The Four Freshmen Live at Blue Note Tokyo 1994

[@budross7434]

I'm 90 years young and can't get enough of these marvelous musicians

[@peterfriedrich4632]

I need 7 more years to reach your age..........since the start of the four freshmen in the 50th I'm a fan,,,,,god bless you .

[@Thursdaym2]

Great for you from a kid of 83. They take me right back to my youth. How about that bone solo in Blue World, wonderful.

[@dcasper8514]

Hang in there Bud. I feel the same. At 90 & still young at heart is a Blessing.

[@rayasper1187]

I'll be 87 next month, so I'm closing in on you. The Four Freshmen were my favorite (still are) group back in the 50's when I attended university at Iowa U. Saw the latest version and met them afterward at a concert in Ft Myers FL not long ago. Terrific!

[@fspike2469]

I am a kid of 77 years and simply have tears of joy when I listen to this superb music - something that I was hearing from the age of 13.

[@joemirsky8815]

PERFECT! In my opinion, there isn’t another quartet that comes close to these 4 gentlemen. Their timing, sound and virtuosity speaks for itself.

[@rosemariestiplosek8209]

Four Freshmen were our friends for years. They stayed in Wiesbaden at the Hotel Nass. Hof. We had a Sextett and playing the Nato clubs in Europa. We lived in Wiesbaden and spent a lot of time Bill . Our daughter was in the same age as Bill his son. He missed him and his wife very much. I love their sound forever ...I am 88 ❤❤❤😂😂😂😊😊

[@Thursdaym2]

Probably the most talented group of guys ever.

[@dcasper8514]

They're outstanding.

[@sparky16261]

I am a kid of 81 and belong to the FF society and have been a fan since the 50s. Never get enough of them. Consider joining the society.

[@mjleger4555]

Kevin Stout, Greg Stegeman, Bob Ferreira, Mike Beisner who ARE the Four Freshmen in 1994. All very talented gentlemen. Thank you for posting this great performance. (Stegeman is far better on the horn than CC, a later member of TFF.)

[@peterfriedrich4632]

This is the best formation since the originals. The voices and instrument performing are perfect. Even Mr. Ferreira is still in the business.....

[@jengasias]

Can we just appreciate the amount of talent these musicians display. I've never in my life seen someone trade bars with themselves. That's just one observation. Wow.

[@larrygoodell66]

Welcome any and all reincarnations and renditions of the Four Freshmen. Thanks!

[@mjleger4555]

I don't think I've heard any better 4-part harmony -- those chords I've played on the piano, but there was some great arranging done here for the four guys, the Fabulous Four Freshmen! I know the practice that is involved to get 4 part notes and lyrics all in precision with all four artists, bravo, guys, very, very good! I am ambidextrous and play several instruments but NOT ONE IN EACH HAND! That's got to be a real rarity! What a champ! (I never got to see them in person because I was either in school or was working as a musician also, but the Four have been a touring group since the 50's and they manage to keep the same superb style they've been known for all these years even though the performers change from time to time and it just gets better and better!) And these great old standards evoke some poignant memories, thank you guys! I think adding the instruments has broadened the spectrum of their sound and it is better than ever, if that's at all possible! Thank you for a great concert at the Blue Note in Tokyo! This group is a great combination, one of the better in TFF's long history!

[@dcasper8514]

I wasn't expecting very much here, but am totally blown away with this group. They match up very well with the originals.

[@dylancontris8697]

All the multi-instrumentality is super epic! How do they find people like this?

[@eternalise]

You should check out the current lineup! It's downright uncanny at times.

[@robertsparling2908]

Bob Sparling In 1948 I was 11 and discovered the FF and started buying their records. I got reacquainted with the FF when Iterations 23 started performing at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. I really enjoyed this performance at the Blue Note in Toyko ... really enjoyable.

[@22464388]

Great stuff. I live in Clinton Twp mi and was in Grosse point last week. Tough finding people of my age 87 and the great music we grew up with. What would we do without KZbin to bring it all back.

