Study No.8 from "The Art of Two Line Improvisation" by Jimmy Wyble. Performed by classical guitarist William Ghezzi. Recorded Sept.15, 2007 at Dartmouth College. http://www.dartmouth.edu/~wghezzi
I studied with Jimmy back in the early 70's. He was such a great influence on me. I never realized how much because It has been so long. I heard some of the players performing his etudes and heard him play again and realized I use those bi-tonal movements all the time in my arrangements. I began studying jazz after 20 years of playing classical and Flamenco. Jimmy was the perfect choice. My other teachers were Howard Heitmeyer, Rene Heredia, and Vince Macaluso. I have been playing 52 years.
Bravo! I've had the original copy of Mr. Wyble's book since the mid 1980s. Subsequently, my friend David Oakes from GIT authored an new, edited edition and recorded a great rendition of these Etudes as a companion CD. Highly recommended to everyone who wants to add more counterpoint to their jazz arrangements.
@lougar1
Lu,
I can hear Jimmy W in your playing but never knew it until now. Your phrasing is very influenced by him; as well as dynamics.
jazziackeys 10 months ago
I studied with Jimmy back in the early 70's. He was such a great influence on me. I never realized how much because It has been so long. I heard some of the players performing his etudes and heard him play again and realized I use those bi-tonal movements all the time in my arrangements. I began studying jazz after 20 years of playing classical and Flamenco. Jimmy was the perfect choice. My other teachers were Howard Heitmeyer, Rene Heredia, and Vince Macaluso. I have been playing 52 years.
lougar1 10 months ago
GREAT!!!!!
MrFredAndrade 1 year ago
Jimmy Wyble. What a genius. Nice playing William!
Rogeetar 1 year ago
Beautiful. Jimmy Wyble is a genius and this recording does him justice. Thank you for you interpretation.
tycoljr 2 years ago
Bravo! I've had the original copy of Mr. Wyble's book since the mid 1980s. Subsequently, my friend David Oakes from GIT authored an new, edited edition and recorded a great rendition of these Etudes as a companion CD. Highly recommended to everyone who wants to add more counterpoint to their jazz arrangements.
SPGGuitar251 2 years ago
I agree, very well done!
Rotitomato 2 years ago
Bravo William! very welldone. I'd love to find some of Jimmy's playing and/or arrangements of standards or popular tunes.
cliffworks4321 4 years ago