And for all you naysayers that think that Wilkins is a one trick pony, check out his early '70s rendition of Naima. Not boring at all, grooving as always. So much so that his version was sampled in hip-hop. Think Howard Roberts vibe and you'll see.
I agree with ensonq246. He's most certainly a great guitarist, but not that exceptional (meaning world class) musician. His playing is very guitaristic - same old school as Howard Alden, John Pizarelli, Jimmy Bruno and those guys.. Not too much novelty in their playing, although Jimmy Bruno is problably the most creative of them. They are all great in a sense, but at the same time boring. Most of their admirers are guitarists, that says all. Jim Hall or Pat Metheny are a different cup of tea.
Boring?? Not an adjective that i would attach to this....how do you feel about Scotty Anderson's version of this tune? Maybe this isn't your cup of tea? It's not my favoite tune, but jeez....these are great players!!
I have listened to these guys a lot few years ago, and their music started to bore me in the sense that i didn´t get surprised by their playing. When listening to these guys after all the years of listening to them, I have a strong feeling that I have heard all those licks a few times. This hardly ever happens when I listen to Jim, Pat, or the young guys such as Wolfgang Muthspiel, Mikkel Ploug, Kurt Rosenwinkel or David Doruzka. But still, these guys such as Jack are masters of their craft.
@vecernicek2 though I see your caveat to traditionalists, not only guitarists listen to Wilkins, Alden, Bucky, or Bruno. They get called all the time by horn players and vocalists because they know how to accompany as well. I love Kurt as well as the next person, but don't deny the energy of the playing. If you were a horn player or soloist playing in front of Jack you'd be having fun. That's our first job, make the horns and vocals sound good where-ever their heads maybe (trad, contempory, bs).
What a delight to watch Jack Wilkins playing in a trio situation.Jack has it all, definetely one of the all time greats.Thanks for posting,I wish I could have a tape of the whole concert
And for all you naysayers that think that Wilkins is a one trick pony, check out his early '70s rendition of Naima. Not boring at all, grooving as always. So much so that his version was sampled in hip-hop. Think Howard Roberts vibe and you'll see.
pickinstone 10 months ago
Man he is great. I was at that show..i really miss the LIGS...for 10 bucks you saw the best of the best. Jack, see u at Bella Luna again soon!
xxmanx1 1 year ago
this guy is OK....on a level of ten he would be like four and a half.... But... Victor van Kampen is the master ....!
alzhammer1 1 year ago
Great player and a damn fine human being.
carvetop01 1 year ago
beautiful player and a beautiful person too!!!
ihroch 2 years ago
That's truly a gift to play like that, period.
GAMVM 2 years ago
What brand guitar is he playing? It's not a Gibson... and it's not a Benedetto either. Benedetto's never have such pickups in the body.
vikingmerijn 2 years ago
Most certainly is a Benedetto. Go to their website and see the various guitars with built in pickups.
jazzcatuna 2 years ago
Some of them have! Have a look at Benedetto website. This is a Benedetto.
vecernicek2 2 years ago
A world class player...
garyguitar 2 years ago
Vau!very good player!
nice!
marshallwave 3 years ago
He may has a certain tecnique, but I wonder why nothing echoed in my mind at all.
ensoniq246 3 years ago
I agree with ensonq246. He's most certainly a great guitarist, but not that exceptional (meaning world class) musician. His playing is very guitaristic - same old school as Howard Alden, John Pizarelli, Jimmy Bruno and those guys.. Not too much novelty in their playing, although Jimmy Bruno is problably the most creative of them. They are all great in a sense, but at the same time boring. Most of their admirers are guitarists, that says all. Jim Hall or Pat Metheny are a different cup of tea.
vecernicek2 2 years ago
Boring?? Not an adjective that i would attach to this....how do you feel about Scotty Anderson's version of this tune? Maybe this isn't your cup of tea? It's not my favoite tune, but jeez....these are great players!!
646879 2 years ago
I have listened to these guys a lot few years ago, and their music started to bore me in the sense that i didn´t get surprised by their playing. When listening to these guys after all the years of listening to them, I have a strong feeling that I have heard all those licks a few times. This hardly ever happens when I listen to Jim, Pat, or the young guys such as Wolfgang Muthspiel, Mikkel Ploug, Kurt Rosenwinkel or David Doruzka. But still, these guys such as Jack are masters of their craft.
vecernicek2 2 years ago
@vecernicek2 though I see your caveat to traditionalists, not only guitarists listen to Wilkins, Alden, Bucky, or Bruno. They get called all the time by horn players and vocalists because they know how to accompany as well. I love Kurt as well as the next person, but don't deny the energy of the playing. If you were a horn player or soloist playing in front of Jack you'd be having fun. That's our first job, make the horns and vocals sound good where-ever their heads maybe (trad, contempory, bs).
pickinstone 10 months ago
WOW!!
wromxx 4 years ago
Brilliant!
joebandana 4 years ago
the old school still alive & well
jassbo 4 years ago
Yeppers....one of the greats!
Froike 4 years ago
man, he's got so many cool ideas that keep coming. this is amazing.
mattdavisaerialphoto 5 years ago
What a delight to watch Jack Wilkins playing in a trio situation.Jack has it all, definetely one of the all time greats.Thanks for posting,I wish I could have a tape of the whole concert
genilcastro 5 years ago
A great rendition of Moonlight In Vermont by one of the all-time great jazz gruitarists.
Bkellyusa 5 years ago
A great performance from a tremendous player. Thanks for this!
bobgure 5 years ago