Christian Scott: Performing Songs From The Centennial Trilogy | JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA

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by NATE CHINEN
Spend enough time in New Orleans and you come to understand it as a place for every kind of convergence. The culture hums in an endless exchange, with history forever close at hand. Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah understands this to his core: he grew up immersed in ritual Mardi Gras Indian traditions, and distinguished himself as a jazz trumpeter by his early teens. He's now shaping his own artistic reality, creating what he calls "Stretch Music" - a proud hybrid of styles and approaches, with a strong underlay of groove. In this episode of Jazz Night in America, we'll join him for an electrifying performance at the New Orleans Jazz Market, where he drew from The Centennial Trilogy, an acclaimed recent release. And we'll cut the heart of his mission, as a bridge-builder, an ambassador and an avatar - every bit a son of New Orleans, and in every sense a citizen of the world.
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This set was recorded at the New Orleans Jazz Market on October 24th, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
SET LIST
2:26 - "Encryption"
8:44 - "The Coronation Of X. aTunde Adjuah"
16:09 - "West Of The West"
30:57 - "The Walk"
41:01 - "Eye Of The Hurricane"
49:32 - "Diaspora"
55:26 - "The Last Chieftain"
MUSICIANS
Christian Scott (trumpet, flugelhorn, bandleader)
Elena Pinderhughes (flute)
Weedie Braimah (congas)
Samora Pinderhughes (piano)
Kris Funn (bass)
Corey Fonville (drums)
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[@mininananana]

I want friends that can appreciate this

[@dasdayday]

EXAAAACCTLYYYYYYY! I would HAVE to love them!!!

[@peskypesky]

Agreed. So hard for me to find friends who thrill to music like this. I find it intoxicating.

[@kennethjenkins5676]

Right

[@charro028]

That’s crazy! This is what I love about New Orleans! Even with all the bad, the good far outweighs it!

[@grahamrobson998]

Me Too

[@jackodonnell3463]

This is half a decade old already and it's still the future of jazz

[@jasonwilcox6334]

Half a decade seems a short time.

[@michaelboone872]

Well said - It's one of those that even in the moment it sounds timeless.

[@dariusxxo]

For Mobile Users: SET LIST 2:26 - "Encryption" 8:44 - "The Coronation Of X. aTunde Adjuah" 16:09 - "West Of The West" 30:57 - "The Walk" 41:01 - "Eye Of The Hurricane" 49:32 - "Diaspora" 55:26 - "The Last Chieftain"

[@Chuloplaya1]

tnx men

[@GrumpyStormtrooper]

more likes and comments so this gets to the top

[@ThePopeOfAllDope]

Legend

[@fredtyu5723]

What’s the first tune that played in the background during the intro?

[@dariusxxo]

Tomas Ponce | the reckoning, it’s another tune by him

[@howardbankhead4829]

I'm an old school lover of jazz, it's good seeing these young cats taking it seriously.

[@jamalrobinson2704]

He's one of the last, sir

[@jimmiesspirit93]

] Of Parallel Synaptual 'armonization extant

[@santiagoisadelacosta6082]

jazz scene is charging right now like a bull from the underground

[@bmejia220]

Yes so much. Christian Scott and his players are tremendously talented! There music tells a heartfelt story.

[@allwinds3786]

You should check out "The Third Shore Collective" cats from Ohio and Michigan who are doing the same thing in a different way, somewhat more traditional.

[@ayuttaya.ambient]

Whatever these musicians are trying to say, I believe them. No questions asked.

[@tshidisomakoti5904]

Jazz is well an alive

[@b4thepreposition]

Yoooo... Samora's solo on The Walk completely blew my mind... I have no idea how he could even imagine moving the song in that direction. He took a really repetitive and confined melody, and completely transformed it. Simply beautiful. Love the whole band; everyone's outstanding, as always.

[@mhlorenzo]

So true about Samora and the walk

[@drdouglofi]

Yeah just a beautiful solo the harmonic language and vocab he was killing.

[@xzox]

Incredible talent

[@lucasmallmann3579]

Oh, I love completely, amazing.

