Marc Russo - Saxophone Overtones, Altissimo, Growling - Cannonball Musical Instruments

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  • čas přidán 13. 09. 2015
  • In this interview with Marc Russo, he discusses and teaches effects such as overtone matching, altissimo, growling vs flutter tongue, and other jazz and rock & roll saxophone techniques.
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  • @Slakenji
    @Slakenji Před 8 lety +35

    Who remembers his music from The Sims 1? Simply a masterpiece.

  • @wyndhleodumegwu253
    @wyndhleodumegwu253 Před 8 lety +29

    Marc Russo, you have become my favorite immediately when I first heard you.
    When altissimo hunters were into David Sanborn, you have become my main man instead.
    I wanted to play altissimos not in melodic and harmonic isolation; I desired to traverse the octaves smoothly without any noticeable "breaks"- no choppiness in octave transitions.
    David has had the art of successfully accomplishing this feat with fewer notes in succession.
    Marc plays not only one or two notes in cadenza-like spirit, but entire scalar and chordal patterns and melody and harmony fragments - in consecutive cluster, contextually.
    Marc Russo, Brandon Fields, Nelson Rangell, Gary Meeks - to name but a few altissimo practitioners - are deserving of much more credits as saxophone masters.
    I adore and appreciate Marc's giving Junior Walker credits for his (Junior's) unorthodox and almost-novel embellishments.
    King Curtis and Junior Walker were the masters of the 60s at altissimo and tongue
    roll and flutter tongue.
    Junior Walker continued into the 70s and 80s until his physical demise with some of these saxophonic feats demonstrated by Marc
    In the 50s, it was Earl Bostic on alto saxophone, and Sylvester Austin and Red Prysock on tenor saxophones.
    Grover Washington, Jr. also admitted to listening to and being inspired and influenced by both King Curtis and Junior Walker, especially when it was a question of altissimo and other saxophonic exuberance.
    Thank you Marc Russo.
    At the Movies has been curtailing your explosive ability and imaginative creativity.
    Yet, I do enjoy it when you are with your "Sax On The Beach" or even "At The Movies".
    Thanks, Marc, for Info and Sax demo.
    Thanks CZcams!

  • @Sirvalorsax
    @Sirvalorsax Před 8 lety +16

    One of my favorite players!

  • @mikeschouten4732
    @mikeschouten4732 Před 3 lety +7

    Marc is so down to earth, but his playing is out of this world!

  • @Fuff63
    @Fuff63 Před rokem +4

    Just saw him with the Doobie brothers live two nights ago. This guy stole the show and he just elevated everything to another level. Just wanted to say that’s he is amazingly talented and fun to see live. Cheers

    • @Roman-rx2tm
      @Roman-rx2tm Před rokem

      Oct 2?

    • @deldridg
      @deldridg Před rokem

      Just saw him an hour ago with the DB here in Sydney. Awesome playing! What a night!!! 🙂

  • @saxyjon
    @saxyjon Před 8 lety +15

    Can't get enough of Marc's madness!!

  • @LaloRojasSax
    @LaloRojasSax Před 8 lety +4

    I've always loved his playing. Thanks for letting us enjoy this natural moment with Russo.

  • @d3jan193
    @d3jan193 Před 7 lety +53

    Didn't know an alto could sound like that

  • @danprado3020
    @danprado3020 Před 2 lety +1

    Marc has that little extra that brings out the best.
    Very happy for all his success and the joy he's given to all of us music lovers.
    Humble and talented.

  • @BrentClay
    @BrentClay Před 8 lety +2

    Love these interviews with top players. Really enjoyed this one!

  • @stevenstone307
    @stevenstone307 Před 2 lety

    Legend!! Thank you for giving us so many iconic pieces from our childhoods

  • @anthonynichols5266
    @anthonynichols5266 Před 5 lety

    Been a fan of you since 88. You are so awesome !

  • @GabrielBelloMusic
    @GabrielBelloMusic Před 3 lety

    Never gets old. A true master!

