The master of chord-melody without a doubt. HIs series of 4 albums 'The Poll Winners' from 1958-61 with Shelly Manne on Drums is a real pleasure to have and to listen to. Another from 1976 'Soaring' is all about chords.
Magnificent. I was lucky to catch him in a small jazz club near Oldham in the 80's. He was always tops with me - from his days with Artie Shaw's Gramercy Five, Parker, Peterson, and the lovely album "Julie is her Name" in which he and Ray Leatherwood on bass were the only musicians supporting Julie London. It produced her greatest hit "Cry Me A River." He remained for me the most versatile, sensitive and finest guitarist to follow on where Charlie Christian left off. Thanks for the upload.
the greatest in my book ....such beautiful melodies ,stunning, i was lucky enough to meet him , such an inspiration to me as a inept 13 year old wannabe jazz guitarist :-) Love u Barney RIP
Show this video to someone, if they don't think it's GREAT, then they just don't like MUSIC... BK = my all time fave Guitarist. Most guitarists couldn't even make these chord runs, let alone voice them PERFECTLY as well..
The woman I rented a home from for many yrs was the youngest daughter of Jazz pianist, Jimmy Rowles who accompanied Tony Bennett on the 1965 recording of this Great American Songbook gold nugget composed by Johnny Mandel music & Paul Francis Webster lyrics
I've heard every big jazz guitarist, and I love Joe Pass to death, but - this - is the best "chord melody" I've ever heard in 57 years of listening. Yes , I like Lenny Breau , Ted Greene, etc. But Barney just hit this one so far out of the park it's amazing.
Thats because the emphasis is about showing off in a political sense while on stage ..how fast or how many "out" licks they memorized . I don't believe true creativity can be taught only copied. Barney was creative without doubt. That's why one can recognize his sound and approaches to music due to his life experiences. Many of the best newer folks have been given everything easier with more limited personal experiences that cannot match what the true jazz greats like "Bird" went through..
his knowledge in chord melodys are unmatched.
This is so BRILLIANT!. I'm so glad that I left the rock world to transcend to this wonderful world..JAZZ world! Thank you Mr. Kessel
Yes I can't play rock or even normal blues anymore...compared to the seduction of jazz they just don't appeal anymore!
Me too,
The master of chord-melody without a doubt. HIs series of 4 albums 'The Poll Winners' from 1958-61 with Shelly Manne on Drums is a real pleasure to have and to listen to. Another from 1976 'Soaring' is all about chords.
Magnificent. I was lucky to catch him in a small jazz club near Oldham in the 80's. He was always tops with me - from his days with Artie Shaw's Gramercy Five, Parker, Peterson, and the lovely album "Julie is her Name" in which he and Ray Leatherwood on bass were the only musicians supporting Julie London. It produced her greatest hit "Cry Me A River." He remained for me the most versatile, sensitive and finest guitarist to follow on where Charlie Christian left off. Thanks for the upload.
One word. Exquisite.
the greatest in my book ....such beautiful melodies ,stunning, i was lucky enough to meet him , such an inspiration to me as a inept 13 year old wannabe jazz guitarist
:-)
Love u Barney RIP
Listening to this after 25 years playing guitar makes the guitar seem as exciting and mysterious as when I started out at the age of 13
Show this video to someone, if they don't think it's GREAT, then they just don't like MUSIC... BK = my all time fave Guitarist. Most guitarists couldn't even make these chord runs, let alone voice them PERFECTLY as well..
This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
Pure Kessel - pure genius
É sempre bom ouvir Barney Kessel.
Incredibilemente bella ...
quasi quasi
la preferisco anche a quella di Joe Pass !
Grazie!
One of the guitar's major talents....great video...
Barney Kessel .One of the GREATEST EVER EVER
The woman I rented a home from for many yrs was the youngest daughter of Jazz pianist, Jimmy Rowles who accompanied Tony Bennett on the 1965 recording of this Great American Songbook gold nugget composed by Johnny Mandel music & Paul Francis Webster lyrics
He's one of those guys showing us that guitar isn't a monophonic instrument, he has all my love
I've heard every big jazz guitarist, and I love Joe Pass to death, but - this - is the best "chord melody" I've ever heard in 57 years of listening. Yes , I like Lenny Breau , Ted Greene, etc. But Barney just hit this one so far out of the park it's amazing.
Correct !
Amen bro!!
Lenny Breau is the GOAT!!!
Barney was all complete Maestro"
Astounding guitar playing.
EVERY note phrased perfectly...........
Meravigliosa
...fantastic.
I love this.
mesmerizing
A table. A candle. A glass of whisky. Two girls, and Barney Kessel. Perfect situation !
Una versione magnifica ! Barney che emozione !
Sweet, Sweet...
There is no point to kill a jazz guitarist (with a shovel, - for example). There will allways be a new one coming.
Barney Kessel+modified Gibson ES 350=magic
Perfeito
ﾎﾟｰﾙ･ｳｨﾅｰｽﾞ､いぶし銀､ﾊﾞｰﾆｰ･ｹｯｾﾙの"いそしぎ"～偉大すぎるｼﾞｬｽﾞ･ｷﾞﾀｰの巨匠～彼の影響は計り知れぬ! #jazzm
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Don't forget Ted Greene, although he was almost a contemporary of Barney.
Also, RIP.
sweet : )
@loksinsan Have you heard Ben Monder?
missed out the great Ray Brown on double bass in the Poll Winners.
where and when is this recorded?
@loksinsan Give us 20 years.It takes a while to learn
why is the dinosaur Barney on suggestions list?
a giant......
Thats because the emphasis is about showing off in a political sense while on stage ..how fast or how many "out" licks they memorized . I don't believe true creativity can be taught only copied. Barney was creative without doubt. That's why one can recognize his sound and approaches to music due to his life experiences. Many of the best newer folks have been given everything easier with more limited personal experiences that cannot match what the true jazz greats like "Bird" went through..
He's truly great - but what about George Van Epps"
@loksinsan if anyone is "jazz guitar chord melody king" i have to give it to joe pass
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