[@basielu]

oh my GOD this solo. had a stank face this whole time.

[@ekeneokpareke5656]

This is genius. Never seen hip-hop and jazz blended together like this before.

[@SPEEDMANGREECE]

If u are still interested u should listen to Snarky Puppy's "Binky"

[@ThePopeOfAllDope]

Agreed my man. This is definitely a unique sound that I’ll will be listening more to from now on. I’ve never heard a jazz hip-hip fusion that retains both the complex narrative from jazz and flow from hip-hop to the decree that these artists do.

[@hugorezende199]

Search for Chris Dave, he really helped to spread out those beatd from J Dilla on Jazz.

[@kevinfager.]

Honestly…Christian Scott brought me around to Jazz. Not that I was ever against it. His stuff is beautiful and intensely emotional. Like walking through a dream. Makes me think about how most people can identify the same color in general but they experience it differently. However it is seen it’s incredible.

[@juanestadian8471]

hip hop and jazz does not need to be blended. This performance is rubbish.

[@paulfischbach474]

One of the best performances I have seen in my life. Nothing else I can say because I am speechless. Bucket list to meet this genius. ❤🎵

[@kevinfager.]

I wanna say this performance is what made me appreciate jazz. At the very least this group/Scott. Wasn’t there but certainly on the bucket list to experience this live.

[@exhactly]

A jazz fan from the 1950s, when I look up my heroes online all too many of the have two dates following their names. Can the music survive? I ask myself. Yes! And beautifully so!

[@harmonyeternal]

of course!

[@sandgaijin]

You wouldn't believe how big jazz is around the world. Tokyo has a scene, Copenhagen, Munich, Paris, NY, everywhere. Jazz will never die. Check your nearest jazz festival, there's probably a jazz jam session too to watch amateurs play with professionals.

[@rillloudmother]

yes, but this doesn't have any changes...

[@jamestemple8970]

London is on fire! @@sandgaijin

[@ruthrobison2209]

Xsandgaijin

[@myprofilepicisapicofanelep5223]

that flute player is so beautiful i want to cry

[@lucratyveMedia]

my profile pic is a pic of an elephant 🐘 Agreed my friend!

[@lagrandefille]

but why the hell a female musician should be first considered for her appearance and "feminine" qualities, are the male musicians evaluated like this?

[@jamesmorell1758]

@@lagrandefille Art is beauty. Just think of the flute players beauty as the first layer of beauty and the least important. And the music keeps adding on filling in the frame.

[@benkornak]

i was just looking for this comment

[@esibo8875]

You got a problem, a Trump problem

[@capsaicinrain]

I was at this show! 4th row. Absolutely incredible performance. So cool to see these musicians nonverbally communicate with each other through their music. The amount of trust that they have in each other is unreal.

[@mukondelelic.mulaudzi8357]

That's what I enjoy most about this genre of music, chemistry in the team. It's a joy to watch 😃

[@Mr2fiveone]

Anyone disliking this musically brilliant performance is unfortunately blind to the absolute beauty of music.

[@xzox]

Dead from the neck up!

[@Jorgeferlonso]

The piano solo in "The Walk" it's amazing!

[@morethanaveragejoe8224]

That flute player has got some major chops!! The rhythm section lays down a nice groove and she just flows over it. Very nice.

[@chuckb9595]

Yes she does. Such a shame she's not a regular with the group presently I believe.

[@zacharyst.lawlis5904]

I love how much each member is into each other's solos

[@tarjeik7162]

Elena...such a gem..wow!

[@tsepontsukunyane5694]

I genuinely cannot get over this... It is too celestial.

[@paulfischbach474]

Watched it 3 times alone tonight.

[@brownkemosabe]

The Incredible thing about the Chief is his creation of Stretch Music. Modern Jazz embodied by the Greatest of our Time. Chief Adjuah. Salute.

