They had been and they will are also unique. No more Slam no more Major. They were both, one thing with their instruments - flesh, bones and soul - in time with no technology, just their ears that are our first essential and basic instrument.
Yeah… not a bassist but I can imagine. The ability to know so well what you are going to play that you can sing it at the same time as you play it in perfect sync with the same rhythm and pitch is crazy. Great musicians both of them.
Slam Stewart is one of the most under-rated bass players in the history of jazz, simply because for years he played with art tatum , and he was one of the few bass players capable to follow Art tatum's right hand ...
Although classically trained Slam was denied a career in Symphonies because of segregation, legend has it that when Slam played in major city the front tables in the clubs were occupied by Classical String Bass players marveling at Slam Arco(bow)Playing!
As a child in Rio de Janeiro I first was introduced to the Jazz Bass by watching Slam leading his band watching American films on TV. It was love at first sight with the instrument. ❤️🙏
The most delightful thing I've ever seen on CZcams! Also,if you're not familiar with "Hummin" by Quincy Jones with Valerie Simpson, it features Major to great advantage. Thanks for posting!
Slam sometimes had his moments of complete musical blundering (in which he was said to have ruined some good recordings with Art Tatum) but in these later recordings you can really hear how gentle and nimble he was with the bass and his voice! Major is like his polar opposite in that he's not singing alto, he's singing lower and rougher with a lot of throat vibration and it gives his solos a raspy sound. Two masters and another hundred years and we won't have another two like them!
Wow, what a great find! Thank you so much for posting. Do you know if there are any more videos or recordings from this session, or have any other info at all about it?
I wish I could convey to non-bassists how crazy hard it would be to pull this off so musically and smoothly. These guys are terrific.
They had been and they will are also unique. No more Slam no more Major. They were both, one thing with their instruments - flesh, bones and soul - in time with no technology, just their ears that are our first essential and basic instrument.
Yeah… not a bassist but I can imagine. The ability to know so well what you are going to play that you can sing it at the same time as you play it in perfect sync with the same rhythm and pitch is crazy. Great musicians both of them.
Love how Slam is playing and singing in the "upper" register, and Major is doubling in the "lower". Sheer Awesomeness. 🤩
Saw Slam and Peterson in Detroit. Both in lipstick!!!!
Absolutely Marvellous !. I saw Major Holley at Jimmy Ryan's, in the 1970s, when I was in a Liners band, cruising from New York. Wonderful days !.
Nice to hear it ✌️
I was very fortunate to be able to spend some time with him and his wife Clare, with whom I worked. They were good, generous, and gifted people.
This is the best thing I’ve seen on CZcams in the past year.
Thanks and welcome!!
Magic !
Slam Stewart is one of the most under-rated bass players in the history of jazz, simply because for years he played with art tatum , and he was one of the few bass players capable to follow Art tatum's right hand ...
2 double basses makes 4 basses! 🎉
Although classically trained Slam was denied a career in Symphonies because of segregation, legend has it that when Slam played in major city the front tables in the clubs were occupied by Classical String Bass players marveling at Slam Arco(bow)Playing!
What a gem! Two of the greatest ad-libbers on any instrument, both playing the most unwieldy one!
One of the best things on CZcams? Certainly a top contender. 👍🏾
Thanks🙏
Director: How many crossfades did you put in the video?
Editor: Yes.
I could listen to this all day and never get tired of listening to this guys!
As a child in Rio de Janeiro I first was introduced to the Jazz Bass by watching Slam leading his band watching American films on TV. It was love at first sight with the instrument. ❤️🙏
These Two Giants, are "The Two Bass Players"; of ALL Time!
In a League of Their Own!!
BOOM!!!!
What a voice on major, wow 👌
Thank you, Dennis and John!!! I was trying to describe Slam Stewart to a student and words failed me!!!! Love, Orin
The most delightful thing I've ever seen on CZcams! Also,if you're not familiar with "Hummin" by Quincy Jones with Valerie Simpson, it features Major to great advantage. Thanks for posting!
Actually ,he performs in the Gula Matari LP from Quincy Jones, in the title track as well as Hummin. One of my teen age years favourites.❤💯
MERCI pour cette video Magnifique!!! Ils jouent double bass, Volant Très Haut... TRÈS HAUT...!!! Directement de Salvador/Bahia, fin de Lété ...
Absolute beauty
Love it. I love this performance. Thank you.
This is so great!
Priceless!
great ! !
great ! !
great ! !
A rare treat
Неперевершено!!!
thanks
You're welcome
Yes!
So so so good!!!
double slam b-bam !
Great video!!
Thank you for uploading!
You're welcome)
I recognized the hand written captions, this was live in Nice France!
I recognised Nice roman arena too without reading the captions ! Might even have been around that night.
@@janekmilewski Oh wow! Really?
@@PiotrBarcz Yes, I have been to many jazz festivals there, living next to it as a student in Nice. Saw Miles Davis for sure.
@@janekmilewski That is AWESOME. Are you Polish per chance? (judging by your username I'd say yes)
@@PiotrBarcz my father was !
Epic!
thanks for this incredible video.
You're welcome.
Magos 🎉
Major Holly sounds like “POPEYE”!!!!!
Awesome!
Thank you for this
You're welcome!!
Yessir
3:19 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Slam sometimes had his moments of complete musical blundering (in which he was said to have ruined some good recordings with Art Tatum) but in these later recordings you can really hear how gentle and nimble he was with the bass and his voice! Major is like his polar opposite in that he's not singing alto, he's singing lower and rougher with a lot of throat vibration and it gives his solos a raspy sound. Two masters and another hundred years and we won't have another two like them!
Wow, what a great find! Thank you so much for posting. Do you know if there are any more videos or recordings from this session, or have any other info at all about it?
Hi, thanks for the kind words)
I don't know about other parts from this tape, but if someday i'll see it, i'll be happy to post it and share with you🙂
rare
❤️🌟❤️🌟
That folks, is Duffy Jackson on the drums.
@@BassmanII thanks man!!
Not only did Slam Stewart and Major Holley have rhythm they were in perfect octave pitch.
Is that Duffy Jackson on drums?
Looks like Duffy Jackson playing brushes .. if anyone can confirm this and the piano pls lmk🎶
I agree, it definitely looks like Duffy!
Their skin tones match their voices.
Vout rooty
Was Slam always high? :🤣🤣
Yes, he's always sings a register higher than what's he played on a bass, and Major Holler sings octave down.
Girlfriend- what are you thinking about?
Me:
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This is fraud😂
The best