Noel Pointer - East St. Louis Melody 1981

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
  • Biography by Ron Wynn: Violinist Noel Pointer studied classical violin before he signed with Blue Note as a jazz musician in the early '70s. His releases of light instrumental pop and fusion also included guest stints by vocalists. Pointer moved to United Artists in 1978, and his Hold On LP had Patti Austin as the featured singer. He later included contributions from the Jones Girls and Patrice Rushen on future releases for UA, and then moved to Liberty in 1981. Pointer recorded with Norman Connors and did sessions for several other artists. He resurfaced in 1993 on a Shanachie date, Never Lose Your Heart, which would prove to be his final album -- Noel Pointer died from a stroke on December 19, 1994 at the age of 39.

Komentáře • 194

  • @markm2383
    @markm2383 Před rokem +6

    Noel Pointer mother Mrs. Louvinia Pointer was my music teacher in P.S. 21. I remember Noel joining us at our yearly concert. What a joy!

  • @lawrencecruz7022
    @lawrencecruz7022 Před 2 lety +23

    Noel Pointer is one of the few reasons why music makes my life worth living.

  • @Iloveparrisblu
    @Iloveparrisblu Před 3 lety +33

    My dear, dear Noel Pointer... you live forever in my mind and heart. And, your legacy is the stregenth and power that dynasties dream of. Thank you, thank you and thank you, for you. Please continue to rest in power as the world continues to pay homage to the brillance of your musical genius. Peace...

  • @rodininidal799
    @rodininidal799 Před rokem +4

    beautiful sound of jazz music by noel pointer

  • @gerardperlas7226
    @gerardperlas7226 Před 3 lety +30

    its so sad to know that he died at such a young age. I Had a chance to see him live in the Manila . I adore his music!

    • @Smackarooge
      @Smackarooge Před 2 lety +4

      Wow, did you, really??? Good on you bro, what a once in a lifetime experience!👌Used to listen to him with my classmates during my college days at SLU Baguio 💪❤ And until now that I live overseas 🇦🇺

    • @juanarches5793
      @juanarches5793 Před 2 lety

      Is that Ultra Center with Japanese jazz artist John Luzaika? Around 1987? I was there too. I remember the guest artist Tiwi Reyes one the female original of New Minstrel.

    • @daviddimalanta259
      @daviddimalanta259 Před 2 lety

      Daym! I wonder if my uncle from Philippines saw that one too.

    • @delmacapagal1097
      @delmacapagal1097 Před 2 lety

      There was a lady at Technics Organ store in Alimall Cubao that played this music complete and right on each note. That's why I knew and fell in love to this music. She is awesome, I was just a kid then. Maybe you have heard her play too.

    • @user-zq8rz8kc6t
      @user-zq8rz8kc6t Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@juanarches5793Filipino artist John Lesaca and Louie Reyes

  • @dadomateo
    @dadomateo Před 10 lety +14

    1981: "East St. Louie Melody" (released in my country the Philippines, and considered his biggest solo hit)

  • @jimmyjoseph51
    @jimmyjoseph51 Před 4 lety +10

    Rest in Peace, Noel...….you were the greatest....no on can even come close to your mastery of the Violin.

  • @user-vk3hl1yx5b
    @user-vk3hl1yx5b Před rokem +3

    So good classic song! So relaxing "

  • @theresamarquez2719
    @theresamarquez2719 Před 2 lety +3

    i love this,!

  • @alanpartridge7119
    @alanpartridge7119 Před 2 lety +6

    Found this album while flicking through the records in 82 …still have it …

  • @arical.colemanph.d.97
    @arical.colemanph.d.97 Před 2 lety +7

    Remember this brother when he first came put in the 70s. Was shocked to learn of his transition. May his legacy live forever!!! RIP Brother!

  • @frediefeliciano2921
    @frediefeliciano2921 Před 3 lety +5

    Its a beautiful jazz rock.its good.hear that kind of music

  • @micmb
    @micmb Před 3 lety +4

    I can listen to this all day..