[@sebastiandiaz1041]

Soy un veterano de la musica que desde los años 50 vengo oyendo a los FF, hace ya mas de 70 años cuando era un chaval. Este grupo es quizá tecnicamemte el mejor, aunque recuerdo con nostalgia el primer grupo de los fundadores que orientaron mi juventud. Yo los oia desde España por la Vox de America en Onda Corta con el legendario presentador Willis Connover. Me preocupó mucho tiempo sus armonias vocales, que con el tiempo, avanzando en mis estudios profesionales, acabe descubriendo. Son acordes extendidos eligiendo muy bien los intervalos principales frecuentemente alterados cromaticamente. Nos divertiamos en clase ensayandolos. Hay que tener voces timbricamente afines y de buena amplitud para los acordes abiertos y gran afinacion para los cerrados. Otra cosa: la traduccion de Google para FF al español, les llaman los Cuatro Estudiantes (de primer curso). Esta bien, pero eso en español se suele decir los Cuatro Novatos o los Cuatro Cadetes (en las escuelas militares). Gracias por subir este video extraordinario.

[@judsonjordan4852]

Love the voices of this fabulous group, 4 freshmen

[@theellisc]

*Phenomenal * Four freshman fan forever !

[@paljer1]

Of all groups I have heard and seen this is the best .

[@aklemmer8936]

Too much keyboard

[@peterfriedrich4632]

@@aklemmer8936 nonsense......

[@scottjustscott127]

"More is not possible" INDEED!!! These four fellows could be called, "The Four Geniuses" for their exceptional talent.

[@johannawingert4667]

Fabulous ❤️ this group was the best! Love the brass work!

[@jeanmasonmcmahon2515]

I love this group it's now 2022. Still love ❤️

[@DavidMScott-cs8pp]

I too love the softness of group 22 with Brian, Bob, Curtis and Vince but for pure Jazz value this 90s group is nonpareil. I bought my first Freshmen album -Five Trombones in the mid 50s. I'm 82 now and still tune into them weekly thanks to great vids on KZbin.

[@Thursdaym2]

Me too David. Terry 84

[@judsonjordan4852]

Me to .,Judson, 1956,buffalo Ny

[@egon-doetsch-jazz]

Music magic in the quartet. More is not possible. Thanks for the nice time.💞💕

[@dennisnardone5009]

It speaks for itself. Wonderful. I’m

[@gilrodriguez7632]

Always love there music but padt year really enjoy playing there music daily now and it relaxes me at the end of the day with a good Glass of wine love to hear them Moore on the Radio hope in concert soon

[@robertcooper6289]

Absolutely fantastic

[@siegfriedhund1720]

Thats music ,songgroup respect al its the best.siegfried hund germany thanks so much !!

[@peterfriedrich4632]

Hi Siegfried, your parents must have been Richard Wagner fans.....? Don't worry, it's only a joke o.k? I am German like you.......

[@junulock]

Wow what a group of talented; gifted musicians. This from one who played a trumpet and what I see here is no small feat. To have a mastery of the instruments along with an excellent pairing of voices. Throughly enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@billgodman8319]

The gold standard in spades! Stupendous!

[@JohnTimothyRatliffe]

I've have really warmed up to this version of the group.

[@42percent]

Great stuff and Bob with hair!

[@Willco5114]

Nice to hear four horns. I am partial to having at least two. I haven't paid enough to this particular version of the Freshmen. They are great.

[@jerrylong5609]

Love this group. Mike was fabulous.

[@寺田泰国]

It,blue world,を毎日聞いて泣いています！

[@MrOhmygoditsben]

Do they do it in this performance??

[@sororiiiii]

いいですよね！ Here's the time stamp 26:00

[@lynnenorton4897]

Omg I love this so much.

[@paulcandelaria3201]

Fantastic musicians/singers 👍🏼😊✅❤️

[@johnrapach9764]

Since 1948! ❤

[@dcasper8514]

That's really super 😂

[@gabchaim8232]

State of the Art they are, until today. Eat your heart out, Beatles !

[@TheSolsonia2003]

Amazing Grace 🙏🤍🕊👼

[@SenorZorrozzz]

Wow. Wow. Wow. Wall to wall talent.

[@AmraphelofShinar]

Undergraduate music student, "What do you mean I should be able to double on piano/trumpet/vocals? I just like to sing in my church choir."

[@Wolfsky9]

I agree ; I wasn't expecting much, but now, I'm totally surprised, & very pleased. These guys had it ------that sound & class of The 4 Freshmen. -------------------------WolfSky9

[@barbarasquyres9563]

I love them!

[@patproietti2648]

30 years old but still outstanding.

