NYO Jazz Performs Wayne Shorter’s “Speak No Evil” with Bandleader Sean Jones

In the final concert of NYO Jazz’s 2018 European tour, Sean Jones leads the band in a performance of Wayne Shorter’s “Speak No Evil” (arranged by Igmar Thomas) 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.

[@thomascoleman1719]

Who ever arranged this piece did an amazing job. The way these young musicians were soloing and supporting each other would have made Wayne Shorter proud! Best I've ever heard this piece played!!!

[@sumabatman]

Although we played this concert nearly 3 years ago already, I'm always inspired by Seth's killing piano solo everytime I watch this. My man!

[@Hump007]

U were in this? That’s dope

[@purnellknight5368]

BRO, AMAZING JOB BUT WHERE CAN I FIND THE SCORE ?!

[@danflynn2134]

@Andrew Sumabat are you the third trombone player?

[@zoodsquad6036]

your face at 5:10 said everything

[@drewmatthews860]

That drummer killed that groove. Insane! Perfectly swung. It has just the right amount of wonk

[@EdwinGHamiton]

Yes sir

[@naruto10119]

the jazZ faces on everyone in the band is ridiculous LMAO

[@SeconDin420]

6:15 MY MAN IS DYIN SOMEONE GET AN AMBULANCE

[@caedmonleister5244]

Lead trumpet?

[@Account4096]

2:46 That Nardis reference!!! :o

[@turkeybob3574]

The lick he plays at 2:35 is just so perfect

[@Bardon222]

that bass trombone solo is DIRTY

[@martisole6249]

Nardis quote :D

[@jadentooke6621]

I could watch this video 50 times in a row and it’d still be impressive

[@roosterslime9430]

*Director: Sean Jones* *Solos:* Tenor Sax: Chris Ferrari (2:01) (Denver School of the Arts, CO) Trumpet: Geoff Gallante (2:56) (West Potomac High School, VA) Bass Trombone: Wyatt Forhan (4:56) (St. Dominic High School, MO) Piano/Keyboard: Seth Finch (6:35) (Baton Rouge Magnet High School, LA)

[@owenwalter451]

so youve switched from essentially ellington over to nyo, i like it!

[@roosterslime9430]

sunstarv12 indeed lol

[@uprightbassmatt]

Thanks man. Great Big Band!

[@jaxonellis2995]

How does the trumpet soloist make his sound so flugle-esque? So soft and smooth.

[@atrompit2906]

practice and a fathead ribbon mic

[@jaxonellis2995]

A Trompit Too cool thanks. I am a huge fan of Roy Hargrove and just a tiny bit partial to that sound.

[@HQBergeron]

Look for him on KZbin. He has had a great tone since he was 8 years old. Glad he pointed his talent towards jazz.

[@GibleKazam]

Incredible performance, even more incredible how in sync everyone was!

[@robertlucca5666]

One of the most dynamic performances I have ever seen !!!

[@jamescorum3643]

Wow !!! Jazz will never die ! So So proud of those young folks for showing that real music still exit in a young heart ! 👍👍😁😁

[@Hump007]

That intro is so gooooood

[@leaart1]

Wonder to see these young musicians, so much talent.

[@kennethtalbott2233]

a great band, everyone killing it, some great solos. well done, great to see everyone having a good time too.

[@HubbardFan76]

As a jazz student, I concur with their jazz faces. I'm little jealous that their jazz stank face is better than mine.

[@Cha0s_Generat0r]

Why does this SLAP so hard, though?!?!

[@dijssel5]

Should watch this on big screen tv, sound on home entertainment system. It will blow you away

[@maxwellsmith2133]

This is heckin awesome

[@alansenzaki4148]

Amazing young musicians!!!BRAVO!!!

[@mhammers100]

Fantastic all young players!

[@christophersoelistyo1905]

Sick!

[@sportsguy23]

That piano solo was absolutely amazing. Well done.

[@eViolinity]

Great performance!!

[@jedthorp7572]

Fantastic arrangement, and performance

[@diegopayan3146]

My god this is some amazing groove

[@Zen.0N]

Great big band and great young 🦁

[@N01NP]

Inspiring and adventurous arrangement of this classic.

[@yubinizer]

TROMBONE KILLED IT

[@Sylexe4prez]

Did the piano really just trade with himself

[@brandoninu7140]

NYO can you guys put a list of personnel pls for these vids

[@evangelhogelho]

Damn

[@purnellknight5368]

does anywhere know where i can get this music like the score ?!

[@connor346]

Who is playing lead

[@HQBergeron]

That would be nice to know. Presumably the young lady in the middle. Nice range. Could use more power, but perhaps that is due to the mic and mix.

[@russellrivero6356]

I think it’s Summer Camargo

[@alexmarquez9333]

Summer Camargo

[@trumpetlover5022]

Summer Camargo - she currently studying at Juilliard and plays for the SNL Band and is a Bach Artist

[@fran__co]

Drummer - Shia Labeouf

[@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out]

i know we're not supposed to talk fashion on serious jazz vids. but that red pants under black jackets look is as dorky in a contemporary way as Buddy Rich's guys in their 70's blue polyester leisure suits. so weird a choice.