    • @happydeedee1765
      @happydeedee1765 Před 2 lety +1

      You & me both...simply fabulous! Peace friend.🌷

  • @denisejohnson373
    @denisejohnson373 Před 9 lety +40

    ...East St. Louis is my hometown...what a beautiful way to remember home!!!

    • @happydeedee1765
      @happydeedee1765 Před 2 lety +3

      OMG, East St. Louis is my hometown as well! This is so random...but I love it! I grew up on 12th & Bond...the projects. At 12 or 13 y/o my dad moved us to Springfield Illinois. But I still call E.St.L home...always will. Great to meet hometown family. Stay safe-Stay healthy. Peace friends.🌷

    • @happydeedee1765
      @happydeedee1765 Před 2 lety +2

      @Patricia Washington BTW, I soooo remember St. Teresa's Academy...B/c across the street was "Pirtle's Confectionery Store" Pirtle's had the best ice cream on the planet! Mr. Pirtle would dip & put a "half pint" of ice cream on a sm/med cone...And dang-near a "pint" of ice cream on a large cone.🤣
      My favorite flavors were: a scoop of chocolate on the bottom & a scoop of butter pecan on top...OMG, I can still taste it to this day!🤣
      Anyway, so glad to share with ya. Good times, huh? Be blessed & Peace friend.🙏🍦

    • @IntellectuallyAstute
      @IntellectuallyAstute Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@@happydeedee1765Sweet Memories!!!! ❤

    • @IntellectuallyAstute
      @IntellectuallyAstute Před 5 měsíci

      Mines as well! Born & Raised. LHS 🐯 class of 94.

  • @ligrivareduc8991
    @ligrivareduc8991 Před 3 lety +19

    I just love his jazz music!! Remembering my dad's jazz album collection in his own music library!! 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @chuchieghandour6813
    @chuchieghandour6813 Před 9 lety +6

    God...these jazz albums been my passion for 30 now..it gives me peace of mind once I hear it.

  • @MrIrrepressible
    @MrIrrepressible Před 3 lety +9

    My goodness such beautiful music. Im speechless

  • @colleenakaleeannrogers1486

    I had the privilege of meeting him and got an autograph, a few months later he died!

  • @samuelcalamba1932
    @samuelcalamba1932 Před 3 lety +6

    My favorite song and artist!!!

  • @rolandomoratalla7215
    @rolandomoratalla7215 Před 9 lety +19

    One of my favorite during early 80's and love it playing even now.

  • @williamjuanengo8746
    @williamjuanengo8746 Před 5 lety +9

    Classic Jazz. One and only Noel Pointer. RIP.

  • @gordonorante509
    @gordonorante509 Před 2 lety +3

    Smooth jazz

  • @delmacapagal1097
    @delmacapagal1097 Před 2 lety +3

    Marvelous musician, that's what he is, Noel Pointer. Love this beautiful piece. 🔥 💖

  • @DonaldLee-qo3vx
    @DonaldLee-qo3vx Před 6 měsíci +2

    Memories of good life.

  • @MrIrrepressible
    @MrIrrepressible Před 4 lety +8

    Incredibly beautiful music.

  • @conradford7493
    @conradford7493 Před 4 lety +5

    E.St. Louis, how much fun I had as a kid. Love you E.Side Forever.

    • @happydeedee1765
      @happydeedee1765 Před 2 lety +2

      My hometown too. Attended Washington grade school, & Hughes Quinn Jr. High...Left the city for Springfield Illinois in high school. But East St. Louis will always be home. Peace friend.🌷

    • @conradford7493
      @conradford7493 Před měsícem +1

      ​@@happydeedee1765I also attended Washington and Hugh Quinn. Wow😂

    • @happydeedee1765
      @happydeedee1765 Před měsícem

      @conradford7493 Wow indeed... What class?

    • @conradford7493
      @conradford7493 Před měsícem +1

      @happydeedee1765 oh crap. Washington I was 6. Hugh Quinn 12.. It was such a great childhood. Nothing buy very fond memories.

