Jimmy Bruno Plays "Joy Spring"

[brandojustin]

Great player...great guy!

[bloodbadge]

He is out of this world

[SuperSoakes]

The petty arguments by the guys below are pathetic. Just enjoy the music man and stop trying to score points off each other!

1-0 to me I think (irony)!

[noahsutts101]

Jimmy Bruno is a good guitarist.

[guitarpicka1]

Jimmy Bruno....You know...there sure is plenty of Bounce and Joy... in this Spring. 

[MortenFaerestrand]

Yeah, it's swinging. Hard!

[getdowndog]

Killer playing Jimmy! Yeah!!

[benjaminsman]

This is good stuff!!

[Erotomaniax]

Another great example is Alex Skolnick (Sic. Lead Guitarist for THRASH METAL BAND Testament). He has a jazz ensemble called the Alex Skolnick Trio. He also has an instructional jazz guitar video. You should Youtube it.

The list of greats goes on but you should really stop your unfounded prejudices. You should open your eyes (and ears) and discover that there are virtuosos in every style of music.

Me 13 y.o.?? Naaaa dude, try 10 y.o. =D

[glastyrker]

hm well if I were this cat I'd keep the hipness to a minimum and get the melody right before doing it on stage. Then again barely making it is part of jazz's charm. Oh well

[William102582]

@glastyrker There's no mistake on the way he played the melody, what are you talking about? do you want it the same as what's written in the realbook? Jazz ain't like that.

[Jclapt38]

@glastyrker Its hard to imagine a more ignorant comment. This "cat" is one of the best and most respected jazz guitarists alive. He was touring with Buddy Rich before he was 20. You should try and learn from him, instead of patronizing him.

[glastyrker]

@Jclapt38 It doesn't matter if he played with Elvin Jones at the age of 15. He doesn't nail the melody. A broadway type standard can be interpreted upon, whereas a bebop head should be on the money. Still, Jimmy Bruno is a cat, and you're probably not. I did it myself, feel free to compare - youtube.com/watch?v=_RljT6Lvek­Q

[guitarmeat]

i would like to point out that he has his eye closed about 60% of the time through the solo... insane

[carlos13190]

wonderfull playing

[IJIT11809]

Shred for me was always an adjective not a style...

[IJIT11809]

this is the bottom line: music and guitar is INFINITE, and there will ALWAYS be someone better. that's fact.

[Justasssu]

I find it quite amazing, that i can play songs and licks from Rusty Cooley, but i know that i could never play this.

Jimmy, i salute you

[finchkid24]

haha...people think 'shredders' can play faster. this guy IS shredding...on a whole new level! Jimmy is unparalleled in what he plays. There is no best musician...there cannot and never will be...but Jimmy makes A LOT of 'good' guitar players look like children. This is real music....this is real talent.

[baronvitta]

Jimmy, you are an amazing musician. I never get tired of your music. And you clear teachings.

[cepinobel]

Grande Jimmy. I especially love the bass lines you play during the guitar only section.

[ifightaliens]

@cepinobel That part was sick.

[chrook]

you can learn to shred in 2 yrs, this takes 20+

[IJIT11809]

@chrook

it takes just as much time to shred well as it does to play this. anyone can shred, very very few do it extremely well.

[GuitarsOfArp]

@chrook correction, with the right method shredding takes like half to one whole year to get good at

[IJIT11809]

@GuitarsOfArp let's hear what you got...anyone can shred, very few do it well. 

[GuitarsOfArp]

@IJIT11809 Check my channel man! but those vids r not really up to date with my style so just picture me playing a lot cleaner and with more feeling and a bit more fusion style

[IJIT11809]

@GuitarsOfArp thanks; I'll check it out.

[IJIT11809]

@GuitarsOfArp the only limit shred has is the player.

[jimmyboy12]

I'm at a lost for words for how in the world he does some of the things he does with the control he has...I'm stunned.

[chrisfostermusic]

thanks Jimmy!

[HillbillyJ]

@hebijebi03 Although jazz players are probably more fleshed out players, I'd like to see some of them play as fast as shredders. It really doesn't matter that much to me, I don't play metal and I'm sill trying to learn jazz. However, with the help of God, I want to learn all I can about BOTH.

