Les Paul "How High the Moon"

Les Paul with Lou Pallo and Gary Mazzaroppi at fat Tuesday's 6/3/91 Lespaul.org

[@Zak-ky8gc]

There was something wonderfully mischievous about Les Paul's playing .... I like how he made tuning up part of the improv .... That man was one of a kind.

[@hectorbecerra2991]

I am alone in front of my computer, standing up, clapping with tears of joy. What a genius Les Paul was!

[@omerthompson1240]

On

[@djinnmagik]

Yes he was! Amplifiers+Multi-Track Recording+Guitar Genius ❤️‍🔥🎶

[@halbos7637]

​@@djinnmagikMARY FORD!

[@sajateacher]

Could fill an encyclopedia with all the techniques and phrasing ideas he's using here. The musical dynamics are just flawless.

[@berfsk]

Ryan Blais lespaul.org

[@hrromanslaparsso4403]

You can tell he hears Mary singing while he plays. Just his expressions show the nostalgia from his old days, its really something..

[@Ardamax_]

Nobody told me that there were two legends in this video: The unforgettable Les Paul and that outstanding bassist!

[@andycummings-music]

Don't forget Lou Pallo, the man of a thousand inversions.

[@SaccoBelmonte]

So cool. Loved how he tuned and it sounded 100% musical. He has Django's touch of creativity.

[@patrickstevenson8235]

Every time I went to New York ,my first night was spent in the Iridium wallowing in the sound of Les Paul, how I miss him.

[@jazzman1954]

This guy plays like he invented that guitar! Oh, yeah, right.......

[@timmclaughlin3314]

Never gets old, never will.

[@berfsk]

Tim McLaughlin lespaul.org

[@organjoe]

Genius inventor, very funny guy, and an amazing, instantly recognizable guitar player. Saw this trio in Boston - it was one incredible night.

[@guitarttimman]

He made that guitar sound so great.

[@matthewmuziani1961]

Incredible musicianship on that stage

[@khadijaboyd6200]

The Midwest is not a fly over country. One of many hearts of the United States. Thankful for myriads beauties of people, land, water, lakes, prairies I have yet to discover,

[@Crackers2549]

Another beautiful rendition of one of Les's signature songs...! Loved Les Paul's cool and flashy style... Nobody had that sound and style like Les...!

[@kilimanjarno]

cool and flashy. Jeff Beck/Les Paul. RIP.

[@DDEENY]

I frequented Fat Tuesday's to see The Les Paul Trio 3 times during this period and it was truly great. The basement club ceiling was so low that Gary Mazzaroppi's bass would touch the ceiling if held vertical. Great memories of a legendary musician.

[@bayleebrown8167]

Nothing sounds better than a Les Paul... except Les Paul playing a Les Paul haha 😂❤️🎶

[@JohnnyNowhere]

There will NEVER, EVER be another Les Paul.

[@surfgod509]

Les pulls about all the stunts on this one! I truly Loved 😍 him ❤

[@reggiebellamy7112]

Impeccable...Did he ever play a "wrong" note. always accurate.

[@RonaldVaughan]

If he ever played a "wrong" note or a "clam" he'd leave it in. STILL perfect.

[@dankennedy8266]

What a moment lost in between Multiverses,,, timelessness captured. Thanks.

[@fifermcgee5971]

Thank heavens for Les Paul and Mary Ford. Les inspired so many great artists, Jeff Beck heard Mary and he playing on the radio when he was a 6 year old and told his mum "that is what I want to do when I grow up." Chris have you heard the Jeff Beck and Imelda May tribute to Les Paul on what would have been his 95th birthday at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City? Their rendition of Les and Mary's songs will knock the socks off any Les Paul fan, their music is spectacular.

[@kkampy4052]

The original version with Mary singing is one of my all time favorite recordings across all genres.

