DERRICK HODGE .. THE UNSUNG HERO

People talk about surgeons being brilliant. Engineers being brilliant. Physicists and architects and activists. The poor Jazz artist, regardless of instrument(s), gets relatively little recognition. All members of this trio deserve and probably 'exceed' the label of 'brilliant'.

I return often to re-listen. Years have passed... Still can't believe how good this is...

Seeing Robert Glasper performing live without his beanie is probably the wildest thing in this.

The best live set I've seen for many years. Passion and momentum and brilliant musicianship.

Chris dave is the most important drummer of the last 20 years

G & B stands up with the entire modal jazz era.

Chris Dave is just sick. The detail, color and groove flow like a river.

LORD IS GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL JAZZ MUSIC STILL HERE. 😀😀😀😀🙂🙂😀👌

I don't think Rob G gets enough credit on the keys...this man has mad skills. It's hard to out-shine Chris Dave in the trio but damn those melodies are RAW.

I've never heard piano playing like this. It's like he's playing two pianos at the same time.

All I can say is thank you. THANK. YOU. For your music. The legacy of Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, and Joe Sample...LIVES ON! Thank you!

I really enjoy listening to this trio. They are so inventive and energetic. I'm getting kind of old but I'm younger when I hear this trio. Glasper's gonna live forever!

It's truly mind blowing that Chris Dave is so comfortable while creating that explosion of rhythm

derick hodge is the man

I love this guy, keeping jazz alive, I was worried for a minute

Vanguard got huge since I was last there.

You can tell how amazing this ensemble is because they all make it look effortless. Pure focus.

Chris Dave is a MONSTER!

Just please... this is in the french festival in Paris "festival de la Villette"... i was there... i didn t take a plane to appreciate, i paid a ticket for my favorite festival in my town. Thank you to mention that.

This is refreshing. It's coming from a younger generation. Jazz, at least in its home, America, has been given a reprieve!!!

Seriously, I don't get why you put Live at Vanguard while it is not..what the point ? 'think "Vanguard" will give you more hit in your sweety youtube account ... Truth dude, this is simple, no ? SO : This live happened on Sept 12 2010, 6pm à Cité de la Musique, Paris. I was there so can tell you this was amazing. It is also all around youtube and one of the top 10 links on Glasper. So you can't really miss it Robert Glasper Trio Experiment with Bilal au Festival Jazz à la Villette. Derrick Hodge on contrebasse and Chris Dave on drums Glasper played grand piano and Rhodes stage piano, oh yeah...! As u can imagine, Chris Dave blew every parisians up and down and cornerly, also spiralmenté Bilal was amazing. Among the 4 songs he performed, there was Billie Holiday "Body & Soul". I am still on the top of the snowy mountain he created for us during the song. He also sharply sang "All Matters" (from Glasper last double LP). I did not remember his voice was so diverse and perfect. A true artist Complete Track list 1. G & B ( from LP In My Element) 2. I have a Dream (Herbie Hancock) 3. Down Time (with bits of Dilla "Fall in Love") 4. Little B's Poem feat. Bilal 5. Body&Soul feat. Bilal 6. Yes I'm Country(and that's o.k.) 7. 59 south (with 3 notes of John Coltrane"My Favorite Thing") 8.Butterfly (starting at 74.18mn...I screamed at 74.12mn ! AH ) + jam + J Dillalude (rendition of Satin Doll) 9. All Matter feat. Bilal 10 [Encore]. Reminisce feat Bilal As for question on Little B´s Poem Lyrics By - Doug Carn (1971 LP "Infant Eyes) Written-By - Bobby Hutcherson (1965 LP" Components") There is a another well-know version by Dee Dee Bridgewater on his 1974 LP Afro Blue -----Little B's Poem------ Horns of love, you make my heart sing the joys, rejoys that all the bells ring Little B, you are my heart’s delight You make my life sunny and bright Little B, you are all my heart sing for Before you came and brought us such joy How we hoped and prayed that you’d be a boy But little girl you are my heart’s delight You make my life sunny and bright Little B, you are all my heart sing for Little girl you realize you’re the one I idolize You’re such a pretty baby We’re so very glad you came our way Horns of love, you make my heart sing the joys, rejoys that all the bells ring Little B, you are my heart’s delight You make my life sunny and bright Little B, you are all my heart sing for

People.... This is music... in the raw.. and at it's very best..... for those who state Bilal was not up to par... What exactly is "up to par" and what makes you an authority on the matter... ??.... Interpretations by observers of what is good or not good are subjective...and relative to that individuals point of reference which appears to be very limited.. ... For those of us who are real Music lovers... ..Robert Glasper, Bilal, Derrick Hodge and Chris Dave are the modern day Picasso's of Jazz...Just because they don't paint by the numbers... and within the lines doesn't make it any less great...Haters expand your mind..... Aight.??!!... That's all. :)

Unbearable beauty. Dudes, what are you doing to us? Your skills and level of understanding of each other is beyond explanation. This is pure art. Thank you for being. You make life meaningful with your music.

Stunning, there is so much to listen to here, and the more you listen, the more you discover. Beautiful

the blastbeat and chord progression at 15:07 blows my mind every time I watch this performance, my god man

1:05:30 holy shit. Chris Dave. Maximalist solo of just pure fire-eyed energy with that lovely autumnal refrain from Rob and Derrick. Monumental.

Bilal and glasper's performance of the old standard "body and soul", is truly epic. Its really interesting how it seems to gets better and better to my ears, everytime i listen to it.

As a newcomer to the talent of Robert Glasper - am in awe of the guy's keyboard skills and arrangement - just very impressive. Great video.

