Jonathan Dely -- "Pure Imagination" -- Live at The NAMM Show

Heralded as the “next Chris Botti,” Jonathan Dely leads his All-Star Band across the United States, from venues including Lincoln Center in New York to SFJAZZ in San Francisco to The NAMM Show in Los Angeles.
After declining a full-time, six-figure investment banking position on Wall Street to become a solo trumpet artist, Jonathan earned finalist honors in the National Trumpet Competition, the International Trumpet Guild Jazz Competition, and the Yamaha Young Performing Artist Competition, and has in short time become a rising star jazz artist.
Dely’s journey from Wall Street to the stage recently caught the eye of Bob Giraldi, legendary filmmaker and director of Michael Jackson’s “Beat It,” who cast Jonathan in his 2023 short film Goodbye Jonathan's Soul, the story of a young musician on the precipice of accepting a lucrative Wall-Street job who wrestles with leaving his jazz band behind forever. • GOODBYE JONATHAN'S SOU... is currently screening at national and international film festivals. Dely composed and performed the film’s music at Giraldi’s request.
Dely graduated with honors from Williams College before earning his Master’s on scholarship at Manhattan School of Music.
Jonathan Dely graduated with honors from Williams College before earning his Master’s on scholarship at Manhattan School of Music.
JONATHAN DELY
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piano: Nick Hetko
guitar: Rotem Sivan
bass: Tabari Lake
drumset: Raphael Pannier
keyboards: Andrew Freedman
sound engineer: Micah Zucker
filmed live at The 2019 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California

[@jonathandely]

Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZXcZ2WEmM91lZo&ab_channel=JonathanDely

[@calebg.7034]

I know the trumpet was the main star but can we talk about how amazing this whole band was especially the bass and pianist. This video made me rethink my musical tastes

[@Tina-qp7py]

I agree the band is spectacular! Hope they are on Apple Music.

[@patrickbyrne9076]

Straight up, the trumpet is not my favorite part… it’s not even close

[@noodlemaster5812]

@@patrickbyrne9076wow how nice

[@brians9508]

"can we talk about" ??? who says that?

[@SuperBC10]

@@brians9508what do you suggest then? Can we sing about? Or Can we blow our own trumpet about… hmm 🤔 or how about Can we Wonka about… yeah that’s a good one.

[@bigpoppayum]

Goosebumps. I swear it sounds like a flugelhorn. So rich and buttery. You got yourself a new fan!

[@jonathandely]

thank you John

[@skoopy777]

@@jonathandely :0

[@anansiackhasone3428]

Shivers

[@justincarter4296]

It does sound like a flugelhorn wow that’s amazing

[@gibsonkyson2748]

InstaBlaster

[@apple_juice4567]

This is gonna sound so weird, but the sound of the trumpet on my ears feels so soft like a makeup brush

[@jonathandely]

im ... blush-ing

[@diasbiful]

Lol

[@TheChessNeck]

I love that description haha

[@BM0603]

Love how Jonathan gets the bass player to relax and settle with his smile and banter. Dresses like pro, is a pro.

[@bigpun4780]

Nothing like 'feeling' a song ... those guys were feeling it

[@soulgoodkitchenllc9524]

I. AM. HEALED.❤

[@hummingwaltz]

Damn godlike performance from trumpet. I listen to this every time i eat breakfast no lie

[@PajamaJ]

This song gives me chills no matter how it’s played or sung, damn!

[@scottluster4873]

I've been a jazz fan for some 60 years. This ranks right up there with the great masters. When I see the musicians at one with their music, I conclude God sends us gifts to savor.

[@huiz.a.2066]

The origin Wonka film is my loving husband's favourite movie. Today we went to the see the new Wonka film with our 7 year-old daughter. Found your work here, it is beautifully played. I am a jazz fun, I absolutely love it!

[@jonathandely]

thank you so much

[@danielzwickel7147]

Props, too, to the editor -- and cameraperson(s)v-- giving props to each musician.

[@gotb944]

This is very underrated

[@alexhawkins1795]

Indeed

[@davidgpeterson]

My God this is perfection.

[@Armis71]

Never heard Pure Imagination played like this, it's great!

[@alanburdes9810]

Mr Dely, you, and your musicians have caught my attention. Thank you.

[@elliot6536]

I keep coming back to watch this, I've never heard a trumpet sound so much like a Flugel!

[@edstud1]

It does sound alot like a flugel, sounds very similar to Chris Botti playing, there has to be some well guarded secret to that sound.

[@michaezapin]

@@edstud1 very deep cup mouthpiece? IDK

[@sarcastickid3049]

That was exact thought after hearing his first notes. Sounds so rich and mellow. He's exactly what sound I'm aiming to achieve on a cornet when it comes to jazz

[@lbird2]

The Mic position and effects I imagine.

[@josefkantsevich5378]

Amazing!

[@cyclingadventure1804]

Jonathan Dely is a musical virtuoso what a beautiful piece! I Love it!

