Jack DeJohnette, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock and Dave Holland - Shadow Dance (live)

(Dave Holland)
Jack DeJohnette - Drums
Pat Metheny - Guitar
Herbie Hancock - Piano and Keyboards
Dave Holland - Bass

[@ARTMANPRO13]

This music helps me to better understand Quantum Physics; whereas the "event horizon" is where ever the listener is in space and time; and each musician masterfully applies all attributes of the particular force of nature they represent; Jack is time (continuum), Holland is the "gravitational force" , Pat is a cosmic event , a star (literally & figureably) and Herbie represents the "singularity", the black hole that absorbs even light particles (ideas) into the unknown....

[@ianbuxton8332]

@Shrimping Business Speaking seriously, this group WAS overwhelmingly powerful, as are the 2 distinct branches of post-Newtonian physics: general and special relativity on the one hand, and the interpretational confusion and conflict engendered by quantum mechanics of n the other. Shadow Dance FLOWS, in it's magnificently stark, brilliant and hugely impersonal way, as do these 2 huge pillars of our contemporary understanding of physical reality. The WHOLE OF reality? Fascinating philosophical question.. ) .. And exactly LIKE these theories there is a beautiful yet strictly disciplined FLOW of technique and ideas whose a solute MASTERY had taken its practitioners a considerable portion of their LIFETIMES to attain. In the cases both of superb modern jazz such as Shadow Dance and GR and QM within physics, similarly the theorist/ listener simply DOESN'T KNOW IN ADVANCE where these forms of state-of-the-art thinking and interlocking musical expression are TAKING us. Incidentally, Shrimping Business, what's YOUR take on the vexed question of the interpretation of quantum mechanics?

[@ianbuxton8332]

Incidentally I hope u managed to sail through ugh the exam confidently and successfully!! 👍

[@jacquesparis6673]

yeah right, dumn ass... this music helps me to understand music, art, and it connects with my feelings....it doesn't help me to understand stephen hawkings, or the universe...but off course you understand pluto and mars better as well as black holes...always these misguided fuckers on this planet who think they are connected to some-thing....jesus...

[@DeadheadInABed]

You took a hit of that quantum pipe before writing this didn't you

[@jerombird1614]

Amazing comment. Génial. Thank you from France 👍🙏✌️☮️

[@pputnam100]

Good God there's nothing like Jack's time sense, out of this world!!

[@EuphTube]

Jack’s tunings, dynamics, silky attack make this amongst the most musical drum solos recorded

[@jeffcharles5858]

Absoultely - that;s what grabbed me right off on this cut.

[@PeterBrown-mz4nv]

Has anybody played the drums in more of a variety of ways than Jack DeJohnette.

[@jimvalko6044]

I love the sound of Jack's drums. The way they are tuned.

[@DrummerGrrrl]

Yeah, he tunes his drums to actual notes.

[@shangeetibodo2496]

@@DrummerGrrrl and the way he hits them !!!

[@lkb3rd]

The sound of his ride cymbal is the sound I hear in my head when I think of a ride cymbal.

[@ohnonotme52]

yes agreed....but the drums sound like drums.....10 other guys could play that kit and it wouldn't sound like that ......it's all JD

[@nycboyforlife]

Jack is the greatest drummer ever and can do anything on the drums.

[@JC1953RD]

Man! That base line painted all the lines on that highway for everyone to ride on! Incredible!

[@deirdreniemann4044]

This is the most crazy outside solo Metheny ever played, even Herbie was laughing - what a beast lol

[@NotYourTypicalNegro]

Insane solo!

[@Sl33zytheclown]

It's amazing does anyone know what kind of pedals he used and what tunning. The tone is funky ASF

[@TheSlayerswe]

@@Sl33zytheclown GR300

[@Sl33zytheclown]

@@TheSlayerswe what is that?

[@TheSlayerswe]

@@Sl33zytheclown the guitar synthesizer that pat uses here

[@andrebanvol]

This has be one of the best things on the internet.

[@utube9000]

When THAT is the opening number, you KNOW you're in for a mind-blowing set...

[@robertginsburg8113]

DeJohnette killing it in this one.

[@octaviusdelmonte9019]

I like this because it's on the straight ahead Jazz side of fusion, which is something you don't hear very often.

[@tedcabana]

What an amazing ensemble of phenomenal musicians!

[@Akira-5]

So much talent on one stage, it's incredible.

[@Denis-gd8yq]

Jack DeJohnette, Dave Holland, Herbie Hancock,Pat Metheny... Nothing more to say except world's top class

[@paulreid3273]

I can't get enough of this song. The way Herbie comes in on the off beat then Pat tearing it up on Guitar. Holland and DeJohnett carrying the tune. Should be a Jazz standard for the next 100 years. I love that they look like they real enjoy playing with each other.