Glasper is the embodiment of "tickle the ivories"--love his touch.

Duke'in it out, G, I wish I was there... This trio makes me relive my youth and hear it all over again.

Nice to know sophisticated jazz is still around and being played brilliantly.

Celebrating 11 years of his video claiming it's the Village Vanguard when it's Paris.

Amazing performance 57:30 - 1:19:57

This was actually recorded at Cité de la Musique (Paris) during the Jazz à la Villette Festival

Robert Glasper is not only an extraodiary musician, he's also a whole comedian

Fuu Derrick Hodge on body and soul is sooooo fire. Insane

thank you lord of youtube for bringing me here. my life will never be the same anymore, halleluia !!

@54:55 One of the most powerful endings of Body and Soul that I've ever heard and probably will never hear again.

This show really got me into jazz. Not the first jazz I’ve ever heard but these are the first jazz musicians I’ve ever really connected with and made me want to learn the art and the culture to walk the path myself.

Came back here for some solstice magic

I am very proud this was performed in Paris France. Unforgettable. listen it in loop - near 2 hours...each time.

The three have a dynamic that goes back years. Chris Dave redefines drumming, especially in a trio setting

Little B's Poem is just flawless. Still watching this again and again every few months since it was posted in 2012. Amazing artists.

Pure magic, I watch this performance at least once a month. Its always amazing, inspiring.

Beautiful Cats! Bilal is arguably one of the best jazz vocalists out there, even though he sings mostly R & B!

insane skills guys...jazz is aliiive and kickin some serious butt..

I'm hearing Chick Corea/RTF influences. This is fantastic. Drummer is mad intuitive!!!

I miss R.Glasper jazz trio. Got bored with his latest releases.

London gig 2022 was superb.

PURE CLASS! 😊

What a great concert!!! It’s stunning…Llllooovvveeeee it 👋👋

out...standing!!! Even now, years later!

When I watch Chris dave it's like all possible permutations of his limbs on the drums are already playing in time. He looks like he's just casually deciding, hmmm this one now. Phenomenal.

From 1:17' until the end... the masterpiece. The first live jazz dj without a dj. Chris Dave as always #1

This recording is godly, really life changing..Chris Dave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mesmerizing...

Love Robert dropping in a quick little tease from Au Privave at 10:16. Always been my favorite Bird head.

Who else is back here in 2022??

Chris Daddy on the drum kit making three drums sound like twenty three, :)

Modern day magic.. Drawing from the past.. Stepping to the future with original manner. This here is the revolutionary shit. Ears be grateful!

This is ridiculous! They're all masters of their instruments, perfection personified. Chris Dave though...disgusting! Not of this world.

Dave👍every one are great in this gig ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

BODY AND SOUL IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD

What a wicked collab, the most significant jazz pianist since Monk and Chris is the baddest drummer of this century! Imagine what he could do to a 20 piece double drum kit...?

The chemistry the connection between these three are brilliant !🔥🔥

Beautiful concert by Robert Glasper with the beautiful voice of Bilal

Love all these musicians, they are so incredible. it just rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!

DAMN SOUL MUSIC AND THAT YOUNG DRUMMER IS FANTASTIC

Oh wow. Robert Glasper trio, you guys have inspired me to be true in my life and music. I’m not a huge jazz head, but you guys are so refreshing, sublime, and wonderful. Thank god almighty for giving you guys the feeling of music. Thank you for your music. Much love.

OMG! Amazing concert. And Chris Dave...a phenomenon drummer and mainly phenomenon musician!

Come al solito, grazie mille robertino per le gemme che ci elargisci

#Grandiosos #Genios #MaestrosAscendidos #Magníficos 🎶🎶🌺🌿🌿🌈🌈🙏🙏🌹👌👏👏👏👏☝️👏☝️👏👏👏🌾✨✨🎵🎵🎵🌸🌸🌟🌟🌟💯💯💯 Los Quiero en Chile muy pronto..‼️‼️‼️‼️ 😉😉👌👌🙏🙏

What great music with excellent performance. Thanks.

Roberts drummer is so sick wow smmfh awesome

great concert and great band, Robert Glasper is very cool even in the acoustic side, furthermore surprised me how good is Derrick at double bass, I saw him only in the electric side

super concert, nice to hear Derick Hodge at Double Bass, good sound

2nd Best live ever 4 me ( after oscar peterson montreaux 77)..and it' s hard to say...but this combo between robert chris and derrick is epic.

This is high level.. awsome its.over the top.robert glasper

the stretch from about minute 54 to 1:18 is absolutely divine.

Everybody on point with plenty of sauce!!! Spell binding groove music on the cutting edge!!!!!

hodge bass intro starting around 18:00 is so fire. talk about a sense of drama.

PHOENOMINAL. ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! I left Earth listening to this set

OUTSTANDING ( ENTIRELY ) ✨🙌🏾

Bilal is so underrated. He has that Prince range on the vocals

Horns of love, you make my heart sing!

Art of the Post Modern Jazz Trio

Chris Dave! Sick, love it

Very much appreciated ❤️🙏🏿

I like it so much that I look at it over and over again

Какой изысканный сложный свинг, но как весело и легко они это делают. Шикарно!!!

Groove from 16:40 to 17:27 drives me CRAZY

JAZZ MUSIC BEAUTIFUL 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌🖤🖤🖤🖤👍

Love his versatility! I'm a believer. Go RG!

I just love the music he brings. Dopeness!!!!!

I love the 20 second J Dilla tribute @11:30

this is in france

At 1:22:08 you see Glasper swinging his leg to signal Chris Dave the tempo of the next joint. Slickk!

These men are amazing.

full of energy these brothers are off of them beautiful man!!