[@roger6145]

Quel son ! Magic ….very beautiful sound of trumpet. Bravo 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@philpiper]

Jonathan, thank you for this beautiful performance. I see so many comparing you with Chris Botti, but as someone from the UK, I would say Till Bronner. Phil in Scotland

[@jonathandely]

Dear Phil - your comparison to Til means a lot to me as I'm a big fan of his. Best wishes across the pond in the UK! - Jonathan

[@genewilliams617]

This is beautiful music, crafted by ALL the musicians. As a drummer, playing kit since 1962, I have to say, that bass player has some sweet chops!!!!!

[@jonathandely]

thank you Gene!

[@jerrybeaver4677]

Great arrangement great song well put together very nice top shelf

[@user-ml1sz7cs1c]

This is plain and simple the best jazz I've ever heard. Jonathan Dely you have my full attention...what a tone!!! Wishing you success on your journey. Mr. Botti has a successor!

[@tylersprouse7475]

Just amazing`

[@blindsfitvince2443]

What energy this song has, such a forward drive, fantastic. To you all much respect.

[@dkdqreactions955]

Listen guys, life is hard, life hurts, but isn't it so beautiful? Even in the darkest hours of our lives? For some weird and mystical reason, I feel like this thing we call souls, are the exact same things we call music. For me atleast, If my soul had a song, I would want this to be it with every ounce in my body!

[@zanewood4226]

An amazing song performed beautifully. Killer jazz solo and improv.

[@genewilliams617]

The drummer knows his dynamics and has a great "low volume cook"!!!!! Almost too smooth!!!!!

[@dkdqreactions955]

I played trumpet in middle school, this makes me want to trade my guitars in for one and grow all over again!

[@aureliagillium3299]

This helps me fall asleep when my mind is racing all night 😭

[@antostanton1588]

I wake up with this sound 😮

[@JeanneMyBeloved]

My autoplay was on and I stumbled into this song while doing something else, and only 7 mins in did I realize that. But at the same time, I felt the music all the way through, without knowing? I don't know, all I know is that this performance is magical.

[@pianistabella]

Bravo.

[@reginamelopereira2660]

Amo essa música....esses instrumentos..juntamente com seus competentes músicos..muito belo......bela apresentação......obrigada!

[@1221garc]

Wow! Amazing. I played trumpet through school and the control he had over that powerful instrument is incredible. To make it sound so soft.

[@michaezapin]

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!! Unbelievable phat mellow tone like Flugelhorn as others have said - but my oh my --- those fluid runs! and then those acidic runs --- how he riffs with the guitar player - absolute sizzle. And I was wondering if there was any firepower to you Jon -- you did not disappoint -- you're like the best of all worlds on that instrument. Yes, I will listen to it again right now! lol

[@jonathandely]

Michael , thank you for such a thoughtful comment and for your wonderful words. we'll see you live in concert soon! - Jonathan

[@coreytv8667]

Dude your tone quality is like super amazing and serenading your one is so full that if I wasn’t to look at the video I would think it’s a flugelhorn 🙌🏾

[@jonathandely]

thank you

[@rik-keymusic160]

That’s a good sounding trumpet! Really like the sound of it! Is it a Bach of something else? Great performance brother !! Regards

[@jonathandely]

Thanks rich!

[@gorazd88vidic]

@@rik-keymusic160 it looks like a yamaha xeno rgs

[@marquesgraham7887]

Tone out the roof!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheAceY2k]

Drummer, pianist and guitarist👍

[@carloscm316]

Never heard anyone playing so smoothly and soft on a regular trumpet…since Chuck Mangionne even playing a Fluegelhorn.

[@marcosrodrigues4976]

Just Amazing!!!!😊❤.😊

[@JenniferDorrWhite]

Really gorgeous!

[@jonathandely]

thank you jennifer!

[@2468Yourman]

Just saw his showcase in NYC. He is very special and what a great band! Remember this young man!

[@jonathandely]

wow thank you so much !!

[@treadeffectfitness2446]

It doesn’t make sense that I like this song so much. Had no idea that I would love this so much. Wow Jonathan, keep creating. The world needs more beautiful music. Bring us into your world bro!

[@OurNewestMember]

Have another listen -- it might make more sense :)

[@valentinokuresa6483]

Best 7 minutes and 17 seconds of my life spent listening to this beautiful masterpiece of art 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@zoemandziy8657]

this truly captures the magic of this song

[@El_Bueno]

Bro has some Arturo Sandoval licks. Damn good player.

[@pokemonbluez]

That’s really sweet sound of the trumpet I ever heard❤

[@Toast0808]

You know, the orchestral version is quite beautiful, but given a preference, this jazzier, live performance version just feeds my soul. I can listen to this over and over...and over. 🔊🎵❤️

[@jimmysingh694]

And it sounds just as magical every time!

[@jasurbekn6376]

You were the one who made me start playing trumpet, thank you!)

[@ginomorales8989]

Lethal and soothing at the same time.

[@kdlane6384]

Absolutely amazing music. And the trumpet player ant too bad either. Thank you. Play it again. Loved it.

[@memuiaandresen522]

Oh my goodness, so beautiful!!!!

