imbees2]

2012, Larry.

[@imbees2]

Baby now

[@ricardoventrice9705]

bravisimo

[@jiyujizai]

😃🌸❤️🍀

[@imbees2]

Larry McKenna don’t try to play. He just does recognize

[@thardingau]

Excellent playing. Pity about the noisy audience.

[@medicicard]

To bad there isn't a drummer. The band is swingin.... but with this song, a swinging drummer would of have been even greater.

[@supergiorg1987]

I listened to this about 1000 times and I realized only now that there is no drummer 😂 This says a lot

[@medicicard]

Do I hear a rhapsody? Great job. I would have loved to hear a drummer on this video.

[@imbees2]

Larry McKenna always and forever

[@imbees2]

Yassssssss play it now Larry McKenna.

[@imbees2]

That’s what I’m talkin bout

[@myMusicHobby302]

Larry... Larry....wow! So effortless!

[@imbees2]

Break it down brothers

[@imbees2]

Play it now Larry McKenna

[@imbees2]

Larry McKenna on that sax

[@ricardoventrice9705]

ejemplo de vida y gran saxofonista

[@imbees2]

Play it now

[@gunnargidnerjazz]

Perfect

[@charlywalter2195]

Erstklassig

[@verapriolo2761]

Cant’t wait to see you live in Philly!

[@arlenehilton7584]

He's gonna be at he Lenni 1608 Ridge Ave. 12/8/22 7:30pm Philly with Dave Posmontier, piano Craig Mc Iver, drums and Kevin Mac Connell on bass and Arlene Hilton on Vocals. $20.00