NYO Jazz Performs John Clayton’s “I Be Serious ’Bout Dem Blues” with Bandleader Sean Jones

In the final concert of NYO Jazz’s 2018 European tour, Sean Jones leads the band in a performance of John Clayton’s “I Be Serious ’Bout Dem Blues” at Konzerthaus Berlin.
In the summer of 2018, gifted young jazz musicians from across the country came together to study with world-class jazz masters during the inaugural season of NYO Jazz. A completely free program for all participants, NYO Jazz gives young musicians the opportunity to perform as cultural ambassadors on an international stage and share a uniquely American musical genre with cultures around the world through an international tour each summer. Trumpeter Sean Jones-one of the field’s outstanding performer-composer-educators-served as soloist and bandleader for NYO Jazz’s Carnegie Hall debut and inaugural European tour, which included performances in the Netherlands, Germany, and Great Britain. World-renowned jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves and critically acclaimed trombonist Wycliffe Gordon joined NYO Jazz as special guest artists for the ensemble’s Carnegie Hall debut. Ms. Reeves was also featured as a guest artist on the tour to Europe.

[@willcavanagh2391]

Now THAT, is a trombone section!

[@jcat2_086]

That lead player sounds so much like Wycliffe

[@diegopayan3146]

This is what Jazz is really about. I miss when we could just jam out like this ;(. There's no better feeling

[@diegopayan3146]

@BloodyPig YT geoff calante is really really good

[@kevp9601]

+Diego Payan, I Could Not Agree More. This Really Is What "JAZZ MUSIC" is really about. 🎷🎸🎹🥁

[@kevp9601]

And Finally, +Diego Payan, I Could Not Agree More. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@michaelantoun9353]

That piano player definitely listens to Monk. Love to hear it

[@smooth6718]

Brought tears to my eyes. Can't remember when I last saw each member of a big band truly respecting and appreciating the skills of a fellow member. It looked like each could not believe what the other was doing, even though she/he was equally as skilled in her/his own right. Now, that's teamwork at its zenith!

[@sparky16261]

What a treat for these tired old ears and eye to see a group of talented kids who are really into what they are doing and carrying us along with them. This whole group I could listen to all night long. Thanks kids from Canada. I am 80 but can still enjoy talent when I hear it.

[@roosterslime9430]

*Director: Sean Jones* *Solos:* Trumpet: Janelle Finton (0:19, 1:19, 1:48, 1:59) (Buffalo Grove High School, IL) Trumpet: Geoff Gallante (0:44, 1:36, 1:53, 2:05) (West Potomac High School, VA) Tenor Sax: Cole Palensky (2:46, 4:28, 4:45, 5:02) (Papillion-La Vista South High School, NE) Bari Sax: Matt Clarke (3:20, 4:35, 4:51, 5:08) (Interlochen Arts Academy, MI) Alto Sax: Evan Mickas (3:54, 4:39, 4:56, 5:13) (Stanford University, CA) Trombone: August Braatz (5:19, 7:53, 8:15, 8:26) (Beloit Memorial High School, WI) Trombone: Jett Lim (6:11, 7:58, 8:20, 8:26) (Albany High School, CA) Trombone: Andrew Sumabat (6:44, 8:04, 8:26) (University of Washington, WA) Bass Trombone: Wyatt Forhan (7:19, 8:09, 8:26) (St. Dominic High School, MO) Vocals: Diana Reeves (8:44, 11:52) (Guest Artist) Piano: Brooke Wyatt (9:53) (High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, TX) Bass: Anna Abondolo (10:44) (Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences, CA)

[@f.b.i1867]

the male trumpet takes the cake im sorry but what the hell the rythms and all he's one crazy skilled trumpet beyond that of any teenager ive seen even summer was amazed at his skill

[@kalebzhu9947]

Interlochen Arts Academy is in MI, not PA

[@AndyMcDrew]

But who was the drummer?

[@itamarbar9580]

God Anna was crying in the beginning, is she ok?

[@charliecampbell6851]

Gawd I was in an Allstate band with the second tenor, but what I would give to play with a band that good and have that much fun on stage

[@owenwalter451]

did cole play alto in that?

