Linda May Han Oh: Tiny Desk Concert

[@smndn089]

Crazy voicings, love it! This is a perfect example for what my Jazz Piano teacher always said: „Play 4 chords for 1000 people, in Jazz you Play 1000 chords for 4 people. Most wont understand.“ I love it so much, that ipr give jazz musicians so much attention and a big stage! Greetings from munich (sry for my Bad english haha) 💙

[@TheRealDannAlexander]

Bassist here and I’m floored by Linda’s technique and tone. This is powerful and on point. Love discovering amazing talents because of NPR.

[@YummySalmon-z9q]

This is so fire! The whole band is so talented and Rise Mountains is such a bop! Love from Sydney!!!

[@chita1205]

Based in New York City, GRAMMY award-winning Linda May Han Oh is a bassist/composer who has performed and recorded with artists such as Pat Metheny, Kenny Barron, Joe Lovano, Dave Douglas, Terri Lyne Carrington, Steve Wilson, Geri Allen and Vijay Iyer. Originally born in Malaysia and raised in Boorloo (Perth), Western Australia, she has received many awards including a 2022 Deutscher Jazz Preis, 2nd place at the BASS2010 Competition, a semi-finalist at the BMW Bass competition and an honorary mention at the 2009 Thelonious Monk Bass Competition. She was voted the 2018-2021 Bassist of the Year by the Jazz Journalist’s Association, as well 2022 Bassist of the Year in Jazztimes. Linda also was voted 2019 Bassist of the Year in Hothouse Magazine and was the 2020 recipient APRA award for Best New Jazz Work. In 2023 she received the prestigious Herb Albert Award for music. Linda has had five releases as a leader which have received critical acclaim, her latest - a quintet album entitled The Glass Hours on Biophilia Records. Her latest commissions include “Littoral Tales” a solo piano piece in two movements for Gloria Cheng, and “Ephemeral Echoes” written for percussion trio and piano trio as well as “Mirrors and Shadows” written for piano and bass duo. Linda has written for large and small ensembles as well as for film, participating in the Sundance Labs at Skywalker Ranch and composing for several of sociologist/film maker Sabrina McCormick. Linda also composed and produced music for a collaborative film project with non-profit, “Hoperaisers” based in Korogocho, Kenya by film-maker Kizito Gamba and contributed music to his latest documentary “Calling the Shots” co-directed by Kore Abong about aspiring African women in the film-industry. Linda is currently Associate Professor at the Berklee College of Music in the bass department and is also part of the Institute for Jazz and Gender Justice led by Terri Lyne Carrington. Linda was featured on bass in the 2020 Pixar movie "Soul" under the musical direction of Jon Batiste (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) alongside drummer Roy Haynes and was the model for the character in the film - bassist “Miho.” “her innovative range and stellar improvisations have made [her] one of the most dynamic rising stars in jazz today.” The Wall Street Journal

[@jedwing]

I loved Linda from the first time she walked into the 55 Bar. Glad to have seen her and others at the beginnings of their growth. She is a lovely human being as well. Go girl.

[@michaelkutulas8878]

Brilliant musicianship all the way around, and I still can't find the words to describe how I feel about Linda's absolutely awesome bass playing!

[@jt_via]

I love never knowing what kind of music I'll hear from a new discovery on the Tiny Desk! Linda & Band treated us to such sublime music, and have gained a new fan! Love the FX on acoustic piano!

[@JohnnyVinsane]

My Bro Greg on the sax! 🎷

[@tiagomarques672]

Simply gorgeous, could listen to it all day. Congrats.

[@augustaskuprys6289]

AaaaaaAaaa my desk and floor are vibrating like crazy from that BASS.

[@Shea3224]

Thank You Tiny Desk, Linda May Han, & All the other Musicians, for giving Me not just absolutely Beautiful music, but also relaxing, calming music to listen to, & enjoy before I began my crazy monday. I needed this!! Btw, Linda May Han, I will be listening, & enjoying your music for longer than just today, & this week, Because, You have a New Fan now!! I would also say Your Son has Fans as well. The Beautiful, love filled song you dedicated to him, drew me in even more. Aw. My heart!! 🤗💜💜

[@mariagomes4721]

0:03

[@Shea3224]

@@mariagomes4721, Are you saying you knew when you heard the very first note/instrument you were hooked?

[@bass349]

Heck yessss. Go Linda!

