"IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING": TAL RONEN, JAMES CHIRILLO, MARK LOPEMAN (March 29, 2015)

Absolutely beautiful music for a Sunday afternoon or any time -- by Mark Lopeman, tenor saxophone; James Chirillo, guitar; Tal Ronen, string bass. Recorded on March 29, 2015, at Casa Mezcal on Orchard Street, New York City, by Michael Steinman for JAZZ LIVES (www.jazzlives.wordpress.com).

[@Beatpoetry1922]

I could listen to the James Chirillo Trio 24/7 ❤ Thanks guys.

[@djangor1974]

All fantastic musicians!! Beautiful improvisations. The beauty and eloquence of Mr.Chirillo, the bouncy pop of Mr. Ronan and the gorgeous gentle tone and architecture of Mr. Lopeman....it doesn't get better than this in live jazz.

[@swingyoucats]

More of Mr. Chirillo, Master, is coming on this channel -- watch this space!

[@diditpradipto9814]

So sweet... Thanks for sharing guys! Greeting from Indonesia...

[@srfgrn]

Love Chirillo and that beautiful Guild Artist Award guitar!

[@jaimevalles3320]

me gusta mucho Chirillo cuando toca su guitarra !

[@Gminor7]

Fantastic playing! Loved every minute of it!

[@patrickburden2456]

i love how mr. chirillo used his guitar as a percussion instrument during the bass solo

[@mortenfriis4688]

Just pure brilliance.. so well played! Thanks guys❤

[@mishabolock9467]

awesome guitar solo - very tasteful

[@Jazzwayze]

Awesome guitar too. A friend loaned me one for a month! Danged if he would sell it to me though!

[@XwpisONOMA]

Thank you James, Tal and Mark for this moment of musical excellence. Too bad the audience is too inept to appreciate what's really going on.

[@erikxs]

Perfect! Guitar+sax+bass!!!

[@dumbldore]

What a wonderful Music....!

[@robsgirl6465]

I play rhythm guitar in a 17-piece swing band (acoustic archtop, no amp) but I'd absolutely love to do something like this in a nice intimate setting. This is amazing. Thanks for the inspiration guys!

[@MrHestichs]

What guitar do you have?

[@robsgirl6465]

The look on James' face when that glass broke... Priceless. But I think Mark fell asleep during your solo, James. Loved the performance guys.

[@gordonbainbridge8371]

Mark seems to have the ability to wake up with two bars left in a chorus. Then if the solo continues, he dozes off again.

[@AmIonArock]

Hello, This message is for Mr.Chirillo, My apologies to the other fine musicians your excellent as well. But just recently, I saw a video that Mr. Chirillo, was teaching theory on Mr. Freddie Green, on another channel. To say the least, It opened some blocked doorways in some my thoughts regarding music. Had I responded on the other channel, I don't you know if you would have ever received it. Thank You.

[@jameschirillo2364]

You're very welcome. Thanks for the kind words.

[@vKarl71]

I came to this video from the Freddy Green lesson video too. It was very helpful & interesting. Thank you. I LOVE your playing. This is a fine trio!

[@jameschirillo2364]

@Mark Andrews Thanks for the kind words Mark. We're all still here, still doing it - and that's the achievement.

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

James is a master of the art of rhythm guitar. Check out his instructional videos on YT.

[@vKarl71]

These guys are excellent. Sheesh, I wish I could play guitar like that. ***Tip for folks trying to do video in a noisy environment: get an external mic to plug into your camera (doesn't need to be expensive) so you can put it right near the musicians, and, if possible, set your levels using the manual volume control on the camera. In a situation like this I'd recommend putting the sax player on the left or right and putting the mic between the bass & guitar, though this group has excellent balance.

[@sunder5686]

but this sounds really with the light crowd noise imo just wish we could hear the bass player a little better

[@mellodc]

Also, very important, bring a sock and stuff it in the mouth of that woman with the really annoying voice........

[@ultrasaxjazz]

Great job guys.

[@HMJohnsonGuitar]

I enjoyed it!

[@minne_music]

i really like it!!

[@Massimo898]

great playing! thanks!

[@14141818]

une des vraie musique

[@guitargod6997]

Wonderful performances from all the musicians on this great Rogers and Hammerstein gem! The solos are tasteful and sophisticated. This song has a bossa feel to it here that is propulsive and joyful. Too bad for the background chatter, but this makes me want to hear a recorded studio version. Maybe miking the group and using a mixer. Isn't a broken glass good luck?

[@robstr12]

New York City!

[@MrJazzRyu]

i like it!

[@rhythmfield]

This is really nicely in the groove/swing (no surprises there considering who’s playing)

[@davidmaslow7473]

Nice group cats!

[@get_downed_boi6270]

i hate hearing people talk in the back. they dont know how blessed they are lmao.

[@jimmyhansen5842]

Don't people listen at all???

[@swingyoucats]

I understand. But for the thousandth time, a brunch place that has music as an incidental attraction is not a concert hall. You can read it as the decline of what we once called civilization, or you can sigh and listen AROUND the talkers. The sad answer is that no, most people don't know what live music is anymore, but we should celebrate the musicians rather than complaining about the ignorant -- my thought on the subject.