As an amateur it's clear these guys are incredible musicians within their own right, but wow Grasso is just something else. A rare example of someone who's managed to translate jazz language from a myriad of instruments and actually apply it to the guitar with mindblowing precision. I've never heard that level of musicality in a guitarist - i'd aspire to have just 20% of his talent, work ethic and musical sensibility.
Pasquale Grasso is slowly proving himself as not just a legendary guitarist of the 21st century but as one of the jazz guitar heroes of all time. His musicality and lines when playing at burning speeds, and his picking hand! Holy shit! So relaxed and so fast!
Thank you for another video of this amazing event to jazz guitar history!! off course Ari and Keith just as breathtaking as the legendary genius Peter Bernstein and bebop virtuoso Pasquale Grasso. Their styles go so well together, it would be magnificent if they make a record together.
I think only now 7 years out of Philly I finally understand Chris's. I was always more of a Time guy, but Chris's is for touring national acts while Time is the "hip" and young jazz scene. Love watching these concerts, makes me feel like im back on Samson st!
It is wonderful to see these masters enjoy each other's craft. Peter so humbly admiring Pasquale but then adding layers of depth and surprise for all of us.
no conozco a otro guitarrista como Pasquale Grasso en musica Jazz es absolutamente amazing super rapido limpio y sin fallas tiene que ser un don de Dios
A question for the tone geeks. Pasquale's tone is much more muted. I am guessing this is a combo of his hands and the particular floating pickup as opposed to Peter's set in pickup which could be much hotter in db's. Thanks. Regardless its beautiful music. Of course Pasquale may have his tone turned way down too. Or the amp tone setting may be treble way low. I guess only Pasquale could clarify for sure.
I totally agree, Pasquale Grasso is a monster player and has great musicality, however his tone does seem kinda muted. I wonder if he has his tone knob rolled down a lot? That would for sure be a huge reason.
Pasquale was hanging on by the seat of his britches, IMO. (And that says a LOT, because we all can see that Pasquale is a monster in his own right). But Peter just shows what a couple decades of extra experience can do. His playing is so deep. And cool. And interesting without seeming busy or flashy. Two great heroes of the instrument. Pasquale may well be someday known as the best since Joseph Pasalacqua himself, but for now Peter Bernstein sets the pace.
You're kidding! Pasquale makes Pete sound like an amateur after his solo. You can take one fraction of Pasquale's solo and see more beautiful movements than in Pete's 3 finger solo. Man doesn't even use his pinky and you compare him to Pasquale!
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I couldn´t agree more. Pasquale is a master of technique and he burns like a mofo... Still i always find Peter´s playing much more appealing. He swings, he can burn but he always sounds more melodical, deeper, and with more things to say... One impresses the other touches your heart
Sorry, but I don’t think Joe Pass himself would’ve agreed with your statement. Joe was very humble and would’ve likely said that Pasquale is doing things on the guitar that he couldn’t even comprehend or touch. Totally different styles too, as solo guitarists and with a rhythm section. As for Peter, he always sounds great and clearly loves being there with such a swinging band. Just brilliant from everyone. Lastly, most of the comments put the two guitarists against each other in some kind of competition. Says more about their mindset than what is actually happening on the bandstand, which has not an ounce of competition.
I've been playing jazz for 30 years and I still don't know why some people expect me to wear a fucking suit and tie. Can I not be comfortable in Adidas. I'm not taking you out for dinner. The whole point of being a musician is you don't want to work in an office.
Because it's mature? If you're performing to an audience, then you're also expected to play the part by showing respect to those listening by appearing somewhat formal. I don't think a suit and tie specifically should be obligatory under most circumstances, but I personally feel like anything more formal than adidas is a no-brainer.
If you have actually played for 30 years, surely you have noticed that people dress more traditional when they play more traditional music. The Sun Ra Arkestra also dresses to match their music, this is no different.
Brother in Christ, perhaps you should no longer play music. if the point is to be out of an office, you can surely do 1 million other things that don’t require anyone telling you what to wear. … I’m afraid that most professional working musicians usually have to wear a suit perhaps you are not at this level yet
I'm surprised the strings of Pasquale's guitar haven't melted from the heat of his lightning fast fingers!
As an amateur it's clear these guys are incredible musicians within their own right, but wow Grasso is just something else. A rare example of someone who's managed to translate jazz language from a myriad of instruments and actually apply it to the guitar with mindblowing precision. I've never heard that level of musicality in a guitarist - i'd aspire to have just 20% of his talent, work ethic and musical sensibility.
Pasquale Grasso is slowly proving himself as not just a legendary guitarist of the 21st century but as one of the jazz guitar heroes of all time. His musicality and lines when playing at burning speeds, and his picking hand! Holy shit! So relaxed and so fast!
Thank you for another video of this amazing event to jazz guitar history!! off course Ari and Keith just as breathtaking as the legendary genius Peter Bernstein and bebop virtuoso Pasquale Grasso. Their styles go so well together, it would be magnificent if they make a record together.
Couldn't have said it better myself!
Pasquale is a genius!
So is Peter, they compliment each other perfectly.
Pete has such a cool signature style, two notes and you know it’s him. Wonderful rhythm section and that drum solo .. Wow!
It doesn’t get better than this. Outstanding!
Art Tatum of guitar.
Pasquale is incredible
thAt bass player!.. Ari Roland tearing it up!
Mr.Grasso is the absolute master of jazz guitar!❤️
love this drum solo great clarity these pauses are refreshing
I think only now 7 years out of Philly I finally understand Chris's. I was always more of a Time guy, but Chris's is for touring national acts while Time is the "hip" and young jazz scene. Love watching these concerts, makes me feel like im back on Samson st!
