Vic plays "Blue Bossa" (Kenny Dorham).

[SCACCOMATTO100]

i play my bass with your guitar and my friend it's just too short,can't get enough , i want play more and more,without pause to press replay button.

[SCACCOMATTO100]

@FEDERIXOM YES SAME HERE MY FRIEND AND FELLOW BASSMAN,DON'T YOU JUST LOVE HIS GORGEOUS SOUND?

[federixom]

I used your guitar to play with my bass. Excellent.

[Jazzguts]

@federixom Jamming along,yeah I thought I heard a distant bass-man playing along,lol,greetings Vic.

[federixom]

@Jazzguts Very distant: from argentina

[federixom]

I used your guitar to play with my bass. Excellent.

[allanmindingo]

você é sinistro demais meu jovem!!

[Jazzguts]

@allanmindingo I'm sorry I don't know French,Vic.

[lralbrecht]

@Jazzguts "you are too sinister my youngster" its portuguese. 

[Jazzguts]

@lralbrecht I'm sorry,I was probably tired,this I should have recognized as portugese,greetings Vic.

[lralbrecht]

@Jazzguts now, i have no idea what he means by it. probably some cool slang i'm not acquainted with!

[bisciu1967]

hi Vic -can you tell me what scales YOU use on this song for improvizing ?

as usual great job thanks greetings from italy

[dianfu]

Hi Vic, I loved this arrangement... I've got a question for you... how do you make your backing tracks?? or are they found somewhere in internet ?? I wanna take my practice to that level !!!! (see my video of autumn leaves if you can :D) !!

[Jazzguts]

@dianfu I mostly make them in band in a box but the new version which sounds much better then the old one,I'll check out your autumn leaves,Vic.

[guihardalbert]

Merci !!!

[jacksparrowsloverer]

what a gorgeous guitar :3

[Jazzguts]

@jacksparrowsloverer Thanks,what about the playing this ain't a "Catwalk" LOL,Vic.

[theScytheofGod]

Very sweet and subtle vibrato.

[kidpoker007]

Hey Vic, i was looking for arrangemnets on jazz tunes not pop. Do offer those as well?

Ken

[Jazzguts]

@kidpoker007 Sorry Ken, the fingerstyle was more in demand that'swhy I started with those, I will have some good lessons up on my own website in a while,Vic.

[kidpoker007]

Do you give any lessons online or just perform?

Nice playing

Ken

[Jazzguts]

@kidpoker007 Under every Video you'll find my WebSite, there you'll find much Info on my work, on my YT channel there are some free Jazz lessons and on my channel soon some paid ones will be placed,I'm also sending you my Tabs-Tutorial for your info,greetings Vic.

[jimi01us]

When the music is this good how can anyone not like it. There is nothing wrong with this arrangement. Excellent job Vic. Thanks for sharing. Keep them coming.

[Jazzguts]

@jimi01us Thanks my friend, there are no boundaries to improvisation, only the own limitation of ones imagination,something good to be aware off,greetings Vic.

[migo123]

nice! good sound!

[fullmetalcandy]

Your comping is quite impressive, you tore those changes apart even though it is a standard. If you put up another bossa video you should put up corcovado by Jobim.

I also like your fondness for ending with a Dim 7th chord

[Jazzguts]

@fullmetalcandy Thank you, Corcovado is a great tune and interesting to play as well,great Stuff from the Brazilian Jobim school,Vic,

[jimnapier]

ok'' you got me all wound up with this bossa nova stuff'', love that sound'' I'm dusting off my classical and starting to work, need to get some of your music, think its the best'' thanks Jim

[Jazzguts]

@jimnapier well thanks Jim,there's much of my material here to study,wish you all the best,Vic.

[berot131]

Thank you Vic for your answer, but excuse me I n' how to get these bands sounds without the melody, must I included/understood buy them, or download them on a site, sorry T to thank you annoy vic and with the fact or screw you in the United States

[Jazzguts]

@berot131 Band in a box has a Site,I think you can order the software there or in a local Music store you have the CD to install on your PC.It's worth while investing some time in that,Vic.

