Wes Montgomery and Me - Mark Whitfield
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Uploaded by JazzVideoGuy on Oct 11, 2010
http://www.billytaylorjazz.com presents Mark Whitfield, who talks about how he came to play the guitar, and demonstrates his influences, including Freddie Green (Count Basie's rhythm section mate), playing acoustic vs. electric guitar, Django Reinhardt, and Wes Montgomery. Then, with Billy Taylor's Trio, Mark plays "Freddie Freeloader," the style of Wes.
Mark Whitfield, guitar; Billy Taylor, piano, Chip Jackson, bass; and Steve Johns, drums.
Recorded 12/10/97.
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have i been living under a rock? This guy is brilliant!!! Just discovering the world of jazz and the guitarists that go with it:)
1 year ago 10
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Great video, thank you !! *except for the ad*
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The reason why great jazz musicians and their faithful are always under the radar is because we don't relish in publicity the way pop stars crave it. As they say, if you want to find true treasure, you gotta dig it up. Jazz musicians prefer to stay true to their vocation and perfect their craft. Awards and respect from their peers are just bonuses.
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Jazz guitar very well summed up. Mark Whitfield is really good and he has followed faithfully in the footsteps of Wes Montgomery. I'll never be as good as Wes or Mark but it does inspire me to keep practicing. Thanks for this great video.
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Great clip - taught me about different guitar styles (I love Wes!:)) followed by a great jam of Freddy Freeloader - Nice!
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Oh yeah you bad young man! Keep it coming we need more greats like you!
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The great Billy Taylor played with Wes Montgomery on more than one occasion, and so this completes the circle, having Mark Whitfield play in Wes' style with Billy accompanying him. Mark's been experimenting with other styles besides jazz, so good to hear him "come home" to bebop. Thanks for a great clip, JVGuy...
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Mark Whitfield made quite a splash in jazz with his debut LP "The Marksman," and has been carrying the torch since then. The title tune from "The Marksman" shows an in-depth mastery of George Benson's style that few have attained. I've seen him live, and he is the real deal. Good to see this video...
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I didn't know that guy was gonna sit down at the piano and start playing with him!
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sp2834aa 4 months ago
@sp2834aa So glad you like it!
JazzVideoGuy 4 months ago