[@lcoleman1961]

I am so fortunate to have heard these men playing at Roy Thompson Hall. Fantastic concert.

[@robertoarcher5967]

I name those guys: PERFECT PROGRESIVE JAZZ

[@johndoe1765]

PAT METHENY IS THE ONLY GUITARIST THAT IS STILL PLAYING AND HAS TAKEN THE ROLAND MIDI GUITAR TO SUCH A INCREDIBLE LEVEL AND MAN WHAT A LEVEL.

[@fretbuzz59]

And he uses the most basic sound in the thing...the balloon sound.

[@eleetse6701]

fretbuzz59 I once read that he made a decision way back that he would only play one sound on the synth guitar, lest the anticipation of the sound coming out of the guitar would draw attention away from the tune. Pat is probably the greatest jazz musician, composer, improviser, you name it. He defines the term serious musician. Check the Seminario clip on KZbin. Incredible. 9 over Reggae or whatever it’s name (the first song) was composed by Pat and Jack.

[@fretbuzz59]

@@eleetse6701 Interesting and logical decision about the guitar synth. Always found it amusing that he made that sound-- which is really pretty cheesy --*his* sound. For decades, Pat has been my favorite musician, for the reasons you cite. Been listening to him for 36+ years.

[@magmasunburst9331]

@@fretbuzz59 air going out of a balloon, love it

[@MrLuba6a]

with that "mjau mjau" Pat destroys the acoustic feeling.But that's him 🤷‍♂️

[@bofat65]

Herbie's opening chords. Goosebumps.

[@ianbuxton8332]

You ain't kidding. The entire 15 MINUTES of this amazing piece of music gives me goose bumps.

[@josephbuzzetta190]

When I think of the greatest improvisational musicians, these four are always on that list. And there are so many others, for example ,you have to mention Corea and Cobham, just out of respect. But, then there’s Pat Metheny. He just operates on another level. Not to say he’s better, or more talented, than these other aforementioned greats. But he just goes to places, that most musicians cant even contemplate. When he goes off on one of his playing tangents, the others in the group must be thinking “ I sure hope he comes back to us at some point !” . Kudos to Jack and Dave for keeping the rhythm section perfectly timed around Pat and Herbie’s improvisational swinging. This is just a fantastic version of Shadow Dance. Wow!

[@LisaBellaDonnaMusic]

This is one of my favorite live recordings. This quartet was so right. Grateful there is such a beautiful capture of it. ❤️

[@ericdesrey7881]

The whole set is a masterpiece .Even on the fashion aspect.

[@JimmyJammy97]

LOVE YOU LISA!

[@9UaYXxB]

@@ericdesrey7881 hahaha!

[@LisaBellaDonnaMusic]

blk. vlcn Awe 💗 thank you! Love you!

[@marioglorioso7575]

Buongiorno

[@czeslawkoepke3330]

Top of the tops. The core of jazz.

[@joeemerymullens3875]

Had the privilege to see this in Pittsburgh ....one of the best ever ...thanks mostly to Mr. DeJohnette..Thanks for posting !

[@jean-christophemurat9414]

Hats off to these 4 legendary performers.

[@celsocruzjr1738]

Jack Dejonhette! Impressionante, monstro!

[@danielsuarez1431]

Monstruo.

[@patriciovera5175]

@@danielsuarez1431 más que mountruo, un, ángel... Saludos desde la pat agonía.

[@user-hr9ky3vl4d]

Jack and Antonio. Tough choice

[@mathieumoreau1649]

Parallel Realities is still one of my fave jazz albums of all time...a "supergroup" in every sense of the term...all of them with limitless improvisational skills. Nothing better than the sound of PM's Roland synth guitar. Definitely worth checking out!

[@dgaubin]

I saw this quartet at Roy Thomsom Hall, Toronto, back... I want to say '89 - splendid show.

[@1955drv]

These Cats are way to serious, love this Quartet sound 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@DYNODRUM]

Was, very Lucky to See,these Guys on this Tour in N.Y. Incredible EXPERIENCE.

[@carletonharkins805]

I saw this quartet in Philadelpha - at the Academy of Music in Center City, aay 1990ish. Damn Good Show! I remember that Mr. Hancock seemed to be trying to make his synthesizer sound like a guitar by adding bends to his notes and Mr. Metheny was trying to make his guitar sound like a keyboard with his delay effects and amplifier settings.