[berot131]

hi for me you are the best from you tube, where you live usa ? SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH I AM FRANCH can you say where you found the band son accompagnement without the mélodie ty "roberto26@free.fr" bravo

[Jazzguts]

@berot131 Hi I replied your question under,my So what video,Vic.

[Profartiste]

Great job, beautiful guitar sound, nice backup arrangement.

Keep up the good work !

[Jazzguts]

@Profartiste Thank you very much for the positive feedback,greetigs Vic.

[musicalbeard]

very smooth my friend.. i felt like perhaps you could add a bit more emotion into your soloing though? 5 stars anyway, good luck in the future!

[Jazzguts]

@musicalbeard, thanks, well the emotion thing is very personal and depends how a person feels and interprets the Music,for me "feel" plays an important part,Vic.

[macuser2]

Outstanding my man, I'm very impressed...

Joe

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Joe I don't play to impress but I'm glad anyway, Xmas greetings Vic.

[bhebrews1214]

great job!!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks,X'mas greetings Vic.

[heca906]

i want your tone. it's perfect.

[meditatio1]

great!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks meditatio,all the best,Vic.

[klassworksmusic]

Very nice!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks klassworks,check out my latest: Mr Super Hip,think you might like it,Vic.

[88Divine]

Very nice! Keep it up!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks 88Divine always welcome,Vic.

[Korsaro1]

Bravo , very elegance

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Korsaro,welcome to my Music,Vic.

[bjazzer795]

Awesome!!! Im playing this in a combo for a jazz camp concert.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks bjazzer795, it's a great Bossa and you can play very many Ideas on it,Vic.

[00roastedlampost00]

Hey great job - just wondering what scale and key you're soloing in for this song????

[Jazzguts]

Hi first section in Cmi (pure and harmonic minor) and modulation: Dd major greets Vic.

[00roastedlampost00]

Ok brilliant and just in time - I've gotta play it tomorrow.....

[leyva905]

One of the best version of Blue Bossa I had ever heard.CONGRATULATIONS/////////­/

[leyva905]

Vic what can I say after this genial performance,beautiful,I dont have all the words I whish to express,U just hit those notes in a perfect tempo so sweet.I will keep checking in urs work

[Jazzguts]

Thanks luis, man I love your enthusiasm, and it means a lot to me, coming from a very fine player like you, greets Vic.

[navybrasil]

well done...a beautiful relax time

[Jazzguts]

Thanks navybrasil, much appreciated your fine words, all the best,Vic.

[kikoo88888]

wow!  you're great!! good job man

[Jazzguts]

Thanks kikoo..always welcome to my channel, cheers Vic.

[Keesfarida]

Tricky Vikky toch weer even naar je prachtige improvisaties gekeken,Blue Bossa wat een lekker moppie,Vic hoe komje aan die begeleiding ?is dat van Band in the box?Ik wou dat ik zo kon improviseren,groetjes uit Rdam ,Kees.

[Jazzguts]

Hi Kees, ik vind je harmonisaties te gek ,ik dacht dat je ook improviseerde, maar heb inderdaad alleen je arrangementen gehoord,heel mooi. Kees wat vindt je van mijn annotations gebruik bij "Footprints" ik ga al mijn geheimen niet gratis prijsgeven maar af en toe,zo eentje is wel leuk,groetjes Vic.

[Keesfarida]

Footprins getuigd van meesterschap,je weet wat je doet,ik weet weinig van toonschalen,maar kan erg veel Jazz akkoorden,ik gaat meer op je letten gr Kees.

[Jazzguts]

Hoi Kees,na jaren in allerlei Clubs spelen tot 3 in de ochtend,heb ik mijn activiteiten verlegd naar Internet, ik ga meer de educatieve kant op en heb veel ideeen en concepten hierover,dit is voor mij nu de uitdaging met mijn eigen WebSite,groetjes Vic.

