Untitled 05/Nardis - Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Terrace Martin, Chris Dave

What a fuckin lineup. Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Terrace Martin and Chris Dave doing a take on Kendrick Lamar's song "Untitled 05" from untitled.unmastered with some "Nardis" by Miles Davis thrown in as well. Recorded live at the Virgil in Los Angeles, CA on May 10, 2017.
Robert Glasper - keys
Thundercat - bass
Kamasi Washington - sax
Terrace Martin - sax, keys and vocals
Chris Dave - drums

[@justin9865]

When all the smart kids in the class are in the same group

[@SROnivera1]

Aaannnnd I'm the 1000th reply.

[@rapinncapin123]

😀

[@user-ke2yg7sc6q]

I know so.

[@cookbtw5967]

lmao

[@osobucodonosor1991]

Also cool

[@sensationalleslie3237]

As a bassist, comforting to see even Thundercat has the band talking amongst themselves while he solos

[@nikigba]

😅

[@brettlutes2108]

imagine if kendrick just came out of nowhere and started spittin bars

[@strokesoco]

Right?! Every time I see them play this I keep hoping.

[@FinnishCarGuys]

I'd pay anything to be able to time travel to the studio when this song first happened!

[@BenjerminGaye]

I think Dave Chappelle showed up a lil later. . .

[@deezylightbeam]

"I GOT 100 ON MY DASH, GOT 200 IN MY DRUM NAME IN THE GRAB bags, PUT MY BIBLE IN THE TRUNK TAAKA VODKA ON THE TOP OF MY BINOCULAR I'M DRUNK HOW COME I CAN MAKE THEM POPULAR, POP EM' WHEN I WANT SEE I'M LIVIN' WITH ANXIETY, DUCKIN' THE SOBRIETY FUCKIN' UP THE SYSTEM I AIN'T FUCKIN' WITH SOCIETY JUSTICE AIN'T FREE, THEREFORE JISTICE AIN'T ME SO I JUSTIFY HIS NAME ON OBITUARY WHY YOU WANNA SEE A GOOD MAN WITH A BROKEN HEART? ONCE UPON A TIME I USED TO GO TO CHURCH AND TALK TO GOD NOW I'M THINKIN' TO MYSELF, HOLLOW TIPS IS ALL I GOT NOW I'M DRINKIN' BY MYSELF, AT THE INTERSECTION, PARKED WATCH YOU WHEN YOU WALK INSIDE YOUR HOUSE YOU THREW YOUR BRIEFCASE ALL ON THECOUCH I PLAN ON CREEPING THROUGH YOUR FUCKIN' DOOR AND BLOWIN' OUT EVERY PIECE OF YOUR BRAIN UNTIL YOUR SON JUMP IN YOURARMS CUT ON THE ENGINE, THEN SPED OFF IN THE RAIN, I'M GONE"

[@maximusrusso8758]

Obnoxious Kool-Aid I’m getting goosebumps thinking about this

[@elahem6940]

Not often does the title of a video alone make u shit ur pants but goddamn

[@strokesoco]

Hahaha right??

[@darnellkirkland784]

I’ve never clicked on a video so fast lol

[@absalomadams96]

I swear!

[@kerrymccarthy9713]

imagine having these guys on your team. no wonder why pimp was such a legendary album

[@strokesoco]

1000%!! Kendrick lucked out.

[@carstarsarstenstesenn]

@@strokesoco somewhat luck, but more importantly, talent recognizes talent. Good Kid Maad City is also an amazing album. it's obvious that these guys recognized and were drawn to Kendrick's talent.

[@strokesoco]

@@carstarsarstenstesenn Oh god absolutely. Especially by the time they were making TPaB. Kendrick is something special.

[@nayrb5809]

The musicians responsible for making the greatest rap album of out time.

[@strokesoco]

YES LAWD!

[@carstarsarstenstesenn]

and the best b-side album ever

[@mammontustado9680]

What album is that, good sir? I truly am intrigued

[@harry_mair]

@@mammontustado9680 Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly

[@juanin200]

@@harry_mair AND Untitled Unmastered, the B-side

[@agustinfernandez5115]

love how the basist sees thundercat, hugs him and hands the bass and proceeds to groove out. such a cool interaction and vibes.

