Autumn leaves - Achim Kohl - Jazz Guitar Improvisation with chord solo and tabs

played with my Gibson ES 137 Custom, the chord solo starts at 2:31,
If you want to play a transcription of this solo, go to www.klangfarbe...

[@freeman3061]

No one wakes up and one day plays that good. What people dont see is the day in and day out effort and instruction. DONT GIVE UP FUTURE JAZZERS

[@raph2k01]

Unbelievably expressive chord solo, so much tension built, and such a sweet release. Beautiful playing.

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thanks, good ears btw

[@quentinmitchell3047]

Wowh didn’t expect to see a phil elverum PFP here

[@melindasmayhem]

guitar orgasm

[@leadriffer]

that chord changes..... im crying..

[@kurtcameron7562]

his left had was just a blur at times lol

[@infinitenumeric7235]

The good thing is the right hand pattern is understandable.

[@rainofficial1924]

@@infinitenumeric7235 I always find the tuning and then watch persons right hand to understand rythim and muting, after that everything becomes much more easy to play

[@eohippusone]

I enjoy his improv, very jazzy! Also, the tone of that guitar/amp setup. Great!

[@Sancte_Benedicte]

The clarity with which he moves up and down the scales is to be admired. As a guitarist of 15 years, this takes an incredible amount of precision, and keeps reminding me to keep practicing.

[@bsnf-5]

Time don't matter as much. I've been playing guitar for more than 15 years, and I still can't play many techniques and I struggle to solo over more complicated standards (like for example Giant Steps). Like you said, practice is crucial, and I don't really like to practice. Lead guitar is tough, especially in jazz. In rock and blues you don't need that much knowledge and theory (although practice and skill still applies, just lower level of intellectual effort).

[@dennisvilakazidrummer4732]

I love autumn leaves... Listening all the way in SOUTH AFRICA. I'm so enjoying this guitar solo. thumbs up Achim Kohl.

[@asianlydian]

wtf

[@tirtayansen173]

+overclockeador lol

[@AndreHIRTZ]

Dennis Vilakazi Drummer .

[@akmalhakimsabri3825]

Dis I like

[@petertomlinson8913]

Greetings from Cape Town

[@akitan8493]

まず聞いてとにかく心地よい。哀愁の漂い枯葉なのにリラックスできて気持ちが楽しくなる。

[@alexanderrigo9190]

Veľmi profesionálne zahráte. Ja milujem takúto hudbu. 👍

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thanks!

[@humanbeing5300]

Best version of this tune I’ve ever heard, I can finally understand and hear the melody and what the songs all about

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thanks! Kind regards

[@hauphuongpham5659]

I love how you still reply after all these years. Keep up the great work🥳

[@johndoe-lj9jp]

That chord solo was probably the most impressive piece of guitar playing I've ever seen

[@ryancorcoran6011]

That chord change at 3:04 is unreal

[@tijpete_and_the_magic]

Ryan Corcoran it’s like... a solo but with chords!

[@rimbasumatra7181]

Maybe you mean 3.00

[@gusfring8405]

Im gonna cry i cant do that

[@TheDCGuitar13]

That part from 00:00-4:23 was unreal!

[@jeffpagel8178]

I can never get enough of Autumn Leaves. Your playing - while technically amazing - still conveys the beauty and wistfulness of the tune. Thank you for the beautiful arrangement - it is a thing of joy!

[@adamszew]

Jazz is a style of music characterized by the blending of several different time signatures that creates a unique feel. Though complex, jazz is instantaneously recognized for its complexity and its mood/tone. This is a very great improvisation that passes the time quickly due to its fluidity and cleanness. Very impressed with this!

[@mrjamesgrimes]

I’m most impressed by his phrasing and feel playing this. This man is playing 170 bpm and making eighth notes with a slight swing feel seem like a walk in the park.

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thank you all for over 2 million views!! That's really amazing for me, because it's a jazz solo and not a pop song. Best regards to all of you, wherever you are . . .

[@freddiemercury4552]

You are amazing. I learn a lot from you. Love your style. I always will come back to watch this video.

[@akhilss61]

1 chord per beat(jazz) > 4 chords a song(pop)

[@DrOzerUralCakc]

now it's almost 3 and half million. congrats.

[@damiang8620]

Thank you for this version of this classic. You are Amazing!

[@christiaaanC7]

3.5 million views and counting...

[@vanjaradulovic8656]

The guitar sound just the way it looks, wonderful

[@Henry-po8rj]

Sure is different compaired to your everyday shredding.

