The FUNKIEST jam session

[@TimothyGondola]

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[@A_T216]

I adore this audience, the vibes in that room seem top-tier

[@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270]

Where was it? Looks like a workplace of some kind.

[@A_T216]

@@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270 no clue, but Timothy always links the original video or audio in the description when possible.

[@brunozaneti778]

It was in Brasil

[@felipebritomusic]

@@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270 A church in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! :)

[@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270]

@@felipebritomusic Thanks.

[@kemarcusdepay1853]

I didn't know Thomas Muller could play the bass like that. Such a multifaceted individual🙂

[@thetomster7625]

actually the first time I noticing it and I can't stop laughing... thanks for that xD

[@andywright8803]

Thought it was Michael League. He is well known for pulling faces

[@SimonAeberhard]

@@andywright8803 Yeah, he is Michael League from Snarky Puppy, but he actually looks a bit like Thomas Müller, the football (soccer) player from Bayern Munich. :D

[@thetomster7625]

@@andywright8803 welcome to the joke...

[@mrnother]

LOL… I exactly thought the same 😂 (Thomas Müller)

[@DJ2109]

WOW. that crowd engagement is next level

[@pedrod.7576]

We're cool like that here in Brazil! :)

[@cameronblanchette6687]

It's a crowd full or musicians

[@DS-nv2ni]

The guy in the audience in red shirt, on the left, is the real star! He even tried to lead the the rest of the audience at times xD

[@gablong556]

i'm pretty sure its a vocal vst

[@krambow1509]

Welcome to Rio de Janeiro, babe

[@crapadopalese]

I wish his studio albums would give more space to his keyboard improvisation. It's so great.

[@senaadja1978]

Seen this video so many times. That melodic world Cory entered from 3:00 - 3:45 is the sweetest melody I've ever heard in my whole life. I hate what his left hand was doing cos that was too good. Who in the world is this skilled?

[@vincentregolo1686]

Quoting yourself is the jazz equivalent of the ego trip and i love it

[@floriansee9995]

so I'm not the only one who hears the Lingus solo at 3:35 and 4:35?

[@nomannic1]

In improvisation we all have our vocabulary and tend to say/play certain things over and over again because we know it sounds good and it works. Its not about ego or anything like that.

[@empowers67]

pretty sure 3:35 is a chromatic circle of fifths progression which is extremely common in all genres of music including jazz, so it makes sense that cory incorporated it in both solos

[@floriansee9995]

@@empowers67 oh boy you must be fun at parties lol

[@lyric6498]

@@floriansee9995 its just theory…

[@dyllanusher1379]

The nod to the lingus solo was fun. I loved how every time he did so the crowd went wild

[@nate78824]

Bass player was having the greatest day of his life.

[@Yakushii]

Michael League always looks like that. He gets into it.

[@passenger911]

I can understand his feelings. Not everyday this guy have a chance to play with a great Cory Henry. Oh, wait..

[@Chris-px2gf]

@@passenger911 unfortunately, since Cory left SP, Michael hasn't had the chance of playing with him every day. It's videos like this that make me want to watch Cory still playing with them to this day

[@Unathiwealth]

​@@Chris-px2gfwhy he left

[@indigoHatter]

​@@Unathiwealth probably doing his own thing now. Cory Henry and the Apostles, I think?

[@videobox5198]

2:08 shows how much fun a few funky notes can produce and i love it

[@mettamoose5074]

I love Corey telling the drummer "sidestick" at 1:11, sets that section up perfectly.

[@stasiso]

I am not sure what is more impressive: the actual playing or transcription of this session.

[@TheRedJacket1]

I've probably watched that full video like 30 times. Cory is one of the best, and him and Michael always had a great chemistry as well.

[@johnsuggs7828]

They've played together for a while now. And they always seem like they have a great time. It comes across in the music

[@TimothyGondola]

Me too!

[@samhaden7385]

They make such a great combo!

