Victor plays "Green Dolphin Street"(Kaper/Washington)

[AraujoJefferson]

Excelente, Grande Músico

[Jazzguts]

@AraujoJefferson Muchas gracias por tu commentario,Vic.

[NastyNatey]

like buttah

[ngjazz]

Nice Vic, very very nice!! I love it : )))

[Jazzguts]

@ngjazz Thank you,glad you enjoyed,Vic.

[vickrey48]

Really enjoy your playing. I too have a question about how you record the songs. The sound is excellent. Thanks dvickrey.

[Jazzguts]

@vickrey48 Thanks,recording tutorial on it' way,Vic.

[txjoseph]

Great stuff, very inspiring!!! 

[dyantre]

Hi Victor! Great playing!

I just wondered how you recorded yourself: guitar plugged in an amp or directly into the computer?

And how do you record the whole thing? External mic or do you use a program that catches everything from your computer sound card?

[Jazzguts]

@dyantre Thanks because I often get this question I'll send you my Recording-Tutorial,Vic.

[bananacondaTV]

Haha, gotta love that smile at the end. Your videos, or, your playing rather is great, man. Appreciate it!

[Jazzguts]

@bananacondaTV Good and Thanks always great to hear from people who don't take everything for granted "One of the great problems of our time" Vic.

[musicien1980]

Dig it!!!! A lot! Could you send me a transcription?!!!  Nice work!

[Jazzguts]

@musicien1980 I'm sorry all these are "Head arrangements"and improvisation, I have nothing written down. Vic.

[mqblues]

Smooth enough to dance to. Good clean guitar work, Victor. .

[Jazzguts]

@mqblues Thanks much appreciated, maybe the most interesting is the creation of improvised Music,the process that flows from one idea to the other,Vic.

[dizzykrissi]

Smooth improvisation - I like it

[Jazzguts]

@dizzykrissi Thanks you're always welcome,Vic.

[bluesont]

Love it guy, I call melodic distillation!!!! Very much in the spirit of Johnny Smith. Could you spare a copy of the transcription?

"I'll gladly pay Tuesday for a hamburger today"

Russ G.

[Jazzguts]

@bluesont Thanks,I've done many (about 21) finger style scores (I could send you my tutorial if you want) those were more in demand then Jazz,but in the near future I'll be doing Jazz scores as well,Vic.

[Tony0969]

Thank you Victor..... I appreciate your rapid response. I have been searching for a clean version of Green Dolphin Street that is not too much over the top and flows smoothly. Your version is one of the best that I have heard and seen...... Love your chops. I am based out of the SF Bay Area.... You should be playing and giging over here....... Keep up the great work....... Tony

[Tony0969]

Victor, your version of Green Dolphin street is fantastic..... Love the way it flows... Love the soloing too.... How can I get a copy of your transcription... Is it available in GP5 format? ...... Im a fan... Tony

[Jazzguts]

@Tony0969 Thanks Tony I have sent a mail on your profile,greetings Vic.

[jimnapier]

Hi Vic. Yes I'd like to buy your music, how do I go about it. Jim

[johnnyguitarcarson]

Smooth Vic, ................

Love You Man

[Jazzguts]

@johnnyguitarcarson Thanks Johnny,glad you enjoyed,all the best<Vic.

[jimnapier]

O"" it just dawned on me,I play finger style'' so the pick dont help'' :<}

[Jazzguts]

@jimnapier Jim I have about 20 finger style tunes ready for purchasing (not expensive) if you're interested I'll send you my Tabs-tutorial,excellent finger-style material neatly worked out in Guitarpro5.3,greets Vic.

[jimnapier]

Victor, think I'v watched every bossa tune you play today'' somuch so that now I start every song with the pick in my mouth, does it help ??? :< )

[mr12note]

Don't let your heart be weary

this music will live forever

You are doing a great service to the style

I like all styles of music but I keep coming

back to the REAL STUFF :-)

Nice to meet you too (keep chopping)

[mr12note]

lovely job on another great standard.

Cheers :-)

[Jazzguts]

@mr12note Wow thanks for checking me out in detail,I was starting to feel my older work was starting to fall into obscurity then suddenly a guy pops with all this Jazz-love in his Heart,really glad to meet you,Vic.