My point is, every genre/player has its/their strong points. We can say who is faster, cleaner, etc. all day long, but it does neither genre any good. We need to learn all we can from ALL genres/players.

[nickkellie]

@HillbillyJ wait - you dont think jazz players can play as fast as metal players? ever listened to Frank Gambale or George Benson?

[andymcguitar]

@nickkellie or shawn lane?or brett garsed?

[matthewhenson1]

@HillbillyJ Nor is there any point! Speed is nothing, given a player can keep up with the changes and express himself adequately. Beyond that speed is a pointless consideration.

[frearpark]

unbelieveable, I could listen to you for hours...thanks, Jimmy

[gabri3l367]

Grande chitarrista molto personale e completo. Conosce tutta la storia del jazz e l'ascolto di tutti i grandi maestri della chitarra. Complimenti !!!!!

[DjembeSauce]

Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!

[ricdeed]

Great playing Jimmy! Wow lots of hard charging energy - physical and mental - thoughout. Still at top of your game, finger aren't slowing down at all. Really killer chops, don't know why folks are trashing on this, man I'd love to be able to rip like that.. +++

[vinceism1]

he is sick...his guitar is sick...anyone knows what is this jazzbox?

[ricdeed]

@vinceism1 Hi, the guitar is a Sadowsky Jimmy Bruno model. I think Jimmy started playing them in 2005...so wondering if the posting performance date of 2001 might be wrong...?

[MultiBEATA]

ye nice very good

[gessed]

This is his style,period. Nothing wrong with this.

[sgtgiggles]

amazing...one thing that i love about jazz guitarist is that they know how to play in one position as opossed to the blues folk who stretch their fingers over many different frets. much better for the hands and much more user friendly for smaller handed guitarists. plus it's faster

[Xanfred26]

This is great, and was written as a hard bop song, which he does a wonderful job at. I also love the little Latin Flair he throws in, its wonderful.

[iniramlap]

Jimmy is very good, pierre from France.

[soundlight1]

spettacolare!!!!!!!

[amusiathread]

Cool song, I love that melody. And Jimmy's tone is killer.

[cast390]

I cant stand bebop sounds like a bunch of nonsence to me, but this was very enjoyable.

[trauma15]

i dont think this is classified as bebop , maybe thats why lol

as far as i have been informed this is cool jazz

[damienasdfljk]

This isn't cool jazz, it's hard bop.

[trauma15]

okay i might have been misinformed but i really need to get these styles straight its getting very annoying thanks for correcting me.

[WilliamHW]

I listened to John (formerly Maha Vishnu John) McLaughlin on YouTube from a clip in which he played "Cherokee" with the Tonight Show Orchestra back in 1985 when Johnny Carson was the host. That was a GREAT orchestra!

John played great, exhibited masterfu command of his instrument, and demonstrated excessive speed, which is often stunning and impressive. I wanted to hear a clip of Jimmy playing Cherokee on YouTube but I couldn not find one. His performance in Joy Spring is awsome! Top Notch!

[lufelima]

I am removing my previous comments. This comment section deserves better than this ridiculous argument. The only thing that really matters here is the outstanding rendition of Joy Spring by Jimmy Bruno.

[johnnyguitarcarson]

Ele não tem certeza da sua tese, e você é mais qualificado para fazer a sua declaração, e ele estava realmente dizendo a mesma coisa, manter a sua reprodução, soa bem

Sorry about my Portugese , TEU

Johnny

[HendrixcommaMartin]

What kind of guitar is that? Who makes it?

[matthewosburn]

a sadowsky jimmy bruno model.  a new york guitar maker named roger sadowsky.

[saron380]

it looks like a ibanez from the headstock i can't tell what model it its though

[benontheboat]

It's not an Ibanez, it's a Sadowsky - Jimmy Bruno Model.

[untitledtrack999]

Benedetto Bravo

[RealityBend]

Im a death metalhead, is it wrong to like Jazz?

