Vic plays" Pennies from Heaven"(Johnston/Burke)

[9iwthyh6]

Wow. Your style on this reminds me of my old guitar teacher in Chicago, Stu Pierce, who played what he called "Melody In Chords".

You are a master. Do you have any recordings for sale?

[Jazzguts]

@9iwthyh6 Thanks,check out my WebSite and there you'll find background info,Vic.

[surfeygirl08]

HOW?????????

[Jazzguts]

Hi Surfey... WHAT????

[JohnnyGoo]

Amazing, Victor! Beautiful rendition and dedication; very fitting! I love your work, thank you for sharing with the world your wonderful gift.

All the best, Adrian

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Adrian, my pleasure, Jazz is simply worth all the work and dedication, cause it's founded in a solid tradition,it will always be around,greets Vic.

[Coldock]

Hi. Victor You are one hell of a Jazz guitarist. I have been trying my hand at this jazzy stuff for a few years now but I am still struggling. Have you any advice on easy standards to learn first.

Thanks for a fantastic Youtube resource for Jazz musicians.

From Colin in England

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Colin, much appreciated, well take a few easy tunes like"Blue Bossa" Autumn Leaves" "Tune up' where the chord progressions are limited to one or two modulations(change of key) and be shure to learn your scales and 2-5-1 progressions in major and minor(very important) and play real slow at first with full concentration on melody and phrasing, Greetings and lots of success,Vic.

[JensHausmann]

Very nice playing and a cool sound

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Jens,glad you enjoyed,always welcome to my channel,greets Vic.

[funkymitty]

"Pennies from Heaven"...Very great dedication.

Probably, it's a touching melody for you. Truly beautiful tune.

Greeting,

Mitty

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Mitty, always great hearing from you,glad you enjoyed my rendition of this great Standard,have a great weekend,Vic.

[DieselBodine]

Love this tune, Vic. I used to play this one real fast and sing it like Rudy Vallée. I love your smooth, relaxed version. Sounds like hittin' the Jazz Club for real, man! 8-)

[Jazzguts]

Hi Scott, I can imagine you doing it in that way, the nice thing bout all these Standards is you can fool around with them and make your own thing, I agree this tune has a fine chord progression and really invites for free melodic invention,thanks for dropping in,brother,Vic.

[JogiBass]

What a nice way to say hello to a friend now living in another world, Vic. You're able to express the warmest feelings and give us others the impression of easyness at the same time. True friendship, true music. Greetz and respect, Jogi

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Jogi, I have many nice recordings of us playing together, I'm glad I have them as a fantastic memory, memories of a great musician. thanks for your great friendship.look in your Flagstaff guest book, Greets Amigo also to Angele,Vic.

[JogiBass]

Many thx! I really hope that we'll have the opportunity to meet one day!

[AnchoriteProductions]

As smooooth and as rich as ice cream Vic, and just as delicious! A great heart felt dedication. What a wonderful way to honor your friend and colleague. 5*+ -Derek

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Derek,I never actually played this one with him,but I feel he's listening and giving his approval, thanks for fine comment,Greets Vic.

[amazongift]

Great version Victor, great to chill out to, and wonderfully played 5*****...Mel

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Mel,great hearing from you,I'm glad with your Stars cause some people are giving me much less, as you can see. Thanks for listening,greetings Vic.

[4DRY4N]

Very nice and relaxing piece, 5* A.D. :)) thanks for sharing jimmymccombs

[johnvankampen]

Hi Vic, Nice relaxed tune and well formulated improvisation, liked it allot and 5* it is. Greets, John (Willemstad)

[Jazzguts]

Thanks John,always great hearing from you, things are starting to fall into place on other fronts,read my last mail,will soon phone you,love to Mams and Merle,greets Vic.

[kiaweking]

So sweet and slow and full with emotion. Sorry for the passing of your friend Victor. Your cherished memories will always keep him close with you. It is hoped that you will take what you have learned and pass it on to a new generation of Jazz lovers.

