Mo' Better Blues | Denzel Washington & Wesley Snipes Perform "Mo' Better Blues"

[@joemasters2270]

Denzel Washington, Wesley Snipes, Giancarlo Esposito, John Turturro, Bill Nunn (RIP), Charlie Murphy (RIP) ... talk about an all-star cast. This is one of Spike Lee's best.

[@jada8047]

This scene told me Westley will lead his own band in the future

[@jada8047]

Robin Harris too

[@matthewhayes3969]

What an influential movie! Still resonates after 30 years!

[@corduerorose9747]

​@@jada8047and Dick Anthony Williams who played Denzel's father

[@michaelnix44]

Spike is directly responsible for a whole lot of their success’!!

[@johngeorgewashington1416]

New York at its best..Spike Lee captured magic..

[@miltonmac]

New Orleans at it's best. Brandford Marsalais quartet featuring Terreance Blanchard on trumpet.

[@HenryV0322]

This movie made me a saxophone player and I can’t never be so grateful to have been 6 years old back in the 90s watching this art

[@genevecorion4504]

One of Denzel and Wesley’s finest performances

[@loveinspired7]

Yes!❤

[@timothylawson3262]

We were all young back then, one of my wife and mine favorite movies, 30 then 61 now, life moves on, and still married.

[@Ishbikes]

Beautiful

[@timothylawson3262]

@@Ishbikes Thank you Minister.

[@michellelong5081]

Word! I went to see it opening night at 20 years old! Now 53!

[@jazzy2092873]

I'm 31 and I still love it! 91 Baby!

[@heirling25]

25 and living in DC back then. Definitely remember seeing with a bunch of friends. Very good times!

[@scottreiburnNYC]

My favorite, of Spike’s. To me, the movie is perfection. The acting, cinematography, the storyline, and, of course… That music. Oh, that music. Blended so seamlessly…it just has to happen where and when it does. I could go on and on about this one. It definitely lives in a small place in my heart and mind. And of course it brings me back to more innocent times in my life.

[@jada8047]

Mine too

[@BIGSAM-O-A]

One of Spike's best. Great film

[@lizardopalominolavander9111]

I dont saw the movie yet

[@michaelbullock4990]

Malcolm X was a Magnificient Film. Too.

[@atidepeinnocent]

hello how are you doing

[@wildwildworldtoday]

Timeless masterpiece. is 2024.

[@nyeelahelaamir5273]

I agree! 💯

[@corduerorose9747]

Denzel killed this role Hollywood not gonna be the same without him after Christmas 😢

[@kofcoaster4842]

we were spoiled with classic black movies in the 90's. if this came out now, it would win 5 oscars, lol!

[@robertp2934]

This only seems like yesterday! NYC jazz clubs in the ‘1990’s. Really brings me back. Some great times for sure

[@corduerorose9747]

4:14 the blues 😎

[@MilkThistle-]

Written by Spike's father, jazz bassist Bill Lee. Performed by Branford Marsalis featuring Terence Blanchard. So beautiful....🎶

[@genevecorion4504]

Spike is the man. Great performances by all the cast

[@corduerorose9747]

Ya dig sho nuff

[@HussainSaahil]

This tune always brings smile to my face, no matter what situation I’m in.

[@peepgame-t7t]

mo better blues and HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH black music is a must

[@Emerald5-v8w]

Yes black music is a must

[@jhenrymusic1]

WOW...... The before and After of these actors is just amazing. I had no clue so many heavy hitters were in here.

[@jessiewyatt526]

I was 25 back then and had some of best times of my life

[@70swildchildvictoria13]

I have never seen a bad performance from this AWESOME ACTOR. GLad too hear he got award, which was wayyyy past due.

[@sidstewart7399]

Used to hum this to my kids to sleep..now 20 years later anytime i start humming it they join in.

[@jusme9400]

Me too

[@haneefelisha5094]

LOL Same here

[@joselynjolivet7694]

This movie helped to make Denzel the man. It put Spike Lee on the map as a movie director. So much flava. I viewed this entertaining film when I was 29 years old on a college campus full of students. Today, I am 61 and reminiscing. 🎥 😍 ♥

[@edisonmosleyii1300]

The music was simply parallel with the movie. A great cast and plot and it was most enjoyable then as it is today. The chemistry between all the actors is love and admiration which makes it genuine. Well done indeed!

[@ignaciopullum9891]

You couldn't separate the music from the film

[@atidepeinnocent]

hello how are you doing

[@edisonmosleyii1300]

@@ignaciopullum9891 You are absolutely correct because it's like peanut butter and jelly...

[@edisonmosleyii1300]

@@atidepeinnocent Better as each moment develops and how are You???

[@andreawilliam6847]

@@edisonmosleyii1300 i am fine my name is francis what is your name

[@neckbone4941]

This was amazing. I remember this as a little boy playing this over and over. I grew up to play an electric Gibson bass to this. Man, life moves and we groove. Keep grooving yall.

