I discovered this great compilation of Wes on video. All of the 1965 tour video put together nicely. Settle in for 1 1/2 hours of the best jazz guitar imaginable! The candid conversations are amazing. Live in Holland: Wes Montgomery (Guitar), Pim Jacobs (Piano), Ruud Jacobs (Bass), & Han Bennink (Drums) 1. I Love Blues. […] Read more »
Charlie Byrd Trio Plays “Wave”
Here’s a nice fingerstyle arrangement of the Jobim classic “Wave” played on nylon string guitar by the great Charlie Byrd. BTW. Byrd’s version is followed by a wonderful Gail Costa interpretation & the original Jobim version. Continue to listen to thos You-Tube stream & several audio versions of classic bossa’s follow. Nice stuff by Tempo […] Read more »
Joe Pass & Roy Clark Play the Blues
Here’s a fun video of Joe Pass & country star Roy Clark playing the blues. You may recall Clark from the 60’s TV show Hee-Haw. He sounds great as does Pass. An added feature is Pass’s dialogue! Read more »
BIll Frisell: The Beatles – Solo Guitar Style.
Here’s a great NPR Concert featuring the always interesting Bill Frisell. Beatles tunes including; “Nowhere Man” “In My Life” “Strawberry Fields Forever” Read more »
Remembering Johnny “Hammond” Smith
For those Hammond Organ Buffs out there, here’s an update regarding my old boss & friend Johnny “Hammond” Smith. Since Johnny’s passing in 1997, his recorded music has grown in popularity with many contemporary artists. His Widow (Cheryl Smith) has launched a popular Facebook page & is currently organizing unreleased original music that Johnny wrote. […] Read more »
Benson’s Hot Rod Deluxe
Here’s a Fender Promo Video on the new George Benson Hot Rod Deluxe model. Very entertaining video with some great moments from King George! These amps go for around $800. I’ve played in a couple of Fender’s similar amps with good results but have not tried the GB Hot Rod. BTW: (There’s a video a […] Read more »
Wes Plays “Jingles”
Here’s Wes playing his classic “Jingles along with Harold Maybern (piano), Arthur Harper (Bass) & Jimmy Lovelace (Drums) Read more »
Ralph Towner: “Nardis” by Miles Davis
A great solo version of the Miles Davis tune Nardis performed by Ralph Towner on Nylon String. Read more »
Wave for Jazz Guitar
New Class Just Added: By special request I’ve added another Jobim Classic to the growing List of Courses on SixStringJazz.com Listen, Look & Learn this classic! WAVE Read more »
“Gee Baby, Ain’t I Good to You?”
Post by Kelly Hill. Here’s a video that my Niece shot last year in Omaha, NE. Playing a gig with some of my Mid-West pals at a club on the Missouri River. Rick’s Cafe Boatyard with Jorge Nila’s group. Read more »
Updated Class “The Girl From Ipanema”
Just updated the popular class “The Girl From Ipanema” by Antonio Carlos Jobim. The new version has improved Sound & Video plus several additional videos. Included are chord substitutions & alternate changes for several sections of the tune. Good stuff that you can use in many places on just about any standard tune! Here’s a […] Read more »
Monk’s “Round Midnight” by Wes Montgomery
If you haven’t seen this definitive version of the Monk classic “Round Midnight” you’re in for a treat! Wes’ approach is so natural & fluid that you can almost feel him thinking. Focus on his rhythm & you’ll begin to understand how to connect phrases. For a variety of great jazz videos in one spot […] Read more »
Student Comments
Hi Dan, The strings really work fine. They make a big difference. Very interesting is your blog about avoiding feedback! I love your Jobim-medley video on u-tube. I am still practicing your “girl of Ipanema” version – it’s still lot of fun for me trying to get some kind of groove into my playing. Could […] Read more »
Nylon Jazz Guitar String Tips
I play a Ramirez 2CWE Nylon String Jazz Guitar & use the Savarez Semi-Polished Basses that greatly reduce Squeaks & Noise! Buy the Bass Set separately since you don’t need to replace the trebles each time you replace the Basses. The agony of strings stretching on the gig is also greatly reduced! 4th. 5th. & […] Read more »
Archtops & Feedback by Dan Papaila
A few tips on How to reduce feedback from your Arch-Top Jazz Guitar: If you’re anything like me, sometimes you need to play with more volume or more presence in band situations. Often I’ll find myself playing in a Hammond Organ group & the B-3 player has a heavy foot on the expression pedal or […] Read more »