[@peepee1726]

素晴らしい！こんなセッション今まで見たことがない！ プレーヤーとお客さんが一つになっている！！

[@s2szn]

the discipline from michael is A1 & the overall funk is insane🔥

[@VegasA3]

Michael is holding back SO much, so many people would overplay in this situation and he’s leaving all the freedom to Cory rightfully

[@jookowa3975]

You know it’s a crowd full of musicians when they’re singing harmonies😂

[@DevinS695]

SAY SO!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@doce7606]

not just some of the deepest grooves but some of the sickest gospel voicings and hippest neo-soul embellishments since Stevie... absolutely disgusting, and superb transcription; subscribed !

[@pablors33]

I've watched this video some 80 times... Many years ago. Is one of the best of Cory and Michael... Simple genius. Continuum Is also a fantastic video

[@aaron_852]

Same hahah

[@mr_petabyte]

Such a legendary video, it's really worth it watching the whole thing

[@JRJigsawyer]

Huge props on transcribing this awesome jam. Wouldve killed to see Snarky with Cory back in the day.

[@Arsencon]

What a great jam session! I also love the audience!

[@carlosclaptrix]

These nuances of Cory's playing. And then these really romantic chord progressions... Love his playing!

[@melechgadol]

It's so fun to see people having a genuinely good time

[@Opuskrokus]

Bassist is just happy to be there.

[@MB-go6uy]

That bassist is Michael League and is the literal genius writer, composter and arranger beyond all of Snarky Puppy's music. He IS the brains of the music.

[@TimothyGondola]

I highly recommend you check out the full concert, video linked in description. This entire performance was jaw-dropping! Todays sheet music trivia (first to answer correctly gets PDF): “Gotcha now ___” Join our secret music club: discord.com/invite/xBmYHcm46u

[@ariansimonmusic]

Doc

[@UkuleleAversion]

Doc but Arian got it first

[@TimothyGondola]

@@ariansimonmusic that’s right! Message me via gondolamusic.co/contact

[@marcuskhambule9987]

😂😅😅😅😂Thomas Mullér

[@pianobar-bartoszsobczynski1321]

The beginning of the solo on the second synth is unbelievably similar to how TOTO used to sound in the 1980s (in my opinion). Also, I love the public singing these little phrases he comes up with later on (Freddie Mercury and Jacob Collier would be enamoured). Great job on your part.

[@andrewnibbi]

Definitely hear you on the Toto front. The patch reminded me of the keys on Pamela, and the form of his soloing definitely fits with their style too.

[@boogernosetv]

It’s crazy they are so connected it’s like on A different level! Goosebumps here guys! Thank you!

[@CategoricalImperative]

Corey Henry has been hitting home runs for years now. It's not human at this point.

[@dylanmikaili2495]

3:12- 3:23 is so incredible... what a genius

[@efrenreyes3102]

Honestly I dont know where to start to sound like that. Is a Masterpiece

[@michalmalicki9613]

Yes! My goodness. No clue about the actual harmony there, but oh my, does he make it sound so good!

[@mattmaster2001]

@@michalmalicki9613 from a quick glance / listen it's sort of Vm/I > VI > IV > IVm. You get the sussyness / tension of the Vm/I, lovely rising feeling when we move up to the VI, feels like we're going to IIm but in reality we go to something close to that, IV, then the change to the IVm which brings such a strikingly 'nostalgic' feeling, true musicality on Cory's part. Beautiful progression especially seeing as everything has been quite sussy / grounded by the tonic pedal up until that point.

[@Lollonman1]

@@michalmalicki9613 if you know very little about music theory like me, let's just say I saw a Stevie Wonder apparition in that room right at the moment those chords began

[@dyllanusher1379]

For more of that motif check the lingus solo out it's awesome

[@thetomster7625]

this is by far one of the coolest little jams I've seen in my life.... and: always just pure joy to see Michael freakin out life on stage ^^

[@jenilsonferraz4154]

What an amazing, groovy and truly inspiring performance this is! Cory Henry is one of a kind. And a big shout out to the man who transcripted the whole song: Timothy Gondola! Great job, man! 👏👏👏

[@HumblyQuestioning]

My fav is League and Henry playing Continuum. Legendary. This is session is f’n awesome too

[@LivingUnlabeled]

i love how lost cory gets in the sauce while he solos. the look on his face is pure love for his craft.

