Victor plays " Just Friends"( Lewis&Klenner)

[stephanegiovannelli]

Hi My Friend, Beautiful Phrases in your Guitar improvisation, Your playing is so cool and as always you play the good note at the good Moment, I can hear the theme when you play your Guitar solo, i really like it...

Bravo Vic...

Peace...

Stephane.

[Jazzguts]

@stephanegiovannelli Thanks Stephane,glad you enjoyed and got something out of my recording, I recorded "Old Love" (Clapton) and improvised all the way tell me what you think,small invitation for you,Amigo,Vic.

[boneyroney]

I have already commented on this one, but had to go back and listen again.. I LOVE IT !!! LOL

I still can't find a good jazz amp, but finally got ES 175, and found the neck at the nut to be to narrow, AFTER I BOUGHT IT.....gggggrrrrrrr

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[Jazzguts]

Hi Boney, always try out really well before you buy man,else you're in trouble, you know those Fender tube amps like Blues de Ville etc sound great for Jazz too,greets Vic.

[mihirmaiden18]

great job! i played this song for my end of the semester peformance in december of last year and the faculty in the music department really liked it!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks, mihir... it's a fine standard and soo much you can improvise over it, greets Vic.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Tony, glad you did, enjoy my channel,greets Vic.

[EMPECINAD]

¡Gracias, otra vez, Víctor! ¡Magnífica cadencia la de tu fraseo!

[Jazzguts]

Gracias Riqui me gusta mucho tu version, bravo, eres un muy bueno Jazzero, Saludo's Amigo, Vic.

[enzmusic]

thanks, but is it a macbook or a macbook pro?

[Jazzguts]

Hi Pat it's a Macbook,greets Vic.

[enzmusic]

Wonderful relaxed and great timing. Why go to concert when you have vic;-) I wish I had that Guitar(GB?)! Are you still using your macbook, or is it a macbook pro?

[Jazzguts]

Hi Pat,thanks glad you enjoyed,that was fine playing of you at that live concert(good sound) I'm using the Mac Os-X with I-Movie software,greets Amigo.Vic.

[johnvankampen]

Hi Vic, glad to see you again "Just Friends" a beautiful Jazz tune I use to jam and improvise on allot myself. It's a pity I have put my Sax down but maybe who knows one day soon I will have more time and pickup back on my playing. Nice sound and swinging improvisation, Keep-up the good work and keep the music rolling, Greets, John (Willemstad)

[Jazzguts]

Thanks a lot John,this is one of my older Vids but the playing came out nice and Natural with good swing-feel.Just returned from Spain,man had a great time,you should come one day,you're very welcome,so much inspiration there,it's pure Soul-food man,soon we'll continue with our Site,greets Vic.

[LanangYogya]

"Just Friends" is one of my fave Jazz Standards tune ever! How nice to hear it again and your playing is so enjoyable Victor!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Lanang,just enjoyed your Dindi version enormously,very fine playing indeed,Vic.

[funkymitty]

Thanks, Vic

I'm really happy to listen your jazz tune.

"Just Friends"...old jazz song?

It's pleasant melody.

Please enjoy the break and have a great day!

Mitty

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Mitty,I'm really enjoying this break made me overthink many changes that where going the last times,try putting them in a good perspective,all the best to you,Vic.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Frank,great comment,and really glad you enjoyed,it's a fine composition to improvise on,all the best to you,Vic.

[DieselBodine]

Looking forward to your return from a fine vacation. That was some awesome playing, Vic! 8-)

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Scott,I needed a break,there are many changes going on and this is good to put everything into perspective,greets Amigo.

[Admiring2u]

Hey Victor... Enjoy the break. Smooth rendition, nice flowing lines and lovely tone.. Bravo! Encore..

Regards John

[Jazzguts]

Thanks John,you know I've recorded soo much and here in Spain been looking at some of my older Stuff and I was quite satisfied how this Impro came out,greets Vic.

[pauldil]

I was just listening to Ted Green playing this in the car just minutes ago and had the song going on in my head as I was checking my mail when I saw this. Very cool Victor, smooth lines and great tone. Hope you're enjoying Spain!

Paul

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Paul,yeah Ted Green was a great player very creative,very good in chords.I have one of his books at home and learned some nice Stuff from him,tommorow we're returning home by car,that's going to be a long drive,greets Amigo,Vic.

[patricegoyaud]

Hi Victor,

Me too, I'm just coming back from Asturias (Spain), and I'm really happy to hear this beautifull tune and impro on your chain.

Your guitar sound is wonderfull my friend.

