Take Five (Paul Desmond, Dave Brubeck) - Vanessa Varela, flute - Live at UMD, 2013

Vanessa Varela, flute, performs Brubeck's Take Five in the Gildenhorn Recital Hall at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD on May 9, 2013. www.music.umd.edu/
Michael Langlois, piano
Logan Seith, percussion
Russell Snyder, bass
For more on the composer, visit www.puredesmond....
Recorded by Christian Amonson, Arts Laureate, artslaureate.com/.

[@emilerose1424]

I don't know why people would think the flute would not be great with "Take 5." It's not the instrument playing the music; its the person playing the instrument, and this woman and her combo/classmates threw down (did great)! Great going guys!

[@josephssocialmedia3162]

Tried listing to several renditions of Take 5, and it seemed like all the sax players did a poor job. They would go so quiet on many of the notes, especially that quick little run that it all just blended into one note. But this flute player seems to be hitting the notes better than the sax players

[@salinagrrrl69]

Im glad in this instance this old gem was shown by today's *NOW* generation.

[@Alberto-jn3ux]

Não sei por que as pessoas pensariam que a flauta não ficaria ótima com "Take 5". Não é o instrumento tocando a música; é a pessoa que toca o instrumento, e essa mulher e seus combo/colegas derrubaram (foram ótimos)! Ótimo pessoal!

[@seheyt]

TBH the drummer is the driving force in this video. The rest seems tied -down to the notes - resulting in them being just less interesting and only drawing attention to when they're slightly out of touch/feel

[@jimfischer63]

How can you listen to this rendition of such a classic jazz tune and not walk away absolutely loving the flute?

[@scooternak53]

I thought the flute? Nah! Man was I wrong! This is so beautiful, cannot listen enough!

[@dimitri877]

Sometimes you find some classic you just want to play endlessly on repeat. Like this iteration. It feels like I just had six ten-minute breaks per hour, thank you.

[@patriciodasilva7902]

I used to play this in the 7th grade, 1963, I was playing alto in that year. in fact, before band class, I was playing it, then over the intercom, we heard Kennedy was shot. I'll never forget that day.

[@njc119]

Damn

[@William02319]

What a turn around

[@njc119]

@@William02319 true

[@chrisdongwon]

like some scene out of a movie... :/

[@colinross7800]

I remember that day like yesterday. I was in the 3rd grade.

[@dancelli714]

I PLAYED THIS TWICE TO MAKE SURE that it was as good as I thought it was originally and it was. The flute & the brushes all had the right touch. I believe these solo's were transcribed from the original solo's, the drum solo partially THIS PERFORMANCE IS A KEEPER !!!

[@JerzyMichalowski]

The subtle sound of the flute is extremely relaxing and puts me in a good mood and gives me serenity, Thanks!

[@rmoraespinto]

These young musicians were making MUSIC. That was their main concern. Not going through some kind of individualistic competition or malabarism of sorts. The more I listen to music and watch people performing, the more I value what these guys did. Thank you, Jazz Laureate.

[@wyndhleodumegwu253]

I adore the flute's voice with the tune. Nice redition with arrangements and ad lib well preserved.

[@andreaguiotto7982]

Great rendition, Bravo! The solo is a more or less exact transcription of Paul Desmond alto sax solo, and perfectly executed by the flutist!

[@tworailsrails1821]

Definitely one of the nicest renditions I've listen too. Nice work for sure.

[@richarddyson4380]

The Brubeck Quartet would be proud of your performances. Bravo!

[@Spook1906]

The entire quartet sounded like and preserved the original vibe of Brubeck's rendition. Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@theflyinghamster8442]

As I staunch Brubeck fan I didn't think I would rate this, but absolutely superb !!!! well done , a very difficult piece to play, beautifully performed, I love it! going to put this on my favorites!!!

[@billlawlor4858]

Oh my God was this great! I was on my computer working on a spreadsheet and listening to Pandora when this came on. I thought to myself, "A flute?" I quickly went to KZbin and there I became mesmerized by this fantastic group playing Dave Brubeck. Ms. Varela had me in the palms of her hands. I played the video three straight times and saved it on my hard drive for future enjoyment. I hope everyone in the group is still progressing in their careers. Each of you played beautifully. I'm a drummer myself and the man on the kit blew me away.

[@marcolagana3715]

If we had never heard of Paul Desmond, THIS would be a classic.