  • @Derek-ws2xu
    @Derek-ws2xu Před 2 lety +2

    this was my tune back in the day SMOOTH JAZZ 🎵 RIP Noel Pointer 🎻

  • @papoy6850
    @papoy6850 Před 2 lety +1

    this was one of my 1st jazz album wayback late 70's, why i switch to jazz

  • @denisejohnson373
    @denisejohnson373 Před 9 lety +17

    love, love love this album....he was a talented musician and so humble!!!

  • @jackieslifeuncutvlog2548
    @jackieslifeuncutvlog2548 Před 2 lety +3

    My forever favorite 🥰

  • @bagoongbalayan
    @bagoongbalayan Před 11 měsíci +2

    I so luv luv luv the music of Noel Pointer! 🥰😍🤩❤️

  • @helenabelardo3306
    @helenabelardo3306 Před 6 lety +8

    One of my favorites!! Timeless.

  • @johnmcnoriell6342
    @johnmcnoriell6342 Před 7 lety +16

    We've got to keep his music alive!

    • @AkoSiDarna
      @AkoSiDarna Před 3 lety +2

      Agree. The man was a prodigy.

  • @qbsting3555
    @qbsting3555 Před 5 lety +10

    I was lucky to watch him live at Berkeley, CA circa 1982 along with Hubert Laws

    • @joeygonzo
      @joeygonzo Před 4 lety +1

      damn, I wish you took your betacam

  • @obebay1
    @obebay1 Před 2 lety +3

    Beautiful rendition of the perfect theme song for my hometown! Stark contrast to the historical turbulence of this midwestern city.

  • @tguev3246
    @tguev3246 Před 6 lety +6

    Just fantastic. Listening to this piece floods me with euphoria.

  • @RonaldGatchalianNatGaSa
    @RonaldGatchalianNatGaSa Před 10 lety +6

    one of Noels best classic, so soothing to listen to

  • @djadiejazz
    @djadiejazz Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you for sharing this video. This track will stand the test of time and will live on forever and listened time and time again by future generations RIP Noel Pointer

  • @mdr6294
    @mdr6294 Před 4 lety +5

    I had this LP, what a musician he is 😎

    • @AkoSiDarna
      @AkoSiDarna Před 3 lety

      Was. He died a long time ago

    • @evealkazar
      @evealkazar Před 11 měsíci +1

      ​@@AkoSiDarnaYes, such a shame 😭 but I would say *he still is alive* with his beautiful music 🙏💖✨💕

  • @happydeedee1765
    @happydeedee1765 Před 2 lety +1

    Did anyone from East St. Louis attend the "1st (Annual) Family Fun Festival" at Jones park this weekend? Was unable to attend, but my relatives (who did) attend, say it was a beautiful event. Hosted by Jerome King & family from the southend.
    Gonna try and be there next year for sure!
    ALWAYS love you East-buggy!💃🌷

  • @anthonylim9762
    @anthonylim9762 Před 4 lety +6

    Timeless, MasterPiece

  • @JONDLEGEND
    @JONDLEGEND Před 2 lety +1

    one of my favorites, rip

  • @francisgonzales6162
    @francisgonzales6162 Před 3 měsíci

    Goosebumps whenever i hear this song....

  • @Werten25
    @Werten25 Před 2 lety +2

    Man, this is so funky.

  • @joshroyeca
    @joshroyeca Před 4 lety +2

    Beautiful melody! Listening from Manila, mabuhay! 🇵🇭

  • @billjames6250
    @billjames6250 Před 10 lety +4

    What a loss of a human being and such a musical talent. But, more importantly he invested his time in our greatest resouce, people...

  • @MyWhiteflowers
    @MyWhiteflowers Před 11 lety +21

    I remember my college days with music..... I even have this album ...those were the days

  • @crisusf25
    @crisusf25 Před 6 lety +2

    Beautiful music 👍🏻 one of the best’ Noel Pointer😍💕💗❤️

  • @stevegee3389
    @stevegee3389 Před 4 lety +3

    Noel Pointer!!! This is my dude from back in the day. Saw him quite a few times LIVE!!! My claim to fame is while in concert at Blues Alley in DC. He stepped on my foot while coming off stage to play in the audience. He told everyone I had big feet...LOL He's also related to Milira. Another great artist from back in the day. Check her!

