Victor plays "Scrapple from the Apple" (C.Parker)

[Rowyn]

Hi! Awesome sound! :) Like it! I was wondering about the backing track! I have this as an assignment in school and was wondering if you would be so kind and send the backtrack to me? Please contact me!

/Christian

[Jazzguts]

@Rowyn Hi Christian, I use band in a box but cannot convert those files to MP3 I'm sorry, success with your study,Vic.

[1wayne12345]

Interesting, I hadn't heard the song played much before I playing it from the real book with my drummer. I was using mostly diminished (7b9) type lines over the circle of 5ths. I notice you prefer augmented (+5) or whole tone lines. I'm not very proficient using the raised 5th but I like how it sounds and I now have another direction to take my focus. Thanks for the upload. Nice playing, nice tone.

[Jazzguts]

@1wayne12345 Thanks, Yeah I know that dim thing but I got run down on that all the time,trying out other types of altered alternatives keep things kinda fresh,thanks for listening,Vic.

[thejazzman8]

thanks for help with the phrasing, great lines too

[Jazzguts]

@thejazzman8 You're very welcome,glad to be of help,Vic.

[thejazzman8]

@Jazzguts do you know boplicity? I'd like to hear your ideas on those changes as well

[Jazzguts]

@thejazzman8 No,never played it but something for the future,I guess,Vic.

[SteveTheCart]

Hey man, like, you play some interesting notes man. Gonna pick up ma horn now and have a go myself.

[Jazzguts]

@SteveTheCart Thanks maybe you can steal some Ideas and make them your own,cheers Vic.

[rift240]

great job. love the clean sound and slower tempo; it's a nice change

[Jazzguts]

@rift240 Thanks, glad you enjoyed it,greetings Vic.

[croeagle]

Nice!

[christophergradwohl]

wow! thank you for video. i too had some phrasing and fingering problems. i was playing the head and octave lower (how its written in the real book). how did you know to play it differently?(i'm still a young musician) it definately sounds better an octave higher for guitar. thank you!!!

[Jazzguts]

@christophergradwohl Well besides all written scores I always listen closely to several recordings and there you hear it's an octave higher,the theme stands out more that way,always keep your ears wide open,play what you hear,Vic.

[griffinsemple]

@christophergradwohl Remember that the guitar reads an octave lower than is actually written. This practice was started so that guitar music only had to have one staff of treble clef, without going into a ridiculous number of ledger lines. So, when a piano player reads a lead sheet like in the real book, he would automatically play it an octave higher than you would play it on guitar. I recommend playing it in both octaves.

[Jazzguts]

@griffinsemple Thanks,thats always a good option,playing themes in both octaves, mostly the higher one stands out more,greets Vic.

[thejazzman8]

i learned this today, great job, your video helped me fix a few phrasing and fingering problems i was having.

[Jazzguts]

@thejazzman8 Great,glad I could have been of help,Vic.

[Jazzguts]

@t0m4w4k Good for you man,Vic.

[onyx414]

Wow, this is amazing! I'm working on this song right now at school. You make it look so easy!

[Jazzguts]

@ onyx414, It's a fine tune to get your chops down,success with your study,Vic.

[dave281uk]

I have only just started to learn this one. You make it look and sound so easy. where can I get hold of the backing track to help me along my way?

[Jazzguts]

Hi Dave, I get so much requests for backing tracks,I urge you to buy B.I.B. (band in box) it's a great piece of software in which you can make your own rhythm-tracks, great future investment,Vic,

[TheCCDEVILLE]

Genius! You make it sound so simple, but so good. Thank you for the B section. I've been trying to work out the b section all week, and you solved my problem in less than 5 minutes. I am going to glean that one from you for my next performance! :)

[Jazzguts]

Thanks CCD.. that's the Art making complex things sound simple, glad I could help out success with your Jazz study,it's a wonderful Art-form,Vic.

[guitarman63mm]

Great playing, I especially liked that little augmented arpeggio you did during the first 'b' section.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Guitarman, yeah I like those augmented sounds,you can do real nice things with them,greets Vic.

[OscarPetersonFan]

I can't believe this sounds comes from a 335!! Obviously the performer makes the difference!

Question: is that Band in a Box? I'm 95% sure, because I use it everyday, but I can be wrong.

[Jazzguts]

With jazz the sound has to be in your ears and fingers before you play it,that's the difference,I know how I want to sound,it's B.I.B. thanks Vic.

[THISisREALLYaWIG]

niice lines!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Wig always welcome,Vic.

