Marc Russo Alto Sax Solo at Yoshi's 2014

Marc Russo like you've never seen him! This amazing solo was filmed at Yoshi's San Francisco with the Tommy Igoe Groove Conspiracy, also featuring Tom Politzer of Tower of Power.

[@wyndhleodumegwu253]

This is a Calypso "Organic Real Jazz" improvisation of surrealistic magnitude and exuberance from Marc Russo. Where are the executive producers, advertisers, entrepreneurs and critics? Marc is setting the Public Plaza on fire!

[@lckeeper1]

Oh. My. Goodness. What blowing. Russo is a beast

[@roen6800]

He plays even better now than he did back in the 80s.

[@locadisa]

He was the best thing that ever happened to the YellowJackets.

[@FelixDegenaar]

No, that was definitely Bob Mintzer.

[@mrdog66]

Bob Mintzer, end of discussion.

[@daviddyke6232]

Without Russo, The Yellowjackets would never had been in the position to hire a replacement. He was it and made them what they are. Give credit when it’s due.

[@pascaljeanne8002]

@@mrdog66 end of discussion ? lol ! f...you !

[@KrisVComm]

Mintzer is a solid tenor player. You cannot possibly compare Mintzer to the fire and musicality of Russo. That’s simply absurd. Pick up a horn sometime and learn to play. You’ll soon find out that playing Mintzer lines is a whole lot more accessible to you than even trying to imagine covering Russo.

[@trafael3937]

One of the best things about this solo is the Bari sax players face when Marc goes wild in the altissimo.

[@SaxMan426]

Just playing some scales up high no big deal...

[@AaronLington1]

Yeah. That was me. Couldn't help myself. ;)

[@trafael3937]

@@AaronLington1 he was killing that altissimo register!

[@AaronLington1]

@@trafael3937 It’s like that every time he plays. He’s a total beast and a great guy.

[@trafael3937]

@@SaxMan426 still have respect his skill set because I understand what it takes to do that.

[@ericperry1861]

For folks wondering the song is called Why Not? Look for Paquito D'Rivera or Michel Camilo for other recordings.

[@michaelharvey5138]

Beautiful playing !!…

[@intooctavarium]

this guys playing like there's no tomorrow. great

[@wyndhl9465]

Marc is a marksman of altophonic dexterity. I adore his energy.

[@yanbu000]

Но това е същото лайно от 1978 г. Той добави само някои референции за бе-боп и подобри високия си обхват. Използвал Джон Фадис като свой бог

[@dennysant408]

Holy cow. That was simply amazing.

[@mauilanirental]

If you thought this video was great, it was unbelievable in person!

[@matheusmerreudas5967]

nossa demais que isso o cara toca demais!!! lol

[@AlissonSiri]

The guy behind him seems to be enjoying a lot xD trully amazing!!!

[@victorcerabino5319]

How could you not love him, it freaking Mark Russo . I was just not happy when he left the Jackets ,Russo made them a little different sound that only Marianthal came close to . But I love Alto.

[@yanbu000]

MARC idiot

[@dagostinoification]

Magnifique ! Et avec Yellow Jackets ! superbe ! j'adore son jeu et son son !

[@saxcover.]

incredible playing incredible instrument technique for me is the best saxophonist

[@maexmaestermann471]

WOW!

[@pauloteixeira9427]

Go on Mark ! Wow

[@delomenieeddy112]

Marc russo please❤❤❤❤

[@felipemoraisadv]

Great 👏👏👏

[@AspenTruth]

Go Crow! Best ever...

[@marcelosax_]

taaa loooococoooococoooo...muito bom !

[@briannewton9283]

Pig being slaughtered springs to mind

[@manguera9]

why Marc is underrated?he is playing better and better i saw him with the yellow jackets en late 80, he should got good management when he decided to leave the "Yellow Jackets" en 90 i got his first album " the window' in early 90 , but nothing happened.

