The History of Jazz

[@julianwittich5893]

Wow, this blew up. I'm the bassist in this video - I never expected this to get so many views!! It was initially just a history project that me and the drummer wanted to do. I'm really glad many people found it educational and entertaining, but for all the negative comments in this comment section, all of us here were around 15-16 years old, so yes, there are some factual errors, and of course we missed some things, but we were just a bunch of kids in high school who loved playing music and wanted to do something fun; we weren't shooting a documentary or anything. Studying jazz at a conservatory level now, I understand we did get a lot of stuff wrong and misrepresented some key figures, but remember, it's way more constructive to encourage kids who actually have an interest in this wonderful genre of music than to criticize minute details that don't detract that much from the overall point of the video (the sax player didn't have an alto on hand, so he just played tenor the whole video). Many thanks to those who enjoyed it!!!

[@jamespavitt3814]

You guys are doing a great job - keep going!

[@vanlally]

Yo Julian! ha I randomly just saw this video, and saw you on bass, Nice!

[@zapperpaddy7072]

Nice bass especially in giant steps that tempo is insane

[@Tyetheberious]

Great playing man! You gigging now?

[@Ray-mw1fx]

Dude, YOU WERE KILLIN IT

[@plebobliterator]

louis armstrong was a legend musician, cyclist, and was the first man on the moon. what an inspiration. 💪

[@justinwong833]

Neil Armstrong, not Louis ;)

[@plebobliterator]

Justin Wong it’s a joke bud

[@justinwong833]

@@plebobliterator did I get woooshed oh no

[@plebobliterator]

Justin Wong oh god you have a GIF as a profile picture and it fcked me up

[@justinwong833]

@@plebobliterator lmao

[@mikeplaysjazz3487]

Young men like you are the reason why jazz is still alive. Keep at it, and never stop...

[@adamf.4823]

This x 1,000,000. In some ways jazz is more pure than it's ever been. It's not chart-topping music anymore, the only reason it still exists is love.

[@forgetful9845]

@@adamf.4823 the internet is great in keeping music that isn't mainstream alive.

[@DavidGamero]

it's not alive but people are still tributing it

[@charlottecady9417]

what about women

[@forgetful9845]

@@charlottecady9417 ive met some pretty sick female jazzers

[@dalendurnan6219]

9:10 Tenor sax: "ah yes. my time has come"

[@mia-luca8775]

I can feel it right in my heart...poor boy😂😣

[@lopezchristian1979]

Yea daddy’o

[@cdndknxmdmdk101]

I feel bad

[@kaylablake2823]

Can we just appreciate the bass player for a second 👌🏾👌🏾

[@safir2241]

Hell yes

[@thewinehouse4072]

Yassss

[@connorwalker8927]

Mad props!

[@markroberts171]

Yes, he killed it.

[@maxim_hue6089]

Oh yes

[@garrettbarnes5841]

The bassist was killing it

[@midmic]

Musical ears are required.

[@maxmikkelsen166]

mid.mic and good headphones/speakers

[@legopachycephalosaurus6825]

All us bass players always do ;)

[@Zambezi_]

Bass gang

[@ethanlocke3604]

Bass gang

[@thesuperkevin1994]

A lot more educational than 80% of these type of videos out there

[@sirwiggleziv5119]

99%

[@gianlucabaldo9153]

97,5%

[@mikeuy5450]

For a jazz class presentation in high school, its actually impressive. Comprehensive history and playing just the snippets of jazz standards actually made it worth it.

[@vladimirkrasotkin8194]

Глухая самодеятельность.стыдно слушать.

[@bronzewand]

9:05 bassist looking at my man on the drums like "not quite my tempo"

[@vVANQUISHERVv]

bronzewand 😂😂😂 i hate it when that happens, but at least the sax followed the drums out of the tempo so it wouldnt sound as bad xD

[@phellippeloro]

Hahahahaha.

[@makanaaqui]

I get it lmao

[@wallacechow7892]

bronzewand at least he didn’t throw a chair at him

[@STM7878]

BOY ARE YOU RUSHING OR DRAGGING?

[@bigboibright2296]

12:06 Guy in white to himself: Yes, finally! My time to shine!

[@mileslcsmusic]

o o p

[@RackUR]

hahahah lol fr

[@ckamireddy]

Tight work boys. Thanks for the education.

[@chestnut909]

1.3k likes and no replies

[@josemendezfr]

Did not expect the sax player to go ahead and finish Coltrane's solo. some serious skills. None of the sax players in my old high school even dared to play the main line of Giant Steps.

