North East Ska*Jazz Orchestra - "Take Five"

[@bahestley]

Brubeck was my introduction to Jazz. Take Five was the song. I've never heard it as an orchestral piece before. Whoever the arranger is, he did a marvelous job.

[@cooldebt]

This is fun as is Tito Puente's Latin version - it's just a genius of a tune

[@bahestley]

@@cooldebt I'll have to look that up. Thanks

[@gabormiklosbodo9255]

Take five, composed by Paul Desmond.

[@jerzygondol1480]

Check this orchestral version kzbin.info/www/bejne/joO8pGWkq6ahp6M (may favourite, next to the original by Brubeck 4)

[@jerzygondol1480]

If you haven't heard it yet, check "Take Five" by Quincy Jones Orchestra. You won't regret :)

[@itsmeitsdanielt]

What a beautiful song! Saw all the late 70’s - early 80’s ska and reggae greats! I don’t understand how anyone could give this a thumbs down! 🤦🏻‍♂️ Peace and Love ❤️

[@tomault3063]

Some people can't like two versions of a song. They have a favorite and anything else is a thumbs down.

[@AYTAZED]

It's not a thumbs down, the musicianship is good. It's just that some songs only work in the time signature they were originally written in (5/4). The specials did this in 4/4 too and it didn't work then.

[@skabuoy]

@@AYTAZED That depends. Dave Brubeck's version was (for all I can remember) my first introduction into Jazz. it has classic status. But, as a huge appreciator of Ska, this version works for me too.Or at least it did up to the point the vocalist effed it up.

[@nuynobi]

It's flat and lifeless. They somehow managed to suck all the magic out of this tune.

[@handmadehearts]

Ignore haters.

[@ezechary]

Fluid and very tight arrangements amazing the organ sound is off the chart. The best cover yet bar none !!!!

[@brianlevine5213]

"One good thing about music; When it hits you feel no pain"!

[@paulroehl3341]

I grew up listening to Brubeck. Get over it. Listen. This is fresh.

[@nottoday2233]

I love this comment 💕 lol same! music is music.

[@mikevo3974]

Amen.

[@wolfil8019]

I wasn't sure what to expect with this, but you all did it beautifully. It left me smiling. The vocals were a great touch.

[@ianmurray2637]

OMFG! I loved the original! Love Ska! Am gobsmacked by this! Thank you so much! And Dave B has such a great character and backstory, so anything that draws positive attention to him is fab too!

[@ronleeflang451]

Jah man,... Power to the People,....

[@santi73santi]

Excellent guys, you simply blow my mind. I love THAT voice!!

[@onlyrick]

Never before have I seen matching finishes on drums and guitar! (3:29) Great vibe, too.

[@davidalejandro2088]

¡Que estilo, que voz, que hermosa pieza de arte han escuchado mis oídos! ¡Apenas para apaciguar en esta cuarentena! Ufffffffffffffffffff Gracias por existir.

[@karlschneider9479]

Val Bennett did the original Reggae version of this in 68 and has been done by countless other Ska and Reggae groups!

[@SchizoMelody]

Including King Tubby, The Specials, The Skatalites, New York Ska Jazz Ensemble, The Toasters, etc. etc.

[@ВиталийМураневич]

Слушаю десятый раз и ещё раз убеждаюсь,что вещь сыграна на высочайшем профессиональном уровне, аранжировка просто бомба.

[@thudor1]

It's true, Vitaliy. Good arrangements need good musicians to bring them properly to life.

[@ПавелКрижный]

Они сыграли Take Four вместо Take Five !

[@Dons166]

The thing about Jazz is it allows for variations like this. Very enjoyable

[@ErikaMeMe268]

Won't you stop and take A little time out with me Just take five Stop your busy day And take the time out To see if I'm alive Though I'm going out of my way Just so I can pass by each day Not a single word do we say It's a pantomime and not a play Still, I know our eyes often meet I feel tingles down to my feet When you smile, that's much too discreet Sends me on my way Wouldn't it be better Not to be so polite You could offer a light Start a little conversation now It's alright, just take five Just take five

[@holginho7698]

i feel the same, it´s not a blame. of anyone, to see someone, or no. a lonesome view from here. greetings.

[@keithsquawk]

"And take the time out" nice nod to the whole Brubeck 'Time' series

[@richieslp]

Gracias

[@donnacallahan7258]

Al Jarrearu's rendition of this will knock you out!