[@fionatsang9353]

Awesome version - the drummer did a great tribute to Morello's legendary solo while making it his own!

[@GH-oi2jf]

I like it with just the brushses.

[@jimtakahashi4638]

Yes, the drummer : very well syncopated and groovy!

[@ruskugay]

oohhhh man the drums are on point

[@genez429]

I did not think they could pull it off. Surprised me. I was getting ready to be disappointed... Excellent!

[@donatchinson8438]

The greatest jazz song done beautifully. Bravo.

[@lydiac1865]

The flute gives a completely different vibe than the saxophone. It is nice though

[@Insane4Twain]

I actually preferred this version. ;)

[@GeometryDashDyno]

Insane4Twain Lol no you don’t

[@polluks2]

Too clean IMHO

[@emanuelcruz2709]

I disagree

[@jsteed44]

Softer sound

[@BrianPerez]

That was a great recital! Awesome job Vanessa!

[@robertstump6031]

Beautiful. I always loved this song. It was written for sax, but it is even better with the flute. Great performance all of you!

[@YTantirungrotechai]

this is a wonderful rendition. thank you for sharing it.

[@olympia1976]

one of my all time fav tunes...even nicer to hear all the different versions, this one is beautiful

[@salnimalki4319]

Trés Trés belle version bravo ❤❤👏👏

[@Zégambiarra]

Ficou incrível take 5 na flauta ,parabéns ao trio que tiveram uma excelente performance.

[@jcochrane007]

A completely worthy rendition. Love it!!! Nice job Vanessa and gang!!!

[@JMaassK7JKZ]

Paul Desmond on flute. I've listened to Brubeck more years than these young people have been alive. Excellent tribute to the quarter and the tune.

[@TJAXXUSVI]

I love and play the flute and this is the smoothest I have ever heard take 5 with any instrument. Congratulations.

[@HonablueInstitute]

having worked with Dave on many recordings -I know that he and Paul would be very impressed with this performance.....Good luck to you all.......

[@ReitFans]

I really like the original of this tune, but this is an absolutely amazing cover.

[@TriKyTriXx]

Love the sound and the pace

[@wyndhleodumegwu253]

I still adore and admire Vanessa's performance.

[@379val]

Perfectly played! I loved this rendition.

[@estelitoroquero7945]

Thank you, the melody is so alive and crisp I can truely savour this beautiful version of your TAKE FIVE.from Dave Brubeck.

[@teaeff8898]

I enjoyed this! 😊 A lot! As someone whose heard a number of versions of this song, I enjoyed it. 👍

[@biva860]

I ve listened lots of samples of this song so far but I think this one hit me from my heart, perfect....:)

[@dileepnaik1312]

Flute is such an versatile and super musical instrument. This video is truly a great example of what I say The young musicians here are all talented jazz musicians their performance in here is one top notch. Salute the lady and all others including the bass player for recording the same.

[@Tocsin-Bang]

😀Just getting back into listening to jazz in my 70s. This performance is absolutely stellar. The entire quartet is deserving of praise for an excellent version of the Dave Brubeck classic!

[@edwardliquorish8540]

Superb. Butterflies in your tummy, confident and an interpretation that is sound for sore ears. Love. Listen again while I eat.

[@iTheRealBigbosceoProductions]

She would make Paul Desmond proud. Smoooooooth!

[@robbie686]

Vanessa, I love the way you play! You almost take it to a classical level with a little Jethro Tull or should I say Ian Anderson. Nicely done!

[@tee62dubya]

absolutely wonderful, thanks

[@eddie100]

A wonderful interpretation of a great classic.

[@fernandov.riquez5201]

Excelente versión de uno de mis temas favoritos

[@spazzafg]

That was amazing. A great treatment of some classic jazz. A beautiful flautist and a tight ensemble. Very well done.

[@fabioreal3353]

Beautiful ! Bravo Vanessa. Congratulations.!

[@Senda_Drumslr]

¡¡¡Maestra de maestras!!!

[@fingersorsini1]

Beautifully played by the whole ensemble. Exquisite. Thank you for sharing.

[@Zégambiarra]

Sensacional... muito bem executado por todos que fizeram parte.

[@Mikeshawtoday]

Thanks, all. Inspiring, Vanessa! I just bought the sheet music so I can learn this on flute. Thanks!

[@petetroyan1417]

The best cover of the Great classic. Treated it with respect. Love always.

[@peterstang]

A very talented young lady there.