  • @tammyroman7619
    @tammyroman7619 Před 11 lety +7

    There has never been another....quite this good on electric violin... loved him Thanks for leaving us a piece of your genius

    • @damonmcmurray8669
      @damonmcmurray8669 Před 6 lety +2

      Have you ever heard of jean luc-ponty? He is alive and still performing.

    • @AkoSiDarna
      @AkoSiDarna Před 3 lety +1

      My brothers love jazz and introduced me to his music when I was all of 10. I love love his works and listen to it to this day

  • @MrIrrepressible
    @MrIrrepressible Před 3 lety +4

    1:44 - something very specia. Like flying at night through a city

  • @broyzchannel3764
    @broyzchannel3764 Před 5 lety +3

    Noel's hits is still the best for me ..as far as jazz is concerned.

  • @CasaLobo77
    @CasaLobo77 Před 5 lety +2

    trippin on his music tonight..one of the best jazz artists of my gen..
    ..RIP NP

  • @honorovera1209
    @honorovera1209 Před 8 lety +1

    genius, very unfortunate that he got to leave us so soon. watched him live in the philippines and still listen to him everyday, i got him in my memory stick. just love this guy i'm from new york so maybe that explains it.

  • @alfonsoa1544
    @alfonsoa1544 Před 7 lety +4

    Que grandes músicos nos dejó la década de los 80

    • @hermosaturquia9398
      @hermosaturquia9398 Před 2 lety +2

      Wxactoy Alfonso yo tenía 18 años cuando comenzé con el gusto del jazz aunque mi fuerte era la música disco....Noel pointer me cautivo...hoy muchos años después (40 años) vuelvo a escuchar esta melodía....gracias a esos músicos volver a vivir tantos recuerdos..!!!!

  • @delmacapagal1097
    @delmacapagal1097 Před 2 lety

    Technics Organ, store in Alimall Cubao. A lady musician played this beautiful piece, complete down to each note. She was awesome and pretty too. I was just a kid then, grade 5. Fell in love to this music and learned to appreciate a beautiful woman at the same time. 🔥 💖

  • @markfermin7293
    @markfermin7293 Před 5 lety +3

    One of my favorite album...still playing it...

  • @nonoyhinola
    @nonoyhinola Před 5 měsíci +1

    Loved rhis song

  • @noelmaglangque4067
    @noelmaglangque4067 Před 8 lety +2

    Great piano play. I love this song.

  • @lanireniva5245
    @lanireniva5245 Před 7 lety +7

    80's music are really classic

  • @UBZUKki
    @UBZUKki Před 10 lety +3

    Beautiful...picked up an original copy of this lp today...lovely...

  • @tpalmesbusiness
    @tpalmesbusiness Před 3 lety +3

    Timeless!!! Thanks so much for uploading this! My all time favorite!!!!

  • @h.h.lopurr439
    @h.h.lopurr439 Před 5 lety +3

    TIMELESS,INCREDIBLE MUSIC! 2019

  • @MultiWilliam1964
    @MultiWilliam1964 Před 10 lety +2

    one of the best if not the best jazz piece...

  • @battousaihimura8822
    @battousaihimura8822 Před 3 lety

    You maybe gone
    ..But We Definitely FEEL YOUR SOUL THROUGH YOUR MUSIC!

  • @MrIrrepressible
    @MrIrrepressible Před 4 lety +3

    My goodness this is beautiful

  • @davidtuibeo1898
    @davidtuibeo1898 Před 8 lety +9

    masterpiece.....

  • @janicesimons2040
    @janicesimons2040 Před 5 lety +2

    I just love this even in 2919. RIP

  • @angsieverz4938
    @angsieverz4938 Před 4 lety +2

    Perfect for rainy day in Vancouver!

  • @lonnieclemens8028
    @lonnieclemens8028 Před 4 lety +1

    Very pleasant music!

  • @medboy78
    @medboy78 Před rokem +1

    Tony D sampled this for his tunee "Piano Grand". Ive been looking for this original and glad I did. Great track!