[@davidyoung8875]

les paul is the godfather of electric guitar. him and chet atkins the greatest of all time. he is shredding here. most metal players could only wish they could do what les

[@ryansanders9273]

david young yes he is shredding but it’s more of an experimental shredding, but it’s not like joe pass or metal shredders because the time isn’t really as solid as those guys are. Still think this is amazing ofc

[@snidelywhiplash6022]

Les is literally the father of the electric guitar. He invented it.

[@Prismer6]

@@snidelywhiplash6022 He didn't invent the electric guitar.

[@KieraQ0323]

@@snidelywhiplash6022 He's the father of the solidbody electric guitar

[@RyneMurray23]

Those old listerine commercials with les paul and mary ford are insane. His playing style was so unique and so good.

[@RyneMurray23]

This almost makes me wanna cry. Mary died to young.. RIP

[@Ozzmosisf35]

The dude on the stand up bass is a monster! Les knows and is pure talent 👌

[@JamesPeverelle]

I loved listening to les and Mary play . Whin they played out of Chicago on TV .

[@rockinrob2004]

THE MASTER MUSICIAN, TECHNICIAN, PRODUCER, INVENTOR, & GREAT HUMAN! RIP SIR LESTER

[@briangalien8187]

wow!...talk about an intimate concert....with a legend.

[@dcxplant]

His breakouts are so effortless, fast but still melodic and fits with the tune. Absolute command of the fretboard.

[@69dragster]

the best bass player

[@69dragster]

still listening just great music and thank you for the music

[@18ipmg]

The definition of refined guitar playing

[@jimroveto1543]

What I wouldn't give, to be there watching Mr. Les Paul from that front row.

[@scotcarr6950]

~ OUTSTANDING !! The call-and-answer with the bass player is sensational !

[@alext9067]

No it's not. It sucks. He wrecked the whole thing. Why do they always give the individuals time in the limelight? Go see Les Claypool and then we'll talk....or Nik West among others.

[@XLBiker13]

Had the pleasure and honor of seeing Les a number of times here at the Iridium and attending his 90th birthday at Carnegie Hall. What an incredible talent and mind whom we owe so much. Les, you are sorely missed. Thank you so much for posting.

[@TM-jo4wz]

I agree! The bass is fantastic. So is the guitar player. Les is beyond great.

[@walterbriggs272]

It’s a shame the human body deteriates . There’s some folks it would be nice if they could stay around forever, Les Paul is one of them

[@rondeckelbaum7541]

Les' playing is as good as ever here. Of note, his bass player was absolutely incredible!

[@DoofsterDan]

Absolutely in awe. And the bass player is from another galaxy.

[@karlgillies]

What a legend, simply the best, that ever was, or will be .

[@johnthrelfall5]

Some comparisons with Django and The Hot Club Of Paris there. Great rhythm guitarist and bass player , and Les sometimes plays Django style licks and chords. Outstanding! To be able to produce those sounds live is a technical achievement in itself.

[@johnthrelfall5]

Thankyou chris lentz , good friendship!

[@ronlemons5316]

What a treasure. And a gift to us all. God Bless Les Paul and also Mary Ford. Thank you.

[@garfield4108]

Hell fire!! A fruend of mine was talking to me about Les Paul in the pub tonight. Came home and straight on KZbin. What a genius to still play like that when he was that age. Incredible!!!

[@epipick]

Never have mastered this number which is why I like it so much.

[@berfsk]

Mike C lespaul.org

[@davidspensberger7862]

he always seemed like he was having the time of his life happy man

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

Yeah, nobody comes close to Les when he gets that special sound of his Les Paul.

[@donaldrighettini1990]

Great finger work, Takes me back to the 50's

[@berfsk]

Donald Righettini lespaul.org

[@rallful]

1991, before his hands were crippled by arthritis; it's sad to see some of the later recordings from The Iridium.

[@michaelbarnhart2593]

My mom told me years ago that she danced to this song at her high school prom that same year when the record came out. How lucky they were. :-)

[@portapotty69]

They didn't play one good song at my prom in 2000. Not one. I mostly listen to music from your mom's era.

[@aliensporebomb]

Les had such a sweet clean tone for melodies. What a talent.