[@salzulli6290]

Henry2962 I'm a blues guitarist that steps into the realm of hard rock occasionally, I'm actually trying to incorporate jazz style fast playing and chord solos into my style to give it a bit more of a unique style.

[@Henry-po8rj]

Good luck with that, jazz chords and scales are really difficult imo.Sal Zulli

[@salzulli6290]

Henry2962 I noticed that, but once I get the hang of it it won't be hard, especially since you can see how fast he makes those chords

[@starchild692]

I don't know what you mean with '' unique'' cause everybody is unique in their playing even if you just keep playing Blues you are unique but if you mean to come up with a completely unique style unfortunately that mix exists already it's fusion check Macalpine,Greg Howe,Frank Gambale,Oz Noy......

[@fabianramoshernandez3238]

Good song

[@arefick]

my friend loves this song very much

[@NMages20]

This type of music just makes me happy

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

😎

[@iknowwhereiam178]

this makes most metal solos sound like the solo from i wanna be sedated. well done

[@khanhdoan7813]

pagic Menis as a metalhead, I can confirm

[@diegotonkin1472]

jehfugerh

[@themoniathansnest5404]

ralph I’m a metal head but I like many genres and I can say that jazz guitar probably beats a lot of metal guitar in talent. I’m a big fan of the guitarists from animals as leaders and archspire because I find they seem to have a lot of talent and jazz influences

[@rishabhb2688]

TheMoniathansNest agreed

[@Dimebag-wx2rs]

ralph No

[@migueljasso1188]

I been playing for 8 years now and this is incredible! Cant even get close to it. The chord changes are way way harder than it looks and the fact that its was played so clean! Trying to start to get into jazz playing because its so smooth. This piece was awesome

[@ilyashakirzyanov6333]

Maybe adjust it the way you can play nearly that sound is the solution?)

[@Meusberg]

So beautiful. Always a joy watching a master guitarist!

[@BrandonScottSellner]

Outstanding, this is what guitar (and music) is all about. Inspiring to the musician and enjoyable for the listener. Very nice!

[@sturdychinfilms]

I'm now transcribing this for the 4th time. Every time I'm having difficulty incorporating something particular into my playing, I come back and find it's being used in some fashion in this solo. Such a wealth of information in one place. Great use of the melodic minor! Thank you again Achim!

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thanks! Best regards from Germany

[@adamjohnson5307]

Truly amazing. Nothing sounds better on a guitar than jazz and blues.

[@abc3631]

One of the best guitar solos of the track out there. Quite interesting how you play outside but still outline the melody. Kudos

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thanks, best regards from Germany

[@richardjansen3838]

Such a beautiful sound, inventive chord passages, spontaneous and flawless.

[@DarthUnivers]

i like that when it builds tension and releases it softly.

[@briananthon5211]

Mr Kohl, I feel Mr Mottola is smiling down on you from above - he lives on in you - that was far beyond excellent.

[@chameleoncamo1554]

I may have to "borrow" some of these licks. An absolutely beautiful solo that has inspired me to write some solos over this piece

[@dhaerque]

That’s what it’s all about! Incorporate into your playing and do this with more songs and you’ll start sounding really good

[@user-hm5hg9jy2t]

This gibson sound heals my soul. The musician is fine, top.

[@hn4806]

Fantastic, incredible, impeccable, amazing, magical, intellectual, ... more than anything else, beautiful!

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

😇😎 Thanks!

[@matix-4622]

I remember being here before this was even at 1 million views, this is nostalgia

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Welcome back! 😎

[@salsaman247]

I love to hear jazz played this way. Your version of 'Blue Bossa' is great. It's so good to hear music that actually has a tune, rather than lots of fast playing with notes going all over the place. Well done Achim and thank you.

[@kevinshell4450]

Wow! This is so good! This style of playing is so difficult to master. So many intricate chord changes and complex jazz chords. You are incredibly talented and have deep knowledge of this instrument

[@paulyXvpf]

chord solo is unreal... I didn't know a human hand could contort like that. Fanstasic!

[@BinhNguyen-qj1cu]

One of the best jazz players I ' ve ever seen. Excellent. I play pop music but Love your jazz style you play

[@mrjimmienoone2130]

Sicher und swingend gespielt, mit frisch klingenden Ideen. Perfekt. Ganz grosses Gitarrenspiel.

[@laynaramascarenhas9310]

Só hoje voltei 4 vezes pra escutar esse hino 💕, que maravilha de música!!