[@stevesanderson8360]

Without a doubt, the most talented version of TFF. Sick, really. I mean, what can you say about Mike and Kevin? The whole group. Awesome

[@bonnogeerse297]

26:00 It’s a blue world

[@jimshelton115]

Love what these guys do with chord’s especially in their album Still Fresh .may not like the original but great blend of hamonies

[@bluejazz44]

Maravilhosos!

[@eveanneeskie1346]

Great!!❤

[@beyourownforceofnature7291]

☀️"I have not stopped swooning since you surfaced!"😚✌🏻✨✨✨

[@lbird2]

Dude is playing bass on the piano (in one key) and trumpet one handed (in a different key). WTF? Same is true for rest as well. The talent on that stage is out of this world. 60k views in 5 years. Meanwhile a Taylor Swift video 2 weeks old has 15M views. This world is screwed.

[@peterfriedrich4632]

yes...over screwed

[@月下美人03R]

これぞブロフェッショナル

[@ghibliinu6616]

Professional and beautiful and unmatched harmony!! 🥰

[@larrysintay4456]

Bob Ferreira 2024 still hanging in 😊

[@petewilliams4965]

Serious talent here.....

[@ronaldwicks738]

Wow. Very entertaining.

[@cdcooper1000]

I interviewed the boys for my school paper in ‘56 following a concert at the Prom Ballroom in St Paul....Central High School....I think Bob, Ross, Don and Ken would approve of this incarnation.

[@TomKaren94]

Pieces of this video have been posted a number of times and have been taken down because of ownership or the like. I met the group five years ago and told Bob Ferreira this was my favorite vocal version of On Green Dolphin Street, at 30:00. I wish I knew how to capture this, because I know this video will disappear.

[@barbaradaniels8283]

OH MY GOODNESS!!! "Green Dolphin Street"--who ever does this?? Its fabulous!!! This group still with Bob Ferrera is the BEST!!!

[@eugeneburns518]

This group...not sure what number it is...is absolutely excellent!!! they are all talented musicians and do a fantastic job with the many roles and changes they have to do individually. The fact that they also compose their own backup music in its entirety makes them stand out. The idiot who said this group is awful and not good needs to have his head examined as he certainly has no appreciation of great music.

[@LonnieCook-doowopsvoice]

Listen to "Polka dots and moonbeams" again and look for the 1st tenor's many mistakes. The group is not awful but does not come close to the standard set by the original group. Ross Barbour told me that he did not like the groups that came later mainly because they refused to listen to him when he tried to correct their mistakes. Ross quit when members like that came in.

[@leolim3571]

This must be either Group-18 or 19. It appears to me the best so far has been Group-22. And not even the present Group-26 -- though Bob Ferreira is still around and leading, and he's the only one left from Group-22. The little "annoying" portion of this Group in Tokyo is their bassline -- alternating from the two keyboards, sounding too "mechanical", "metallic", and far too punchy in pieces when the electric bass-guitar is not used. But luckily their 4-part brasses do compensate quite a bit. Both the three horns and, especially the trombone, are extremely well controlled and silky smooth. I particularly like Vince Johnson's [G-22] versatility and unpretentious mastery with both the standup acoustic and electric-bass, as well as his guitar bass. In fact, all four in Group-22 have been exceptionally smooth & tight, humbly unpretentious, and masterfully versatile. (As Bob Flanigan himself did once mention at the start of a concert that he had found his Group-22 outstandingly and supremely excellent in their singing, musicianship, and "soft" showmanship --- here ---> kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqCQqnh4qqaZo9k ).

[@ryoung5710]

Pretty sure that this is Group #18.......great instrumentation!

[@greatscott175]

This was surprisingly super neat to read. Do you think Group-22 is the closest to the magic of the magic of Bob, Ross, Don and Ken Albers? Or do you just mean over the last few decades? Also can you follow me around and just casually eloquently analyse things as I go about my day?

[@johnrapach9764]

The best

[@Wolfsky9]

" Polka Dota & Moonbeams " is an incredibly difficult song to do ---------------I'm really surprised the guys did it. Even the 50's group was hesitant to do it in person. -------------------Wolfsky9, 74 yo

[@gloriaderdzinski7438]

My favorite vocal group. I can’t get enough of this wonderful talented foursome. I’m hooked! GloriaDerdzinski

[@moo.johnference869]

It's not often that live performances match the original recording .

[@Willco5114]

I think they always sound better live than recorded. I have never seen that with any other group.

[@neonmall9907]

Green dolphin street 30:22

[@sparky16261]

How do we get young people interested in this music and joining the society. Most of us are well up there.

