Tuba Skinny -"Just A Closer Walk" -- * Tip the band at Venmo.com. More at Digitalalexa

Royal St 4/18/14
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[@bucksix1]

I am a tremendous fan of Tuba Skinny I can't get enough, but this one takes the gold medal. I have watched and listened to it many many times yet every time my tears flow like Niagara Falls. They are NOT tears of sadness but tears of joy. I say to the group you have made an 85 year old man feel 25 again. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mutualbeard]

The same for 62 year old!

[@gordonpage2173]

Same for me gordon page a 93 year old

[@TenienteDan2023]

me too

[@anthonymahoney4329]

Me too at 84

[@michaelbovee2477]

I'm not crying. I have something in my eye.😢

[@arronjoseph1212]

The best thing about New Orleans, is you walk along and find this traditional music ,and you know you came to the right place.

[@bucksix1]

I am 85 and even though I plan to live for many more years my kids know that I want this one played at my funeral.

[@philnewton3096]

im 80 on wed and know that will keep.delay me /not think of mine !

[@1alexcody]

are you still with us? Jay

[@joesurfer9754]

Have you ever seen a new Orleans Jazz Funeral? That's how I would like to have a funeral.

[@montmorencyclutch-ryder1685]

@@joesurfer9754 "Second Line Music"

[@WalkOverHotCoal]

I hope that will be a long way off yet. However, if you do finally decided to kick it, then please don't forget to tip the band.

[@MrBlinkee]

Don't know what's wrong with those that thumb downed this video. But watching and listening to this makes me wish I were privileged to be there taking this in in person on such a beautiful day. This is the life!

[@williamfulgham2010]

I'm forever hooked and addicted to tuba skinny.

[@anthonymahoney4329]

And me I cannot go one day without at least an hour session of Tuba Skinny

[@roberttaylor2507]

Me to .." Give us this day , our daily fix "

[@alfredramet8797]

William Fulgham jean gabin

[@189grumpy]

Having just found them, I fully know I would sit and listen ALL day and not move at all

[@Mia-qt4th]

If you don't love this band & they're music you are dead inside. LOVE them all!

[@MaggieTheCat01]

I really love this woman’s voice.

[@janapourtoi]

So deep voice that I could hear Joe Watkins of George Lewis band coming through.

[@juanmartinperez8818]

MaggieTheCat01 yo tambien

[@elielugashi4938]

רק

[@jwill121459]

👍👍

[@anjou6497]

Almost in tears...but must put the cat out. 😎⚘👌💕🌿

[@marysebicheronet9611]

Bravo tubaskinny and the internet allowing us to beautiful music

[@Melody615199999]

I think this (Closer Walk with Thee) is my favorite of all they play. I keep coming back to hear it again and again.

[@UTVilla69]

Thank the Lord for Tuba Skinny

[@lotharbeckmann3795]

Let´s praise the menbers of Tuba Skinny.

[@huwking-jones4957]

I’d rather thank their natural talent

[@wgb01001]

Tuba Skinny > Grealish

[@notbraindead7298]

Amen, Brother!

[@johnfreeth1988]

From a BLUES fan totally agree

[@dominiqueottello6197]

One of the best versions of "Just a Closer Walk with Thou", if not the best, full of sensitivity. I would very much like it to be played the day I leave for a better world.

[@BDUBZ49]

*Thee

[@JiveDadson]

@@BDUBZ49 To elaborate, "thee" is objective, like "him"; "thou" is nominative, like "he".

[@janapourtoi]

So deep voice that I could hear Joe Watkins of George Lewis band coming through.

[@seldenkid48]

Satchmo is without a doubt the best ever on this song

[@DieFlabbergast]

*Closer Walk with THEE

[@dufus2273]

That clarinet player rates up there with Pete Fountain. love them all.

[@maureensmyth22]

Thank you all of you, you are so good to see and hear

[@johnc1101]

Only just discovered this wonderful, authentic band that is Tuba Skinny! I'm telling all my friends about this music - it is so well played and sung. Shaye and Erika are fantastic, but the strength of the group is their ensemble playing. We must support them through this difficult pandemic, and hope that they with come to play in the UK in 2021. Keep playing Tuba Skinny !! We LOVE it!