[vadmarkoff]

Отлично и с глубоким чувством!!Спасибо.

[Jazzguts]

Hi vadmarkoff, I can't understand I don't speak Russian,Vic.

[arthurjohnblond]

Great! I like your smooth sound and phrasing...

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Arthur,you're always welcome to my channel,gr Vic.

[00roastedlampost00]

Hey I'm back again - what's the scale(s) for this one????

[ThePancakeChef]

I got the sheet music from my RealBook series 5th edition and was searching this song on YT then stumbled upon you playing it.

I really like the way you play it.

And about your comment on people not willing to compensate, it's much more fun to find out how chords are build and which variants they have. Off course, when people want something that takes time and devotion compensation is a little thing to ask for.

Keep up the good work!

[Jazzguts]

Hi Pancake thanks for the visit and glad you're getting inspiration from my Vid. With Jazz and theory it's like you say about the variants etc, the compensation thing was more about my finger-style work, people think I find the arrangements somewhere on Internet and want them from me,but I'm making all those arrangements myself and people don't seem to realize how much work that is and still expect all Tabs and scores for free. when they put gas in their Car is it also for free? Greets Vic.

[VolcomStoned04]

That was really awesome playing! Your voicing colors are great, and I love the way you flow lines through changes. I have band in the box and have been playing along to this same song. What's your process for getting these videos on youtube with such great quality??? I would love to share arrangements!

Best,

Michael

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Michael, I've been busy with this stuff before the Inter-period. I make the background tracks in B.I.B. then record them on a midi-walkman (got to buy an Ipod) my guitar and rhythm signals are routed to a 4 channel mixer,mixed and routed to the audio-port of my Mac.I Started scoring my finger-style work in Guitarpro-5 because I had quite some demand, got kinda de-motivated doing this,it's lots of work and the YT audience expects everything for free and isn't willing to compensate,Vic.

[dronai]

Outstanding Vic ! no wonder Scoffield gave you a compliment after hearing that...

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Dorian, jamming with Scoffield was a great experience, man in that one session I remained humble and learned enough Stuff to chew on for years,greets Vic.

[guitartoker]

Once again, great playing Vic! Is there any song you dont play? haha

Couple of questions for you, whats the form supposed to be on this AABC? And also my guitar partner is wanting me to play a rhumba clave under the A section, but I thought I was just supposed to leave a lot of space and just act as a color, not a time keeper. Any thoughts?

[Jazzguts]

Hi guitartoker, the form is correct as you mention. well the A-section is often played as a latin,so the rumba certainly is an option, here I've broken that rule by playing all in Swing(in Jazz all is possible) a samba syncopation keeping the root and fifth in the bass will work fine on the A-section too,if you want changing to swing on B and C section,greets Vic.

[Chilajuana]

Great playing. I thought that was an F# in there. It seems like you're playing sixes in the melodic cell too. Is that right?

Jeff

[Jazzguts]

Hi Jeff, at the end I'm playing Bmi penta in fourths, I once heard Scoffield doing that and I found it a cool idea, you know I played with him at a workshop at the Sweelinck conservatory in the eighties, such a generous sweet person,that was a great experience,even got a compliment from him,Greets Vic.

[Chilajuana]

What was that last riff you played at the end?

Jeff

[Jazzguts]

Hi Jeff,I played Bminor pentatonic over C(ma7 #11),I love this Tool,this 5 tone scale includes the F# which is the raised 4(#11) in C major, lovely sound,greets Vic.

[Gurney9]

Hi Victor,

this is a superb interpretation, you play it masterfully. The chord melody and note choice in your improv are spot on. You are a real inspiration as i begin my journey into jazz playing. thanks a lot! Regards, Philip

[Jazzguts]

Thanks gurney9, I'm glad that I can be of any help, the new generation must take over this beautiful Artform, that requires dedication also check out the lesson Vids on my channel, they're informative,Greets Vic.

[LooopQ]

im learning to play this song on piano

[Jazzguts]

Hi LoopQ lots of succes,it's a great tune,Vic.