[@jazzyman4]

I find it pointless trying to compare the differences between various FF groups They all had something slightly different to say This group was heavier on brass instruments which gives a warmer and assertive feel As I was unable to get to any of the FF live gigs it is nice the see and hear this excellent video

[@caponsacchi9979]

How many units were there? I heard them in the '90s at George's in Chicago. Totally different personnel. Flanigan was making his last tour with them. Included Auti Goodman and the trumpeter who appears in recent videos.

[@karl-heinzbuchner8032]

Gesang,in harmoniert instrumental perfekt. Karl-Heinz Buchner/ Amberg

[@larrysintay4456]

Wonder what the 3 besides Bob are doing now

[@LonnieCook-doowopsvoice]

Twenty years ago Ross Barbour (4 Freshmen baritone) cohosted a 4 hour audio/video internet show with me. His wife Sue, my daughter Eryn, and station owner George Seymour were the only others in studio. We played 4 hours of 4 Freshmen music, with one exception. There was a doo wop group that copied one of their intros with only a lyric change. listen to this intro. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6DCk5SPh7KXZsU Lonnie Cook facebook.com/lonnie.cook.731

[@ronwilsontringue6574]

O.K. but what happened to the moving parts between the 2nd tenor and baritone that the original group had ?

[@PiedriXD]

38:46 poinciana

[@kjuergens1985]

Are there any high quality videos like this, but with Bob still in the group? I don't mean the stuff from the 50s, but Bob in the late 80s/early 90s.

[@mikek3818]

Charles Bronson killing it

[@carlorasi250]

La playlist ?

[@tpledger100]

talk about multi instrumentalists! I'll just sing, play brass and piano too! Great!

[@baxatakbaxatak2014]

There’s only one 4F. They don’t make them anymore.

[@peterfriedrich4632]

Stegeman and Beisner have German roots, Ferreira Italien ones

[@PeterGuyMyrand1]

Replace e the keyboard with GRANDE piano.

[@taf44tt8io]

With GRANDE piano it become almost impossibile to play other instruments and sing like they did.

[@PeterGuyMyrand1]

@@taf44tt8io I don't believe so. The keyboard replaces the piano as a matter of convenience.

[@xthatghomiex2939]

​@@PeterGuyMyrand1Guessing you didn't notice the keyboard being used as sounds beyond just piano?

[@PeterGuyMyrand1]

@@xthatghomiex2939 sure. It works. I wasnt born yesterday. It isn't important, but be nice to see them with the full orchestra, grand piano, strings and horns done by string and horn section. That takes money though. A keyboard is certainly more economical but there's nothing like the real thing. Keyboard is a good, and economical substitute, but for myself, I am willing to pay more to see a show with the real thing.

[@dcasper8514]

Only if you'll help with the moving between gigs.

[@cliffworks748]

sounds great tho'

[@SuperLawz]

This is not good, the blend is awful. The drummer is great and has a lovely and goes on to be part of the much later line up which is amazing!

[@dcasper8514]

According to the law of Zoe ..

[@SuperLawz]

@@dcasper8514 I sang in a chorus and quartet for 20 years and that's my reasoning.

[@LonnieCook-doowopsvoice]

@@dcasper8514 You must not be a singer, he is close to right.

[@mjleger4555]

@@SuperLawz Funny thing -- we've NEVER heard of YOU!

[@greatscott175]

It's so brutal there's two Four Freshmen live shows on KZbin, one from '57 and this one, and somehow this is the one that has dated worse. Rough harmonies and super cheesy chinsy-sounding pianos, keyboard and bass from a bunch of guys who look like they sold insurance the week before. Listen to that hideous MIDI, it sounds like a Nokia ringtone. The 'frontman' enunciates so poorly, probably from eating 6 ham sandwiches before going on stage. The 50's Freshmen is heavenly; this is the cringeworthy music that plays as you lay on the floor 25 years ago watching your vision go dark after suffering a stroke.

[@stevecarangelo4619]

You are a miserable douchebag. The band sounds great. The only thing cheesy about this is your attempt of a hatched job review. Listen again to the first tune and tell me what the problem is with the ensemble playing? Oh, wait, you wouldn't know the difference. Moron.

[@peterfriedrich4632]

@@stevecarangelo4619 yes, Great Scott is on the wrong website............

[@nevrwork]

they weren't ready to hear it a year ago, but this is certainly the case. thank you for speaking truth in this comment section.