Julian Lage-Jorge Roeder duo: "Ode to Elvin"

A sensational jazz dialogue between two great string players, guitarist Julian Lage and bassist Jorge Roeder; during the Lage Group's gig at the Blue Room, Kansas City, 2-21-11. "Ode to Elvin" was composed by Julian Lage and George Marsh. At the moment it's late 2020, and I'm irritated that KZbin has layered an ad on this video. I deliberately chose not to monetize the video, because, hey, it's not my music. But, because of the extraordinary viewership, I suppose, KZbin is aiming to make money off of it. Shame on KZbin, and if anyone can advise how to dump the ad, please let me know.

[@kantvishi]

This is one of my favourite julian lage videos

[@sbpaulMO]

So happy that people are still finding this mind-blowing bit and so happy I was there to record it. Cheers to all....

[@themennissvids]

This video was how I found Julian Lage. Thank you for uploading it, studying him continues to help me improve to no end.

[@sbpaulMO]

Very happy that people all over are still finding this video. It was special to be there and special every time I watch it, too. Thanks for all the good comments.

[@RockindownCali]

Steve Paul he is one of the best musicians of this era. a true gem and gift for us, mere mortals, to enjoy and study... thank you for uploading

[@billyperry3059]

Still finding it! Thank you so much for capturing these moments!

[@JimRivers1179]

Thanks for recording and sharing this jewel ! God bless you

[@mtobrien89]

OK I BELIEVE IT NOW. THIS KID IS A GENIUS.

[@alvelundin402]

holy fucking shit this is incomprehensibly awesome

[@maxbrown961]

I'm at least 1000 of these views. Can't believe how great this performance is.

[@sbpaulMO]

I figured there was one guy watching it 100,000 times, but close. Thanks. I was glad to catch it and always thrilled anew when I watch again.

[@georgiemcpseudonym4182]

Damn. I need to go practice.

[@MeskDaKrull]

Genius isnt enough to describe this! Sublime? Outstanding?! F**king unbelievable?!?!?! WOOOOOW BLEW MY MIND! These guys mix so well and you can tell that they really love what they are doing and they do it so well! Never have i seen jazz being approached this way. Hands down, the best duo i´ve seen, EVER!

[@sbpaulMO]

I'm still very happy to see all the wonderful comments on this clip. Right place, right time: I still get chills when I watch it again, too.

[@TheMusicianGirl1]

This absolutely blows my mind. Julian's playing is more soulful than any I've ever seen before. You can so tell that the music comes straight from him. This video is now my new favorite video on youtube.

[@TheDonutDoctor]

his playing is so tasteful. he owns every note and speaks with such confidence and clarity. his attention to dynamics is brilliant and his soul has poured out every millimeter of that guitar.

[@sireel]

That's one of the best guitarist's I've ever seen/heard!

[@RWFischer691]

This is insane. Julian is the Lage of our time!

[@tond3244]

Julian's passion for his music is so amazingly infectious. He plays for the sheer joy of it. Inspiring.

[@killyourtelevision]

I know exactly what you mean.

[@danielkaplowitz2453]

I’m Still watching years and years later!!!

[@sbpaulMO]

Thank you. It's quite a special musical moment.

[@gabrielharrison9800]

This deserves more appreciation, man Julian plays with so much soul, the guitar is just an extension of himself along with Jorge

[@joelmedina1849]

I've been watching this video for about 7 years now and I'm still noticing something new every time. Julian today has evolved throughout the years so wonderfully.

[@sbpaulMO]

Thanks for watching (again and again). I'm thrilled that I was in the right place at the right time and captured something so wonderful and guitar-inspiring. And I just noticed you helped push it past 100,000 views. Cheers.

[@krystofsplichal]

This might be my most favorite vid on youtube, keep coming back to it too often :D It's just too amazing to hear and see...