Patrice

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Patrice,guess you got some nice inspiration there too didn't you? I always get a lot listening to these firefull players,regards Vic.

[marquesjunior]

how always very creative and musical!

greetings!

GOD BLESS YOU

5 stars!!!!!!!!!!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Marques,always fantastic to hear from you and thanks for your wonderful support,Vic.

[yarods]

that 's beautiful ! great solo Victor, i enjoyed the theme and impro ; so compliment for your jazz music, and i wish you a lot of inspiration in Spain ...greets patrick

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Patrick,I'll be sharing some more pre-recorded Material but I don't want to overdo things,thanks for your ears,greets Vic.

[pickinpop]

perfect as usual, sorry if i missed some of your videos, i been busy with my mom, she is having some heart problems, so i havent stayed in touch with youtube as much as i would like. enjoyed this video very clean playing and nice audio.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Pop,I hope all goes well with your Mom,you only have 1 in this world,don't worry we'll stay in touch,our Music is too deep not to do so,greets my friend, Vic.

[fendermac]

Cool and beautiful.Great to see and hear you Victor.Always great.*****

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Paul,you're always welcome and great hearing from you,all the best,greets Vic.

[EricClaptonFan24]

Gaaf man. Was het leuk in Spanje??

[Jazzguts]

Hi Mathijs,ik zit er nog steeds,en ik geniet met volle teugen van mijn verblijf,blij dat je genoten hebt mijn vriend,groetjes desde Espana,Saludos Vic.

[EricClaptonFan24]

Oh mooi zo!!! Ik had een filmpje geupload maar dat wist je al. Morgen komen er weer 6 bij!!!

[Jazzguts]

Zo Mathijs jij bent productief kerel,goed zo,ik zal ze thuis(vandaag ga ik rijden vanuit Spain)bekijken,groet Vic.

[EricClaptonFan24]

Het zijn er 7 geworden:p.

[Twirretwarre]

He you mister, I thought you were back, because of your comment. I remembered that you didn´t have a sound at the laptop, so I must be wrong! You are still gone, hihi!

As always the sond is great and smooth! Love it, and thank you for just be here with just friends! Your friend Roeleke

Enjoy your inspiration/vacation!

[Jazzguts]

HEy Roeleke,man at last 2 days ago I got the sound working again with help of my technical brother in Law,you know me,I can't do without a nice sound around me,thanks for sending those Italian guys(remarkeble guitarist and singer)these are the things that make the Tube real worthwhile,tommorow I'll be returning to "Koude Kikkerland"LOL greets Vic.

[Twirretwarre]

You´re very welcome, and I am so glad that it was not my age, making me forgettable, hihi!!!

Great that you enjoy it... take your socks with you, and wintercoat, back home to the `Cold Frog Land`, hihi!!! Roeleke

[eddiegrey]

Hope you're enjoying your break as much as I'm enjoying this, maestro Vic!!! fantastic, smooth, and swinging...

[Jazzguts]

Hi Eddie bet I'm enjoying myself,it's been good getting away for a while,glad you enjoyed amigo,Vic.

[Woolfy48]

Fantastic... as always ! 5 stars

[Jazzguts]

Thanks woolfy, those stars are shining in my eyes,greets Vic.

[Qpidon]

Vic, where in Spain are ya=?

[Jazzguts]

Hi Pascal I'm staying in Quentar a little town outside Granada,great atmosphere here man,you live in Marbella don't you? Fantastic musicians here man,no quiero revolver a Hollanda,Isla muy fria hombre,Saludos Vic.

[byuuan]

i love your tone, it's great. i was wondering what your setup is? i hope i can get as smooth and fluent as you in my jazz playing. if you have time on your hands, please check out my videos. your comments would be very appreciated! take care

billy

[Jazzguts]

Hi Billy, my set-up is this guitar,Ibanez George Benson GB20(taken out of production) I play with recording straight into my mixer (spirit soundcraft) fine tune my sound with EQ and from there the signal goes straight into the computer,I will check out your vids soon,greets Vic.

[zasikiwarasu]

Thanks for your tender and beautiful play and sounds. The sound made me happy and refresh.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks, zasikiwarasu, glad I made your day,so many talented guys here on the Tube make me watch with mouth open,so if you look really well inspiration is everywhere to be found,greets Vic.

[bbcharley1]

Victor, I love the way you play! You put lots of feelings in to each song you do. Like the guitar too I'm saving up for one, I love playing blues... sadly I don't know many, what would you recommend for staring blues song?

[Jazzguts]

Thank you,bbcharley, start real simple,like "Blue Monk" (only 3 chords) or "All Blues", I've played both these tunes here on the Tube,look them up on my profile,think you'll enjoy them,greetings Vic.

