_Time Stamps_ - 0:00 ~ Beloit Memorial High School - 1:13 ~ Cottontail | 6:44 ~ Blood Count | 13:15 ~ Royal Garden Blues - 19:35 ~ American Music Program - 22:08 ~ Bonga | 25:32 ~ Blood Count | 30:36 ~ Second Line - 36:17 ~ Sun Prairie High School - 39:28 ~ Happy-Go-Lucky Local | 46:18 ~ Blood Count | 51:32 ~ Jack the Bear - 55:32 ~ Garfield High School - 58:31~ Royal Garden Blues | 1:06:28 ~ After All | 1:11:29 ~ Cottontail - 1:16:10 ~ Jazz House Kids (_2nd Place_; 1:19:13 ~ Movin' Uptown, 1:25:06 ~ Blood Count, 1:30:42 ~ Royal Garden Blues) - 1:36:59 ~ New World School of The Arts - 1:39:12 ~ Second Line | 1:45:15 ~ Blood Count | 1:50:24 ~ In A Mellow Tone - 1:56:31 ~ Edmonds-Woodway High School - 1:59:58 ~ The Peanut Vendor | 2:05:36 ~ Blood Count | 2:10:44 ~ Diminuendo and Cresendo in Blue - 2:18:06 ~ Dillard Center For the Arts (_Honorable Mention_; 2:22:15 ~ Royal Garden Blues, 2:28:06 ~ Blood Count, 2:32:48 ~ DANCINGGGGG!!!!!!!! And Second Line) - 2:39:47 ~ Lexington High School - 2:44:34 ~ Half the Fun | 2:49:25 ~ Echoes of Harlem | 2:53:44 ~ Walkin' and Swingin' - 2:57:25 ~ Community Arts Program - 3:00:10 ~ Bonga | 3:03:27 ~ Echoes of Harlem | 3:07:56 ~ Jam-A-Ditty - 3:11:05 ~ Foxboro High School - 3:13:13 ~ Royal Garden Blues | 3:18:44 ~ Blood Count | 3:23:41 ~ Perdido - 3:30:07 ~ Rio Americano High School - 3:32:28 ~ Symphony In Riffs | 3:39:22 ~ Echoes of Harlem | 3:45:04 ~ Movin' Uptown - 3:50:08 ~ Roosevelt High School (_3rd Place_; 3:54:38 ~ Symphony In Riffs, 4:00:47 ~ After All, 4:05:38 ~ Royal Garden Blues) - 4:12:27 ~ Tucson Jazz Institute (_1st Place_; 4:15:07 ~ Symphony In Riffs, 4:19:41 ~ Royal Garden Blues, 4:28:27 ~ Braggin' In Brass).

I have watched this video so many times and I just realized that the tenor player at 17:30 performed a near perfect rendition of Hank Mobley’s solo from Dig This on Soul Station; absolutely awesome.

Jazz still lives.

I have enjoyed this wonderful collection of young jazz musicians tremendously. I especially was impressed with how advanced some of the sax players are as soloists. All is not lost fellow musicians from the golden age of music, and I mean my peers of course., I am 82 and it is so good to see that the music I love will not be dying any time soon. As a former USAF musician that music is deep inside me.

the tenor player from beloit played Hank Mobley's entire solo from Dig Dis hahha

1:20:26 trombone is a freaking god

WOW was the Tuscon Jazz Band great. Amazin' solos all around with some creative techniques such as the mute and plunger combo. Overall one of the most synergistic Jazz Bands I have ever listened to.

The two trombone players on the left at 52:04

that one "it don't mean a thing" quote during that solo was awesome

These are some talented young people. God bless them.

