In memory of Gary Peacock

[@donaldstroffolino3407]

Wonderful video. I was Gary's driver for the last 6 or 7 years of his playing life. To and from airports, in and out of concerts in NYC, I even took him to Canada once. Nice tribute, thank you for the post

[@leonardomanzari4696]

Thank you very much for your contribution.

[@johndaker9489]

Sorry for your loss.

[@donaldstroffolino3407]

@@johndaker9489 thank you. It was wonderful getting to know him

[@Gedomar]

Very good job job you were whith an music angel...

[@chicotr-w4t]

Você é cantor ou toca algum instrumento musical ?

[@luisbistosini9655]

People who spread happiness should never die.

[@pnojazz]

Thank you Gary for all the decades of truly beautiful music!❤❤❤

[@CareyMoulton]

The Ballad of the Sad Young Men - Jarrett, Peacock, DeJohnette

[@branmar]

Gary Peacock achieved the highest possible achievement in Jazz: Not a Grammy, not a Downbeat award, not a State Department tour, but a Unique Voice. In Jazz, there is no higher achievement. Thank you for this tribute.

[@Catskill1]

One of the last things Gary told me before he died: "I’ve spent a whole sixty years as a performer and a composer; after that much time, part of you picks up that you have a purpose. You got a job. You're out here, you're doing this thing. And then, when you reach a point when you can't do that, there could be a loss of self-worth, because you realize that your sense of self-worth was totally embedded and conditioned by what you were doing, and now you can't do it anymore. Yeah, I’ve experienced it. Holding on to something familiar that has always produced the desired result year after year after year after year, that validated my existence. . . and, suddenly, that validation is disappearing. You can’t prevent it. It’s a good thing to sit with in meditation. What is it like just to be a human being, without any expectation of whether you're going to write a masterpiece, or play the greatest solo on earth? Couldn't I have self-worth without my career? Just the fact that I'm alive has value. I trust that." Farewell, Old Lion...

[@robstimson4234]

Word. Our essential Divine Nature is pretty damn cool with no specific talents attached to it. Do they mean something about what we're drawn to, creatively? Sure. ls it a rush to push a specific passion to the limit? Yeah it is. Where people hit a wall is when they tell themselves "l am a _____. That is my identity!" Only to have that thread of creativity cut off, for whatever reason. There's consequences to every stupid [meaning miniscule] choice we make. Crikey!

[@intuneorange]

Good to read his own words

[@jennifer86010]

Very well put. Men, in particular, associate their value and worth with their work, or position, or influence in the world. Women are more realized through their children and family relationships. People look forward to retirement, thinking that they will be able to have the fun they dreamed about during work years, yet quite often the leisure and fun things don't produce the validating worth that the working years did. Movie stars live a life of karma. They spend their young years striving to get noticed and recognized to become successful. Once successful, they think they own the world, until their fame fades, often quickly, and they become a nobody again. They live a life reflected in the classic "bell curve" where so much time is spent climbing to the top, which is short-lived, and then so much time is spent falling back down the other side. This is why it is so important to find personal meaning, worth and value in aspects of life which are not dependent upon other people, or business. Hobbies, associations and meaningful activities are key.

[@Catskill1]

@@jennifer86010 Well said. I think Gary found much of his meaning and purpose in life through his practice of Zen Buddhism. As long as his health held, he spent a lot of time at Zen Mountain Monastery, close to where he lived in the Catskills.

[@MarioAnselmoRuiz-ui3zw]

Gary eterno querido te és ucare siempre

[@bambangpermadi2914]

We miss you Gary

[@spacegupta71]

What a stellar representative of the human race. It’s not all bad on this earth.

[@joelwiemken3046]

What a beautiful tune, performance and a fitting Tribute Poignant..

[@longhaulblue]

There's something magical when a pianist finds his or her bass player. Gary was Keith's bass player. I don't know how to describe it but the sound of his bass, the counterpoint he played to Keith's piano, was divine. RIP, Gary.