[@pianosistah]

Agustin Fernandez they are shedding as we musicians call it. It’s all love for the most part. You see a cat you know that can play too you pass the instrument...❤️

[@CharlesGoold]

Agustin Fernandez the bassist? That's Derrick Hodge

[@LimewaterMusic]

Lucas Steinberger lmao ikr

[@jackr.9313]

THEY were playing on thundercat's song with kenny after all

[@TrevWings]

That bass player (Derrick Hodge) is an absolute monster in his own right too.

[@onemoremood2761]

Shout out to the drummer for being in the damn pocket all day long haha

[@jackr.9313]

CHRIS DAVE

[@MrOhmygoditsben]

Chris Dave is one of the most influential cats there is

[@onemoremood2761]

@@MrOhmygoditsben Yeah I have researched him since my post he has a dope tiny desk that come out but yeah theres a group of influential musicians of our era and he is definitely one of them!

[@johnwaters5675]

A D - Chris DADDY Dave

[@izabellagarfias373]

Chris Dave young foo ass

[@smarmar400]

E'rbody, pay attention to these cats. We're witnessing the next wave of jazz, right here, in which these guys will be forefront!

[@strokesoco]

100%!

[@johnthompson2875]

Powerhouse collective..can we have a tour and album....pretty please

[@mosesramirez6330]

Thundercat be like, "Hold my blunt."

[@ayoubramdoune1659]

i think they are already at the forefront xD

[@idubtheejado]

Absolutely--I keep telling folks this.

[@Kyoju252]

Kamasi is possessed by that tenor. He's not even thinking about it, it's just happening.

[@dylanmiller1140]

Fuck you acknowledge the amount of work he’s actively doing and how much thinking it requires to play at that level.

[@alio2269]

@@dylanmiller1140 Actually quite the opposite happens when you solo. When you're not thinking about it it's actually better than putting thought into your playing.

[@thomasgrady1802]

@@dylanmiller1140 "You've got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail." - Charlie Parker

[@ThereaalSP]

Thomas Grady and its facts too

[@MellyHhhhh]

I got major stankface when he started soloing out 💯💯💯

[@DEG_fan]

*Thundercat gets on bass* _This level's intensity has now increased over 9000_

[@vukaleksic3550]

Terrace's look when Thundercat came in lool

[@GodivaDiva11]

Vuk Aleksic his response was exactly how I feel every time i hear Thundercat music. my. god

[@vukaleksic3550]

GodivaDiva11 lmao I realized Cam Graves came in the middle of the song to ask Robert sth (around 4:30), almost as funny

[@THETOASTYTOASTEROMEGA]

id react the same way to man dudes an amazing artist

[@ionpescarul2765]

Another great bassplayer just left: Derrick Hodge..........

[@strokesoco]

lol that wasn't Cam that was some dude who worked at the venue.

[@stuarthenry3157]

This is the dream team right here.

[@strokesoco]

Seriously.

[@freeman8759]

And that is why Derrick Hodge is one of my favorites, most guys would not have done that.

[@beboprichie]

Free Man totally agree with you. Derrick Hodge has some serious skills on the bass & a great cat also Met him at Smalls Jazz Club years ago

[@emanueldixson5645]

I mean Thundercat is the bassist on the track, so why not let the original play instead of the cover

[@peppypp]

Both Derrick Hodge and Thundercat are KILLERS on the Bass. In their own different ways.

[@jasonharris3965]

straight up, and he is right there with Thundercat..... humble, beautiful vibes.

[@shnootch]

he's so great

[@flannelgay420]

I used to work at a jazz club that has been unable to reopen since March because of covid restrictions. I started crying watching this video because it reminds me so much of the effortless, incredible talent I used to get to see every night for free. The improvisation, the chemistry, the intimate setting, even the occasional mistake that can be turned into something unique - there’s nothing like it

[@strokesoco]

Dude I feel this deeply. My absolute favorite jazz venue in Los Angeles (blue whale) just closed permanently and I am fucking CRUSHED. I hope your venue can survive. Check out all my videos...there's so much good stuff like this including many more from this night. Search my videos for "virgil" to bring those up.

