Live From Emmet's Place Vol. 58 - Pasquale Grasso & Spike Wilner

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Emmet Cohen- Piano
Pasquale Grasso- Guitar
Spike Wilner- Piano
Russell Hall- Bass
Kyle Poole- Drums
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Thank you to Elise Drake for sponsoring this evening's performance!
This concert is presented by The Jazz Cruise, which sails Jan 17-24, 2022. Join us and many other legendary musicians on the high seas! www.thejazzcruise.com
Video Design: Alex Weitz abwstudios.com
Sound: Kelvin Grant [e-mail]
Piano Tuning: George Box
Special thanks to: The Jazz Cruise, JazzCorner, Qobuz, JazzTimes, Penn State, Cliff Bells, Vail Jazz, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Mack Avenue, Savannah Music Fest, Tri-C JazzFest, Arts Garage, Lied Center of Kansas, Rochester Jazz Festival, & St. Cecilia Music Center
0:00 Introduction of Evening
1:18 Sonora (Hampton Hawes) -ft. Spike Wilner, piano
11:44 Lullaby of the Leaves (B. Petkere; lyr. J. Young) -ft. Spike Wilner, piano
22:22 Conversation w/ Spike Wilner
29:38 Introduction of Pasquale Grasso
30:49 Like Someone in Love (J. Van Heusen; lyr. J. Burke)
38:20 In the Still of the Night (Cole Porter)
48:54 I’ll Keep Loving You (Bud Powell)
56:50 Off Minor (Thelonius Monk)
1:05:29 Darn That Dream (J. Van Heusen; lyr. E. DeLange)
1:12:57 Night In Tunisia (Dizzy Gillespie)
1:23:45 Cherokee (Ray Noble)
1:32:17 Dance of the Infidels (Bud Powell)
1:39:58 Celia (B. Powell) -ft. Alex Weitz, sax
1:53:53 Someone to Watch Over Me (G. Gershwin; lyr. Ira Gershwin) -ft. P. Grasso, solo guitar

[@jimjennings7623]

No matter who he's playing with, I always really appreciate the solid and sophisticated bass of Mr. Russell Hall. He is SUCH a musician!

[@georgesidney2526]

And his sound a pure gem. Who as this sound ?

[@mauricioalfaro9406]

He actually saved the first tune

[@i_am_a_music_maker5212]

they say tone is in the hands, and he's got great hands

[@davidrosen9711]

This is the best virtual club in the world

[@user-qk8jb3pd5m]

The piano solo in the still of the night is just pure fire. Such a brilliant stream of consciousness that invigorates everyone till it finally erupts. Wow!

[@guidemeChrist]

I can see Pasquale is having loads of fun with just sitting in with such a interactive and happening bunch

[@coastdave]

Russell driving the insanity on Cherokee - incredible!

[@guidemeChrist]

Yeah it's amazing how he can do that with such great tone throughout. Fine tuned technique

[@Bryantkh13]

That tempo is frightening.

[@breakfastberrito8990]

Piano solo on Off Minor was amazing and amazing guitar playing in the outro of darn that dream

[@playbackamusicloversjourne8620]

Live From Emmet's Place - the best thing to happen to Mondays!

[@alichamas63]

Love the way Pasquale deliberatly sits out of comping to let Emmet go. Sign of a true pro.

[@maurizioalcuaz1728]

Ma questi per me sono musicisti marziani !!musica stellare.grazie per questo dono

[@antonclaudiovecchietti9488]

Un meritato plauso a tutto il gruppo, anche per la scelta dei brani, che sono belli ma anche impegnativi: quelli di Bud Powell, in modo particolare. Pasquale Grasso, negli assolo mi ricorda, in chiave più moderna, Joe Pass. Cordiali saluti 😊

[@billlance387]

Every time I watch one of these, they're all great players, but Russell Hall blows me away.

[@hayaomiyazaki4899]

Pasquale is the truth. One of the very few real guitarists in the world

[@hayaomiyazaki4899]

@@chrisn8657 Nah, Pasquale is the only guitarist that can truly play bebop.

[@Andreu_Rovira]

@@hayaomiyazaki4899 Anyway he is a top guitarist

[@helgar791]

Pasquale now has two Trenier guitars with his name. He's earned it.

[@bronzewand]

Pretty sure he has 3 now. The black one, the orange one and now this one

[@Bennyplays]

@@bronzewand Correct!

[@mikeal2933]

The relational harmony between drummer, bassist and pianist is what the Heavenly Father brings to life❤️‍🔥🔥👑

[@MrStranger1944]

So glad you guys had Pasquale on. I enjoyed every minute of it!

