Playing 🔥 Funk Sax Solos with Tower of Power - Tom Politzer

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Jay Metcalf interviews Tower of Power tenor sax soloist Tom Politzer after their show at the 2023 Nice Jazz Festival.
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[@beezelite]

I love how Tom demonstrates that no matter how great you play, you still have things to learn.

[@calkig]

It’s great to hear a story where a player gets the gig they absolutely deserve -love of the music, hard work, humility… love it!

[@DaveKGold]

Lenny is the gold standard, he's my tenor hero. Wish he had more solo records. Tom of course is great too. Thanks for posting this Jay!

[@gregbelair4164]

What a genuine guy. Not afraid to tell you what his shortcomings were and are, but is the poster boy of what hard work and continued learning can accomplish. His playing has really matured over the years and now i know why. Great job Tom.

[@craighume2182]

One of my all-time favourite saxophone players....talk about consistency and note perfect every time.

[@jameseason8206]

KDIA! KSOL! Old school Bay Area shout out! Love it.

[@saxman7131]

I love Tom’s playing.

[@georgeh.whiteiii2121]

Long time, big time TOP fan...Thanks Jay, sensational interview...couldn;t stop watchin'...keep doin' whatcha doin' ...peace & blessings...🙏🏾

[@salsax8635]

Great interview Jay , I always adhere to that Rule of 10 that Tom learned from his teacher.

[@MikoMusik]

Awesome! I got to share the stage with Richard Elliott, former tenor player for Tower of Power last night at a gig. ❤🤩🎷

[@frankwagner2161]

One of the "Best interviews ever" thanks for sharing.

[@cathycuccia3385]

What a timely interview! Tower of Power toured in my hometown on Oct 3 and Tom P's sax solos were amazing!

[@rossmuller9815]

What a great interview. Tom is such a cool guy and great player. So many common things with my own experiences.

[@Nestor_Fernandez]

Hi Jay! Awesome candid interview. Tom is a humble and really hardworking guy. I was lucky to see Tower of Power a few weeks ago with Tom and Thorsten trading killing lines. Inspiring!

[@Puebow]

Man what cool, humble dude…so much wisdom!

[@roseharo7176]

Got to meet Tom this weekend very down to earth and talented. My favorite sax guy, now he knows it!!

[@cathykurack4230]

TomE! What a great interview. So nice to hear your stories about your start with TOP and your journey to bringing all of your fans YOUR incredible groove😊♥🎷

[@donearnhardt6336]

Great interview.

[@garymelhaff7779]

Love this - met Paul in seattle last year after he joined Sanborn on stage...it was highlight for me for him to take time to talk to me. My former teacher (RIP) was one who got Lenny his job with TOP back in the day.

[@lewisnelken1966]

great phantastic interview. Thanks for always blessing us with the cutting edge of saxophone playing

[@charlesswanson8664]

“Do the work.” Best part of a really fascinating interview and person. I’m no Tom Politzer but I consider myself a funk and rock player and not a jazz player as well. I really connect with Tom’s playing and approach to his craft.

[@douglange6863]

With so much emphasis on shredding changes with bebop lines, this interview was very refreshing and enjoyable. Thanks!

[@MrBbaker57]

Great player/great attitude towards music. You’re as bold as trane, Dexter and cannonball!

[@diegoarmijo1426]

Thank You, Jay. I love Tom as a person and a player. Regarding the Altisimo... I haven't seen or heard anyone that has control of the Altisimo like Servalor Sax. I know there are others...especially like some classical players today. Anyway....I loved this episode.

[@cdstoc]

TOP is one of my all-time favorites. I first saw them live in the 70's when Lenny Pickett was still in the band, and I've seen Tom play with them during their 50th anniversary tour. TOP is still amazing, and Tom was too!

[@T-Vivid-T]

I'm a tenor sax player and I absolutely love tenor sax, somewhat new to band, joined my sophomore year and im learning how to play different styles of jazz now, love all the helpful tips and tricks I find on this channel. Also an awesome video!

[@robinreidmusic]

Great Interview thanks. I have seen Tom twice in Canada. Once in Kitchener at the Center in the Square and once in Toronto. I have listened to TOP for 53 years and still love their groove. Thanks, Gentlemen. Great stories too!

[@23saxman]

Absolutely unbelievably brilliant interview. Thanks.

[@seandennis3148]

🤩 Woo hoo, Tom Politzer yay! Thank you Jay, for making and releasing this delightful interview. 🥳 …🤔…starts wondering who else’s interview might be left over from this Nice Jazz Festival…🔍

[@schorschkrs7430]

Great interview❤!!!

[@bassofone1]

That was an incredible interview! Thank you!

[@ginohernandez5143]

This is great Jay.Keep them coming!

[@rogersalles200]

He won his audition with TOP cause of his playing and mainly because of how nice and professional he is, talent alone is not enough, always be humble and team player.

[@reedhead1]

I saw TOP live in Sacramento 2021, what a night. This is one of my favorite interviews.

[@CBCJr6]

Been to see TOP with TP many times. He’s my fave sax player, no exceptions. If you haven’t heard him live… you’re missing out!! Thanks for doing this!

[@danpinsonsax]

Cool interview! Tom’s journey is similar to mine in that I started on clarinet at 7 and started playing bari at 16 because stage band needed one. The closest I got to playing for TOP is my friend Jesse McGuire playing trumpet for them. 😂

[@RowingCox2009]

I learned so much from this interview. Thanks Tom!!

[@jessepeart7958]

Great interview! Maceo is the man!

[@davidlea430]

This is my favorite video by you yet!! Thank you for this one! Super inspiring

[@etowahjazz]

Great interview. LOTS OF REALLY GREAT INFO>

[@davidquidas961]

Lenny Pickett (& Gato Barbieri) is the reason I bought a tenor. Tom P is the reason I keep practicing! Got my ToP tickets for 5 weeks from now. So excited I can barely control myself.

[@toddlaber2325]

great interview jay getting to know tom politzer great guy like hearing his backstory on how he got started

[@haroldlloyd8621]

Jay! You got to be kiddin’! Gino Vanelli Brother to brother 1978! One of the best album in that decade! Must listen album!!!

[@boulejazz]

Agree. Great album.

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[@Oenloveslife]

Hello! I just subscribed to your channel because I LOVE sax! Especially Tenor. I saw a question on KZbin today from your channel: "Who is your favorite sax player?" My answer: Tucker Antell!

[@waybackj]

TEP is the best!

[@robsudduth3978]

TP. A great guy and great player. Got the funk and the high notes but so melodic. Playing a Berg now??

[@afwagner]

16:10 YES! Be yourself.

[@Baribrotzer]

Not my favorite kind of music - but DAMN, they do it well.

[@bobblues1158]

Yeah-a Pro!

[@pdqmusic3873]

24:22 Yeah, like the man said: "Who wouldn't do this?" . . . "Do the work."

[@kwootamuckbear9294]

Did he get the better sax reeds😉🎵🎶🎷

[@nicksavage4763]

HOW MANY NOTES 🎶 CAN YOU CRAM INTO A MEASURE? or DO YOU SPEND YOUR NOTES WISELY?

[@kwootamuckbear9294]

☮️🎵🎶🎷

[@bassofone1]

Hey Jay, I try to not play too many notes, but then worry that it's not interesting enough for the listener......How do you know where that sweet spot is?

[@Banana-dd5bw]

Another eBay video please

[@sampowellmusic]

Hello, I am a German insurance investigator and I’m afraid I need to report this case to the Berlin Bureau of Insurance Fraud. Haha just kidding great interview!