[@gerardjerry4637]

Vocals start @ kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXvPYZmmishni5o

[@12TG34GhH]

Great take on Take 5. What makes this so Specials is that drum Beat

[@fernandorabagodelrio7473]

La canción fué escrita por Paul Desmond, sax del cuarteto grupo de Dave Brubeck, me encanta esta versión, con reminisencia de time de Pink Floyd y mucho swing skato

[@Veranek]

A mi esta versión me parece una combinación entre la que hizo Newy York Ska Jazz Ensemble y Dancing Mood.

[@pilo84]

Fue gratísimo encontrar esta versión, es simplemente genial! Grandes!!!

[@jsdnlb]

Sólo escuchar el comienzo y se siente la buena vibra y energía. ¡Saludos desde Colombia!

[@palomino73]

What a fantastic interpretation of this great old song - i knew I'd love it from just 20 seconds in.

[@skunk12]

You aint jazz til you've covered this song. Dave Brubeck would be proud!

[@martinlewis807]

I have looked at your other videos and I think this is by far the most effective .

[@imjelo]

The ska version already blew me away...but you added vocals...😮...One word...COOOL 😎

[@theguylikesmovies]

J. Angelo Alconaba this is reggae not ska

[@MaryannaChanteuse]

Mieux qu'un cocktail de vitamines, ce ska-jazz qui combine la mélodie du jazz avec la rythmique et l'harmonique du ska assez proche du rocksteady avec ce mélange métissé dans un enthousiasme énergétique pour la musique jamaïcaine, enrichi par la fraîcheur aux allures de la musique de danse de l'ère dorée du swing !! Quel bonheur pour nos oreilles, très beaux arrangements pour cette oeuvre magnifique composée par Paul Desmond...!!

[@LUISTORRES-ct9kv]

la mejor version que he escuchado!!!

[@bp-ob8ic]

This is Jazz, adapting what is there into what you do. Great performance!

[@SuperCrocodiletears]

Gran complimenti a tutti. Chi ha arrangiato, chi ha suonato, voci, fiati, percussioni.. bravissimi! E anche i ragazzi di FlareVideo. Bellissimo il teatro Arrigoni, un gioiellino.

[@JanetMéndezHerrera]

Me encanta su música, paz en mis oídos, relajación total.

[@oakacron2011]

A superb performance! Dave Brubeck would be proud of it!

[@francescoorru1980]

Grande il percussionista, non il batterista, proprio il percussionista!!!! grandissimo!!!!

[@francescoorru1980]

+Francesco Orru si, sono d'accordo

[@JesusTracksTV]

Your band makes some of the most beautiful music on the face of the earth! The reggae undertone is BRINGING THE JAZZ BACK into relevance in music again!

[@samyout4606]

Mas Mas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! un enorme saludo desde Oaxaca México

[@gonzagluzman]

I can't stop watching this! I love this version! I play the trombone in a ska band in Argentina and I would be really grateful if you could share with me the score of this version so I can play it with my band. Thanks and congratulations!

[@markbarnett3941]

SAME

[@theodoraford8048]

What is the name of the band you play in please?

[@gabrielnathan4834]

Definitely 5

[@jimbojet8728]

Superb music. I love it. Thank you all very much. I’d love to come to a gig of yours, maybe one day. Many thanks from Wales.

[@eduardoglez4086]

Desde que conocí esta orquesta y esta versión tan rica, que me eriza la piel al grado de inundar mis ojos... Puedo decir que se ha convertido en MI CANCIÓN FAVORITA.

[@BrianLevine-vd6bn]

Fantastic!. Saw Dave Brubeck play this live in Lincoln.Mass. outdoors.

[@IOSONOELIAELIA]

Long life to North East Ska Jazz Orchestra and great respect

[@melmortimer1545]

Very good love the fusion of ska...jazz....and a pinch of reggae.....a nice blend......👍

[@edilsonvieira4636]

Que maravilha!! Excelente orquestra. E a Rosa Mussin... uma Diva!

[@bonisuba8460]

I'm in love with this version and the singer... Isn't she wonderful

[@jemjem1317]

Excelente versión , que talento el de esta poderosa banda me dejan a gusto y sastifecho

[@claudiolopesadv.4824]

Impressive! A classic turned into a new classic!!!! Congrats

[@joshuanirmal9068]

This is kinda 5/4 taken into reggae style... Nice improvisation and harmony as well... Just nailed it. ♥️✨

[@gwalla]

Pretty sure they're playing it in 4/4.

[@USMCdad470]

Love this music, beat and vibe.