[@ronshina4022]

2:26 - "Encryption" 4:24 flute (Encryption) 8:44 - "The Coronation Of X. aTunde Adjuah" 9:37 flute (The Coronation Of X. aTunde Adjuah) 16:09 - "West Of The West" 16:09 keys solo 🎹 (West of the West) 27:51 drums 🥁 (West of the West) 30:57 - "The Walk" 32:21 piano 🎹 (The Walk) 35:57 trumpet 🎺 (The Walk) 41:01 - "Eye Of The Hurricane" 41:30 trumpet 🎺 (Eye of the Hurricane) 44:34 piano 🎹 (Eye of the Hurricane) 49:32 - "Diaspora" 51:14 flute (Diaspora) 55:26 - "The Last Chieftain" 57:32 piano 🎹 (The Last Chieftain) 1:02:53 flute (The Last Chieftain) 1:07:20 percussion 🥁 (The Last Chieftain)

[@karajaensamble2236]

Thanks! 😃🙌

[@jerismith1266]

Come on somebody!! Too much talent on one stage!

[@jasminepearls1047]

Have you heard of Humble G. Fiddla? Look him up on KZbin?

[@ShaquilleNoel]

Years from now our children and children's children will be studying this legend.

[@cardakeys]

That bass solo on West of the West tho... absurdly and utterly DOPE, from the beginning to the end!! Also love the funk vibe

[@jjOnes10mine]

I am still amazed...I've been listening to Mr. Christian Scott all morning, and I have one word to discribe this young amazing artist...Amazing X 3.

[@jjOnes10mine]

AWH RIGHT!!!

[@arthurjoe6938]

Listening to Christian Scott's music brings me a unique kind of joy, and listening to him talk has a similar affect on me. He is so clear in his thinking and completely genuine. Refreshing to see

[@proudson3409]

All of his band members are just so talented

[@music4all252]

This music is...this music is extraordinary!...takes me to a special place where ALL is well...God bless Mr. Scott and the band!

[@tonimanuel2416]

exactly..it makes me cry....It makes me miss that special place......or to remind me that it does exist after all...

[@victorkomolafe4982]

Honestly!!!!! 💥💥💥

[@MartinezBros805]

Raw~Trina, Christian Scott taking the world by storm, straight out of Louisiana. Converting water into rhythm, no levee can hold. Causing a flood of sound across the lands, uniting us all.

[@bass_journey]

Beautiful music, beautiful Elena playing beautifully the flute

[@luisvillanueva5725]

Elena Pinderhughes on "The Coronation Of X. aTunde Adjuah" it's too dope for this world

[@travisrussell2921]

How? How am I hearing this for the first time!!! My faith in humanity and music has been restored. Roaring 20's, let's go!

[@obedvela3009]

Travis Russell oh it’s roaring alright Lol

[@albertbrown359]

This is a musical masterpiece. I got the message loud and clear.We must listen to one another.Hear the calls of HUMANITY. Then LISTEN.Yahhhhh!

[@elipaljas]

BRAVO! He is always updating his tonalities, riffs, solos and musicians. It just gets better every single time!

[@kartokles]

@M C haha wtf you're on every one of his videos being racist, poor thing

[@JohnsDough1918]

@M C , not in 2019. Not sorry to say it, as it's the simple truth.

[@user-yu8en2gy3m]

@M C So Dave Brubeck is just completely forgotten about?

[@adgp8945]

@M C I see where you're coming from man, but I also want you to understand that most white jazz musicians I know have a healthy respect for the roots of the music and the black musicians that continue to play it. I don't want to go into a play by play of my favorite white jazz musicians vs your favorite black musicians, it doesn't matter. As long as there's respect for the music, it just doesn't matter man. I'll concede though, when there is a LACK of respect for the music, your position makes perfect sense.

[@misma9596]

@M C damn right, and peruvian and Colombian and so on and so forth, whitewashing everything. But hey as soon as you're noticing you're racist not them for stealing. Reprobate mind? Sounds about white.

[@Lorellehb]

I love this group! I was starting to think that jazz hadn't progressed any since Coltrane, but I see it is going forward again!

[@multiwookash8909]

Thought Miles and Coltrane were kings... Well, indeed they were. But here, Scott plays something so fresh, so new, so spiritual, sth far beyond words, with such an amazing touch I can't believe.