[@mirekvencl3962]

I.m 84. I love them....

[@edleonard4183]

Reminds me of going to my Baptist church with my mother. Great long a go memories. Thanks

[@alfonsooviedo5132]

It's amazing how people go by and don't stop to listen to these beautiful melodies that invite you to listen or dance. Excellent musicians

[@jdavison8551]

I think that makes the performance even more beautiful and “real life”

[@illusionist1956]

How I wish my Dad was here to hear this.

[@dufus2273]

my dad, gone 40 years, used to live on Royal street right where I've seen this group play numerous times. Love that Dixieland sound.

[@cecedell7889]

I wish my mom was!

[@cecedell7889]

Wish my mom was!

[@allenfriedman2441]

HE HEARS IT, & STILL WATCHING AFTER U

[@philparker1666]

Same with my dear Dad, I discovered my love for this sort of music too late

[@PopsCoffee]

Surprised but thrilled to hear Tuba Skinny play this. They tend to avoid the tunes that all the other jazz bands play. But even with this one they have so much to teach us: the tempo, the trombone statement of the theme, the lovely harmonising such as Shaye's in the second Chorus, and Erika's wonderful rubatos - in her 'Owl Call Blues' voice. Never heard it performed better.

[@jangwirtz]

wonderfully expressed

[@davidcullen6797]

Yeah, she gets that phrasing moving in the blood......supple, filled with expression. Whew.

[@davemorrish6197]

House of the raised ground sun

[@albertorico8113]

Como se llama la chica trompetista

[@michaelbovee2477]

It sounds so soulful. I can hear voices from form past generations. Beautiful!

[@anjou6497]

She sings without a microphone. So immediate and raw. Absolutely damn lovely. 😎👌

[@MarinerCayPilot]

Have never heard a better version of this classic.... love them all!

[@MarinerCayPilot]

Love the dented trombone , it must be why it sounds so great!! (I play an undented Horn; probably why no one listens to me)

[@druhboruh858]

@@MarinerCayPilot Try Magali Datzira's version; completely different :)

[@johnvyhlidal4241]

Beautiful rendition! The brass harmony is second to none!

[@johnritchie4801]

I love the nonchalant way they the make fantastic music Just demonstrates their amazing talent

[@notbraindead7298]

Your use of the word "nonchalant" is the perfect descriptor to define one of the most unique talents of this very talented group.

[@steelswarfs]

If my Mom were still alive, I know she would love this!

[@dogperson432]

Her voice is so absolutely beautiful

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

What a band, but that voice: No mic, recorded by a cell phone at a distance, and yet still angels weep.

[@censusgary]

I’ve heard this song many times, but never done so well as this. Fantastic!

[@macktheknife444]

I just happened upon this video. Never heard of Tuba Skinny before but immediately I was captivated. Excellent group of musicians. Such a lazy tempo which grabs you and won't let you go.

[@stillrestless99]

In my 75 year love affair with Dixieland Jazz - and any music from NOLA - I don't think I've ever heard a performance better than this one. Wow... is it over already? I wish it were longer. Thanks. Ed

[@BanquetNZ]

Press Replay :)

[@richardrussell9288]

stillrestless99 A@

[@valentinmarchal]

Q

[@patkeeg1]

Erika adds a slight delay that blows me away.

[@OHNOTHIMAGEN1]

*New Orleans Jazz :)

[@brookeforth]

Just can’t get enough of this superb band !! Love “closer walk” and “ yes sir, that’s my baby” Eddie no 1 fan !!

[@troddy3925]

As a 50 year old male, is it too late and strange to want to be a groupie for these guys? 😬😉 Because I could listen to them all day long and find nothing but peace and contentment! Thank you TS!!!

[@johnritchie4801]

T Roddy The only time it is to late is when you are dead and are not dead so no

[@charliebleifeld4913]

At 70 I say it is never too late .Son If you have never experienced the French Quarters , the Street performers, Bars and the chaos of New Orleans La. All I ask is What is holding you back ?