[salamlekkum69]

I'm a metalhead too, and i love jazz, but someone hate us.

(bitcheznhos)

[JazzJunkie4]

yes it's a sin

[Megamaniac610]

Hell no, Frederik from Meshuggah is totally influenced by Allan Holdsworth, who, while a Jazz fusion guitarist, is still a Jazz guitarist. Not sure he compares to Bruno but you know.

[RealityBend]

Oh there are tons of metal artists influenced by Jazz guitarists.

I love Jazz fusion metal, Atheist and Cynic = <3

[JediKeSula]

This is nice but Metal is much more fun.

[RealityBend]

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[bitcheznhos]

such a high level, any metal or rock guitarist couldn't even play the first 10 seconds of this

[potn00dles]

Haha. Yeeeeeeeah........... Although with an attitude like that I'm gonna go ahead and guess you've only really exposed yourself to ridiculously bad mainstream rock/'metal' like Good Charlotte and such. Ignorance is bliss. :P

[bitcheznhos]

it's no attitude. its true

[RealityBend]

Depends on what you mean by "metal and rock" guitarists.

If you mean those crappy mainstream classic rockers like Slash and Angus young, then I agree to the fullest.

99% of rock is 3 chords.

but some alternative guitarists are far better trained.

Alex Skolnick (guitarist of testament, AND alex skolnick trio),

Chris Broderick (search 'chris broderick jazz slap'),

and many others,

Of course, no one beats bruno,

[RealityBend]

Alex Skolnick and Chris Broderick are also Jazz guitarists. Chris Broderick was classically trained in guitar. and Alex Skolnick has a Jazz band called "the Alex Skolnick trio"

I meant that those guitarists were far better trained than most rock musicians.

but still, don't try to overhype or condescend over musicians llufelima. If you are trying to play them down then you are seriously musically inept, and i could care less about how many jazz cover a troll/child can do.

[RealityBend]

From being interested in a various amount of genres, from death metal to jazz to Classical, and from hearing opinions from both sides, I know better than you that people are so emotionally attached to their music that they will overhype their musical favorites. This is especially true with Jazz and Blues players. You are one of those faggots.

Bruno, as well as many jazz players are some of my favorites. but i don't play down musicians from other genres like a faggot. gtfo my youtube troll

[RealityBend]

Well i was not popping a vein while writing this comment if that is what you are implying. Of course, I have enough class to respect all musicians despite their genre.

" The guys you mentioned must be really great metal musicians, however, the subject here is jazz"

Did you not listen? I was talking about their Jazz playing. Alex Skolnick is a decent Jazz player, not as good as bruno, but they definitely have timing dynamics and are good at putting together notes in harmony.

[RealityBend]

Listen to Skonicks jazz album before you condescend troll

[RealityBend]

" I am not putting any musician down"

"They play with the subtlety and articulation of a scared pregnant brontosaur."

Were you a little slow in school?

[RealityBend]

I am not angry, simply making statements.

A compliment? Well thats a start for the childish man.

"I am not forcing you or anyone to agree with me."

"You big joker! ROTFLMAO!!!! Sorry, but you are either completely out of your mind or simply don't know much about guitar at all."

Yea definitely a little slow in school

[RealityBend]

Keep up the good trolling lufelima ;d

[RealityBend]

Are you sure you are not lufelima's son or something trolling on the internet? I could swear i am talking to a 12 year old.

Lufelima seems too mature to be a bratish dick

[Erotomaniax]

@bitcheznhos

Probably... But to each their own. You can't compare genres. Jimmy can't play Chris Broderick's 8-finger tapping style or Michael Angelo's ambidextrous playing just like they couldn't play his style.

Just to each their own.

Full respect Jimmy Bruno, you're totally PHENOMENAL!

[William102582]

@Erotomaniax No, everybody can play some sort of technical stuff on any groove but in jazz there's more, you have to follow the harmonies, not to mention high demand on musicality.

[Erotomaniax]

@William102582

No??? What are you, an authority? :-D Some sort of technical stuff?? Hahahaha. I'm talking about the CREAM of technical stuff here, added to deep knowledge of harmony. Dude, ANY ensemble music requires harmony anyway. There's more to ANY music, it just depends on what you make out of it.

