The Future Jazz Head All-Stars 'Trane's Blues' | School Of Jazz

Tenor saxophonist Walter Blanding has been a member of the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra (directed by Wynton Marsalis) since 1998. One of the things that got him there was a great jazz education. Walter attended LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and the Performing Arts, followed by more study at the New School of Social Research.
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[@JXter_]

I know a handful of these players, and they are all wonderful people and musicians. The trumpet player's name is Leslie Kolke, the bassist is Nate Sharp, and the drummer, Greg Williamson, is one of the best drummers I have ever had the pleasure of performing with and seeing perform on multiple occasions. What a great group!

[@IanBenedict]

Alto player looks like he's trying to dodge the changes as they come at him

[@XiON-o2b]

Same hahahahaha

[@MusicisPartofMe5]

HAHAH I actually laughed out loud

[@lucas.w_musicc]

XD🤣

[@StavrosKalt]

lmao

[@derycktrahair8108]

The Alto player was OK.

[@Doostun]

Saxophonist moved like a classical player hah well done.

[@PaulBomar]

Fantastic group of young performers you've got here. Well done.

[@Dave_Herrick]

Great job by all here, there's hope for jazz when young people embrace it! I honestly think when performance videos of kids are posted the comments should be either turned off or highly moderated. Sometimes the 2 cents from some snarky troll can really make an impact on a developing ego. Ego is essential to performance, kill it early and it's a recipe for disaster.

[@PitoMehloan]

Dave Herrick Music lets prepare kids for the world by sheltering them from things they might not like

[@kennyr1161]

I’m a teenage musician I would rather for my ego to be destroyed so I can humble myself

[@trumpeterval8751]

@ DaveHerrick No one held back on criticism from me and I'm greatful.

[@colonelbuendias]

So I understand that the alto player is also practicing his boxing moves.

[@charlesbarry6730]

The future of jazz is promising with young people like this around.

[@bureckjazz6655]

Very nice ----- but as Cedar Walton said back in the 1980's , "It would be hard to imagine another Duke Ellington coming along."

[@josiah566]

Alto player's got a real Art Pepper vibe to him!

[@AndyDerrickMusic]

Really enjoyable performance. I love the trumpet players big tone especially

[@masterfox5349]

Nice trumpet solo

[@wbhrash]

Yes it is. What's her name?!

[@erasermouthvids]

William Hill says at the end

[@valvetrom]

Cheers for the trumpet girl keep goin

[@ericliang4744]

The alto has such nice phrasing!

[@bernardosalazar9136]

Far away.I can see you have a long way and many people waiting to hear you...Thanks for your music: Bernardo Salazar Pelaez

[@knkx]

Thanks for watching!

[@lanreomikunleable]

Phew... Freshness.....Deep Breath.. Gorgeous all through.. thanks for posting...

[@sistalinda]

Some really beautiful moments.

[@charlesanthonymcbroom1119]

You guys have some of the best 'live' jazz performances on this channel. I've been hooked for two days. I'll be on here for awhile. Great music.

[@TheKmert]

I think the kids are awesome! The trumpet and the piano!

[@hypnodream]

Trumpet player was great!

[@Matt-Wolf]

Really liked the alto solo!

[@willyjaybobindy3402]

Fantastic playing-and so young! Keep it up!

[@coolaxe-dw4840]

Yeah!!! Keep up the great work. I dig it.

[@lonniedeckermusic]

Trumpet Girl SlAYED it! WTG!

[@frankfrank7921]

The Miles inspired trumpet player was the best soloist IMO.

[@Mr.RobertTheBoss]

wow these kids are great.

[@eecorr]

Love it! 👏💙

[@d.juneconley7349]

I like the pianist he has a good vibe goin! Trumpet awesome sax I think they all do a great job! *****

[@mizpahboy7513]

The Jazz Hatchery. All natural free roaming jazz.

[@anthonyeaton6082]

Very inspirational. They got it!

[@jacobbowen9739]

This is really Nice! I wish I could do this lol it would be so much fun!

[@octavio2681]

Vaya?... son excelentes! el saxofonista es un virtuoso y muy joven, tiene un mundo por delante!

