Just a Closer Walk With Thee - Parade in Memory of Trumpeter Abram Wilson (Part 1)

On July 25, 2012, Wynton Marsalis with Ali Jackson, Victor Goines, Marcus Printup, Chris Crenshaw and many others performed at St. John's Church in London, in memory of trumpet player Abram Wilson.

[@nancygamso2181]

I didn't know this happened. Abram was one of our best and brightest lights at Ohio Wesleyan. He was a freshman my very first year there in 1991. I'm so happy he had this send off. Thanks gentlemen.

[@armandrichardson1450]

Wynton is such a beautiful dude, he never forgot where he came from , and his entiire life and career has only added to and embelished the memory of our most beloved Son....Satchmo Armstrong. This really captures the sound and feel of New Orleans even as far away as London. Right on Wynton!!

[@joypenwarn7102]

armand Richard

[@christopherwilliams3517]

My mother requested this when I was approx. 10 and when she passed 30 years later, we fulfilled the promise. I still remember the audible gasp of hundreds of doctors, lawyers, teachers, civil servants when I announced what awaited them outside the chapel. Following a horse drawn carriage carrying my mom when "The Saints" played was healing to my soul and everyone else. Even more healing that it's true. That's the way I want to go out as well.

[@collinnc2001]

+Christopher Williams sure is a a beautiful service.

[@audunjemtland8287]

This gave me goosebumps.

[@bunkyman8097]

You are a good son! Mom is proud.

[@greggyeggy1]

Your Mum sounded like a great lady and credit to you for picking such great music.

[@DavidJones-dy2ul]

Hallelujah Brother!

[@jamesweber5427]

Not a mourning of death, but a celebration of life. This is how I want to be processed out.

[@aclator]

This is what I want my funeral to be. This is the perfect song.

[@debrabolton6475]

One of my favorite songs performed by one of the best, Mr. Wynton Marsalis. Sounds strange but I love these jazz funerals. They celebrate life.

[@tomfowkes2705]

Happy are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. What a beautiful and dignified performance!

[@ahmedsirour]

I knew Abram, personally, and was so glad that he lived and blessed us with his gift and gave me my first string of gigs in London, from one fellow American to another. Classy guy who left too soon but so glad that I got to perform with him the times that I did. I realize people commenting are mostly focused on the music, if not other artists or topics, but I wanted to pay respect and acknowledge the whole point of this video and spirit of Abram Wilson. Rest well, friend, and God bless his family.

[@murph3001]

Well said

[@markhorton3994]

I didn't know him or his music. But if these were his friends he was a loan from God to the world.

[@letthetrumpetsound7893]

Yes, there are "other artists" all celebrating the life of their dear friend. I think that sentiment is hard to miss. I'm sorry for your loss and that of his family.

[@docandry77]

This video is also a great teaching tool to show young musicians how jazz musicians communicate the music with each other. Notice how just a simple gesture, such as raising the bell of his horn signaled something to the rest of them. Pointing a finger up let everyone know they were going to transpose it up a step. Wynton shouted out A-flat (the key the next song would be played in). He even gets the drummers back on track when they were in three (the meter) and the piece had changed to four. Great stuff

[@ilducedimas]

Way to send a brother off ! Funny thing is I often watch those jazz funeral videos to cheer me up !

[@ilducedimas]

+SoundboyEric Same here, that's a strange mix of feelings.

[@collinnc2001]

+Mehdi F hmm glad I'm not the only one

[@jacquesdeghorain3162]

remonter le moral?? C'est fait pour ça la musique non ? - enfin , ça l'était, au " bon vieux temps " hahaha !!!

[@veronicachamacagonzalez4204]

Mehdi F n . .mmyu .ni , uýhbbb5ŕm i.

[@markhorton3994]

It's more "I'm glad he was here" than "I 'm sorry he's gone "

[@andreinagemelli4221]

Bravissimi!!! Un buon ricordo. Per Abram Wilson, grazie.

[@AndySalinger33]

I just played this at my dog Buddy's funeral procession. God bless you soulful movers and shakers. This music is pure joy in my time of deep sorrow.

[@mrcrayon1312]

It's got the right amount of sadness with just as much happiness!!!!

[@margot942000]

MERCI POUR CETTE BELLE CÉRÉMONIE EN L'HONNEUR DU TROMPETTISTE ABRAM WILSON , UN HOMMAGE TRÈS ÉMOUVANT.J'ADMIRE CETTE FRATERNITÉ.

