Everyone's like the trumpet/sax are great and I'm sitting here thinking the drumming is out of the world

shoutout to all the young people listening to this kickass music

Wow, Autumn Leaves has me sitting here forgetting about the whole corona virus for 7 minutes and how effective music can be.

Holy mackerel!! What a lineup. This is like a super-group of jazz players. Paul Desmond had absolutely the coolest sound ever.

It's rare to hear a recording where EVERYONE in the ensemble is so spot on. You can tell they were having a ball doing this.

The whole rhythm section is absolutely unreal oh my god

My favorite recording of Autumn Leaves. Huge fan of all of these musicians. The drums give this recording such drive and authority.

I was feeling like crap. Then I clicked on this, and it brought my mood and feeling back up high!

I do not care what anybody says about this rendition of Autumn Leaves. My comment is this: This is what jazz is all about. Absolutely beautiful!

Chet Baker's solo: 0:54 Paul Desmond's : 2:32 Bob James's: 4:12 Wrapping up: 5:47

Nice collection

This song always gives me the feel of a rainy day and a cup of coffee

I’m a flute player... that drummer is killin it

Originally available on Chet's 1974 album, "She Was Too Good To Me." An incredible album, start to finish.

i am here because of „jazz for two“ it’s sad and beautiful...

I love Chet Baker.I can’t get enough of them.I think so greatest jazz musicians.❤🎉

I was fortunate to meet Chet Baker in Las Vegas at the Four Queens just before he passed. On his breaks he came to talk to our little table of four. We asked for an autograph but he adamantly refused. There was a total of about fifteen people in the audience. He swung the Four Queen’s hand down to the table that night. What a gentle soul, and a class musician. Great band too.

I heard this group in person in NYC. Chet and Paul have always been two of my all time jazz favorite musicians.

Love how the bass playing style changes when Desmond's solo begins and then falls back into the groove.

Desmond had such a beautiful tone.

I'm sad to admit I didn't discover Chet Baker until recently. I love this period in jazz and this man is simply incredible.

Chet and Paul: two of the most lyrical jazzmen I love,

While I admire anyone who dares to play jazz, from the beginning to the avante-garde of today, I have always favored the sounds of Chet and Paul, and others like them. The smooth, clean, and clear sounds appeal the most, and I'm a guitar player!

Chet is among my favorite all time greatest male jazz Vocalists .... and HE IS A STELLAR TRUMPETEER

THIS DRUMMING IS AMAZING! My god, Steve Gadd, how?! I listen in awe.

You can hear the strong influence of Elvin Jones in Gadd's playing. Man, he's killing it here. Everyone's killing it here.

i have never heard the drums be played like this. it’s beautiful.

Chet baker at his best and also the jazz players in the group

This swings hard, man! The Masters at work. Love it!

Calling this song a master piece is an understatement

So many amazing musicians on one song. Classic jazz all around.

@1:43 is the most incredible break I've ever heard. Bass player and drums LOCKED IN, then straight back into a bebop feel

Incredible sound ... Chet Baker and Paul Desmond together. Amazing combination.

2:33 The way Paul Desmond takes over can only be called ever so smoooooooooooooooothththththly.

"Las hojas muertas" (título original: "Les feuilles mortes") es una canción francesa de 1945 con letra de Jacques Prévert y música de Joseph Kosma. Fue popularizada por Yves Montand y la música del estribillo se convirtió en un standard jazz, con el título de "Autumn leaves" (Hojas de otoño). Gran parte del atractivo armónico para los músicos de jazz estriba en que las estrofas presentan una típica progresión siguiendo un ciclo de cuartas y el estribillo utiliza una escala húngara menor de manera fluida. "Las Hojas de Otoño" Las hojas que caen, vuelan por la ventana. Las hojas de otoño de rojo y oro. Veo tus labios, los besos de verano, las manos quemadas por el sol que yo solía tomar. Desde que te fuiste los días son largos. Y pronto escucharé la vieja canción de invierno... Pero tú eres lo que más extraño mi vida, cuando las hojas del otoño empiezan a caer. Desde que te fuiste los días son largos y pronto escucharé la vieja canción de invierno. Pero tú eres lo que más extraño mi vida, cuando las hojas del otoño empiezan a caer.

Paul Desmond’s tone=the definition of smooth!

Steve Gadd absolutely kills it on this track!

that harmony was played in God level

😮wat is dit toch ongelooflijk mooi😊dit is ❤

Is it crazy that I'm always brought to tears just from listening to this song? It just makes me so happy for some reason.

How man!!! Amazing! This swings! Drummer! Flute! Desmond! Bob! Carter! Chet is superb!!!!!

Steve gadd. One of the best and most versatile drummers out there. He plays rock. He plays blues. He play funk. He plays it all

Not much better out there than jazzy and classical...love this music

Kudos to the engineers who captured the drums' every nuance, balanced perfectly with the other instruments....

