Billy Taylor, Duke Ellington and Willie the Lion

baritonebree Says:

Jun 7, 2008 - This is great! It's wonderful to see these guys together, what fun! (Perdido is Juan Tizol's tune)

Sashia48 Says:

Jul 6, 2008 - Fantastico! Incredibile, non posso credere come è giovane Billy.

mmjaljs Says:

Jul 13, 2008 - Duke Ellington, need I say more! This individauality, broke down, so many barriers, and negative stereotypes, of African Americans. Conducting himself, with dignity, honor, and respect, a brilliant perspective, an outstanding talent, and a touch of blissful class. A phenon, of God given talent. Mr. Duke Ellington

mmjaljs Says:

Jul 13, 2008 - Outstanding!

soprano2k Says:

Jul 16, 2008 - This is just too fabulous! Who knew? Are there any more recordings of these three playing together? Love to see them. Thanks for the unexpected gift!

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sowens3 Says:

Aug 6, 2008 - alright!!

MagicRain505 Says:

Aug 11, 2008 - Wow! Who would've guessed that THE LION would be here, man?! This is incredible! Duke Ellington's phrasing and chords, Billy Taylor's IMPECKIBLE technique and timing, and Willie's classic cigar and his unique ideas with rhythm. This is truly great. 7/5 stars.

hero2d0s Says:

Aug 20, 2008 - A Master piece...

emilysayshi1234 Says:

Sep 25, 2008 - perdido thats a pretty hard piece...but its AWESOME

kutari Says:

Oct 6, 2008 - actually, not to be mean or anything. It actually isn't a hard piece at all. Very simple really. You're just listening to these great pianists that can turn such a simple melody into what you heard! :)

musicianslashwriter Says:

Oct 7, 2008 - Well done. Wonderful to see the masters at work.

nickhirst Says:

Oct 22, 2008 - this is the stuff!

vanderbiltsax Says:

Oct 27, 2008 - ii V7 I haha I VI ii V I :D ii V I

kutari Says:

Oct 28, 2008 - I love Tayor's solo. So melodic.

KROGERSGROUP Says:

Nov 1, 2008 - im not getting at anyone in any bad way..but if its so easy..how come they are able to make something so simple sound so difficult..may be by knowing what the chord progression is, people may think its so easy..but there is so much more going on inside of these turnarounds besides the major/minor scales. like the diminished..(so important) the music is beautiful... i believe that the black man is a true king. so many world contributions with little respect and recognition.someone cursed us!!

54spiritedwill54 Says:

Nov 4, 2008 - at 1:15 they all seem surprised by the bass and drums coming in..haha

desolationstumblebum Says:

Nov 14, 2008 - i may have seen cooler than this in my life sometime ... i just cant think of it now (or ever). billy taylor seems like he's in heaven, the lion is king of course, and the other guy ...what's his name again? ♪☮

billes335 Says:

Nov 14, 2008 - Ellington is my god for arranging. He was beautiful. Him and Strayhorn were amazing together. ...and his mother called him Bill is by far one of my favorite albums.

jthemump Says:

Nov 15, 2008 - I love Ellington's playing as much as his composing.

rodbauer Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - Great stuff!

mmjaljs Says:

Dec 29, 2008 - In your missive are many truths, and me being a musician I truly understand. Whenever something is contrived, and made to seem like it's simple examplifies, the brilliance of the artist. In this particular case, three articulate artist. One thing I disagree about though, "Someone cursed Us" this proclamation subjectively is disagreeable. Technically, regardless of Race or Gender when your good, you can only be held down for so long. Trust me you will rise! Mr Duke ellington is proof.

tuxguys Says:

Dec 31, 2008 - This is why I haunt YouTube late at night... three piano stars... the potentiality for a train wreck is enormous and... IT DOESN'T HAPPEN. Their styles may be different, but the impeccability of their taste is uniform. And how neat to see Dr. Billy Taylor in a situation where he's "the Kid?"

unclebobunclebob Says:

Jan 2, 2009 - I remember seeing this on TV. Great trio. Only Taylor still lives. But the music of all three will live forever.

Bumblebee38 Says:

Jan 7, 2009 - Remarquable !!!!!