Ernest Ranglin: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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10 жыл бұрынAt 82, legendary guitarist Ernest Ranglin still plays the ska, reggae and jazz that he's championed and helped perfect for more than half a century. Ranglin was a key figure in shaping the sounds of ska - influenced by New Orleans jazz and R&B - in Jamaica in the late 1950s. But most of the world wouldn't hear of ska until producer Chris Blackwell teamed Ranglin up with a Jamaican singer named Millie Small. Together, they recorded "My Boy Lollipop," a song that became a smash at the height of Beatlemania and helped put ska and Jamaican music on the map forever.You've probably also heard Ranglin if you've seen the James Bond film Dr. No - particularly the scenes set in Jamaica. The effects of Ranglin's fluid and rhythmic playing on Jamaican music, from mento to reggae, are deep and long-lasting. But his work as a jazz artist is equally amazing, and here at the Tiny Desk he does a bit of everything, including music from his lyrical and wonderful album Bless Up. So watch as this humble, charming gentleman makes magic on guitar, with his talented young band Avila holding down the beat. --BOB BOILEN
Set List:
"Surfin"
"Jones Pen"
"Avila (Oscar's Song)"
Credits:
Producers: Bob Boilen, Denise DeBelius; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Denise DeBelius, Colin Marshall; Production Assistant: Sarah Tilotta; photo by Sarah Tilotta/NPR
@deweypug 3 жыл бұрын
Because NPR does not do it, here are the musicians playing: Ernest Ranglin (lead guitar) Angeline Saris (bass), Jonathon Korty (keys), Ian Herman (drums) and Tony Mindel (guitar)
@boogygottsmann4728 3 жыл бұрын
The drummer, Ian Herman is a fellow South African from Cape Town...here he plays quite passively but this man is a maestro...I've seen/heard him play two, or could it even be three, different rhythms at the same time...Sweet sounds here...
@robbiemize 3 жыл бұрын
@deweypug good call i never noticed but what is up with that??? Thanks fir sharing the crew and enlightening. Hopefully @tinydesk is reading these......
@boogygottsmann4728 3 жыл бұрын
Ian Herman is a homeboy of mine (South Africa)...used to share a house with him too. He is one of the very, very best drummers I have ever come across...plays different rhythms simultaneously too...here he seems quite mellow...look up the band Tananas on youtube...this is one of our greatest trio of musicians to come out of South Africa. Sadly Gito Baloi, the bassist, was murdered in Johannesburg while driving through a notorious suburb, Hillbrow. Steve Newman, guitarist/composer is also a maestro on the 6 string acoustic...take care bro
@boogygottsmann4728 3 жыл бұрын
Ian Herman is a homeboy of mine (South Africa)...used to share a house with him too. He is one of the very, very best drummers I have ever come across...plays different rhythms simultaneously too...here he seems quite mellow...look up the band Tananas on youtube...this is one of our greatest trio of musicians to come out of South Africa. Sadly Gito Baloi, the bassist, was murdered in Johannesburg while driving through a notorious suburb, Hillbrow. Steve Newman, guitarist/composer is also a maestro on the 6 string acoustic...take care bro
@wolfgangfricke8555 3 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@peterreid4435 Жыл бұрын
This man has been playing for over 70 yrs, from about 1947 'till present which means this GEM of a man is in his 90s, all hail the "Father of Jamaican music"
@ronmatthews1738 Жыл бұрын
Not just Jamaican music. I just watched a documentary about Cream in which Jack Bruce said it was Ernest Ranglin that got him playing bass guitar.
@peterreid4435 Жыл бұрын
@@ronmatthews1738 WOW!!!!! That's great info bro. thanks
@tramp2827 3 ай бұрын
Actually, the father of Jamaican music is Jackie Mittoo. Ernie was there too, mostly playing, but Jackie gave us both Rock Steady and Reggae. He was a music machine. I agree with Bob Andy when he said on a scale of 1 - 10, Jackie. And if any space is after that, Jackie.
@markjohnson9485 29 күн бұрын
Yes he is amazing!! A true Icon.
@peterreid4435 29 күн бұрын
@@markjohnson9485 respect fi
@rzincone 3 жыл бұрын
What a great musician, "below the bassline" is one of my favourite albums EVER
@rjy8960 2 жыл бұрын
It only came to my attention about a year ago and is one of my go-to albums. I've always listened to ska and what a joy to listen to Surfin' for the first time was :)
@MrAkavet Жыл бұрын
Me too.Saw him at a WOMAD festival in the UK and thought he was the coolest laidback guitarist ever. I've loved Jamaican music from bluebeat onwards to ska and reggae and this guy was there through the whole lot ! Below the Bassline is my goto chill out album and when I had hectic London Underground (Metro) journeys to and from work that would take me off to a whole other world. And every musician friend who I've played it to was also in love with it.A genius 😎
@rzincone Жыл бұрын
@@MrAkavet I've been in London for 2.5 years and I would have loved to have that album at the time...central line at 8 AM XD
@jembesjembes1 Жыл бұрын
Ain’t no album like it … reggae peppered with jazz sensibilities - amazing .