[@Bruh_Bean]

Incredible.

[@Auxenfreemusic]

I'm so glad that there are other female jazz trumpet players, I was the only one in my middle school and high school jazz band until my junior year.

[@edred1911]

Ollie Oxenfree congrats?

[@reibee888]

Lamao i dont get why all the girls go to dorchestra like bruh

[@kennyr1161]

Rei Ichikawa because on the surface level orchestra seems more sophisticated

[@MrPlainJazz]

Nice solos!!!

[@smthaxter1]

great group

[@MRCRUZER19]

the future of Jazz in great hands

[@knkx]

We agree!

[@michikokei6261]

VERY GOOD🎺

[@Quokkauncle]

the future is bright

[@cleitovidal86]

All Nice! Very Good!

[@knkx]

Thanks for watching!

[@espr7564]

Nice band, cool young lady on trumpet

[@elchirikutesv7025]

I love tour giro trumpet player

[@saxyricks4731]

dang, how come kids can play better than me, a sixty year old fogy. But it sure is fun to watch and listen to.

[@chesterwilk5640]

smooth and mello

[@tamiellis3803]

Very nice 🙂

[@musc124]

wow girl !

[@hansh7314]

They are from Mount Si High School Jazz band

[@kj4ilk]

is he playing a selmer mark 6 sax

[@sundayhobbit1905]

awesome

[@katiewebster3900]

Wow! Max!

[@xlomen]

Go girl. :-)

[@TANGOMANification]

What is that trumpet mouthpiece your using? I haven't seen that before?

[@MrJellyton]

it's a marcinkiewicz, though i'm not sure what model it is.

[@mariomojica7913]

TANGOMANification marcinkiewicz bobby shew

[@alansenzaki4148]

Where is Zoe Abadia?

[@MarioSilva-jg5nh]

Love it

[@jb4469]

Does anyone know what year the younger ones are in

[@jameskolke7078]

At the time of recording, the sax and trumpet players were both seniors, bass and piano were juniors. All in high school, except for Walter Blanding and Greg Williamson of course.

[@robertbrowning6103]

You can't beat the new school of social research. Was there in 1962.

[@marconisantos4883]

who is the trumpet girl?

[@marconisantos4883]

oh.,, they say in the end. sorry

[@ethand5672]

Wheres the head???

[@JoseVazquezEd]

Who's the young lady killing on the trumpet at 1:10?

[@LouisRodrigues]

Her name is Leslie Kolke, an upcoming star. Keep an eye out for her.

[@Frire4]

seen her play live, she's amazing

[@Dabeesknees99]

Lol why did you need to say that. Just felt like you needed to rag on her man?

[@edred1911]

Louis Rodrigues keep an eye out?

[@donavanaustin7613]

she's sad bro Jared D

[@bluesgirl1182]

The Trumpet player just needs to keep studying. The fact that she likes jazz is great for this generation. Never give up Baby girl.

[@teddygraham8498]

What ligature is Walter using??

[@emersonchao]

Teddy Graham I honestly don't think anyone knows but Walter himself. Can't find it anywhere else

[@adithyasriram633]

He told me that he asked a friend to make a ligature for him and this is what he made. His friend said he wouldn’t make another though.

[@donaldscherzi169]

Wonderful musicians. So nice to see younger musicians play real music-unlike the total non-talent garbage we have today. Yes, I am a professional pianist all my life.

[@philipcollura2669]

Young people playing jazz. Well. The future looks promising to me.

[@viniciusneves2207]

Cadê o Tombone???

[@pedrodeoliveirafreitasloub4425]

Name of the girl

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah, That was Purdy'Good.,,.p

[@Fire-sideStories]

Trumpet player has huge Clifford influence

[@大倉勝-l7j]

アルト奏者、若き日のアート・ペッパーそっくり。

[@pocketgrooves9490]

Oh, and who is the drummer. He's absolutely disgusting. So deep in this song

[@Brosenwald]

Greg Williamson. Plays a lot in the Seattle area. He's subbed in for my big band a couple times and it's always a great time when he's there. His pocket is so damn deep.

[@constablekohler]

uhhhhh is that economist mark thornton at the drums?

