And for all you naysayers that think that Wilkins is a one trick pony, check out his early '70s rendition of Naima. Not boring at all, grooving as always. So much so that his version was sampled in hip-hop. Think Howard Roberts vibe and you'll see.
@vecernicek2 though I see your caveat to traditionalists, not only guitarists listen to Wilkins, Alden, Bucky, or Bruno. They get called all the time by horn players and vocalists because they know how to accompany as well. I love Kurt as well as the next person, but don't deny the energy of the playing. If you were a horn player or soloist playing in front of Jack you'd be having fun. That's our first job, make the horns and vocals sound good where-ever their heads maybe (trad, contempory, bs).
I have listened to these guys a lot few years ago, and their music started to bore me in the sense that i didn´t get surprised by their playing. When listening to these guys after all the years of listening to them, I have a strong feeling that I have heard all those licks a few times. This hardly ever happens when I listen to Jim, Pat, or the young guys such as Wolfgang Muthspiel, Mikkel Ploug, Kurt Rosenwinkel or David Doruzka. But still, these guys such as Jack are masters of their craft.
Boring?? Not an adjective that i would attach to this....how do you feel about Scotty Anderson's version of this tune? Maybe this isn't your cup of tea? It's not my favoite tune, but jeez....these are great players!!
Great playing!
rayjohnsonQ 2 days ago
And for all you naysayers that think that Wilkins is a one trick pony, check out his early '70s rendition of Naima. Not boring at all, grooving as always. So much so that his version was sampled in hip-hop. Think Howard Roberts vibe and you'll see.
pickinstone 10 months ago
@vecernicek2 though I see your caveat to traditionalists, not only guitarists listen to Wilkins, Alden, Bucky, or Bruno. They get called all the time by horn players and vocalists because they know how to accompany as well. I love Kurt as well as the next person, but don't deny the energy of the playing. If you were a horn player or soloist playing in front of Jack you'd be having fun. That's our first job, make the horns and vocals sound good where-ever their heads maybe (trad, contempory, bs).
pickinstone 10 months ago
Man he is great. I was at that show..i really miss the LIGS...for 10 bucks you saw the best of the best. Jack, see u at Bella Luna again soon!
xxmanx1 1 year ago
this guy is OK....on a level of ten he would be like four and a half.... But... Victor van Kampen is the master ....!
alzhammer1 1 year ago
Great player and a damn fine human being.
carvetop01 1 year ago
I have listened to these guys a lot few years ago, and their music started to bore me in the sense that i didn´t get surprised by their playing. When listening to these guys after all the years of listening to them, I have a strong feeling that I have heard all those licks a few times. This hardly ever happens when I listen to Jim, Pat, or the young guys such as Wolfgang Muthspiel, Mikkel Ploug, Kurt Rosenwinkel or David Doruzka. But still, these guys such as Jack are masters of their craft.
vecernicek2 2 years ago
Boring?? Not an adjective that i would attach to this....how do you feel about Scotty Anderson's version of this tune? Maybe this isn't your cup of tea? It's not my favoite tune, but jeez....these are great players!!
646879 2 years ago
beautiful player and a beautiful person too!!!
ihroch 2 years ago
Some of them have! Have a look at Benedetto website. This is a Benedetto.
vecernicek2 2 years ago