The fucking bone solo in symphony in riffs by Tucson oh my god. 4:17:25

My school's competing in this! So excited for them. Thats some hefty competition

*Tucson Jazz Institute (**4:12:29**)* *Director: Doug Tidaback* *Solos:* *Symphony in Riffs (**4:15:05**)* Trombone: Saul Millan (4:16:01) Trumpet: Alex Melynchuk (4:16:46)** Trombone: Sam Chess (4:17:23)** Alto Sax: Alan Acosta (4:17:59)** Piano: Robbie Lee (4:18:36)** *Royal Garden Blues (**4:19:46**)* Piano/Tenor Sax: Robbie Lee (4:19:46, 4:21:13)** Bass: Zach Lavine (4:20:33) Tenor Sax: Sergio Tabanico (4:22:37, 4:24:45) Tenor Sax: Aubrey Martin (4:23:20, 4:24:58) Bari Sax: Nicholas O'Brien (4:24:02, 4:25:11) Drums: Tim Rachbach (4:24:52, 4:24:05, 4:25:19) Trumpet: Alex Melynchuk (4:25:32)** Trumpet: Max Salcedo (4:25:52) Trombone: Sam Chess (4:26:13)** Trumpet: Dominic Muller (4:27:17) *Braggin' in Brass (**4:28:29**)* Trumpet: Alex Melynchuk (4:28:37, 4:29:33)** Trumpet Section: Dominic Muller (Lead), Micah Laird, Anthony Gibes (4:28:43)** Trombone Section: Sam Chess (Lead), Drew Sheets, Saul Millan (4:29:06)** Vocals: Robbie Lee (4:30:02, 4:30:37)** Trombone: Sam Chess (4:30:25)** * = Honorable Mention Award ** = Outstanding Award ***1st Place in Essentially Ellington Competition*** *Full Awards List* *Sectional Awards:* *Outstanding Trombone Section:* Sam Chess (Lead)**, Drew Sheets, Saul Millan, Furey Stirrat (Bass) *Outstanding Trumpet Section:* Dominic Muller (Lead), Micah Laird, Anthony Gibes, Alex Melynchuk**, Max Salcedo *Outstanding Soloist Award:* Alan Acosta (Alto Sax) Sam Chess (Trombone) Alex Melynchuk (Trumpet) Robbie Lee (Tripler: Piano, Tenor Sax, Vocals)

Tremendous performances! I can't say enough how much in awe I am of these performers. Every single band absolutely brought it. Very difficult to judge a winner. I was impressed at now much the kids were enjoying themselves and feeding off and encouraging each other. Some great team lessons here. Thanks for posting this. I am sure I will be listening to this again and again over the years.

I did not realize until now that the Tucson Jazz Institute did not play with music. That must have taken quite a long time and it's a smart move by their director; it causes them to listen to each other much more whilst playing.

These young people are outstanding-congrats to them, their families for their support and their teachers and mentors for their teachings.

Great. The sax growl from Tim Lesley on Billy Strayhorn's Blood Count is superb.

One of these days I have to go see this in person

Thanks for making this available to those of us who strive. If I could start over, I would practice more. These players are so great.

The alto sax/clarinet player from the American music program gave me goosebumps

I love it soo much this was the best

the trombone from arizona plays with Wynton marsalis now on some gigs the second one from the left

c'est beau de revoir Ellington façon jeunne!!!!!!

Such precision and polish! The Duke would have been proud. Wonderful.

As a lifelong guitar buff, Four Freshmen fan, and lover of all things big band, I can only say Justin Bieber, eat your heart out!! Wow, how super to see some neat young folks who appreciate jazz and big band music.

Mind blown! Some very talented musicians out there. Glad to see this generations pop music haven't taken over everyone.

Nah, I have to retract there. It's the Rio Sacramento band that gives the goosebumps and the Benny Carter's piece really gives a good whack on the a**e. Bravissimo.

As the Duke said "it don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing" and it's been swinging right all the way thru, man! Great stuff.

MERVEILLEUSE ORCHESTRA !!! BELLE INTERPRÉTAION !!! VIVE DUKE !!! MERCI POUR LA VIDEO.

This is just an amazing opportunity to see and hear the Dukes work being performed by all these talented young musicians . I congratulate MidasDoas for the this find.

These kids are great :)

you guys are awesomeee!!! seems like you enjoyed yourselves as well

I was listening to a series of the You Tube versions of Benny Carter's Symphony In Riffs and Essentially Ellimngton landed in the queue. Only took several years. A fine achievment for Lincoln Center and it doesn't hurt that two of the opening bands are from Wisconsin.

Les jeunes me font un plaisir énorme en jouant si parfaitement l'oeuvre du DUKE...! Thank's a lot...!