[@cparrotte5545]

Who’s listening in 2024

[@ChrisSmith-kw4gn]

Right here

[@stellac.e2086]

MO' BETTER, MAKES IT MO' BETTER. 😊 the music was amazing throughout thr whole movie. Branford Marsalis & Terrance Blanchard were great composers. 🎼

[@Camaink1]

This is how actually love sounds!!

[@reginasmith6276]

Denzel look dam good right here!

[@RodZilla11]

Growing up in JAZZ in my Grandmother’s house, gave me a profound appreciation of JAZZ MUSIC and this movie. DENZEL is channeling MILES DAVIS and WESLEY is channeling CHARLIE PARKER. I wish we gave more honor to our late, great JAZZ MUSICIANS! DIZZIE GILLESPIE, OSCAR PETERSON, ART TATUM, THEOLINIOUS MONK, CHARLES WHITE, SACHMO, ELLA FITZGERALD, etc. 🔥🔥🔥🎷🎺🪈🥁🎸🪘🎼🎹

[@jsbrules]

This beautiful instant classic, which sounds like it has always existed and it’s hard to believe that somebody made it up, was composed by Bill Lee

[@kareemali94]

It was composed by Branford Marsalis

[@sheedanicole4214]

I love this song and movie so much! 💯 I watched this so many times as a teenager I watched it again last night I'm 48 I love it!

[@marinesithlord]

Denzel even uses the correct fingerings on trumpet.

[@leonardomiguelvila8438]

Não é uma encenação

[@InstantSoup4]

except for 0:58 he plays C as 2+3 instead of open. But, at least it is an alternate fingering, lol.

[@lesleymit3637]

I even fell in love with his fingers...😂❤

[@ianbauer4703]

He is perfection

[@laroderick5075]

You got to know this song is from the soul of somebody hitting rock bottom, counted out, and still fighting to make it all mo' better.

[@UsiHoebeb]

Love this…. From the day when I first saw the movie

[@hayden.43167]

Takes me back to my childhood

[@donaldfitzgerald1651]

I've always loved the saxophone now I'm learning to play this on my tensor saxophone

[@ernestolombardo5811]

This film does not portray real people nor their interactions realistically nor believably, it deals with archetypes. In this regard, it is more like a mythology of jazz, or like a Shakespeare play, then filtered through Spike Lee's urbane perspective and style, his bravura editing and explosions of color. And all that bebop always bubbling through the background! What a feast.

[@Gerard_2024]

Seems like you've been closely studying those film disclaimers, such as "all characters are entirely fictional and any resemblance to any living person is purely coincidental". But very well written. My compliments.

[@은민수-t1t]

노홍철 ~~ 너무좋아요~~~ 노홍철~~~~

[@jonmacie7581]

Bleek & Shadow = Miles & Trane in a fictional tale

[@AyeCarumba221]

I play this song when I need to feel more hope for the world.

[@benascg-ll7sq]

Thank you, please keep playing🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@shirleyferrill1941]

Can still hum the entire song 😊

[@mikasmith04]

I'm doing that now lol yep

[@macman21]

Same❤.

[@michaelbullock4990]

I was a Freshman in (H.H.S) in High School when this movie- Mo' Better Blues launched. I played the Alto Saxophone from Middle School to the end of High School. I played Alto Saxophone from 7th Grade through the 12th Grade. Middle School was Band Director Mr. Bonpanni and High School was Band Director Mr. Egerton.

[@RM-gm7lu]

Still play?

[@loveinspired7]

I love, love, love this song!❤

[@jazzypenguin4401]

You don't choose Jazz, Jazz chooses you.

[@alainrj]

And people want to compare Tyler Perry to Spike? Let's be serious. This is a classic

[@underhtaylor7359]

You right there is no comparison... spike lee movies win hands down

[@Emerald5-v8w]

There is definitely no comparison.

[@GD-rd6ig]

Does the Tyler guy ham it up at sports events?

[@birch272000]

Great film! A classic! Spike at his best. And on drums a true jazz drum master,Jeff Tain Watts in his acting debut. Also on Piano, Giancarlo Esposito(Gus in Breaking Bad and Moff Gideon in The Mandolorian)

[@MontanaPrivett]

This movie was everything to me when I first saw it, the style the sexiness. Made me the jazz fan I am today. And who didn't want Cynda Williams?

[@Da_Xman]

MO BETTER BLUES is a really good movie and this song (Mo Better Blues) was the most captivating scene. Terence Blanchard on trumpet and Branford Marsalis on sax...just wonderful...! ✨👍🥴✨

[@mckinleywebb5910]

Jeff "Tain" Watts, Wynton's longtime Drummer, played Rhythm Jones the drummer in the movie.

[@Da_Xman]

@@mckinleywebb5910 Thanks for the update McKinleyWeb...those guys are some (very) terrific players...! ✨🥴👍✨

[@JGladd]

You can understand people's love for the Sax but I remain loyal to the Trumpet 🎺

[@rybock]

@@mckinleywebb5910 Yep... they felt that the actors could "fake" all the instruments except for drums, so they "cast" him as the drummer to do the beat right.

