Pasquale Grasso feat. by WDR BIG BAND - Parisian Thoroughfare

[@adomaskuzinas2137]

Pasquale is a beast, met him at the Barry Harris workshop in Rome - dude has all Bud Powell's tunes memorized from start to finish. Also, if you wanna hear some bird-like bebop, listen to his brother Luigi, most wonderful modern bepop saxophonist you will ever hear!

[@SteveSmith-pr3jw]

Pasquale is a modern monster. Looking forward to hearing more of him.

[@PianoMeSasha]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWfPoneIdtR3rrc

[@okgood8529]

He's great at the Art Tatum style as well.

[@ryansabin9098]

I love how the guitar fit in just like another one of the band members. I feel like in most groups the guitar usually ends up either taking over or becoming an obscure part of the rhythm section.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Agreed. This guy knows how to blend really well. Amazing player.

[@armorgiraffe]

very well said!

[@sam-nuts]

yeah and the thing i love the most about jazz guitarists is that when they know when to be sparse and quiet, they can be just as versatile as the piano, just in a different way.

[@MarcSt-Jean]

@@AlexPriceMusician A sophisticated degree of sound reinforcement is necessary to achieve that.

[@freshpansen6313]

This guy's comping on guitar... just wow. Like a piano.

[@Neptunade]

Trombonist deserves an honorable mention___

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Neptunade!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

His name is Andy Hunter, if you mean the guy, who plays the trombone solo.

[@thinkpad20]

if you watch closely you can see Pasquale throwing in the occasional comping and harmonization on top of that already incredibly challenging lead line. Amazing stuff!

[@timelwell7002]

For those who don't yet know, a word to the wise, Pasquale Grasso is in a different league from most other jazz guitarists. As you will discover from other videos on You Tube of Pasquale, he has a technique and a virtually unique ability to play guitar like Bud Powell and Art Tatum played piano. This is extremely difficult to accomplish on piano, but on guitar it is unprecedented. His style is 'old school' and yet he is a ground-breaking guitarist and musician - listen to some more clips, and you'll see what I mean. There are many other worthy contemporary jazz guitarists around, of course - such as Jonathan Kriesberg, Mike Moreno, Sylvain Luc, Julian Lage, maybe Camila Meza - yet none of them can do what Pasquale does. He is an extraordinary musician, and against a backdrop of super-talented peers, he stands out as being extra special.

[@fretlessblunder]

Agreed. He's not 'yet another skilled guitarist'; his technique is a synthesis of classical and modern approaches fused with a contemporary virtuosity. Couple this with his musicality, and it's not hyperbolic to say his playing is breath-taking.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@@fretlessblunder It was a pleasure to work with him an Chris Byars.

[@guitarguy4372]

Uhhhh Sulvain Luc is on another planet compared to all those before mentioned.

[@handdancin]

has anyone really studied his left hand fingerings? they are pretty original looking to my eye, and extremely economical seeming. curious if there are some basic ideas that someone has noticed

[@guitarguy4372]

@@handdancin He uses chord inversion shapes for his arpeggios🔥 He uses a lot of 6Diminished harmonizations too.. Learn Barry Harris concepts, that's what I'm checking out now. Pasquale does it on guitar like no-one else I've seen yet. KZbin (Things I've learned from Barry harris) a guitarist goes through some good stuff of Barry's.

[@danbodanis3983]

Absolutely AMAZING arrangement by Chris Byars! The band plays this so beautifully, it is difficult to put into words! ❤️

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you very much, Dan! There is another tune of Chris and Pasquale...do you know this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWXRiJ54o7aboNE

[@kabalayouri419]

I hope this wins a Grammy or something ! I’m not even going to say ‘bravo’ I’m going to say thank you ! #beboplives

[@guillermocabrera4160]

4:11 the lick

[@guidemeChrist]

not even close lol

[@guillermocabrera4160]

@@guidemeChrist every note of the lick is played

[@guillermocabrera4160]

@@guidemeChrist lol

[@guidemeChrist]

@@guillermocabrera4160 nope, listen again

[@The_Ex_Boxing_Nerd]

omit five, you need to listen again. it’s in between 4:11 and 4:12 just played in a slightly different rhythm

[@renaudpenant]

A world premiere!!! A Bud Powell solo arranged for big band, wow! Heartfelt thanks to Chris, Pasquale and all involved!

[@newyorkcityjazz1]

You are too kind!

[@harrypalmer3481]

Yeah Baby!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@iangray3899]

An interesting and highly challenging number showing flavours of France and played with the verve, confidence and flair of an incredibly musical band, superbly arranged. Altogether outstanding and tight. And yes, I love it too.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Ian!

[@martinroberts8469]

Pasquale first came to my attention a couple of years ago, guesting with Joan Chamorro's Barcelona-based youth band, the Sant Andreu Jazz Band. This rehearsal confirms my suspicion at the time, that he is undoubtedly the finest bebop guitarist on the planet ... and beyond !!