[@vernonwade-brown8980]

I am 81 and still play this kind of stuff. I just wish I could play just the once with Tuba Skinny. It reminds me so much of the mid 1950s when I used to sit in with embryo trad bands drinking scrumpy and smoking Woodbines (under age)!

[@FreeSpirit44]

I am 75 and as we are in the middle of the Covid-19 crisis at the moment I am sat writing out my Last Will and Testament and I too have listed this as one of the tunes to be played at my funeral. A superb band and Erika's rendition of this is spine-tingling. Would love to hear them live but don't think they ever come to the UK.

[@JoanKentBible]

I am 75 and in lockdown. That term would have meant nothing when you posted this comment. I have listened to this many times and here I am again. God bless you, I hope you are keeping safe.

[@MrLemontop]

I watch every Tuba Skinny video in fascination, unreal talent! That voice ❤️

[@shirleyluckhurst9658]

One of the best renditions I have heard. Could listen all day an all night.

[@helenlizzystewart4908]

Just found these guys am totally hooked

[@richardkey4289]

Helen Lizzy Stewart me too, just found this, I dig it.genui ne, honest music

[@christinemosley1475]

Just found these guys, hooked too! Dance to them all myself.

[@DanielFKoch]

Top - Super - best music I ever heard!

[@DanielFKoch]

Erika is the best

[@bjorncedervall5291]

Luxury to be awake in the middle of the night, 5 000 miles away from you (Sweden), and enjoy what you are playing. You are all great. As someone else wrote: "my father would have loved this" but that goes for me as well (I am 67).

[@saullouis]

Given this tune, Barnabus Jones is the winner of the most appropriately dressed Tuba Skinny band member award. I just returned yesterday from the two Hillsdale shows given in New York. The country-side around the Taconic State Parkway leads you to some of the most lovely and well hidden of New York State places. Not since my many years ago trips to New Orleans and the occasions to hear the Neville Brothers have I been happier to stumble upon such wonderful music.

[@karlchristianhansen2540]

Some of the very best I have ever heard in my soon 74 years jazz-listened, mange tak Tuba Skinny, så godt!!, tak

[@karlchristianhansen2540]

ok, only listened to jazz from I was 12....so only 62 years...

[@petercallaghan9851]

Australia here - thanks a million for "the great American songbook". Whty an amazing culture you have. OK, kudos over.....go.......create more!!!!!! MAGA!

[@mmkjijhuks1841]

Peter Callaghan lol

[@lassejohansson6743]

Fantastic! Tears in my eyes.

[@pompal]

Me too.

[@allene211]

Of all the versions of this song, this is my favorite. Just love it. ❤️

[@zippyduda2256]

What combined talent. Music for the soul. Long live Tuba Skinny.

[@connieclemow4273]

I love Craig Flory he puts so much into his music. This whole band is amazing...

[@elipsis000]

...why go to the ends of the earth when Al brings it to us... brings tears to the eyes...best one yet.

[@digitalalexa]

Alan Bates Glad to oblige whenever I can.

[@UKjazzbandfan]

It is even better being there Alan, especially when we heard this remarkably moving number. Next year I will go to see the Mayor of NOLA personally and ask that the Digitalalexa team is given the Freedom of NOLA for all their fabulous filming - which has probably resulted in thousands of people from around the world being attracted to the city to hear fantastic music such as this! Freedom of NOLA for Tuba Skinny too! All those in favour? Just write to the Mayor and tell him!

[@digitalalexa]

UKjazzbandfan WOW. Thanks. We are glad you enjoy the videos.

[@sysjls75]

I have seen them three times in NOLA and I ran into the band in Germany while they were touring Europe. I wish Shayne would smile more often. She always looks like she is either mad at the world or has an Excedrin headache.

[@STANLIZ4]

sysjls75 Yes, I wish she would smile too! There is a vid where she nearly did! And then didnt!

[@raulmedina]

I love them

[@jutkabolberitzhenrikne865]

Tuba Skinny is the best! Special congratulations to Shayne and Erica!

[@debrabolton6475]

One of my favorite songs, especially this rendition. The vocals are hauntingly beautiful.