[@jim1310]

A Second Line in London. That must have been a first. Beautiful.

[@amybaker4654]

Yes it was and i missed it.

[@jesuischarlie6381]

This was London?

[@TheSpikehere]

@@jesuischarlie6381 Yes, St. Johns is on the south bank of the River Thames, near Waterloo Station. Which made "Down by the Riverside" all the more appropriate.

[@Allen2saint]

@@TheSpikehereI was trying to figure out how in New Orleans there would be all these confused and fascinated white folks looking like they’d never seen a second line before. I get it now.

[@doogiehowser78]

wow honestly that is one of the coolest most moving things i have ever seen and heard in my life , what an incredible tribute there dear friend Abram Wilson he would of be looking down and listening and dancing to that in heaven

[@laakamdigital8080]

The death can even stand up an enjoy this before to leave. Miles Davis, wynton Marsialis, tx for your lives.

[@kerryh2096]

I have wanted to see Wynton Marsalis since my freshman year of college!! he's so amazing

[@ChrisHaas1]

R.I.P. Abram. Thanks for this great send-off! I felt like I was right there! Respect!!

[@salvatoresquadrito109]

Grazie MAESTRO!!!! Un grande saluto da un comportamento di una banda musicale di Genova E siete superlativi!! 🎼❤🎼

[@margot942000]

beautiful, I love this parade is extraordinary, joy, sharing, love, friendship, emotions that arise from this music. Thank you for this good time spent with you. Friendship of France. Michelle

[@yolandaherrera7126]

Just beautiful. I enjoy this so much. Look at Wyton he’s having so much fun the same all the musicians they have a beautiful spirit

[@sergioaugellonifabbri1582]

the most beautiful way to say hello at the life..great !

[@mandadadudu]

Sergio Augelloni Fabbri right on!

[@debrabolton9372]

What a send off! I am sure that the departed is in Heaven still smiling and playing along with the musicians. I have always said that when my time comes I would love a New Orleans funeral. Don't think it will happen. Just a thought.

[@alciao3441]

What a beautiful procession. Brings tears of joy as my mother loved these old spirituals.

[@jhas888]

Beautiful. The spirit of Mr Wilson surely floated surely up to Heaven.

[@teaddict-]

We've lost so many great jazz musicians... I'm glad though to see their lives celebrated like this. Had to break out my horn and play along when they started to play Amazing Grace, just starting to learn the trumpet myself so I don't know many tunes yet - but it was nice to join them there for a bit.

[@gertrudebuck590]

Sounds so Nawwleans! Oh my goodness!!

[@trememusiccom]

Wynton plays the trumpet like drinking water so natural.

[@AndersonSilva-bo6wh]

to every jazz video I hear I discover the true meaning of playing an instrument.

[@mickouzz]

Some much love I hear and see. Just Great to see theses amazing musicians parading like that with such humility. Warms up my heart

[@KaiTakApproach]

I was lucky enough to be in NYC when I caught a cakewalk coming down the East Side of the Park, only it was for a wedding and not a funeral....sometimes there's no difference😂 I am sure any couple willing to do that has at least a chance though. Certainly made my day. What a great American tradition.

[@jwcaldwell]

I have never heard sounds like that great keep it up

[@fred59210]

dunkerque(France) superbe prestation musicale j aime ,merci, y a rien à dire de plus , y love

[@ernestinemullen8937]

I love this! Praise the Lord.

[@marybowman6500]

Congratulations on a great ceremony here from Maryann in Ohio glad to join in and all the spirituals here. Thank you, Wynton Marsalis.

[@stevesam3188]

ready to die to get a funeral like this!!

[@iayyam]

Steve Sam lol

[@phumeoli]

wow!

[@demetriuswhite1589]

Thats nothing. ome New Orleans and see the deal

[@markhorton3994]

Only if I get the funeral before I die.

[@dbrookside7103]

Baby, they can second line me all the way to the grave. As my old daddy used to say, "Lawd, Lawd!!!"

[@promerops]

Absolutely marvelous.

[@arthurcosta5359]

God being praised

[@mnmgag]

Jesus Christ Is Lord !!!

[@marybowman6500]

Great Gospel music! Ain’t gonna study no more!!!

[@Allen2saint]

I had no idea melodicas would be part of a brass ensemble! This is beautiful.

[@marybowman6500]

Love these hymns!!!! Amazing!,,,Beautiful!,,

[@gertrudebuck590]

What beautiful music!!