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thanks, best regards from Germany😎

[@Snizzyyy]

Not even 1 false note played.. holy shit.. hats off to you sir

[@lushkordz6643]

the best version on guitar of this standard i've ever came across in 2 decades (if not 3!) NEXT LEVEL🏆 N MAYBE THE FINAL STOP 🤓

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thank you ! Best regards from Germany 😎

[@hughcrawford5799]

Wow!!! What can I say? Just WOW👍👍👍👍👍 Best version yet😃

[@thepickups414]

Absolutely amazing playing. Fabulous.

[@joshg.8706]

I always love it when I find an underrated channel

[@jaredharlin428]

There’s nothing better than some smooth jazz🙏🤌

[@Pap94]

I hear some influence from my two favorites, Barney Kessel(the chord melody) and Wes Montgomery( the octave playing). This is the best octave playing I have heard since Wes Montgomery. Achim, your version of Autumn Leaves is the best I have ever heard!

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

+Ken Stroud Thanks Ken, regards Achim

[@nathannguyen4440]

Congrats on 1,000,000 views, you really deserved it

[@guitarttimman]

Jazz is beautiful music man!!!

[@daboss1018]

Tim Rubin Halcomb, I agree, Jazz is very beautiful.

[@JesusGarcia-xu7rz]

Nathan Nguyen I

[@modelcitizen1977]

Your knowledge of, and facility with, chord harmony and extensions is inspiring.

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

A lifetime experience . . . Thanks

[@jtetrfs5367]

Even the atonal lines pivoted around a strong tonal centre, which made the performance great to listen to. Excellent stuff!

[@manuelramirez1365]

Beautiful execution I love the way you play jazz guitar my friend you are an excellent musician thanks for sharing!!!!

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thanks my friend, best regards from Mainz, Germany

[@sidilicious11]

This brought tears of appreciation to my eyes and heart. Humans are capable of such beauty and talent.....thank you.

[@lllULTIMATEMASTERlll]

This almost certainly the most impressive and best guitar playing I’ve seen on KZbin.

[@mikabremer9087]

This calms my soul

[@tobyman7]

Excellent playing, great swing, just outstanding.

[@Crouton0817]

I'm learning guitar for jazz band at school and this inspires me. Keep up the great work man☺☺☺

[@timetotalk8275]

Had to ask if it went well

[@otizev]

Wait u americans actually have real bands at school? I thought it was a like a movie thing

[@Zay-ry3mo]

@@otizev no they’re real

[@noahholland914]

I’m I’m the jazz band too I love playing jazz guitar so much

[@Js_xz]

@@noahholland914 me to in middle school but I don’t got a good guitar I wish I could have a “semi hollow body guitar

[@1DjFuzzion1]

This guy is a legend.

[@francoisfavreau769]

what a way to start the day

[@tony.guitarplayer]

What a very good playing. I love your tone.

[@dovicenia]

Great rithm, great sound, so smooth and clean technique. I really like it!!

[@scytale2242]

That chord melody.. up/downbeats... tone... Wow, just wow!

[@rondoweiss]

A superb makes sense impro, very enjoyable.

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thanks!

[@MarkWitneyGuitar]

Terrific! Inspiring! Lovely, effortless. Great stuff!

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thanks Mark, all the best from Germany

[@mariovalenciano7983]

That part from 00:00-4:23 was unreal!

[@AmilcarAlho-hj4fe]

Yeah i particularly liked that part too!

[@wt8012]

Love that upward sweep at 1:44.

[@mygodoh258]

the best chord solo I have ever heard

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

😇🙏

[@psytox6555]

2:00-2:20 Dude, this is fking mind blowing!

[@stefanotornatore2632]

This is great! I'm trying to learn Claudio Quartarone's version too.

[@strambers]

Gibson ES 175 grandissimo suono caldo, avvolgente, eccellente . Ottima tecnica nell'assolo. Base tipo bossa. Exellent

[@andrewsparkling5973]

Benissimo, MAESTRO! I keep listenig to these amazing improvisation over and over again!

[@PatrickMonnier]

Absolutely beautifully played and with authority!

[@n0tk0sher]

Beautiful instrument.

[@daboss1018]

I think that Mr. Kohl is a very talented person and playing Jazz like that just takes practice! I'm still working on it!! Just practice and you will succeed! It's not practice makes perfect, it's practice makes the best and Mr. Kohl is the best at that.