[@birgitbofarull4410]

Herbie takes place and it becomes another story with my outmost respect to all of the rest who happen to me in my pantheon of musical gods. But, Herbie creates drama. It just becomes something else . Monster performance by all. Blessings.

[@egyptianminor]

Simply can't get enough of this, always come back to it.

[@gerardcamphens3578]

The greatest superbands and musicians ever

[@BillySargent]

This is impossibly perfect, in so many ways. Herbie is absolutely SMOKIN’. Thank you all for such a dynamic performance. And thank you Dave Holland for writing it!

[@ralphhumphrey445]

You gotta love this opening. Jack is incredible.

[@yuminakayama3086]

The opening of this quartet was so cool👍 And, they were so young‼️

[@fabbux]

impressive, really, line up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we are lucky generation to listen to so incredible musicians!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to all young musicians: please, listen to these Masters-Monsters!!!!! you, we all, have to learn a lot from these fantastic persons-musicians!

[@jirky015]

God, I would have LOVED to see this quartet!

[@Trenerekmuchomorek]

The Holland’s bassline is killin’ !!!

[@christophercharles9645]

I've been lucky enough to see Dave Holland live a number of times (in a number of different groups as well as his own ensembles) and I own dozens of albums on which he's featured and the guy is NEVER not killing it. Even when he's just comping or walking. An amazing musician!

[@NotYourTypicalNegro]

This man's playing and sound are amazing. I've seen him live also.

[@DaveandWendy1]

I was at this show where they were recording. Fantastic.

[@claussaunte2303]

This is truely and all Star band in the best sense!

[@chrishornack7317]

Hell yeah this is rockin' ... Jack opens up with so much drive ... Omg...

[@tA_aT287]

Their playing trancends the ordinary logic into super logic which is in another dimension of time and space....beyond words

[@JohnLombaerde]

How can you not love this?

[@JakeMcBain]

Do you like that guitar tone?

[@danielsuarez1431]

@@JakeMcBain Worst!!!!!

[@shawnmarko7131]

Noobs don’t get the roland sound. Sounds wicked.

[@JakeMcBain]

@@shawnmarko7131 PM must have been off this night, sounds terrible. Herbie saves the day

[@licenciadoensentidocomun70]

This is already a Classic!!!

[@go70ral]

Masters of the Universe. Galactic level.

[@donjose4656]

Quatre "monuments" du jazz... Prestation de grande qualité !!!

[@JimCutsinger]

13 minutes in. Holy Shit! Totally delightful musical insanity. Incredible chemistry and groove maintained at stellar intensity. Jack is the master glue.

[@hl5bxw]

YEH.........................................!! What an intro by Jack and Dave. Pat's guitar play is just from another world.

[@myklmusic]

Jazz, in the moment. Priceless.

[@francescosivelli]

Hypnotic! Magic! Hyperuranium! They are Magicians! 🧙‍♂️🔥✨

[@SuperQdaddy]

Wow just hearing this band now 2020

[@tomekgrochotmusicdrums459]

Great concert everybody plays great and Jack plays amazing :)

[@remidumoulin9710]

du jamais vu, jack dejohnette est sûrement le meilleur batteur du monde, un quartet à déchirer

[@zackheru1666]

NICE !!! Jack must have taken Pat shopping for a shirt before the gig

[@barbarapeacock317]

NO STRIPES!!

[@Yetipfote]

it was the second shirt in his life

[@papagreenemusic]

A bit girlish but a pretty nice one...

[@rogerperson1818]

Lol

[@williepard]

Yeah, all the times I have seen him, he goes with the white and black horizontal stripe shirt. This one is totally cool!

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

This is why he's fly!!! Remarkable talent. Cool as cool gets!!! 💖🌟✌️

[@bahadrbabi5309]

..Academia on stage... Huge huge, and huge performances by 15 minutes.. Hats off

[@chrishornack7317]

Jack de Johnette ... what an opener ....

[@jacksequences1820]

TOP!!! Great music...Great sound...AMAZING JAZZ TIME....INCREDIBLE MUSICIANS!!!!

[@alhoward6514]

No words!! Just unreal....

[@danmatei1487]

Damn this is real music!

[@danielsuarez1431]

The real music is the Modern Jazz. No synthesizers, no pedal effects, no electronics. Try to figure out this guys without them playing the same. 😄

[@RSJ1984]

The guitar solo of pat✨, and herbies synths taking it to a different dimension. Amazing

[@shangeetibodo2496]

Herbie's solo is still going on ..... eternal effort.

[@carloslukather6658]

best drummer ever

[@mikulasspal]

Absolutely !

[@JerryT21]

Don't use the word " BEST" Music is Art not a Sport.

