Adam Levy - Jazz Guitarist & Sideman to the Stars - Ask Zac 174

[@everythingisopen]

1:15:45 strings 1:19:15 Pedalboard, catered for rando backline 1:22:32 Pedalboard close-up 1:22:55 sound check 1:26:32 Dry Adam rejects reverb. 1:15:45 strings Retro: Daddario EXL 145 12-54 swapped to plain .20 G. A flatwound period, great but drops some bite and teeth Nowadays: D'Addario Pure Nickel 12-51, still swapping G. BlueChip Pick TAD50-3R 1:19:15 Pedalboard, catered for rando backline Sonic Research tuner Radial bigshot a/b/y Electronic Audio Experiment limelight OD + boost Milkman reverb and tremolo

[@TwangThang57]

How could anyone not love Adam Levy? Beautiful player,...lovely human.

[@michaelthornburg7746]

I danced with my wife to “Come Away with Me” in May 2003. When the song ended I knelt in the middle of the dance floor and proposed. Twenty years later we still listen to that song and album together from time to time. So I have a lot of gratitude for Mr. Levy. Thank you for an awesome interview, Zac.

[@crubenbauer1]

Refreshing to see a gentle soul. Thanks

[@AskZac]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@goswo]

2 Gentlemen having a good and inspiring conversation. A pleasure to watch. Thank you!

[@AskZac]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@petertiffany8096]

Mr. Levy's personality is different, but his playing reminds me somehow of Bill Frisell. Would be neat to see them play together. Nice interview. Mr. Levy seems like a nice guy.

[@markrollinger5366]

I agree, similar in feel , but the sound shaping is just his touch.

[@kevindean1327]

I initially saw Mr Levy on 5 watt world and was very impressed with his persona. Super dude!!!

[@hoagyguitarmichael]

I remember having lunch with Adam one day in San Francisco when "Give Me One Reason" came on the radio. It was surreal.

[@AskZac]

So good to have lunch with you

[@hoagyguitarmichael]

@@AskZac You too. Highlight of the trip.

[@TheFeelButton]

Great interview! Cheers Zac and Adam!!

[@percyplumlight1854]

This one is special Zac. Thanks.

[@codyhudman2763]

Great interview Zac! I've only recently discovered Adam Levy and have fallen in love with his playing. So concise, tasteful and musical. I say "discovered" loosely, because apparently I've been a huge fan of his work without knowing who it was playing all those great licks.

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

What a pedigree! And to still be playing your Bar Mitzvah guitar! Outstanding! Glad to meet you Adam! :)

[@x2mars]

Nice opening music from Adam!

[@portsideguitar1981]

Wow, what a cool start with his Granddad. As most of the best in their field, Adam seems humble, kind and down to earth. Great to hear this chat.

[@insulartomb]

Wonderfully informative interview but the cherry on top is that 335 through your beautiful Harvard! That middle position especially was to die for, wow.

[@EllisGordon33]

Really enjoyed this one. Even that "Clunker Amp."

[@mattwoodland5433]

His work with Norah Jones was amazing.

[@THEItchybruddah]

Zac, you’re my favorite interrogator. Long time fan of Adam. The Joey Barron connection was kinda mind blowing. His journey has indeed been amazing. I find the best content to be both informative AND inspiring. You ring both those bells VERY consistently. Thanks as always!

[@AskZac]

Wow, thanks!

[@frankzucco6709]

Wonderful interview with a musician of great talent and integrity. Adam didn’t mention it but Laurence Juber’s wife is the daughter of Sherwood Schwartz, creator of Gilligan’s Island. For which his grandfather wrote the theme song. Thanks for putting this interview out!

[@livingestudiolivesessions5787]

Thanks Zac! love how you get the best of the Artist in your interviews, playes like this changed my life and your take on intwerview them makes that too! . I love norah but i got to say that Adam IS the sound of the first record... such a heartbreak to know why he had to leave.

[@fivewattworld]

Two of my favorite humans hanging out and talking guitar!

[@AskZac]

Thanks, Keith!!

[@admarhermans1]

Great player and humanoïd! Such a nice demeanor. I wish my guitar-buddies had some of that... 🤣 🖖

[@FXSTC]

What was the opening song that Adam played. Beautiful! Great interview Zac!

[@davedewees]

Blueberry Blonde

[@FXSTC]

@@davedewees You nailed-it.....thank you!

[@mroche1088]

Great conversation!

[@haydensmith1638]

Amazing interview

[@markrollinger5366]

Hi Adam, thanks for all the good thoughts! Your input & playing has really opened my ears! I played Classical for many years, & also a jazz lover, especially classic Blue Note catalog You mentioned Jim Campalongo, New to me! Got me on to "Spanish Eyes". This tune & Rye Cooder, young , w/Flacco J. has given me a new approach to Jazz. We can learn so much from a " simple" I - IV - V, A breath of fresh air.

[@markrollinger5366]

Maria Elena! Young Rye C, beautiful history.

[@musicman1976]

Another Great Interview. Such a humble man!! What are you using to mic this episode? Sounds Great even with his soft speaking

[@AskZac]

wireless mics

[@briannacery9939]

That 335 sounds fantastic!

[@mrmoa]

I really see a lot of similarities between Adam’s playing and the way you approach your channel. Substance over flash, generosity, informed by deep listening

[@arlan2620]

Next year's album - Ironic Honky Tonk! Can't wait!

[@arlan2620]

Great interview! BTW, I'd love an Adam Levy blues album.

[@jfilet]

good stuff!

[@AskZac]

Glad you liked it!

[@nicko6710]

Adam is a jem

[@Colinjohnmusic]

Superb. Hubert as a warped Charley Patton record!

[@stevie6423]

Zac… always thought you had a great voice…still do…but I could listen to Adam Levy recite tablature ;)

[@TwangThang57]

Roger Borys still offers a Jimmy Wyble model.

[@ronblackburn308]

They should have included Adam working with Jackson Browne.

[@everythingisopen]

1:12:29 kind of flush wink wink, go get vintage guitars cracked me up, don't know why

[@jeffsquires6620]

Great tone on the 335.