In Steve Gadd's hands, the drums aren't just a rhythm instrument. They're a MUSICAL instrument! He's one of the best of all time.

omg that drummer blows my mind

All cooked in their own way. The rhythm section I could listen to often.

Esta es la mejor versión .. esto es amar el jazz el idioma universal de la música

This is a great piece of music by some of the greatest jazz musicians. A fast, smooth, and pulsating rhythm. Thanks Chet, Paul, Ron, Steve, Bob. Hubert...You are forever, jazz immortals.

This is truly a phenomenal group of musicians.

So much of what most modern Tunes lack, a history of history, hitting all the gears, grinding not so much, flowing like a river, just more great stuff!

Jazz, with its rich history and vibrant melodies, stands as a true testament to the beauty of human creativity. It is a genre that defies boundaries, fusing various musical influences and cultural expressions into a harmonious tapestry of sound. Jazz appreciation goes beyond mere enjoyment; it involves an immersion into a world of improvisation, syncopation, and emotional storytelling. The intricate interplay between instruments, the expressive solos, and the collective energy of a jazz ensemble create a captivating experience for both the musicians and the audience. From the smoky clubs of New Orleans to the grand stages of international jazz festivals, this art form has transcended time and geography, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural fabric of the world. Jazz appreciation invites us to explore the depths of human expression, to celebrate individuality within the collective, and to experience the pure joy of spontaneous musical creation. It is a genre that constantly evolves, embracing new influences and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Jazz appreciation is a lifelong journey, a never-ending quest to uncover new rhythms, discover hidden gems, and connect with the universal language of music.

fits Baker and Desmond's styles perfectly

I think this just may be my most favorite recording of all time. The way the comp section grooves and how they just go in on Chet's second chorus solo. Maaaan.

I used to love listening this music on a $100,000 stereo audio setup in Pasadena, CA on a famous audio store called Sound Factor in the 90s. Beautiful music. Of course nothing compares to listening to a live performance where you get every nuance, every bit of music produced by these wonderful players.

Taehyung tiene buenísimos gustos musicales

Two maestros in their prime with a magical song by Kosma and Prévert. What more can a man want from life?

Chet was often a very under-rated trumpeter.He could play beautiful solos, and extemporize imaginatively.

Bob James just really playing those chords that give you that autumn vibe.

This is one of those tracks where every instrumentalist is 11/10. I fucking eargasmed.

DC Young's comments ring true. Really appreciated. Paul Desmond was one of a kind. If Debussy was born 100 years later and could blow, it might have been Paul. How lyrical and yet, such dry wit and humor. Much thanks.

You could put lyrics to about anything Paul Desmond ever played.... improvs, no matter the tempo...runs, riffs arpeggios. There is a softness, subtlety, an ethereal understatement about it all.

I remember vividly my Tatay who plays as cool as Paul Desmond on the alto sax and even tenor sax. This piece was played by the Romy Posadas Band when they had an 8-year stint at Hyatt Hongkong. They were a sensation then in the 70's. Musicians emulated that group.

This song makes me so happy it feels like a restaurant scene from a disney movie

Chet and Paul together are a beautiful mix. And the rest of the group are masterful. What a wonderful uplifting performance. Music of the gods!

Hat off to all the musicians playing on this recording. Bob James' keyboard in particular is mesmerising. This must be the best version I've ever heard of this song.

What a Bob James improvisation. Really deep and beauty. This song makes me cry...

I have heard hundreds of different "Autumn Leaves" by different musicians and this is for sure and for me one of the best of its recordings. People tend to talk only about the collaboration by Chet and Paul Desmond but I like also Hubert Laws' flute and Bob James' electric piano. Very beautiful and still "modern interpretation" of "Autumn Leaves".

Steve Gadd was on this?! I can't even... He's like the Vodka of percussion - mixes well with just about anything.

Damn how much more monstrous can you get, these players will live forever!

I have this album in my collection. It’s one of the greatest pieces of jazz music I’ve ever heard. The musicians are out of this world. When I get on the boat late at night, on the quiet waters of the Gulf, the music takes me to another dimension. It’s transformative.

Where's the love for Ron Carter? His backing was solid af

Such beauty. Baker's trumpet playing. The logic of his melodic concepts. Agree with others: Masters at work.

They're all so good at what they do. But Steve Gadd just absolutely kills it! I could listen to this on repeat for hours! ...wait i already do. And the flute is so tasteful!