[alexfunkii34]

now i listen to this when i need to relax thx man

[Jazzguts]

Thanks alex,who needs all the noisy stuff anyway,greets Vic.

[trivium8222]

beautiful, keep the wonderful sounds coming!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks trivium,you're always welcome,greetings Vic.

[cgmsdh]

A beautiful and warm tone!

Great playing!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks cgmsdh,you're a person who knows the good things in life,thanks a lot,greets Vic.

[speeddemonryno]

i need to learn something for an audition in music production and recording technology, so i chose this and satin doll. unfortunately, the only actual sheet music i can find is ridiculously short. did you improvise this/write the lead yourself? if you didnt, might you be able to hook me up with a link or a way to get the full song? thanks man. by the way, excellent playing :)

[Jazzguts]

Hi speeddemon... I'm sorry I don't have any written parts of these tunes,most of what I play is what I learned along the way from Cd's, records and sitting in and playing with others, but I'm sure there must be some Site where you can find some info, greets Vic.

[brunobordi]

bravo!

[HecChavez]

hermosa guitarra y tu victor como siempre excelente felicidades!!

[Jazzguts]

Gracias Hector espera todo esta bien ,muchas gracias por tu commentario,saludos Victor.

[JogiBass]

Hello Vic! Beautiful one again! I like the way you go out of key for a little moment and then lead the listener back to key with two or three notes. Wonderful melodic ideas (and that begins in the intro), great swing, breathtaking sound. One more that I've played a hundred times but never managed to play as relaxed as you do. 5*, what else? Greetz, Jogi

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Amigo Jogi, you're real Jazz man in your Heart and in your playing of course,your Flagstaff CD is top notch man,such a great atmosphere,good how captured that ambience live with the humor and all, that 3 piece group is worth gold man. thanks for your heartfelt comment,love hearing from you, cheers Vic.

[funkymitty]

Hi, Vic

Very tasteful rhythm and tune. :)

I love your jazzy platying.

Mitty

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Mitty, yes this a very nice Standard,it's from my older repertoire but decided to do it in Cuban style,greets Vic.

[BluegrassForte]

Excellent as always, Vic! 5* Beautiful!

Gretsch'n

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Gretsch'n for listening and glad you enjoyed,greets Vic.

[vladgromek]

hi Victor, excellent - as ever! did my ears deceive me or did you indeed use quite many little chromatic runs in this piece? as it is a (kind of) bossa I was as wondering as well, if you could possibly do a tutorial on Bossa Nova rhythm playing some time. or have you done so already? would be of some help for me, I guess and I'd appreciate it very much - it's sort or harder than playing a solo... (for me at least). best - gromek

[Jazzguts]

Hi gromek, well I've been experimenting here with different concepts that applicable, an interesting thing to do what you mentioned explaining the Bossa rhythm although there are many explanations here on the tube, I'll give it some thought,thanks for fine comment,greets Vic.

[classican]

Pure class as ever Victor!!!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Classican, always appreciate your visit and your listening, all the best to you, Victor.

[bigwing660]

in your video ,i've learned so much,thank you very much

[Jazzguts]

bigwing660,you're welcome,glad I've helped out here, good to hear that from you,greets Vic.

[cagr54]

blue bossa a great melody and your guitar playing is always beautiful!

[Jazzguts]

thanks, carg54, much appreciated,glad you enjoyed,Vic.

[DannyFulbright]

Vic.. All I can say is WOW... i love the arrangment.. and the tone on that guitar is the best ive heard!!!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks a lot Danny, great to have you on my channel listening and commenting,greets Victor(I'm in lover with her sound too).

[cartoonage]

excellent again, Vic. You can make it sound so perfectly smooth, it´s amazing.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Elie, as smooth as your perfect Cartoons man,LOL greets Vic.

[THESONARIAN]

Ain't music a wonderful thing ... it succeeds all barriers ... man this is a nice tune "V" ... of course, I'm a slam dunk fan ... you sharing is always appreciated here ... keep them coming ... and yes, I am coming soon ... : )

Don ...