[@sbpaulMO]

After more than 32,000 views, I'm happy to say you are the very first to have commented on the missing chord. Think of it like a complete your own adventure story! Imagine my regret when I learned that the camera I was using automatically shut off after recording 10 minutes of video. But amazingly they were indeed at the very end of this piece, and I felt extremely lucky to have witnessed it and shared it. Thanks for the note.--Steve Paul

[@alangonzalezmartinez8189]

Imagine if no one would've recorded this!! Thank you sir. Still watching it in 2018 and a long time more. He hasn't recorded this one yet

[@sbpaulMO]

Thanks for watching. So happy it still brings joy and enlightenment.

[@Roj0620]

im still enjoying it in 2019 and for a long time to come

[@jorgetenamusic]

Amazing, love it!! Both are awesome!!

[@krystofsplichal]

This is just too awesome...

[@wwsherwin]

Love it! Wow! Puts a smile on my face :)

[@zantrex4]

Thanks for uploading this! What a masterful performance.

[@JACSjazz]

I have heard this I think over a hundred times now and I still keep getting blown away by this! It's just too incredible hearing improv at this level! So much stuff going on, yet they manage to not overplay! Thanks for haring this!

[@FlorianWZ]

Wow, what a truly amazing performance. Thanks for posting. Made my day.

[@vawrzyn]

Thank You for this record Steve! That's more than awesome!

[@nordhill92]

This is absolutely fantastic

[@leoosiku]

Wonderful and inspiring.

Extraordinário. Fantástico. Incrível. Obrigado pela partilha. Thanks for sharing.

[@nikolaivdb]

Wow. My guitarist showed this to me yesterday and i keep coming back for more, such fluid playing. thanks uploader!

[@DarthClam]

This is even more definitely the greatest video ever put on youtube

[@jakubchrobakmusic5157]

Wow that's more than amazing...

[@fingerdits]

Incredible! I love this video.

[@Yanzazzzz]

No me canso de oírlo, una y otra vez!

[@sbpaulMO]

Sorry for the opening ad. Hijacked by KZbin without my consent. I purposely chose not to monetize the video, because Julian holds the copyright and graciously allowed me to post it. Clearly it has become immensely popular and essential watching for any fan of guitar, bass, music and jazz. That is all. Again, thanks for watching.

[@tonycatalano3992]

I watch this video constantly (and I watch it less butt the Iowa Taken video is also amazing), I have to thank you for not only being at the show, but recording it and sharing it. Thank you.

[@cantaforte]

thnaks guys, we all need people that go over everything and just "play". Amazing

[@magnusandersen4534]

WOW!!! This is unreal!

[@Dbzlatino27]

I love it so much, it hurts me that just before the end the video finished T.T , but im amazed by how skilled and how harmonious souned jorge roeder i didnt knew him until saw this and other video before, julian lage i have been watching him for a while now but never ceases to amaze me.

[@delasol1573]

This might be the best thing ever. Wow.

[@fernandagrams]

it would be amazing just listening to this guy playing. what makes it even better is that he does it all with a such a smile on his face

[@tejeguitar]

I just came back after 4-5 years since I first listened to this. Incredibly beautiful and satisfying to rediscover music and listen to it in depth soundwise. Still gives me chills and smiles. Love these cats and love this music. Much love to everyone reading this❤️

[@sbpaulMO]

I still watch it from time to time and am always moved by the joy Julian and Jorge bring to the music and to the act of just playing together. Thanks for watching. I'm still blown away by the size of the audience this thing has reached. Cheers to all.

[@Blackburnguitartutor]

WOW BRILLIANT LOVE IT

[@averde]

In all seriousness, thank you for posting this video. It is magic

[@prsguitarsr4me]

this is definitely the greatest video ever put on youtube

[@susaneisner1]

That's it boys. I'm hooked.

[@Agbar]

The musical conversation between these two is very genuine and that lick at 3:15 is just deadly.

[@davevian1]

Julian Lage is so good it's frightning!

[@johnbradford9527]

I am soooo incredibly fortunate to be able to see him March 2013 at UC Davis, CA at the Mondavi Arts Center! I cannot wait! As a fellow guitarist who grew up with the likes of Django, Charlie Christian, Johnny Smith, George Van Eps, Joe Diorio, Tal Farlow, and countless more, Julian does everything they do as if he were a clone of them all. Simply incredible player and new-found favorite.