[THISisREALLYaWIG]

niice lines!

[enzmusic]

Of cours I wanted to see your version after I posted myne. Very nice lay back lines, exotic scales and pedalpoints I heard. Hope you check ours.

Cheers, Pat

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Pat for comment, I reacted to your playing on Jogi's channel,but I'm over to yours now,greets Vic.

[rosedick]

I like very much your improvisation, good job!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Rosedick, glad you enjoyed, Vic.

[thedingalingz]

realy nice video...how about a lesson on all the alteraciones ,sounds realy nice..

[Jazzguts]

Thanks thedinga... those will appear on my WebSite and will have to be paid for,greets Vic.

[chickfillakilla]

victor you videos are extremely amusing. great playing. what is the exact model of that particular guitar?

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Chick,well I'm glad you enjoy my Vids,this is an Epiphone -Casino , a fine guitar stringed here with Thomastiek Infeld strings.

[hotshot012]

is that band-in-a-box i hear?? sounds good man

[Jazzguts]

Thanks hotshot012, it's B.I.B. (new version) thanks for listening,greets Vic.

[saxygurl8]

Smooth man smooth. Nice groove.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks saxygurl8,glad you enjoyed, Vic.

[inktvip93]

I learning this for a sort of high school where you get trained for the Jazz Academy but it's in the same building as the Rotterdams Jazz academy) but I can't get the timing right. And I looked on Youtube. And it realy helped me next week wensday I have a examn for Jazz Guitar to go to the next clas. I hope I get to the next year! Would you look at mine channel to?

[Jazzguts]

Hi inkt, I sent you a private note on your channel and commented to one of your Vids,very impressive what you and your brother are doing,greets Vic.

[StarmanDeluxe2001]

One of my favorite songs. Perfect speed so I can hear all those beautiful chord changes, and smooth sound, excellent!

[Jazzguts]

This a really nice standard to study for your repertoire, be my guest use my Vid,you might transcribe a solo or two, and analyze them,that' important.Greets Vic.

[ZumEmm]

one of my fav tunes, well done Victor.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks ZumEmm, whatever you do,do it with your Heart,Vic.

[frankyg1971]

Love it, I was asked to learn this song and I'm going to learn it with you! You sound great man. Thanks for posting.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks frankyg1971,now I'm listening,I used to play this tune faster, but for listening and studying a good medium tempo,success and glad to be of help, Greets Vic.

[EMPECINAD]

Admiro la claridad reflejada en cada una de sus notas, su ataque y el justo valor de los silencios. Oírle es un regalo,

[Jazzguts]

Empecinad,thanks "Jazz-lover" for checking out my Material, it's for guys like you I've put it up here and I'm very glad I now can share my years of playing experience with you all. In my day there was nothing like YT or Internet, had to figure out many things the hard way,but probably the best way to learn Jazz, Greetings Vic.

[madbetamax]

Very nice!

[torghinarbet]

Beautiful mix of arpeggios, scale, and great substitution in "B" with augmented arpeggio... very very nice!! Compliment!

PS Sorry for my bad English (I never have study english in my life, I know only italian and music!!;-)

[Jazzguts]

Hi torghinarbet, thanks for intelligent commenting,no doubt you are Musician,someone with analyzing capacities,good,that will bring you far man, Greets Vic.

[ibanezman14]

nicely done man! love this tune, love the guitar too.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Ibanezman, glad you liked my rendition,check out my other Jazz Stuff, greets Vic.

[santico666]

Hey victor really nice play and sound, I have to play this standarn on my college this semester and you've been an amazing inspiration to my solo thanks

greets, Santiago

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Santiago, all work of Bird(Charlie Parker) is great studying material that tickles the brain. I'm very glad I've been of help to you in motivating you to play Jazz,greets Vic.

[BorysPomianek]

Nice time mate!

Joy!

[nakim55]

Bird rules.

[Jazzguts]

Hi Nakim55,indeed up to this day,greets Vic.

[cettyboy]

Wonderful!

Mark Hill

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Mark, glad you enjoyed,greets Vic.

[BeneProductions]

Hey Victor what Charlie Parker song is more appropriate for who starting in this style??in your opinion for a beginin player?

[Jazzguts]

Hi Bene,to be honest there are no easy Charly Parker tunes, have a look at ,Bill's Bounce, or try something like Autumn leaves if you're starting in Jazz,success and study hard,greets Vic.