[@Crayton10]

Jazz is not effortless . It’s not just talent. It’s work . It’s hard work and it’s always diminished with this type of banter. I understand your statement as it relates to your feelings but the work of art that jazz is is very very complex.

[@flannelgay420]

@@Crayton10 I apologize if my wording was unclear. I did not mean that this comes naturally to the players because obviously it takes a lot of knowledge and hard work. I only meant that they make what they do look easy, but obviously it's only through years of hard work that they get to that point. I'm happy to edit my original comment to provide that clarification if needed.

[@thuprmnd0008]

if they made an album it is very likely that the world would end

[@postmodernmusicalsophist2503]

Lexus THUPRMND they did !!!!!!!!!!

[@tshidisomakoti3349]

Check out R=R=Now.. Kamasi, Steve & Chris aren't there but it's still an awesome cast

[@keathmueller7826]

No Kamasi....

[@johntylersounds]

If were being technical "to pimp a butterfly" is there album musically since there the musician's for it

[@johntylersounds]

@@keathmueller7826 u crazy... Kamasi is a genius

[@danielcadet6338]

This is so jazz! Random People moving all about all around the musicians, Thundercat looked like he just popped in by looking at how Terrace reacted when he realized who jumped on the bass. Derrick Hodge, like a groupie, excitingly recording Thundercat playing...only to be disrupted by the bass chord or something accidentally clicked off and helping power back up the bass. Glasper chilling, improvising, joking around, taking a sip, etc. Kamasi in the zone oblivious to all that around him and holding his ground while slaying that sax. So much chaos yet still kept together for an amazing performance. 😁

[@strokesoco]

Hear, hear. I love it.

[@vatican2397]

Yeah, Mr. Hodge. ❤

[@TracyAllen]

The lady with the fro, Rose Gold... Her presence just adds a cool vibe to this video. This just looks like the place to be for all the cool kats in town. Lovin this video.

[@strokesoco]

She is fly as fuck.

[@bennysitub]

Although, I swear she's filming Thundercat's shoes!

[@gregorysexton3433]

Absolutely!

[@timothymayo7522]

Nothin like having natural Sista's around...heck SisTa's period...they always bring that thing..to da thang!😘

[@wmranson9311]

Is that Esperanza S?

[@irresponsibledad]

1:36 "Wow, they really liked that sax lick"

[@drumjoey]

This rhythm section got my big toe shootin out ma boot.

[@lealonmartin]

all true musicians have been where these cats were during this set: when in doubt ... dig deep ... and play through it .. the result is usually either crash and burn or create something phenomenal. These guys somehow snatched "phenomenal" out of the jaws of "crash and burn". True artistry.

[@ghostnoteCE]

even though derrick hodge only played a little it's still crazy the difference in sounds one bass can make. As soon as thundercat picked it up it sounded like him.

[@strokesoco]

Absolutely. It's so fun watching the realization dawn on Terrace's face. At first he's like "? What are they cheering for specifically in this part of the song?" and then he hears something different going on with the bass. So good.

[@h.j.w2783]

11:40 dude i swear Thundercat was channelling Austin Peralta then...that was special. I swear he's one of the greatest bassists who's ever blessed this earth

[@strokesoco]

Awwww that's sweet. I bet he thinks about Austin often. RIP.

[@tonymagick]

dawg thundercat came in and SNAPPPEEEDDDDD

[@M1vashi]

That moment when Derrick Hodge passes bass to Thundercat. Both of them would kill it, but Derrick still did it. Awesome! :)

[@raulsouza5866]

Derrick plays the shit out of a bass.

[@joekelner3520]

That's Derrick Hodge on bass, oh nevermind, watch out, y'all! Thundercat'll drop in!

