"These Blues" // Patrick Bartley, Julian Lee w/Emmet Cohen Trio

Internet debut of my original composition, "These Blues (Are All I've Got)", performed live on stream at Emmet's Place.
Until recently, I found myself so preoccupied with working as a sideman that I never felt mentally rested enough to compose something earnestly. However, an exception is created when stress or tragedy strikes so hard that I can kind of only think of resorting to the only place I can feel confidence in expressing myself. When thinking about the ultimate loneliness, pondering on what I can always count on no matter what I experience in my life, there seemed to be one area I could think of: the blues.
The blues have an infinite amount of colors within... and I think of the blues in every musical context possible. It's the most powerful and visceral expression I know. I don't think it's as much of a defined/specific sound as it is a general feeling that has a specific intent behind it. With that in mind, I find that I can combine every aspect of music that speaks to me and translate it through the blues. That leads me to believe that, above all else, these blues are really all I've got.
Thanks for watching. More to come from this session.
Patrick Bartley - Alto Sax
Julian Lee - Tenor Sax
Emmet Cohen - Piano
Yasushi Nakamura - Bass
Kyle Poole - Drums
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[@kornblazer]

Patrick is about to enter his jazz legend era.

[@yaboi-km2qn]

the guy's got the chops

[@yarpyarp85]

Yes indeed, such an amazing talent and artist. ❤

[@jorymil]

Oh yeah he is! Really want to see him live at some point; might just have to visit Japan now 🙂

[@farmpunk_dan]

I think that era hit with “after you’ve gone”

[@danieldemaris2975]

Been there ^^ and exactly

[@BahDuhBing]

Pat must have a "Vibrato on" button on his horn. Its too immaculate

[@bastienbroussard]

This performance is incredible. Omg these melodies, these chords, these solos, these musicians. Insane

[@Luigispagnoletti1]

These blues

[@yotambronsky9990]

Kyle is just so egolessly floating on the set one with the room one with the music

[@lyntedrockley7295]

I hope the guys who live downstairs appreciate this as much as we all do. Thankyou Patrick. Life Affirmingly glorious!

[@diegosrc27]

I can't get this song out of my head, its soo good

[@niklunoe]

In his notes above Mr. Bartley, the virtuoso on his instrument, indicates that it only is “when stress or tragedy strike so hard,” that he gains confidence to also compose. None of us want him to suffer - but one can only be grateful that he is capable of transforming agony into such great music.

[@DIDHEJUST]

Gut wrenching , mournful, powerful playing, thanks for your music Patrick!

[@xxczerxx]

Patrick's phrasing is just nuts, he genuinely is a poet on the sax

[@prolixsicklicks]

Incredible composition brought to life with these killer cats! And dat alto tone, holy shit. I'm much more of a tenor sax fan, but my jaw dropped when Patrick played the first phrase. Really powerful stuff.

[@cooldebt]

Pat is also the only performer I really enjoy on soprano sax. Normally, to my ear, it sounds like a kazoo but Pat just infuses it with such groove and feel. ‘Price’ from Metagroove is the track.

[@timsmith3221]

This typa shit is the reason Im going on to get my masters in jazz To be able to conceptualize, compose and execute a tune with such a high level of artistic and emotional expression blows my mind Well fuckin done pat and co

[@GarrettPod]

Holy god that was next level

[@realfellaz]

i cant stop watching this

[@nemesisprime0213]

The power behind it is simply insane. So good

[@AlligatorGod]

Always wondered what it was like to hear Trane or someone else legendary come out with new classic material as it was happening- now I think I have an idea - thanks for the absolutely transcendental music , brother 🙏 and those drums and piano too tho like wow

[@52ndst97]

This is incredible! This is some Trane-level emotion right here! Thank you!

[@a.j.nicoll477]

This is complete medicine for the soul! This encompassed The Blues in every sense of the term.

[@Premiocj]

The transition into the next phrase at 5:50 is masterful

[@ArthurHolloway-hr5zt]

These cats are just fantastic!!!!!

[@chuckvedrene703]

C'mon with the C'mon! Layin it flat out. Thank you from my heart. Need a donation page bruh. Wallets need to support this medicine.

[@altariabeats]

The melody takes me back to GSC victory road....awesome composition. Going to listen to this on repeat, looking forward to hearing more!!

[@BeavisII]

I cannot help but hear Kurt Rosenwinkel killing on this powerful masterpiece... I think that he would murder this tune alongside all of you!!