[@kristenthomasclarke5632]

@@owenwalter451 Not Cole. Cole is tenor. Evan Mikas on alto. An incredible band.

[@cozierpaladin9562]

Evryone was incredible doing their parts but that trombone section stole the show for me . They were amazing !!

[@SlokeClarke]

Love the saxophone section in unison at about 2:32. Holy Cow! In tune, in rhythm. They sound like a woodwind piano. Solos are impressive, too. But the ensemble is exceptional.

[@richardt.rogers2730]

that alto player has some serious tonal presence

[@alexts94]

4:13 love the comping choices!

[@mason11198]

I always have a special appreciation for the bass, just really brings the texture all together

[@Starshine777]

The rhythm section is swinging hard and right the heck in the pocket. They lay back a tiny bit when the trombone solos start I think? Or rather, they feel what the soloists do and reflect the same energy.

[@cemtolunaygurakar9150]

O my god I have seen a really high energitic jazz orchestra! I send my thanks to my amazing colleagues!!!!

[@joshuagrant2330]

THIS IS SWINGING THAT MUSIC

[@bengt-akegustafsson5129]

So GOOD! ENVY all these young wonderful musicians.

[@georgenovak7614]

Those trombones! Wow!

[@josefthebrosef9667]

That was electric!!! ⚡️ Got goosebumps at the end! Absolutely Incredible

[@DoughnutDavid]

1:40 is so good. So so so good.

[@thenel2162]

Talented young people! They are definitely in good hands with Mr Jones!

[@josephtran1500]

Hard Lee Morgan vibes from that first trumpet solo, dope

[@rudycaba7150]

Wao! Me gusta la forma de tocar de la NYO Jazz. amazing!

[@meanathradon]

how is that trombone player getting that sound at 6:59?

[@HotPaychecks]

i think hes flutter tonguing although im not too sure about it heres a video on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2Glemt3a9CNhq8&ab_channel=PaulTheTrombonist

[@kamehameha5742]

close your teeth, put the tip of your tongue touching your teeth, then open your lips. Then relax your tongue and blow air. Let your tongue repeatedly hit the top and bottom rows of your teeth.

[@zacha7856]

flutter tonguing, you do the same thing with your tongue as rolling your r's and it gives a growl affect

[@meanathradon]

@@zacha7856 its sounds different than normal flutter tonguing... almost like a growl+double tongue... its possible that its a different positioning of the tongue that produces different version of the flutter..

[@juuk3103]

@@meanathradon easier if you just try different ways of blowing air, if you can hear the sound you can identify it :D

[@mcicedtea686]

clean

[@camerongrant4595]

swinging

[@asamartinson5114]

But why's Anna crying?

[@godspods7681]

Bruh I’d be crying from how bad my fingers are hurting after a set list like that

[@simonsays525]

I see lots of cringe faces. These young kids get it!

[@ericliang4744]

hahaha normally referred to as "stank faces"

[@DanLoFat]

Did I miss something maybe I don't think you introduce the drummer, are you punishing him for making a mistake?

[@tommyromanowski]

I think he was naming the soloists.

[@joshuagrant2330]

evans tonal presence..

[@williamkao5381]

4:07 juicy

[@joshuagrant2330]

no cap

[@4578a]

Cute little emulators

[@itamarbar9580]

Is the bassist alright? She looks like she's crying near the start.

[@derycktrahair8108]

Red Trousers? What next in comformity?. A degree paid for? ..when this was happening, the men & women had jobs. No sissies in Course.

[@jonburton1935]

Dull as ditchwater…..

[@pau9553]

I feel like the pianist broke the solo's vibe. She proposed a completely different approach to them and, If it was the first or the last, won't be a problem. It was a off tempo style that was cool but not for that time.

[@godspods7681]

She just had something different to say

[@jerm205]

It’s weird but good

[@jerm205]

It reminds of thelonius alot

[@joshuagrant2330]

yeah she killed the whole song

[@Zacharysandilands]

Pianist was on absolute fire playing that harmony underneath the alto. Completely broke everyones expectations keeping the intensity up