Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles (NYC Rooftop)

Cory and The Funk Apostles came by to enjoy a rehearsal on D'Herde's rooftop for all of midtown Manhattan to enjoy.

[andrewtrautmann]

First saw this when it came out; came back to re-listen in 2024, and wanted to share my thoughts:

Easily one of my all-time favorite YouTube videos. As a musician, it has never failed to me. Whether the musicians look back at this performance in a similar light or not, from the first time I saw this video - and to this day, watching for the first time in 3+ years - I’ve been stricken by how surreal and transcendent this recording/video/performance is. In essence, it reminds me of A Love Supreme. I’m not even a jazz snob like that, but they both take structured yet improvisatory music to a place that viscerally elicits rawness, truth, and honesty.

Also - I want to shoutout the guitarist. Not familiar with him but I’ve always loved his minimalist style in this performance. Never seems redundant or out of place. He’s adding unique textures and sounds without anything extraneous. His rig is also rocks - a tele through an egnator/vox head and a Marshall cab? Sure why not!

[helix]

Everyone is a master at their instrument.

[NatureBoyMk]

DILLA LIVES!! Respect to Cory Henry and The Funk Apostles for flipping this.

[cara]

Those solos are crazy... This band is awesome, knows how to improvise and to make great songs

[CotymoG]

Cory reminds me of Thelonious the way he steps away to listen to the rest of the band.

[ericfricke]

That slight warble on the Rhodes is heavenly.

[SupaDave]

For real, , , this music is the greatest I've heard. listened to this over a thousand times since yesterday. it's like my theme music.

[dzurdzuketi]

the opening tune is Fantastic by great J Dilla

[rahspyrueee]

Proof that good music is good for the soul

[guitarsolos]

For some reason never heard of these guys before and I'm left speachless, this is so amazing! Much love all the way from scandinavia

[glennhill_music]

0:32-1:23 That's the most organic, human sounding synth line i've ever heard. It's like the Moog is singing.

[deesan]

he's on fire !!!! yatzee. And Cory is in his on world .he's a blessed man.

[derrickhahn]

The beauty of sound is not of this world. Like soothing raindrops on rooftops or a babies cry that says I need you. It could even be the moans and whispers of lovemaking. I just know it's a gift to be treasured even when negativity wants to be heard. Just remember for this gift you are truly blessed. These sounds are

[MRSomethin]

I wish I was on that rooftop with a spliff and a martini

[sergeyplubic]

Love from Germany. One of my fav Songs. Just amazing

[johnbisset]

Pure I'm going to see him in concert next month!!!

[jazzmindstudio]

Kocham to nagranie. Kocham twórczość Cory'ego. Kocham to jak oni grają. Kocham ten klimat Nowego Jorku. Zróbcie tego więcej! :D

[thatsthekidjohn]

visionary of our age keeping skill and passion a part of music including mind blowing creativity in not being afraid to try different sounds

[GrantJolanta]

I unlike . Just so I can come back to the clip and have the joy of liking the video again. I’ve been soaking
In this throughout high school - I’m in my late twenties now still can’t get enough

[herbertfeigl]

The music is a transformationist and cory is a true selected master!Holy!Love, Peace