[@HolisticDramaFree]

Hearing the song where the opening piano touched a broken place in me and honestly made me cry so hard. His music is really healing. I thank THE MOST HIGH GOD for blessing you and allowing you to operate in your gift. Thank you for your contribution to saving people who feel lost. Thank you for giving back to our community. Thank you for keeping jazz alive and recreating it. I'm a new fan and I can't help but think of the theory that Einstein and Coltrane used the same physics theory. When I listen to your work in particular that comes to mind, and it makes me feel interconnected to what was and what is and what will be. It's all through the grace of God. God bless you ima hit you up and find a way to send you a hand written letter.

[@DanielMartinez-jf9mo]

Every time I listen to this, I have something new to appreciate about it. This concert is unreal man

[@Marcy605]

The music is so spiritually elevated, It heals, it profoundly does. Thank you all.

[@hombrequemiralaluna]

They are making intelligent, deep, cool, fun, and exciting music. They are all awesome. But I'm digging the girl big time. She's amazing.

[@felixcolon1568]

wow! In the last number, in the drums and percussion it feels as if they were a stampede of angry elephants 🐘 that are going against something and the voice with great fury and authority of their leader is heard letting them know not to stop for anything , in this case Scott's trumpet sounds like that leader of the elephant herd 🐘🔥🔥

[@antoinemack6241]

Samora killed that solo on "The Walk"

[@thekid4576]

I was hypnotized by the drives he took, absolutely knackered me into a hypnosis !

[@khadijokwabena9737]

I'm so glad my ears were blessed to hear this. Love it so much.

[@hikesteepfishhigh]

what an incredible flute solo on the first cut!!!

[@monkcleo]

Omg, I am so glade I clicked into this random video tonight. His music really touched me. I felt like firework going through my brain now!

[@lebonze55]

such amazing musicians. Elena's soloing is out of this world.

[@ti08287]

wow that first solo of ellena...i'm breathless entranced taken away so....no words possible

[@josephp6145]

She’s amazing

[@kentevans2763]

It was surely high falutin'.

[@kusheran]

After Elena is showcased (1:06:45), it's like the Second Line funeral crescendos. The spirit of "Last Chieftain" seems to cross the river and ascend. The entire tribe wants to go atral with him, but must fall back. For now. I was moved!

[@thaigboprincess7723]

Christian Scott Has Always Impressed Me! Guy has skills I think I love the Bassist and Drummer Flutist ...The Whole Ensemble

[@riekysamodra]

Corey fonville amazing jazz drummer his beats representing the modern jazz music these days

[@thekid4576]

The walk.... The ouch faces I pulled during Samora's solo and the stunts Scott displayed are borderline martial arts. Epically beautiful.

[@Tahrick]

Humbling experience watching this. Can't imagine experiencing it live.

[@mhlorenzo]

That, there! Humbling! I couldn't come up with the right word

[@arthurjoe6938]

I think Diaspora is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. The Walk is a close second.

[@jamestemple8970]

I was there in the front row and was blown away! I'm going to see him again tonight in New Orleans and expecting the same to happen again!

[@CDesborough]

How did it compare??

[@jamestemple8970]

@@CDesborough Just saw this. That show had different players with him and less of the electronic beats but equally as good.

[@mhlorenzo]

Were u the one sketching? There was a lady sketching. Right?

[@jamestemple8970]

@@mhlorenzo Well I'm a guy but I wasn't sketching. I don't remember seeing anyone but who knows? Wish he'd come back and play here when this bs is over with. It's been a while. He did play at Pres Hall last year during Jazz Fest but that's about it.

[@mhlorenzo]

Oh, true. Sorry.

[@HewlesterSAMUELII]

i love the faces the percussionist makes

[@faheezeee]

too bad we cant actually hear him

[@SoundScientist1]

When I first learned of this young brother [probably last year 2017]... I initially got the impression that he was Afrikan [perhaps largely in part due to the name - Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah]. I didn't know until very recently that he's a Berklee alum from New Orleans. | He pays homage to Dizzy Gillespie with his upturned horn bell, but he's really got the chops to flex in the "Jazz Major Leagues."