[@willkeiter9752]

Beautiful composition, even more beautiful playing. Thank you Mr. Bartley!

[@ryliefabian2922]

bro patrick just viben.. love this

[@RandomSwill888]

this might be the absolute best song ive ever heard, think its without a doubt Pat's best song so far, goat stuff

[@quartzofcourse]

after hearing your compositions on stream that one time, i always wanted more and actual performances of them, excited for more to come!

[@jubnx2781]

I love how he counts in

[@Oscar-Quiroz]

Patrick made me feel things

[@emilbrannmark]

Patrick is incredible! Really need more of him!

[@roger65er]

Instant classic, killer tune!!!!

[@realkennyg3714]

i saw julian lee at a show when out school went to new orleans, this is so awesome!!!!!

[@pbh07]

6:35 was a feel!

[@addisonm.2685]

Unreal. Absolutely unreal.

[@samsantanamusic]

Love the expressiveness of the sax playing here

[@bonggoat]

I started with your Giant Steps...WOW. Off the chain then you took it to another level with these blues....played it 4 times. Is now my daily bread. You would be a good addition to the Cuban, Montreal or any of the Jazz Festivals. I'm going to subscribe so I can get to see you live no matter where you are in the world in the next 12 months. These BLUES FAN.BDA

[@stack80]

Patrick always blows me away, absolutely incredible 🤯

[@lavenderfana3137]

I love this is much, it melts away the fatigue after a long day. Very emotionally impactful, nice stuff!!!❤❤❤

[@brone616]

Awesome song man!! I'm praying you release an album!

[@jashajazz8646]

Fantastisch!

[@emilcamusic]

Really beautiful.. wow🙏🏿

[@maexmaestermann471]

This is AMAZING!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@BehindTheScreen118]

This is incredible. Beautiful piece.

[@giuseppepapagni3366]

Bravissimii

[@googlywoogly7294]

Amazing

[@takasumi8850]

Seriously cool. I really hope you come to Japan one day and do some live shows!

[@sanguis77]

He just moved to Japan!

[@bobroberts6812]

Who moved to Japan?

[@kornblazer]

@@bobroberts6812 patrick did

[@dk7472]

Now that was fire

[@cooldebt]

Absolutely brilliant composition (obviously coming from a deep place) and the execution just astounding! More original compositions please 💕(Are you also going to put up Reach for God?)

[@hermantoothrot3642]

great and powerful composition, perfectly executed

[@Joe_Landry]

Glad you're uploading it seperately cause that was my favorite one from the set, this song hits the feels

[@ezra1992]

love this guys alto sound

[@jamesnkudu89]

Woooow the melody riff is amazing

[@BeeMo410]

Incredible!!

[@AkilHenry]

Beautiful!

[@Waylanification]

Fantastic!

[@tevyetev]

I absolutely love this

[@robstevens9590]

Awesome!

[@brocksamson8634]

Love this. Thank you all

[@ericperry1861]

Yup, transcribing this one

[@jacobrippe]

Legendary stuff Patrick. Man how I wish I could come out and play with you guys!

[@codfather6583]

Awesome

[@cdpmusiconline]

You guys sound great!!!

[@jimbutler2784]

Powerful!

[@andresfernandez6265]

Fucking legendary 🔥🎷 Saxologic needs to react to this rn

[@theezraniangovernment9302]

Yo, can anybody get me that chord progression? I'm having trouble tryna figure it out.

[@brandonblake8488]

Will a score for this piece be published? I'd love to be able to play this amazing tune.

[@ryumi2000]

this shits too good

[@tibpth.S-ofun.8394]

Mr. bartley is really an improvisation genius and a saxophone goat i have to say honestly. His sounds and musicality are so unique..❤ The only thing that man could criticize about his playing, if so possible that was, is sometimes the ending of his phrases. Sometimes, i feel that he is lacking some air and length in the end of certain phrases. But, really a perdonnal detail😅

[@viniciusribeirosax]

❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@MrBlonde351]

Nice

[@farmpunk_dan]

Anyone know if a higher quality audio version of this exists? (Not that this is bad or anything, just curious)

[@makmak-cb8fw]

Genau

[@jmzt3187]

wow, just ensorcelling

[@algonzosax]

Upcoming release??

[@thedom7bros828]

anywhere i could buy an arrangement for my combo?

[@brycereyes7062]

Prolly just gonna have to transcribe the parts he has a version on Spotify with his dreamweaver group

[@baritone90]

Tinny sounding piano but very good combo sound overall