[@tiesergrote]

i know i know pasquale is all bud powell and barry harris - but he reminds me of johnny smith in the ballads as well. amazing concert

[@Meira_A]

*Making Miracles Happen* 🌎🎼🎯 0:00 Introduction of Evening 1:18 Sonora (Hampton Hawes) -ft. Spike Wilner, piano 11:44 Lullaby of the Leaves (B. Petkere; lyr. J. Young) -ft. Spike Wilner, piano 22:22 Conversation w/ Spike Wilner 29:38 Introduction of Pasquale Grasso 30:49 Like Someone in Love (J. Van Heusen; lyr. J. Burke) 38:20 In the Still of the Night (Cole Porter) 48:54 I’ll Keep Loving You (Bud Powell) 56:50 Off Minor (Thelonius Monk) 1:05:29 Darn That Dream (J. Van Heusen; lyr. E. DeLange) 1:12:57 Night In Tunisia (Dizzy Gillespie) 1:23:45 Cherokee (Ray Noble) 1:32:17 Dance of the Infidels (Bud Powell) 1:39:58 Celia (B. Powell) -ft. Alex Weitz, sax 1:53:53 Someone to Watch Over Me (G. Gershwin; lyr. Ira Gershwin) -ft. P. Grasso, solo guitar Emmet opened his doors to two men with the genius & instinct to make the seemingly impossible, a reality. *Pasquale Grasso is a master of a robust bebop language* -previously distant from the guitar world. And, against the odds, *Spike Wilner has maintained a precious lifeline* for the music we love & the artists who create it. *Both of these cats have built bridges as musicians & jazz advocates* ...and we’re blessed by their labors. In his first appearance with the trio, *Pasquale invokes the bop greats* with otherworldly speed & sensitivity. *Kyle Poole & Russell Hall* devastate the rhythm section, & *Emmet Cohen* overwhelms the set with a series of brilliant solos. Guys, you’re making miracles happen each week & inspire our potential to do the same...💡🎼🌎

[@jenniferpollard2732]

Thank you!

[@Meira_A]

...and to Spike Wilner - our love & gratitude to you & the jazz faithful for keeping this music alive. 🙏🏽🎼 Such a beautiful opener on Monday: Sonora is priceless & Lullaby of Leaves-brutally cool... Thanks to our entire jazz fam.

[@kabalayouri419]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@song4night]

Have you seen the size of Pasquale's shoes? They are huge!

[@stephotis1929]

Acoustics are amazing. All players are phenomenal. Thanks

[@zagortriplex100]

Emmet and Pasquale...great duo!

[@JeremySeitz]

1:00:10 the piano solo on "Off Minor"... damn, Emmet!

[@guidemeChrist]

Hope you will have Luigi on as well, sooner or later! Absolutely loving this set so far

[@manzajazz9025]

I love Luigi's playing as well, he is playing baritone sax with the NDR big band in Germany at the moment, (lots on KZbin), so let's hope he can get time off to visit New York soon.

[@eliaslapia6987]

Luigi is the man

[@paulrobertz8491]

Keep playing "I'll Keep Loving You" ! Thank you Barry Harris & Bud Powell. You guys do it justice.

[@alfredbellanti3755]

Hi Emmet. Thank you from having Pasquale on the show. Having some Italian blood in my system I am now more encouraged to work at my piano. 🤩

[@adriancamacho2502]

You guys should play with ambrose on one of these streams. That would be epic!!

[@ericfricke4512]

Such a heartwarming chat with Spike!

[@anfiorsceal]

A super session !

[@Meira_A]

Alex Weitz -you slay on Celia. 🙌🏽...you give us the finest visuals each week & you’re giving Kelvin beautiful sound to work with from that sax. My friend, your talent inspires us all to ‘up our game’ - our respect & appreciation...

[@alexweitzjazz]

Thank you!

[@JoaquinRamirez]

Night in Tunisia, make my week, maybe the whole year!

[@DrSelfridgeMusic]

Amazing performances as always. Many thanks for sharing!

