McCoy Tyner Trio Featuring Michael Brecker - Impressions

[@SidLaw500]

Obviously influenced by Coltrane, but Brecker took the baton and ran uniquely to his own destiny.

[@David_T]

He goes totally 'Trane when the piano and bass drop out only leaving him and Aaron playing.

[@ZeAlfredo]

His tone is even like trane. But he is a great musican and fun to listen too

[@song4night]

he's the Stan Getz of our times.

[@williamdeitch9982]

I too think Michael Brecker is the shit

[@ianbuxton8332]

To be honest -- and sincerely wishing NOT to offend any fellow-jazzophiles -- I think that MB has got his shit together SO WELL that on this particular track he's EVEN BETTER than 'Trane playing the original version.

[@m1saunders]

The pace of breakers’ ideas is just insane, how he’ll hang on to one motif and you’d think of course he would have forgotten about it yet manages to sneak it back in

[@UkuleleAversion]

Also, the rhythmic displacement of those motifs. I would get so lost trying to do that but it appears easy for him.

[@josephsudlersr.7854]

Jazz at its highest level by far

[@TheEleatic]

I saw the McCoy Tyner trio about 20 years ago. I'm still trying to wrap my head and heart around what I experienced. Magical.

[@Ici-st4hg]

TheEleatic I happened to see McCoy almost 30 years ago , in the KYOTO station❗He was there with his sidemen .I told him how I'd liked his albums in his MILESTONE era, He made a certain smile ,（probably because I made something wrong with him…）and then , we shook hands with big smiles……He was truly a GENTLEMAN‼I'm so proud I shook his GOD-HANDS.

[@bholaoates1542]

@@Ici-st4hg Great story. So many great albums he made for Milestone Records. I especially love Supertrios, Inner Voices, Trident, Focal Point, Together, but the others are great too.

[@bholaoates1542]

Saw them too around the same time in Ryde, NY (I think it was), but the guest was Phil Woods instead of Michael Brecker. I'd always been a big fan of Phil, but I was apprehensive about whether his style would work with McCoy's group. But he was outstanding along with McCoy's trio -- wonderful concert.

[@mrdog66]

@@bholaoates1542 You should check out Woods and his band the European Rhythm Machine from the late 60's early 70's that band played with some very intense energy.

[@bholaoates1542]

@@mrdog66 Thanks for the recommendation -- I will do that. I've been aware of those recordings since the 70's, but never got around to hearing them. Meantime, RIP McCoy Tyner who just died.

[@kennethellison9713]

I saw this quartet in Oakland CA at Yoshi's in '96. One of the most memorable shows of my life.

[@brijazz]

RIP McCoy. Thanks for everything.

[@bholaoates1542]

R.I.P. McCoy. Thanks for giving us all so much wonderful music.

[@RecieChristian]

In loving memory of Mr Coltrane and McCoy Tyner the impression sound still lives on into eternity

[@ddillon777]

Smokin’! I love Brecker’s “Itsbynreel” quote at 3:45

[@jazzsardinne7054]

Absolute genius R.I.P MB!! #BeastModeEngaged😎

[@brucerubio7610]

MB's lick, 4:17-4:19 is incredible; I've never heard a saxophonist play that pattern!

[@spencercook4857]

Just Michael Brecker doing Michael Brecker things.

[@tallikimanimusic7127]

I heard it in cannonball Adderleys solo in oleo live at the plaza 1959 with miles

[@tallikimanimusic7127]

1958

[@pascalrauzet8260]

@@tallikimanimusic7127 That’s right !!

[@thatkuchguy]

I believe stitt and Rollins did something similar

[@juampsmusic]

I just can't understand how people doesn't get up from their chairs after hearing a thing like this. I'll be freaking out! Thanks for sharing the music Louis!

[@jamessidney2851]

Holy crap the way the drummer is SLAMMING McCoy’s accents with him, during a SOLO!

[@rsinclair689]

McCoy had that jazz sound that pulled me into a lifelong enjoyment, His attack and fluidity on piano was a pinnacle moment for me RIP McCoy, you will be with me until I meet my own demise :-) Let's not overlook the incredible Michael Brecker, and of course the Bass player drummer (who is top notch) huge respect for Michael who clearly appreciating the drummers talent. Wow!

[@LCohenSax]

I think I need to lie down after watching and listening to this

[@robertodelllicsw8729]

Michael -- RIP as always for your passion lives on

[@MegaMikeArnold]

Scott's solo peerless, Brecker shines here too and Tyner as always is brilliant. Thanks guys so much.

