The Heath Broithers at Onondaga Community Coilege in Syracuse, N.Y, on Oct. 31, 2014.
February 11, 2015 8:18 am
The Heath Broithers at Onondaga Community Coilege in Syracuse, N.Y, on Oct. 31, 2014.
On Halloween, I was lucky enough to catch the Heath Brothers performing as part of the Legends of Jazz series at Onondaga Community College.
Great show by 89-year-old saxophonist Jimmy Heath, his 80-year-old drummer brother Tootie and their younger mates Michael Karn on upright bass and Jeb Patton on piano.
During the show, I slipped down to an empty seat in the front row, sturdied my iPad air, and shot 8-minutes-plus of cool music, bridging two songs, panning from Jimmy to Tootie to Jeb and catching Michael on the back line. Fine work, I thought, when I watched it at home. But back then I was trying to load video through the WordPress platform, and it wouldn’t. I left it alone.
This past weekend I started my YouTube channel at last.
This morning I will post a piece here, linking to my weekly community blog column on waer.org, about the next chapter of the Legends of Jazz Series in Storer Auditorum, vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant, who performs at 4:30 and 7 p.m. on Feb. 27.
http://waer.org/post/cecile-mclorin-salvant-aims-make-something-interesting-happen-occ
So I decided this would be a fine time to share that almost-forgotten video I shot of the Heath Brothers.
Enjoy.
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Categories: Music
Tags: Jazz music, Jimmy Heath, Legends of Jazz, Onondaga Community College, The Heath Brothers, Tootie Heath
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Well, I don’t know who The Heath Brothers are, but good for them for carrying on in their 80s! 🙂 And good for you for starting your YouTube channel! 😀
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By rachelcarrera on February 14, 2015 at 12:41 am
Sorry it has taken so long to see this Mark. Things are a bit haphazard and catch as I can here. Someone (Not me) had a knee scope today and I have been running quite hither and fro for days with over time and getting this and that done. Now I must go to the land of Youtubers and subscribe! 🙂 And I enjoyed this!
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By Chatter Master on February 12, 2015 at 1:25 pm
Oh, no, a knee scope for the not-you in the house. Worse than you, somehow, you know? I feel YOUR pain, MDB Colleen as the runner and fetcher and doer. Thanks for watching and liking and subscribing to my video minimalism. 🙂
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By markbialczak on February 12, 2015 at 2:07 pm
🙂 I have a feeling there will be an abundance of eclectic music to enjoy! Today has not been a bad day. He’s actually been up and about a good bit. They said tomorrow and the next day will be much worse. So we shall see how that plays out. I feel worse for him. Because he is very much a doer around here. And I have to work tomorrow. So I hope the pain doesn’t come in until I get home!!!! Wait….I hope that doesn’t mean “I” am the pain….
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By Chatter Master on February 12, 2015 at 7:58 pm
Yahooooo you’re on YouTube so now I can check out your stuff there too 🙂 I just subscribed to your channel, buddy!
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By Christy Birmingham on February 11, 2015 at 11:06 pm
Thanks for the subscribe, Christy! Now I have to shoot more video around town. 🙂
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By markbialczak on February 12, 2015 at 10:06 am
Woohoooo!! 😀
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By Christy Birmingham on February 12, 2015 at 1:38 pm
that’s great that you have your own channel now, like oprah on youtube ) loved the clip and you’re pretty talented on a variety of levels.
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By ksbeth on February 11, 2015 at 9:10 pm
I’m only 100 million subscribers short of Oprah, Beth! 🙂
It’s fun to start out, that’s for sure. I have more confidence with the iPhone and iPad every time. Thanks for your kind words as always.
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By markbialczak on February 11, 2015 at 9:41 pm
Very cool!! I’m listening to your video right now, Mark. Thanks for sharing it. I love that you snuck down to the first row. Sweet sound.
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By Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister on February 11, 2015 at 8:21 pm
Thanks so much, Aud. It was really fun to capture their vibe.