[@guidemeChrist]

Pasquale's puritanian bebop is like oil and the core trio's free spirited style is like water. I wondered how it would work out before I even knew this was happening (knowing it was inevitable), but somehow, like top level professional chefs, yall came out with a stable emulsion

[@guidemeChrist]

Just my intuitions, don't take it too seriously if it sounds wrong. What do i know. Thank you for uploading this amazing content

[@JazzGuitarScrapbook]

@@guidemeChrist oh hai, fancy seeing you here :-)

[@guidemeChrist]

@@JazzGuitarScrapbook lol same. It's the place to be

[@hayaomiyazaki4899]

Pasquale is the roots here, keeping everyone grounded to the direct lineage of true jazz

[@maciek_d]

1:14:23 nice guitar comping

[@davidrosen9711]

Killing killing show - Spike first number fantastic- total band burning all night

[@Jeanluclauliac]

Partager aussi facilement son piano montre aussi une grande humilité ;)

[@Oenloveslife]

Both guests -- extraordinaire!! As a guitarist I'm especially appreciative of Mr. Grasso's wonderful unusual approach to the instrument, to the harmonies. The guitar was a touch flat which was a touch disconcerting for ears like mine, but the music was just so fine! I must say, this trio, piano, bass, drums consistently makes exceptionally joyful music with it's own really unique spin on the jazz tradition. I am a lucky man.

[@charlesarmstrong5292]

Hi Emmet, Only had time to take in your first guest, Spike Wilner - what an amazing pianist. Thanks for getting him on the show. As always, your rhythm section is oh so tight. Will catch the rest of the show later.

[@burnedoutgolfer]

I dont know what to say other than Thank You! Mindblowing perforamnce

[@robertomacheda592]

Pasquale ha un suono incredibile

[@terenciojazzpiano7794]

Lullabye of the leaves, WOW

[@alfredbellanti3755]

And a comment to Spike Wilner. I am also trying to play Jazz Guitar, you are an inspiration too. 🙂

[@silverlicious2086]

Great show. Thanks Emmet and everybody.

[@Hearsay807]

So good!

[@Nedwin]

I just llooovveee this so much!! Thanks for sharing 🙏.

[@SletnamMusic]

YEAH , guys ! Fantastic !!!

[@justending]

Thanks for playing and speaking truthfully, wonderful.

[@neymacieloliveira5265]

like someone in love !

[@anthonywinkler6666]

Wonderful!🎼🥁

[@guidemeChrist]

Hall's solo on Darn that Dream was absolutely beautiful in its briefness

[@boco1951]

Crazy good stuff!

[@jimbosteen2935]

Wow so refreshing

[@Stowbrod]

Thanks!

[@pakiaoo7]

I love this

[@enricatravanut7886]

awesome

[@joancarles9643]

always awesome music 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@ronanmaraujo]

Muito bom!!!

[@David-te5qx]

Ils sont épatants. Il faut écouter la musiques qu'ils font !

[@DavidKrebsisplaying]

Yeah!

[@ili626]

liked that Billy’s Bounce quote in Like Someone..

[@guillermogonzalez6346]

Pascuale Grasso es muy grosso!!!

[@travelingman9763]

excellent phrasing..note choices

[@simonsays525]

Pasquale is so so so so sick. And someone call his brother Luigi!

[@hardyblues2194]

Damn Luigi with Emmet would be a dream!

[@scarbo9542]

The owner of Smalls himself showing how it's done!

[@fabriziocolonna73]

I wish I was their neighbor!

[@bradwigg4875]

this is almost irresponsible it's so good. i lost my mind so many times during this show I might sue for damages

[@robertpowers6207]

Spike is a King!

[@matiasbaquedano8718]

ai diosito

[@danielzelenak7202]

Pasquale... hooly shoes

[@raphaelmatthey3671]

Night in Poudlard 1:22:42

[@DrJonesJazzMore]

1:47:08

[@DrJonesJazzMore]

1:22:44 harry potter xDDDD

[@Thelonious1917]

1:22:42 lol

[@maxzhang5218]

tom harrell when

[@darrenmcgowen2705]

What Gibson amp is Pasquale using?

[@jackk9366]

HA THAT HARRY POTTER QUOTE ON TUNISIA WAS FUNNY

[@popsover9002]

1:45:52 That charlie parker lick!!

[@gatkillah2473]

thundercat sounds mad on drums

[@jackking3121]

ok i see what y9oure doing and its 9ok but do betyter

[@co7013]

Great music. I do however not like the very muffled sound of the guitar. The treble is tuned out so much that it makes a very dull and lifeless sound.

[@stephotis1929]

I think he listened to a lot of Johnny Smith.

[@dged492]

And a dose of Jim Hall.

[@makeajazznoiseYTstoleit]

They're all superb musicians but come on, have we learned nothing about harmony in the past 70 years? I can't even call this straight ahead, just old fashioned. If you like jazz performed in a historic context only then this is fine.