@rickflint3710 Жыл бұрын
Ernest Ranglin a founding father of reggae music and one of the greatest musicians to have ever walked this planet 🌎 SALUTE 🫡 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@chevylee 3 жыл бұрын
My Grandad is the best to ever do it ❤️🥺
@shanyagraham946 2 жыл бұрын
Hey cousin. Thats where uncle mikey and dad their musical genius from.
@fattmusiek5452 2 жыл бұрын
Ernest is one of THE GREATEST of all time. I had 2 teachers growing up to tell me essentially the same thing- that I needed this music in my life. 5th grade teacher told me about bob marley, I was like ok yee (I hadnt taken the dive into music yet). Then in 9th? my awesome algebra teacher...she was a true G. She told me to pick up Ernest Ranglin's music. and I got Below the Bassline and In Search of the Lost Riddim. I found out later that apparently Ernest had Bob as a student? I adore Mr. Ranglin's style, it's sooo cool! It's the truth man- Any track from Lost Riddim, after my entry into jazz studies in college, when many things became crystal clear to me, thanks Professor Herb at annandale. Changed everything. Now I conceptualize the songs off of Riddim purely as a celebration of life- the major key songs, the drum's are sparking clean, from an engineering standpoint and drummer's tone (i'll have to look up their name) his almost flubbing of the notes, is pure magic. I've always felt that. The palm muted wrist-y motifs, the octaves and SLIIIIDEssss. It's so tonal - speakin' with his hands. It's beautiful music that the world needs, in a world who is clueless about history- I am thankful to be able to type this comment (I am blessed to be alive, or even be playing music, many times over)- the life of a musician is a journey that never ends. All you have to do is look up at Ernest. What a Hero. Man.
@americanpancakelive 8 жыл бұрын
If Ernest Ranglin's songs were the soundtrack for your life.... YOU could NOT HAVE a bad day.
@tonysoulmanok 8 жыл бұрын
+American Pancake I'm gonna quote you in twiiter @tonysoulman
@angelzambrano2396 4 жыл бұрын
Thats a realy bad guitar comping but ernest you are the best one forever
@mattprovencal5450 4 жыл бұрын
Listened to this 3 times while fishing on lake Tahoe the other day. No one will ever be the unique Ernest Ranglin! Such a beautiful sound track.
@robertnatiello3814 6 жыл бұрын
Ernest Ranglin's guitar playing is like a sunshine hug to the world.
@NatashaDiMarco 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you, NPR, for bringing this living legend to the attention of listeners young & old.
@datraass 6 жыл бұрын
❤💛💚🇯🇲
@kellytaylor482 3 жыл бұрын
❤❤
@andrewprice3744 Жыл бұрын
Indeed Living Legend❤️💚💛
@MrKissmass 4 жыл бұрын
Love to see the artists in the bands look in each others eyes and smile when they are playing music, it really makes me...smile...
@sonojoy222 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for featuring a senior artist.
@johncase2408 4 жыл бұрын
The man who brought jazz and reggae together...ranglin is so original!
@clemthompson1703 4 жыл бұрын
One of the Best Guitarist not only in Jamaica but the entire 🌍 Big up Daddy Ranglin the Guitar God Fahda🙏🏾
@germzdesantaana3831 2 жыл бұрын
Wooowwww.... So smooth so reggae. What a jam sesh. 😎🌱
@7gorm7 9 жыл бұрын
ER guitar virtuoso, smooth grooves, keeping it a real at 82 what a legend!
@joehiggs100 6 жыл бұрын
Ernest Ranglin is unique. I had the pleasure of meeting him once, a real gentleman and funny with it.
@Bimp_Lizkit 9 жыл бұрын
I hope to god that when I reach 82, I'm still doing something that brings me and others so much joy...and am having so much fun doing it! A great Tiny Desk with a true classic. Bravo and keep up the good work guys!
@jaly2133 3 жыл бұрын
Jah Bless Mr. Ranglin!!!