[@wm.kipmiller4021]

The beauty of Gary was that he could do that with almost anyone he played with! Look at his Bio....he must have had a great way of looking at Life, at Music, and especially at working with jazz musicians!....He always worked in tandem, in consort, in full partership but always contributed his own stamp on the music without standing out.....just adding so much....he always improved the music and always added something special....that Peacock touch! He will always be remembered!

[@MsMuhanji]

Though I came somewhat late to his importance I heard his counterpoint magic to legendary Keith Jarrett’s piano and I knew right off his brilliance !

[@MsMuhanji]

@@wm.kipmiller4021a resounding yes !

[@oldschoolruler]

Akin to Bill Evans and Scott LaFaro... After Scott was killed in an auto accident, Bill was never the same. Let's not forget Paul Motian and Jack DeJohnette, both incredible drummers that provided solid foundations. I always felt Keith, et. al.... picked up the mantle from Bill and his trio. Both were subtle and brilliant. RIP Gary.

[@kylecampbell395]

Spent an afternoon with Gary sitting at his kitchen table talking about music, philosophy and life in my early twenties. He was a kind and gracious man. Rest in Peace, Gary.

[@leonardomanzari4696]

thank you very much for your contribution

[@gatozagarra5438]

Wow.What a memory.A treasure.Thank you for sharing

[@alexisecheverria9461]

Sin duda,un gran contrabajista, con una presencia de su sonido profundo,y a la vez delicado, una gran perdida para el jazz.

[@sevenbrink860]

Son of a double bassist. GP timbre and chords just anchored the bottom. It is said you can tell a spirit of a person through the music. What a bright aura he left us to see. It would have been very fitting to have disclosed the name of the song used in this fantastic tribute!

[@gazelli]

The Ballad of Sad Young Men.

[@qlessgame]

I listen to this over and over! Thanks.

[@leonardomanzari4696]

🙏🙏

[@kennethgrady78]

Gary Peacock has been a favorite for 50 years. Just now reading of his passing. He and Keith, et al, definitely helped me become who I am. Inspired. R.I.P.

[@bobgold57]

Its hard to imagine Jarrett's trio without Gary. And Charlie Haden is gone too. Sometimes you come to take these giants for granted--especially when they are so prolific. Its all so fragile, especially now. Great choice of a Gary solo. Nobody lays it down behind Gary like Keith. Thanks!

[@k2024-b8n]

So true. This is gone, Keith cannot play any longer. But the music remain and we can listen to it as long as there is youtube, the cathedral of our age, and as long as it remains open to all.

[@michaelchapman4955]

Well said!...... One of my favorites was Gary, Keith & Jack's coloring of Victor Young & Edward Heyman's 'When I Fall in Love' ...

[@Jazz313]

I am in tear’s……God’s Devine plan for all of us to meet our maker. Thanks for giving the world Gary!

[@keysonthego3663]

Wonderful tribute to Gary. Thank you.

[@leonardomanzari4696]

🙏🙏

[@thomaslehmann9033]

Danke, Mann! Ein wirklich schönes memoriam!

[@Drumming49]

I have never forgotten. It was in February 1964 at the Jazz Workshop in San Francisco. The band was Miles Davis without Miles (his autobiography explains why he wasn't there). It was a quartet with Tony Williams on drums, Herbie Hancock on piano and Gary Peacock on bass. I can still remember the expression of absolute incredulity on Herbie's face during Gary's solo. Until that time no bass player other than Scott LaFaro had played with such speed and finesse. And now there was Gary Peacock, taking over where Scott had left off. Since then, many bass players have learned to play fast using that right hand two finder technique. But only two of them combined it with such a marvelous countermelodic touch - Scott La Faro and Gary Peacock.

