サックスの近藤淳です😄KZfaqを初めました！お時間がある時にでもご視聴いただけましたら幸いです😄

The spirit of Johnny Hodges lives on in this fine alto player.

out of every rendition, this is THE best band that I have ever heard to play this piece. So much perfection in their technique, great blend, very tasteful. Nobody has a more tasteful sounds than the Japanese (obviously not counting the ones who created the genre).

近藤淳さんの 超絶テクニックと卓越・洗練された音色🎷 超最高です👍👍👍

現在、ユーチューバーのゴーゴー淳さんの2004年当時の演奏ですね。初めて、長い演奏を聴きましたが、かっこいいですね！

I cried. The feature sax solo has literally put me in tears. Truly magnificent.

man i cant stop listening to this its beautiful one of the best versions i have heard

This band is fantastic.More pleeeeeeease

この曲が大好きでこれが演奏したい一心で学生時代にサックスを始めました。あれから20年近く経ちますが、このバージョンを見つけて興奮してます！言葉にならないほど感動しました。

This is probably one of the best versions I've ever heard of this song. He has SUCH perfect tone/technique. My god, it's just mind blowing.

I've been listening to this version more than once per day during the last week, I love it!

Did I hear a snippet of Take the A Train somewhere near the end? Yes I did! This guy is amazing!

I remember watching this when I was still in my high school jazz band, and for some reason now it seems even more amazing. What a player

Guys that sound this good shouldn't be wearing t-shirts.

Um dos trimbes e interpretação de sax alto mais lindos que já ouvi. Parabéns do Brazil...

he really is amazing holy hell ben you gotta give me that music eventually

Dear god... this is so chill.

Thank god I'm not an expert and can simply enjoy this piece of music :)

wow, that was amazing. absolutely beautiful.

@EscoBeast He is Masaru Uchibori who is a famous arranger and also a band leader of this big band in Japan. This year, he released a new album including great masterpieces. Check it out! Album title "A dedication to Jazz Giants" by Masaru Uchibori Big Band from one of Japanese fans

amazing, simply amazing

very soothing and beautiful.

Just an absolultey great rendition!

Kun is a fabulous Alto sax man and Masaru's Big Band is stellar- wow!!

Lets sit back and hear the beautiful sound of these guys, good job

This is a really beautiful chart!

Lets sit back and enjoy the beautiful sound of these guys, good job

Now that is done with musicality and tone with some technique- It is refreshing to hear it as it is intended and not overwhelmed by gymnastics and super techical 'stuff' so prevalent today.

wow!

Fantastic sound.

This guy is awsome! This is what we all strive for. Thanks for posting.

I think I like it because it stays true to the original composition..... yet he has his own spin on it... true talent

We played this in band b4 and i loved it the moment i heard it

great musician,great arrangement,

Oh man this is great

Senza parole... Pelle d'oca.

すごいですよね！

Jun Kondoh is absolutely remarkable here. Why can't I find him anywhere else on Ytube?????

Awesome!

Imagine how this would sound in 1080!

Woowwwwww Superb interpretation!

I liked so much mr. Masaru"s performance that I contacted him to see if I could buy a CD from him.. he kindly reply that they were all sold out.. what a shame, I;ll keep on listening him and his Big Band on youtube...

GREAT

Talk about mastery of your instrument!

Lovely :)

alto is awesome

very nice... !!!

EXELENTEEEEEEEEEEEE

Smoother than the thorns in a babies arm. Too many cats have gotten away from this style of playing a saxophone. Playing the melody sweet and pure. Very good interpretation of one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

Mouthpiece choice changes things a lot too. There are jazz varieties of mouthpieces that are typically made of metal, and allow a lot percussive playing. With one of those and a decently stiff reed, you can project like a trumpet. Although, personal preference trumps all, so keep experimenting and you'll find a sound you like :)

The 909th like! brilliant!

My thoughts exactly.

man this is nice

0:40. Sounded as if world peace was achieved.

流石です。どうしたらこんな音出せるんだろうか( .. )

this was an amazing --what a player this young man is WOWEE! THE BAND IS OK TOO!!!!!!!!!

wow

I dunno if i like the sound of the horns, or it might just be the recording... On the other hand, the rhythm section sounds tight and the sax is simply heartmelting.

Duke Ellington's classic composition "In A Sentimental Mood" has outlasted all the musical genres!

Jun Kondoh5+****"""" takes the Pulitzer Trophy for his improvisational dexterity and, of course, delivery of this ballad which I do hope to attempt using tenor saxophone as my vehicle of discourse. Among the great, MODERN interpretations are:😠 Alto saxophone: Grover Washington, Jr., Eric Marienthal :5* Darius Jones.:3.75* Soprano saxophone: Kenny Gorelick.4.5* Tenor Saxophone:😠 Stanley Turrentine,5* Ernie Watts,5* Rich Maraday5*

Here in 2019!! I'm backpacking around Japan this July. Anyone know if Kondoh is still playing???

Who do I talk to for bringing them to the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, BC?

Greetings...I'm just wondering if the Masaru Uchibori chart of Sentimental Mood is available to purchase for big band? I'd sure like to have my high school jazz band perform it... Many thanks for any help you can offer,

Hey isn't Eric the phenom trumpet player? Because I enjoy his tremolo artistry too Is the tag correct?

@AudioForVideo tuxes anyone?

Bass is supposed to keep tempo usually, but agreed.

Is it me or does the beginning sound like "Someone To Watch Over Me"?

I do, But for Trumpet

Does any one know, which mouthpiece model the also player use?

the band's attacks arent together at 1:20 ish. a tenor or bari sax is behind.

amazing china man

where can i buy this arrangement ? please

does anyone have this arrangement?

Listen to more Jazz players, it really helps I think.

Hmmm nevermind. I didn't hear Take the A Train haha. Maybe it was the same chords I heard....

sorry japanese..typo

@saxlukas

I think this is a Japanese-man not China-man.