Jesse Cook - Baghdad (Live)

One of my most favourite oriental compositions in Jesse Cook's "One night in Metropolis" concert. This music video features Samba Squad, violinist Chris Church and others. Feel free to comment ;-)
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[@elizabethpaine4167]

If I could, I would follow this band everywhere they go and never miss a concert. The musicianship is just unparalleled!!!!!!

[@OogahBoogahMonster]

+Elizabeth Paine Couldn't agree with you more, Elizabeth!!!

[@livinglifetothefullest22]

I do not agree, we Dutchies have a masterpiece called Andre Rieu! The best in the world!

[@marlyharris]

I just "discovered" Jesse Cook last night (PBS). His music has all the elements that I love. What a marvelous charismatic musician. I am transfixed by the music he and his group make; unique and exciting.

[@tonydebruyne257]

Cultures fusing through music is sublime.

[@rainflower5874]

No exploration of Latin music is complete without a selection or two from Jesse Cook, master flamenco guitarist. I was privileged once to attend his concert. Small venue, jammed and intimate. He was backed by an entire percussion ensemble (like in this vid). At his insistence, NO ONE was in their seat. EVERYONE was dancing down the aisles in a giant Rhumba fest! It was one of the finest shows I've ever been in presence for. I became aware of him initially when I found his "Montreal Live" cd in a world music bin at Barnes and Noble. I own his whole catalog now. When I had occasion after that show to meet him for an autograph, he inquired how I happened to know of him? lol And that's exactly what I told him. He was so humble and lovely...and TALL. From Canada and new in his career, he'd clearly underestimated his fresh popularity in the states. For me, he's unparalleled in his genre.

[@elaineculbert8594]

The amazing violinist is Chris Church - a Canadian from the East Coast. About ten years ago, I attended a Jesse Cook outdoor concert. It was a beautiful warm summer night sitting outdoors surrounded by the vineyards of "Jackson Estates" in the Niagara area of southern Ontario. What a fabulous evening and performace and the setting was gorgeous. I'll always remember that lovely night!

[@albang8804]

When i hear the violin coming im always like WOOOOW thats is THE sound i like the most,, it has such feelings inside the sound a violin makes .awesome.. im 31 ,, and my mother told me i should listen to him. and i am really really impressed. i will tell my children to when im older later! love from The Netherlands

[@ajmaeenmahtab8456]

Why is it that music like these don't come to the mainstream or billboard.

[@ajmaeenmahtab8456]

@@albang8804 Can you tell me whether he is playing an arabic violin.

[@unesuzanne]

Ajmaeen Mahtab Look him up on his website, on FB, etc. He is a composer, a multiinstrumentalist, a singer. He plays world music, so I doubt he needs an arabic violin, since he plays a lot of different musics. With Jesse Cook, it's a lot of new Flamenco, Rumba, some pop, and middle eastern, aslo India influence. Watch more of Jesse Cook's videos, he plays also with Smith & Dragoman, again WOrld music. But ask him about his violin.

[@georgeteer7715]

Thanks for mentioning Chris Church. I’ll have to look him up. He is amazing. A great violinist, indeed!

[@maureenwagg5305]

One of my favourite Canadian artists. He brings the world home. I love the Arabic music so much.

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

13 years later, I miss music like this...

[@DavidYesUCan]

Jessie is still making music

[@dianek4611]

After reading so many comments and realizing how loved these guys are around the world, I feel so privileged to say I get to see them here in my little hometown of Vernon, BC for the THIRD time!!!! Looking forward to October 2018

[@GothicKnight2]

You can clearly hear the centuries of Arabic cultural influence on Spain in this piece.

[@samurai8698]

@Rogin Andalusian?

[@riogrl324]

YES!

[@user-te1py5qi1v]

和 吉他手 一样饱满帅气的曲子 久 久回荡 在心田 ,,,！

[@jenniferobrien6189]

As a classically trained guitarist, this is one of my favorite pieces ever. My border collie and I dance around the living room to this, as if I were 20 and he were 5.

[@bethbartlett5692]

Jennifer OBrien Too Irish Cute ☘🥂

[@mxerbezn]

Brilliant, simply brilliant! Seeing them live last year was one of the musical highlights of my life.

