Abdias Armenteros Plays 'Heartaches' w/ Emmet Cohen

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Emmet Cohen - Piano
Abdias Armenteros - Tenor Sax
Philip Norris - Bass
Kyle Poole - Drums

[i_am_a_music_maker]

I wish music like this would play everywhere until the end of time

[dangutwein]

I’m a 71 year old tenor player - thank God the spirits of old school jazz tenor players live on!

[meloniusthonk]

Emmet and Kyle probably represent the highest level of communication between two players there is

[Kizzercrate]

I LOVE the tenor player's tone so, so much.

[tellitlikeitis-rgny]

Old style tenor how refreshing lockjaw coltrane hawk and pres all in there

[selmertime]

Old soul tenor tone and killer tenor playing...if Abidas makes it to Chicago or St. Louis I gotta catch him live. Thanks for bringing that sound and keep it comin'!

[enjoy]

I love how focused Abdias is on his instrument!

[nononouh]

Sounds like different saxophonists' tones at different moments? Like high register sometimes getz, middle sometimes dexter,

[TonyAguirreJazz]

Holy cow Abdias, that was freaking awesome. Love the tone and phrasing...dude can tell a story.

[ronglennproductions]

So nasty, phresh, emotional, old-school, motivic, funny and swanging! Love this guy

[garybesem]

A popular tune from my childhood in the 1950s. Wow! These guys are cooking. What more can I say.

[williamhungerford]

I hear Colman Hawkins in your tone, and some Coltrane licks— Fantastic melodic interpretation in you solo, so fun. Thanks Mr Cohen.

[Niksmusic]

Sure as hell puts a smile on your face!

[elizabetha]

Omg!! Im so so so happy you’re on Emmet’s place! I am obsessed with new jazz underground!! Your talent is crazy! I would kill to be there! So excited to see y’all grow more and more! 💚 Love from TX 🤠

[esiegel]

I have been going through some tough things lately and this brought deep joy to my heart. I was actually laughing out loud...thank you all so much.

[laraj]

There's always an excellent warm atmosphere in here that heals any heartaches. Thank you! 🎼🎵🎶🎶🙋

[JupiterxBlues]

First video I watched from Abdias was "This beat switch got my parents back together" but he changed the name late. 😂 I loved the title though. And the beat switch

[jeffreycraven]

My kind of progressive music by the best.

[marksalpeter]

As much as I love the Dex Gordon version of this tune, this version is my new favorite. Thanks for playing this music. Would you ever release some of these tracks on Spotify?

[jaykay]

This one blew me away, way, far away! What kept me especially engaged were: 1) your drummer and how the kicks showed up on different beats, and with such conviction; 2) how together you are, as you all built the intensity; and 3) how carefully you seem to be listening to each other’s ideas.

Are musicians better listeners to start with or did playing in bands make you better listeners over time? Does this skill cross over to your personal and professional relationships, too? (in verbal conversations)

Your musical personalities all came shining through on this one, with such a wide diversity of grooves, colours & textures! You’re all pushing the boundaries of the genre, while maintaining respect for the writing, the genre and each other. Wonderful!

I’m so glad to have heard you play today. I look forward to more. Congrats!