'Impressions' (John Coltrane) LIVE // Patrick Bartley w/Emmet Cohen Trio

"Impressions" by John Coltrane. Recorded live with the Emmet Cohen Trio in St. Paul, MN at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, September 17, 2021.

There are a few videos from this concert that I wanted to highlight, because this was actually my first time playing live with Emmet since before the pandemic (almost 3 years now), and I really feel like these are some of my best performances yet. I'm very happy with how these turned out, and I hope to get the opportunity to play with these guys again soon!

Emmet Cohen - Piano
Patrick Bartley - Alto Sax
Yasushi Nakamura - Bass
Kyle Poole - Drums

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[telaim]

Patrick, you are, in my opinion, the most interesting young saxophone player I've heard from a long time, there are today so many virtuoso but, sorry, quite boring... And your musical culture is huge and eclectic . Thank you. I hope you'll have the beautiful career you deserve. Cheers from France

[maxcrowe]

Bass player quoting, “Sakura” in the intro is off the hook ! Great job all hands.

[TheBitBigBand]

Man.... this video is so fucking bad ass... BURNING!!!

[jazzorphin]

Thumbs up for Yasushi Nakamura - fantastic job !

[mlm]

The sax playing is truly musical. This is what it sounds like when someone knows how to play. Total mastery of the tune, time and tone. I loved how he elevates the band. He made it so the whole band became the solo, and it was insanely slick for the keys and bass to just drop out like that right in the middle. The sheer force and energy driven by virtuosity is truly amazing

[charlesbarry]

One of the gems of John Coltrane. He was the greatest innovator since Charlie Parker.
He influenced many saophonists. His influence is still being felt today although he left us so many years ago.

[AugustRileyMusic]

You are the reason I am trying to pick up the alto sax right now, and you have set the bar impossibly high lol. You scare the shit out of me but you are also showing me just how far I can go with that instrument if I put the time in. Thank you :)

[kltan]

A young successor to the great Kenny Garrett...

[LeafGreen]

man i love the way the snares just snap through this live mix, so raw

[shawjazzy]

Man meeting you back at aebersold camp change my life I was 18 at the time I think you was 16 I was dam this guy is a beast during those late jam sessions made me practice harder and take the music serious. Really love seeing you play always influential brotha man

[hankbannister]

I love everyone, who keeps this kind of music alive, which accompagnies me since more than 50 years! ❤

[xrgiok]

DUDE! Your tone and craftsmanship made this tune, it’s so good!

[miyakawajun]

I think, after Coltrane, Mike Brecker & Tyner have remained as the virtuoso of this burning tune. But now it's renewed by them. I love this tensions.

[ISuperTed]

Just wow. Of course PB is the baddest Alto on the planet but OMG how about Kyle’s backing. Outstanding performance by THE great young masters.

[cooldebt]

Coming back to this I am again blown away by the sheer virtuosity of each performer. Everyone just on fire!

[jackdolphy]

Wholly Holy Smoke! Of course I hear Coltrane and Pharaoh, but mostly I hear you coming through brother. Like some kinda force from another wherever. You’ve swept me away. I thank you 🙏🏽 Wind ever at your back.

[kittykittygumdrops]

Dang, Patrick, you kicked ass in that solo, WOW! And Emmett, too! WOW! And everyone!

[charlesbarry]

This group reminds me of the great John Coltrane Quartet with McCoy Tyner

[alansenzaki]

Burnin from beginning to end. Coltrane's spirit is alive and well!!

[AsteriskGamer]

There was so much fire that I thought my phone was gonna overheat and die playing the song.