[@bernyrock4093]

Tres grand Monsieur Wynton Marsalis..Merci pour votre music!!

[@1917teddyright]

Great when others can come together to celebrate a life.

[@rgb8773]

Isn't it amazing how much culture black people brought to America and we are still hated

[@mnmgag]

Jesus Loves YOU !!!

[@WONDERFULREPTILES]

RESPECT

[@honeypie2555]

I will lay all my troubles down, down by the river side. Halelluyah!

[@ymashburn319]

I want to walk closer 2 thee...luv it!

[@s.f.n.4491]

Gracias por subir este magnífico vídeo.

[@seldenkid48]

I just love it Thank You !!

[@philna1941]

Fucking lovely. The way to go........

[@grenongary]

Amazing Thanks for sharing

[@JayByrd2011]

Fantastic! A dream come true for me if I had been in the line or even on the street!

[@mrcrayon1312]

I want this when I die!!

[@spideogconchobhair776]

to be blessed by such respect of memory i can dream

[@oaklandtobangkok]

Never lost his roots.

[@lightblues1]

Can't believe abram has gone,such an inspiration

[@erangev]

Such a sweet sound...

[@patriciablankenship2906]

LOVE THIS!!!!

[@lorenzomoore2284]

Thanks.

[@BRENTH11100]

LOVE IT.

[@babalous7479]

Beautiful

[@ChinaIndien]

welch wunderbare Ehrung eines begnadeten Trompeters

[@KGUmusic]

fantastic!!!

[@samsukepicotiri2919]

Riverside, A♭❗and then music starts.

[@LindaValentine-qs6xl]

I'm upset about having after thought notions of brotherly& sisterly love .let's give peace always!

[@MegaAntonio94]

Fantástico!!!

[@trapezemusic]

All great musicians. Don't overlook the importance of the bass section. Fine job by the two sousaphones and the tuba.

[@fiddler1861]

I hope those kids on the green wall realize what an epic event this really was.

[@jesuischarlie6381]

Thing of beauty

[@johnderby8921]

How nice and classy!! NH

[@Kimberly242100]

Awesome!!!!!

[@hanksteffen2463]

Great Music

[@giulianozetti8313]

così dovrebbe essere un funerale,esattammente così

[@ilducedimas]

+giuliano zetti è cosi vero.

[@user-cc2sn2yk5q]

πολυ τυχεροί,αυτοι που σας ακουγαν!

[@pso4ctb219]

Nice!

[@kurtmanasco67]

Yes I know the sounds of Home ain't No Place like New Orleans

[@nicolasartheau822]

New orlean’s function and parasols in London! Where did they came back after the burial?Or did they?

[@Boultbeemx]

q bonito es el jazz *-*

[@rleague685]

This is how I want to go

[@robertthomas7343]

Truth spoken

[@BanquetNZ]

Nearly 18 minutes of church :D

[@maestrojameslove8633]

my good

[@gertrudebuck590]

They didn’t have the Parade of Dancing Merry Mourners!!

[@trumpetrumept]

Ammmmmmmerica!

[@MrDixietrmpt]

So love this! bury my ass. lol

[@audunjemtland8287]

Is this song recored anywhere? By THIS crew?????!!!! Like Christmas Jazz Jam. Greatest performed album I've ever heard.

[@crystalpentz1874]

Imagine if you will...Wynton home from Julliard, Mr Ellis on break and. Branford all playing at Tips.oh yeah those were the days.Doesn’t get much better than that.Thosis quite cool however.

[@crystalpentz1874]

This is quite cool however

[@obom9104]

Super foda

[@lorenzomoore2284]

What's the name of the keyboard thing that the guy is blowing into?

[@zacyzoo]

+Lorenzo Moore Melodica

[@jaymiggy]

even the priest had to take a picture @ 3:53 - i think i want to go out this way too.

[@johnnyadriel4651]

jesus himself would be tapping his toes

[@dwaterson21]

Only in Nawlins do the dead get their own outro music.

[@ronyquiroga8803]

Como se llama el que toca el saxo soprano atrS de Winton Marshal ?

[@mnmgag]

Jesus Christ Is Lord !!!

[@lilslash2]

Its a melodica

[@mogensschmidt990]

So whoes funeral is it?

[@jesusisherelookbusy]

“YOURS!” [pulls out a flick knife]

[@charlesdubra2420]

What key is this in?