NYO Jazz Performs Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s “Isfahan” with Bandleader Sean Jones

[@producer2123]

It is inspiring to see such young people feeling this music so deeply, and with such great sound and technique. The subtlety of phrasing is extraordinary. Sean Jones is a master bandleader.

[@yasha3725]

i want whatever the drummers on

[@lexibrown6133]

The soloist is excellent

[@roosterslime9430]

*Director: Sean Jones* *Solos:* Alto Sax: Kevin Oliver Jr. (0:03, 2:34, 3:10) (Westlake High School, GA) Bari Sax: Matt Clarke (1:48, 3:39) (Interlochen Arts Academy, PA) Bass: Guillermo Lopez (2:31) (Montwood High School, TX) Drums: Domo Branch (4:24) (Ulysses S. Grant High School, OR)

[@johnvaros8246]

Bruh Kevin has such a beautiful tone on alto

[@spensert4933]

These guys amazing and arrangements too. My dad was a jazz arranger and pianist ... WW2 generation ... and he'd be over the moon. I HOPE he can see this!

[@kasamasa123]

This gives me chills every time I listen, Kevin phrases so beautifully and thoughtfully, mixed with the cheekiness of the drummer, gosh what an incredible and unique recording

[@GPSjammer]

I can tell the soloist is a big fan of Strayhorn and Duke. Lots of "Chelsea Bridge" themes.

[@GPSjammer]

LOVE IT.

[@GPSjammer]

This was special.

[@guanotea11]

Prob my fav duke ellington song

[@tonyluo2708]

we need to find the guy who disliked this

[@rehanahmed946]

me

[@Methodactor]

Incredible work Kevin ✊🏾

[@antoniojarvey]

Just beautiful ❤️

[@beverlyorton7612]

I adore this - thank you! Bev, London

[@ethanmcintosh4979]

Thank You Kevin. You're amazing

[@godspods7681]

Goosebumps

[@turnernorman4798]

I wish I was that good. I wonder how much they practice or if it’s just a natural gift. (I’m sure a little bit of both)

[@dominicharrington992]

more like a lot of both

[@RanBlakePiano]

Great !

[@udorabe4247]

Wow

[@MrJeffYKoh]

Outstanding, bro!

[@inversity_OP]

bout to learn this on guitar

[@turkeybob3574]

Don’t underestimate those trombone parts.

[@sumabatman]

They were kinda hard ngl lol

[@mmaybrown]

Great job!!

[@marcosrosal8456]

Ufffffffffffffffffff ❤

[@ОлегБородин-м1х]

Отлично

[@spensert4933]

These guys are as good as the Mingus orchestra.

[@godspods7681]

Interesting comparison

[@Cartmanisntfat1]

@@godspods7681 i see it, a lot of personality with the players. each is unique like the mingus' band

[@theartistcreates]

his ears are huge

[@zcnt9359]

I know most these people here