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Don, looking out for your posting some Stuff, send me a mail when it's there so I'll know,greets Vic.

[Frets200]

Every time you smile before playing I think you are saying "I've got you"

Before a single note is hit I know I'm going to enjoy your rendition.

And I aways do.

Keep up the good work.

-Mike

[Jazzguts]

Mike, great words my friend, before I play I know,I can't let these guys (listeners) down, they're all visiting my channel and I'm obliged to give the best I have,else I would be cheating on the Music,that's the way I am,greets Vic.

[NAUDOPRD]

I like this arrangement my friend Vic.

The scales is the most dissonant and the cadence is very relaxing.

Un abrazo, amigo.

Naudo Rodrigues.

[Jazzguts]

Naudo Amigo, you're the guitarist for me who has lived through thick and thin,when you play I feel just that, that's our bondage man,we have total respect for the Music and the Art we're obliged to fulfill ,it's an honor to have you here,let the Music always touch your Soul my friend,Victor.

[troubleclef]

music to dream away on a cold grey afternoon. dream of warmer climes.  thanks, Vic. that was fine.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Tony, you are most welcome here, I always love your work and creativity, for you no slackness exists, just great to have met "creme de la creme" of YT, having contact with you guys,top-talents of the Tube, Greets Vic.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

Great job, Vic!

Martin

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Martin,much appreciated man,great to have you here,Vic.

[HenQ715]

Dear Vic: Priceless, your expression says it all. The full feelings you portray on this is just beautiful. Now that's letting your hair down. Peace be with you. Love the sound.

Hen

[Jazzguts]

Thanks for your priceless words Hen, and always great having you here, listening,enjoying and sipping food for the soul,greets Amigo (hope your health is going OK) Vic.

[freddym223]

i've often wondered how you'd do with this very pleasant tune.now i know.excellentamente!!!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Freddie,when I read your words I know I don't only have your musical ears but also your soulful expression, always so glad to have you here, may we enjoy each others music and friendship for the longest of time. Vic.

[johnvankampen]

Hi Vic, This is one of those jazzy tunes you can express yourself freely and so you did, AWESOME! Great improvising the more you swing, the more you enjoy the better it sounds. Keep those fingers moving man and bring us more of your beautiful music playing to swing and enjoy along. Greets, John (Willemstad)

[Jazzguts]

Right on brother,let's live life to the fullest and that means,love with all our Hearts what we do best, all other hearts will start resonating to that great pulse we call, "Universal rhythm" that flows on and on in an endless stream,now how did I put that in words? love you brother for continuous support,know that I don't take it for granted, I owe you,greets Vic.

[VengefulTikiGod]

Nice solo, very unhurried. I always try to show off too much on this song haha

[Jazzguts]

Hi VengefulTikiGod, good you mention this very Important aspect, I learned most listening to Miles Davis and especially his spacing(space between the notes), I got the strong feeling what he expressed was: Don't play when you have nothing to say,same applies to Jim Hall,have a listen to those guys.Greets Vic.

[VengefulTikiGod]

Well put. I know a lot of guitarists who will play a whole heck of a lot, regardless of whether they have anything to say :) In the pop music world, a great example of a guy who never played more than was needed was George Harrison. Every fill, hook, or solo he put in on a Beatles tune always moved the song forward, and each note was there (or absent) for a reason. Compare that to the shred-happy hair metal guitarists of the 80's, and it becomes obvious why his music lasted longer than theirs...

[Jazzguts]

Yes VengefulTikiGod, George is a very good example of a major musician playing in service of the Music, his hooks and relatively short solo's where always very Musical and to the point,and come to think of it,this is much more difficult than overplaying and at the end destroying the music just to satisfy of a blown-up Ego. Greetings Victor.