Those dudes Rock. Back in the day, I can picture my parents on the ballroom floor swinging and bopping to this one. Very influential to present day pop music. Drummer was on a Roll-- excellent. ❤

Honestly props to Steve Gadd, think it's been just a minute of the whole piece and I'm already amazed by his drumming

Two of the best, swinging yet humble genius improvisers

I have gone back and forth with this album for decades. In some ways the combination of musicians is just weird and sometimes it is pure genius. Old school cool meets modern polished CTI. And then Paul Desmond!!! Then Gadd!!!

Everyone is so pinpoint on point in this recording it blows my mind. I think that is why it is so fun to listen to.

CHET BAKER - Autumn Leaves My favorite bass player since the late 60's is RON CARTER - who turned 83 in May. I'm listening to a recording he made with jazz giants Chet Baker and Paul Desmond, circa 1970. Mr. Carter is among the virtuoso jazz musicians on that recording who are still with us. Chet died back in May of 1988. He was 69. Eleven years earlier, May of '77, Paul Desmond had left us at age 52. Three young future jazz giants providing stellar accompaniment on that AUTUMN LEAVES recording - besides Ron Carter -- included pianist Bob James (who turns 81 on Christmas Day this year). His Wikipedia entry opens on the note that, “American jazz keyboardist, arranger, and record producer, Bob James founded the band Fourplay and wrote "Angela" - theme song for the TV show Taxi.” The youngster in that group -- Steve Gadd - turned 75 this year and tours with James Taylor. Steve's Wiki entry includes a Who's Who of musical greats he's accompanied in the intervening years since this recording (below) “ An American drummer, percussionist, and session musician. Gadd is one of the most well-known and highly regarded session and studio drummers in the industry, recognized by his induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1984. Gadd's performances on Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" and "Late in the Evening" and Steely Dan's "Aja" are examples of his style. He has worked with popular musicians from many genres including Simon & Garfunkel, Steely Dan, James Taylor, Harry Chapin, Joe Cocker, Grover Washington Jr., Chick Corea, Lee Ritenour, Paul Desmond, Chet Baker, Al Di Meola, Kenny Loggins, Eric Clapton …. Steve Gadd percussion expertise extends far beyond “the drum kit.” His Wiki note concludes with these words: He also has an LP Steve Gadd signature cowbell, modelled on the LP Mambo cowbell that he has used since the 1970s.[23] According to Allmusic, Gadd has been credited with playing surdo, kalimba, timpani, tambourine, congas, Grand Cassa, bongos, timbales, snare drum, cymbals and palmas. Thanks for sharing Brunex Barrios. Celebrated this night at Sinatra Family - Forum - MY FAVORITE THINGS --"Right Now What Are You Listening to?" sinatrafamily.com/forum/showthread.php/8467-Right-now-to-what-are-you-listening-%28formerly-the-CD-Thread%29?p=1299223#post1299223

Shout out to the piano player, Bob James. I'm not normally a big fan of jazz, but this is amazing!

Es magia esta canción

I ❤️ this song so much...And this rendition is pure fucking P-E-R-F-E-C-T-I-O-N...Chet is on fire and Bob James on keys...W-O-W!!!

dang, Gadd is freaking insane on this, he is just driving the band so hard!

wooo!!!! those guys sounded so free in the song. Beautiful Ron funks it up man

Only now I m begining to appreciate this kind of music..thank you audrey. .

There is no cup of coffee on Earth that could possibly compliment this amazing performance and I am sad now.

Brilliant all around, but that drumming.....words almost can't describe, it's infectious.

Ron Carter still with us. Thank God

It's so loose, so 'matter of factual' and yet so lyrical. Awsome band achievement. One of the freshest renditions of one of the most performed jazz standards ever. Superb!

Gadd, everything

S. Gadd is just on another planet but so tight with the rest of the band. AMAZING!

Oh man, this trumpet solo is pure gold!

This is really my cup of tea - an uptempo , interestingly arranged and beautifully performed rendition of a song you've heard a gazillion times ( maybe because it's a classic ?)

La primera vez a la escuche fue en un restauran, y con buen oído que la vida me dio la conseguí al fin hace unos años y aún la sigo escuchando es una gran oportunidad que nos da la vida al escuchar esto.

got my introduction to "modern, progressive jazz" listening to Symphony Sid, a well known DJ in Boston in the late 40's and early 50's.the man knew everyone who was in the jazz scene. this set bring back great memories. I was about 10 years old listening to this music. Sid also had a gospel music program on just before he came on with the jazz program. learned to appreciate all kinds of music at a young age.

Simply the musters of west coast cool jazz.

Steve Gadd is just a legend. Doesnt get better than him... Props to everyone who is a part of this, though!

Such a beautiful one. Every one of them is amazing. Love from a small Himalayan country, Nepal

I played that song 30 five years ago down south Barcelona when we thought we could play jazz, now we play blues-rock. there is jazz and there is chet. he is unique, he is rare , he tells us something nobody else can. thank you chet for your music, there is still hope.