[@pakitorodriguez119]

A huge loss. Watching these photos and listening to him play made me choked up. R.I.P. Gary and thank you for all the magic 🙏

[@giuseppeschiavone2512]

Gary Peacock è senza dubbio il piuù grande contrabbassista della storia, non solo del jazz. La sua musicalità, la sua potenza ritmica e il suo suono sublime saranno per sempre il faro per chi ha un cuore e per tutti i musicisti , non solo di jazz. Wonderfull!!!

[@johndaker9489]

I have many recordings of the trio and will never stop listening to them. But now I’m just so sad that it’s all over. I never met Gary but I am forever changed by his playing. This has to be one of the most painful losses for jazz. To Keith and Jack, I send you prayers because I know this has to hurt greatly, the music you have created will never be matched. We will never forget Gary, his perfect playing, so musical, and so original.

[@saintbees2088]

I took Gary's 16 week music theory course when Gary taught at Cornish. It was more than music theory; it was music physics. I spent the next 20 years working out what I learned from him, and the knowledge has been central to my playing, composing, and improvising. Thank you, Gary.

[@wm.kipmiller4021]

With Gary, you never quit learning! He teaches you that way.....how to think!

[@williamfoulkes5192]

Surely one of the most melodic, inventive, soulful and deeply passionate bass players of all time. Great solo.

[@kaarenjones7159]

will be missed. A true artist. Once heard him at the lighthouse in Hermosa beach in his early days and felt something was truly special happening with his playing.

[@michaelalderete9622]

I miss the Lighthouse as well, and the chance to see Gary play. I've only heard Keith live, somewhere in Los Angeles, around 1974 or so. What I would've given to see the Trio at least once.

[@klep2859]

Met & spoke w/Gary a few times in Seattle when he used to play small a club w/the Ralph Towner Trio in the mid to late 80's. I used to go to the 211 Club (formerly Ernestine's & before that, Parnell's) in Occidental Square when they had their engagements for consecutive nights. Tiny place seating 125. It was like they were in your living room. Both Gary & Ralph were such open, friendly guys & welcomed conversation wherever you met them. The music was unlike anything I had ever heard & still hasn't really been equaled. The last time I saw them was at Jazz Alley in its downtown Seattle location where Gary remembered me & came over to say hello. If you have never heard of the Towner Trio or heard their music, it wouldn't be a surprise as they never released an album. I do, however, have an excellent live broadcast from their show at Jazz Alley in December of '85. If anyone is interested let me know & I could try to get the files to you. Gary's bass figures prominently in the recordings. Fantastic stuff.

[@leonardomanzari4696]

Thank you very much for your contribution .

[@MrAled43]

Un grande, un genio. Dejó su música, su legado. Cuánta tristeza cundo alguien tan valioso ya no está. Lindo homenaje. Gracias ECM

[@bassduo15]

ballad of the sad young man ... his solo is best !!

[@michaelvaladez6570]

So sad to have to lose another icon..he may be gone but he will live on in his music and his genius 🙏. RIP GARY PEACOCK 🦚 🙏.

[@lionelbeukes3228]

Gary Peacock will be sadly missed,but his genius as a great bass player will continue to live on as an inspiration to many jazz bass player's in the world.

[@normhall1622]

Beautiful memories of a great musician. I didn't know Gary, but I as I watch him make music, I think he must have been a great guy to hang with. The Trio with Keith and Jack is unsurpassed.

[@craighoyer6543]

Gary was my first serious teacher. My last lesson from him was two hours. The first hour was literally salad dressing. His "Winning In Music" seminar was fabulous.

[@zoltanrodek7376]

...én ,,,,újra megkönnyeztem ezt ,,, Köszönet " A Jarrett Trionak,,,,,....✌

[@tsturdyboy]

Thanks for posting this. I come back to it over and over.