[BeautifulGirlByDana]

Hey seems as you left me 2 comments i will 2 ,lol,i always enjoy ur videos ,maybe one day i can play like u too ,but for now i live in a hospital bed and i broke a couple of fingers a few days ago so i,m left with one good arm ,and a pretty nurse,my site is named after my girls n they are gorgeous in every way .

[Jazzguts]

Hi Dana, really sorry to hear this,I was just kidding,good thing you have access to Internet and still can use one arm, and spend your time listening to good Music.I wish you a good recovery and a very pleasant time while recovering(a Zen thought)greetings Vic.

[BeautifulGirlByDana]

Real nice !

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Dana, I'll have to drop in to look how beautiful you are, lol,greets Vic.

[Stratman1920]

Excuseme my bad english but you play guitar in beatyful form. I listen and see your video is very excellent

Tank you

[Jazzguts]

Your welcome Stratman1920, you're more than welcome to my channel,enjoy my music and hope to hear more from you,greets Vic.

[ThrashMetal]

Seems like you really enjoyed this one, Vic. 5 stars.

[Jazzguts]

Thrash,I had a ball man,when I heard that swinging Rumba behind I was going for it man,thanks for checking me out,greets Vic.

[amarr1]

great vid as always

[Jazzguts]

Much appreciated Amarr1,greets Vic.

[Qpidon]

so that's how its called!!!! ;-)

I often end up playing this after improvising for a while, and I never knew how it was called! hehe

Heya, Vic: BEAUTIFUL!!!

Pascal.

[Jazzguts]

Yeah Pascal, thanks man,it's an old Jazz standard but the oldies are the best,those guys sat down to compose great chord progressions and melodies,there was no slackness involved in there in those days,greets to our Cuban friend and tell him to watch my Chan-chan on YT,LOL greets Vic.

[pabzum]

Really nice take. I especially like some phrases you did on them Ebm7 Ab7 measures.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Pablo, great hearing from a top player like yourself,love that altered Stuff man, I love that concept of playing minor pentatonic a minor third up the dominant,in this case Bmi penta over Ab7(four altered notes and the 7),maybe you knew that one already,greets Vic.

[donPabloArturo]

Good Afternoon Victor. Beautiful sound and performance too. Who made this amazing guitar?

Greet

Artur

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Artur,All I know that it's produced in the Eighties by the ibanez factory(taken out of production now for quite some years) and it's made as a george Benson concept model, of course now it's a collectors Item and I'm totally blown away by the prices they're asking for them nowadays, you'll have to rob a bank to buy one,LOL greets Vic.

[MarkR1957]

Another stellar performance from the best guitarist on YouTube. That's right, I said the best guitarist on YouTube, and then some.

Hey Victor -- if you sound this good on my little computer speakers, I can imagine the tone in person.

Still looking for your solo guitar tunes with your G.B.

Keep me posted, my friend ~

[Jazzguts]

Thanks MarkR1957, what a warm comment man, and you're right when it sounds good on those little speakers it sounds tremendous on bigger ones, I hope I can live up to your expectations placing me that high on your list,but I'll do my darn best,sure I'll keep you posted,greetings Vic.

[marquesjunior]

This is one of the greatest themes! Great work, very well played, with great stops, showing one more time that the best notes are on the stops.

5stars!

GOD bless you!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Marques,very welcome my talented friend, a musician who digs many styles is a true musician and Artist,and that's what you are,all the best,regards Victor.

[jwwetzel]

smoOOOooooooth ;)

[Jazzguts]

Thanks James, thaaaaaaaanks,lol,Vic.

[RussellK9]

So peaceful too Vic, excellent.♫♪♫♪☺

Your inventory of guitars looks great as well.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks RussellK9, when I don't play one for some time,I feel the jealousy boiling,LOL,greets Vic.

[BocaFriend]

Beautiful, Vic. I've not heard this classic tune played in such a romantic way before. I

see how it makes for a lovely rumba, too! ~T

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Terry, guess I'm the romantic type that shines through in my playing and I must say I loved the Rumba groove to,it gave me just that swing to place my riffs over, thanks for your ears and great comment,Vic.