[@alanbaptiste339]

STUMBLED ACROSS THIS "WHAT A BEAUTIFULL PIECE OF MUSIC"

[@yukipanda4812]

in te name of a jazz god ! this made my skin freak out ! u very felt this jam ,real and sooo beautiful music !!!!

[@qwertyzxcvbnify]

Good twist.. excellent version!

[@leoxgiusti]

Beautiful arrangment of "Take four" ;-)

[@niklaspilot]

This is somewhat reggae like!! Awesome!!

[@dishumoku1730]

Невозможно поставить дизлайк!!! Невозможно красиво и восхитительно!!! Девушка супер)))

[@VictorRice]

Gostei mesmo, gente! é sempre bom ouvir uma "standard" feito com andamento justo. Parabéns!!

[@alexlevy8197]

The master shot has pulls off the 70's TV look the best. Sounds great ya'll!

[@stellagimenezferrari13]

Que vibe, que pedrada! Máxima gratidão!

[@PabloRuis-y8k]

My all time favorite Just Take Five version,the instrumental performance 💯the best,nothing will ever take over real instrument sounds,I just love instrumental performance’s.

[@stephensymonds7528]

Love this, music is to be enjoyed, played with and played about with, have fun with and more than anything else make your own, if you don't like this find something you do like and enjoy that...I think it should be called Take Away.

[@hectorcandelas8464]

Agreed 🙏👍🏼

[@fiorellovalsesia5184]

Très belle version "chaloupé". Super bravos à tous.

[@jacoborozco4585]

I'd like to see one of you guys commenting do 5/4 ska version.

[@racketman2u]

It's either ska or 5/4 , can't be both!

[@sparkyroots369]

Wonderful version, still rewinding!!

[@Soundtelo]

Boooom!! What a tune, what a version!!

[@TheSerch3]

Hermosa música! Me motiva todos los días! Gracias a ustedes y gracias a Dios por hacer ésta linda melodía! Dios los bendiga!

[@migdel]

Fantastic!!!

[@jaimequezada4956]

Me cautivaron, los felicito por su gran trabajo, muy buena propuesta, Mucho éxito, saludos desde Chile, Sudamérica. !Viva la música!

[@lukisubagja5409]

this is best song yeahhh love ska

[@alicoat]

This a great arrangement of the classic Take Five my local jazz fanfare bought this arrangement and adapted it for our instruments it works really well.

[@montanezmorayma7142]

Excelente versión de "take 5" 👍👏👏 disfrutando desde Cd. Juárez, Mexico

[@mariaelenamorenovera2804]

Excelente trabaja. Me gustó. Una versión con otro sabor ito suena genial. ¡Bravo!

[@andrespinargote4769]

es como escuchar a los skatalites, que buena orquesta.

[@eduardcoll4718]

que poquito has escuchado a los Skatalites

[@juancarloslopezmontes7577]

Nada como la versión de New york ska jazz ensemble

[@CarlosEduardo-zt2nh]

No para nada los skatalites son una joya y lo seguirán siendo por lo siglos al igual que Rico Rodríguez.

[@JnJsDSntgo]

Skatalites estará en el XXII Aniversario del Bar Fly, en Guanajuato, el 12 de Noviembre.

[@stevewynnearts]

Bet on it then

[@jorgerios6760]

OMG the chair just appear lol I love your music Jah Bless

[@NorthEastSkajazzorchestra]

Il nostro video!! Take five

[@n1c0l45c0mb174]

take 4!!!

[@carlosalvarezalvino4042]

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[@carlosalvarezalvino4042]

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[@MauricioRodriguez-hp6kr]

it sounds great, but at the same time it's very wrong.

[@Sephez_]

thanks for this song.. helped me cool off

[@Lesliestevens92.1fm]

Wow!!! fantastic. great band.

[@fernandoalvesfernandes1895]

MUITO BOM!!!!!!! MELHOR VERSÃO ALTERNATIVA.

[@vincentsparkes7808]

Very good and simple...high quality...continue...

[@MarcAnthem]

damn... so smooth

[@feelinkink]

wow the singer has a very beautiful voice!

[@Nick_Cha]

everyone commenting about how it's not a 5/4. It's a nice coverable jazz standard. It does not have to keep the original beat to be good.

[@NataalPixelStudio]

Absolutely beautiful... eternely beautiful. big up !

[@johnprouflock4179]

Just discovered this band ! Why were you guys keeping them a secret ? Love it..