[@mukondelelic.mulaudzi8357]

My Brother, you breathed into that 🎺 in the US and I heard it all the way here in the Southern most part of Afrika. I heard you my Brother, I feel you. The music is Spiritual for sure Brother Atunde Adjuah. Haven't enjoyed such good music in a while. 👊 Sound the 🎺

[@artemioolivas5689]

Samora's solo on the Last Chieftain...so melodically and rhythmically inventive...such power and passion...one of MANY highlights.

[@enricopasqua587]

Concerto semplicemente fantastico, grande alchimia! Questi ragazzi hanno creato qualcosa di nuovo che rimarrà nella storia.

[@dr.g2628]

The trumpet voice is in great shape. Mr. Scott and friends make this so. Excellent concert. Thanks.

[@enoe]

"The Last Chieftain" is a beautiful piece of music that should be enjoyed by everyone from all corners of the musical spectrum

[@cookiesncream25]

They all played splendidly but really, Samora gave me goosebumps. Woah... 👍🍻

[@olkraigt861]

The djembe/bongo player provided ALL of the Drama. So glad they had him upfront instead of in the back where they normally stick them.

[@gabrielcordeiroestrela3456]

I can´t hear him almost at all!

[@curtismays1983]

@@gabrielcordeiroestrela3456 Drama, meaning convulsive chair dancing and orgasmic facial expressions.

[@roysinclair6153]

Atunde Adjuah is a great musician, and he keeps taking the music to another level.

[@nikkit9064]

As a New Orleans Native, I appreciate u Brother. First time I heard u play was at Sweet Lorraines in the early 2000’s. Been in love ever since!

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

I have so much appreciation for this kind of music.

[@ronaldkass7753]

very complex music,very melodic and rhythmic at the same time, beautiful

[@katyarnold6757]

I love Christian Scott playing the trumpet. He has an amazing!!!! sound.

[@yeaheverday]

New orleans born and raised..... With so much jazz turning I’m into hip hop in the last 20-30 years (not a bad thing but) to feel and see the essence of home keeping jazz alive and well, makes me so happy! As his uncles (Donald Harrison jr) predecessor Christian was destined to be a titan since he dropped. Amazing gent . It’s a vibrationship and he makes you feel welcome with every note. For me, It’s home.... evolving. Surely not forgetting about the amazing people on the set with Christina. All, remarkable .....

[@dliontis]

Amazing talent. So much energy and feeling.

[@Narikeljinjira]

essential band. his nurturing of Elena is wonderful. all talented cats..

[@lagrandefille]

why nurturing?

[@jayeff8096]

@@lagrandefille She's still relatively young. I think she's like 23? Either way these are some great forward thinking musicians to grow up playing with. Not that her skills aren't already incredible.

[@ericswild]

I only recently realized that Jazz is still alive an beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@matx1689]

the WALK is true Fusion... love it, so many styles in it!

[@alskndlaskndal]

You can be cool, but you'll never be as cool as that bass player.

[@Keezus.]

Challenge excepted

[@mrpicky1868]

thats what a bass player would say ;)

[@sretaksonmi]

That's my man Kris Funn. I remember when he started playing when he was in 9th grade. Just a monster.

[@nickwindt3881]

@@sretaksonmi I used to play the trumpet with him and his brother, his dad was my first teacher, it makes me so happy to see his success

[@amorfati9861]

That solo man was ... god damm !!!

[@yvettejones2344]

My nephew introduced me to his music this evening in Chicago. I'm already a FAN!

[@reddot8994]

He mentions Polish folk songs as a source of his inspiration. Being Polish I am more than proud and feel privileged

[@TradeEchelon]

We must Unite! Stay blessed.

[@brittdavid8591]

MR SCOTT PLAYS WITH A BEAUTIFUL BRIGHT TONE👊🏾

[@donaldanderson8202]

Amen, doing what you are playing coincides with the Fruit of The Spirit.

[@underflo43tky]

Such a positive message in such a dark era of prejudice, hate, and xenophobia.

