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@3rdwaverider That's different indeed. I had to listen a second time before I even recognized the Beatles song in it 🙂 . But it is a very original approach and I liked it. Thanks for sharing. Wim.

@NeilES335 kicked-off the Beatles set so I thought throw another 45 on the turntable. I first heard this interpretation at a live show in Portland - a tribute to Grant Green by guitarists Dan Balmer and Dan Faehnle. The next day, I transcribed Grant Green's cover from his 1966 album that featured the tune as the title track. It's different. You will either like it or you won't ... but that's jazz! https://soundcloud.com/user-109335979/i-want-to-hold-your-hand

Love that song @NeilES335 ! And your melody line was clear and the on the beat ... plus, we get to hear you improvise on this one! So glad you added this to the set list. Lets see if we can keep it rolling.

@3rdwaverider @Nutty 1 and others who gave me a Like; thank you so much for your kind comments. @3rdwaverider I especially appreciate the feedback. These points are just what I've been working on... clear articulation of each note, allowing the right notes to ring out, others muted as appropriate. I should also mention, credit for this arrangement goes to the great contemporary jazz guitarist, Frank Vignola, Truefire Jazz Studio. ps.@3rdWaverider I did post a Beatles song previously; "Till there Was You"

Nice work with this tune, @NeilES335. Your chord voicings in particular stand out. Your touch is excellent. I can hear each note in the chord clearly and the voice leading is always going the right direction. Merry Christmas!