So you're seriously telling me that what Chris Broderick or Dream Theater does is not "high demand on musicality"? Hahaha, things you hear everyday :-)

[William102582]

@Erotomaniax You're probably some 13 years old who doesn't know what he's talkin' about, try those technical shred stuff on giant steps changes, sounds horrible right??? Those technical shred stuff are designed for the eyes like circus acts but in jazz/fusion there's more harmonies, rhythm, melodies involve so it's more for the ears. So chrook is right, you can learn shred in 2 years but it'll take you a lifetime to learn jazz.

[Erotomaniax]

@William102582

"Shred" is a term that's misused, overused and overrated. A "shredder" is simply a musician who can play very fast. Virtuosos like Paganini, Albeniz, Rimski-Korsakov, Bach etc. would be considered "shredders" were they in the modern day.

So what about John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Paco De Lucia, Chick Corea, Stanley Jordan, Lenny Breau etc.? Are they "designed for the eyes like circus acts too"? Naaa. But I'll tell you bub, these guys play blazing fast with mean technique too!!!

[William102582]

@Erotomaniax It doesn't matter how anyone approach his/her music, but I'm sure all the best musicians don't think about how many stuff they can do just to impress people and feed his/her own ego. A real artist/musician plays what's from inside not from the fingers.

[Erotomaniax]

@William102582

Hey Buddy, I agree 200% here when you say that a real artist plays from the inside. However you pointed out yourself "(in technical jazz you have to) follow the harmonies, not to mention high demand on musicality." Inherently you're saying jazz requires technical skill and knowledge.... Well so does any virtuoso music including virtuoso rock/metal which is my point. TECHNIQUE IS NOT THE ONLY THING IN MUSIC BUT IN ANY VIRTUOSO MUSIC IT IS IMPORTANT, IN JAZZ TOO!

[Erotomaniax]

@William102582

Well just cuz something is technical and dynamic does NOT mean it's just for showing off "to feed one's ego"... Super Guitar Trio consisted of guitarists who PIONEERED & DEFINED the genre of jazz fusion: Al Di Meola, Paco De Lucia & John McLaughlin. Their music was a sheer demonstration of technical guitar mastery. This is what people love about them; they're technically awesome, fast and dynamic.

[Erotomaniax]

@William102582

In fact, their most successful album "Friday Night in San Francisco" is a live album where they go more crazy than ever with blatantly fast technical improvs. It's the sheer fun that made them so good! IT DOES NOT MEAN THEY DIDN'T HAVE FEELING IN THEIR PLAYING THOUGH. My point is that using full expression of your technical capabilities DOES NOT MEAN YOU'RE FEEDING YOUR EGO.. OR are you saying that SUPER GUITAR TRIO'S (PIONEERS OF JAZZ/FUSION) MUSIC IS ABOUT EGO-FEEDING??

[Erotomaniax]

@William102582

How do you know that Rock/Metal or Classical or Blues virtuosos don't play from the heart dude? If you close yourself altogether to the point where you hate, then you can't even start comprehend the emotion behind the piece, you'll just be blinded. I'll ask again: Is Super Guitar Trio Feeding their Own Egos? Don't you think you're being pretentious when you imply to know whether someone ELSE is playing (or feeling) from the heart or not??

[William102582]

@Erotomaniax I didn't say Rock/Metal or Classical or Blues virtuosos don't play from the heart!!!??? Either you just don't have the brain to understand or you're just plain stupid!

[Erotomaniax]

@William102582

Doesn't not "having the brain to understand" and "plain stupid" mean the same thing?? Hahaha :-P

Then what did you mean? I thought you were trying to prove that jazz players play more from the heart than anybody else which I disproved to you. Every great musician has their own expression. What exactly is your point in this whole debate?