  • @danielolson5378
    @danielolson5378 Před 3 lety

    Marc Russo is my favorite alto sax player!! The first time i heard him the Yellowjackets i got hooked on his sound directly!!

  • @asarielmaradiaga6718
    @asarielmaradiaga6718 Před 7 lety +6

    This guy is amazing would love to have him as my teacher

  • @MAnuciao79
    @MAnuciao79 Před 7 lety

    This is SO UNBELIEVABLE!

  • @dillolechat4976
    @dillolechat4976 Před 7 lety +1

    Love it!!!!! Thanks Mark!

  • @icemanlee666
    @icemanlee666 Před 8 lety +3

    Love the finish on the alto

  • @Waldvogel45
    @Waldvogel45 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Marc; oh Man I // WE miss you. Thank goodness for recordings. Sanborn said more or less the same about needing to cut thru in his early Butterfield days.

  • @ValmirSaxFattus
    @ValmirSaxFattus Před 8 lety +5

    Marc Russo is amazing!

  • @Superdave131
    @Superdave131 Před 7 lety

    Thanks for the tips! Amazing!

  • @lvb2000
    @lvb2000 Před 4 lety +3

    The best saxophonist in the world, Marc Russo!

    • @taylorshred
      @taylorshred Před 3 měsíci

      Zombie Michael Brecker wants to know your location!

  • @Phrizby
    @Phrizby Před 10 měsíci

    mindblowing stuff!! amazing power and sound. reminds me to always support playing with strong air.. maybe ill never get this strong but its inspiring

  • @TheFunkyKingston
    @TheFunkyKingston Před 8 lety +1

    What a positive face and what a player!!! Wish he was my jazz tutor!!!

  • @steveedwards4635
    @steveedwards4635 Před měsícem +1

    Great to see and hear Marc! While I love Bob Mintzer, I was so bummed when Marc left Yellowjackets! Has he ever said why they parted ways?

  • @bigalinwesttexas
    @bigalinwesttexas Před 8 lety

    First heard Marc about 15 years ago at a Doobie's concert. He made the show special and added so much color to the songs

  • @enriqueernesto738
    @enriqueernesto738 Před 3 lety +1

    His domination of the altissimo range is beyond comprehension

  • @DiMoraDiamond
    @DiMoraDiamond Před 4 lety +1

    Wow. So much talent.

  • @deldridg
    @deldridg Před rokem

    What a beautiful man. Phenomenal chops - just home from a Doobie Brothers concert here in Sydney and am totally pumped! Can't stop smiling Thank you for this wonderful clip. Cheers - Dave

  • @zato6226
    @zato6226 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Mark Russo with Kenny Loggins, Live From The Grand Canyon, "Celebrate Me Home". If you haven't seen it i guarantee Marks Performance will blow you away!!

  • @JIMMYROUGERIE-music
    @JIMMYROUGERIE-music Před 8 lety

    thanks for sharing this with us !!!!

  • @stephenmellor9264
    @stephenmellor9264 Před 3 lety

    AT LAST!!! ive watvhed soooo many video on you tube looking for some one to tell me how to make that rock growling sound. All of them gave me sooo much bs, the you come along and simply say " to get that sound you just hum". MAN ! BLESS YA MWA. from a yorkshire man in England.

  • @lucethier6093
    @lucethier6093 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Marc. very nice!

  • @michaeldean9338
    @michaeldean9338 Před 5 lety +1

    Damned Freak!! Awesome, Mark!

  • @ColinLeary
    @ColinLeary Před 10 měsíci

    I love how you can hear him voice his altissimo notes

  • @careydanna4924
    @careydanna4924 Před 5 lety

    Amazing!!!!

  • @bryanturci3876
    @bryanturci3876 Před rokem

    A living legend

  • @LarryLenau
    @LarryLenau Před 8 lety

    He's fantastic

  • @woodwindstuff
    @woodwindstuff Před 7 lety +3

    Great stuff. Great Playing !!!!!!

