Howard Morgen: Round Midnight

[gohnakamura]

Howard, I got your book "Concepts" about 15 years ago, and it's still a huge influence on my playing and writing to this day. Thanks for that. Also, Thanks for making this channel and sharing your gift, it's a well of pure inspiration for me! Goh

[dirkitjes]

this is so beautiful...

[jsrp44]

that was pleasent

[SmallDays1]

Really lovely!! You inspired me to post a video response of ourselves enjoying the same great number. Best wishes, Dave (Small Days)

[SmallDays1]

Lovely interpretation - thanks. You have inspired me to post a video response of ourselves playing the tune with vocals. Greetings from Bristol, England. Please keep it coming!

[giorgiopicker]

BELLISSIMA, tnx

[cujimmy92]

Sublime.

[amusiathread]

Very interesting interpretation, I love your playing.

[howardmorgen]

@amusiathread Thank you so much for those fine comments and your subto my channel Happy Thanksgiving

[newislandguitar]

Amazing..the feel and soul of this performance! Masterful interpretation and selection of chord tones and colors..like Picasso!

[cm0220ster]

Beautifully done, and Monk style as well. Consider me subscribed.

[howardmorgen]

@cm0220ster TRhank you for your thoughtful comment and your sub to my channel. Im about to subcrice to your very musical channel

[CopalFreak]

A bit more 'slow n steady' than Monk, but I LIKE it!!

Feels like walking alone on a cold clear night on certain streets in Chicago..early fall with some light rain. streetlamps buzzing, not too many cars..reminds me of a Phillip Marlowe type thing almost..hehe

Outstanding rendition. Thank you for sharing with us.

[t62l7]

wowed is all i can say and thank you...

[howardmorgen]

@t62l7 Thank you once again for your comments and I LOVE listening to your channel  THANK YOU for the good taste! Howard

[MrKingCatfish]

Just beautiful. Now a subscriber. Well done.

[MrFrancisAlexis]

Man, you are gangster & a legend

[howardmorgen]

@MrFThank you for the kind words Howard

[4ca0258]

Dear Mr. Morgan, the first time I heard this song was by Brian Smith (Saxophone) and it was my favorite version. Your playing has really changed that, this was awesome, fluid and full of expressions. Thank you!

[4ca0258]

Dear Mr. Morgan, the first time I heard this song was by Brian Smith (Saxophone) and it was my favorite version. Your playing has really changed that, this was awesome, fluid and full of expressions. Thank you!

[4ca0258]

Dear Mr. Morgan, the first time I heard this song was by Brian Smith (Saxophone) and it was my favorite version. Your playing has really changed that, this was awesome, fluid and full of expressions. Thank you!

[howardmorgen]

@4ca0258 Thank ypu for your kind comments. Im happy thartyou enjoyed the interpretaion and performance. Best regards Howard

[lw216316]

Mr. Morgen - I just discovered you today !

...was looking for training material and found your

Fingerboard Breakthrough Intro video -

...was so impressed I ordered the course !

Last week I bought my first archtop - an Eastman 805

This week I discover you and your Eastman !!!

I'm just starting to study music. I'm doing simple arrangements of my favorite

classics for solo instrumentals on guitar and want to improve.

Danny Boy is one I'm working on !

- Larry in Nashville

[AmundLauritzen]

This is absolutely the best chord melody arrangement of this tune I have heard!

I keep coming back to your YouTube channel because your solo guitar playing captivates me every time. Thank you for sharing with us your beautiful playing!

[howardmorgen]

@AThats a very nice thing to say and I really appreciate your kind and very thoughtful words Best regards, HowardmundLauritzen

[carvetop01]

Brilliant Maestro,

I wish I had heard this before I uploaded my version. You set the bar pretty high. Black and White is cool. I think you have about the best voice leading in your playing. Very soulful delivery.

Cheers,

allen

[jimleible]

Howard

Great choice to film in black and white--the colours of your harmonies create a brilliant vision without the aid of any photography--fantastic tension, release, and resolution!

I hope all is well with you and family, keep putting things out, in this sound-bite society you are an oasis of fully developed genius!!

Regards,

Jim Leible

[steinberger95]

very nice!!!!!!!!

[Korsaro1]

Dear Mr. Morgen, often I see your videos. Your interpretations are technically brilliant with great pathos and style. Encouraged me to play with passion and improve my technique. A sincere thanks from Berlin

Paolo

[howardmorgen]

@KWhat a nice thing to say,! Thank youfor thobse kind and generous words, It gives me great pleasure as a teacher ad player to be of some small influence and inspiration. Your words mean much to me, All the bgest and stay in touch, Howard1

[slyme1711]

unbelievable

[howardmorgen]

@Thank you so much for the comment. Its hard to go wrong with that great song. S much to work with~, Howard.

[jazzyedwin24]

Just Beautiful, not only the chords that you play but your technique on the guitar is superb. So many things going on in your playing.

Thank you for letting us enjoy your music and your playing.