[William102582]

@Erotomaniax You're both! LOL I don't think you need to play from the heart if you're just going to play repetitive boring patterns! hahahaha

[Erotomaniax]

@William102582

LMAO Yes you have no argument. So this debate is closed.... Finally!! :-P

Asta La Vista

[Erotomaniax]

@William102582

Anyone can ALSO learn some jazz in 2 years. Does not mean they're a master of the genre just because they can play a jazz tune or two, right? Damn right! Same applies for anything else. A 2 year guitar rookie can learn some kind of technique, it doesn't mean they can touch the greats! It is the APPLICATION of technique in CONTEXT that matters, not the fact that you can play fast, not to mention most rookies will NOT play CLEAN.

[Erotomaniax]

@William102582

I'll keep my examples from above. So I'll reiterate that Dream Theater's music is high in musicality using intricate time signatures, technique and harmony in their music. They also keep "feeling" prevalent in each of their pieces, even 40 min. long ones. In fact they're so brilliant that while being a rock/metal band, they have a live jazz album.

Chris Broderick plays the Turkish March note for note with multi-finger tapping on a classical guitar! Circus act too bub? =D

[Hoopermazing]

@Erotomaniax Metal is cacophonous white-trash garbage, and you know it. Were that not the case, you wouldn't be so hell bent on defending it on a page that has nothing to do with it.

[Erotomaniax]

@Hoopermazing

Yes Yes Indeed :-) And the sun shines out my ass enough to brighten your day... Hohoho.

I'm not sure how to answer such a biased, blocked-up, pompous geezer who dares think his badly-aged music is the only good music.... Meh there's no point replying to this.

Well when you stop by next time, bring some ass-wipes so that I can give you some extra sun to-go from the above-mentioned ass of mine. This way you can even bring the sunlight with you back to your dinosaur era! ^_^

[richcapo]

@Erotomaniax Compared to what Bruno does, no, Dream Theater is not "high demand on musicality" or technical difficulty. And don't even get me started on Stanley Jordan's technique. He makes even Bruno look like an amateur.

[Erotomaniax]

@richcapo

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Your lame ass answer to my comment doesn't even deserve my attention NOOOOOOOB =D

[richcapo]

@Erotomaniax No need to be rude, Erotomaniax. 

Be well._R

[algrand90]

@Erotomaniax

but other jazz fusion guitarists can do better chris borderick cant match a tapping legend like stanley jordan and MAB cant touch a guy like shawn lane in alternate picking

[Erotomaniax]

@algrand90 I agree that Broderick could probably not tap like Stanley Jordan. But Jordan is not as complete a guitarist as Broderick (Broderick plays jazz, classical, flamenco and of course rock/metal. He also excels at piano).

Note that Shawn Lane's style is VERY rock/metal-based n isn't purely jazz..Also Shawn Lane is absolutely amazing, no doubt... But he can't play ambidextrously like MAB. My point is YOU CANNOT COMPARE BETWEEN GUITAR GREATS AND EVEN LESS BETWEEN MUSIC GENRES!!

A+++

[metalcore929]

@Erotomaniax The thing is, he probably could play it. But who gives a shit?

[Erotomaniax]

@metalcore929 No... Jimmy Bruno never uses finger-tapping and even less 8-finger tapping! Jimmy Bruno cannot play ambidextrously. I think Michael Angelo would be the only guy (or alien!) who can do this.

JIMMY BRUNO IS NONETHELESS AMAZING!!

Obviously you give enough of a shit to answer my comment :-)

[jazzman3071]

@bitcheznhos Many metal players learn classical guitar to gain chops and facility on the instrument....

[HillbillyJ]

@bitcheznhos I'd like to see jazz guitarists play as fast as some metal guitarists. Look, different genres are played differently, and pretty much every genre is good music (rap being an exception). Why do we have to play the "i bet a ------ player couldn't play this" game? Talent is talent, its is a gift from God and it comes in many different forms. I think to be a well rounded musician, one must strive to master the things he isn't good at, instead of bragging about superiority.

[Chromatype]

@HillbillyJ Shredding a scale is not the same skill level as improvising over chord changes.

[Guitfiddlejase]

@Chromatype I must agree...I have been shredding for a very long time now,but internalizing the changes that occur within the average jazz tune is a whole other deal...I have been practicing jazz for a long time now and I am STILL not all the way.I just keep practicing!