[@davidnolan7675]

I have been looking forward to this one! Such command from all the players, but there is also something so rich and moving about the worlds that Linda May Han Oh creates. Music for the heart and head... If this is your first encounter I would highly recommend checking out her catalogue, as well as Fabian Almazan's - it's consistently brilliant writing and playing. Not to mention those mind-expanding effects on piano!

[@jedwing]

Facts.

[@TyroneWallace-ft8fk]

Just caught them in Amsterdam- unbelievable show - had me hooked the entire time. Blew me away!

[@shiraleeana]

Great to hear an Aussie at Tiny Desk 🦘🐨☀️

[@Zaqariyah]

First time of listening jazz with Bass leading and it's magnificent!

[@remmary100]

Tiny Desk always brings the groove. I like it!

[@jazzjens]

Love it! Creativity, great artistry, groove, wonderful!

[@CFM7]

love this & their musical interplay so much

[@LotteHayworth]

She is incredible 🔥🔥🔥Great band and love her work with Pat Metheny too

[@ivangushkov3651]

Saw them last night, blew my socks off! Not to be missed live :)

[@Francispia]

I looooove herrrrrr

[@markbass_trojanthinking]

That vocalist is something else. Great accomplishment to band and all good Monday morning vibes for me at least. Second play now🎉

[@valkasolidor6727]

She's wonderful,and in some aspect brings to mind Flora Purim when she performed with Chick Corea.

[@janbrien9907]

Well a wonderful Monday morning wake-up!

[@cooldebt]

LOVE Linda's groove and creativity. Have been a fan since she played with Pat Metheny. Go Aussie go! Props to her band also. Edit: @15:00 sounds like Fabian was quoting Isabella's Lullaby from The Promised Neverland

[@siamesevodka]

I saw her accompany Pat Metheny when he toured Australia just before the pandemic, and my jazz-loving friend (one of a handful of friends I went with) turned me onto Linda May Han Oh's catalogue after the concert.

[@cooldebt]

@@siamesevodka Me too! (Sydney, 7 March just before lockdown)

[@siamesevodka]

@@cooldebt Ah it's a small world! I was at their show the evening before, at Melbourne's Palais Theatre (it's in St Kilda if you know Melbourne) :)

[@cooldebt]

@@siamesevodka Could I shamelessly promote my favourite Sydney jazz ensemble The Consouls - they cleverly do vgm as jazz and play at the Paris Cat a few times a year. They will be there in October. (No prior knowledge of games music required - it is good jazz and great fun.)

[@chita1205]

Saxophonist and composer Greg Ward was born in Peoria. Currently based in Chicago, Ward has performed and recorded with a varied group of artists such as Prefuse 73, Lupe Fiasco, Tortoise, William Parker, Andrew D'Angelo and Mike Reed.

[@jeffblock8635]

Fantastic.

[@greatvaluecorndog]

absolutely incredible.

[@ericgeneric135]

I haven't heard them before...this is great!

[@imatt_285]

Wonderful !!

[@thedude007]

Sooooo cool love it ❤👌🏾✌🏾

[@hsatin20]

This is great

[@jackdavies8616]

Yeah!!!

[@taegoLake]

That's fire ! I love this set.

[@brunotejedominieri]

Congratulations!! Very beautiful

[@drumsmith215]

Bravo!!! 👏👏👏💜

[@Kevin6059]

Fanfreakingtastic!

[@Riggy2k3]

Stunning!

[@DRACOFURY]

This was a very smooth and different Tiny Desk Concert 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@EastCentralEurope35]

Thank YOU. 🗽💐🇹🇷🎧

[@dracul74]

Loved it. Thx

[@ytspam1000]

never heard of her, but she's fabulous. Her technique is spotless. Thanks NPR. ;)

[@NellieKAdaba]

I feel the same.

[@AndresGarcia-ou2qm]

I love this kind of tiny desk!!!!

[@abelardoruiz5544]

Wao....

[@DerekWrites]

Came to see if I could spot Chappell Roan's wig on the wall, stayed for the awesome grooves!

[@MarcoM-ou9ew]

finally good music is back to tine desk, I was about to give up tbt. Boilen we need you

[@istoryrighter]

Finally? There’s been nothing but killer shows lately. Your taste is severely lacking.

[@dr.robertbennett3452]

⁠@@istoryrighter💯💯💯

[@reginaldhoward9560]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Sandra9135]

Halo 🥰😇🥰

[@PesteNegro]

Imma be the ~come to Brazil~ guy today: Please, come to Brazil 🥺😭

[@NyotaTanoTV-gt3od]

Massive ❤❤

[@umutoymak4790]

That was amazing 🔥🤩 Linda is a KILLER ! 🔥☠️

[@wendyj4206]

❤tiny desk

[@drlluc]

yes!!!!!!!!! well deserved!