[@stevenpremium7024]

What a great master of music and life

[@arsenalius6855]

The GREAT TRIO with Keith Jarrett and Jack DeJohnette.... Also a great duet with Ralph Towner... 🙏 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@moonstar7775]

The world has lost a great Jazz bassist. RIP Gary....you and the musical voice of your bass will echo through the annals of Jazz history as one of the greatest jazz bass players of all time as long as this earth remains. You are gone but will never be forgotten! xoxo

[@ronmeek2358]

The Best. I had the joy of seeing him at Blues Alley with Jan Gabarek

[@kleberveridianogoncalvesde6293]

True Giant !!! Beautiful photos ! The music of Gary Peacock will be forever in your hearts ! Nice tribute!

[@georgefirk5531]

Ballad of the Sad Young Men.

[@nicolaseverino]

Gary è stato il bassista che più di tutti mi ha fatto capire la differenza tra suonare il basso elettrico alla Patitucci e il contrappunto del contrabasso nel contesto di un trio come quello di Jarrett. Un maestro per tutti. Un uomo, un amico che sene va...con lui che non c'è più e con l'ictus di Keith, è la fine del Trio che però vivrà per sempre in tutti noi nel mare di emozioni che ci ha regalato.

[@georgefirk5531]

It is Just too Beautiful for words……yes there are tears in my eyes.

[@3RTracing]

I played and worked with Gary a number of times. I have some great stories. Very intense and interesting guy. Needless to say, great musician.

[@claudeg.thompson7103]

Un grand contrebassiste et un grand musicien de jazz. Je l'ai rencontré à quelques reprises au festival de Lanaudière à l'époque mais surtout au Festival de Jazz de Montréal lors de la venue de Keith Jarret dont il était le contrebassiste. Un homme d'une grande gentillesse, toujours curieux de comment j'allais depuis les quelques années que nous ne nous étions pas rencontrés. Je parlais toujours contrebasse avec lui, ayant été moi-même contrebassiste et ayant fait beaucoup de jazz à une certaine époque de ma vie. Il m'avait gentiment offert d'essayer sa basse; à l'époque, une Wilford semblable à celle que je possédais. J'ai une importante collection des enregistrement de Keith Jarrett et de Bill Evans et c'est toujours un enchantement d'écouter les solos de Peacok; un soliste accompli.

[@Gedomar]

Bonjour peux tu me donner le nom de ce morceau afin que je trouve la grille sur le Web merci d avance et vive la musique !!!!

[@joejoesguitarinventions]

reminds of the best of the 60s..70s...80s... pure pros 💖😊🛫

[@armandofernandezguillermet8996]

Thank You Friends for this wonderful memory.

[@Azman.]

The master late great maestro. His muzik legacy will still remains. Greetings from Jazzman Kuala Lumpur.

[@tsturdyboy]

Thanks for this video...and what a beautiful tune to showcase Gary's playing. This is jazz at its best.

[@SteveAbrahall]

His playing on "God bless the child" I've been listening to for years he was an amazing musican. Thanks for this!

[@giuseppemartella872]

Damn true pal! 🖤

[@philipschrantz8402]

Perhaps the most melodic bassist in jazz. Innovative, tasteful, ever musical, he listened as well as he played. We were blessed to be alive to hear him…

[@hayesmz]

RIP Sir. Thank you.

[@alfredoremus4409]

Siempre estará en mi memoria el gran Gary Peacock, enorme fuente de inspiración a sido su musicalidad.

[@Musicman914]

RIP....may he find eternal intonation perfection....

[@brothkin3171]

incredible player.I always looked up to him as a fellow string bass player. RIP Gary

[@juanquintana6070]

Gracias Leonardo. Gracias Gary.

[@julienthomas3491]

Splendid pictures. Thank you

[@gregnormal]

Hello!!! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you're a fan!.... Stay safe

[@eugeniopol9568]

Uno dei più grandi contrabbassisti della storia della musica. Ora in una nuova dimensione . So long Gary❤️

[@pologallan7809]

If the sheer gravity of this music didn’t pull you in, then the romance would ❤️🖐 Thank you for this tribute. I’ll miss his output greatly, but carry the sound in my soul.