[joopwolters123]

like butter..:) love the sweetness of your tone and harmony..excelent jazzfeel!!..:)

grts, joOp...

[Jazzguts]

Thanks,Joop always great getting positive comments from an excellent guitarist like yourself,keep on going my friend, cheers Victor.

[mateiko]

Love it! wonderfull!

[MacktheKnifeSaysHi]

nice

[Jazzguts]

Well Max you're really checking them out,thanks Vic.

[Jazzguitman]

Great tone and phrasing !!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks alot Jazz,check out your work soon. greetings Vic.

[tacoboiii]

cool, i'm trying to learn to solo over this for college. just dont get the bridge!! oh well back to the drawing board

[Jazzguts]

Hi tacoboiii, what are drawing on the drawing board arpeggio's and fingering patterns? LOL,the bridge is the hardest part, greets Vic.

[sonofkikkoman]

what guitar is that is it 335? anyway nice playing i like the tone.

[Jazzguts]

Hi sonokikko, It's an Epiphone Rivera(the poor man's Gibson) but I'm in love with her and that's the main thing,greets Vic.

[cartoonage]

hey, Vic, I missed to comment on this one-

do I need to say, you play it wonderfull ?

thanks for your visit, btw greetings and be well, Elie

[Jazzguts]

Thanks, Elie glad you're back again and hopefully everything OK with your health? Catch you on the Tube, greets Vic.

[captaindomingo]

Hi Victor ! I am at home again.

Nice interpretation of one of my favorite bebop standard by C.P.

Ciao

Diego

[Jazzguts]

Thanks,welcome in Youtube land again,check out my newer tunes cause you've been gone for a while at sea,did you have a nice encounter with a beautiful Mermaid? LOL greets Victor.

[gusjazz]

Hi Victor. It's a pleasure to see and hear you. This song its one of my favorites, great job. I also would like to hear your version of this song a higher tempo. Regards from Mexico. Gustavo.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks, I might do it later in higher tempo,glad you enjoyed my rendition,greets Vic.

[Cdurr]

Amazing guitar sound you have there and great playing aswell! Pure pleasure to hear, thanks!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks, Glad you enjoyed,check out some more of my work when you have time,greets Vic.

[robbisan]

Grande Jazzguts!

[Jazzguts]

Merci beaucoup,Robbisan.

[wysie2007]

superb well done from scotland

[Jazzguts]

Greetings(for the time being) from Curacao(Netherlands Antilles)Victor.

[Twirretwarre]

:-) Can you take the sun and nice weather back with you to Holland?

:-) Roeleke

[Jazzguts]

I've got a big Suit-Case so I'll give it try, next to all great Fish and Banana's that will be a great Option,guess I'll have to pay tax over the good Wheater though,tropical greetings Vic.

[Twirretwarre]

Well, give it a try for all those "frosen" people here in Holland! Save return!

:-)

[Kikalani]

Great stuff as usual. Enjoy the Carribean Vic!

Maybe we will hear some calypso vibe in coming vids. Thanks for the music.

[Jazzguts]

Maybe,I'll get some nice Inspiration here,and post some Calypso Jazz,all the best,Vic

[thenatureway]

good job,enjoy it a lot~

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Nature,you're Jazz minded that's for sure, all the best to you,greets Vic.

[WRITERCAB]

Hahahahah, Vic you be making love to those guitar, because they be doing you right!! Outstanding Vic outstanding!! We are getting mighty close to 100 videos, hahahaha...!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Writer, before I reach 100 Vids,I'm taking a rest in the Caribbean Sun to tan my pale skin and give my mind a rest,many people may think this is an easy job (without payment) but it ain't. All the best man,greets Vic.(I'm going to Curacao to look up my brother).

[catseyes4you]

How about duo van Kampen??? Not too lazy, you both. When are you leaving?

Roeleke

[Jazzguts]

Hi Roeleke first relaxaction in the sun,with some booze and then there might be a surprise,greets Victor.

[Twirretwarre]

Well, Victor, I wish you and John a great time and say hello to your brother from me!

See you soon back here!

Roeleke :-)

[Jazzguts]

I'll do that Roeleke,all the best from this Sunny Island Vic.

[davidr9503]

Beautiful tone, cool phrasing. Thanks for this I really enjoyed it.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks David, I'll check out your work soon,thanks for your invitation exchanging Vids,all the best,Vic.

[THESONARIAN]

Ah, I check on my computer on a Monday morning and it's the Amazing "V" ... great piece ... what a way to start my week ...