[@jaxk3792]

She is my chorus teacher

[@IAreHeadingForTheSun]

Perfect. Just how it's supposed to sound, gentle and melodic.

[@Harveycartoonlvr11]

Excellent from first beat to last...that Flute player is the bomb! It's true, that composition isn't easy, but she's holding her own!

[@ColaFliege]

Beautiful! Conjures a smile on my face. Could listen to it all night long... ;-)

[@lanceestomo6226]

the girl in the red is my band teacher (ms varla if you find this comment hi how ya doing)

[@mojopin1997]

Anthony Love get her number for me

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

Great job 👏🏼 Beautiful tone

[@rozell6273]

Beautiful!

[@dutoith15]

Absolutely fantastic....... all of those musicians were brilliant.

[@cpak7832]

Excellent performance... a different twist to the original classic!!

[@eduardogomes5788]

Just perfect!

[@FilmKiln]

damn that flute goes off! I love it, I love the swing @ 0.48 as well. Very lovely

[@世古謙次郎-x9u]

ﾃｨｸﾌｧｲﾌﾞのやさしい風がまたこれもカッコいいくて美人で上手いですねThanks!

[@jlovepruitt]

Vanessa Varela was wonderful in her performance; I had to take five and listen to it again.

[@axlegrind4212]

i actually think she put in more runs than desmond did with the sax.

[@theo4u4me41]

AMAZING performance ! World-class beautiful music. Such obvious talent...

[@tarcisiobonaita1452]

Grande versione Nessuno suona meglio questo pezzo! Bravissimi! complimenti da Milano

[@quantumdino]

I bloody love this!

[@Chief_Chill]

Looooove this...

[@martinlee8057]

Fantastic crystal clear flute

[@joshuannachi_6]

Magnificent rendition of the song!

[@dmitrit81]

This is really cool 🎹🎵👍

[@jazzjazz9969]

Very very nice

[@Chimansam]

Love this version also, jazzy classy rendition.

[@SCACCOMATTO100]

very nice! the flute makes it even more sweet.well done to all of you,

[@navdasone4710]

super beautiful.

[@privatekochschulepeterfuch9202]

Just Great! Dave Brubeck would love them.

[@kelobuilt]

Amazing guys. Great job!

[@billyblackburn864]

very cool tune. great rendition. i love the flute on this

[@TheJthelen]

it put a smile on my face.

[@maschinenpistole40]

Great,great,great performance! Greetings from Italy.

[@c4mper]

One of best ever jazz covers, missing solo on piano though...

[@rafaelpazminoboza]

Bravo Vanessa! I really enjoy it, thanks!

[@jansuchanek3747]

What a great performance. Time feeling, dynamics and tone colour are perfect. I never thought playing Take five on flute. Nice challenge :)

[@delfinmontoya6]

super. congratulations Lady.

[@eddie100]

I am proud. Thank you all.

[@tresvon]

OMG! Such a nice job. Such a song is easy to mess up. Good job 😗

[@NihmbleTech]

Great job by all four. Also very nice camera work, setting, and sounds recording.

[@lilianroca-godinez6652]

Amazing sounding group

[@floschmid1998]

Incredible. Next new in my fav list.

[@bluemanchicago9421]

Very sweet.....Dave would love this...I'm quite sure.

[@sharipiano]

beautiful!

[@震天制空隊]

Vanessa Varela (フルート) は、2013 年 5 月 9 日にメリーランド大学、カレッジパーク、MD の Gildenhorn Recital Hall で Brubeck の Take Five を演奏します。 マイケル・ラングロワ（ピアノ） ローガン・セイス、パーカッション ラッセル・スナイダー、ベース

[@octavio2681]

Excelente sonido, se destaca la flauta.El resto de los músicos? inquietos aprendices, deben continuar...

[@usmc2020627]

Ms. Varela is doing Paul Desmond's solo on her flute / listen to her / really fine

[@yelassinacoulibaly]

La musique,du Faso est une source intarissable de douceurs. Elle permet de plonger au plus profond de soi et simultanément d'entrer en résonance avec son prochain, Yé Lassina Coulibaly❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stupid48]

Excellent rendition. Love the flute on this song...

[@whiskyjack2706]

Amazingly talented flautist

[@AndersonSantosSilva]

Wowww fantastic performance

[@gayemeyer]

I love this!!!!!

[@jaycegti2200]

I like how the flute gives a gentler and lighter feel to the piece.