[@lewishuysmans7921]

pretty sure the slave years were alot darker, but you think what you think.

[@Lotlus]

Yeah it’s been a LOT worse

[@xmandlt]

Right, Lewis - nor are we living in a fucking utopia. You think what you think.

[@lewishuysmans7921]

xmandlt angry man forget his meds? Chill out

[@xmandlt]

Angry? No. I do get impatient with willful ignorance, though.

[@mercermakesmusic]

Diaspora was so beautiful. And the whole thing... just wow! Cutting edge of music

[@ishitadebnathbiswas8946]

This travelled through my veins.

[@mr.chandler8144]

Christian Scott you and Miles Davis got something in common and you know what it is and your band is quite amazing completely enjoy the concert continue success Young Brother

[@jcares6492]

Miles Davis was on the verge of creating a new form of jazz before he passed. Christian Scott's music is that new form of jazz that Miles was on the verge of creating, or maybe even another level. AMAZING!

[@nima12nm]

Finally... quality from nowadays... thank you!

[@Semitotal]

This entire performance is unreal.

[@lhsanchezo]

I am in love with Elena. The first time I noticed her oustanding sounds was in a NPR tiny desk concert (go check it our after watching this video). Besides her talent, she is gorgeuos!!!

[@samuelellringmann3424]

same, i think we should sign a petition to marry her, haha!

[@fixe6936]

me as well when I heard them first time on tiny desk, with their amazing songs and sound I fell in love with her she is so sexy and sweet. I saw her first lol!

[@lagrandefille]

but why the hell a female musician should be first considered for her appearance and "feminine" qualities, are the male musicians evaluated like this?

[@DaveGutterud]

@@lagrandefille settle down...he said "The first time I noticed her outstanding sounds..."

[@PepitoTiteres]

@@lagrandefille because she wants (and deserves) be BOTH things Superficial And Profound, why not ?, nobody is deniying her spirit

[@toniconde9851]

Excelente , magníficos músicos y Elena Pinderhughes cada día mas asombrosa...

[@coann833]

What a healing music now in Covid19. So glad to meet young and stunning musician. KEEP GOING

[@eliani1326]

Que puro!!!!!! I am not an artist but this is beyond exceptional to my ears, heart, and mind. Thank you for sharing your talent your gift with us all.

[@dadmatazz]

I think Atunde Adjuah and Elena Penderhughes are a musical match made in heaven.

[@TRIPPLEJAY00]

Fresh mix of genre's classic hip hop, some shaolin hip hop, trip hop, electric hip hop, lofti,50s Jazz, modern Jazz, drum and bass, swing blended so crisp and fresh. Sweet work dude 😁😎

[@fabriziodelis]

Mr Scott et l'ensemble des musiciens assure grave, félicitations bravo, j'adore !!!

[@timmccoy9881]

My new hype song is The Walk. It has me bouncin at my desk!

[@newyorknight]

Jazz is the place were people can come together for peace of mind. Peace being the focus of the statement.

[@DaHouseKat100]

The look the gave each other after the walk. They knew they did something special there.

[@DavidBiddle]

Can I just say I have only now discovered Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah (and others) and am floored and astounded and so happy to hear truly great new American music. Gives me freakin' goosebumps here and everywhere. I'm working on turning my three adult sons on here. I know they'll get it, but gotta find the time. I'm astounded and bow immensely. I'm writing this as one America's darkest springs in history is drawing to a close and just want to say this music gives me hope and fills me with love. Thanks guys!

[@NtozakeAcoli]

The Last Chieftain.... Corey and Weedy go into a trance yo!!! I love watching it!!

[@rolandborch4873]

Among all the others the young piano player is so great! Love this concert.

[@celj92]

Who needs a grammy when you have that jewelry. 😎

[@dittagecoeco2738]

And the trumpet, and the band

[@s.berger]

Thank you Mr Pinderhughes for the beauty in "the walk". True pure spirit

[@manuelbarraza5789]

wowww! Buenisimo, ya puedo imaginar como ha de ser escucharlos en vivo... FELICIDADES!