[@bj.bruner]

The skill of these kids to play all of these masterpieces this well and memorized is astounding. You guys restore my faith in humanity

[@caleb2050]

freddy from icarly on the bass

[@mrakz03]

the aux percussionist is amazing haha

[@JoshLikeCrazy]

Zeke Flint huh

[@ejej_shej7958]

@Ray Heberer III hes too good to play

[@cryssieandfriends639]

I love how the bass player plays. I love those walking basslines.

[@xeviusUsagi]

Plays wrong note me:" *its jazz* "

[@chasederita5756]

lol. my grandpa calls jazz "two or more wrong notes in a row." Hes kidding though, he loves jazz

[@gregothy9190]

There are no wrong notes in jazz, just wrong resolutions

[@rapidroha9245]

Bro thats sucha lie Jazz is arguable the most creative muic ever and its my life so dont be like that. KIDDING SoRtA

[@xeviusUsagi]

@@rapidroha9245 Jazz is one of the best music genres? *YES* was your comment a joke? *SORTA* Hotel? *TRIVAGO*

[@rapidroha9245]

@@xeviusUsagi haha no it is not a joke its true

[@michaelcollins3759]

Can people stop commenting “ you forgot” this or that. This video includes the most important parts and doesn’t have time for all the greats from the golden age of jazz

[@Leidon00]

No. they forgot about singers. I'm bitching about it cause they are just as important as all the other instrumentalists mentioned. And arguably, more popular than any jazz musician. (except Louis but that's a different story)

[@poppletonsbigday5241]

Everyone’s important

[@martinrivera4493]

​@@Leidon00...WRONG...Not denying their importance.. Ella, Lady Day, Sarah...et al,...But All jazz stems from the instrumental. All major developments were/are instrumental

[@mrbeandip2356]

I would agree with you more if they did not leave out Bill Evans. However, they completely forgot about Bill Evans. They didn't even mention that fact that he was the creator the famous 'So What' chords. Thus, I believe they forgot one of the most influential pianists of the 60's.

[@herrfriberger5]

Sure, but I still miss important people like Wayne Shorter, Wes Montgomery, Bill Evans, Lyle Mays, etc. etc. I find them just as important as (say) Mingus or Brubeck.

[@tomragonese1056]

Well....this just renewed my faith in the outlook for the future of jazz . Absolutely awesome that these young "cats" not only appreciate the music to the point of performing it so proficiently, but that they also have such appreciation for the importance of the history of those who paved the way. Jazz is so rich in musical flavor that sometimes I wish I lived through the 40's - 50's when it was really appreciated. With all the great material like this on KZbin, I sense a big comeback happening! Fantastic work!

[@andymilsten9096]

The enjoyment on each of their faces is a joy to see in every tune they’re playing is awesome! The way they approach this is just as much of a joy to watch too.

[@rezkyaditya2935]

That was uncut play.. good job..

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Awesome, guys! ….Thanks, and it's great to see young cats keeping the tradition alive, and well.

[@thomasjin1415]

Wow... Didn’t think i’d spot you here! Greetings!

[@froogmaster7869]

Hey kent

[@nickvatis]

*You must not accent the nut*

[@4kaddi]

Hockey Highlights salt PEAnuts

[@sleezhvh1069]

Hockey Highlights dizzy Gillespie

[@CadenUnnasch]

I don't wanna hear no nuts accented here tonight

[@matthewbartley8326]

This is so pure😂

[@lupii7355]

👌 One does not simply accent the nut

[@morganriddiford2646]

This year I had to write a research paper for school on any topic and I picked Louis Armstrong and it was amazing to learn more about him!!!

[@darkpriest7945]

You have gained my respect and appreciation. I am sure that playing Giant Steps wasn't an easy one but you did it so well. And I knew this was only a project but it deserves all the love.

[@drecool6976]

Love the way these fine young musicians execute some of the greatest jazz standards ever.

[@roastedtomatoes2926]

One of the best videos I've seen on this subject! It's very informative without taking too much of the viewers time.

[@garvinbushell4292]

Bassist was incredible! Thank you for keeping our(Americans) art form alive. If my father(Garvin Bushell) one of the creators of our music was still alive, he’s tip his hat to all of you! Thank you for keeping jazz alive!!!

