You can talk about scales, and modes and theory; what goes over what all you want but you can tell when somebody Kenny that his just playing the tune. He's playing around and singing the melody who he hears and feels it.
I remember hearing Kenny around the time this was recorded. It was
an outside concert with more or less a pick-up band. It was one of those Spring days in South Florida with cool breeze, warm sun, light puffy clouds sailing across a rich blue sky. I stayed spell-bound by his music. Still am
Whatever you guys think about technique it sounds like Kenny Burrell. That is the most important thing. Ultimate technique is being able to sound like yourself warts and all. You can recognise Kenny after two bars no matter what guitar he is playing. He is a Jazz guitar legend; end of story.
@detteermintube - I understand your observation. In my early days as a beginning guitar player I sort of had the same opinion. However, as a player of 35 years, I agree with others comments. It's Kenny's style and he is a true Jazz guitar master. Barney Kessel has the same sort of "on the edge, slap at it, almost out of tune, sloppiness" for a lack of better words. But this is music coming from their soul. Some players are so polished they are boring and mechanical sounding. Not theses guys!
Tbonetardis: Your complaint about Burrell's technique is way off base. Kenny has a degree in classical guitar from Wayne State University, and his technique speaks for itself on a lifetime of recordings and personal appearances. Look around for video of Kenny playing the unamplified, acoustic guitar without a microphone live in nightclubs.
@gtr1359 I read "his comment" and it seemed to me to be a complaint. Perhaps part of the perception problem with Burrell is that Kenny has very large hands. His fingers seem to arrive just in time to hit a given note. wi th tremendous grace and fluidity. Many fans admire the speed of metal guitar players, but I don't see them try to play Be-Bop tunes at tempo with good phrasing, just shredding high speed arpeggios they have memorized, like Malmsteen. Lou Donaldson sneers at thoughtless playing.
@ghairraigh mind, i've studied technique a lot, and done my share of practise, and i have to say that as i approach 40 i couldn't care less about technique anymore, and guitarists bleating on about it gets on my nerves. its what you play that counts-technique is just a tool and of no more significance to the musician than the hammer is to the blacksmith.it is important, but it has its place
@gtr1359 I agree with you. Technique is simply a tool. I felt at the outset that Tbonetardis was bashing Kenny's technique, and I am sure you will agree that Kenny has all the tools and technical mastery of his instrument. To see him work live is definitely a master class for any musician.
Great tune - love KB. It's funny to note that if you read most good 'metal/rock' guitarist views on technique, they say to use 'economy of finger movement' i.e. don't lift your finger too high off the fretboard when playing - exactly what KB doesn't do! he lift his fingers very high, but still manages to sound and play in a very fluid way.
Just goes to show, whilst a certain level of technique is required, don't get too hung up on it - this proves it!!
Wow, I am taking his class at UCLA this quarter. He is such a humble man.
90sBlackSoul 3 days ago
such a smooth player. always looks happy while doing it. one of my guitar idols....
0mseanh0 4 days ago
Man. I want a guitar like that.
Telephoneinstyrofoam 1 week ago
You can talk about scales, and modes and theory; what goes over what all you want but you can tell when somebody Kenny that his just playing the tune. He's playing around and singing the melody who he hears and feels it.
Xelanderthomas 1 week ago
One of the Greats,Amazing player,one of a few guitarists who made a record mith John Coltrane!!!!!!!!!!
valegutar 3 weeks ago
The Burrell playing is beautiful, the bassist plays superbly, all the nit-pickers can get stuffed.
MrJazzologist1 2 months ago
My mother went to high school and undergraduate school with this guy.
Maafa1619 3 months ago
Does the bass sound out of tune to anyone else?
JosephIbrahim88 3 months ago
@JosephIbrahim88 yes but basses are always funky that way. besides,your ear is inaccurate in the bass range.