Aloha,

Thomas

[Jazzguts]

Thomas, great comment man, all what I've learned(and that's a lot) I carry with me, and it's my task (obligation) to pass it to the younger generation, very important to keep this Art-form Alive, check out my new composition: Sombras de Madrugada,think you might like it,greets Vic.

[stuffthings7635]

sorry about your friend man, sounds good though, nice tone with a nice tune

[Jazzguts]

Thanks stuffthings, yeah that's life man,the memories remain and they're worth soo much,greets Vic.

[jwwetzel]

Fantastic tribute - I'm really enjoying that warmmm sound coming out!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks James, yeah those fat round wounds are doing their job,thanks for dropping in,greets Vic.

[RtotheOY]

mooi werk vic!

really enjoyed it!

cheers roy

[Jazzguts]

Dank je Roy, you're welcome man,greets Vic.

[jimmymccombs]

NICE SOUND MAN

[Jazzguts]

Thanks jimmymccombs,much obliged man,glad you enjoyed,greets Vic.

[justherewatching]

very nice to rember your friend this way.great playing.5 stars.mary

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Mary,a good friend he was indeed,and will always remain,greets Vic.

[jazzconnoisseur]

Nice! (What's new?)  :)

[Jazzguts]

Hi connoisseur,this Video is new and my improvisation on it,you dig? Greets Vic.

[AndanteLargo]

Dear Vic! As always a great pleasure to listen to you. Some minutes of pure relaxation.

Regards,

Per-Olov

[Jazzguts]

Hi Per, I love playing ballads, as you state; relaxation and inspiration of the Soul, yeah that's my thing, greets Vic.

[yarods]

nice prestation as usual , compliment Vic, friendly patrick

[HitomiImaizumi]

wow,nice performance!!!

wonderful song...

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Hitomilmaizumi, I've played it with much pleasure,you're welcome,greets Vic.

[hirondelle3]

oooh year!!!thanks,bravo!!

[Jazzguts]

hirondelle3,thanks for reaction,greets Vic.

[robbisan]

Ciao Victor, this video is "delizioso"

Un saluto Roberto.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Roberto,also a delizioso comment my friend,greets Vic.

[glennmach]

Victor ,Great guitar playing of this great standard *Pennies from Heaven*,you play with feeling my friend and nice warm chords..5 *****..Marc Jones Vocalist..Los Angeles,U.S.A.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Marc, a jazzer like yourself can appreciate this Stuff, I think this is also a nice tune for your vocal repertoire,thanks for commenting,Vic.

[glennmach]

Hello Vic,I Agree I love the Pop/Jazz Standard's.They are always making a come.I would sing this song to myself at home.Hey maybe we should do a Duet together one of these day under *Roeleke Productions*..: )Smile!..Great video again Vic!..Marc Jones..Vocalist..U.S.A.

[glennmach]

Error on last comment: THEY ARE ALWAYS MAKING A COME BACK,I left (BACK) out. Sorry,Typing to fast again...Marc Jones...U.S.A.

[mettanc]

groovalicious!!!!!

michael

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Michael, thankisious,greets Vic.

[woodytfc]

sorry to hear about the loss of your friend Vic - that was a very touching song for you to dedicate and you played it perfectly absolutely beautiful 5* best regards my friend and greetings from across the pond.

[LZNico]

that is feeling my friend, AWESOME nice song... see you

[Jazzguts]

LZNico,thanks a lot, had to do something meaningful for my very good friend,all the best,Vic.

[greenlentils]

I'm really sorry for the loss of your friend, he must have been a great musician, and great person.

I see you have a piano on the left, do you use it in your backing tracks, or is it done by software? Why don't you make a solo piano video?

[Jazzguts]

Hi Greenlentis, thanks for your comment, yes John was an inspiration,the playing together always fruitful and high lighted by very special moments, it was all about sharing,the backing tracks are done by software,greets Vic.

[AN54GEL]

We All that follow your work in youtube we regret his death. If he was your friend I'm sure that he was a great musician and a great person. Greetings Victor.

Angel

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Angel, a friends loss still echoes along for years to come, words, moments,thoughts, ideas, quite an inspiration this man was,learned a lot from him,greets Vic.

