"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

[@lyntedrockley7295]

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

[@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.

[@bastienbroussard]

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

[@diegosrc27]

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

[@xxczerxx]

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

[@DIDHEJUST]

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

[@ericperry1861]

Yup, transcribing this one

[@carlstewart3708]

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

[@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

[@a.j.nicoll477]

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

[@realfellaz]

i cant stop watching this

[@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

[@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.

[@jubnx2781]

I love how he counts in

[@52ndst97]

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

[@ryliefabian2922]

bro patrick just viben.. love this

[@altariabeats]

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

[@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!

[@pbh07]

6:35 was a feel!

[@tevyetev]

I absolutely love this

[@willkeiter9752]

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

[@AkilHenry]

Beautiful!

[@jimbutler2784]

Powerful!

[@Joe_Landry]

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

[@BehindTheScreen118]

This is incredible. Beautiful piece.

[@maexmaestermann471]

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

[@stack80]

Patrick always blows me away, absolutely incredible 🤯

[@Waylanification]

Fantastic!

[@BeeMo410]

Incredible!!

[@emilbrannmark]

Patrick is incredible! Really need more of him!

[@robstevens9590]

Awesome!

[@roger65er]

Instant classic, killer tune!!!!

[@dk7472]

Now that was fire

[@samsantanamusic]

Love the expressiveness of the sax playing here

[@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!!

[@cdpmusiconline]

You guys sound great!!!

[@schadracemilca6532]

Really beautiful.. wow🙏🏿

[@ezra1992]

love this guys alto sound

[@brone616]

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

[@hermantoothrot3642]

great and powerful composition, perfectly executed

[@addisonm.2685]

Unreal. Absolutely unreal.

[@googlywoogly7294]

Amazing

[@jashajazz8646]

Fantastisch!

[@jamesnkudu89]

Woooow the melody riff is amazing

[@andresfernandez6265]

Fucking legendary 🔥🎷 Saxologic needs to react to this rn

[@lavenderfana3137]

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

[@yotambronsky9990]

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

[@brandonblake8488]

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

[@jacobrippe]

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

[@codfather6583]

Awesome

[@ArthurHolloway-hr5zt]

These cats are just fantastic!!!!!

[@giuseppepapagni3366]

Bravissimii

[@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

[@brocksamson8634]

Love this. Thank you all

[@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?)

[@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

[@theezraniangovernment9302]

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

[@ViniciusRibeiro-sn8hu]

❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@MrBlonde351]

Nice

[@farmpunk_dan]

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

[@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

[@jmzt3187]

wow, just ensorcelling

[@Crunkboy415]

Sounds a bit like early 60s Coltrane, Tyner, and Jones.

[@baritone90]

Tinny sounding piano but very good combo sound overall