[@robertoamadeo5522]

L'avevano fatta ai tempi gli Upsetters, con l'intro in 5 e poi reggae..poi anche personaggi come Tommy McCook..e poi il nostro arrangiamento :) Grazie mille! :)

[@MrMamfbr]

take five is a strong standard because it is 5/4. Take it away, you take all the glow with it.

[@jacoborozco4585]

agree to disagree.

[@killermist]

You may have said what I was trying to say in even fewer words. If so, kudos.

[@linf]

Can't comprehend why I love this version more than original one. Gotta face it, Take Five might have influenced a lot of people and show the whole world how important 5/4 is (it's not, sorry the blunt honesty) that doesn't make it to take me away a third of what this one does. I like Take Five, it's an ok song, we all do, but let's face it: It's not the second coming of Christ, in fact, most people nowadays don't even know it anymore.

[@Filwithsanes]

Pelle d'oca e lacrime.Immensi

[@jacoborozco4585]

Still beautiful

[@moniquecore2601]

Muito bom !!!!!!

[@marickylopez8332]

Increíble,impresionante la coordinación de la musica sus instrumentos, bellísimo. Q batero muy bueno

[@dimalem2163]

That's "Take FOUR" !!!

[@nicolaslegnazzi6896]

jaja

[@roissaad6788]

I believe they have tried 5/4 and found it too challanging. so the easiest way is switch to 4/4😅

[@greatestytcommentator]

Top Comment!

[@nuynobi]

​@@roissaad6788 Too challenging?! Lol. If you can't play in 5, don't cover a song in 5.

[@JackPoint]

Lol too challenging. C'mon, seeing the quality these musicians have it's not a matter of being "too challenging". If you want to have it ska-ish you have to change the beat

[@MrBongoagogo]

classic great feel all the the way great sax playing and dig the bones and bass line

[@mizpahboy7513]

I see a lot of comments about the lack of 5/4 timing not bringing the flavor and the tack should be called something else. Before we condemn this track to hell, this is just a rendition of Desmond's tune and a damn nice one at that. It's the spirit of the track that makes this worthy of positive attention not that it's not in 5/4 time. I say thumbs up, dig it for what it is not for what it's not. 'Tis not what man does which exalts him, but what man would do!

[@pollinsk]

Me encantó mucho su versión, saludos desde México

[@basedglennuk]

Tres Bon! Buena Vista Social Club would surely doth their caps unto you!

[@Longtack55]

"doth = doff.

[@konradnsa]

Suggested playback speed 1.25x

[@martinkrieger7411]

Very cool arrangement, Mr. Ravanello!

[@NorthEastSkajazzorchestra]

Thanks Mr. Krieger!

[@mrdude49]

While this is very good, shouldn't this cover be called Take 4?

[@GusGusCastelanos1997]

I was thinking that too

[@jacoborozco4585]

exactly hahaha

[@3ersol]

+Sir Duke can this be played in 5/4 like this? I have seen several performances and every one is in 4/4

[@kantvishi]

exactly

[@josephsherby]

+3ersol The original arrangement plus what I have seen in my own personal experience has it written in 5/4 time.

[@gonzalomartin3527]

Me gusta ver a músicos q cuando tocan saben lo q hacen! Esto es bárbaro! Congratulacions...

[@EckenChecker]

i missed the 5/4.. but it sounds good:)

[@luponero1859]

Woow,super fasinante che sonido!!! É un reggae bene,buonissimo!!!

[@filteredvitaminsubstance8744]

I JUST LOVE THESE GUYS

[@kodigorapKuervo]

1

[@reggaeflex]

Great cover. I like this band. I would definitely pay to go and see them perform.

[@iorivanzek1863]

sublime

[@sesqui1rosso]

5 volte bello!

[@AlejandroGonzalez-rx4fk]

Que HERMOSO gran talento, fantástica producción¡¡👏👏

[@Dan_moon_sun]

Read the comments please. We don't need another fifty-seven smart-arses to tell us about the timing that the tune should be played at. The tune is called 'take five' - the story behind the naming is just an aside.

[@youquinci]

Cada vez uquqe preparo café presente este música hermosa

[@windxpig]

Great song, I like the interpretation of it all, only problem is that this song is meant for a feel of five four. Instead at 0:33 you can see, on the sheet that it's in common times which is four four. There is no five four time. Take four guys.

[@johnabney1084]

Sitting on my back porch, nice whisky in hand listening to this music.............perrrrrfect.

[@davideaston6944]

Cool ... !! What a refreshing "take" on 7 minutes of Take Five!