Jazz for aficionados

Hey, speaking of bean (“Bean”). I meant to post this last night, before being “distracted” by Inna 😊. Another favorite tune from Marija’s soundtrack list.

It is often said, and for good reason, that Coltrane’s “Giant Steps” was in many ways a game changer in not only what was possible on the tenor saxophone, but also the overall scheme of Jazz improvisation. Rewind a couple of decades and this recording of “Body and Soul” by Coleman Hawkins (“Bean”) was a game changer in the way players improvised; and it laid the groundwork for the harmonic complexity and less linear approach which would go on to morph Swing into Bebop. 

Classic recording:

https://youtu.be/zUFg6HvljDE

Good morning frogman

I agree with Oscar 110%!!!

Coleman Hawkins version of Body And Soul is another example of genius!!

I am 1/3 of the way through the Dexter Gordon book by Maxine (Little Red" Gordon and it is fantastic thus far. Maxine even dedicates 4 full pages to the "origins of be bop"

@inna 

Your opinion that David Gilmour is the best rock guitarist is ok by me. It is an opinion, however, that I do not agree with.

I am of the school of thought that when it comes to playing musical instruments of any kind that there cannot be a "definitive best".

Everyone is moved differently by what the hear and feel.

As an example, when Joe Satriani released "Surfing With The Alien" in 1987 everybody I know was floored. Comparisons with other guitarists in vogue at the time such as Slash from GNR were being debated by everyone every where.

I was never a big fan of  Yngwie Malmsteen because of the direction he choose to go in his career and play the majority of the time was repetitious and, to put it lightly, pretentious. That does not mean I thought he was not talented - I know he is - just don't like his music.

Your statement

Joe Pass is alright, though he can’t really play, technically speaking. His ’voice’ lacks depth as well

is an insult and you still have not given an explanation for it.

Here is another HOF jazz guitarist. One of the greatest ever. 

(8) Kenny Burrell Trio In a mellow tone 1990 - YouTube

Just to prove a point @inna 

Guthrie Govan is one of the greatest living guitarists on the planet Earth.

Here is a short video demonstrating some of his talent.

(8) Incredible Emotional Solo By Guthrie Govan - YouTube

And here are some excerpts from his Wiki page

Govan is known for his command of the guitar, due to both his technical ability and proficiency in various styles. A 2006 interview hailed him as the "virtuoso's virtuoso" and said of him, "Guthrie Govan is recognised by his peers as possibly the scariest guitarist alive. Combining an unparalleled technical ability with a mastery of almost all styles, Guthrie is comfortable comping in a traditional jazz combo as he is performing death-defying 'shred' guitar. Coupled with some seriously funky grooves and an encyclopaedic knowledge of popular music styles, a wonderfully developed slide style and improvisational abilities to match anyone, he may just be the most complete guitarist out there".

Govan's earliest influences were Jimi Hendrix and Cream-era Eric Clapton; as such he describes himself as coming from a "blues rock background".[2] While he is "wary" of 1980s technique driven guitar music ("shred") he cites the imagination of Steve Vai (as well as Frank Zappa, with whom Vai played) and the passion of Yngwie Malmsteen. Jazz and fusion elements are an important part of his style: he cites Joe Pass, Allan Holdsworth, Jeff Beck and John Scofield as pivotal influences in this respect.[3] He also admires a lot of modern guitar players with different styles such as Derek Trucks and Alex Machacek. Although a very able player in a diversity of styles, Govan has a distinct playing style typically characterised by long, smooth runs often using chromatic notes to "fill in gaps", his fast and fluid tapping up and down the neck, funky slapping, and occasional use of extreme effects. Govan has said that the guitar is simply a "typewriter" for getting a musical message across. Due to his experience in listening to music and working out riffs, Govan states that he is often able to visualise playing in his head without even playing and said that he pretty much has all of the notes in his head before writing something or learning to play something to produce the sounds that he wants.