The Robert Glasper Experiment - Let It Ride (Live NSJ 2014)

Recorded on Friday, July 11th 2014
North Sea Jazz Festival, Rotterdam, Ahoy, Maas
With Metropole Orkest, Vince Mendoza (conductor)
Casey Benjamin (alto saxophone, vocoder)
Robert Glasper (piano, keyboards)
Derrick Hodge (bass)
Mark Colenburg (drums)

[@tiffanipatterson3407]

Rest in peace King. May your music and melody and style and grace be remembered forever Casey Benjamin.

[@montaviousmontfort]

Dang I didn’t even know he died that made me sad but im grateful for the music he left behind I remember the first time hearing this song it made me emotional May he Rest In Paradise ❤

[@jamiledickson6442]

RIP Casey Benjamin! Your music soothed our soul and will live on in our hearts! 😢

[@cxg88]

Rip to Casey Benjamin, one of the greats.

[@Rahqee]

😢😢RIP Casey Benjamin, you were a giant and a genius.....

[@NIEPNutrition]

Dude killed the sax solo and sat back down like he did nothing.The look on his face was like "💩,I have to do my taxes when I get home."

[@shirtxl]

😂 Nailed it. His buddies were digging it way more than he did.

[@Zonno5]

Another day at the office.

[@justjen1682]

Got damn! 🥴

[@eseoraka]

Lol. For real, Man.

[@emmanuelebin9427]

What a comment! So true. He meant business. I love it.

[@melviniksimmonslcsw8026]

RIP Casey Benjamin 😢

[@boilkmusic]

Rest in Peace, Casey Benjamin… 😢❤

[@VINYLCRATE]

RIP Casey. We'll miss you, man.

[@HeatleyBros]

I just met a guy at a bar and we started talking music, he was like “you MUST listen to Robert Glasper”. Excellent recommendation. 🎉

[@jessecole1531]

R.I.P Casey Benjamin 🙏🏿

[@AaronMatthews71]

Man im so sad on his passing. What talented and beautiful human being. RIP

[@JazzStoryForBullet]

RIP Casey Benjamin ((

[@zahrahawaleh1515]

How the drummer keeps that pace I don't know. Actual real time drum and base👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@kashifkelley8235]

That white man played the hell out that saxophone then put it down like that goodness didn't just take place. DAMN this song gets better every time I hear it!

[@dreaspagner7917]

HahahhHH I thought I was the only one who said this till I seen ur comment 😂😂 😂

[@Sweet_Jazz]

What a boss.

[@michele6375]

I love it! This footage video deserves more positive reviews!!!

[@jamesholidayjr7889]

RIP Casey🙏 The orchestra sounds incredible

[@Mootylal]

Anyone listening to 4:50 already know the sax guy was about to BLAZE. He was already mirroring runs in the background during Rob's solo. WHEWWWWW!

[@pablito162]

I love this orchestration how the harmonies are being voiced through different orchestral sections - Bravo

[@polobear62]

Amazing art , RIP Casey

[@janellchisholm2281]

That’s 1 bad ass orchestra playing with them!!!❤

[@jessicaonuorah3330]

What an arrangement.... Gosh... Am lost for words.

[@Beetwixt_N._Janeen2112]

_I am moved to tears_ - GORGEOUS!!

[@loumariagibbs2842]

The best !!!!

[@badman231177]

Same here. More than once.

[@marksimmonsjr.4520]

That intro 🤩🔥🔥

[@slartibartfast5031]

Yeah .. ikr that's why I put it in there... prelude to love

[@nikkismith8447]

This is my favorite Glasper song...I just cried...SO BEAUTIFUL

[@slartibartfast5031]

Hope they were tears of joy ! Let the ride be something wonderful.

[@sjjones7497]

His musical frequency will not be forgotten….RIP Casey Benjamin

[@cynthiajones2764]

I just got in tune with Robert Glasper about a year ago. I love the way his brilliant band collaborates with so many diverse musicians and vocalists and makes it all brand new!

[@jtillmon]

This is probably the dopest thing I’ve ever seen in my life!!!! Period....

[@JungleYT]

Mann, the whole damned concert is a *Masterpiece!*

[@DaMan1964]

@@JungleYT except for our man on the synthesiser .. wrecks it all sorry just my opinion.

[@justjen1682]

It’s heaven

[@bulltrash1234]

You ever want something to never end, my goodness this felt good!!!

[@thepatshowonwp]

I don't know why I'm surprised Rob has worked with Metropole Orkestra, they only work with the best.💟 They are truly progressive.

[@traciwilsoncaswell7589]

This was amazing.