  • @alicialemma4335
    @alicialemma4335 Před 2 lety

    I honestly think my fav instrument!

  • @cowboy0212
    @cowboy0212 Před 5 měsíci

    You are Legend!

  • @pascaljeanne6520
    @pascaljeanne6520 Před 2 lety +1

    great musician !!! when this guy leave The yellow jackets , i almost cry ahaha ! the song " tortoise and the hare" ! what a solo ! man i can cry every time ahaha ! so intense !

  • @wyndhleodumegwu253
    @wyndhleodumegwu253 Před 7 lety +1

    The "Marcsman" is in the Lounge hitting those altissimos with perfect precision and accuracy.

  • @RDHERNANDEZ1
    @RDHERNANDEZ1 Před 7 lety +1

    awesome

  • @RogelioEscobar
    @RogelioEscobar Před 8 lety +9

    DAMN MAN!!! This dude is awesome!! Never knew who the sax guy was for Doobey Bros.
    Seems like a blast to hang with too!!
    Im not an altissimo guy but the overtone stuff and false fingering is sick!!!

    • @adamconerly5392
      @adamconerly5392 Před 5 lety

      Oh come on Roger you're a great player!

    • @RogelioEscobar
      @RogelioEscobar Před 4 lety +1

      @@adamconerly5392 this was six months ago...lol hey Adam!!! You too man. Always a fan of your playing back at Tx State!! See you on FB land!

  • @joaocarlosdantasbezerra3342
    @joaocarlosdantasbezerra3342 Před 11 měsíci

    Até aonde um gênio pode chegar . Gênio ou dedicação posso dizer que é um conjunto porque tenho sax e sei o quanto é difícil praticar velocidade velocidade

  • @TommyOnSax
    @TommyOnSax Před 5 lety

    Nice Video!

  • @colamesta
    @colamesta Před 5 lety +1

    Grandissimo Marc!

    • @hmm4214
      @hmm4214 Před 5 lety

      Se ti piace quest'uomo devi assolutamente ascoltare l'album F-Zero rilasciato nel '92
      Non te ne pentirai!

  • @pascaljeanne8002
    @pascaljeanne8002 Před 6 měsíci

    man , marc russo ...s...sooooooooooooo great !

  • @careydanna4924
    @careydanna4924 Před 5 lety

    The Goat!!!!

  • @Rickycaneschi
    @Rickycaneschi Před 3 lety

    FOR ME A GREAT MASTER I REMEMBER MY IMPRESSION WHIT THE ÁLBUM POLITICS
    THIS MASTER PUT PURÉ ENERGY !!!!!!
    THANKS GREAT MASTER FOR YOUR TALENT AND VIRTUOSISM !!!!!

  • @careydanna4924
    @careydanna4924 Před 5 lety

    Marc Russo & Dave Koz!!! #Legends

  • @maticres03
    @maticres03 Před 2 lety

    Soooss unn capooo, ojalá la pegues con algún nuevo tema denuevo!!!!!!

  • @BrianKabalaMusic
    @BrianKabalaMusic Před 2 lety

    Crazy tone wow

  • @themarienthal
    @themarienthal Před 3 lety

    Big Marc!

  • @BlasJohnny
    @BlasJohnny Před 5 lety

    Awesome

  • @FoolishFrankie
    @FoolishFrankie Před 5 měsíci

    Is this entire uncut interview somewhere?

  • @sablezubshruz9811
    @sablezubshruz9811 Před rokem

    Pure Magic )))))

  • @edoardozampetti4601
    @edoardozampetti4601 Před 5 lety +1

    a true monster Marc Russo..

  • @brenocardoso2164
    @brenocardoso2164 Před 8 lety

    Setup? Fantastic

  • @robertramos645
    @robertramos645 Před 6 lety +6

    Wow! Maybe one day...I managed a high G today, need to work harder to get
    Higher.