[@evalvaneda]

This is simply beautiful!! I can listen for hours

[@AaronmMcLean]

that lick at 2:55 is so good. I keep coming to listen to it :)

[@soulgoodkitchenllc9524]

Sound that I can breathe to. ❤

[@reginamelopereira2660]

Brasil Belo Horizonte!!!!!❤

[@jonathanbjornes9617]

Such an amazing sound 👍🏼

[@jonathandely]

thank you Jonathan

[@samcharo]

Pure craftsmanship 👌

[@omarbeltran175]

This is recommended to me everyday and I watch it every damn day, yet it never gets old :)

[@jonathandely]

thanks Omar ! means a lot

[@brianburman6580]

Why didn't someone tune the piano before this wonderful gig at NAMM?? Great song by the way. This guy loves playing trumpet!!

[@jazzcat123]

First thing I noticed. That Bb is like nails on a chalkboard.

[@mollynicholson]

No kidding. It sounds very "tinny"

[@ephbee2930]

The piano was the most annoying element; partly due to tuning but also just the tinny timbre of that brand. I guess they had to go with who the sponsor was at that showcase.

[@yahbarrahyisrael1921]

Jonathan Dely, where you been?! My goodness!!! Your sound is amazing!!! Wow!!! You made me pick my horn up, again!!!

[@noswad75]

Would love to have the trumpet sheet music for this. Totally awesome!!

[@stephenfails7128]

Man, what kind of mouthpiece is that? Such a mellow tone and on trumpet. Sounds like flugel.

[@martyrrt]

That sound was extraordinary…..well done ….but that suit KILLED it.

[@louisthompson1020]

Another great musician that I found on You tube. You sound wonderful.

[@cliftonboyz1959]

The presence of Chris Botti and the tone of Chuck Mangione

[@El_Bueno]

I heard some Arturo in there too. 😳

[@El_Bueno]

And Roy Hargrove. The more I listen, the more influences.

[@davids6898]

I was there and I missed this performance. Glad to be able to hear it finally

[@thewayoffulfillment]

That was amazing!!! I've had it playing on repeat!

[@saihajpreetkohli526]

incredibly incredible

[@jarrodholcomb7303]

How’d you get that kind of sound it’s so warm and filling like a fugelhorn how did you get that tone quality??

[@jonathandely]

thanks jarrod!!

[@_LiveTheDream_]

Jonathan Dely Doesn’t even answer the question, smh

[@connormckay4755]

Yvo Herrera probably a super deep mouthpiece like a V cup or something. I play on a 3C for my everything mouthpiece but when I want to play fluffy I’ll use my Schilke 17. Wider and deeper than most mouthpieces

[@zagorith14]

@@_LiveTheDream_ If he wanted to answer the question, I'm sure he would have.

[@samueltyree]

I'm a little late, but there's a whole style of playing called microphone playing, where you play directly into that attached mic you see. Since it's so close there's no need to project and you can get that warm tone while still sounding loud

[@briannastevenson7744]

This is absolutely beautiful

[@Mint318]

Dude you’re a freaking beast ….

[@rjgrant63]

Trumpet player here. May be out of the loop but never heard of this star trumpeter, what a tone! And the tastefulness. Flugelhorn sound on a Bb….yea

[@jonathandely]

thank you Richard! means a lot

[@JenoAYAYA]

omg goosebump. love

[@KylesVacations]

Loved it. Thank you.

[@bobbymanny8043]

That fuglehorn just made me lose no but November

[@jrankin3356]

More please! Soooo good

[@castoff.]

This is incredible! Such a great tone!

[@rbv2819]

Pure butter baby! Smooth

[@nickstordahl3356]

So beautiful

[@jonathandely]

thanks nick!

[@inez.505]

it sounds so. smooth i love it

[@mc-rn8ro]

I got to meet him in person! The professor I’m assisting is working with him on a project. He’s a TOTAL sweetheart!

[@jaliyawalton6197]

Speechless .. this is amazing

[@hermithollow2024]

So very beautiful! 😊

[@tipdub]

Wow..awesome sound

[@tiffanyyvonnethomas6826]

Flawless!!!

[@ivanilhamfalihin5971]

Awesome !!!!!

[@jonathandely]

thank you!

[@jblfamily02]

Everyone here Loves what they are doing And its Beautiful

[@bananaleather7068]

incredible tone

[@k.jjohnson5359]

😍 I would to be at a jazz restaurant listening to this

[@BjornIngelstamMusic]

Great man!

[@MikkoLaulainen]

Wow, you're tone is surreal! Amazing job with this

[@truthonlys]

Amazing performance ❤️

[@anyadeising1564]

instant chills

[@jonathandely]

:) thank youu

[@Toast0808]

Such beautiful talent.

[@jonathandely]

thank you, roast

[@richardcasey7521]

Great band. The trumpet player is really smooth.

[@marquesgraham7887]

This almost causes me to cry!!!

[@hugh_jass2982]

Such a rich sound 😌

[@FunnyGA1ex]

Very aspiring stuff! Thank you! May the chops be with y'all! /:)

[@jonathandely]

thank you

[@symzz8607]

Yo this is good as man