[@musa-moses1097]

❤ Baghdad ❤

[@dbkaynor]

Bt Rear Breathing Beneath the The surface

[@apretli]

It's impossible to sit when listening to Jesse's music! I've been to three of his concerts and each time everyone, young and old, were up on their feet dancing almost the whole time! I love it. :)

[@porkulate]

Beyond fantastic! Completely MESMERIZING! Bravo to Jesse Cook and to all of the wonderful musicians, performers and assistants both on and off stage. This is music that shakes me right down to my soul!

[@budgarr4530]

The man is a genius....incredible technique...simply beautiful.

[@tulaysinmaz9664]

The best guitarist thank you for adorable performance bravo!💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏

[@Silirion]

So lovely to see musicians of this lvl come together and create something this beautiful. Definitely a favourite!

[@kennyvandongen4116]

Such an amazing ble d of flamenco and Arabic music. Jesse Cook and Chris on the violin is just astounding.

[@shellhunter777]

Love all of Jesse's music..love this as well, completely beautiful music played in this whole concert! peace..

[@zozaeazozaya6311]

thank you mr jesse ..your music soo nice .wowwww .baghdad my town ..

[@ahmedabdealkareem9831]

zozaea zozaya It's in my heart 😍

[@rosstrefry1852]

I absolutely love this and all of Jesse Cook's music!

[@MithrilAndMalachite]

I keep coming back to this masterpiece. It's sublime.

[@paulaferrari1075]

❤ love it ❤ fantastic .im dancing thank you for your music ❤️🎶🎶 ole ole❤

[@kamomilica]

Beautiful! Thank you for posting! I am falling in love with his music.

[@peterscanga6616]

we are transformed to unknown places of wonder and amazement. Thank you Jesse and your associates.

[@user-nc3cl1yo1j]

I’m from my beautiful city Baghdad thanks Jesse

[@KatAdair]

O...M...G....Jesse Cook and the folks on this stage are absolutely amazing.

[@qdwre]

i miss my home city baghdad peace ✌️ for baghdad

[@Alkhwarizmie]

اتمنالك تشوفها عن قريب ❤️🇮🇶

[@chibi437]

Congratulations maestro ! I love listening to such beautiful music

[@krisnoel1603]

A great moment to share : Thank you, Dear !

[@mikebahry5960]

Beyond amazing, with a bunch of so talented artists...

[@aramuk2848]

Amazing .. LOVE BAGDAD

[@-mayada4063]

Baghdad 💖🇮🇶love you so much 💖

[@albang8804]

I personally love seeing the background musicians or/and dancers get a big smile on their e faces!

[@NONAME_NONAME_NONAME]

Самый лучший был состав тогда, замечательные исполнители и шикарный концерт!!!

[@iraqmetal446]

Baghdad in my heart ❤️

[@justing141]

Just watched him in concert last night. Excellent as always.

[@spiritslake]

What An Inspirational Music ! Greetings From Baghdad . I hope That you can tour In Baghdad someday .

[@user-vk2jw1ug1k]

Absolutely beautiful music, Thank you, Jessie Cook🙂😀🤩👏

[@GlitteringGirl65]

I've picked this amazing piece to skate to for my latest figure skating program. It's amazing to move to. Glorious mix of guitar and middle-eastern sounds. Love love love it.

[@zerof9999]

love you Baghdad and i well never forget you

[@nprock742]

Grand compositeur de très grand génie, il a composé de si belles musiques toutes plus ennivrantes les unes que les autres; je suis si heureuse de l'avoir connu, quelle belle découverte! merci pour toute cette beauté!

[@karga1993]

All on the stage are so awesome!👍☺

[@pwb0511]

Most people can,t appreciate how wonderful this actually is.

[@pleiades4118]

Well I certainly can.

[@treblenote2]

N I C E!!! I enjoy his music and the 'guest' folks that join him on stage!

[@sofisofi4863]

Господи !!! Какая же там бешеная энергия!!! Это умопомрачительно!!!!охота в пляс пуститься!!!

[@alicehoedt1]

AMAZING MUSIC GROUP...THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

[@eugenepapusha]

Jesse Cook the BEST!

[@jemmanuelli01]

¡MUY BUENO! I can tell he has a deep understanding about World Root Music and he also respects the power of traditional percussion.

[@FerminSpanishGuitar]

Awesome, love the extra percussion energy!