[freddym223]

so very tasty!i love the way you took off at 1:35! lots of nice licks all the way through!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Freddy, one of the Jazz veterans on the Tube,always love reading your comments,thanks for listening Amigo,more than welcome,Vic.

[francoprs]

Another beautiful piece played with great feelings. Sorry to hear about your friend, Vic! Unfortunately this is life, we all got to go through it and like a flower, can soddenly be blown away in a second. My attitude is to live my life for today and deal with tomorrow when the day comes.

I have lost dear ones and friends in their prime too. Get yourself a smile and spread joy and harmony among us.

Regards,

Franco

[Jazzguts]

Yes Franco very true,let's cross that Bridge when we get there,and we will get there, only where and when is still a great mystery,let's play Music in the meanwhile,it's the best we can do,greets my friend,Vic.

[donPabloArturo]

Good Afternoon Victor.

What hearfelt informacion. Is good to have a friends. And all lost is pain. But music is good healt for our pains and troubles.

God bless You

Artur

[Jazzguts]

Very right Arthur, I wrote the same to a Dutch comment,I'm so glad I have my Music as soothing medicine, thanks a lot my friend,Victor.

[jbfan2000]

sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you

[Jazzguts]

Thanks jbfan2000, much appreciated and the best to you,Vic.

[eddiegrey]

What a wonder way to share the memory of your friend and your shared joy for music...condolences on your loss, but joys for the priceless times shared...greets Eddie

[Jazzguts]

Very well put Eddie with the knowledge that one day we all have to leave,and so right,those times remain in me for the rest of time,fantastic,greets my friend,Vic.

[sunriverperson]

Victor,

Heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your friend. Many before me have given much better tribute to your loss so I can only give my condolences. I'm sure that the "pennies' in the heaven are being given back in more ways that just money with the memories you must have of your friendship. Be at peace, my friend.

Rich

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Rich, of course Money isn't the issue, it was a Spiritual click, and when will a person like that come by again? but let's cherish the great moments, that are still felt as an energy soothing the Soul,greets Vic.

[cataclysmichael]

Very nice Victor. I'm sorry about your loss, hopefully they have youtube in heaven :P

[Jazzguts]

Hi Michael well even without that,he'll be playing his balls off,that's for sure,LOL,greets Vic.

[HecChavez]

excelente chord melody felicidades!!!

[Jazzguts]

Gracias mi Amigo de Mexico, saludos desde Hollanda,Vic.

[dronai]

So Smoooth, Your friend is onto his next journey. Jazz heaven

[Jazzguts]

Yes Dronai,very well put,to a next level,let these thoughts comfort us,greets Vic.

[vibeman27]

Vic, man I am sorry for your loss, expecially at this time. I myself, was given an extension of life just the day before. Had that operation and am in recovery now. Expected to make healthful recovery. Second doc follow-up visit next Monday. I love this tune and the tempo of which you are playing. :-)

Bruce

[Jazzguts]

Hi Bruce, I'm really glad for you man,I can Imagine what you've been through, John was such an inspiration every time we got together, for weeks I could think on all those ideas I got in one single session,take care my friend,Vic.

[WillRogersNow]

victor - You swing so hard at this slow tempo. What a gift you have. Sorry about the loss of your friend. I'm sure it is sad. But you know, old guitarists never die they just get "transposed". You friend is now playing in a higher key. Sent with sympathy and affection. Play on my brother, play on.

[Jazzguts]

Hi Lance,your humor always shines through and that's what I like of you, you're a special guy, yes transposed he certainly is, to key that can't be found in our earthly repertoire, how will it be there in Heaven,I'm curious,greets Vic.( Don't worry I'll be round for a while).

[turkamine]

What a great tribute, your friend may be smiling down playing along. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Turkamine, I sure hope so man,that would be great,jamming in Heaven,the ultimate thing,continuing our mission,greets Vic.

[angelgordito0727]

Nice melody as always you play. It was romantic for me that I woke up this morning and then I signed in yt and I found you in the first uploaded videos. You made my day so romantic! Exellent sound AWESOME***** CONGRATS!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks angelgordito, glad that you liked my interpretation of this fine Standard, all the best and till soon,Vic.