[Bhab667]

you used my favorite major chord =D

(0.36/3:28)

[Jazzguts]

Hi Bhab667,and what might that chord be,I used so many voicings here,I like the quartile harmony, say C69= e a d g great sound,greets Vic.

[Bhab667]

the one i was talking about was , for example with a DMaj7- F#,C#,D,A

[Jazzguts]

Hi Bha.. interesting I don't recall using that one but might be interesting ,especially the dissonance that occurs between the C# and D in this voicing. Instead of using Cmaj7 here I use Cadd9(voicing: g d e c definitely gives a nice sound in this context,try it,greetings my friend,Vic.

[jazzguitarmarc]

You use it at 00:14, i think it was an EbMaj7 with the 5th on top, 3rd on the bottom

[Jazzguts]

Hi Jazzguitarmarc, you could look at it that way but actually I see it as a Cm7add9 (without root),your interpretation certainly isn't wrong,greets Vic.

[jazzguitarmarc]

Oh ok, by the way, your version of the tune isnt in Eb, its the first time i hear that version is it your choice or i did live under a rock these times not knowing that this version is popular

[Jazzguts]

Hi Jazzguitarmarc, I know the original is Eb but I used to do this with vocalist who did it in C and somehow it remained a cool key for me,in Jazz we can play in whatever key we wish,once the other players are well informed,lol greets Vic.

[laszlosirsom]

Lovely Play and Improv.Kind Regard Laszlo Sirsom Ausztralia.

[Jazzguts]

Thank you Laszlo, nice meeting you on the Tube,greets Vic.

[chemiorro]

wow great music

[Jazzguts]

Thanks chemiorro, glad you liked it,greets Vic.

[pabzum]

Excellent improvisation!

[Jazzguts]

Thank you Pablo, thanks for your cool reaction and listening,you're most welcome man,always,greetings to Brazil from Holland,Victor.

[amazmace]

You really lay it down, Man.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks amazmace, it's a great Standard to improvise on,greets Vic.

[MacktheKnifeSaysHi]

love it!

[Jazzguts]

You're putting in your listening hours Max,hearing lot's of Standard Jazz repertoire,greets Vic.

[nakajazz]

Very nice.

[fatflat5]

hello victor, very nice guitar playing man.

i have not logged on for awhile. i'm sure

glad i did just now. i enjoyed it. hope to

hear more.

fatflat5

[Jazzguts]

Hi Thanks flat5(a rea;l Jazz name) enjoy my work,and send me comment once in a while would love that,greets Vic.

[in2blc]

very nice victor i luv it man very soothing

[Jazzguts]

Thank you,and also for subscription,this evening I'll check out your Channel to see and hear with who I have the honour,greetings Vic.

[NAUDOPRD]

very nice Victor, Smoothy and nice. Great video and sound

[Jazzguts]

Thank you my friend,glad I met not only a great Musician but a such warm hearted person like you here on the Tube,God bless you,Victor.

[Burch9]

WOW Victor, Now thats some professional stuff! You could get RICH in Monterey! I used to go to the jazz clubs there a lot when I was in the Army in Fort Ord Ca. Great mellow tone Bro!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks,Jerry with Jazz it's the same as Blues you'll never get rich off this Stuff but it's my Karma to be a musician and I would certainly die if I had to play "Top-40" tunes,with totally no adventure and improvisation,Greets Vic.

[hansvleeuwen]

That's very nice Vic! And what a great tone, what guitar and amp you use?

see you later my friend

Hans

[Jazzguts]

Glad you listened Hans,man how I enjoyed your playing. You'll be surprised I just plug in this Old Ibanez GB-20 straight into my little Spirit(notepad) mixer(with good EQ possibilities) and Off I am. Live I use a little Mini-Brut Polytone,we'll keep in touch man. Wondering what else you got up your sleeve,greets Vic.

[Baquebogogo]

F-L-A-W-L-E-S-S!!!!!!!