[@indigoHatter]

He does these weird "ah yes, that's what we're doing, bet" faces when he plays, hahaha I love his weird energy

[@KDL064]

This is just too beautiful to watch...music is a love language...

[@pianoman5586]

Legend says they are still jamming that groove today

[@Oenloveslife]

Nobody but nobody weaves a colorful joyspell like Cory!!! ❤

[@oscargill423]

It's always a nice treat when the audience is musically competent.

[@Adrak-Hiano]

Legend has it they are still playing as we speak.

[@gaylerobinson6169]

Loved every minute of that jam we need more sessions like that's the way it used to be

[@mookdrums]

i've been watching the og video at least once a month for years it brings me so much joy

[@heinguy8560]

Those after church jam sessions hit different

[@benvonhunerbein1865]

That descending bass lick at 7:07 is wonderful

[@hardcoreoma]

Mmmh so tasty

[@estlhm805]

Absolutely love this! Bring music back like this along with the live playing! This is what I would love to see return!🔥🔥

[@cantstartafire]

Are you freakin kidding me?!??!? Dude! That was amazing! Inspiration!!!

[@BobSchoepenjr]

I feel so happy

[@simonragnarson22]

the day people stop freaking out over somone super imposing circle of fith movments over a pedal tonic will be a sad day, this is awsome, especially this modal interchange. 3:13. thx for sheet music. :)

[@jherco]

I've been obsessed with this ever since it got released. I love at 2.20 where they are vibing so hard together

[@The831hero]

Damn bro this is very creative! Everything was smooth, clean, and precise! I’m glad I stumbled on this!

[@12musicalmax]

I remember adding this video to my "Watch Later" years ago. Glad it showed up again.

[@therealdellrey]

Man, this is just filled with so much joy! I’m grinning!!

[@somarstuga73]

i return to this video every 2 days and it gives me so much fun each time! so addictive

[@Diego-ty5bs]

I feel like when he starts this riff in 6:03 it's like a reference to something? I would love for somebody to explain. Genuinely love these two playing together. Cory is a very talented musician and composer. Wow. Just wow.

[@marcusyoung24117]

I love it when titles hold true to the content produced. This session was indeed funky! Lol 😆 👏🏿🖤

[@edyforey]

Praise the Lord for this piece of music

[@lilole9324]

Thank you for sharing this and for puting out all this great music with notation. Yes, I’ll subscribe 🙏🏼🎶🌱

[@esauponce9759]

YES! One of the best jams I've heard in my life!

[@coffeeman9843]

You can’t beat Michael League’s facial expressions!

[@TheYannickOne]

this reminds me of zawinul. his technique is so supreme that he can just play anything at this point which gives him all the musical freedom - no need to show off!

[@doce7606]

Yeah, when Cory calms the initial dominant vamp -down at 0.58 he goes to that Zawinul feel and triadic vamp from which he ascends to heaven with his major9 gospel mastery like George Duke on expenses-paid vacation...

[@ARGBlackCloud]

Yep when Cory Henry gets into the zone , he's just brilliant !!!

[@grzegorzandruszkiewicz-pia9181]

Mega gracie ten jazz na waszym kontynęcie to korzeniami tradycja, waszych przodków od negro spiritual,blues styl, improwizacje macie to wasz glos sposob gry poczucie i zabawa harmonia jazzową brawo 🎶🎹🌍👪👏👏👏

[@manuelcasagrande7918]

This moments always bring me a big smile: super cool.

[@csgobotato]

Henry is in a League of his own!