[sguitar]

Great tribute with wonderful playing...I'm sure he loves it!! A big hug Sarah

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Sarah, I played at his funeral and though it was very emotional, I pulled it off and the energy was great,for all people and the family,big hug,Vic.

[lewisgreenbaba]

Precious slow timing on this tune.

Perfect, measured & fine playing Vic.

Nice tribute.

[Jazzguts]

Hi Lewis..beautiful,subtle, comment,asif you're playing yourself,greets Vic.

[BocaFriend]

I'm so sorry for the sadness which inspired this "heavenly" (and heaven-bound) tribute.

I can't imagine a lovelier way in which to

honor your collaborative friendship. With

prayers for John, and all the broken hearts

he left behind, take comfort in his peace.

~Terry

[Jazzguts]

Hi Terry, thanks I will take comfort but I know it takes time, for such a meaningful,deep friendship to transform to something else, let's say an energy that will last throughout my life and will never be forgotten but ever cherished,greetings Vic.

[viniguitarjazz]

hi Vic Plays !!bélissimo !

[Jazzguts]

Thanks viniguitar..glad you enjoyed my friend,always welcome,Vic.

[mSmirasol]

nice*

[Barklord]

I'm sorry about the loss of your friend. Great tribute.

I love that Epiphone!

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Blacklord,much appreciated,I'm i love with her too,greets Vic.

[Chordwayze]

Victor, my friend, my condolences; it does alter perspective on life for sure. Think of the happy times, of which there must have been many and John remains alive in your spirit. This is a fine tribute and a tasteful, considered solo for us all. Thank you..

Regards

John

[Jazzguts]

Thanks John, he will remain in my spirit and very alive,we learned soo much from each other,both of us had certain ideas and when we came together there was always something in the air,a great atmosphere,boy am I going to miss him,much appreciated my friend,greets Vic.

[Bflatblues55]

Hello. I can only imagine what it was like for you to play at your friends funeral; a difficult task indeed. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Your tribute here for him is beautiful and heartfelt ... not to mention completely perfect in every musical way.

Lovely.

And thank you to Roeleke for this share... thank you many times over.

[Jazzguts]

Thank you so much Carol, he was a great person,learned so much from him,always original,fresh ideas, and in return I learned him walkin bass on the guitar,that was some music we where making,good thing I've got many recordings,also live with audience, greets Vic.

[pauldil]

Your solo is well-paced and the note choices are very tasteful. My most sincere condolances on the loss of your friend. Thanks for sharing this tribute to him.

Paul

[Jazzguts]

thanks Paul,I thought this was a fine tribute tune, he was an incredible guitarist and I've learned so much from his concepts,what a great loss man,greets my friend,Victor.

[BoeckmannLudwig]

Beautiful playing and great tone, Vic!

5*

Martin

[Jazzguts]

Thanks Martin,glad you liked it,always welcome man,greets Vic.

[fradry]

Relax!!Grazie..

[Sjaak]

Poeh. Daar wordt je even stil van.

[Jazzguts]

Ja Sjaak,dat is ook het leven,blij dat ik mijn muziek heb,een grote troost,groet Vic.

[Twirretwarre]

Victor, how sad that John died so suddenly.

You made a wonderful tribute to him with this great tune! Must also be a great loss for you!

Yes, Victor, as you say, it makes a great difference in life when this happens close to you.

Rest in Peace, John!

Roeleke

[Jazzguts]

Roeleke, I also played with Marine Albertsboer(contrabass) at his funeral, I had to heavily meditate before to control my emotions,one of the hardest things in my life,but I'm glad I did it for him his wife and family, thanks dear friend,we must cherish life everyday, Vic.

[Twirretwarre]

I know Victor, you had to rise above the sad situation.

I played the organ during the service of my Dad's funeral, and even played the organ at George his, for one song, because my friend was not able to sing, so I have chosen than to play a small organ in front of the church. It was as if I didn't play both times, but as if it was played through me, do you recognize the feeling?

Proud of you my friend that you did it!!

A great comfort to the family! Roeleke