All legends in one stage, Chet Baker, Paul Desmond, Ron Carter, Bob James and Steve Gadd. Just Wow.

I heard Chet in a nightclub in Dayton, OH about a year before he died. He was only in his late 50s but looked a lot older. He still played like he was in his 20s. Same impeccable tone, same tasty improv. He struggled so much with drugs. In 1966, he got rolled trying to buy heroin and had several teeth knocked out. It took him years to get to where he could play again. But he did and still gave us wonderful music through the 70s and early 80s. He was an artist of the highest caliber and we are fortunate to still hear him on recordings. One of the greats!

The way Desmond bounces and swings through those triplet combos in the opening lines of his solo gets me every damned time. That's one dry martini I will never get tired of. So sublime!

Chet Baker's playing Fluglehorn in this cut. His tone, technique and overall ability to sound both cool and wonderful match Desmond's alto sound. These guys are so well matched that you could say Desmond was the cream in Baker's coffee or vice versa. Not to take away from the great horn men, the Bricks and Mortar, Carter's bass and Gadd's drumming create the foundation for the lines laid down by Baker and Desmond. Few people realize that the bass provides the foundation for which the horn men lay down their lines. Let's not forget Gadd's drumming. He's providing the push, the dynamics that drive the group forward. If you're into small ensemble jazz it simply doesn't t get better than this.

As a teenager, I was sneaking out my parents’ home to go listen to Chet Baker at the Blue Note, rue d’Artois in Paris. I was such a fan. I’ve seen him play at least 5 times, probably more. I put on dark glasses to look older and to be accepted at the entrance, which - I think today - must have made me look like a weirdo at this late hour. He was never singing. Sometimes he played very little, one night I didn’t play at all, too stoned. … One evening, he sang… at the request of some people in the audience. I was amazed. I discovered that he was also a singer, one of the best. Now I have all his precious records. Thank you very much for this precious clip - amazing

Steve Gadd is a genius Drummer of all Time! The perfection! Wow! Incredible sound perfect!

God, wat a gold mine.. Chet Baker, Paul Desmond, the greatest Steve Gadds and Ron Carter and Bob James too... oh my absolutely sublime... always will be... what lovely improvisations....

Lest we forget the genuis of Paul Desmond: Baker and Desmond together. A jazz duo that can't be beat.

My absolute favorite version of Autumn Leaves. EVERYBODY is just killin' in this recording!

What a masterpiece. Best version of Autumn Leaves for me.

This will always be one of my top 10 since the 50's and now 70th Birthday

I tried to figure out why I loved Chet's music so much. I asked my uncle who taught me so much about jazz. He said, didn't you know? Your mom played Chet Baker to her stomach when she was carrying you. I was born in 1955.

There will never be another version of Autumn Leaves as good as this one... Not even close.

No one had a sound like Paul Desmond. Simply remarkable. Smooth and beautiful.

Niente di nuovo, niente di vecchio, solo qualcosa di straordinario: "il suono dell’anima di CHET BAKER, dolce, veloce, gridato, soffiato..."

There are many ways or styles of playing trumpet - bravura, showing off, high notes, many, many notes, and then there is Chet Baker. Beautiful musicality!

Probably the most beautiful take in jazz history , timeless jewel .

Everyone is at his best!!! Incredible Performance. a real milestone in the history of Jazz!!!!

One of the best versions of this extraordinary theme, if not the best !

All soloists but music is flowing like a river... True Jazz! Chet is from another planet... Paul's alto's tone is the mellowest!

Good Gawd almighty. You could hardly go wrong listening to anything from this stellar quintet. Baker, Desmond, Gadd, Carter and James. Whew...

5 of the best jazz interpreters...beautiful soft musical sound of each of them!

What a classic piece... That can never be seen again.

Historic session, and I've listened to a few, really really legendary atmosphere , vibe, so alive ...

This is probably one of the best jazz records.

Listen to the music... forget about everything else. This is a masterpiece from an amazing line-up. Desmond and Baker, Carter, Gadd, and Bob James... EXCELLENCE.

Jazz comes in many forms and a super group like this will show you why Baker James Carter Desmond and Gadd Wow now that's Jazz

this record is just amazing! Steve Gadd is killing it. These cats are BRUTAL

Love Chet Baker but I melt when I hear Paul Desmond. Fortunate to have seen him in concert in Australia.