[@realheidibergmusic]

My teacher. My hero. May he last forever .

[@clt8762]

Beautiful. Thank's.

[@bernard1831]

so much beauty in the music and so much friendship through the photographs, thank you for the video

[@bachblues2]

I wish I could the name of this beautiful piece played in the video. It's just worthy of listening more than once..

[@leonardomanzari4696]

"Ballad of the Sad Young Men" - Keith Jarrett Trio

[@robertroffalet9571]

Un grand merci à Gary Peacok. Repose en paix.

[@sierrasix2003]

Sans doubte!

[@titolivio6832]

La cantabilità del suo contrabbasso; il tocco unico e riconoscibile alle prime note, lo rendono uno dei più grandi musicisti della storia del Jazz.

[@sergioscusello1921]

Immenso..., grazie Gary❗️❗️❗️

[@Jefffranzen]

Beautifully done. Thank you.

[@gispaloualain7670]

merci Leonardo ! nice song !

[@luisguedes1751]

What a lovely music.

[@digraziagabriele]

Carissimo Gary ascoltandoti sono stato travolto dal meraviglioso mondo del jazz!Grazie Gary!

[@brunomaia..7710]

Dear Gary, you will be missed on this Earth. 😔R.I.P.

[@raulrichards412]

Thanks for posting this Beautiful Tribute to The Maestro Gary Peacock.♪♪♪ (R.I.P.) ♣ Gracias.

[@jeremystein4534]

Wonderful musician.🎶🎻🎵

[@TheTizianBlue]

Wonderful!

[@abeldiaz2424]

I love the energy he gave us!! God bless your Soul

[@j.t.walter5086]

He is free & fully conscious in God's divine bliss. He blessed us with the sweetest bass ever. What a brilliant soul. Grateful for every note Gary. I loved his playing on Prince Lasha's 'The Cry' on Contemporary. Two of the best upright bass players interacting as one.

[@terrykingston104]

Elegant

[@CptEtgar]

this is so moving.

[@Navroze]

Beautiful video. May his soul rest in peace

[@PeterJonesonline]

Great photo montage

[@caetanonuccinetonucci4539]

marvelous, one of the most bass players of history

[@rodrigotamayo1469]

Very sad news. He will remain alive in all of his recordings. The news comes after learning of Keith Jarrett's strokes. May he recover, please. Here the Trio in a wonderful performance of Ballad of the Sad Young Men.

[@Imotep.20]

OBRIGADO GARY.

[@mamikikuchi3159]

I love,

[@AlfredHervais]

Gracias por tanto...

[@alfredoremus4409]

QUERIDO Y ADMIRADO GARY HAS DEJADO UNA ESTELA MARAVILLOSA EN EL UNIVERSO DEL CONTRABAJO EN EL JAZZ!!!

[@franciscosanchezcabrera2157]

Ahh wow what a sound, what a Trio!! Thank you masters !!!!

[@joandominguez1]

Eterno.

[@yc4126]

Thank you Gary.

[@williamhong3679]

Thank you so much for this post! We will always remember Gary. RIP

[@hugomazariegos7406]

Un gran video, me encantó!!!... 👍👍

[@SuperBromberg]

thank you for this homage!

[@abelcoll5821]

Thank you, Gary... you have contributed to a better world

[@adrianbenalak274]

Es hermosa la pieza musical y para quien esta dedicada , toda una leyenda ! 🥲

[@iwaisman]

Thanks

[@athruathrualol]

This is so deep!

[@mitchparel18]

Nice 👍 his best trio🎶💚

[@mitchparel18]

He was the best 🙂😂RIP

[@milotaboada4146]

Es un homenaje cálido por todos lados para ese señor que fue Gary Peacock.

[@lucagalmarini5477]

Immenso

[@marioanselmoruiz4374]

Muita saudades de teu toque eterno eterno

[@alfonsonava2981]

Maravilloso Recurdo de un grande. saludos desde México!!!!!