[@strokesoco]

Casually just slip in there. 8)

[@xZodax]

I love how Hodge immediately changes the settings to add punch and match Thundercat's style

[@shereehardin5783]

ok it's official those two need to do a stand off lmao

[@RedAlEarttDramaMeanWhoDat]

Is Hodge one of the idiots standing on the side of the stage... go somewhere else, I don't care if you're a pretty young lady bopping to the drummer's beat.

[@joekelner3520]

@@RedAlEarttDramaMeanWhoDat it’s like you had to go looking for something negative to say about the video, when there are so many more positive things that you could say.

[@420jkrizz]

I cannot believe all these guys played together idk what i wouldnt give to be there...n playing one of my favorite kendrick beats wow

[@samjohnson609]

alot of the guys in this lineup are on the original track fam. its not even really a cover.

[@ProfessorDex]

the smile on kamasi's face when thundercat walks in is priceless...he's like we about to teeer the roof offff this muthafu

[@babygyrl2891]

To be a fly on the wall for this 🤩

[@Jamescornelison]

Lol, this is the third consecutive video I've watched where Glasper is at the keyboard, drinking out of a straw and pulling his phone out... Always crushing the keys though...

[@AnqurVanillapy]

the masterminds of the universe are all here

[@valdyvalere5374]

As soon as Terrance plays he brings back those Section 80 "Ab-Soul Outro" vibes and Ab-soul's "Kendrick Lamar Interlude" vibes

[@Garblegox]

Terrace making sure Chris Dave got the astronomical applause his solo earned. It's like it ended, and nobody clapped that hard, scared they'd interrupt it. So Chris' like "Chris Daddy Dave on the drums, y'all." But that wasn't enough. So he goes one by one like "Great dude, great great dude, the actual Thundercat himself, and CHRIS DADDY MUTHAFUCKIN DAVE!" And finally, everybody went off. Some classy behavior.

[@princeota6916]

When Thundercat plays you WILL know he is playing, same for Robert 🔥But mad respect ✊ and love ❤️ to everyone on this stage and special shoutout to Derrick Hodge!!🙌🏾💯😎

[@princeota6916]

Also gotta love Chris “D.” Dave🔥🥁🙌🏾

[@elanajenkins5886]

I come back to watch this about 4x a year since 2018. Thank you to whoever capture this magic! I saw Kamasi Washington in concert about two years ago in Brooklyn, it was divine

[@strokesoco]

People always complain about us who record the shows on our phones - "you're never going to watch this again, cmon!" Screw that, I've personally watched this dozens of times since I uploaded it. I'm so glad I recorded it.

[@jamalalqassem5079]

​@@strokesocoyoure not in the moment cuz u busy tryin to record right. Dont get me wrong, thank you, cuz i aint doin that shit. I have no photos or videos of shows I go to cuz I want to be lost in the music. I wont talk to people I go wit, and dont go wit people who talk lol

[@ryansumichrast6965]

One of my favorite songs played by my favorite contemporaries. Tears.

[@Tuxedo__flask]

Dude the music and the love in this room are equally phenomenal.

[@OnScienceWriting]

Thanks for posting this...the wonderful feel of almost being there.

[@sephoralove28]

What a LEGENDARY assortment of gentlemen

[@RnBskjp7]

what a great lineup,these artist are all killing the show in different level! Hope i was there.

[@jjvictor66]

Holy mother of god I couldn't help but to hold my tears and travel along this melody, this lineup is absurdly insane.

[@Yamah12a]

this gig will go down as a classic in years to come. amazing playing

[@reedtheroom9580]

this is music at its best and purest

[@skraegorn7317]

All these guys need to get together and record an album together. Make it a rotating ensemble. Invite Derrick Hodge, Ronald Bruner Jr, Erykah Badu, Esperanza Spalding, Flying Lotus, etc.. It doesn’t need to be accessible, just some damn good music.

[@thornels]

They did, it's called To Pimp A Butterfly

[@chinito398]

Glad someone caught this on camera. What a legendary moment

[@tushy7070]

I've saw this video dozens upon dozens of times, it's one of my favourite, if not my favourite live recording, thank you so much for sharing it with the world! Love you

[@Nqalastyle]

Good lord, we give thanks for this music..thank you for sharing the peaceful vibes

[@WTHFX]

9:00 that spontaneous descending chromatic line between bass and keys. That's some psychic-shit. Even Kamasi had to look back and groove.

