Howard Roberts - Angel Eyes (audio only)

Great jazz guitar.
Howard Roberts (1929-1992) performs 'Angel Eyes' at Donte's in Los Angeles in 1968, feat. Dave Grusin, Tom Scott, Chuck Berghofer, John Guerin, Pete Christlieb & John Gross.

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[Modes9]

I give it three stars. I want to hear bebop...not a ballad. For that matter, I was hoping for an actual video where you could SEE him play this stuff. The playing is great, though.

[maxvolwassen]

Thanks for your comment!

Concerning the video, yes indeed I have noticed this is quite an issue among HR fans, I suggest you talk to cliffworks4321 about this.

Concerning the music, I'm really a Howard Roberts newb but I felt this song had to be shared. (: Don't really know other work.

[DanielBatchelar]

I used to work with H.R. on his jazz improvisation column for Guitar Player. He was a great guy, absolutely a one-of-a-kind. H.R. grew up in Arizona and learned a lot about the blues and jazz by playing in a roadhouse on the "wrong side of the tracks." He wins a Downbeat award and becomes a (creative) studio guitarist. Trains big names, goes on to found G.I.T. and M.I. Never had a bad word to say about anyone and always made you feel like you were better than you were. H.R. will be missed.

[rolandsteph]

Modes9,

Angel Eyes was meant to be a ballad. Fast music is not necessarilly the most beautiful. Although there is a place for fast music. But, not on Angel Eyes.

[cliffworks4321]

@DanielBatchelar hey dan pls get in touch with me thanks cliff in tokyo

[cliffworks4321]

@DanielBatchelar hey dan good to find you again, i wrote to u see in mail, tks cliff in tokyo

[herbiesnerd]

He was my dads guitar teacher in the 50's. Dad went to his apartment in L.A. for the lessons. My dad is 81 now and still plays those beautiful jazz chords HR taught him.

[paulyrulo1]

@Modes9 This is a great version of the one he released on his original albums.....very tasty and he shows off some of his special techniques. Nice change of pace for this rendition. Long live HR.

[GeorgiaBoy1961]

@30percentplusreturns: This version is terrific, but for my money, Wes Montgomery's version with the Wynton Kelly Trio on "Full House: Live at Tsubo's Cafe" (1963) is the best rendition. Wes does it as a beautiful chord melody with subtle bass and drums on the improv section. HR was definitely a "bad dude" on guitar, an absolute killer. Always regret not seeing him live.

[GeorgiaBoy1961]

I own several 1960s HR jazz albums and count them as classics of the genre. he's one of those guys who went into the studios and didn't perform on his own enough to be recognized by the public as he should have been. Similar to another genius of jazz guitar - Barry Galbraith - in that respect. HR, you are missed...

[stratakat]

Back in 1983 I Auditioned for Howard at GIT, he suggested I would only be reviewing everything i already knew. and Suggested instead I got to "Dick Grove" and Study with Dick. I did, the rest is History. Thanks Howard, you were the MAN... this dedication is for you!!!

[pitou723]

no comment...

[MDABE80]

So tasteful...I learned him the late fiftys. Not many like this guy around anymore.