Lyle Mays - Boston-1986 - 07 Alaskan Suite - Northern Lights - Invocation - Ascent

[@demetriusmota9613]

For me this is one of the ten most beautiful musical incursions in the history of modern jazz and this record, which I have on vinyl is a masterpiece of Jazz... Lyle is a genius and it's no wonder he paired it with another "point out of curve"...the genius Pat Metheny.

[@scrambledegg81]

We lost a giant today. RIP Lyle.

[@usandthemakakelly2535]

😢💔

[@Tascamaniac]

A tremendous loss for the music world.

[@ianroberts3948]

This is a super star band and I bet the members will cherish the collaboration forever . A sad find unfortunately, lyle we all love you.

[@hornerinf]

This album "Lyle Mays" and Herbie Hancock's "Maiden Voyage" are my two choices for the two "jazz" albums I would want if stranded on an island.

[@susanjohnson5446]

I’ve always love this suite. I was born at ELEMNDORF AIR Base Alaska in 1953. Don’t remember my dad was transferred to Denver in 56 I’ve always wanted to see it in summer. My mother told me it was beautiful. I’m very appreciative of this. Maybe someday😊

[@gordonfagras]

I was lucky enough to see this live, but wow to have a recording. Un-freaking-belivable live performance. I started my first year at UNT during Lyle's last year. As a Jazz Ed Major it was almost required to learn all his signature licks of the time what a visionary musician and just great human being. Music like this tells me there is hope in this world.

[@MusicXpro]

What licks Gordon?

[@gordonfagras]

@@MusicXpro Everything off the Lab 75' album then when the white album came out and American Garage you could hear those tunes all over Bruce hall or across the street in the practice rooms. It was a magical period at NTSU if you can refer to practicing 5-6 hours a day to be a jazz musician where the money does not flow at the rate of output, at least back then. It was all about the music and will play for food concept. Sad that he is now gone at such a young age RIP Lyle

[@denisestewart7438]

Thank you Kyle for the beauty, and joy that you brought us all with your incredible talent. You will be sadly missed. Blessings to you, my friend.

[@stefanhartmann8985]

ONe of The wonderfulst flutes ever played & heard @earTH what a classical & natural solo by Lyle Mays 🎉🎉🎉🎉 🎉

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Greatly appreciate this 🙏 post.

[@tommes55]

R. I. P Lyle... Play along in your gathering sky... 😍🎶🎹

[@danobrien9925]

Incrdably beautiful especially the solo on Ascent ✨🙏✨

[@usandthemakakelly2535]

RIP Lyle... Thank you for your musical contribution to this world. 💓💔😢

[@in3ifcfranz379]

It is so hard to say my sad farewell, but I will see you on the other side. Thank you for the beauty you gifted to us! Rest in peace Lyle

[@NoahtheEpicGuy]

holy shit... beautiful, sublime; I can't even think of the words to describe this. Ascent is my favorite because of the way Lyle develops the main idea before transitioning to the second main idea that effortlessly dances around the beat. That second main idea is also genius, the way it modulates in the middle of the phrase (or, I guess transitioning between phrases. I haven't thoroughly analyzed this suite yet); it does feel a slight bit sudden, but I don't think it's crazy out of place or anything. I *NEED* to find my Lyle Mays transcription book and analyze this suite. It's also interesting because I think I hear inspiration from this album in later music; namely, there's music from the N64 Legend of Zelda games (OoT and MM) that sound inspired from Invocation (specifically, the oboe lead line) and Risk of Rain 2's soundtrack has aspects that mirror some of Lyle's style (also that plucky pulse lead in Ascent is used in Disdrometer and elsewhere in the OST, likely because it's a standard lead sound but I still have my suspicions). Thank you Lyle for this amazing masterpiece... actually, thank you for all your masterpieces. As a composer myself, I will continue to learn from you.

[@helenamaria710]

Strange magical sounds. Thank you Lyle Mays for your beautiful music :)

[@mcminimethec]

Best music since Luigi Cherubini! Look it up, Lyle knew all about him. I wish we could have talked. Such a master and beautiful soul he is and always be. See ou soon m friend

[@stefanhartmann8985]

Ascent...THE One & Only ❣️4ever

[@geocosmicvalentine]

I never knew that a live performance of this composition existed. What a gift this is, thanks for posting it. Yes, this was within the year it was released. So amazing!

[@Aggromerchant]

I was at this very show. Thank you, dormirlamona, for the subida.

[@MrFelice49]

GREAT!! THANKS ... dormirlamona FOR SHARING THIS WONDERFUL PERFOMANCE... Rest in peace Lyle... I hope the ground over you will be as light as your amazing music

[@operating]

Oh man. My favorite of Lyle's solo recordings, but live? Wow! This is just the best. Thank you for bringing this to us. Amazing. I'll keep dreaming of the day when I could hear this live in person. Until then I can imagine I'm there listening.

[@gottadomor7438]

Gone now; forgotten, never.

[@gottadomor7438]

Gone now,; forgotten, never.

[@BenetechBrazil]

Agree, I still have this Cassette. Brilliant talent!

[@tv4991]

the sound was PERFECT

[@pierluigioliva]

Thanks for sharing! I only found this now. I was there at the concert that night, it was just amazing! Great to have it here!

[@maurelsteindesouza1781]

Alguma coisa com o Divino!!! No words!

[@tv4991]

ya had to be there, thanks i thought it was lost forever, his masterpiece live! i was right in front

[@Aggromerchant]

I was there, too. Great show. The album was certainly the soundtrack for spring 86, along with Milton's "Encontros e Despedidas."

[@helenemery8343]

Amazing

[@tLs3AllBizz]

awesome awesome

[@juliodicarlo5313]

Dormir la mona ...Jimenez jaja? Gracias por compartir. Tendrás más?

[@miguelcruz9065]

En la Boca del desierto estuvo aquí.

[@harrymiller5577]

Very cool, thanks so much for posting this. Great to hear this music played live. Did this group ever tour, or was this a "one-off?" Also, for those that were there, was some type of sequencing device being used on "Ascent?" It sounds like there might have been either another musician on stage or some sequencing being utilized. Great sounds as always from Lyle.

[@denisestewart7438]

***Sorry for the error below... LYLE

[@snippertje4]

6:30 kickass groove!

[@pierluigioliva]

Was it Peter Erskine on drums and Marc Johnson on bass? Am I missing someone?

[@latreceavaola9802]

Subbed..