Better late than never! Come back and visit us on Sansom someday. :)
Good grief. That drum solo was sublime.
It is wonderful to see these masters enjoy each other's craft. Peter so humbly admiring Pasquale but then adding layers of depth and surprise for all of us.
What a drum solo!
I'm like a minute thirty into this and I'm already blown away.
Amazing !
Love this
Just saw a video where Jimmy Bruno was saying what a phenomenal player Pasqale Grasso was. High praise indeed !!
phenomenal!!!!
Don't get any better than this!
P and P the best of the best
Wow! you guys are fantastic musicians, what a joy listening!
Masters🙌🏼🔥❤️
Holy shit.
Aside from all the other greatness here, thanks for an excellent bowed bass solo !! Not enough bowed solos....
What a bass player!
Love how bernstein *packages* his lines
and sells them.
Superb.👌
that's just wicked!!
Great post! Swingin' stuff..nice drum work....tasty!
Thank you! Amazing performance.
Pasquale is giant
Pasquale double-time sounds as fast as a piano player Peter defended himself good😊
Incredible
Wow! Wonderful
So nice 👍👍👍👍
Wonderful show!!!
very very good!!👍🙂
Damn!
no conozco a otro guitarrista como Pasquale Grasso en musica Jazz
es absolutamente amazing
super rapido limpio y sin fallas
tiene que ser un don de Dios
Que va! Si cuando nació Dios no habían inventado aún la guitarra!
@@quimcastilla la ignorancia hablando
Smoking hot ! 👍🎶
Grasso sounds like Tal Farlow and Joe Pass were an influence on his playing. Both these guys are fantastic.
Why don't you guys put up the entire concert like Smalls or RadioFreeBirdLand are doing? Just asking.
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It's right here, available for members! Enjoy!
@@ChrisJazzCafePhilly What's the difference between the tires?
Anyone transcribe this yet?
4:17
Bernstein floats over the beat like Lester Young. Grasso attacks it like Bud Powell.
A question for the tone geeks. Pasquale's tone is much more muted. I am guessing this is a combo of his hands and the particular floating pickup as opposed to Peter's set in pickup which could be much hotter in db's. Thanks. Regardless its beautiful music. Of course Pasquale may have his tone turned way down too. Or the amp tone setting may be treble way low. I guess only Pasquale could clarify for sure.
I totally agree, Pasquale Grasso is a monster player and has great musicality, however his tone does seem kinda muted. I wonder if he has his tone knob rolled down a lot? That would for sure be a huge reason.
Funny all the Peter Bernstein comments. Love his playing but this is all Pasquale.
Spider man
Pasquale plays rings around Bernstein, he is clearly on another level as far as fluency of his lines, ideas, time and sound.
Absolutely !
They both get to their destinations. One thru Art Tatum maybe the other thru Grant Green
Pasquale was hanging on by the seat of his britches, IMO. (And that says a LOT, because we all can see that Pasquale is a monster in his own right). But Peter just shows what a couple decades of extra experience can do. His playing is so deep. And cool. And interesting without seeming busy or flashy. Two great heroes of the instrument. Pasquale may well be someday known as the best since Joseph Pasalacqua himself, but for now Peter Bernstein sets the pace.
You're kidding! Pasquale makes Pete sound like an amateur after his solo. You can take one fraction of Pasquale's solo and see more beautiful movements than in Pete's 3 finger solo. Man doesn't even use his pinky and you compare him to Pasquale!
I couldn´t agree more. Pasquale is a master of technique and he burns like a mofo... Still i always find Peter´s playing much more appealing. He swings, he can burn but he always sounds more melodical, deeper, and with more things to say... One impresses the other touches your heart
Sorry, but I don’t think Joe Pass himself would’ve agreed with your statement. Joe was very humble and would’ve likely said that Pasquale is doing things on the guitar that he couldn’t even comprehend or touch. Totally different styles too, as solo guitarists and with a rhythm section. As for Peter, he always sounds great and clearly loves being there with such a swinging band. Just brilliant from everyone. Lastly, most of the comments put the two guitarists against each other in some kind of competition. Says more about their mindset than what is actually happening on the bandstand, which has not an ounce of competition.
Always competition competion competition, is this the meaning of the entire thing? I bet not
watching their picking wrists tells all
What is with these comments? Bernstein can't bop. That's all there is to it.
Diddly diddly...watch those 3 note per string triplets, hoss!
I've been playing jazz for 30 years and I still don't know why some people expect me to wear a fucking suit and tie. Can I not be comfortable in Adidas. I'm not taking you out for dinner. The whole point of being a musician is you don't want to work in an office.
Because it's mature? If you're performing to an audience, then you're also expected to play the part by showing respect to those listening by appearing somewhat formal. I don't think a suit and tie specifically should be obligatory under most circumstances, but I personally feel like anything more formal than adidas is a no-brainer.
It had dignity and tradition (Duke, Trane, all played well dressed). Love that
Calm down man no one’s telling you what to do
If you have actually played for 30 years, surely you have noticed that people dress more traditional when they play more traditional music. The Sun Ra Arkestra also dresses to match their music, this is no different.
Brother in Christ, perhaps you should no longer play music. if the point is to be out of an office, you can surely do 1 million other things that don’t require anyone telling you what to wear.
… I’m afraid that most professional working musicians usually have to wear a suit perhaps you are not at this level yet
Be bop jazz guitar summum.