[@eseoraka]

Unexpected, Unusual, Unique, Experimental, Exceptional and Magical music

[@slartibartfast5031]

YES that's why I share

[@quantumo2099]

I love that vocoder feel

[@throwscoach3808]

This arrangement is everything I'd hoped it would be and so much more...

[@slartibartfast5031]

Thanks coach ! Spread your wisdom !

[@Tinkaoeslady]

I love this arrangement

[@slartibartfast5031]

Hey ! It's pure class. Metropole Orkest.

[@cecilsmith1725]

I dont know what to say taking music to heaven wow

[@haz2842]

Imagine a drum and bass remix of this song. How amazing would it be and also the sax. Dafuq? How is my man acting like nothing magical just happened? Also can we please appreciate that keyboard melody .Wow. The whole song is a transcendental moment ✨ 🌟 ✨✨

[@faint.static]

The original is pretty much a dnb tune > kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5rbaZSFqLKGeqc

[@Haryel1987]

idk what you call drum & bass but for me this right here its TRUE DnB

[@b4b516]

With all the permutation, this is more jungle than DnB

[@howardforti9865]

Leo Janssen on sax - pure magic

[@zolo120mil]

Greatness sound Robert Glasper!!! I wish Norah Jones did the vocals live or either on a background screen!!!

[@cynthiajones2764]

I love Norah Jones' version more because the vocals are natural and I love the snare drum in her version! Everyday I listen to it.! I love this song.

[@zolo120mil]

@@cynthiajones2764 I'm with you Cynthia!!! I wish Nora and Robert Glasper Experiment would perform this HIT song live one day!!

[@RyKells]

No way. This version of the vocals is SO much better imo. It kills me the recorded version isn’t like this!

[@chiefinspectorshine]

@@cynthiajones2764 The drummer kills every last beat like a machine and the snare pops like a thunderclap.👍🏾

[@msve5636]

The most awesome thing I've ever witnessed..

[@ishtapinks]

Such a loss for musicians and fans of great music everywhere. I'm grateful for the inspiration Casey gave so generously.

[@crystallott5735]

Beautiful

[@petrus7977]

This is not from 2014, this is from the future

[@sharonlary8390]

The wonderful Casey Benjamin...may your spirt live on.......

[@kimb4057]

The music is absolutely brilliant!!!❤❤❤❤

[@kimb4057]

I've had the pleasure of seeing The Robert Glasper Experience downtown Chicago before the pandemic and they DID NOT disappoint me at all. I didn't want to go home😂😂😂

[@bobelston6105]

The Metropole Orchestra is a fabulous outfit. Year after year they play with the cream of the crop of jazz and are sensational every time. How do they fit with Robert Glasper like hand and glove? But they do. A big hand for the musical arranger.

[@rayhunter5638]

M

[@rayhunter5638]

Excellent!

[@blessingsdinake1026]

What a performance!

[@nekoeyes]

I love that everyone playing looks like they are really enjoying the music ^_^

[@slartibartfast5031]

When you see that.. there must be something good !

[@razmatazzsi2293]

Referring to the Strong section, it's impossible to play like this and not enjoy what you are playing. Impossible! It's a form that f self expression. Not an obligation or a choice. They are one Soul and it's evident

[@slartibartfast5031]

@@razmatazzsi2293 ... Exactly !

[@charlesa.mitchelljr.1278]

Its a incredible piece... the greatness of it all is amazing ...Bravo !!!👏 !!

[@emeryrushmo]

RIP Brother Benjamin. When you touched music, we felt you. Thank you Casey!

[@cordeliakates6044]

Yes remembered forever! Such a sad great loss!😢💔😢🥰☮️

[@bluefoxpatton]

I've gotten to the point that I believe Casey really sounds that way when he talks...AMAZING!!!

[@slartibartfast5031]

It takes a lot to sound like Casey... His skills are quite something

[@quantumo2099]

Hear you....love the vocoder! And appreciate the uniqueness it brings

[@vtaylor6349]

Fantastic!! The entire piece feeds the soul of all, the strings are amazing!

[@quantumo2099]

Strings enrich it, I agree

[@razmatazzsi2293]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Wardog01Actual]

The Metropole Orkest is one of the greatest gifts to music. I hope to shake hands with you fine ladies and gentlemen before I die.

[@AllStarsOfComedy]

When Jazz meets Orchestra, & at the end all of the orchestra is smiling ...

[@slartibartfast5031]

...then we know the chemistry worked both ways.

[@quantumo2099]

Success

[@NK-dl2nc]

Epic orchestra.... What a sound and what a great combination. Mind blowing!