I just told you were one of the best in YT. I was wrong. You are THE cat. Watching your and Freddy`s videos teach us much. Congratulations. Greets,

Carlos

[Jazzguts]

Amigo Brasilleiro,Carlos you're a real musician involved with what you do.I like that,no half heartedness,I listened to your beautifull Bass solo on Polka Dots and I don't forget what I hear, glad I've met you Soulbrother,glad you enjoyed and commented man,greets Vic.

[RockDiez]

nice. very very nice

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Amigo,very welcome,greets Victor.

[WwwLickonizerDe]

I've got the right YouTube page, thanks!!!

[Jazzguts]

If you like freedom and improvisation in music then you're certainly at the right adres,hop aboard,you're always welcome.greets Victor.

[WwwLickonizerDe]

I love it!!!

[slowmoejazz]

Sounds great victor. A real toe tapper. Russ

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Russ, watch your toe muscles though that they don't get lame ,lol,greets Vic.

[JogiBass]

Jo, man! Swinging along with pastors and dolphins on maj7, diminished chords and chromatic scales, you're doing once more extremely well. Fantastic job, Vic! ***** again.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Jogi,glad you liked this one,see that Pat isn't doing so much on the Tube lately,I think he's afraid becomming a screen Junky(like he himself mentioned) greets Victor.

[adrenalsky]

Man your good, makes me smile and cry at the smae time.... You and my pastor would make an awesome duo... he totaly lets loose on some jazz when he thinks no one is in the auditorium. Thanks Again Victor for sharing.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks I ofcourse would Jam with him(the Pastor) even talk about religion once he doesn't try to convey me because there I have to draw a borderline ,greets Victor.

[bazwillrun]

hi there Victor, nice swinging tune, you make it look so easy, and sound so good

[mostlybossa]

Hi Victor , your soloing on this one is impeccable ! regards Domingos

[Jazzguts]

Ola Domingo's,thanks man, check me out later on,a nice Jazz Ballad comming up,workin on it now,greetings Victor.

[erod1944]

This is your best so far. Timing, tone, accuracy, feeling - all very musically attractive & interesting. Love the arrangement.

[Jazzguts]

Thank you, for being here and good commenting,greetings Victor.

[cartoonage]

Great music again, Vic. wonderfully cool playing. have a good day , there !

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Elie, glad you liked this tune,till soon.Victor.

[pauldil]

Oh yeah Victor! Great job!  Love the feel, great chordal work, beautuful solo!! Yes, I did catch those ii-V-I ideas!!! ;-).

Cheers,

Paul

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Paul we'll be in touch about more nice playing concepts,greets your friend victor.

[freddym223]

hi Vic,i see my first comment dissapeared,i get no respect (from youtube)your playing a little different here,but i like it,possibly a little more color tones?

[Jazzguts]

Hi Fred, if you press "see all 14 comments" you'll find your comment it hasn't disappeared(a lot of comments to this tune came in today) You're right Fred here I'm trying some new "altered ideas" I got from Pauldil. I'll drop you a mail tommorow to share some nice Improvisation concepts with you. Till soon my friend,Victor.

[johnvankampen]

Hopi Bon, Zeer Goed and Very well played, a tune I had quite some difficulties with on my sax still you move around and through those chords like easy it is. Nice sound coming from your guitar, Jazz still the finest music ever and really swings. Love your music man it keeps my spirit alive, greets John

[Jazzguts]

Thanks dear Brother,always appreciate your tastefull comments. Indeed a fine Standard I love playing,Man I've got to say Music is my Doctor and as you say, keepin my Spirit Alive as well,I hope to become 110 years and hit all these guys with my improvisations,Jazz is such a "Devine Art form",take away all my money but don't take away my Art,greetings Vic.

[AndanteLargo]

WOW! I just LOVE that sound! Soft and tempting!! Like honey to my ears!! Sweeeeet!!

Thank you!

Per

[Jazzguts]

Very glad you enjoyed Per and I'm delighted that you as a Classical trained musician appreciate the same "devotion" that we have in common. How much pleasure and warmth you have given me with your Art, hope we'll be inspiring eachother for a long time,greetings my friend, Victor.

