When it comes to memorable moments on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jack Black’s unforgettable Sax-A-Boom performance stands out among the best.
The comedian, famous for his rock ‘n’ roll flair, often delights audiences with his antics involving the plastic children’s toy saxophone. Fallon’s brilliant idea to invite Black to showcase his Sax-A-Boom skills on the show was met with excitement.
Jack Black didn’t disappoint, peppering the segment with his trademark humor. He playfully remarked on the distinction between the saxophone, saying “a Sax-A-Boom is its own kind of instrument that takes years to master.”
Fallon surprised him with a Sax-A-Boom on set, Black received it with reverence, likening it to a rare Stradivarius violin. He declared, “Here it is, rare as a Stradivarius. Yes, I will give you a taste,” much to the delight of the audience.
Jack Black began jamming on the Sax-A-Boom, which played a series of pre-recorded sax melodies that are triggered by buttons on the front. The comedian, however, gave the performance an air as if he was a virtuoso working on an instrument of fine craftsmanship.
His physical comedy, moving his eyebrows in rhythm with the beat and dancing, was completely on point. He quickly got the entire audience cheering and clapping along.
Jack Black brought the house down on the show when he picked up the Sax-A-Boom, which plays pre-recorded saxophone tunes.
With the press of a button, he kicked off a lively melody, all the while showcasing his comedic talent with expressive eyebrow movements and dance moves that had the audience roaring with applause.
But Jack wasn’t done yet. He walked over to The Roots and bandleader Questlove wasted no time getting the groove going. Together, they jammed out to a funky beat, with Jack and host Jimmy Fallon joining in on the dance floor.
Their impromptu jam session quickly became a viral sensation, racking up an impressive 95 million views on YouTube and earning its place as one of The Tonight Show’s most beloved moments.