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By markbialczak on February 11, 2015 at 8:47 pm
I enjoy music of all kinds and this is amazing work with dinosaur age machinery, ha ha! It reminded me of the way real talented filmmakers use the older cameras to get a ‘different feel’ to their end results. I am now a week away from watching “Boyhood,” which has years of Richard Linklater’s film done. I am on the waitlist for the library… I am not sure you would like it but there is a good story about how a kid makes the best of his life in an uncomfortable situation, in the film, “The Way Back.” He really finds his way, finally his mother sees the light and a different (negative and slightly abusive) role for Steve Carrell.
Jazz is one of my favorite types of music, but I don’t feature it enough on my blog, Mark! Great post!
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By reocochran on February 11, 2015 at 6:56 pm
I’m glad you like my dinosaur work, Robin. 🙂 You tossed me a Dino bone.
Enjoy “Boyhood.” Wow, it’s a winner.
Like “The Way Back,” you say? I made it my No. 1 favorite movie of 2013!
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By markbialczak on February 11, 2015 at 7:20 pm
So glad you liked this movie, it has a different role for Steve C. but was a great one for nostalgia and so sweet how the boy works all summer and learns so much from his experiences at the pool. Thanks for letting me know about the 2013 award, since I am sure I was not following you YET! Smiles!
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By reocochran on February 12, 2015 at 7:15 pm
Such wonderful musicians, they are fabulous. Thanks for sharing the video, I love this music. You can tell they were having such a great time.
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By Apple Pie & Napalm on February 11, 2015 at 4:37 pm
Isn’t it great to see how talent and passion can remain, Apple Pie? Thanks for watching my video and commeting here. I really appreciate it.
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By markbialczak on February 11, 2015 at 6:47 pm
Awesome video Mark – so clear and steady and the audio was amazing. Great songs. Thank You.
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By Paul on February 11, 2015 at 12:40 pm
Wow. Thanks, Paul. I’m glad you liked the Heath Brothers. They are so hip. 🙂
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By markbialczak on February 11, 2015 at 2:49 pm
Subscribed!
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By Jim McKeever on February 11, 2015 at 12:24 pm
Thank you, Mr. McKeever. I’m having fun with this video component. 🙂
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By markbialczak on February 11, 2015 at 2:48 pm
What a blessing to still do what you love in the winter of your years.
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By kerbey on February 11, 2015 at 11:06 am
I did do a good job with the video, Kerbey, but I’m only in the autumn …
Oh, you meant the Heath Brothers! Yeah, aren’t they fantastic!! 🙂 ❤
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By markbialczak on February 11, 2015 at 11:37 am
You’re only halfway done!
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By kerbey on February 11, 2015 at 12:10 pm
Well, 114 would be a bit long in the tooth, my friend. 🙂
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By markbialczak on February 11, 2015 at 12:13 pm
Medical science will enter new frontiers by the time you are 75!
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By kerbey on February 11, 2015 at 12:15 pm
Oh, yes, medical science. I forgot<em about that. 🙂
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By markbialczak on February 11, 2015 at 2:46 pm
Winter of our years? That’s why I hate January – it’s a reminder.
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By Carl D'Agostino on February 12, 2015 at 5:39 am
I see an emerging theme today Mark. Sadly, I know so little about jazz…
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By Marissa Bergen on February 11, 2015 at 9:59 am
I will get to other genres on other days, Marissa. I’m a well-rounded guy. 🙂
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By markbialczak on February 11, 2015 at 11:21 am
I’m sure you will. Do you know I once went to an ear doctor who told me that listening to jazz was bad for my hearing? He had a really strong accent so I kept asking him again and again if that was what he said and he just kept nodding his head. I still can’t really be sure.
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By Marissa Bergen on February 11, 2015 at 12:24 pm
Egads! But punk and metal clears out the old wax from the canals. I get it, totally, Marissa. 🙂
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By markbialczak on February 11, 2015 at 2:47 pm
I suppose so! Hey, go figure…
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By Marissa Bergen on February 11, 2015 at 3:22 pm
This is cool! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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By Sophie33 on February 11, 2015 at 9:01 am
I’m glad you like it, Sophie. Thanks for watching. 🙂
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By markbialczak on February 11, 2015 at 9:50 am