However, this is definitely meandering in the solo. but that is charming.
vibratingstring 3 months ago
im going to see him nov 12
DrBADDASS1 4 months ago
I remember hearing Kenny around the time this was recorded. It was
an outside concert with more or less a pick-up band. It was one of those Spring days in South Florida with cool breeze, warm sun, light puffy clouds sailing across a rich blue sky. I stayed spell-bound by his music. Still am
nametakenuse 5 months ago
El tema es LOVER MAN
leoncoda 6 months ago
Whatever you guys think about technique it sounds like Kenny Burrell. That is the most important thing. Ultimate technique is being able to sound like yourself warts and all. You can recognise Kenny after two bars no matter what guitar he is playing. He is a Jazz guitar legend; end of story.
otnas001 10 months ago 9
@otnas001 You're right!
jazz1bro 7 months ago
That sounds absolutely horrible - all out of tune and everything!!! Like a high school reunion concert:-)
detteermintube 1 year ago
@detteermintube - I understand your observation. In my early days as a beginning guitar player I sort of had the same opinion. However, as a player of 35 years, I agree with others comments. It's Kenny's style and he is a true Jazz guitar master. Barney Kessel has the same sort of "on the edge, slap at it, almost out of tune, sloppiness" for a lack of better words. But this is music coming from their soul. Some players are so polished they are boring and mechanical sounding. Not theses guys!
stringbender57 7 months ago 4
@stringbender57
Absolutely.
It's taken me 40 years of playing guitar to understand that music is about THE GROOVE, not the dexterity.
beachhutblues 3 months ago
@detteermintube The first chours is bad, almost like he lost his place or somthing. At the same time I would kill for his tone!
pyschedelicsoldier 2 weeks ago
wow i never saw that awesome perfomrmance! I HAVE TO SUB TO THIS CHANNEL!!!! great guitar legends
BeatBay 1 year ago
Tbonetardis: Your complaint about Burrell's technique is way off base. Kenny has a degree in classical guitar from Wayne State University, and his technique speaks for itself on a lifetime of recordings and personal appearances. Look around for video of Kenny playing the unamplified, acoustic guitar without a microphone live in nightclubs.
ghairraigh 1 year ago
@ghairraigh if you raed his comment it isnt a complaint. you're both saying the same thing
gtr1359 1 year ago
@gtr1359 excuse the spelling
gtr1359 1 year ago
@gtr1359 I read "his comment" and it seemed to me to be a complaint. Perhaps part of the perception problem with Burrell is that Kenny has very large hands. His fingers seem to arrive just in time to hit a given note. wi th tremendous grace and fluidity. Many fans admire the speed of metal guitar players, but I don't see them try to play Be-Bop tunes at tempo with good phrasing, just shredding high speed arpeggios they have memorized, like Malmsteen. Lou Donaldson sneers at thoughtless playing.
ghairraigh 1 year ago
@ghairraigh mind, i've studied technique a lot, and done my share of practise, and i have to say that as i approach 40 i couldn't care less about technique anymore, and guitarists bleating on about it gets on my nerves. its what you play that counts-technique is just a tool and of no more significance to the musician than the hammer is to the blacksmith.it is important, but it has its place
gtr1359 1 year ago 2
@gtr1359 I agree with you. Technique is simply a tool. I felt at the outset that Tbonetardis was bashing Kenny's technique, and I am sure you will agree that Kenny has all the tools and technical mastery of his instrument. To see him work live is definitely a master class for any musician.
ghairraigh 1 year ago
@ghairraigh amen
gtr1359 1 year ago
Loverman yeah go ahead KB
jazzgitaristdaniel 1 year ago
Great tune - love KB. It's funny to note that if you read most good 'metal/rock' guitarist views on technique, they say to use 'economy of finger movement' i.e. don't lift your finger too high off the fretboard when playing - exactly what KB doesn't do! he lift his fingers very high, but still manages to sound and play in a very fluid way.
Just goes to show, whilst a certain level of technique is required, don't get too hung up on it - this proves it!!
Tbonetardis 1 year ago