[@piotr8853]

constablekohler no but austrian school is so great!

[@spacejazz6272]

I'm guessing the pianist listens to alot of Bill Evans :p

[@johnlindstrom9994]

More like Red Garland

[@themightyquinn94]

Have you ever heard Bill Evans? Nothing alike.

[@themightyquinn94]

Red Garland for sure.

[@dr.brianjudedelimaphd743]

Red Garland

[@passionfreakz6827]

alto sounds like charlie mariano.

[@Lotlus]

The trumpet had nice tone and good licks but she was kinda missing a lot of notes

[@8PedroFerreira]

Lotlus miles Davis "missed notes" for days. What's your point

[@Lotlus]

My point is that her attack of the notes doesn't compliment her tone. Pretty simple. Also, although Miles would miss notes it wasn't at this quantity. When he did miss notes, it was more of a crack that didn't get in the way of the creativity of his solos.

[@JustinDeee]

8PedroFerreira In a solo, Its sometimes good to have space! Thats what the trumpet player did, just leave space between phrases

[@jeancarriedo8093]

I've never heard a wrong note played by Miles

[@edred1911]

I do agree,not saying shes bad but its always good to add a few more notes between the spaces.

[@MsSloty]

#😉Happy New Year 2017 ❤😉

[@jacobdees3882]

Awesome trumpet solo

[@三桝範康]

Alto player,,,good

[@johnsvensen3265]

This school should seek advice from Joana Chamorro.

[@trumpeterval8751]

Swing Tenor!

[@jeffb587]

hunting for licks to steal. not disapointed!

[@michaelcalabrese5800]

As a 16 year old who does jazz band at my school, this video is very depressing to watch.

[@derekmendoza1690]

h3h3 on the drums

[@jeffcraven7376]

That gal needs to listen to more Lee Morgan, and there might be some hope for the white guy on sax, everyone else is fine.

[@pacaeiro]

You are really selfish. Let th little person grow, please. She doesn't born to please you. Are you musician's?

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

The girl got married in 2021.

[@jb4469]

Cool but not all that hard. Not hating I still like it tho. I’d like to add that the improve was decent and sounded nice.

[@LeMelleKH2]

It's not about being hard bro. Id like to see you improvise like that

[@jackyyeh2435]

The hard noodle distally pop because airplane intringuingly stop mid a caring adult. irritating, rustic bangle

[@It.wasnt_me]

Alto player needs to stop moving for better technique.

[@Jonathanhsax]

His technique sounded fine to me.

[@It.wasnt_me]

+Jonathan that's good.

[@Jonathanhsax]

I'm just curious, what part of it didn't sound very good to you?

[@It.wasnt_me]

+Jonathan I don't believe I said it didn't sound good.

[@Jonathanhsax]

I guess I just misinterpreted your "for better technique" statement.

[@k1falls898]

Future all stars you say needs more color needs China, England, Russia this music is made for the human race work on it nice but not enough to say future just a good band

[@blacksantaria3642]

DOES NOT SWING . SAD . NOT ORIGINAL.

[@hughpenner1417]

If these are seriously considered "future jazz all-stars," then I must be some sort of child prodigy. I'm guessing the students just pay stupid amounts of money for the chance to play with the greats. Someone of Walter Blanding's stature should go out and find some talented musicians instead of getting bought out. This is an insult to all musicians who pour their heart and soul out to practice to even have a tiny shot at making mediocre amounts of money, only to be torn down and ripped of their opportunity at fame by the upper class.

[@maximilianwilfinger]

Post vids of you playing since you want to run ur mouth lol

[@hughpenner1417]

Fine. I will. the video will be up in the next few days

[@BrunoNeureiter]

@@hughpenner1417 nope it didn't

[@LeMelleKH2]

@@hughpenner1417 Anyone can post a short transcription lol

[@trevorsikorski6040]

The only insult to musicians here is you. It's because of elitist pricks like you why our art form struggles to appeal to the younger generation. These are KIDS, they are learning, and they are having fun. Where is the insult in that? I know your comment is a year old, but man I really hopr your mentality has changed since then. Pissed me off.