terrryc (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I used to live three doors down from Chris Potter in Columbia, SC when he was just a child. He was very lucky in that his parents knew what he had at an early age. One night, when he was 13 or so, he played five respectable choruses of "Cherokee' and stunned every body. this is STILL my favorite song of all time. Oh, nice job Scott. This is a fine example....

merryvinbock (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thank you for the music Scott! This is just great!

banjalien (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

This sounds like a guy that understands the song he is playing on more than a superficial level...the notes tell a story, great rhythmic feel. Enjoyed it

AJOPDX (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

this guy is smooth!

wlrube (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I've listened to Scott's album "Radio City" where he also plays Cherokee... and he does a few of the exact same licks in the exact same places. The piano player, Wiggins I think, is also doing some of the same comping patterns as he did on the album. I certainly don't object, because it all swings like hell, but I can see how some jazz purists might get a sour taste in their mouths.

sonny1stitt (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

this guy's better,that guy is better - an appreciation of an art form should be foremost - they are all wonderful players - it's what touches you & reaches out to you - it's a special chemistry that develops among a band & allows them to express something you armchair critics obviously miss - intelligent expression -

jonfocusjonfocus (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I have been an avid jazz fan for nearly 60!!!years and played jazz tenor sax for most of that time...I agree that Mike Brecker was a superb technician.....but he could not ride circles around Scott.....Scott has that thing called soul...his changes swing all through this number....maybe different to Mike...but Mike would have a job to match Scott playing this style 0f jazz

synthjazz (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

yes, Bob Mintzer is cool - and a brilliant guy to boot!!!All of the great tenor players have their own unique "thing" - Scott does things for me that Dex never will, but Dex is still my 'god' - as is 'Trane, and the Prez........they're ALL special, in their 'own sweet way' !! It's what falling in love with the tenor sax is all about.

XxSaxCannon921xX (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

lol

saxchic13 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

if you hate sax players than why do you watch sax videos??? you dont have to and if you hate them just dont commment it makes us hate you more so just quit commenting...