  • @espr7564
    @espr7564 Před 2 lety

    Marc Russo, very cool

  • @36index
    @36index Před 2 lety

    He helped define the "YellowJacket" sound.... PERIOD!

  • @jayone2140
    @jayone2140 Před 3 lety

    Wow!

  • @robinherrod9194
    @robinherrod9194 Před 5 lety

    Can Marc be booked for clinics and guest performances?

  • @gabrielbarrostavares5023
    @gabrielbarrostavares5023 Před 8 lety +2

    Alguém cria legenda em portuês deste vídeo ?! vlw !

  • @pauloteixeira9427
    @pauloteixeira9427 Před 8 lety

    Which are the reeds that he plays currently,any one ? Thanks

  • @saxmanvladimir
    @saxmanvladimir Před 7 lety +2

    rare sax man!

  • @tgdtenor
    @tgdtenor Před 8 lety

    Such a killer!

  • @anthonypierre2094
    @anthonypierre2094 Před 4 lety +5

    Hearing him play just makes me go to the stank face! Just filthy with those licks! I wish I could get that nasty!

    • @romanholder6556
      @romanholder6556 Před 4 lety +1

      Anthony Pierre With consistent practice and listening we both can, brother!

    • @josch0092
      @josch0092 Před 4 lety

      Its so much about trying out new Stuff everyday and you will get better so fast

  • @2005rosebud
    @2005rosebud Před 3 lety

    Where did you get that ligature on your alto?

  • @SmoothJazzBrasilLucianoFButeri

    Qual o setup do sax alto dele? No tenor vi uma dukoff ali...

  • @dirah3040
    @dirah3040 Před 6 lety

    I met your Father today while walking at Larkey Park with my client I walk there. Small world it is.

  • @Saydiil
    @Saydiil Před 8 lety

    great video, thanks!
    he talks about books about false fingerings and overtones.
    which ones would you recommend?
    i am especially looking for books to get started in real THEORETICAL approchaes on jazz. i play the sax for about 10 years now and my improvisation is based on feel and simple changes.. i really want to step this up and play better.
    any book advices or something similar?

    • @Pluggit1953
      @Pluggit1953 Před 8 lety

      He mentioned the Ted Nash book, which is the best.

  • @CortMarshal
    @CortMarshal Před 7 lety

    what microphone is that?

  • @tjnunez2031
    @tjnunez2031 Před 5 lety +1

    This guy plays the sax like a trumpet player especially with the Doobie Brothers. I love his style & range. I had to bite down on the reed to get this high. Then got kicked out of the marching h.s. band for the semester. Lol

  • @locadisa
    @locadisa Před 5 lety

    Was it you that did the solo in "Miles High" by the Yellowjackets?

    • @Kaoov
      @Kaoov Před 4 lety +1

      Yes, it was him.

  • @alexmeklyper7864
    @alexmeklyper7864 Před 8 lety

    caramba!!!!!!!!

  • @sandrojavierpaniagua9679

    QUE BOQUILLA USA??

  • @Chronic.Pivoter
    @Chronic.Pivoter Před 4 lety

    I can make a rolling "r" sound, but I'm still trying to figure out flutter-tongue (2 years, no results so far). Growling doesn't work for me either (tried humming, singing and actually growling into the horn, extreme-metal style).

    • @stinkybeans5932
      @stinkybeans5932 Před 4 lety

      maybe try a different mouthpiece, i couldn’t growl (humming) in my previous classic mouthpiece whatsoever, but after i got a new jazz one, it magically worked, and also altissimo became so much easier (tho now harder to control precisely, really easy to overblown the notes)

  • @jojotater9121
    @jojotater9121 Před 8 lety

    What Cannonball Tenor are you playing?

  • @cesarvillalobos1710
    @cesarvillalobos1710 Před 5 lety

    Does anyone here know a book with fingerings for altissimo like the ones he recommended?

    • @EdPithey
      @EdPithey Před 4 lety

      www.amazon.com/Ted-Nashs-Studies-High-Harmonics/dp/0634092669/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1573947353&refinements=p_27%3ATed+Nash&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Ted+Nash

  • @jguillermoii
    @jguillermoii Před 8 lety

    What tenor model was he playing at the time of the video interview?

  • @johnrissamosir7000
    @johnrissamosir7000 Před 7 lety +1

    bakat yang luar biasa,umur tidak berpengaruh buat Musik.

  • @njatoandrianarison6433

    I hear you when you growl. that was very knolwledgable

  • @candid1954
    @candid1954 Před 3 lety

    Marc Russo...Charlie DeChant...Don Myrick...Andrew Woolfolk to name a few!

  • @vincenzomaisano7432
    @vincenzomaisano7432 Před 7 lety

    What mouthpiece did he use ?

  • @jameskuczma3381
    @jameskuczma3381 Před 8 lety +2

    What mouthpiece and reed are you using with the tenor?

    • @SimplyGabriel
      @SimplyGabriel Před 7 lety +2

      James Kuczma that's an alto Sax

    • @d3jan193
      @d3jan193 Před 7 lety +4

      Simply Gabriel did you even watch the whole video?

    • @sm26801
      @sm26801 Před 5 lety

      All I know is that in the alto he is using a Meyer , 5 i think.

  • @jakobelvstroem
    @jakobelvstroem Před 7 lety +5

    Check Marc Russo's on the 80ies Yellowjackets album; Samurai Samba, Politics, The Spin and Four Corners, his playing is amazing! Stopped listening when he left (apologies to Bob Mintzer) :-)

    • @tomjones4890
      @tomjones4890 Před 6 lety +1

      Revelation on the album Shades is one of my favs. I was a sax player in college in the late 80s and Marc Russo was my greatest inspiration! Here's the link:
      czcams.com/video/itHxDmzjgMU/video.html
      And I agree about Bob Mintzer. It was a totally different vibe...

    • @robmansax
      @robmansax Před 5 lety

      I agree, I love Bob Mintzer, he is one of my favourite modern Tenor players, wonderful phrasing and tone but Marc Russo with his Alto was making the Yellow Jackets' sound unique and outstanding, although Russell Ferrante's compositions are always great and the band is clearly still recognisable, with Marc Russo they had a special sound signature IMHO. Marc Russo influenced me a great deal too!

  • @stephanieburroughs8899

    You are such a babe. And so talented

  • @khalilamd1
    @khalilamd1 Před 3 lety

    thanks sims 1

  • @hugo_alves
    @hugo_alves Před 5 lety +1

    I first saw Marc on the concert Outside from redwoods by Kenny Loggins then i started searching who were each of all those great guys Loggins brought together on that amazing job!
    czcams.com/video/ZtqMnf23NTI/video.html

  • @momentaneo8230
    @momentaneo8230 Před 5 lety

    Mouthpiece??

  • @Marcusblade
    @Marcusblade Před 8 lety

    LOL its like a kazoo you just hummm it LOL

  • @vickimurray413
    @vickimurray413 Před 5 lety

    Looks like Chong wheres cheech or edger winter

  • @Mika0011
    @Mika0011 Před 2 lety

    This man make the sims better

  • @kennygsaxophone2549
    @kennygsaxophone2549 Před 7 lety +1

    I never played Altissimo Keys with high notes Alto Saxophone before

  • @BlasJohnny
    @BlasJohnny Před 7 lety

    Are those saxophone made in China?

    • @sebastianc.5051
      @sebastianc.5051 Před 7 lety

      BlasJohnny USA

    • @MARKLINMAN1
      @MARKLINMAN1 Před 7 lety +1

      BlasJohnny they are made in Taiwan and ASSEMBLED in Utah. They are NOT made here, just assembled here. Cannonball makes that very well known. Great horns. Incredible Altissimo here, wow.

    • @LG4L3443
      @LG4L3443 Před 6 lety

      Salt Lake City, Utah and Branson Missouri

  • @josedarioechavarriapatino5581

    The Sims 1 Music.