[@Carlosconga]

I loved the way that many of the eras were fluidly stringed together. Here’s a few ideas if y’all decide to make a sequel. I would have liked to hear about are the crossover between the black church and jazz- how they both effected each other and influenced vocalists and organ players. Also jazz prior to the 30’s Louie Armstrong- yeah he transitioned jazz from Dixieland to swing but what was Dixieland or second line? What were the differences and during what social activities were second line and brass band used? Without this it’s hard to know where Louie drew his inspirations for swing.

[@ihapiece]

that transition from my favorite things to take five was so damn smooth

[@Jodiode123]

I show this to my General Music classes every marking period before and after our brief study of jazz music. Well done, boys!

[@Richmonky48]

Goodbye pork pie hat is my absolute favorite jazz standard, so much soul and passion was put into the composition and it shows

[@legopachycephalosaurus6825]

I can’t tell you how happy I am to see how many people are appreciating the bass, This was lit.

[@magsp5496]

I love this so much! I'm drawing on the history of jazz as the main subject of my AP art portfolio and this is a really amazing, useful video for the subject. I've been singing jazz for almost seven years now so it's a huge love of mine...many thanks for this! Y'all really embody the reason why I (and many others) love jazz so much.

[@nancyfemrite4855]

Thank you for this video! I used it in our homeschool music class. I love that it was done by high-schoolers.

[@chief9626]

bye bye blackbird piano intro is killer my ears just melted at that

[@BenjaminCollinMusic]

You guys did a great job of defining something that is hard to define... its jazz... great job.

[@hezekiahdaggett2179]

One of my favorite videos online thank you

[@HighFlyingAddict]

As a New Orleans native, born and bred, who was educated on this music early on, you all educated the history of Jazz so well! Cudos and applause! ⚜️

[@CoolKoon]

Even though swing is notably absent from the video, it's still a great guide through the history of jazz and it's obvious you put a lot of effort not only into the songs, but also the research for the script. Well done ;)

[@chucksweet00]

"you never know what jazz is" then start explaining jazz

[@teeteejay001]

Chuck Sweet the point of that quote is that jazz can’t be summarized in a sentence, or even a video like this one. This video is not a comprehensive list or analysis, either.

[@adrianguev1294]

Chuck Sweet I guess what he was trying to say was that you have to experience it and see it to know what it is.. pretty sure thats what he meant to say in my own words

[@danielcrook82]

This video doesn't explain what jazz is, but its history. Those are two distinct topics

[@olivermazurek4483]

Yo don't be such a asshole I am pretty sure they know more than you

[@ccr-qd8vi]

What they were trying to say is dont be a jerk

[@johnscott2964]

So very nice to see some kids play who have actually had training!!!!! These kids were even in tune!!!!

[@jakobhartzmusic9992]

2:06 i was so happy when i heard this! i love this piece!

[@JorgeyNicolemusic]

Great video! We learned a lot and enjoyed your performance!

[@dadaismotienekasepta]

This is amazing! You missed legendady jazz fusion/big band conductor and virtuoso guitar player Lil Wayne tho but i loved the vid!

[@MaxRamos8]

Chuck magione

[@gabethebabe8187]

Holy crap this is underrated lol

[@lohansubramaniam6839]

The legendary creator of the Lil Wayntetonic scale

[@marciec8003]

Why this gives me old snoopy peanut stories vibes, definitely my new comfort video… thanks for uploading

[@BlikeNave]

Very informative. I loosely knew most of this stuff through classes or experience, but to have a cohesive and entertaining piece that wraps it all up is very nice. Great work!

[@justinlaboy6837]

yeah guys! sounding great. brings back good memories of me and my friends jamming in our HS band room in the late 90's and all the gigs we played and trips we went on. great times. nice vid

[@ariaquacki3802]

I just want a full instrumental version of this please ;3; This is so good, I'm loving it.

[@kris242]

I hope every single one of you got an A for this project lol. So incredibly well researched and rehearsed. As a music teacher myself, I’d by tearing up with pride over this presentation ❤️

[@chimaerakid]

And today? Today we got Snarky Puppy. And I’m happy for that.

[@kejuenak3835]

Froyo Netr Yeahhh!!

[@leowurgaftmusic8957]

YEEEES

[@bruno_semi]

Dont miss out on JCs Djesse vol.3

[@johnnymarin5035]

Trioacapes!

[@AmmoniteDragon]

I went to the same community college at some folks from Snarky Puppy. I'm so proud.

[@ventarfield7115]

If I was decades younger and in school these are the kids I would be hanging out with. Great work 👍

[@frankfrank7921]

Nice job guys! Always great to see jazz still being remembered and played by young people. I hope you all continued in music and are now firing up the jazz bands at your respective colleges. As for the complainers, it comes with the territory. Ken Burns did a multi-part series on jazz (which I hope you've all seen) and there no end of complaining from jazz fans and musicians mostly of the "how could leave out (insert name)" variety. Play on.