[@Mordekev]

3:12 - 3:22 took me out. That is so beautiful

[@KalebPeters99]

Sooo sweet and gospely 😍😍

[@julienkent2021]

Yes! Isn't he quoting something? I'm trying to figure out what it is. That little melody sounds so familiar and the crowd goes wild as well when he plays it.

[@JakeMDavey]

@@julienkent2021 I also recognise it, it's definitely a quote of something. Just can't think what!

[@jathniellacosta7163]

@@JakeMDavey I think he is quoting his solo from Snarky Puppy

[@detodounpoco37]

@@julienkent2021 quoting God

[@kmputertechsupplies2374]

That white boy on the bass is stamping so hard he went from Michael League to Michael Leg.

[@drewbud315]

You're doing god's work for students ❤

[@Frodoballin]

They both look so young here, this might be the birth of Snarky Puppy at least in my heart of hearts...

[@deralt2016]

Bro. This is the funkiest thing I've ever heard!

[@IM6D]

bass player was ready for anything but you blew his mind time and time again.

[@Vognee]

Such a great atmosphere

[@davidwilde6711]

damn I was waiting for someone to do a full transcription of this, and who else but Timothy Gondola

[@deepwtr7171]

He really made those keyboards sing

[@HOWBAZARY]

JESUS thank you for such a sweet funky beat.

[@bendoverson3385]

2:02 i would feel awkward af, if i would watching myself 🤣🤣

[@RangeMaster1050]

Love the weather report vibes.

[@d3j4v00]

I loved that concert, it seemed simple and almost subdued until people started literally leaping out of their chairs

[@johntucker447]

i was in bed, now im dancing round the room ahaha

[@josvgorkum7968]

Audience at 3.40: "Hell no! You DID NOT play that!" Bl**dy genius!

[@josepulido3903]

I wish there was a downloadable version of this. It’s amazing!

[@kaystreubel8622]

Love how Cory is channeling Joe Zawinul ❤

[@matsarnqvist8416]

cory is pure magic living legend

[@beefyj4597]

YOOOO the reprise makes it go 10x harder

[@macpdm]

Mind blowing chords 😮

[@WilliamMitchell-t2h]

Yes!

[@Jackson-tz5bh]

get yourself someone who looks at you the way Michael looks at Cory.. 😂😂💀

[@nikcarneiro]

Holy shit!! Corey you are the grandaddy of amazing jam sessions

[@godn99]

Best session ! Bass guy - i love you !

[@cameronblanchette6687]

Doing gods work man, wouldent have found this recording without you

[@nezkeys79]

Awesome 🔥 I was hoping for them to do some double time church at the end lol 😅

[@longgarcon6536]

'Cory Henry goes out' The crowd: 😮👏🏾🗣 Cory: 😲

[@forformgamer]

Damn, these vibes are amazing!

[@erickborling1302]

No one needed four on the floor dude. That really sunk the performance.

[@joemckinney4799]

i soon as i heard that i stopped listening lol

[@userwater777]

That was cold as hell !

[@Laverntempleton]

You can hear Herbie, the Meters, and Booker T in this groove

[@colebro]

holy .... god i love this.

[@jnadal]

Wow is this just fun to listen to!

[@UkuleleAversion]

Typo at mm. 217, 219, 221? Each phrase ends with E, F# not D#, F# although he did start this call-and-response section with the D# to F#.

[@mickzupan7083]

those dudes are gold man

[@thetomster7625]

I love how Cory still has them same look on his face - this sort of detached from reality look, that he also had, when you look up that video of him as a kid playing the hammond^^

[@elliotts3327]

Cory Henry is my hero and I don't even play keyboard

[@dictatorshipoverdemocracy]

That base player can accompany really really really well!

[@indigoHatter]

Yeah, Michael League is incredible. He leads the band in Snarky Puppy! Such a great bandleader and accompaniment. M League is jazz dad, hahaha

[@adamdbrock]

LAWWWWWWWDJA’MIGHTY 😩 🏃‍♂️ 👏🏼