4:30 😍swinging

It is wonderful to hear these young musicians making the Duke - and myself so happy. "Blood Count" just sublime. I saw the Duke many times. That I could live these musicians carrying on his legacy is heart warming. When are you coming to France? Perpignan if possible. Thank you so much.

OUTSTANDING. EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES.THANKS FOR PUBLISHING THIS. IT MOVED ME EMOTIONALLY.

Winners of 18th Essentially Ellington Competition 2013 Posted on May 13th, 2013 in News Jazz at Lincoln Center Announces Winning High School Jazz Bands In The 18Th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival First Place: Tucson Jazz Institute, Tucson, AZ Second Place: Jazz House Kids, Montclair, NJ Third Place: Roosevelt High School, Seattle, WA Honorable Mention: Dillard Center for the Arts, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Terrific performance! Keep up the good work!

Enjoyed every bit of this video. Fantastic. Thanks.

TOTALLY AWESOME. BRAVO !!!!

HAHAHA 3:59:02 the kid gets left hanging

Good job on this video. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to all 4 hours!

beloit memorial was amazing

FANTASTIC

ROOSEVELT JUST BLEW MY FUCKING MIND. I AM LITERALLY DEAD

zoey abadia killed it with jazz house kids

Who else noticed this video is in the "sports" category?

Dillard Center for the Arts was swingin man! Love seeing diverse cats gettin loose out there

When I grew up in Wisconsin there was not such band it is hard to believe they are so young. From Brookfield Central High. I understand Brookfield has a weekly jazz night in a hotel with a big band. I don't know of any high school band in the Bronx or NYC of this quality. NYC now is dying when it comes to jazz as far as I know. The CUNY schools have something, but what I don't know.

that high school Alto sax player had to have been listen to Phil Woods, my goodness yesssssiirrrr

Does anyone else notice that there are only 14 jazz bands in this video? Badger High School, my high school is the 15th band that played this year. Is there a specific reason that we didn't make it into this amazing video? Gregory Bunge led the Badger High School Jazz Ensemble to play Jump For Joy, Blood Count, and Symphony in Riffs. A video captured by an audience member can be viewed here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fJx1rNRkm9Gren0.html

good job guys!!!

HAHAHA THE KID AT 3:34:48

that clarinet/alto player from Oregon! wow

Super....bravi tutti.

Wow! Just wow!

What great ensembles. Hope to compete in this soon =)

Have you done the same video for 2013-2014?? I love this video and I can't find this past year's performances anywhere

vraiment super de vrai pro merci beaucoup

thank you!!!

Wow! That Tucson band starting about 4:17 kicks it into a whole new dimension!

que du bonheur, du bonheur, du bonheur......

The trumpet soloists really like puffing their cheeks eh? haha what an awesome show! Way to go Dillard!!!

ELLINGTON BELLEZA!!!!!!!!

YESSSSS! Tucson first place!

These kids a swinging!

The band from Lexington is the best!

OMG JAZZ HOUSE KIDS!!!!!!!!

Here you go timmy 3:30:15

3:41:15

very nice"

1:32:42

It is a shame they well soon end their academic carrier's and will not longer to play this music together.

sad nobody played blood count, symphoney in riffs or royal garden blues

thara!!!!!

Where's Fletcher and Andrew?

dat 2nd alto doe

Are the bands allowed to play any music from bands other than the Ellington band? I realize the festival is named for Duke,...but I have to ask.

1:16:12 free skip to Jazz House Kids

thats cool and all, but can they play hot cross buns?;)

Anyone know the 1st song of the American Music Program set?

1:45:15

what is the song called at 2:35????

Blue boss's

💛🌾😀🌱🌾

That's a lot of blood (count)

What time are they at!?

what is the tune at 2hrs 35mins called???

1:33:32 so fucking good

Depois disto.. é que veio.. Mozart......

G

green screen fail

No pokin out yo cheeks

Great stuff. There's nothing more pointless, though, than a director standing in front of a quality jazz band "conducting." Just a bunch of old white dudes awkwardly dancing.

1:20:26 trombone is a freaking god

Have you done the same video for 2013-2014?? I love this video and I can't find this past year's performances anywhere

1:35:19