[@gbadesakin]

Well done boys… I had a wide smile on my face throughout. Thanks…

[@Cornhole1]

Great job. nice history and explanation. Improv is nice. Jazz will never die because of kids like you. Excellent.

[@uglyoldmanbeaver8122]

i have watched this video over and over again, i have no idea why.

[@kalebblough8435]

Really feeling that tambourine guy right about now.

[@BeeSai7]

It's incredible how jazz has involved on those years, for me the jazz is the relaxiest style of music.

[@odydevntr985]

I really love bebop sounds , charlie parker,dizzy gillespie era

[@oserapis4802]

The bandage on the trumpeter's head tells you a lot about the kind of teacher he had x) I'M UPSET !

[@TyBritt1829]

The mere fact that you've been exposed to this history would put a smile on a lot of people who no longer walk this earth.

[@williamli7477]

Really appreciate this video. During the lock down, as I watch you tube often and saw my favorite pre 1980 music only hv million or hundreds thousands of views, instead of billions as in current music, I felt myself belongs to the forgotten era. Now I see more people still listening to nice music, and last week I was able to set up a high end hifi set to sound beautifully, i feel much better. But still sad, that the beautiful music we often heard on radio, are no longer there.

[@scienz111]

love the percussion guy

[@innerintelmarylroberts7432]

I love seeing these young players enjoying playing old Jazz! How wonderful 💕

[@BryceRogers_]

Loved this. Good work!

[@colour_bloo]

The camaraderie between the trumpet and sax player is pretty heartwarming tbh. ❤️

[@infomercialdaddy9200]

I would say that A Love Supreme is arguably Coltrane's most famous work. Although the two mentioned were influential as well.

[@infomercialdaddy9200]

Can't argue with that

[@tonyschillaci1044]

Blue train too

[@Symphonicrockfran]

Post Bop masterpiece

[@jessicasketchley6694]

Thank you for supplementing my mini-listening unit on Jazz for my Elementary students - so wonderful to see young players explaining a genre using different styles and playing so well - congratulations!

[@tobythetaaco8509]

Excellent playing, especially the Coltrane sax parts. Drummer might want to work on his double time swing though!

[@matveymosolov5165]

toby thetaaco are you serious?? The Coltrane sax parts made me throw up . The boy plays insanely bad!

[@som3thingelse217]

yea well your haircut makes me wanna throw up

[@MattBlueshift]

It wasnt quite my tempo.

[@matveymosolov5165]

Som3thing Else ,oh my god 😂😂😂.

[@confusedarmchairphilosopher]

@@matveymosolov5165 agree i twistet in agony But you cant really blame him when he played coltrane.

[@The2009zineb]

i've been searching for a documentary which would display the history of jazz fully not just a decade, and i'm glad i found this, it was really cool. thanks a lot

[@johnnymartini4989]

I wished you guys would’ve played moanin once you got to charles mingus haha

[@epicman7982]

JohnnyMartini legendary song

[@brownkemosabe]

@@epicman7982yes but Bobby Timmons wrote it originally and it was performed during his time with the Jazz Messengers

[@weldin]

@@brownkemosabe Not that Moanin' with the Jazz Messengers, Moanin' by Charles Mingus. Two different pieces.

[@CD-tj3hg]

Coulda handed the percussion guy in the background a bari sax and that would've been incredible lol

[@usedtissue1073]

@@brownkemosabe 2 different songs

[@howardwoodard4754]

These kids are awesome! It is so hard to find people to jam with. You guys have a great band with an absolutely wonderful sound!!! I hope to hear you guys live in concert one day. The music played in this video spanned eras and artists, and the information is priceless. Keep playing, learning, and sharing your knowledge and sound. Much love, respect, and many blessings to you all!!

[@SwopTheMop]

props to the guy on the tambourine

[@moments_with_IH]

The Real MVP lol

[@sellobodibe5888]

This kids done a remarkable job covering a fair spectrum of jazz within their knowledge and exposure..One could wished them well and hope that they pursue career in jazz.

[@IsaqueLopesCampello]

This is not only really well made and informative, but also an awesome list of songs and artist for me to get into jazz and start learning about it. Thanks!

[@ianmoore5502]

How do you like a video twice That smooth transition into Take Five just about stole my heart. You are all very talented and skilled! Please never stop playing and growing your careers!