Chet's voice leading is amazing! what a solo!

What i am always saying that he has a beautiful taste of music 😍😍😍❤❤.....It's beautiful indeed i want to listen "Autumn leaves" from you (Mr. KIM TAEHYUNG)..... oneday when your trumpet teaching lessons are over....

Every element is great here but that drumming keeps catching me by surprise, fill after fill! Really inventive the whole time.

As a trumpet player I obviously appreciate Chet's playing and his wonderfull solo, but the amazing Paul Desmond is on this track too!!! I think Paul was the most inventive and lyrical improviser in Jazz. He could take a standard and turn it into something magical. His solos were often better than the song he was improvising on. Such subtlety, and a mind that was razor sharp, always ready to throw in an oblique quote. RIP Paul.

Found this on The Best of Paul Desmond. Almost wept the first time I heard Chet Baker's sad horn. RIP Chet, you left us way too soon.

I recall when you could go to a club and actually listen to this music and enjoy. Can't find many clubs putting this together anymore. Old timer here for sure.

I love Chet Baker. He's my favorite Jazz musician. I love his vocals too. A great singer.

🏃‍♀️ 🍃 Autumn Leaves = 1) leaf in autumn 2) autumn was the season they spent together in Paris & how it has left A true artist right here 🙌🏼🙌🏼

Wow, legendary players with some early STEVE GADD?! LUCKY ME!

Allstar cast here...wow! Nothing but the best!...Chet and Paul and Bob and Ron and Steve...way cool!

Chet, Ron Carter, Desmond, Bob James, and a young Steve Gadd, WOW!

Ensemble of amazing musicians. No egos just great jamming. Awesome piece!

Que abusivos! Dios que maestros ! Chet Baker donde ahora te encuentres , gracias viejo por tu música, el Jazz es cultura y también pasión .

Beautiful, clean, classic, relaxed, profound, soaring yet measured. What balance and mastery. Thank you, Chet and Paul.

Five genius for one song... God was in good mood that day

This combo of personnel and this song is pure magic.

Ever since i listen to this versión...I have been mesmerized by it

Never saw a group of people so happy doing their work.

I just struck gold, first time seeing and hearing this. WOW!!!!

this is the one of hidden great playing on jazz history. unbelievable menz i want this source of album.

Чет Бекер ❤вы красивый джентельмен,у вас есть душа!в ваших руках звук льется!у вас хрупкое сердце!вы никогда это не прочитаете!вы настоящий джазмен,живший музыкой и сердцем!мое почтение,любовь вам,!❤💎🌟🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

The young Steve Gadd, with irresistible creativity !

The music I grew up with. Before soul music. Jazz was my first music introduction.

WOW!!! What a Quintet!!! Incredible playing!!!! Chet was SO G-R-E-A-T!!!

the best version of autumn leaves. ron carter & steve gadd - they give the real groove infrastructure. fenomenal!!!!

I can't help but notice how healthy Chet Baker looks here. Oh, what a joy to have this recording.

The best instrumental rendition of Autumn Leaves; it’s a classic. Every instrument is in the flow of the music. All masters of their instruments. Oh, my! The drummer, base, and keyboard are cookie’. And Paul Desmond’s smooth West Coast saxophone is just heavenly.

How can you miss with a line up like this one! Love it.

First time I see them all playing together, despite liking them from their own bands and projects. They're all killing it, but a little extra kudos for Desmond. Once you hear him, it takes just a few seconds, if not instantly, to know that it is him on the sax. Such a clean tone/sound and so tasteful and mellow.

My ears are delighted by these musicians.

I really love trumpets. Especially the ones that God sent. 💕🥰🦋🌈✨🙌

The beautiful thing about Jazz is, you can wear glasses and still look cool....Ha ha ...! Thanks Brunex.....!!!

Пипец!!! так не играют...эти ребята со своим мастерством - за пределами понимания!!!! СУПЕР!!!