[@kidcartoony6624]

I like how people are seeing this as a downer on how bad they are when this should be really inspirational like Jesus Christ this improve makes me wanna practice more often

[@sirentyper4457]

That separates the real musicians from the rest

[@merttalay9702]

What a nice cover your covers are so good you re playing so soft

[@alexanderwolff2463]

Vielen Dank an Achim Kohl für die sehr schönen und inspirierenden Arrangements. Habe mir gleich die Noten/Tabs und Tracks dazu runtergeladen. Jazzstandards eben im richtigen Jazzsound zu spielen, mit allem was dazu gehört (coole changes/solos, tension, arpeggios, flowing lines, guitar octaves a la Wes Montgomery/George Benson), all das lernt man hier. Kann ich nur wärmstens weiter empfehlen! Ich bleibe dabei ....

[@jjohnson9009]

Education, Dexterity and Dynamics. Smooth sweeps, flawless chord changes...you have to put your life into playing Jazz. Any less than complete dedication, you're just wasting your time.

[@mauriciosouzajgd4710]

The shinnest guitar on youtube .

[@finneganlynch4311]

Was scrolling through youtube, saw this, sprinted for my headphones. Great cover man

[@vincentsabatino4480]

Beautiful Rendition of Autumn Leaves, Thank You !! Great Stylizing !

[@38clonewars]

Got a concert tomorrow night and I'm trying to pick up as many soloing techniques as I can before then. Wish me luck

[@cyanranx]

how's the concert ?

[@38clonewars]

@@cyanranx It was a lot of fun! Taking the class again next semester for sure

[@cyanranx]

@@38clonewars Wow i know you got it 👍

[@timbuk1126]

That's such a beautiful guitar! Nice playing!

[@jershonestrera6370]

Kohl is just a cool as he played superbly on his guitar

[@RolandN]

Really enjoyed watching this. Thank you for posting!

[@krishmah586]

Qué bonito!!! Felicidades maestro. Un agasajo escucharte. 👍🏿

[@santawongwal9968]

wow....this is inspiration ....i hope my skill developed someday...ha ha :) great job

[@milok109]

santa wongwal same here and all the best of luck to you

[@uncleposs]

I can't stop watching this video. Awesome stuff...

[@mattdrummond3552]

Loooooovely and masterful playing

[@hichamdeloui4684]

Je suis guitariste Marocain je m'appelle Hicham Deloui j'aime beaucoup votre maniéré de jouer surtout vous ne parlez pas beaucoup et c'est l'instrument qui s'exprime encore merci de ces belles phrases

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Mercy Hicham and all the best for your playing, best regards from Germany

[@zahraouisami6165]

Hicham Deloui khoya goli piano ne9der net3elemlih gha bo7di ?

[@cinziachiarenza4458]

Non esiste miglior musica........

[@fernandoholguin429]

imprecionante ejecusion musical,limpieza al tocar,conocedor como ninguno de las escalas y recorrido en el diapasón.Maestro de Maestros.

[@renatocarrascot]

amigo es ejecuCión

[@linoacosta1146]

XD

[@550Guitarman]

You are my favorite living guitarist because you can hear the melody throughout your soloing, and you really swing. Wish you would ever come within 500 miles of the midwest. I'd definitely make the trip to hear you. Have played jazz guitar since '73, but nowhere near as facile as you.- Charles Bevell Bloomington, IN

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thanks Charles, what I want to achieve with my improvisation is to work out the character of the jazz standard. The most important part is the melody, which makes the song unique. You have exactly hit the most important point. The old jazz guitarists like Herb Ellis, Jimmy Raney, Charlie Christian, Django Reinhardt always followed the melody in their improvisations. All the best for your playing!

[@rajan4882]

Gives me peace of mind...divine scales...God bless you sir...

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

thanks and all the best for your playing

[@greedmikah2080]

I love this lick 1:55

[@jorgeC79]

WoW!!! That was pretty awesome....

[@Roger_L.]

The chord solo is amazing!!

[@altanbaranarslan]

I can't get enough of this, specially the chord solo!! I hope some day I can play like this.

[@kingsecho3351]

That was so awesome!! I’m just starting to delve into jazz guitar. It’s one style I can’t play that great. I’m gonna work hard on it.

[@michalsto]

that guitar is so pretty

[@matthewnascimento5526]

This is the difference between an master and an apprentice. I just learnt this song today, still very proud of myself but clearly got a lot of work to do yet. Amazing technique brother 👍🏽

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thanks my friend, all the best

[@robertvavra414]

Wow! I just found this video; great chord-melody soloing.

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thanks!

[@pixeldust1051]

Jazz improvisation is harder than it looks and I'm having a hard time... I'm taking ideas from your videos. Keep up the good work

[@user-sv7wl3bl2v]

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