[drewdraw73]

Hi Howard- GREAT arrangement and performance! You helped me 12 years ago to make my own arrangement of Mingus' "Fables of Faubus". Nice to see/hear you again.

Best,

Andrew

[howardmorgen]

Thanks Andrew for your kind words. , Howard

[Korsaro1]

Mr Morgan, very classe!

[ccfliege]

I love that tune and it's even more beautiful when played very slow

[howardmorgen]

thank you for your comment.

i agree with you about the tempo but

that great all time standard would sound fine at a moderate tempo as well. I dont know a jazz player who dosent favorite that song. Best regards,

Howard

[fendergasm11]

i wish i had music for the intro. fakebooks dont have it.

[howardmorgen]

Thank you for favoriting  my arrangement on your channel. Im not sure, but Ithink the intro for thiis song can be found in Alfreds Just

Jazz Real Book. If not,try on line or get the sheet music. Happy New Year, Howard

book Book

[montycraig1]

@howardmorgen It is also in the Abersold Play - A - Long Books

[jarbasg1]

Mr Morgem sorry I mean I've learned a lot from you,not about.Sorry,I'm brazilian..There's a video Quarteto Santa Roza I would ask you to see,please.Thank you very much.

[jarbasg1]

Dear Mr Morgen,I've learned about from you.Recently I had to arrange some songs of my quartet to play alone not to loose the gig space.I would be grateful if you see my arrangement of Anos dourados from Jobim.That's- Anos Dourados Jarbas - on YT.Thank you very much,God bless you Mr morgen

[gitpicker27]

I love a good chord meoldy, you are an amazing player!

[ogriirgo]

That was absolutely fabulous! What a beautiful arrangement. I like it played at a slower tempo like this. Thanks Howard!

[howardmorgen]

Thank you so much for your kind words and yoursubscripyion . You can find the notation and tac for this arrangement in my latest book for Alfred Publishing THROUGH CHORD MELODY AND BEYOND Happy Holidays , Howard

[doctorwu222]

Mr. Morgen,

Thank you very much for the post.

Beautiful harmonies and use of harmonics.

I ordered your book and can't wait for it to arrive.

[howardmorgen]

Thank you for your comment and your interest. I hope you are enjoying the book. If you have any questions about the material, you can call me directly at 919-969-9249.

Howard

[howardmorgen]

Thank your very much for your comment on "Round Midnight" I'm happy to have had some influence on what I think will be a very promising career with the guitar.

Howard

[GNSstudios]

I enjoyed this greatly. You are one of my few true guitar idols.

I've been practicing a lot in the hopes of someday being as good as you and certain others.

I'm 15 so I've got a headstart lol.

Thanks for the video, I appreciate it.

[RudyHHH]

Now I'm really excited! I just ordered a copy of Through Chord Melody And Beyond on the recommendation of a recent review in one of the guitar magazines. I'm really looking forward to studying from your book. Thanks! This particular song is very lovely.

[howardmorgen]

Thanks very much. There are lots of wonderful players out there today.

Best regards,  Howard

[Jazzguitman]

Amazing ! Howard is one of the best finger style players around !

[howardmorgen]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoy my material.

Howard

[extantia]

Love your work sir!

[simobubba]

This is the best arrangment i have ever heard for guitar! Love it! I'm a young guitarist and i thank you for sharing your highness! Respects from Italy ^_^

[howardmorgen]

Wow! That quite a compliment....and a lot to live up to.

Howard

[howardmorgen]

Thanks John, as usually your comments are very much appreciated.

Best regards, Howard

[Jazzwayze]

A lovely arrangement of this classic Howard. I am learning it now. Sadly, I don't read music or TAB. I just have to listen! Thanks for this. It's on my favourites because it's just the job to relax to as well!

Thanks again.

John

[howardmorgen]

Thanks so much for your comment from Brazil. I might add that I have in turn learned so much from you Brazilian jazz guitarists. No one swings the way you guys do.

Best regards, Howard

[jarbasagc]

What a superb arrangement!!! I am a brazilian guitar player and I've learned a lot from you,Mr Morgen.Thank you very much,god bless you.

[trebor95405]

.....Howard, I know you write guitar books. I have some of them. They're some of my favorites. Do you have your "round midnight" version in a book? Did you write it out? Could I ahhh procure it somehow? It's stunning.....thanks bob

[howardmorgen]

Bob,

Thanks for your comment and interest in all my material. My arrangement of 'Round Midnight appears in my latest book for Alfred Publication called "Through Chord-Melody and Beyond".

Have a Happy Healthy and Productive New Year

Howard Morgen

[howardmorgen]

Wow! Your comment makes my day. Actually it's my best Christmas present.

Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy, Healthy New Year.

Howard Morgen

[02x9]

Best guitar version of this classic bebop ballad that I've ever heard period

[trebor95405]

Right on Howard! right on Thelonius!

[howardmorgen]

Thank you so much for your comment. You made me very happy and I'm sure you made Thelonius happy too.

Best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year

Howard Morgen