[@hyda-jameshill1035]

So much greatness in one stage!

Awesome! The lineup couldn't get any better. Thank you for recording and sharing this amazing piece of art.

[@blakej9255]

I been constantly watching this video for three years. Never fails to motivate me or lift me up. Thanks for posting. You’ve made my life better

[@strokesoco]

Man, my absolute pleasure. Every time people bitch to "put your phone down and enjoy the experience; you're never gonna watch that video again..." I remember how I've re-watched my jazz videos countless times and I'm so glad I was able to capture these moments for posterity. If you haven't looked already, I have multiple videos from this night. If you search youtube for "strokesoco virgil" they should all come up.

[@ctex93]

Whoever recorded this, Thank you.

[@ethanmay9483]

Imagine Coltrane or Miles playing with these cats...

[@strokesoco]

Right?!

[@asderc1]

Ethan May I think they'd be proud

[@smiley4eal]

Ethan May imagine Herbie also.

[@ethanmay9483]

Oh yea.

[@strokesoco]

Mr. Smiley you can see Terrace on tour with Herbie this summer!

[@KingMasynRules]

Why the fuck isnt this at 1 million plus views....this is one of the best collaborations I've ever seen. And when Thundercat walks in....its was like Game over! Pure talent. #salute

[@yohaansp]

7:24 How smooth! Thunder Cat breaking it down like.

[@jamesmcgovern540]

Imagine if Christian Scott just bust open the door and walked in

[@strokesoco]

That's what he did in one of the most recent videos I just posted! With Glasper, Herbie, and more.

[@BrunoNeureiter]

I found it kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGW9mIZ7eNKnmpY

[@bcmoe1]

I love live jazz. But this group of talents. Incredible,...wow!

[@tshidisomakoti3349]

I listen to this almost everyday, and every time I listen to this it keeps getting better. @strokesoco you the real MVP man

[@strokesoco]

You and me both, dude. All the damn time.

[@laurenzstelzl3126]

And they talk during the bass solo haha

[@BrunoNeureiter]

A classic

[@authormitchell2608]

And no one missed a beat, during the whole conversation. Phenomenal

[@jazzg4570]

"And it means the world to me"

[@fridgemagnet]

THANK YOU for uploading.

[@edgeIord]

Just leaving a 1:53 time stamp for myself the next time I’m here. I know this is a jazz set, but the pummeling low end on Thundercat’s bass has me wanting to write some doom metal.

[@victorh.l.h.3138]

Wow! Thanks for uploading this!

[@MissShila]

The people in the background, on the stage, were all over the place, so I commend these musicians for not getting distracted. But jazz is a little bit of chaos, cosmos.... so, I see.

[@justinmensh6025]

Seemed like thundercat didn't play one unsure note, man knew where he was going with it the entire time

[@Bashanvibe]

The look on everyone face when Thundercat walks on the stage. Priceless

[@carstarsarstenstesenn]

Imagine if these guys did an album of this material. the world needs it!

[@catmushing]

One of natures more perfect line-ups. Amazing.

[@walkerdrums1]

The crowd reaction when Thundercat puts on that bass. Terrace thought they were cheering for him😂

[@strokesoco]

That's one of my very favorite parts. :)

[@leroymsipa4011]

I had to scroll too far to see this🤣🤣🤣

[@samhescott348]

I’m going to rewatch this video until kendrick comes out of the corner and starts spitting bars

[@_gabrielrios_4845]

2017 was a Great Year for Live Music. Rolling Loud Damn Tour This concert And many many more great other Musicians.

[@ZamudioAbel]

Thanks for this!

[@chakuseki]

Love Nardis, this is truly a treat

[@charlesdrake3125]

Beautiful

[@O_Dingo77]

Brought me to tears. Sheer brilliance.