[@Clarksaxjazzfusion]

Itsbynne Reel at 3.59 brilliant Mike RIP 👍👍👍🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷

[@NeilRaouf]

good lord! mccoy's solo was a blast!!!!

[@archiebeattie8692]

the drummer's touch is unreal

[@sonholee5769]

My favorite Tyner trio of all time. They had such a rapport... Even without Brecker, such a great band. Wished they had worked together and recorded together again after "Infinity".

[@bholaoates1542]

Great album. I think it's the last McCoy Tyner that I like a lot.

[@KermitHitler]

couldnt agree more !!! saw them live in London UK years back, and they didn't just raise the roof, they ripped the roof off and stomped all over it, the collective group intensity achieved levels that could only be described as stratospheric. Never experienced a piano trio like it. Truly phenomenal. Brecker must have felt as if he were in heaven to be able to enjoy the pinnacle luxury of such a rhythm section and blessed to be able to join them on stage and create such a pinnacle of collective music together

[@sonholee5769]

@@KermitHitler INDEED! I saw that trio quite a few times and each time my head was blown clean off...

[@brucelaudenberger8056]

Blown away by Michael's solo. Great cover of Coltrane's tune.

[@jonl1034]

Aaron Scott's drum solo is phenomenal. It's beautifully melodic. And thematic. If you don't understand how those terms play in relation to its being rhythmic or dynamic, you are missing what a good jazz drum solo is all about.

[@melodistman]

Good Lord. . . Michael is on fire!!!!!

[@JoeyvanLeeuwen]

I don't understand how the audience is still sitting after this tune. Hell, that kind of performance would bring a paraplegic to his feet.

[@griffindatcher2165]

Joey van Leeuwen The audience was paralyzed by the brilliance of the performance.

[@trythinkingforachange4201]

Not everyone has to go crazy (child-like) to show appreciation. Sometimes just sitting and showing respect until the end is quite adequate.

[@devindevine6887]

Try Thinking For a change - I mean, it’s not a rock concert venue or stadium seating. If it was, I’m sure it’d be a completely different reaction. They even have tablecloths for gods sake. It’s not “childlike” to show a modicum of excitement other than/above slapping your meat mittens together when applicable.

[@rudyzulkarnaen1633]

Amazing Drum solo!!!!

[@zangsax]

Boundless focused energy. We are blessed to have these examples of excellence.

[@RichardPavlidis]

Wow the whole band is incredible, but Brecker's time feel is just relentless. How I wish I was at this gig...

[@griffindatcher2165]

Cannot look at this performance enough. He brings everyone to another level.

[@KelvinOtis]

Great trio. I was shocked to discover that Tyner is actually left-handed.

[@Gdelbosq]

RIP McCoy!

[@garyiampaglia9030]

Excellent!!! Ok, that being said, time to go practice!!!!!

[@charlesbarry6730]

One of Coltrane"s great compositions. Fantastic playing by all musicians.

[@cristiconstantinescu9848]

Sax teachers say to keep fingers stuck to the keys, because when you will play faster you will have more economy in motion. This does not apply if you are Michael Brecker :)

[@claudemiropacheco]

He had quite big hands, and I don't him keeping that far away. David Sanborn, which is way different from Michael Brecker, but still, is a good player, has a more noticeable spread from his hands to the keys.

[@stellareffectsmodelingsolu1746]

His fingers are still generally relaxed and not flying too far off the keys as he plays the fast lines. His fingers rarely “straighten out,” which is usually what we teachers are more concerned with.

[@olivierherment1188]

neither if you are the Master kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6SUo4d_gbSNerM

[@ice-iu3vv]

even us sax teachers rarely get this aspect of technique perfect. it is no coincidence that charlie parker DID keep his fingers in perfect position, and he was even FASTER than brecker. he was faster than pretty much anyone, and his technique (of the fingers specifically) was perfect. watch any clips you can of parker's fingers, you'll be amazed. amazing what 12 hours a day for 2 years can do. after parker's famous public failure where the drummer threw a cymbal at him, he spent 12 hours daily for the next 2 years practicing in a woodshed. and yes this is the source of the expression for heavy practice "i need to do some woodshedding". it always APPLIES even if you are the great brecker, if he had managed it, he would have been even faster.

[@malissasmith7937]

Stunned by this brilliant performance and then the tenor sax/bass finish!!! Wow!

[@davekana8388]

Outstanding, liked and subscribed. Brecker won a Grammy for the album solo!

[@helmutdoork7948]

Love the suit, Mike. Fantastic clip. So much energy! Many thanks for sharing this with us. Bittersweet and beautiful.