[@minanal-ezzi7382]

Amazing music for an amazing city..thanks Jesse

[@Itzeldirem]

Saw Jesse in Walnut Creek downtown. It was lovely. I had to ask for the evening off from work. All worth it!

[@adolfoochoateran8749]

Son fenomenales Jesse. Felicitaciones desde Quito- Ecuador

[@hayuhinaira]

lovely, especially the dancing parts of the music :)

[@veronicafernandez7211]

Amazing Jesse as ever. ❤❤❤

[@12HappyDonuts]

I love this. It's all that was and could be.

[@HussainAli-of7jc]

It melts my heart , 💔

[@maherkamal2697]

This is true excellence,stunning

[@floricadunca6909]

Wow!This was amazing!!!🌹

[@cristinakok]

Fangoshstatic. Always music putting everything together!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@porkulate]

CRAZY ENERGY for a journey into the here to fore unknown. LIGHT THE FUSE for the final countdown!

[@CGSFAXX]

WOW - thanks for your invite to comment - WOW - what a piece of music - what a thrill it gives, to be alive - if only it could be sent forward to all the negatives we are told of today - the energy and happiness blows me away - please everyone, join me - more positive and less negative in our world! Thanks for posting - and hugs to Jesse Cook and his group!

[@linetesaraiva3753]

Wonderful ! Thank you for sharing !!

[@seen921]

Incredible live!!

[@aydas5784]

wow I love it, is so great this composition with oriental music °!!!!!!!!!

[@rileyconstruction3825]

In love with his music!

[@dorinaarmina9982]

Todavia me encanta esta cancion🎸🎶🎻, bravissimo !❤💫

[@homclinic]

Great! we enjoyed every second!

[@cristinas1300]

live sounds more vivid than recorded...added to my playlist!

[@caine8325]

Amazing!!! I feel heaven...

[@baydaaalkhalidi2759]

baghdad is in my heart how far iam its still there with all lovely things

[@jackiestibbards8788]

Wow, Jesse needs to play at the Palau de la Musica in Barcelona!

[@MoonBlue92]

WONDERFUL!!!!! love it!!!

[@MaguireGuitar]

If he is playing on the same continent, GO SEE HIM!! You will not regret it

[@toyman9642]

Saw Jesse in London, Ontario some time ago. If he "comes to your town" get tickets. Amazing performer.

[@OogahBoogahMonster]

LOVE this!

[@markansoul]

Thank you for this.

[@aiazakaria]

L♥VE From Baghdad !

[@russiancatsima]

Blood boiler! James sounds and look great! Wow!

[@natalijadada4535]

omg, my heart is melting

[@user-dc1fs2jl2f]

It is very very awesome!!!

[@Deagledrumzz]

Hot like HELL,love it!!!!!

[@andrejmorosow9881]

Великолепно!👏👏👏Спасибо за подаренную радость!

[@peteroehring695]

Thank you Jesse. Danke.

[@Nsearchofsunrise_photography]

This man is amazing!

[@Hypokratus]

Magnificient James Cook,Samba Squad and violinist Chris Church

[@dascooker]

thankyou for carying on the culture

[@user-xw8eu6bx4o]

Baghdad 😔😔 I miss you baghdad

[@Sutradhari]

attended Javier Limon's "FLAMENCO ORIGINES' (World Music Institute at Kaufman Hall, NY) last night with some superb young musicians and great cuating by Javier, and that has me looking for more. Loved the enrgey of this - and the beginning was 'muy flamenco'

[@AbdulwahabAlNuaimi]

Superb , thank you !

[@jadeorquid1987]

i love this song!!!!

[@ScCiupiromInstalSrl]

Magnific!!!

[@luisalbertogonzalez1759]

GREAT CLASSIC MIDETERRANEAN

[@user-sj5bd8dl2r]

Роскошно , Улётно , Потрясно !!!

[@dorysanelauskas7450]

muy buena música, y jesse cook un fenomeno, hermoso como su música

[@chelovegaayuso4286]

No lo conocía hasta hoy y me ha emocionado mucho , tanto como cuando oigo a mi amado Paco de Lucia!!!

[@claudebelanger8524]

Samba Squad!! The very best in percussion

[@elenagasparotto3611]

Congratulations from Brazil.👋👋

[@zmn3jeeb]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you jesse