Don ...

[Jazzguts]

Gladly done, now I'll be away for a little while, going to visit my family in Curacao (Netherlands Antilles) a small break is always nice. Catch you later on the Tube,glad you enjoyed this Bebop theme,greets Vic.

[jazzconnoisseur]

Well Vic... another 5****!

[Jazzguts]

Thank you connoisseur,thanks for droppin in and listening,greets Vic.

[asanisimasa2]

you are souunding amazing as always!! So tight, melodic...i love your sound

[Jazzguts]

Thanks man, love hearing from you and glad you enjoyed it,will drop in soon,Vic.

[JesseGuitar07]

sweet!

5 stars always!

all the best

jesse

[Jazzguts]

Thanks for listening Jess,all the best Vic.

[vibeman27]

Wonderful sound, great tone, great playing. Bet you sound great with vibe players.....

smile.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Bruce,I'll have a good listen soon, and leave a comment to your playing,all the best,Victor.

[zneella]

excellent performance Victor.just love that sound. what kind of guitar are you playing?

[Jazzguts]

Hi Gavin, it's (the poor mans Gibson) an Epiphone Rivera,changed the pick-ups to seymour Duncans and I love her,all the best.Vic.

[JogiBass]

Hi Vic, 5 again!!!!! What a fist bridge! It sounds like it was written like that. Second also, same spirit, different approach. Pure be-bop, the relaxed way. Keep swingin, man!

[Jazzguts]

Hi Jogi, those bridges where always left to the players imagination, the first has a strong augmented character,by turning those arpeggios around I moved them up in half steps through the whole bridge,kinda liked that sound,the first guitarist I heard using that was "Wim Overgauw" (died some years ago)(incredible Dutch Jazz guitarist). Greets Vic.

[JogiBass]

I know they where left to the players ideas. But yours are especially fitting. I'm sure Bird has been listening with a big smile on his face!

[localpm]

Very nice Victor ,great playin over a very difficult number.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Local, it's true but wait till I have to start tackling "Donna Lee" on a reasonable tempo,all the best Vic.

[Chordwayze]

Hi Victor.. Back for a second listen! Yes, this is a good one from the old days. You got me brushing up my bebop scales again, my main man! (In between wallpapering!)

Swinging my friend

John

[Jazzguts]

Well John I think it's a great distraction practicing scales between the wallpapering activities, both useful but on very different levels,LOL greets Vic.

[Chordwayze]

I just glued the 3rd string to the 9th fret.. It's ok, I use that note a lot! Shan't be able to bend it though... I just found the chords to 'Scrapple' btw, so I'll be practising tomorrow Victor!

Regards John

[Chordwayze]

Oh yes Victor... Beautrifully Boppy and it moves along effortlessly. I haven't played this for so long! But I never got it nailed that well anyhow!

A1... Regards John

[Jazzguts]

Hi John,thanks, I love you guys with so much "Heart for the Music" and keeping Jazz Alive and kicking,we must never forget all those wonderful Musicians who aren't here anymore but their heritage lives on and on,and we're still building on it,discovering fresh possibilities,greets Amigo.

[Seluron]

You are so right Victor. I like to play 'Honysuckle Rose' over this one. I wonder why!!!. Keep boppin' amigo..

John

[Jazzguts]

Hi John(Seluron) is it because it's the same chord sequence?

Like Parker wrote Donna Lee over the Indiana changes, those guys where good at that,writing new themes over existing chord patterns,swing it out brother,Vic.

[pauldil]

Every one of your videos is a great lesson! Thanks Victor!

Paul

[Jazzguts]

Hi Paul, thanks for listening and always giving your support,I'm really touched by all this attention and great comments I'm getting every time,looking out to your next Video,Amigo,musical greetings my friend,Vic.

[chicagosgirl0727]

Wondeful my friend! You play smooth jazz so good, it's really very nice to get relax. A new video ah? great awesome. CONGRATULATION!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Chicagosgirl,I see you have excellent taste on your Channel with all those great Musicians you're checking out,fantastic,greetings Vic.

[troubleclef]

that one just skips merrily along the street, doesn't it? what a nice feeling. i'm always floored by real guitar invention, and you have that, my friend.

[Jazzguts]

Hi my acoustic friend,Charlies Music was so Vital,uplifted,full of refinement, up to this day an inspiration for Musicians interested in the "Art of Improvisation". What you're doing is great Tony,thanks for dropping in and listening, greets Vic.