[@dontischenko3361]

Debra Bolton

[@dontischenko3361]

Debra Bolton mj

[@lioneldarde1851]

Debra Bolton : me paraît encore plus fort. : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJiogIKLrbV8aNE ,

[@alistairmacrae4870]

Just stumbled on to this site. WOW.. they have another fan. Love from Scotland

[@srennrchristensen3859]

Thanks for koming to my vith yor musik 🇩🇰

[@jackstraw262]

789k views and only 2.8k upvotes? Who else is listening to this every morning?

[@Fuliginosus]

I think most KZbin viewers don't have accounts, so they can't vote.

[@charliesan8926]

Every day !

[@marinovoglio9573]

y often listen, but still prefere marsalis's and carling's. sorry.

[@Jamesmirel]

Always a joy to stop and listen - in person or on my phone from afar.

[@rotano]

cannot stop watching this - at least once a day - so very good

[@lucyjackson9288]

I miss New Orleans so much. Lived there til Katrina blew my world apart. ALL MUSIC ALL THE TIME.....and the occasional dancin'.

[@87sailorgirl]

Just bloody stunning .. has 'Closer Walk' ever been closer to heaven ? No wonder it's at over 700,000 views. Only Jason Lawrence on 6 string banjo & Robin Rapuzzi on washboard , w/ Todd Burton's tuba backing it, but each a perfect compliment to those glorious horns - Craig Flory, Clarinet - the Shaye Cohn, cornet - smooth Barnabus Jones on tbone. And Erica Lewis lets her heart sing !!! Ten years ago they dreamed they wanted a 'brass band'; five years ago, a sunny day busking in New Orleans.

[@lioneldarde1851]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJiogIKLrbV8aNE ... encore plus fort ! (pour moi) ...

[@patkeeg1]

The way Erika sings this is amazing. Its like a beat behind the way I've heard it so many times. Really beautiful even with the garbage trucks..

[@albertmotz9534]

Willie Nelson had been singing in that style since before Erika was born. Wouldn't surprise me if she's got a record of two fo his.

[@josephkenny77]

@@albertmotz9534 And Bessie Smith was singing in that style since before Willie was born. But they all do it oh so well. And I'll bet Erika has some Bessie Smith recordings!

[@movieguy46]

Brilliant! Now that's jazz.

[@stevegraham8132]

So good gospel is often ignored sadly and there are so many wonderful pieces of music to be enjoyed. Thank you for your music ......

[@chipnorthup5354]

Jazz cats showing respect to the spirituals...thank you! You guys rule,

[@ronaldwhile2818]

This isTuba Skinny at their very best

[@bucksix1]

I just recently discovered this amazing group. I feel extremely lucky for having done so. This particular selection always brings on the tears, but they are tears of joy. I am amazed by the people walking by who are completely oblivious to these magnificent performances. There are those who are so mixed up in those daily little messes that they call their lives they can't appreciate anything. They have my sympathy. One more thought, despite the great number of after I was born before she was and almost 2000 miles between us I love Shaye Cohn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@biggerthanacadillac]

Just had my heart squeezed by a powerful fist....made my eyes water.

[@chucklyon1154]

this is the best version of this song i've heard

[@skindeepable]

Just can’t get enough of this band,they really are something else,just wish I could get to see them before I pass on ,so so good

[@maureensmyth22]

Lovely to see Erica and the band

[@arturodurantrejo1260]

Love this music, didn't know about it till a week ago love it. Its so alive.

[@richardmeier8682]

Just love this music....Lets go to New Orleans!!!!!!!!

[@philippelalonde6891]

I`m back November 2019....still the best version I know

[@seldenkid48]

Wynton Marsalis is better

[@debrabolton6475]

My favorite rendition of this song. They're the best!

[@valeriefelmetcorbet371]

They're focused on the song rather than audience response. That's the problem for most bands.

[@allenfriedman2441]

YOU'LL FIND A DIFFERENT FAVORITE EVERYT TIME

[@mikierp]

Wow! This one earned 5 ... count 'em ... tributes from Connie Haines so this has to be a new record! Great performance by great musicians ... Mikie

[@RickCosmo]

out of all the places that i've never been, i think this is my favorite

[@RickCosmo]

and out of all the music ..totally KILT here totally

[@reedwhitten5972]

Deepelm Blues

[@jamesbarr5170]

That was superb. George Lewis and other old New Orleans greats would have been proud of this.