[@FranckWolf]

Giants! Thank you for uploading this! 🙏🎶🎵🎷

[@willycliffton]

Brecker is such a monster! Holy cow

[@willycliffton]

(Not to mention the rest of the band)

[@jimcharron2843]

Love Brecker, he rocks !!!

[@ryangriffiths7793]

McCoy, Rest In Peace

[@dreamlover122769]

How these men played all of them incredible and Brecker my hero along with the rest of them

[@autodidactusplaysjrpgs7614]

4:07 Aaron Scott is saying to himself "Damn son, this cat is so legit."

[@michaelthompson6452]

Mike is killing it!!!!!

[@荻原豊-o3w]

マイケル ブレッカーが、演奏してる映像見れて嬉しいです！😉✨🎷

[@pauloteixeira9427]

Gorgeous

[@rillloudmother]

Absolutely killing!

[@senorclee]

3.45 quote from 'itbynne reel' from dont try this at home, 1988

[@tylerpauletti4265]

Ha I was thinking the same exact thing

[@thatguyaidan]

Nice one man!

[@elwoodwhite9734]

Wow I enjoyed that everyday I learn something new give flowers while your alive even a old tune can be brand new Arron Scott nice drummer MB never to be forgotten ❤ AS on bass bottom city for sure blue skys above MT let the keys sing as always really a blessing definitely a keeper no sleeper

[@christophmueller1087]

Louis, thank you so much for your KZbin-Canal ... Such a great opportunity to listen to Mike Brecker and even see him. In the eighties, I wondered about ALL the phantastic Brecker-Solos out there in the world in the worlds stages everywhere, not awailable to the wider audience. Unlike the records. But now, in KZbin-Times and grace to your passion, the music of Mike (and all the others geniusses) is awailable. Much to listen and to study!! Thank you so much again, Louis. Cheers Christoph ... and RIP Mike and McCoy

[@ewi4000]

You're very welcome Christoph!

[@Drivethebeat]

Pick any version you you like of this song when he plays it with McCoy. You'll find that it is his most shining moment.

[@carlgold3366]

Truly outstanding.

[@Clarksaxjazzfusion]

Saw this quartet at Glasgow Jazz Festival brilliant then still brilliant now 👍👍👍🎷🎷🎷🎷

[@meatwad61]

A little ‘Itsbyn Reel’.. Jesus Christ. This is amazing

[@miau7720]

❤ klaipėda

[@billabbott6092]

He was always on fire. He lived to take it to next level and beyond and pulled all those around him to a higher musical consciousness. He was Mozart on steroids and crack, living in a f_cked up modern world.

[@ernietollar407]

wow.. loved the drum solo telling a story

[@griffindatcher2165]

This tune has been stuck on repeat on my cd player for the past 2 hours. :-D:-D:-D:-D:-D:-DMy neighbors know it by heart. :-):-):-):-):-):-)

[@dylangatenby9928]

Excellent!

[@oleo5213]

2:56 that was so pocket

[@huntermcleod8231]

Ladies and gentlemen the real McCoy

[@covermaiden]

what a giant

[@leowright8016]

The drummer was amazing 🎶🎶🎶🎶🥁😎

[@wyndhleodumegwu253]

Michael Brecker has been moving much faster than sound; hasn't he? In about a decade's + time he must involuntarily leave this Earth plane - has to. Tears with JOY must follow! What joyful sadness! Michael lives; long live Michael!

[@alexbostelle287]

The chops, the chops , Micheal, McCoy, Micheal, McCoy.....the message in song crosses all boundaries. Micheal is saying to himself I'm validated

[@fountainyouth1]

The master, McCoy Tyner!

[@misterioso893]

Mickel Brecker un vrai héritier de John Coltrane ...........🎷🎷🎷.

[@UkuleleAversion]

3:20, I fucking love that first line.

[@paulwagner4028]

thanks for all the beautiful music mccoy

[@nicksinderson3302]

Beautiful Music. I like it a lot!

[@eberniewon]

The famous Trane wall of sound and cacading notes. Brecker idolized Trane and played as often as possible with Tyner Trane's equally proficient keyboard mate. Brecker's unique voice was magnificent and is missed...

[@skineyemin4276]

McCoy Tyner was not equally proficient to Trane. That's just not true.

[@razakrahman4416]

To much technical note 😎

[@munishanti3021]

Blow you away...this is jazz!

[@РОМАНГУСЕНКО]

Greatest Musicians....

[@kevnote]

Wow Factor 10. What a "Super-Combo"!

[@itboznkgvjugjtfg]

4:30 chills

[@younghem]

Met McCoy Tyner once and shook his hand. His hands were HUGE

[@ArnoldMontgomery]

MIKE!!!!!!! DAMN BROTHER!!!!!!!