[dzjinji]

Have to give this one a five. Wish it could be a ten. One of my favorites, done as well as I've ever heard it. Way cool! And, ha, sounds like Art Van Damme playing in the background.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks,it's one my favourite standards,and who the hell is is Art van Damme(did I miss a great player?)If he lives in Holland it's a deadsin on my part(LOL) All the best,nice comment,greets Vic.

[dzjinji]

Ha, ha. You're too young to know these things, grasshopper. Art Van Damme was a good accordian jazz player in Chicago once. He recorded with Jo Stafford sometimes. He had a cool sound, but unfortunately Americans don't care much for accordians. I kept one remastered CD of his for old time's sake. All the best to you, and I'll listen often.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks for the explanation,but Dutch people do care bout accordians(it's more in their Culture).I think Jazz sounds great on a accordian,all the best to you and thanks for listening,greets Vic.

[Burch9]

SMOOTH MAN! Love your playing man!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Jerry,commin up with some new Stuff soon,greets Vic.

[PicturelyYours]

always nice to hear and watch you play. five stars. thanks for posting

[Jazzguts]

Thanks a lot,greets Vic.

[TeamCannabis]

Smooth and tasty playing from 0 to 3:19. beautiful guitar with lovely tone. I did notice one....Ah! gotcha

didn't I...Ha! this is flawless! Thanks so much!♥♫☺♫

[Jazzguts]

Thanks for dropping by and commenting,much appreciated,Victor.

[NAUDOPRD]

Brillante my friend!!! Bravo.

 Naudo.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Amigo,glad you enjoyed,some new Jazz comming up soon,always enjoy your work,Victor.

[BertsBreeze]

priemah nice eassy listening.

[Qpidon]

Loved' it all the way!

[MartyPlaysMusic]

Awesome playing, man. Love it.

[SangreGitana]

Hi Victor...I totally agree with you with what you say.

[Jazzguts]

Thank you,if you live this you'll be making some progress each day,I'll check out your music,Victor.

[rtutt123]

One more hooray for your jazz playing may not sound like much, but I just wanted to tell you that I think you are a great guitarist. I play, another style, but after listening, I know there is so much more that I would like to do. You really inspired me. Love the vid.

[Jazzguts]

Thank you man,always great to know that people out there are being inspired to dig into other ground,we all yet have alot to learn.greets Vic.(still learning every day).

[AndanteLargo]

Ohhh... I love that sound. :-) I want your guitar!!

No, I would more like to be able to play like you. But I am too classical. In my next life maybe!

5 stars!!

Great respect,

Per-Olov

[Jazzguts]

You know Per-Olov the resp[ect is mutual,it doesn't matter witch dicipline you're into,it's the hearty and Soul you put in your Art and I can hear that in your playing you're a great player,Gr Victor.(also respect to you)

[AndanteLargo]

Thanks Victor!! You are too kind!

[llanbradach]

Victor, you are a good jazz guitarist, I love jazz chords and you have the knack for it.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks,I like harmonizing melodies and Improvising so Jazz(but also other Music) gives a great ground for letting my Imagination go,glad you liked it,we'll keep in touch,Gr Victor.

[scottbos68]

dont know why but this makes me remember i saw a solo for this tune in a pat martino book transcribed by steve kahn

[Jazzguts]

That's very well possible ,there are so many transcribed solo's that are excellent for learning(annalizing) .The essence of playing Jazz for me however is improvisation on the spot,greetings Victor.

[scottbos68]

i agree completely

just made me think of that book for some reason

[crazydaisydoo]

Wow, wow wow, lets do a duet!! Fantastic, sensitive and lovely tone. Send me a message if you get get time and we'll hook up a nice standard to play together. I fancy "everything happens to me" I think it would work well

[crazydaisydoo]

BTW, I sold my lovely GB10 about 15 years ago and I am sorely regretting it. A fine guitar if you can cope with the "gold" plating removing itself!

[Jazzguts]

I nearly bought that one long ago but chose for the bigger Sister (GB-20) the acoustic tones seem to resonate more against my chest making me fall in love everytime I play her,guess this relationship will last for quite a while,Gr Victor.

[francoprs]

Hi Vic,

Great flowing you managed here! Loved it!

What string gauge are you using on this guitar?

Regard, Franco

[Jazzguts]

Thanks you enjoyed Franco,on this Ibanez GB-20 I use Thomastik-Infeld strings special made for Archtop guitars in Austria,here in Holland I have to specially order them cause they're not easy to get,very good quality strings,greets Vic.