[@Sntte616]

Julian is brilliant! WOW!!

[@sbpaulMO]

I'm continually amazed at the number of people still watching and responding to this video. Thanks for all your comments. On the question below about the "bizarre fax noise," that was a cash register at the bar.

[@taijazvidfish]

Wonderful

[@impolitikful]

He doesn't ever go the easy route and just swing eight notes, its always so creative, elastic, playful and fearless.

[@gabri3l367]

Giocano con la musica in un modo unico. Grande sensibilità e gusto oltre ad una forte conoscenza del linguaggio jazz ed altro.

[@massive_bass_nerd]

Nothing short of world class virtuosity

[@ennioschiavi664]

Grande!

[@sbpaulMO]

Nice of you all to say. Thanks for watching.

[@compassionawareness]

God DAMN

[@sbpaulMO]

Thanks for the comment. I'm blown away this video has gotten so much response. Cheers.

[@cliberg]

Julian's counterpoint going across the fingerboard horizontally BLOWS ME AWAY! Thanks so much for the upload, Steve!

[@Michaelw842]

Scary good

[@sbpaulMO]

Thanks for all the fine comments.

[@markanthony5897]

Just me or did the sound of a receipt being printed totally work with the arrangement and tamber of the guitars entrance. Solid, they planned it, I'm convinced.

[@francescolecce1262]

fantastici

[@tomeklawreszuk]

Great players!

[@emc2959]

very very nice

[@JSuhr_ply_Gui]

💕💕💕💕

[@guitarpicka1]

What a Great Tone from both Guitar & Bass...However that Guitar sound is Magnificent...Julian Lage is Amazing !!!

[@tatesherman8273]

Yessir.

[@dumena]

What strikes me is how JL always seems so happy when playing while PM always seems to be in pain. I love both of their music.

[@JamesLindsayMusic]

I'm sure this is the greatest video ever on the internet site youtube :-)

[@roananderson]

the youtube algorithm👏 thank you

[@karlremus83]

Gaw damn soooog gooood

[@jaykap14]

Awesome. And he looks like Dennis from always sunny!

[@patfarlow]

all good

[@impolitikful]

one of the best players alive right now

[@elikoskoff]

Ahhh I'm still waiting for the last chord!!!

[@JLEGuitarLessons]

Holy SHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@MusicGurus]

Wow

[@remijazz]

Okay, it's now a fact, Julian Lage you are my new favorite guitarist of all times.

[@MackenzieLeighton]

Bass player is killin' it

[@sangalnam]

wow

[@pwitte777]

The dissonance at 5:00 ish is really unique. Semi-tone somewhere in between the interval of a flat second.

[@tracktuary]

If I'm watching this, I'm smiling.

[@jgl2222]

@jazzsaavy I was wrong, it's an original tune that he plays that hasn't been put on cd.

[@Boldstrummer]

That is in the "Zone". Real music. Not for the faint of heart.

[@thatjoaosilva]

New pants here for everybody!.. we all know how much we need it.

[@jgl2222]

@jazzsaavy it's on his first album. Sounding Point

[@impolitikful]

the power of alternate picking

[@flangeres1752]

wonderful bass playing, dyads, improve,...great feel!

[@Minotauro_di_Chieti]

That thumb down is from Rusty Cooley!!!

ufffffffffff

[@timsonello]

What gives! Charlie Mingus is alive!

[@Marcos2347]

put "save" in front of "youtube" in your URL bar. ^^^ Download link for this video.

[@JdOhlerking]

4:39 yeah i pretty much crapped my pants...

[@dankgeetar]

I wonder what the last chord was... F min 6 #9 #11 Maj 7 over G? Any other extentions we could add? Haha

[@MeskDaKrull]

here for my daily visit.

[@aldo_mores]

I still can't believe what happened at 3:56

[@MrYippppy]

Starting at 4:10- Jesus, Jules!

[@lungflogger9]

his counterpoint lines are like advanced piano.....rarely if ever heard on guitar