Wow! Chet you are so great! Your solo is the best I ever heard on a trumpet! There is nobody on the world who play this instrument like you!! You are the best trumpet player of the universe!!❤❤❤❤ Why you died so young??? Bob, Paul, Steve and Ron, you are also all great musicians!! Respect for you all. This is real amazing Jazz! My favourite and best version of Autumn leaves!! 😊❤

To watch & listen to these iconic artists in their prime, individually & collectively, gives me chills and touches a place deep in my soul.

KZfaq has such bad timing inserting a commercial in the middle of this masterpiece.

A superb performance by some of the greatest jazzmen of their time. Sweetness that rocks and drives home the uniqueness of each.

Bob James, Ron Carter, Chet, Paul, Steve. this is how we do!!!

I could listen to this ensemble play Autumn Leaves a hundred times and still hear different nuances. Words fall short when trying to describe the artistry on display in this performance, the music says it all!

I'm here because of Taehyung from BTS. I was drawn by the song that his teacher was playing during his trumpet lesson and i really wanted to hear it, it's beautiful.

One of my most favorite Jazz songs of all time. Diggin' the drums and the crashing cymbals.

Yess play it now chet. Yesss.old winters song. When autumn leaves start to fall.

These autumn leaves are ever GREEN.....!!! Love this interpretation

I've always loved the playing of Chet Baker! This piece is so fab!

Excelentes, grandiosos, incomparables , jamás se encontrará un cuarteto tan virtuoso : todos ellos maestros de su especialidad .Gracias .

This song have given us a wonderful story by then. I really appreciate their soul and spirit which make us another chapter.

I wish I had a restaurant just to play my favorite jazz, indie, classic songs..🤤

I forget how good this is. Always nice to rediscover it.

Thanks Be To God for Sharing 🙏🙏🙏 I love it...

Як на мене це найкраще виконання цього дуже популярного джазового стандарту. Джазовий діамант!

Everyone is in the pocket...smooth as silk.

Love this recording, I had heard the audio before but not seen the video! The way Steve Gadd's drums seem to "pop" is so amazing

the craftsmanship of each musician is just thorough the roof combined with a great composition and beat. I need more listening to see if this beats Bob's Nautilus...

Brings your spirit up every time.

Its raining in my place. I look outside while listening to this beautiful melody. Such a great day

Who cares about the sync of the frikkin' video?? Paul Desmond and Chet Baker together playing one of my favorite songs! The video could be showing Norm Abrams sawing wood; it wouldn't matter! Thanks for uploading.

Steve Gadd is so damn good.

Thank you Taehyung, for making us listen to good music

Taehyung-ahh... 😍Because of him I got to know about this tune 🎶 👏👏💜

A very young Steve Gadd on Drums.......Awesome

just saw "Born to be Blue" and it brought back wonderful memories of my teen age years listening to the 'cool west coast jazz' and sent me hunting online for more of the music-ever special

Two amazing giants of jazz, amazing.

I'm so glad this showed upmon my KZfaq feed. Giants playing TOGETHER.

Perfect...who'd of thought falling leaves from trees could make you feel happy. Bob Mitchell

Can any of jazz expert around here tell me if there's a musician with Ron Carter did NOT play with, in the last 50-60 years..? Ronald Levin Carter (born May 4, 1937) is an American jazz double bassist. His appearances on 2,221 recording sessions make him the most-recorded jazz bassist in history. Carter has two Grammy awards. Carter is also a cellist who has recorded numerous times on that instrument This man is incredible...God's gift to humanity

What a classic example of how beautiful jazz can be.

One of the all time greats

Com um elenco desses...é demais. Autumn leaves é a música de Jazz mais tocada no Mundo, por quase todos os músicos de Jazz, do piano até o trompete e mais todos os instrumentos musicais. Eu gosto demais dessa música de origem francesa do Compositor húngaro naturalizado francês Joseph Kosma, com letra do poeta Jacques Prèvent. É uma música de excelente qualidade.

Excelente de verdad este vídeo me trae de recuerdo a mis artistas favoritos, algunos activos aun, otros ya fallecidos que dejaron constancia de su arte. Excelentes arreglos a Autum Leaves. Este es un pocker de ases.

Chet Baker one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time in my opinion. Paul Desmond, also a great jazz musician. totally underrated. This combination was supreme. Play it Paul Desmond. Love him.

no one could play the lower register as brilliantly as Chet Baker, Desmond fantastic as always.