[enzmusic]

very good, i hear you use the diminidhed scale for that bar because many use a bVII7 there. i think it's great for the use of it. and of course a great image and sound. yours, pat

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Pat indeed I use diminish(octotonic) here alot somehow my ears draw me to that sound,now I look back I see I also used the triads within this scale(A-C-Eb-Gb) as well,greetings Victor.

[Kikalani]

Smooth as silk. Beautiful playing.

[olemix]

excelent improvise,as always.

:)

[JogiBass]

Woah, great playing, very warm, good developpement. You're goin' to make lots of (just) friends with that!

[mdhakr]

Victor, don't ask why, but, for some reason the sound hits me as a cross between Howard Roberts and Kenny Burell. Sounds great....

[Jazzguts]

Thank you,I have listened alot to Kenny Burell and still think he's a great Jazz,Blues player,there's quite some material from him here on the Tube so enjoy,greetings Victor.

[freddym223]

sounds like you really like this tune.one extra note or one less and the whole structure would fall.beautiful playing

[Jazzguts]

Thanks fred,glad you enjoyed this one and you're right i like to play this tune,a nice chord progression. How is your eye getting along? greetigs Victor.

[archtopbrownie]

Victor - What can I say? I am not worthy, I am not worthy. Seriously this is so sweet. Your left hand is so relaxed. So sure. And it is easy to see how into it you are. You swing so hard. I'm going to go beyond the 500 character limit telling you how much I love this. Keep going. Five stars....more if available.

[Jazzguts]

Man what a soulfull hearthwarming comment from a real Jazzlover, very much appreciated my friend,it's not only for myself that I'm playing but also for people like you,warm greetings Victor.

[daviemcf]

What can I say except amazing!!!

[mostlybossa]

Beautiful ! Best version I've heard ! regards Domingos

[dhaffner101]

WOW man, what a talent you have, very mellow and relaxing!

[conn6m]

Another Masterpiece from the Master. Far to Beautiful. 5*

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Andy,some Bossa Stuff is also comming up that I also enjoy playing alot,greetings Victor.

[classican]

Excellent!!

[pickersparadise]

thanks man very well done piece

a real joy to hear

[Jazzguts]

Thank you picker glad you enjoyed,also glad I can play for all you guitar afficionados,greets Victor.

[DieselBodine]

Very proficient and professional guitar playing! Real sweet!  5*****

[Jazzguts]

Thank you Diesel,we have quite some things to share and learn from eachother,what a perfect medium for this,I'll be checking you out man,leaving my comments here and there,greetings Victor.

[johnvankampen]

Hi brother Vic, "HOPI BON" an enjoyable piece I know well out of my own collection. Very smooth played and constant improvisation, great arrangement. Without a doubt it's worth a 5 star. Keep up the good work!, take care, John

[Jazzguts]

Hi Brother you're a Jazzman in your heart,and your comments show such an involvement in the style,I'm very glad with that because somehow everytime I hear you playing along and shearing in that great ocean called Jazz ,a place where every voice is heard and the improvisations of each individual are treated with respect,love you man,thanks Vic.

[Kikalani]

Very nice. Smooth

[localpm]

Can you tell me where you get your chord arrangements?

[Jazzguts]

I make them up myself,but I seldom write something down,harmonising melodies is my bag,at least you're bound to find some new nice chordvoicings that fit the melody.thanks Paul for commenting,Victor.

[Burch9]

Yea, thats what I'm talkin about Vic. Delicate as brain surgery but sounds a hell of a lot better! GREAT Victor!!

[Jazzguts]

Hey Jerry, you think this music would be soothing for the Brain while it's been operated on,or maybe the brainsurgeon would start swinging with his hands and create a terrible mess.thanks Man,can see you dig Jazz and Blues more,Victor.

[Burch9]

Back for another listen friend, and to fav it this time! :-) Brain surgery never sounded so great!!

[localpm]

Lovely Victor.

Paul.

[Chordwayze]

Thank you Victor. That is smooth and your lines flow, proving that 'shredding ' isn't everything! Shredding? Where did that expression come from.... Dank u mijn vriend. Someday spoedig zal ik aan Amsterdam terugkeren!

John

[Jazzguts]

Ik zal je met gitaar in mijn hand op Schiphol opwachten John,Vic.

[Chordwayze]

I'll try without an interpreter. "You will meet me with guitar in hand so I should keep my eyes open!"

Look out for a post shortly Victor. I am having my camcorder fixed! John

[FLOYDIAN111]

always awesome and smooth , when i listen to you i feel comfortable :D

[clarkare]

Nicely done, Victor!