[@yanbu000]

Но това е същото лайно от 1978 г. Той добави само някои референции за бе-боп и подобри високия си обхват. Използвал Джон Фадис като свой бог

[@colehunt402]

randomly found this vid... guy is live on the alto. wikid.

[@sydneyblanchard9888]

De pingaaaaaaa!

[@Chino50863486]

Which song is he playing? It sounds so familiar

[@ghawk78]

St. Thomas

[@DTmaster]

@@ghawk78 WROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG :) This is Michel Camilo - Why Not

[@arandomsupra]

If you dont listen to a lot of jazz this song has similar chord changes to the Mario theme(s)

[@simonsimon5124]

How high can you go...

[@seanmullins7009]

And he does it all on a simple Meyer 5. CRAAAAAZY RIGHT

[@filippomagi5957]

What’s the song name ?

[@7khon731]

"Why Not?"

[@lexipapasodaro6897]

what brand/ model sax is he playing?

[@micheldrake1001]

From what I can fell with his front pearl F, and knowing some history about russo, this is most likely his Selmer Mk vi. he's had this way back into his yellow jacket days. As for his mouthpiece, he uses either a Myer 5 or 6.

[@KonstaSedneff]

But He use vintage Meyer?And on this video not Mark 6

[@micheldrake1001]

Konsta Sedneff this would be his Mark VI. Russo has played on one for years. Sure he's seen in a cannonball video on here and has probably played many horns, but his front f, the right hand palm trill keys, style of neck, and the iconic ring that connects the body and bell would indicate that. as for the Myer moutbpice, yeah it can be vintage, but they as well as many other vintage pieces would have a size for the chamber he was a 5 or 6. it's something I would have to do a little research on size wise for accuracy. I have listened to him on many records and on here a lot and he has used that Selmer for many years and recordings/gigs. You can't beat that set up. Phil woods used it for years. Just because I said Myer didn't mean it was a new one, but the 5 or 6 is simply the size of the piece. I play on a Selmer s 80 c** for Classical and my beecher diamond 5 medium for jazz. the size doesn't have to do much with age. my Selmer piece is from the 70's and my diamond inlay is brand new. I've also played on the Mark VI among many Selmer, and Yamaha horns. I've actually played on many horns outside those names as well, but you would have to realize there's characteristics about his horn that would indicate it's a Mark VI. I don't want to fight with you over this. I do however want to give more insight to that earlier comment and maybe clear up your confusion. I used a bit of my own gear to get into the usage of a number next to a mouthpiece doesn't have to do with age. they had vintage Myer 5 and 6 pieces. I have a great friend who played on a vintage Myer 5 and because you just can't beat that pair he played on a Mark VI. The number would be getting into the chamber and bore of the piece and for most have something to do with the tip opening.

[@KonstaSedneff]

Hello, thanks for your answer. I agree with you

[@Julialady6]

And the Reed? That's has to be 2... Xd

[@jhonelguerrero7218]

Nailed it 🔥. F@#$_&-+ altissimo mark russo🔥!!!

[@yanbu000]

..."nothing, thank you..."

[@khalilamd1]

thanks "the sims 1"

[@MagnusAnand]

Nice, although I prefer Paquito’s solo

[@angelfelipesuarez9558]

amazing but after paquito

[@daviddiaz4716]

You ever try playing sax with a little tastefulness ?? your a great saxophone player but that stuff you were just playing sounded like garbage, too many notes,. listen to Jim Horn play sax, maybe you'll learn how to play with a little feeling. that's my opinion.

[@AspenTruth]

So you love him too!!! Cool.

[@christosstamato527]

Marc Russo doesn't have tastefulness?? Ever seen his work with TOP, The YellowJackets etc? Just take a listen to his live solo on 'Trouble In Paradise' by Huey Lewis & The News (1985).

[@Dublin_N]

This had better be a joke

[@daviddyke6232]

If you can’t appreciate what just went down here, you really shouldn’t comment….