[@lfiear]

It's Untitled 5 for sure, Kamasi just quotes/plays around with the melody from nardis a bit

[@tomswill9189]

JUST AMAZINGLY SPECTACULAR.

[@emarley2829]

Dude this is gold!

[@wyattqualiana4106]

damn dude, this is incredible

[@gameplayti2909]

... amazing. Magic everywhere on that stage. Thundercat is music, pure music.

[@randomguy_21]

I always keep coming back to this, shit is too good

[@MyPimpinAfro14]

same. this video too legendary. one of my fave kdot songs too

[@blackwizards1692]

Man, thanks for recording this! I love every single one of those musicians and seeing them play all that together was so mind-blowing and inspiring.

[@strokesoco]

If you search my videos for "Virgil" you'll find like five more from this night!

[@blackwizards1692]

@@strokesoco I've seen them all, amazing!

[@memphiskash]

that ostinato at the start is so good man. so iconic

[@dudefolife210]

Ive skipped past this in my recommended for 2 years now, Ive been an idiot for 2 years and regret not listening to this masterpiece sooner

[@strokesoco]

Hell yeah dude! Glad you finally clicked on it. :)

[@izmi_official9124]

sooooooo beautiful

[@JJRichardson_]

Oh my god beautiful

[@chrisdrums1910]

that chris dave solo at the end, he is truly the goat

[@BrantWeckstein]

Ugh, that transition at 3:35 was so perfect. This whole video is so powerful, keep coming back to it. Not many things give me the range of emotions this does.

[@strokesoco]

I try to record these shows for exactly this type of response. It's for posterity. People need to see it. It's great in the moment but it needs to live on.

[@BrantWeckstein]

strokesoco it’s so validating that you’re doing this because it is pure substance. That is incredibly rare. I love kendrick lamar and untitled 05 was already one of if not my favorite hip hop songs. Coming across this for the first time validated so many things that go beyond music. Not that this alone is the ultimate validation because there have been plenty of things. This just sticks out to me because of how many connections it has for me and with things beyond myself. Getting back to kendrick, i love him but I think it’s clear the majority of his fans aren’t really there for the pure substance. It’s not that black and white with people usually so I am generalizing of course but you sort of have to. Seeing these guys... Dave Chapelle, the musicians themselves, all of it, with this song and the way they played it. It speaks to that truth of a deeper purer reality with more substance beyond all of the superficial that in my personal journey has shown to pervade every part of my immediate surroundings as well as society as a whole. I hope this doesn’t just sound like nonsense to you but yeah, I was just tearing up listening to this reflecting on Dwyane Wade (amazing human and basketball player who’s retiring and he’s part of these connections for me) and just reflecting on certain things in my life right now, how much self criticism and hate seems to be so tied to me and such and I was just tearing up a bit which I’m not an emotional person and I don’t think I’m capable of fully crying lol because I haven’t done it since I was 12 or so but every once in a while I get these moments of deep clarity and connection to these things and tonight was a pretty strong one, so yeah I really mean it when I say this is powerful to me. Thank you.

[@jonathanbautista5281]

ayyy big up SiR soaking up the vibes these elites bring!!

[@kidkodak2062]

thank you for this

[@gregorysexton3433]

My favorite KZbin video ever!

[@Nikbarber290]

Favorite video on youtube... and life in general

[@tshidisomakoti3349]

Seconded

[@GuilhermeBuzatto71421]

I think this is the best thing ever.

[@Aaron-tx5ob]

That transition at 14:50 gave me the chill of all chills.

[@jasonjasonjasonjasonjason]

they jammed so hard it's fucking ridiculous

[@boizalini9456]

Man TC’s really bringing back that Golden Age of Apocalypse vibe with this one.

[@cursedswordsman]

7:30 What a tight jam. Fantastic video

[@Ms2real4ya]

I’m so sad I’m just seeing this but omg 😮 all my favs 😩🔥

[@fuckugplus]

when everything is just on point

[@blakenunndrums]

Absolutely amazing! On a whole different metaphysical level. These dudes and Snarky Puppy is where it's at currently, in my humble opinion...keep on jazzing!