[@navajovik]

What a beautiful voice and this band it's perfect harmony with each other. Great Job!

[@connieclemow4273]

I think this is the best version ever and they are fantastic......

[@flint62a1]

This is just fantastic. I've been binge listening, can't get enough!!

[@darbybeattie9252]

Bands like this kept the Quarter alive. I know. I lived there.

[@companhiaaudaciosadeanimac9110]

amazing! I'm feeling glad listening to this music

[@dryan783]

omg i miss it so so much.

[@godfrey558]

Makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck. Perfection. Love you all.

[@darrinbebout9215]

Would love desperately for this to make it onto a future album. I lost count long ago of how many times I've come back to listen to this. Absolutely my favorite !

[@Johnbartels1]

Wow! Wow! Just beautiful. Thanks for giving us this video - excellent filming & sound.

[@michaels7695]

awesome!

[@stevefranks9873]

One of my favs. Love this version. Really wish I were watching this live with a beer

[@robertsimon1246]

I am with you Steve! I will buy!

[@tommussell5160]

Couldn't agree more, especially the beer bit. Tuba skinny, sunshine, new orleans and beer . What more could you ever want?

[@wal7459]

W ally Schuett. What a beautiful, melancholy, soulful rendition. Perfect. i

[@philcottrell428]

Terrific!

[@stevegrooms1142]

This is the best performance I've heard of this classic. How wonderful, then, to have such a good record of it: crisp audio and most of the band sitting in open shade. Wonderful.

[@peterhuxley9553]

Never better, right on ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@baxter5431]

Just great , AGAIN, as usual! Makes me sad though & reminds me of both my parents who are now gone…but waiting for me.

[@Bilytkid]

Same here. As a small child, i heard this song many times in my grandparents old country church.

[@704macleod]

Be patient, brother, all in God's time' all in God's time.

[@regbowes1127]

Addicted!

[@freddiekd60]

The singer is beautiful but when she smiles (not often enough) she is just radiant! Yes yes she is. Please smile more often and my heart will absolutely melt. 😍😘

[@alistairmacrae4870]

Love this jazz. So does the Dog in the background.

[@philnewton3096]

I like the way she comes in half a bar from the the head of the phrase then lingers at the end - superb timing to have you sitting on thhe edge of your seat in suspence -her voice matches the instruments

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

phil newton: Perfectly put! I couldn't quite figure it out but you did it for me. Thank you!

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Erika is a singing class act!

[@NewOrleansJS]

JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH...SHAYE !!!!!!!!! GREAT PERFORMANCE

[@rudolfrober8103]

Patsy Cline

[@rudolfrober8103]

I want To hear patsy cline with a closer walk

[@mstewart109]

Who.is Shaye? Who.is Erica? Who.sang this beautifully?

[@jimbojet8728]

A soulful tune, played and sung most beautifully. A great band, Tuba Skinny you’re the best. Thank you.

[@minknmunt]

Part of the magic that is New Orleans is it's music. You will likely hear better music on the street than you would in a club.Love that town.

[@tempvariable]

beautiful

[@johnritchie4801]

She has such a soulful voice

[@romit0072]

My favourite rendition of this song. It's like her voice was made for it.

[@jamesconnor4686]

Thanks again. More Gospel please. God bless you all 🙏😉

[@srennrchristensen3859]

A top saund , thansk for komming to my in my " littel "World . 🇩🇰

[@gaudimassimo3214]

Non ho parole....Siete una meravigliosa orchestra!!👍👍👍💖💖💖🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@enriqueesquinca1390]

I´m so happy to listen at Tuba Skinny... and my Erika Lewis.

[@enriqueesquinca1390]

... and my Shaye Cohn too.

[@mendhamsmusicmoviesmovemen8075]

I always cry when I listen to this piece, it's so evocatve and 'moving.' I quite often repeat it several times! I echo wholeheartedly what the last commenter (T Roddy) said!