[@aloysius260500]

9:10 for Giant Steps

[@jonathanmurillo9616]

I've rewatched this video so many times the fact that it is 6 year old is so amazing

[@bonusduckmann9997]

This is very cool. Idk why cdza stopped doing these types of videos

[@evenflowcss]

Glad to see Jazz music still being appreciated among young people of this generation! Keep at it guys!

[@leo50perez]

Ay yo, y'all on that good shit.

[@jazz_bass_lick]

As a bass player, that bass was absolutely awesome! Good job to all of you!

[@billypilgrim1]

The trumpet player angered the teacher for not keeping tempo and got a chair to the back of the head

[@jaidentrail6973]

LMFAO

[@caidencollins7696]

This is 4 years old? And it only came in my recommendations today? Wtf KZbin. Amazing video.

[@Ainsley.Silver]

wheres bill evans ?

[@andreasangvik2706]

Who?

[@francescotavaglione5271]

I was asking myself the same thing

[@itsmejt9283]

came here for Bill Evans and disappointed....😔

[@SightCentralVideos]

Seriously?

[@SightCentralVideos]

Seriously?

[@damitadefreece3529]

You gentlemen are very talented and good 👍🏽. Thank you for the great music 🎶🎶🎶

[@javierbenez7438]

I had a fever until about 12:12

[@henrywerner2679]

Quality comment

[@dgmanTUBE]

Good job. Take all the critics- from those who thought they know more and keep it for them self- as your energy to deliver more good work. Your effort to introduce jazz to next generation deserved to get a thumbs up.

[@disagreedatta3378]

Greatest content!

[@CelloSeanMuller]

The Sound of Jazz according to secondary students. Great informational quality (far better than a large majority videos) with fairly good playing for their age.

[@edderek1948]

Paul desmond played alto

[@fishyprod.5622]

Yea come on guys

[@josue.guevara]

Was about to say this.

[@MandelTräd]

He also played the clarinet. He never really preformed with it but still...

[@ZukosWorld]

Cowbell was amazing thank you for the classic video

[@benkockert982]

I wish a had dudes like you at my school

[@lukerussell2203]

I liked it but y’all ended before the real golden age of fusion weather report

[@MrTravisk123]

Luke Russell true!

[@gtheskater]

and mahavishnu/billy cobham/jean luc ponty/pat metheny

[@weshayward2558]

They didn’t really have the composition for that but it would have been cool

[@henryfornstonzu8451]

Hip hop and jazz has fused. Part 2!

[@steelmanval6330]

Fusion? You mean confusion...?

[@eli9187]

All of you are awesome musicians!!

[@TrophyBoiii]

Cool video, you're all good musicians for your age! One note though: "Take Five" wasn't composed by Dave Brubeck, that's a common misconception. It was actuallly written by his saxxophone player Paul Desmond.

[@maxim_hue6089]

Great bassist!

[@thebigbison9949]

Wow you guys are doing great! I love all of it! Constructive criticism: You guys should wear a theme, like suit and ties or something else. Makes you guys LOOK well put together and like you mean it. Then, you prove it when you play. Anyway, great job!

[@eyumbreal6305]

TheBigBison I dunno man. I low key like their school look. Makes me feel like I’m in class rather than being schooled you know? 😂😂

[@thebigbison9949]

You got a point there😂 Rock on🤘🏻

[@trailblazers740]

TheBigBison agreed. Even just more out together or grown look would pull this together

[@johnraftopoulos9755]

agreed....the professionalism of the group will be greatly improved and even if they are not professionals they could easily pass as a well experienced group with the exquisite sound the produce!

[@archie1336]

Jazz isn’t formal!

[@saitojharry]

Reminds me ao much of the CDZA videos i used to watch back then. Love it! 😊❤

[@gsco82]

Very good video, covering a lot of the long and detailed story of jazz. A couple of suggestions: You could have spent a little more time on Big Band music, as it was a very popular form of music in the 1930s and 1940s. Glen Miller played a critical role in developing Big Band. You ended your history too soon--free jazz and fusion deserve a mention.

[@89gerardo]

greg sco and debussy :p

[@Checkmate1138]

Chameleon and other songs were fusion, though.

[@CoolKoon]

greg sco Yeah, I was missing swing from this video too (it was THE most influential sub-genre of jazz that made it famous throughout the whole Western world), but covering that would've made this video twice as long I suppose :P

[@huntrrams]

I would love to hear Bossa Nova

[@CoolKoon]

moviemagic You're always free to play a bossa nova song yourself and record it....