  • @normanangeles2842
    @normanangeles2842 Před 7 lety +3

    The Violin Man in his best!

  • @moonlover2011
    @moonlover2011 Před rokem +2

    so love

  • @dedetbautista4730
    @dedetbautista4730 Před 8 lety +10

    My goodness and gracious, superb, in tagalog "Ang Galing" Mabuhay !!!!!!

  • @henktroost4799
    @henktroost4799 Před 8 lety +3

    Heavenaly... The Sound, of our generation..

  • @wakopakowako909
    @wakopakowako909 Před 9 lety +3

    my favorite jazz artist...

  • @AkilezNewEngland
    @AkilezNewEngland Před rokem

    Noel Pointer went to Cebu City, Philippines. My mother promoted his concert and got a Payola. Haha. That was in 1979. George Benson too.

  • @lovelysosweet8386
    @lovelysosweet8386 Před 4 lety +3

    This Album💞💞💞

  • @IntellectuallyAstute
    @IntellectuallyAstute Před 5 měsíci

    East Saint Louis BORN & RAISED! Lincoln Sr. High C/O 1994. TIGERS 🐯 all day!!!!! 💯

  • @jethmonterola8155
    @jethmonterola8155 Před 11 lety +3

    I remember friends from college days. They introduced me to jazz music. Andrew Micu, Jun Alberto, Gerry Guzman and Nelson Honrado where are you guys.

  • @mdr6294
    @mdr6294 Před 4 lety +2

    Have this LP 😎

  • @morena-jackson
    @morena-jackson Před 11 lety +3

    Love Noel Pointer :)

  • @jiggspetersonnegapatan8789

    Still jazzin at 2018

  • @juanjotm4821
    @juanjotm4821 Před 5 lety +2

    Guess who is on keyboards! Could it be Dave Grusin. If so, that´s great composition ! Noel Pointer and the Master of Masters Dave Grusin are truly gifted musicians. ! I bet !

    • @CommishNflpro
      @CommishNflpro Před 5 lety +2

      Would it surprise you to know that's......Noel himself on keys! Dave does not appear on this LP.
      This song was written by none other than Phil Perry!

  • @marinacapellan1745
    @marinacapellan1745 Před 4 lety +6

    I have it on cassette..on CD. Same good old Noel Pointer" East of St. Louis". The artist, faded but not his masterpiece.

  • @anniedalupan9711
    @anniedalupan9711 Před 8 lety +6

    I wish they have East St. Louis Melody on iTunes.

  • @davechard1143
    @davechard1143 Před 8 lety +5

    Masterpiece

  • @r2kin2phils
    @r2kin2phils Před 3 lety +2

    Why this exceptional piece not captured by spotify ??

  • @bibbyjibby724
    @bibbyjibby724 Před 7 lety +1

    best music.love it..

  • @elliottholmes5529
    @elliottholmes5529 Před 2 měsíci

    ✌🏾I remember seeing them twice

  • @lawsonwilliams3712
    @lawsonwilliams3712 Před 7 lety

    Sunday morning VSU this song always sends me there

  • @enriquepacis3129
    @enriquepacis3129 Před 7 lety +6

    ahuuuummm tagal kitang hinanap..

  • @noelcruz7648
    @noelcruz7648 Před 9 lety +2

    i love jazz

  • @jezzaumali
    @jezzaumali Před 2 měsíci

    thank you for sharing this beautiful music of noel pointer ! i was wondering why this is not included in spotify??? They're missing out one of the best melodies of Noel Pointer in the world !

  • @vanessasmith4713
    @vanessasmith4713 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice!

  • @mikemikedag
    @mikemikedag Před 7 lety +3

    e.st.representing my hometown

  • @maria.isabelmedinamurillo1212

    Excelente!!!!!

  • @swbsdavid
    @swbsdavid Před 8 lety +4

    Magic

  • @arlyntapp3308
    @arlyntapp3308 Před 7 lety +1

    He created magic."

  • @miguelangelcastroalvarado4342

    Uffffff,Nice hellow from Monterrey NL México.