everybody gangsta until the trombone starts talking

Performed by: Tricky Sam
Piece: It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
Transcribed by: BA

faq:

Q: how are you related to jacob collier? / A: i'm not, we just have the same last name
Q: how do you transcribe? / A: i use musescore for notation and 'Transcribe!' for beat marking, slowing down etc
Q: do you have perfect pitch? / A: no
Q: why are some videos not transcribed by you? / A: sometimes other people submit transcriptions, most are commissioned from others who can do a better job than i can. i want to make sure you see the best transcriptions possible!

[boxofcereal]

I love how the cutoff just says “Cease verbal communication” like it’s some sort of twisted science experiment

[emmbeesea]

Ah, so this is what Charlie Brown's teacher does in their free time.

So vintage!

[henryleydon]

musicians: you do not choose the trombone, the trombone chooses you

the trombone: YA YA YAA YAA YAA

[NickManJams]

0:25 - Honestly one of the most effective and impactful transitions I've heard in a while. The note choices, the phrasing, and the growl's sound, timing, and hold are just the chef's kiss.

[Firefly]

One thing to note is that this video clip is likely dubbed over with a studio recording, Tricky's signature sound is produced with a pixie mute + plunger (which is not seen in the video).

[CollinShook]

Truly, the first ever visually documented "YEA MAN" in all of jazz history

[textsandcontexts]

If anyone is interested, this is the Duke Ellington Orchestra, and that’s Tricky Sam Nanton on the trombone.

[oscargill]

When he said eye hiding ay heidi ya needy guy he guiding hiding hide hide ya ya ya ya" I really felt that

[aenorist]

"Cease verbal communication"
1) That is brilliant on a notesheet
2) I will print this, put it on a little sign and present it to people falling on my nerves from hereon out.

[ReubenObelSax]

All fun and games until the trombone actually starts talking

[jadran]

Am a simple man. I see trombone, I click.

[Nathanthepoe]

My man's over here inventing the first wah wah pedal for trombone with his hands

[Fsy]

When he said "Yaaaah, I'm hidin', hiding high, hidin 'ya, to the sky. Free body; bo-dy die, die ya ya ya-- ya." I felt that.

[rossination]

We love to see a bass clef trombone transcription! Thank you!

[killercan]

The talkbox before the talkbox. Impressive without a doubt.

[karlwilker]

I've never heard a trombone go before.

[UP]

Out of all the jazz songs I’ve listened too, this is definitely the most unique transitions I have heard. This is in my opinion best version of Don’t Mean a Thing (that’s the song title)

[Death_Rave]

When you jazz so hard it turns into dubstep

[JCGtoonNetwork]

trombone: normal

also trombone: *becomes Phil Swift*

[asteroidvonryker]

Therapist: Its ok trombones can't sing, they can't hurt you
Trombones: