David Sanborn Run For Cover Montreux Jazz 2015

Andre Berry performing Marcus Millers Run For Cover with David Sanborn at the 2015 Montreux Jazz Festival.

[andreberry]

Sooo Sad today...David Sanborn passed away. I have special feelings about the loss of one of American Music's most influential and iconic Saxophonists. I was lucky to be in the vicinity. I know that. Blessed to be there...but what he gave me was an even greater blessing. His words were, "I'm never going to tell you what to play! Bring YOU to the party! Show me what you got! I'll let you know if you get too far off base!" I was blown away..."You mean I can play whatever I want??! What??!/ It was unheard of in the circles I had been in. In the circles I had been in control was everything. In this new atmosphere with David, Creativity and invention was everything and it clicked for me why Marcus Miller is so free and creative. He was used to atmospheres like this one and with Miles Davis where you don't just play the song by rote...you don't play the same solo night after night...you are expected to expound, expand and invent new atmospheres and landscapes. Take the music somewhere! Gasp! and slowly I began to understand and step into my newfound freedom. I worked desperately to rise to the occasion and I continue to march along the path. God blessed me with 7 years (wait...addendum: I started in July 2014 and did his last gig February of 2024. That means 10 years! of playing with such a great musician as David Sanborn. There were other guys before and after me...Richard Patterson had the longest tenure. Much respect to him. He's a badd man, a great player and was there forever. The fact that I got a little bit of time is a blessing I will never gloat about or take for granted. Sad day indeed, , , , I am trying to get a letter to Larry Graham who is probably my first and biggest influence. We lose our heroes and they need to know how important they are. David Sanborn, you changed the trajectory of my bassplaying and my career. How can I ever thank you. My time with you was a gift from you and God. Sincerely, André

[zhamnov]

Rest in peace! David Sanborn you will live forever because of your great music. Thanks! 🙏

[billb]

Oh My God!! What did I just listen to? That was bass magic. I'm a huge David Sanborn fan, but that bass made me forget he was there. What incredible sound, timing, tone, and magic. I'm in awe. That was like liquid gold.

[terrelli]

Had a friend at the firehouse send this over to me and my jaw dropped. Without a doubt one of the most nasty funky grimy bass solo's I have ever heard in my life. Awesome work Mr. Andre Berry. Absolutely stellar

[cribrebo]

When you're at the caliper of this ability, there is no drug that can give you that feeling.. Big smiles on each member of the band. They're having a better time than the audience. 👏👏

[ChrisStandringMusic]

My man Andre. The finest of the finest!!

[MultiProductor]

Trying to work out with good Music and Andre just made my day with this solo damn !! This is unbelievable!

[ericrogal]

This version is excellent!!
I’ve heard Marcus Miller’s a thousand ways and it’s always good!!
This is just as fantastic. Making it his own!!
This is top notch!!
I think Marcus would like this too!👍❤️

[clicheband]

I became a André Berry fan after hearing this!

[petercallaway]

The bassist is phenomenal!
That bass has the best clarity and intonation I ever heard.
Funk magnifique!🎸🎻🎛🎼🎵🎶

[happboy]

Such a MASSIVE song in such a small venue; what a lucky audience

[andreberry]

I don't believe in $3, 500 basses. Never have. Never will. Some of the funkiest basses i own cost less than $500. And I broke my tradition and bought a $3500 F Bass and hated it. Bought a $2500 Zon and hated it. Bought a $1500 Fender and hated it. Bought a $250 Fernandes and the thing kills! Is such a funky, snappy, attacky, fat sound... So now I'm back to my motto. Cost don't mean a thing. I'm entitled to my opinions for decisions I make in my life.

[jerryjemmott]

There ain't enough words to express the joy that Andre brings, every time I see this.

[linuscohen]

Amazing playing Andre and that drummer! Great groove from both of you!

[MartinRivers]

Great playing from everyone and one of the best bass guitar tones I heard in a long time.

[rosesgustavsson]

You Squeezed The Funk Out of Those BRAVO! Oh La La. Made me Feel Fabulous! Great Beat Great Funk, Superb Deliverance! Yums

[jacktowett]

Got over exposure to pure awesomeness :) that bass solo was so intense ..blown away every time I watch this video.

[throbgod]

Andre, you are the real deal.. And those Sire basses are just amazing.. :)

[justinpayne]

Woke up this morning. This was on my feed. Watched it while I was getting ready for work. I'm calling in sick, so I can play my bass all day.

[omnisupreme]

Top notch, incredible precision, funk and grove, I will be keeping up you, loved every bit of it, thanks again, got to catch my breathe now, luthiers forever !!!!