Kevin Van Sant plays Wes' "Leila" (solo jazz guitar)

[bluewaterpig]

@eclypso no need to be so defensive. Yes, we all know that there are no "wrong chords" in jazz, but we're talking about a transcription here. And yes I know the tune very well. I go by my teacher's transcription, because he played it with Wes. His name is George Benson.

[eclypso]

@bluewaterpig That's just the thing. It is NOT a transcription here. I don't play transcriptions. It is just a guy (me) making music by playing a particular tune. If I like the sound of a flat 9 leading into the resolved Fmaj chord then I'm at complete liberty to play it that way without it comprimising the melody or the harmony. Just like if I paint the sky and choose a different shade of blue from you or the next guy. ....

[eclypso]

I'm not being defensive, I'm trying to make a point that you may be missing the forest for the trees. It's all kind of silly though because I'm basically playing the chords you mentioned anyway. 1st two are the same, 3rd I play a voicing which could be called either an altered C7 or an altered Gm (interchangeable). It's all just a ii-v-i to F so there are a hundred ways one might choose to voice those chords while keeping the melody/harmony intact.

[eclypso]

talk to your teacher about it.  He definately knows what I'm talking about.

[bluewaterpig]

First 3 chords of the head are not diminished (or 7b9) shapes like you're playing. It's Gm7, F#dim7, Gm7, C13#11, C9, Fmaj7.

[eclypso]

@bluewaterpig be sure to tell Keith Jarrett about all the wrong chords he plays too. Don't worry, I know the tune well, do you? btw, the 1st chord I play is in fact a Gm7

[zecasan]

Cool!!

[motreby]

very nice player..nice DeAngelico...what kind of amp are you using for this?

[mataquatro]

really great playing. i'll have to try to catch a performance in the durham area

[smoovegittar]

That was great, man!

[serotone9]

world class! really, really great. And that D'angelico sounds amazing. thanks.

[GordoBrown1022]

What kind of strings do you use on your guitars? I love the tone...

[eclypso]

ah yes... I forgot about that one, that was us. Yeah, Johnny Progress was the Gonz tune.

[eclypso]

Cool, that must have been Green Hope? I've got a private student from there currently.

[jazzguitardotcom]

Kevin, what a great tune! Wes was as good a composer as he was a player, for sure. Wonderful playing man!

[Nu9v9]

kevin!! you have an impresive touch there! outstandig 5/5 youve got a new fan here check my teachers vidz in my channel! congrats!

[antonserrat]

Great arrangement.

[butuknr1]

It isn't that hard to do by ear. It's a good way to study too. I've grown accustomed to her face & Unidentified guitar solo are good ones2. Good Job Kevin and very nice sound.

[wreckingcrew1962]

Beautiful. Is this a new instrument r an original? I'm looking for one and would appreciate your advice on the newer models (2004 available to me now.)

[adamschmalenberger]

I just moved from there to KY. Sorry I missed you. Sounds great and nice guitar too.

[xis333]

best solo jazz playing i've heard in a good long while on YT...great job!

[stratsrul]

is that a real 1939 D'Angelico

btw nice playin

[anitadavideduo]

Bravo!!!!

[thevidfather]

You played that beautifully! I really want to learn this song. Could you tell me where you found the sheet music/tabs to this song?

Thanks

[zarchy55]

Man that was so nice! I came home with an EXL-1 today. I'm luvin' this guitar. I spotted it yesterday in a music store on the way home from work. I did some YouTube research last night and found your video. Definely convinced me to check this guitar out. I went back to the store this morning with my Epi Joe Pass Emperor in hand for a trade in and closed the deal. I can't keep my hands off this guitar! One of my best purchases ever.

[rigire]

Hi Kevin,

Excellent job! I use the same guitar through a Henricksen JazzAmp 10r. Am taking jazz guitar lessons (studied classical guitar for 8 years). Did you arrange this transcription of "Leila" yourself, or do you know where I can buy the musical notation? I read both music and tab.

Thanks

Rich

[scribbydibbydoo]

i want your guitar!!!!!!!!

[grippder1]

It's not the arrow..it's the archer!

[nateguitarsoccer]

so the guitars still dirty awesome

[gibsonshredder12]

amanzing...very clean

[ronaldsmusicfactory]

do they still make this guitar or is it an old one?it sounds so correct

[ChristopherTheCo]

your tone is really superb. Very Wes-esque.  May I ask what type of amp you go through?

[ssfhelldrivers]

really nice =) i almost fell asleep while listening, thank you.

[srvkaifu]

Your style of jazz play is very addicting. Very elegant! Where might I be able to get sheet music for this piece?

[thevidfather]

I'm looking for it too! Difficult to find for free...

[stvolo]

Nice serious stuff man. You keep perfect timeI'll be back! I just subbed your channel.

[StefanRye]

Sounds very clean and great.

[fuzzfactory]

Gorgeous box and kudos on the finger style. Reeall mellow.

[Abcsexual]

Way cool.

[William102582]

nice playing! groove on! i have d same guitar.

[timwarneka]

Awesome! Keep swingin', Kevin! (gorgeous ax, too!)

[roxburynight]

that is a beautiful guitar.

[stvolo]

Excellent! great command of the fretboard exploring allthe while true to the melody. Much enjoyed 5 stars

[janniq1]

Man, this is great!

I always listen the jazz bass lesson, I think that's very very nice! Go on!

[Moshe13us]

Very nice sound + swing + solid technique + good taste = a hypertalented jazz musician...

Mo

[sweetestmocha]

i like this :)

[bluecafe22]

Lovin' it

[ltotheatothendon]

I've always loved this song. Wes plays it about half this tempo, but I really like what you've done with it. Nice work!

[onuryazgan]

GREAT!

BEYOND COMPARE!

Onur YAZGAN.

[joadha]

Awesome. There are those who say Wes was overrated, and those who say he was underrated. I'm in the latter camp, and this rendition swings kings.

[alkirob]

I really enjoy your playing. So what's your story? What got you started playing? Where do you play out?

[eclypso]

I play jazz for a living in the Raleigh-Durham NC area. Check my website for calendar and if any of you are ever in the area, come to a gig and say hi.

[barryplem]

Awesome! I'm coming to Raleigh next spring for college (NC State). I'd like to hear one of your shows sometime or even get together and play.

[Thecrushonator]

Holey cow Batman; that is some playing. Fantastic tune too.

Des

[marleo63]

Thanks for this fantastic jazz guitar !

marleo

[irakleinjazz]

very nice... please upload more wes style things.

Ira