[@leefowler3240]

You're absolutely correct, he is without a doubt the most articulate jazz guitarist on the planet.

[@freshpansen6313]

Agreed. Undoubtly, he has one of the best left and right hand technique, comping chops, and solo creativity.

[@paoloalbano4690]

Bravissimo Pasquale !! And all the band plays simply great, perfect time and swing... thank you all for such beautiful music

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanx Paolo!

[@juanmaidana8185]

This is so beautiful it makes me want to cry, pure musical joy

[@MrHolzfeld]

Kudos! The WDR Big Band is one of the top BigBands worldwide!

[@julkitan3017]

I saw Pasquale live in concert with his brother on sax... impressive fine musicians !! great video, and awesome Big band.

[@RoccoGrasso5]

La musica!

[@kabalayouri419]

Rocco Grasso you are Pasquale father ?

[@sebastianbanguero6294]

I think so

[@juandanielgarciamercado]

the best thing I've seen/heard in the last few years, Pasquale is a guitar hero

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Yes, indeed, Juan!

[@tommy2318]

Oh my god, I love it. Especially the first few lines the group plays, sounds like Bud!!

[@newyorkcityjazz1]

It's Bud Powell's solo transcribed! Three Choruses

[@stevelongobardi6870]

Pasquale is amazing - and so is the Trenier guitar he is using.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Yes, it was great fun to work with him!

[@thingsivelearnedfrombarryh2616]

Great!

[@lancekilburn6081]

This band cooks and then somehow finds a way to even take it to another level. Just awesome bravo!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Lance!

[@dariusduesentrieb]

5:07 salt PEAnuts salt PEAnuts

[@luchadorito]

You must not accent the NUT

[@nobody-vm2ee]

this made me so happy

[@WDRBIGBAND]

It makes us happy when we can make other people happy with our music.

[@arifmamedov8934]

Bravo Bravo Bravo👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍👍👍

[@IanDateMusic]

Everything about this is GREAT!!

[@newyorkcityjazz1]

Thank you!

[@chromedealer]

Pasquale what an absolute monster

[@garryfimister6878]

Wow !

[@ericcommarato7727]

Goldsby is on fire!

[@gitarmats]

Maestro Pasquale!

[@ericcommarato7727]

This chart is a woodwind meatgrinder! Love it!

[@JeanPaul-Godtier]

I know you have to listen to the greats to get better but when i listen to Pasquale i feel like i've never been that bad

[@247hdjazz]

don't get it!

[@Armandocavada1101]

Bud lives!!!

[@BrunoNeureiter]

Viva l'Italia

[@WDRBIGBAND]

...si and viva la musica de big banda....

[@MarcSt-Jean]

Italian guitarists are usually the best ones. Singers too are always amazing.

[@basilhendricks788]

Wow what a band

[@adamrafferty]

Just Brilliant!!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanks, Adam!

[@padean2008]

Gran classe,bravissimo Pasquale

[@tonerow7603]

Love that hornpipe in bebop at 2:16

[@philbates7975]

So good in so many ways. Made me smile and feel better 😄❤️☯️🙏

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Great, that our music makes you feel better.

[@minniemouse595]

Wow. I hope to play like that some day!

[@nicholaslee8978]

thesaxgirlmel don’t forget to enjoy the process :)

[@webrambler88]

I like John Goldsby on bass too!

[@The_Ex_Boxing_Nerd]

Lines for days

[@GALAXYRADIO13]

Bravo

[@kvnlmn]

Nice quote from the tune "Move" by Miles Davis at 5:08 - 5:12 🔥

[@mckendrickmusic6286]

Sprightly!!

[@Fabelnegros]

John Goldsby !!!! Hats off !!! Thx WDR !!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@tontonsalut]

Bravo ! Nice arrangement, beautiful musicians, friendly mood, good music, love it !

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Ton! Welcome on our channel and thank you!

[@SteveSmith-pr3jw]

Superb!

[@guitarpicka1]

Oh Man ....They keep on Raising That Bar Higher & Higher...This is really great !!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanx!

[@raymondlaracuenta746]

Great sound!!!!!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏 raymond!

[@AG-bp4nd]

Perfect!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🏻 Andy!

[@carlosjosesalazarsilva6984]

Calidad Mundial. Hermoso tema 🙏💯

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Carlos! Muchas gracias!

[@BillTheGodfather]

Incredible performance from all of you!!!hoping to see more bud soon. greetings from Italy!!

[@verandi3882]

wow this is truly fascinating , what a gem

[@haroldwilliams4145]

Outstanding.🙏🏾🎷🎶👍🏾

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Welcome to our channel, Harold! Thank you!

[@sergioveschi2390]

Great Band, great solos, great arrangiaments, great music. Bravo Pasquale!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Sergio! 🙏🙏🙏

[@jazzmaster89]

He simply has the IT factor that very few musicians possess. You know it when you hear it though. Absolutely brilliant playing.

