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  1. Yes, thats true. I probably would go back, as the venue was a more "family friendly" place, and the players were very welcoming too. I hope I get the chance to practise with the other guitarist a bit first on the songs he/I want to play. I wouldn't play that Georgetown venue, and having been there, I understand your reluctance Doug. Anyway, I have a few weeks before the next one... wish it was closer.
  2. Hello Friends; Well, I finally played my first ' jazz gig / jam session ' in a public venue. Some may recall I've been looking for quite a while for the right players and setting. I recently found a jazz trio (on Facebook ) that plays Sundays regularly at a cafe' , about 45 min drive away. They invite basically anyone to come and play whatever instrument and style they play. After contacting the leader, a jazz guitarist with 50 yrs of playing experience, and sharing some of my recordings and Jazz Studio collaboration videos, he was quite keen for me to attend. I practiced a few tunes ahead that I know well, and showed up early. The group was very friendly, & welcoming. There was a good drummer, bass player as well, who play together regularly. I listened for their 1st set, about 45 minutes, then sat in with them. We played a few tunes I had prepared for , Autumn Leaves, Black Orpheus, Summertime, and a G Blues. I stuck mostly to comping rhythm, except playing melody on Summertime, while the other players took turns soloing. I had a little trouble hearing the 'changes' , ( drums were loud, right behind me) but I was told I did very well. I though I could have played much better but for the first time I guess it was OK. There was also a very good trumpet player playing with us, which I really liked. So... it was overall a good learning experience ( 'diving into the deep end' as the leader put it) and great to meet and play with some good musicians. They invited me back anytime, so I left on a positive note. Next time ( a few weeks) I'll know more of what to expect. Cheers; Neil
  3. Im sure you'll have a great time and learn a lot Doug 🙂 Neil
  4. That's very interesting Steve, as you have some really nice instruments, like your trusty ES335 ( that I believe you've had since college) I'd have to agree though that an acoustic guitar ( or acoustic/ Electric, like my Taylor 224ceK- Dlx) would be the was to go, first the reasons you've stated. I would be tough to give up my ES335! Kindest Regards; Neil
  5. I had the privilege recently to participate in a virtual collaboration with 8 other players from 5 countries in a jam of "Little Wing" ( Jimi Hendriks) These great players and I are all members of Frank Vignola's Jazz Studio on Truefire. We where all given the freedom to create our own solos, using acoustic flat top guitars I hope you enjoy it! It was fun to do 🙂
  6. Thanks very much for posting that link 😀 I really enjoyed listening to all of them... it's been years since I've heard them! (Yes Doug, I know the all 😉) It took me back to my Jr. High and high school days and my Mom's '9 transistor ' Sears pocket radio, my first guitar, and trying ( feebly) to emulate the Venturers. 'A blast 😃 from the past", as **** Clark used to say!
  7. @matonanjinI'd take a sizable chunk of cash for me to part with it! I've had it about 10 yrs, and the more I play it (lately every day) the more I love it. Cheers; Neil
  8. NeilES335

    Epiphone Broadway 02

    Indeed these are very nice guitars, especially the older models from the 1950's or older, which featured solid spruce tops, made in USA.
  9. A highly subjective topic ... greatest of all time at what genre? Jazz artist like Joe Pass, with his stunning chord melody playing, and Wes Montgomery's beautiful melodic ' octaves techniques are conspicuously absent from this so-called greatest list. If you've never heard either of them, do yourself a treat and like them up!
  10. Congratulations Gotto on getting out and playing in public with your band. I bet that is fun to do😆
  11. Thank you all for your kind comments. It certainly helps to play with excellent players. I've participated in several now, but this was my first as a Trio, and having the melody lead as well. They are fun to do, once you get the hang of it. I am looking forward to the next one 😉 . For the past year or so I've concentrated on learning jazz standards, both rhythm and melodies, and also learning the fretboard even better. I'm also working on a course for solo guitar on Chord Melody style arrangements (playing chords and melody simultaneously) . Lots of new chord shapes and harmonizations! Never stop learning😉 Cheers; Neil
  12. Doug; Thanks Doug😊 JP Cousineau plays a vintage Washburn, similar to a Gibson ES175.. He told me it's a hand made instrument made in Japan. N
  13. Thanks Wim; It was I think, our best one yet 🙂 . I'm glad you enjoyed it! All three parts, audio and video were recorded in separate locations, and later mixed to produce the video.
  14. Here's my latest Jazz Studio collaboration; "That's All". This time featuring two fine Canadian jazz guitarists, JP Cousineau (Montreal Quebec), Dan Kozar (Windsor, Ontario) and myself. What a treat to play with these gentlemen. We hope you enjoy listening!

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