[IJIT11809]

@Guitfiddlejase the more you know the more you don't know...

[Guitfiddlejase]

@IJIT11809 Indeed.

[IJIT11809]

@Chromatype depends who's shredding the scale and who's improvising over chord changes :P

[VanHoorelbeke]

Does Jimmy still use the Polytone amp?

[jazzcatuna]

Henriksen Jazzamp

[MattHeister]

What a monster player! I'd love a critique Jimmy!

[bungholio80]

OH MY GOSH!! incredible!!

[largemoose]

Nice to see some jazz guys with killer technique.

[drwinkle101]

Jimmy is beyond great, but I often why jazz bass players are allowed to have dodgy intonation. They go fast, like here, and sound slightly flat. Classical violinists are not allowed to do this, and their instrument is much harder to get right than a big bass.

[ulyesses31]

Dont you know when a jazz players is at this level, they are playing what they are hearing when they hear it. Watch Herb Ellis play, you can see him sing as he plays. Beyond that this comment is off for several reasons

[drwinkle101]

You don't seem to understand what I said. I said the bass player's intonation is out. Of course he plays what he "hears" first internally, but then he often puts his fast moving fingers in slightly the wrong places so the notes are flat or sharp. He doesn't WANT to play flat or sharp!

[CTrane88]

it could be the recording...

[jclightning01]

I don't think that it's allowed persay

[jazzgtrplayer]

Yeah, it's not "allowed" it just happens. For that matter, I've heard a lot of violinists with sketchy intonation.

[drwinkle101]

Yes, "allowed": tolerated would have been better. Double bass players with poor soloing intonation are tolerated at the highest levels, it seems, if they can swing walk good. I suggest however that top level violinists with sketchy intonation are neither allowed nor tolerated!

[gnoob33]

yea but are they improvising and being creative or just perfect violinists that are sheet reading machines?

[barrybollocks]

yeah playing guitar myself for 5-6 years, i am a metalhead at heart but recently im drawing towards this beautiful style of jazz thanks to guitarists like this...i need to practice

[elpelone]

yes, im a begginer and i am inspired

[Roboctopus]

Hot damn.

[misteredwino]

Wow, what  fuckin beast. I'm impressed...now I need to practice.

[chatelet55]

Jimmy, please come play in Barcelona.

[nunayobidnis]

Jimmy, your chops are a wonder!What do they feed you guys in Philadelphia??

[orlandoCF1]

What a beast.........Mr. Bruno is very underated there are many that dont recognize his name.

[tophatjazz]

he is pretty well recognized. the philly guys must use "chops" sticks"

[jimbruno]

Jimmy, Dude! You're making me Bigsmile! Thanks, man. Greetings from Austin!

[hotrodius]

Holy canoli, this is humbling to watch

[jazzin4bass]

jimmy is fuckin killer!

[zebopper]

As I'd said below...wowser zowser. Jimmy is sumthin' else. Dig dig dig it. Another magnificent guitar performance of Joy Spring is by Martin Taylor found on Youtube. These two guys are the absolute tops of the jazz guitar world...would be cool to see them play a gig together!!

[putimail]

These kind of guys live for 100 years, and still play jazz at the age of 101.

Greetings from Hungary!

[adriangalysh]

If you think this is great, you should hear him do stand up!

[zebopper]

wowser zowzer.

[chrisfostermusic]

i give up!

LOL

absolutely inspirational

[DZibman]

Holy Moly!

[RichPeare]

Great playing! Can you tell me what guitar amp you use? Thanks

[HenriksenAmps]

The guitar amp in this video is the Henriksen JazzAmp Convertible.

[mwljazzguitar]

I have that amp. It's sort of expensive, but you can't find better tone. It's very precise and powerful, yet compact and discreet. Mine came with a case.

[guitarleal]

Great, Jimmy Bruno.

[Jazzguitar00]

Jimmy Bruno is really inspirational, because he shows what good technique can create. Comping, solo, lead playing, it's always clean and in the pocket, even at a burning tempo like this.

[nakajazz]

Jimmy Bruno is a bad ass mothafucka.