[@bunnybell1782]

Saw the movie back in the day & I’ve loved the soundtrack ever since ❤

[@Guimabrown]

Uma dessas cenas icônicas do cinema. Momento mágico. Incrível! Pra sempre na minha memória.😌

[@tarikcranke]

My life changed when I saw this as a kid.

[@ianbauer4703]

How?

[@murderwitahashtag840]

90s BEST EVER IN RECORDED HISTORY..... HOPE U WAS THERE!!

[@jamesdavid6895]

Pure Classic material !!

[@adamquiles2468]

It coulda been about rappers or rock stars but neither woulda blended with this particular movie so a jazz band did it some justice

[@grafxdesigner93]

One of my favorite movies from back in the day. Also one of my favorite movie soundtracks of all times.

[@robertbly4825]

This was the essence of cool righ here!

[@DariusBrady-nf7lg]

This movie is why I joined the band in middle school

[@JamesRichardson-u3i]

Love this song!! Listen 🎧 to this when I am feeling sad.

[@davidwatson6751]

One of the best songs. And a good movie

[@mikeluisipiano]

We loves you boys!

[@streetlife20]

Always loved this song

[@matthewchoi6320]

R.I.P. BILL LEE ❤

[@riqhavok4969]

One of my favorite jazz songs

[@dianelevesque137]

What a good film and music.

[@atidepeinnocent]

hello how are you doing

[@deniseparkes6919]

Who didn't love Denzel because of this movie

[@craigdavis5407]

Alonzo Harris & Nino Brown Are Playing At A Jazz Club Man.

[@deandredorsey8042]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@geraldmatthews1323]

I was born 1989, and I was looking back on Ms. Tyson career and I didn’t know her and mile Davis was married. I always hear his name but never looked him up; until last night and this was his song, and I was like I have heard this tone somewhere( MO BETTER BLUES)

[@maximbelmont4641]

This was not Miles song. This tune was a original recording composed by Terrence Blanchard who scores many of Spike Lee films.

[@jamesdutton7083]

Most definitely a movie I would watch

[@MatthewGeoffino]

You should. It’s sexy and sticks with you long after you watch.

[@yolandaphillips3972]

Yes Yes Yes 👏👏👏

[@powerhouse884]

The Book of Eli: The Beginnings

[@wayneperry234]

Aye bruh um still waiting on my payment I really dgaf what y’all tryna do

[@wayneperry234]

Write now this willie

[@ricrhee]

Biblical

[@CosyMcube-bl5ub]

If you didn't know about the blues you do now❤

[@briandowling6663]

This is Jazz

[@jamesowens4657]

Whole Soundtrack is FIRE!

[@_TwoCs402]

My favorite movie and my song when i need to feel the world

[@kiyotot1969]

This song makes me happy😃

[@Dajawniusyoyo]

Music instantly puts me in the time when i 1st heard it.

[@dwightwilkerson8664]

Im not a jazz blues kinda guy but i love this song

[@hellahollie9213]

I hear this song and want to cry I love it so much

[@jhe9521]

go wesley ★

[@52god95]

One of the GOAT

[@davidshaw604]

Wow this brings back wonderful memories lots of Beautiful sweet girls but better blues😢

[@MonteiroFaustino-hd9qu]

J'ai vu que cest la plus belle chose que j'ai jamais vue dans la vie et que la vie est ce que j'ai toujours aimé cette vie

[@mariechateau5273]

❤️❤️ toute mon adolescence est dans cette chanson ❤️

[@killaant84]

Luv this damn movie wish they still made em like this

[@renatarodrigues3977]

Meus pretos favoritos juntos em musica . É melhor que filme. Ameiiii❤

[@BlackJack-ig6qh]

호오오오옹 철~~~

[@l3alamLemonde]

Bravo

[@poobeyfromtexas7432]

Wesley snipes already had them ugly Blade glasses lol....Classic movie...Denzel is top tier in this era

[@jrallday]

This is Music

[@BIGGA_ZEE]

🔥🔥🔥✊🏿

[@jbiezen]

Love this scene😍

[@gb5k]

I practiced brushes for hundreds of hours in high school because of this song!!!!

[@kiasky1]

Reminds me of my college years.

[@abrahamjackson6019]

On of my favorite movie's..

[@1865-p4w]

노오호옹처어얼~~~너무 좋아요~~

[@masterness3874]

lol I just clicked this video on my notifications nice !

[@jusme9400]

One of my favorite tunes

[@waynegeezy2014]

My man left hand on the piano

[@ABCDJLG]

RIP Bill Lee.

[@theashleylouise]

Dope post 🔥❤️

[@RIDGEMATIC]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@brandonho5266]

2:00 There's always a lick

[@thesmokinkitty333]

Classic 🎶🖤

[@JonahPeterson-d7v]

Sometimes, i just need to come back here & here this.

[@jacobgarrity9055]

Malcom X and Blade

[@DMalltheway]

Wesley Snipes needs to be in a Equalizer movie