@christopherlawrence1688 8 жыл бұрын
STANDING OVATION TO THE BOSS ERNIE HIMSELF
@aaroncummins2752 2 жыл бұрын
Have loved his music from the first " time I heard it" absolutely 🌈✌️👍
@Nick.DeCarlo 9 ай бұрын
Ernest is amazing..& a great band🙏🔥
@datraass 6 жыл бұрын
SO SWEEEEET!!! A Living Legend of REGGAE music! BRAP! 🔥🇯🇲❤💛💚🇯🇲🔥🔥🔥❤💛💚🔥
@thomasfranck8106 5 ай бұрын
Monsieur Ernest Ranglin je toujours considéré vôtre touché guitare à celui de mon manouche préféré Django renarth
@one-man-dan007 3 жыл бұрын
Love that, to see a Studio one legend looking so cooland playing as sweet as ever at 82. Think I'm in love 💕 with bass player as well
@dannykumite 3 жыл бұрын
Can't stop listening to this none stop
@shockingguy 4 жыл бұрын
That’s what I love about tiny desks I keep learning more and more about our musical Heritage and musicians I never knew existed thank you NPR
@jamesm9980 10 жыл бұрын
I'd like to bottle that sound and carry it around with me for whenever I was feeling glum. Fantastic stuff.
@rasfele1 6 жыл бұрын
Just Beautiful and There is no need for Criticizing they’re just having fun And I’m enjoying listening. Thank you guys please post more videos like this. Thank you for sharing.
@dariopaladins6758 2 жыл бұрын
Love this from Italy 🔥
@mikej2934 9 жыл бұрын
OMG! what have I just discovered? How have I managed to miss this is 20+ years of playing guitar? Amazing stuff. Thank you NPR :)
@gian323 2 жыл бұрын
I think it's probably even more like 50+ maybe even 60+ years at the time of this performance
@kyleyesiahsupree 7 жыл бұрын
One of the all time greats. Peace Ernest, you are an inspiration
@tigershav 2 жыл бұрын
every single musician here is insane wow so glad this found it's way to me
@franhernandez5617 3 жыл бұрын
La leyenda Ernest Ranglin🔥🔥🔥
@ozeas.carvalho 3 жыл бұрын
Eternal treasure!
@-zoave- 5 жыл бұрын
Wow you were so lucky to play with Ernest!
@TropicIslandMusic 4 жыл бұрын
Below The Bass Line has been one of my fav albums for nearly 2 decades and I have only just seen this! Thanks NPR ♥
@diwashpathak1573 3 жыл бұрын
After a long day of work. This is what I need. Feels like i'm in a beach somewhere looking at calm waves.
@andykostynowicz 3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Real artists hidden away. I loved it
@michaelkahler2660 3 жыл бұрын
was a lot of fun
@juniordamatah Жыл бұрын
Mr. Ernest Ranglin!
@stefano0808 9 жыл бұрын
Nice touch having a snare Brush taped to the skin, Ernest's Music is truly awesome :-)
@udomatthiasdrums5322 2 жыл бұрын
still love it!!
@AlbertCoRecords 7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. Glad I found this Tiny Desk concert.
@dodododatdatdat 3 жыл бұрын
mi gosh what a viruoso. Tears in my eyes
@williamaraujo9840 3 жыл бұрын
Pure energy and swing!!!!!
@chickberth 6 жыл бұрын
The man is a world treasure.
@andresjuradoalvaran5617 3 жыл бұрын
Genial, que alegría ver a Ernest un grande de la música a sus 84 años tocando con tal destreza. Es gran inspiración. Saludos desde Bogota Colombia
@martingomez7801 3 жыл бұрын
82 en ese momento, pero deberia tener como 88 el jovie
@amadeusb4 3 жыл бұрын
Why am I just seeing this now, youtube algos? You had ONE job to do! One job!
@KevinMichaelCallihan 6 жыл бұрын
Reggae, Rastafarian, oh how nice...soothing. Enjoyed myself dancing with it. Great start for one I have not seen/heard. Excellent folks and music. Love NPR tiny desk series, as well.
@drakerodriguez2347 5 жыл бұрын
feeling ur soul gets from music has no time limit, ageless, timeless, boundless
@MrAkavet Жыл бұрын
Amen to that 😎😍
@BHIB_NL Жыл бұрын
What an absolute legend! Thank you for your music!
@georgekokoletsos 8 ай бұрын
Ernest is the best !!! 👌👌👌😎
@tsopuaifa 6 жыл бұрын
That is how I wanna spend my old days.
@muddymike 3 жыл бұрын
Are u old yet?
@tsopuaifa 3 жыл бұрын
@@muddymike I jammed with a 29 year old younger guy yesterday so I guess I'm getting there. °_°
@christopherhamilton8779 2 жыл бұрын
Jamaican Treasure🇯🇲
@richardbaptist5080 3 жыл бұрын
Loved it!