[@griffindatcher2165]

Cannot listen to this enough.

[@anthupack]

The man i love

[@marrsr]

Thank you so much for posting this Louis! I'm a huge fan of Michael's work and your website, it's always such a treat whenever a new video goes up. Keep up the great work!

[@starlightsign8666]

There’s a clip I saw only recently of him in a class and going over to the drum set…he’s a really great jazz drummer too!

[@1337Pwn4g3]

Brecker, the only person who could even enter the same galaxy as coltrane

[@donroberts1420]

Also Jerry Bergonzi.Check out super-imposition of Giant Steps changes over "Night and Day" from the album "Standard Gonz" But yes, I love Micheal too.

[@jacksontru4346]

Chris Potter

[@1337Pwn4g3]

Jackson Burris I don't think so, I like Potter a lot but not even close to Brecker.

[@makasoona35]

Jackson Burris Chris Potter definitely has the chops but not even close to the amount of soul as Brecker and Coltrane

[@jonp4846]

Donald Roberts Indeed. Last time I caught him was with Bruce Gertz. George Garzone and Dino Govoni are two others that come to mind as well.

[@munishanti3021]

BRILLIANT... BRILLIANT AND WOW!!

[@sssnacksss]

band is fire beginning to end

[@michaelthompson6452]

Mike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pepperwilliams4428]

Michael Brecker was probably the greatest technician out there on tenor saxophone, but he never touched me the way Coltrane did. When MB played, the majority of the time, I never FELT his emotion as I did with Coltrane. But when Trane played "Impressions", "Transition", "Pursuance" etc., one heard nothing but pure unadulterated soul.....deep down heartfelt emotion. I've just never got that from MB.

[@HansBaier]

Here he plays rather technical/intellectual. But some of his best moments are common ground (legendary Barcelona concert), trains (steps ahead Tokyo also the whole concert), pools (Copenhagen glyptothek), original rays (wiesen Austria), cityscape album, African skies album version, spherical (bottom line, tokyo).

[@davidvelleman6655]

+Pepper Williams He def is one of the best technicians w/ Bird (who obviously didnt have the ability to be influenced by trane.) 1990"s Kenny Garrett Third Quadrant, Impressions, Moose the mooche, Computer G etc. Of course Shaw and Hubbard 2. Music is essentially sounds that represent emotions in the present w/ thought to the past and dreams of the future.

[@daryljohnson3896]

If Mike was alive he would look at you like you were crazy! here it is everyone knows who he chose to emulate and now you want to rank him higher than the master! Fact of the matter is there is no Micheal Brecker or Chris Potter or Kenny Garrett with out John Coltrane! Thats why they're all CHASIN' THE TRANE!

[@DYNODRUM]

Agree, w/ You here Daryl. We all chase the Originators, as We emulate , appreciate and are in awe . We learn conceptually from their feel , emotion, and sheer showing up out of the Universe. Peace.

[@Drivethebeat]

I may be alone in my thought.. But I've never heard Brecker play like this until recently. Last 10-15 years maybe. Been listening since the Brecker Brothers. Must have gone into the shed.. Reemerged a different cat. Did a nice job on Herbie's "The New Standard" which I think is his next greatest achievement playing with the masters.

[@doce7606]

Wow.

[@kennybradshaw2122]

Excellent.

[@LCohenSax]

Yes thank you!!!!!!

[@victorkeucker8572]

Is beautiful, This guy is a on Ovni

fire!!!!!!!

[@giuliardizanetta1082]

Awesome Quartet, many thanks!

[@Ibelieveinjazz]

La musique telle que je la vis...

[@patapierna1]

Thank you Louis Gerrits! I notice now you are the "In honor of Michael Brecker" master in facebook, I am very grateful to your work. I didn´t know you have a youtube account, i suscribe in this moment.

[@ewi4000]

You're very welcome. Thanks also for joining the "In Honor Of Michael Brecker' Group. It's an honor for me to read so many stories there, posted by people who were so close to him. Louis

[@ra6378]

they went all avant gard at the end there, ive never seen a sax and bass push out the ending of a song like that. fantastic.

[@LuisRamirez-pm3vc]

VIRTUOSISMO Michael lo máximo en saxo.

[@JUANCHOHOUxNEHUEN]

amazing!

[@oursful]

RIP Michael, you are the best !

[@fleetwoodbrawm]

wow.....

[@dimitriskaraganis]

awesome concert !

[@aoxomoxoanyc]

your channel is a gift. much appreciated.