[@FreeCorps1984]

@@JerryT21 A'ight...

[@ewansalter1602]

@@JerryT21 agreed, but there's always gonna be buddy ;)

[@patrickwickett5010]

Pat swaying at 10:08 is hilarious. God bless him.

[@guido..f]

Once in a lifetime band ! Love it

[@clivelange7879]

pure magic man....and why i love jazz..

[@davidcavallo2266]

Du jamais vu en live Une démonstration de Talents réunis

[@btruj2507]

I think I just heard free jazz. Eclectic and pure free jazz. Love it!

[@firkhan9242]

Favorite jazz drummer

[@jeanglenn7855]

Now, this is Jazz at it's best ❣️

[@DJAGOJazz]

Just AWESOME !!!!

[@bluebear1654]

To put that out into the universe, WOW!!! THANKS GUYS

[@thekingofmojacar5333]

ohhh, i remember this time, Metheney and Hancock, so different so freaky so special and then this Switzerland Clockwerk called DeJohnette and Mister Perfect Dave Holland---- it can´t get better and more creative...

[@KipTheDipWithChips]

The beginning of DeJohnette's opening drum solo reminds me a lot of Elvin Jones' solo on Coltrane's The Drum Thing.

[@fernandopamenes5249]

GREAT performances!!!

[@enricobotti6011]

This is a great piece of music history! Thank you so much guys!!!

[@susanacohenarazi4921]

What a beautiful and sensitive song...so intense and at the same time smooth...lovely

[@JimmerJamesKM]

Mind blowing! Beyond magical! 🥁🎹🎸💖

[@patriciovera5175]

Que se puede decir. Tremendos músicos... Gracias por existir... Saludos

[@jonnifjader]

Spick inglish!

[@patriciovera5175]

@@jonnifjader speak english, You want tell.

[@lucaprovenzi6060]

4 mostri sacri,un sound pieno di energia,che mi accompagna in un viaggio sublime,ormai da anni.E poi nel 1992 gli ho visti dal vivo a Viareggio.Uno spettacolo meraviglioso

[@larryfertel1567]

So good, I need to revisit it every few weeks or so. What talent on stage!

[@giovannidaza4574]

This concert was epic

[@daf827]

What a quartet! Giants. Amazing performance.

[@pamelajoyce91]

Fabulous line-up! WOW!

[@kurtblickenderfer4486]

This is like a totally out of control fire.

[@egyptianminor]

I love that moment of Pat's solo @ 7:55...with that ascending quasi-chromatic sequence, meanwhile Herbie starts comping a descending quasi-chromatic chord sequence @ 8:00, he turns toward Pat, grinning like...whoa, talk about contrary motion...Harmonic Meltdown Eargasm.

[@ericdufour2479]

Yes and what a walking bass line..

[@rieske2000]

So true. It always blows my head!!!

[@Yetipfote]

"...the bridge resolves the rising chromatic pattern. Nice? WONNNDERFULL!" ;)

[@frankmarkowinstructionalvi8863]

The modality of this is so out there . Obviously there is one key center for the first part of the song, but my mind cannot figure out the theory or cohesion of what Pat and Herbie are playing... any thoughts on the modality or chord structure here? Not yer grandpa's be-bop thats for sure...

[@Yetipfote]

@Kenneth Liburd look for "best of jazz club". It was a British musical satire show. Brilliant! :D

[@silventura771]

fantastic jazz by fantastic musicians

[@c.alejandrogonzalez2553]

Amazing performance!!! Wouuuuu!! 💪💪💪🎼🎶🎵👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@1958771]

It just don't get any better than this. great sounds awesome.

[@epserps5055]

Spectacular!!!

[@underworldfusionist]

Amazing piece,from the G.O.A.T.'s I'm blown away!

[@stuartdailey8854]

This quartet requires each of these master musician to create space in the sound while spontaneously conversating on their primary instrument...primo

[@papagreenemusic]

Stuart Dailey "Conversating"?

[@israelhoneycutt3027]

Conversing, my man. Conversting is not a word.

[@stuartdailey8854]

Thank you

[@ryszardzaleski9694]

Wow. Amazing!

[@Navroze]

Gaaash..the Quartet is cooking!!!!!!!!

[@marcocattaneo4442]

Astounding. I saw the four of them performing together in Milano some thirtyish years ago. That was reeeeally something! Amazing concert.......

[@MISSION315]

This is the best tonic for all jazz grooves brilliant cheers.

[@lubomirilchev9168]

A master piece.

[@julioortuzarmunoz13]

INCREIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@teddyboyat3109]

just dope

[@dwaynehendricks7842]

What a lineup!!