John Stowell

[cm0220ster]

I love the blues but how does the four note blues solo video come up as a suggestion on a John Stowell page?....just sayin'.

[matias4000]

OMG i took a lesson with John Stowell yesterday.. It was amazing! I have to say this man has open a whole new world of possibilities on my playing. He has definitely taken me out of the box

[lukex1337]

Small hands? Are you kidding me!?

[easguitar]

First came across John Stowell in the '89 GP issue "Unknown Greats!" Sure glad I looked into his videos tonite-I hear some of the musical values of Jim Hall and Lenny Breau-wonderful playing and concept.

[Josefina311]

My last name is Stowell but they pronounce it Stole it's normally pronounced Sto-well =P

[durtmagert]

yeah john!!! I can dig that you hang it all out there for the music, because thats what is all about!!!!

[taylorstowell]

love him!

[bedacoals]

Gr8 interview and insight into the man behind the music!

It really is a unique approach to the instrument too!

Would love to get a chance to be in on one of his seminars!

Let us know if you'll be in the Albany,NY area anytime!

Thanks for posting this!

Regards,

Rich

[cm0220ster]

@bedacoals I went to one of his seminars in Oswego like three years ago. Mike Stern and Gene Bertoncini also had seminars. SAdly no concert then by Mr. Stowell, but Mike played and was amazing. All also very nice down to earth guys BTW. Criminal that a talent as large as Stowell isn't a household name. Musicians in the know know this already though.

[KeithWhalen11]

I'd love to hear John Stowell and Sylvain Luc jam together!

[jazz1bro]

very relaxed and fluent playing .

[duteros]

I think Manolian's reaction is something John is probably used to. I appreciate the very respectful why he put it. I know and love John Stowell both as a player and a person. He has changed my life in fact. Bluemonk82 is right. I think it just takes some of us a little longer to appreciate this man's awesome talent and originality. So hang in there and keep listening to him. As they say, I'm sure glad he was born!

[Manolian]

I do not hear tension and release in Mr Stowell's solos, which in turn makes for boring listening, but great technique and complex musicality though.

[bluemonk82]

I can only say open your ears, because it's very apparent that you're missing something.

[earsoup]

Awesome, congrats John !

[hellomynameis1000]

he became serious at the age of 24, 25?... WOWOW that is REALLY late.

[JSGuitar7]

Hi,

Thanks for watching. It's never too late to get better at something that you want to do.

Regards,

John Stowell

[guillermobazzola]

A great video aout this wonderful artist and a good friend

[guillermobazzola]

Hi,

A great video about this wonderful artist and good friend

[hackdog69]

great story and insight, good luck and let me know if you are playing in cincinnati anytime..

[JSGuitar7]

Hi,

Thanks for watching and for your kind words. I do get to the Midwest sometimes. Hope to meet you if I'm playing in Cincinnati. Trust that you're doing well.

Regards,

John Stowell

[ranshinahr]

John is great,I like his style which is so personal.

[JSGuitar7]

Hi Ran,

Thanks for watching, and for your kind words. Trust that you're doing well.

Regards,

John Stowell

[bluemonk82]

Hey John,

I love your playing. What I dig about you is that you're a harmonically driven player and this makes your playing so much more interesting. You're not a single-note guy. I mean it's obvious that you play them, but you have such a great harmonic vocabulary that makes your playing fresh and really helps round out a group of musicians.

Just remember that when you have John in your band you don't need a pianist!

I hope to meet you someday.

All the best,

John

[SindriMar]

What a fantastic guitar player! He seems like a very nice guy, as well as being a monster musician

[Gregorypeckory]

Hi SindriMar,

I'm replying from my friend Greg's computer. Thanks for watching and for your kind words. Trust that you're doing well.

Regards,

John Stowell

[paulsych]

I am a guitar player from Toronto and when I saw you play you reminded me of a good friend of mine Lorne Lofsky. He is very influenced by Bill Evans and his pianistic approach to guitar is very much similar to the manner in which you play. Your playing John is very beautiful and passionate. You guys should do an album together -- wow!

You are a wonderful player matched by a wonderful personality.

Take care,

Paul Sych

[JSGuitar7]

Hi Paul,

Thanks for watching and for your kind words. I think Lorne is a great guitarist. I'd be happy to play with him in the future.

I'll be at the Montreal Festival playing solo on July 2 and at MIAC in Toronto in late August. I also have a gig in Toronto with Don Thompson at Chalkers on August 24. Hope to meet you when I'm in town if you're free. Trust that you're well. Let's stay in touch.

Regards,

John Stowell