[MaryAsinger]

Victor my friend you sound very coollll smooth and swinging.....great song you picked!

Love ur interpretation!

Kiss

Mary

[Jazzguts]

Hi Mary, I thought let me hit my Tube audience with a Bebop Tune from the C.Parker days.I had a teacher once who said,Charly Parker was the "Bach" of Jazz and I think he's very right,some guys have an Impact like a comet hitting the Earth(so to speak then,LOL) a great hug for you,Vic.

[ClassicMusicVids]

Wow. You're the best. Five stars.

[pabzum]

That was a truly enviable solo.

[Jazzguts]

Hi Pablo,just a few very nice words from you,it means a lot coming from such a great guitarist, iI've been checking you out,you're a hell of a player,and beyond all a mighty fine person,greetings Vic.

[archtopbrownie]

Good guitarists play guitaristic lines. Excellent guitarists play horn lines. Great guitarists like you go beyond both. Why aren't you famous (rhetorical question - There are a lot of masters that aren't famous - it's a marketing thing) Thank you once more.

[Jazzguts]

Lance, I'm speechless and moved by your comment, at a certain point I made a commitment to serve the Music with all I've got,though I've been through many rough times I've been able to maintain,I hope to hold on to it and to expand,great comment,thanks a lot, greetings Vic.

[archtopbrownie]

You inspire me and I only speak the truth.

[classican]

Beautiful Victor. What's the Guitar?

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Classican, it's an Epiphone Rivera,a poor man's Gibson but I'm really content with her,all the best to you,Vic.

[DieselBodine]

Great tune and playing Vic!

Smooth with creativity.

Keep 'em comin' Maestro!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks brother Scott, I don't know where this whole Tube journey will take us but uptil now it's been a magnificent time that no one can take away from us, greets Amigo.

[Baquebogogo]

What a bridge, Vic! And the hole solo is very good, too. No "Parker copy" approach, really nice! Greetings,

Carlos

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Carlos, now you're fueling me man with such supportive words. And Pablo's here too,I feel surrounded by all these wonderful Cats,all of them with so much love in their hearts for Music,incredible,greets Vic.

[sunriverperson]

Victor,

Great playing on a great C. Parker tune. I got my daily allotment of Vitamin C on this one! Love those apples, and your "bits and pieces" on this tune was superb! Can't say enough thanks for your great videos. Take care.

Rich

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Rich, it's through what you say bout the daily vitamins,you know Rich if I don't play for a while I start to feel empty inside,just got to jump in that river of joyful improvisation,greets Vic.

[freddym223]

nice, nice playing Vic,you sure know how to swing!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks for your "ears" Fred and for always checking me out,I really met some great music friends here on the Tube,muchas gracias Amigo.

[freddym223]

well vic,i listen cause i love your playing! thanks for always posting 1st class music!

[sguitar]

Hey Vic!! Great as always! very nice relaxing music!! Thanks!

Sarah :-)

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Sarah,some Jazz this time,felt like improvising myself through the morning,thanks for listening,greets Vic.

[journalcc]

nice!!!

[HecChavez]

tan refinado como siempre eres un gran ejemplo para mi victor saludos!!

[Jazzguts]

Gracias Hector un amante de Jazz es un amante de creatividad y dessarollo,saludos Amigo.

[lonlonjp]

please keep on playing the guitar.

i would like to listen to your great music all night long.

cheers

lonlonjp

[viniguitarjazz]

hi victor !!!! very good !!yeeeesss ... C Parker ( saxxx !em guitar !!belissimo !

[NOORBIE]

hi victor

so fresh and so clean as always

i was a long time in a other region

but now I'm back

thank's nolle

[Jazzguts]

Great Nolle nice that you're back and kicking,now stay here don't wander off again,many nice things are happening lately,All the best my friend,greets Victor.

[AndanteLargo]

Hi Vic! Yes, I enjoy! You bet! It's great; soothing and warm. Thanks!

See you!

Per

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Per, glad you enjoyed, just got your mail,I'll reply soon.greets Amigo.

[Twirretwarre]

Wow Victor, this is just another perfect performance... as I see and hear you playing, you have the exact sound. It looks so easy, seeing you play. It's great music.

By the way, I like the title too, but what is scrapple?schraapsel?

Your tubefriend Roeleke

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Roeleke, it's exactly what you mentioned,schraapsel,I also like the Title,it's kinda funny , often those Bebop tunes ,where without title and in the studio while recording someone would come up with a strange funny thing. Thanks for the nice comment,greets Vic.