[@AmariWatkins-ju7uw]

So dope!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@jamescassidy5852]

Very exciting and inspirational, great stuff Linda & Co. Thanks.

[@zbclark]

Mark Turner on Tiny Desk is absolutely amazing. Great band

[@sim_art]

super!

[@OngoingBox]

awesome compositions, amazing playing

[@chita1205]

nice

[@makebacunningham6795]

❤🔥

[@steveklamkin]

Just outstanding!

[@rafaelmuriel579]

Incredible talent🙏

[@bluesoncamera]

Good music , what happened with the famous NPR sound ? The piano and the drums sounding compressed , the saxophone warmth is less than I am used to , only the double bass is loud and clear. Am I the only one who noticed ?

[@feliciagray5781]

This was funky

[@alberyrodrigues]

REAL DEAL

[@torontorox]

✌🧡

[@Adri7gT]

Wow

[@johnnypetro9314]

What is triggering the piano effects at 3:31? I guess an effects pedal?

[@thesuncollective1475]

At last something I can get my teeth into.

[@fu9793]

I don’t know what the fck this was, but it sounded awesome!

[@HSetonNotes]

Mark Whitfield Jr sounding tasty on those drums!!

[@johnconnor4136]

Just wanted to comment here to proudly share that I've been sober for 1,668 days.

[@rosemarywatson1231]

Ok! Not mad at it!

[@GizzyDillespee]

Her song about her son starts with a pure harmonic, then frantic scrambling, then an F-U chord🤣👹

[@mohandossvellaichamy6455]

Y’all should do one of these with will wood

[@adhdrush]

I would love to play for your channel

[@FoursWithin]

Of course we all bring our own associations but the last song made me think of Stereolab. 👍

[@mycosys]

Where was the mic on her Bass supposed to be pointing? Would have sounded so much better with something on the neck, too

[@kgentertainment9811]

pleas we need kendrick here 🙏🏽

[@tcai43]

what microphone do they use?

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

🫶🏼🎶🤸🏽‍♂️🖖🏼

[@notacooldudewithanattitude2731]

@nprmusic I dare you get Lorna Shore in Tiny Desk!

[@TorbenKock]

Helene fischer konatabss jazz

[@fortunen8467]

THANK THE GODS NPR IS BACK TO ITS ROOTS🎉🎉🎉🎉. Please no more mainstream artists

[@zezezezezezezezezezeze]

gatekeeping is something that music doesnt need. dont be so frustrated.

[@AdrianDeVore]

😂

[@Gonachigo]

5h of straight rehearsals to be able to do this without music sheets

[@slak96u]

Honestly, i cant stand.... this style of disorganized music.... I HATE IT, honestly. BUT!!!!! Many people love it, and im glad to see it on TD. Bravo.

[@louismclean-l3h]

Linus and Lucy?

[@MisterBoxUber]

i have no idea...

[@taylourgreen2568]

Can I vote for Judas Priest?

[@paulwhetstone0473]

It’s not that often you hear an upright bassist solo melodic lines so well. The pianist tends to overplay(maybe the piano needs to be mixed louder so he doesn’t have to play with so much force). The sound effects are annoying and don’t add anything to the ensemble sound. Otherwise, an excellent performance by the band.

[@timb350]

These are some truly awesome musicians here...but (and this happens VERY rarely)...there is a significant flaw in an otherwise highly accomplished mix. I simply cannot hear the drums (except for the occasional snare #1 or #2). The rest just doesn't happen. Hopefully this is just that very rare day when the sound-dude has the flu or something.

[@jjackson4754]

This is the ONLY worthwhile thing NPR does.

[@Watabingbang]

First

[@k1awdttt]

Feels like the bass is a bit overpowering. Yeah I know that's the focus on Linda but I feel that it's breaking balance of other musicians.

[@marciobrebal8143]

Que mixagem horrível, sou fã do NPR ... será que faltou? tem que molhar a mão do editor ou falta de um técnico de som pra fazer a pós ?????

[@romullen3971]

Trump!

[@Птица-небылица]

Cacophony. The bear didn't just step on their ear, but chewed it off altogether.

[@TheLivirus]

Too much jazz noodling for my taste.

[@James-sk2sk]

This is OK, but can we get something even remotely rock? It's all hip hop and snarky puppy wanna-bes.

[@Ruggins62]

You actually WROTE this mess???