[@RestorationEdenMinistries]

Paradise!!!!

[@jacquelinesmith3275]

Came along for the ride, and what a ride, class😋

[@born2day]

Amazing! Love this version with the jazz orchestra.

[@richardbraithwaite9653]

Beautiful ........high class.....

[@RapSensei]

Oh my goodness, that intro!!!

[@chulamia628]

I loved the look on the other sax player's face! They may not be friends anymore.

[@CarrollSRich]

Robert Glasper "the great"!!!

[@Red_plushbearprodutionsoffical]

Bravo 👏 they did that whew and the sax player 👏 the whole thing was fire 🔥!

[@royabrown8774]

Hey man, you brothers and sisters in seeing that sax from the brother, you see the professional musicians of Europe & America making it - do-what-it -do !!!!

[@slartibartfast5031]

We All Try ... do Good ! Thx

[@dtlaking333]

The way all the different instruments blend together! Amazing

[@badman231177]

Was looking for someone to chop this up since it was taken down from youtube. Thanks Slarti.

[@godjango7058]

RIP Casey 💜💜

[@Keyshawn..]

Pure Art 🔥

[@KelvinOtis]

Excellent.

[@robthemod58]

I’m out of superlatives to describe this….just, wow! Thanks for the upload. X

[@slartibartfast5031]

X me and I X You back :) Thanks Rob , done with pleasure

[@anitacanada1824]

AMAZING sounds, movement, rhythms, art ...

[@LudvikKarlsson]

6:00 Wow

[@vinc2224]

Ascoltare questo musica , mi da una carica emotiva pazzesca !!!! Da pelle d'oca !!!!

[@vigochestor3371]

BRILLIANT !!!!!

[@Anosre]

Music is so magical !! It could change the world.

[@kleef1895]

I need an extended and remix version of this... all players... phenomenal. I'd also like to hear the vocals with and without the reverb. I want to know what he's saying... that joy is contagious

[@tanyataylor9936]

Outstanding ❤️

[@rawanduncutreviews9655]

Look what can be created if all of us continue to stay and work together...MAGIC CAN BE MADE....THE POWER OF US

[@RamIllI]

- Let's just get together and calmly play jazz. Meanwhile saxophonist: not on my shift :D

[@lw6323]

All I can do is shake my head. 😏 Just blown away by this version. I’m biased because I already loved the Norah Jones version.

[@cordeliakates6044]

Me too! I agree😊

[@shaymeyers2542]

That was superb!❤

[@vahaunb8851]

The sax was awesome...no doubt but can the volinist , flutest , and drummer get some praise too?.... LoL The Volinist were the absolute truth ! ....took you on a serious ride..... Almost spiritual....😏 Everyone did great....this is what excellence looks like...

[@slartibartfast5031]

Hey they all made it wonderful! And yes.. the violinist was totally committed..

[@stephaniejones1463]

Recent RG convert. I have played this track so many times today that I'm in a differeng friggin' dimension now! Utterly sublime. From the expert use of the vocoder and the raspiness of the singer's voice (also love the big grin and those lovely big teeth!) to the absolute nonchalance of the saxophonist, who took us to another place with that solo, then sat down like "no big ting dudes, I do better than this every day before lunch!" All this combined with RG's excellence on the keyboard and the exquisite orchestral manoevres, I'm done! Gratitude in abundance RG and crew ❤🎉

[@h.donnellgrayiii4276]

BRILLIANT

[@reginaldsimmons4600]

Love it!! It’s just good!!

[@brentscheidt]

Inspired

[@cordeliakates6044]

Casey made every song he did special ❤😢

[@simonskov3776]

Thank you posting

[@KSUBIKAYY]

You’re The Real MVP

[@JoBeeProject]

Casey....😢😢❤❤❤

[@patrickselden5747]

Yes. ☝️😎

[@bornrich1624]

An Incredible Collaboration! What A Combination Of Musical Expression!

[@kaelynmazyck1273]

Speechless wtf

[@novalkel]

Robert you are the baddest dude on the planet

[@marizeteazevedocosta47]

Lindooooooo. Brasil.

[@hadiyyahsekhemet6721]

Yes! I let it ride!! Dope!🙌🏾

[@timothyt1273]

Hot on fire!!!!!!!!

[@johniewilliams7734]

Magnificent 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👇🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@Mart7155]

El batería, no se puede creer, me encanta lo fino que es este tío.

[@70hophip]

RIP Casey one of the greatest

[@StingBear]

sax player absolutely KILLED it

[@berthoeben]

RIP Casey!!!