[SqwishTV]

Very smooth. Perfect tone. Always a pleasure to listen to a jazz master like yourself, Victor. - Jeff

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Jeff, glad you enjoyed, always like your comments and read some nice ones on Diesels channel as well,good thoughts man,greets Vic.

[turkamine]

Awesome again, Vic, smooth & cool.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Turkamine,much appreciated,Vic.

[localpm]

Great Victor! Love playing this one too!

[Jazzguts]

Yeah Local,Pauldil gave me some nice concepts that I was trying out here,Greets Vic.

[sguitar]

Hi Vic,

good to see you my friend!! And as always with a great piece and cool playing...Like the warm and sweet sound from your guitar!! Hope you're fine!! Hug Sarah :-)

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Sarah, mein liebling(am I saying this correct?) I'll visit you soon, trying to keep up with all the YT activities and doing some posting as well, thanks for your warm comment,Vic.

[sguitar]

Your german is great...It's totally right!! I'm looking forward to see you!! Have a nice day!! Hug Sarah :-)

[Jazzguts]

Sarah, thanks , I'll be over very soon, to check out my guitaress who owns a great attention for others, a great gift my dear, till soon, Vic.

[DieselBodine]

Great playing, Vic... a fine version of this great song. 8-)

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Maestro Scott,always welcome, I'm really enjoying your recent work ,it has originality and depth,real good,thanks for your Visit,Vic.

[vibeman27]

Vic,

That was nice to hear this morning. BIAB really gives you some nice styles to play with. Love it

BruceW

[Jazzguts]

Yeah Bruce, especially when you take some time to explore the alternative sounds on the Latin side, and they sound real cool I think,even some "Tito Puente" up tempo Salsa in there,LOL greets Vic.

[SUNNYD3322]

Now that's how i like it with plenty of feeling & emotion. 5* :)

[Jazzguts]

Hi SunnyD3322,that how I enjoy comments straight from the Heart,Greets Vic.

[lavndrpreluv]

Hi, first time commenting.

I got shivers down my spine and it went all the way to my legs and feet and left a tingling sensation on my toe.^^

Very sensual. Great playing.

[Jazzguts]

Thank you so much,remarkable how strong the power of music is, this may sound strange but i think you're feeling my Soul through the Music,yes I'm certain,Greets Vic.

[woodytfc]

As always outstanding Vic the warmth of that guitar sound truly adds to it 5*. Greetings from across the pond

[Jazzguts]

Thanks woodytfc, it's great you're mentioning the warmth, now I believe the thick flatwound strings have a lot to do with that,but man I have to specially order them,they don't sell them in the Music stores here any more,probably too little people interested in Jazz playing,greets Vic.

[jimmymccombs]

NICE SOUND MAN

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Jimmy,always welcome man,Vic.

[sunriverperson]

Victor,

Here is another musical gem that I will be studying with great interest. I love your take on all of these standards, unlike many who play so much into a song it is hardly recognizable. You play just the right amount of improvisation and the standard tune...perfecto! Could you please tell me what your guitar tabs are that were mentioned before, I would be very interested in them. Thanks again for a beautiful arrangement.

Rich

[Jazzguts]

Thanks soo much Rich, always your warm words do me so good. Of course I'll send you a personal mail what Tunes I have available,there are mostly finger style tunes,not so much yet but more are soon to come, till very soon,Vic.

[guitaress1]

Never get tired of this tune or your playing *****

[Jazzguts]

Thanks for your warm words guitaress, I'll drop by soon to see what you've doing lately,greetings Vic.

[sixstringintexas]

really great and proficent, smooth and fluid. Nice gibson style tone

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Sixstrings, how are you, love your Blues playing,thanks for very nice comment,greets Vic.

[fendermac]

Great Vic.Cool and beautiful as always.*****

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Paul my Blues brother,thanks for being around and listening, much appreciated,Vic.

[patipatu]

bonito

Thanks patipatu,you're a great player,Vic.