@akihikoyoshida907 9 жыл бұрын
So beautiful. Classic and brand new at the same time.
@crzywitboy3 10 жыл бұрын
Captivating. That first song grabbed me and just wouldn't let go.
@mindisaster 4 жыл бұрын
What a legend! Discovered Mr Ranglin's music many years ago, and I still feel so much joy whenever I listen to his tracks, Thank you for the amazing vibes!
@jacquelinenovik1761 6 жыл бұрын
What a pleasure to stumble upon this!
@Feedurehed 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you NPR for providing a moment of pure joy and to Ernest and his wonderful band...I feel blessed!
@AhmadMabruriBBeruri 3 жыл бұрын
This is what I'm talking aboutttt.. Yeah.. Keep it coming..
@DonaldWaughmusic 7 жыл бұрын
My hero Ernie. Love from Jamaica. 🇯🇲
@melvinwren 8 жыл бұрын
how did i miss this one? awesome
@jazardetrume2967 5 жыл бұрын
First time and i love it. May 2019
@bambasorensen9614 Жыл бұрын
Big Legend!
@LadiesLoveRey 8 жыл бұрын
Got to meet Mr Ranglin last month! Saw him live at the Marlowe Theatre and then got to meet backstage after! He was a really great guy and was so funny. The band he was playing with that night though was just amazing but Ernest Ranglin at 84 years is still killing it! So happy I got to see him live
@vsvicente 3 жыл бұрын
Don't know this guy... But this one - knows WHAT is music!
@nicolasmegelas1203 2 ай бұрын
Amazing music... Very inspiring
@hori_ink82 3 жыл бұрын
Saw the man himself play in NZ what a blessing …Jah Make Ya shine bright 🙏🏽
@geinikan1kan Ай бұрын
Man this is absolutely lovely.
@joaofernando6853 4 жыл бұрын
Ernest ,you are a miracle!
@anthonywright3443 3 жыл бұрын
82 That's just love and a lot of skill mixed in!!!!
@dulcespiguioficial3616 3 жыл бұрын
lo mejor de lo mejor
@therealkenchase 10 жыл бұрын
Truly magical. Thank you NPR!
@matthewvoss4375 4 жыл бұрын
Sweet dem shuga , much respect.
@kennethoyler5533 9 жыл бұрын
I loved this. They need to come to some festivals in Florida
@Radaep1 4 жыл бұрын
Oh I just love Ernest, saw him in live Paris about 5 years ago, sooooo groovy.
@user-df8fy6wt5s 4 жыл бұрын
Ааааа! Это супер! До глубины души,спасибо🙏💕
@fareedg6703 6 жыл бұрын
I was so looking forward to listening to this. Much respect for Mr Ranglin his artistry and contribution to music. I could not finish listening to this session. But I am inspired to find some of his CDs in my collection and listen in my car as I drive to work.
@janainatatim7140 2 жыл бұрын
Socorro, Ernest Ranglin bom demais! parabéns from Brasil! :D
@kalvinhill5308 3 жыл бұрын
Always respect for an Elder.
@Marigold976 Жыл бұрын
This feels good
@tensionseekers4496 3 жыл бұрын
Tears Of Joy
@mel3004 8 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, maestro.
@backatcha00 8 жыл бұрын
would have loved to experience this live.
@dillongoodfriend7248 Жыл бұрын
so much feeling and emotion, 8 years later and im crying. beautiful thank you ernrest
@lonnystarr 8 жыл бұрын
it is a rare pleasure watching a guitar virtuoso at work!
@anderswaltereriksen5579 Жыл бұрын
Love it !
@911elijah 10 жыл бұрын
I saw this guy play at a bar in Montego Bay over twenty years ago.
@victorhugocobian7165 9 жыл бұрын
Simply awesome!
@TheSamiarafaella 3 жыл бұрын
Essa sessão fez meu dia 💎
@christopherrenzulli1418 6 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!
@SteadyDrop 3 жыл бұрын
He's the master! His band is really cookin' too!
@georgetanga9771 4 жыл бұрын
Timeless, groovy, a man just plying his craft for our enjoyment! Thank you.
@toddandjenndimercurio3715 9 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to see this video ! Mr. Ranglin certainly has his island vitality! Hope to see him play somewhere soon!
@markielinhart 4 жыл бұрын
Below the Bassline come to life. What a buzz! 👏👏👏👏👏
@oldstylez6419 Жыл бұрын
yes Dude, you are a Legend.....:)
@ozeas.carvalho 6 жыл бұрын
A living legend!
@pav5355 4 жыл бұрын
a master at work
@erikkinzinger536 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lovely music