[@carynsylvester1396]

Blissful madness! Amazing! Thank you!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Caryn!

[@scallopedshredify]

Phenemonal! Thank You fine gentleman!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching us!

[@nicholaslee8978]

One day I hope to be good enough to play in a recording studio that allows food and drink

[@247hdjazz]

you have to be REALLY good! That'll never happen! Eat b4 you leave home!

[@Gusrikh1]

Fabulous..

[@JJaZZ-IIVI]

Fantastique !...

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🙏🙏 JJAZZ!

[@zinwah]

Congratulations all round. Great solos and great section work!

[@joshuamarks1129]

❤️👍👍Spectacular music -and tremendously impeccable execution!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanx, Joshua!

[@rhythmfield]

Wow - glorious musicianship, swing & chops

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Greg!

[@mss6841]

I dont know how i got here, but i love it

[@WDRBIGBAND]

So feel invited to visit more often our channel:)

[@LokeyeMC]

Hell yes. This is so exciting! It feels like Bud Powell is coming back in a big way. Thank you everyone! I think this is the most beautiful music.

[@unclenote]

Amazing!!!!

[@dizzyfritz596]

WOW! That was unbelievably great! So impressive! Stunningly good, seriously.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you!

[@247hdjazz]

WAS IT GOOD, THOUGH?

[@dizzyfritz596]

Rich Pulin well, yes, that’s one of the things that “stunningly good” conveys.

[@247hdjazz]

@@dizzyfritz596 Thanks for "BITING"......

[@BMR86]

When the youtube algorythm actually works... And you're actually impressed!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Yeah, - or if people just spread the link all over the www....

[@TimTrane]

Fantastic group

[@harmvonlintig7146]

Thank you!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching, Harm!

[@tunaficiency]

Lovely lovely lovely amazing amazing amazing

[@fabriziodicarlo2591]

Fantastica big band, bravi.

[@annalauvergnac6567]

You should hire Claus Raible as an arranger. And YES, Pasquale is amazing!!!

[@roccodambrosio9859]

Grande Grasso! Artista con valore!

[@DenisSurette]

Killin'!! Bravo folks

[@RastaLlama]

Absolutely splendid! Greetings from South Africa ❤️

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Richard, thanx for watching and greetings to South Africa. How is life there at the moment?

[@guitargod6997]

Outstanding!

[@BattistaLena]

beautiful music, beautiful big band and great recording indeed

[@gabri3l367]

Wonderful !

[@edgar65able]

Really Amazing !!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Edgar!

[@microbulldozer]

Great drummer!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Dmitry!

[@RanBlakePiano]

Just fantastic ! I hope I can play one more time in Roma if Luciano so I can hear these musicians !

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hello Ran, let us hope, that live concerts will be soon possible again....

[@tonyfaelens3626]

Great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@felipegmusician]

Wow! Amazing ensamble

[@raulmonti4129]

Descomunal, una maravilla!

[@harriairaksinen5694]

Wonderful group, great ensemble and solo work. And fine Powell tune, too rarely heard.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Harry.

[@garryfimister6878]

Wow ! great arrangement and great band.

[@newyorkcityjazz1]

Thank you!

[@mrbertiep1]

Finesse to the.max!! Love it!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Mr. Bertiep1!

[@КонстантинДобровольский-з8б]

Блеск Какой unison Какое solo Johan Horlen динамика оркестра невероятное solo Bass и видно как эти музыканты довольны improvisation других Говорил и буду говорить это лучший Big Band of World

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Привет, Константин, огромное спасибо за твое пристальное внимание.

[@dirtydelva]

Great musicianship on all levels

[@francescocolla5720]

Wow 👏🏻

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Gracias, Francesco!

[@sebastianbanguero6294]

This is amazing,greetings from Colombia!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Sebastian, thank you for watching. Greetings to Colombia!

[@southsilicondan1776]

mighty fine musicians, great arrangement, tight band..thanks!

[@JazzizCafeLoveJazz]

Great rendition, love it! Thanks for share it! Bud Powell escribió "Parisian Thoroughfare" en 1951 y, ya convertido en un standard del jazz, la WDR Big Band la interpreta así bajo la dirección de Chris Byars Jazz en esta versión junto al guitarrista Pasquale Grasso. Para esta ocasión, el director de esta Big Band con sede en Colonia es también el saxofonista Chris Byars, pero la banda, que ya ha ganado más de un premio GRAMMYs esta oficialmente dirigida desde 2016 por Bob Mintzer. #bigband #jazz

[@robertoleveneur1520]

joli!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Roberto! 👍

[@stasiuwosilius5480]

Ridiculous. Time for me to hit the shed. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😎Stasiu!

[@DmitriMironov]

Incredible musicians!