[pickinpop]

victor what year and model is the ibanez ur playing i love it

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Pop, glad you liked this, I bought this guitar in 19 81 before I started conservatory study in A'dam(Jazz),this GB 20 model isn't made anymore(clloctors Item) the smaller George Benson modell you still can buy(GB 10) I liked the big one,so I feel the notes ressonating in my(Jazz) guts,greets Vic.

[torbod3an]

Victor i love watching you play because you make it look like ANYONE can do it!  Thanks --Tor

[Jazzguts]

Thanks, I wish everyone could do it then everyone would be in this great thing called"Music" and not involved in "Wars and crime" but "Art and Peace" just wishfull thinking from me,greets Vic.

[desertlight]

Fantastic rendition. There was a chord change at 1:46 that really stood out to me and for some reason reminded me of Gene Harris on piano. Great timing, I hope to get there somewhere in the future. Right now my coordination is reminiscent of Cramer on Sienfeld.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks for your great comment, I checked it out what it is I'm hitting the root of Cmaj7 with my pinky and going up with index from the (major) third chromaticly to the fifth,how is that explanation,I think I got this lick from Robben Ford the great (fusion) Blues man. I can imagine it works great on the piano too. thanks for being around,Victor.

[sunriverperson]

Victor, what a beautiful piece! As always your playing is so smooth and effortless (in appearance, but very difficult to master without practice). Again your playing is such an inspiration. Thanks, Rich

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Rich for your Heartwarming comment(I can't do without) without all you supportive listeners it would be lonely on the Tube. I'm not taking anything for granted,love you guys being around,most welcome man,Victor.

[localpm]

Fantastic Victor,Lovely chord work and Exceptional solo work!

[Jazzguts]

Comment from another fine guitarist,you're most welcome man, I'm really amazed of your fine,musicall,playing.I'll be back checkin out your other work,thank you,Victor.

[DieselBodine]

Alright Victor! Smooth as silk... swingin' them Dolphins into an Ocean of Blissful Coolness! Excellentissimo!  8-)

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Scott,you know Dolphins are very smart,there's a place in Curacao that disabled children can swim along with them and Miracles occur,they start to hold their spoons and eat by themselves, incredible the Impact of these animals,thanks Buddy,thanks for you always being around, greets Victor.

[bazwillrun]

just like Freddy and Diesel and others you make it look so easy, which of course it is not !

Oh well another subscription and even more time watching great musicians on youtube !

thanks victor

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Man, you're all wonderfull people,my digital audience, and the brothers you mentioned, great players and also good friends of mine. You're right ,Jazz is serious Fun(contradiction) it demands a certain attitude in life and I think an interesting one,thanks for commenting,Victor.

[salvatoredevito]

cooool! five* and more..

[victorolden]

Your play in Jazz is great!!!I like your guitar in Jazz! Very cultured sound!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Victor,check you out soon man,love your musicall voice like hell brother,till soon Victor(PS,wish I could speak Russian) greetings from Holland,Vic.

[freddym223]

hi Vic,i was wondering who would beat me to posting this great tune.wonderful improvising.your dressing warmer Lol

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Fred, getting kinda cold here in Holland,doesn't matter,the Music makes me warm inside together with all the wonderfull Jazz friends here on the Tube, don't let me spoil your intension of playing this tune,you'll bring along your own wonderfull improvising Fred,and I'll be listening, Vic.

[Chordwayze]

Flowing lines, nice chordal passages too. Love the way you play inside the changes Victor. Splendid job. John

[Jazzguts]

Thanks John, I had a ball doing this one,thanks for your comment,glad you enjoyed,greetings Victor.

[webpainter]

Nice!!! 5*

[Jazzguts]

Thank you,greets Victor.

[scottbos68]

absolutely my favorite swing tune ever since i hard the miles 58 record - i liked how you played it

[Jazzguts]

Thank you, I always enjoy this piece ,you can put in soo many nice ideas,greets Vic.

[zneella]

flawlessly brilliant as always Victor.ill have to have a go at another jazzy one soon. really liked this. big 5*****

[Jazzguts]

Thank you Gavin, glad you enjoyed,tried out some ideas that I got from "Pauldil" (great guitarist) He's a humble man but what a player he is. greetings Victor.