[@Az2013ful]

Perfect. Les Paul - The BEST!! Thanks for the upload.

[@annarks70]

So beautiful.

[@StringsUp58]

Les Paul, so far ahead of his time, and still sounded great doing this show, all those years later. R.I.P. Les., and thank you beyond words.

[@mikeelliott-noaaaffiliate666]

Most Amazing Guitar playing I've ever Seen!!

[@rockhaze]

Everyone, raise a toast to Mr. Les Paul and be seated.

[@MaryGerdt]

Magical 😎❤️🎸

[@lawrencegress9831]

Wow what master showman in total control. Just beautiful.

[@davegilbertmusic]

Les Paul sharing with us mere mortals how it's really done, he even makes tuning part of the song. Where's the LOVE button?!

[@user-vg3pn3bt4d]

What a great musician, he makes it look so easy

[@TheKapplebee]

thank you Mr. Lentz for these great videos!!

[@daviddoyle4516]

Saint Les,,,,been thru so many battles,,, he has seen so much,,,,,yet he is happy in his lot with friends,,,,and colleagues ,,,God Bless you Les,,,youve seen it all,,,

[@JMacque]

Bravo!!! Simply brilliant.

[@user-rj5ld7jh7n]

I agree along with John Pisano Aka Johnny and Frank Potenza omg what players of music they are

[@SuperCyril2]

Musical genius. Plain an simple.

[@j.d.jdthinktankersorg.asa.4237]

Absolutely one of the most exceptional Artist and inventors of American history, practically like a clinic going to one of those shows ... Thank You Les for being you!

[@faustotorres6500]

I just don´t know what to say, So nothing i say, Greetings to Les Paul from Brazil. God exists!

[@BernieHollandMusic]

Lou Pallo must know just about every chord there is - Gary Mazzaroppi is one of the best (otherwise Tal Farlow wouldn't have hired him) and Les Paul knows just about every way to win your heart - Fat Tuesday - Mardi Gras !

[@tomschaffner9704]

Thanks for this.

[@80sMeavyHetal]

What a nice rendition ♥

[@wanttosayadrem2551]

Les Paul's Les Paul sounds great

[@chefjleff]

I went almost every Monday for both sets for two years ❤

[@luluwinke6581]

can you imagine Fred never heard the likes of Mr. Paul, however he sure loved music and at least tried on that Fender --Strat

[@eliasstrand6313]

Sometimes it looks like he had made one song. Everytime i see a video with him, it is this song

[@sheddski2942]

JUST AMAZING LIKE A FINE Wine he gets better with age

[@jurivlk5433]

Life's too short for this kind of genius!

[@joebowen1589]

Les Paul was a Maverick in instrumental music. My dad Ozzie Bowen was also a musical genius,like Les Paul & had his own t.v. show, the Ozzie Bowen Show, broadcast from Channel 12 t.v. in Jackson, Miss 6:30 to. 7:30 ea sat, back 1957-1960. Joe G. Bowen Miss Gulf Coast

[@GudmundurKristjansson]

The very first song Lennon & McCartney performed together live

[@rwlade]

Gudmundur Kristjansson wonder what Bar that was in Milwaukee?

[@you2tooyou2too]

@@rwlade "Fat Tuesday's", as almost given in Chris' description, & as shown on the Marquee behind the backup guitarist. Where did you get "Milwaukee"?

[@oucutie1]

You’ve just heard the best!

[@berfsk]

Lespaul.org

[@oucutie1]

If I have a complaint it’s this: This type of arrangement of THIS song should always pay particular notice of the bassist since their contribution is immense! Would love to have seen Mr. Paul verbally give recognition at closing when acknowledging the applause 👏. The ‘conversation’ couldn’t have taken place without their talents!! Bassists. I SALUTE YOU ALL!!!

[@oucutie1]

If I were a guitarist (which I’m not) would have been a disciple of Mr.Paul. IMHO when a solo becomes a duet the duetist(?????) should receive equal acclaim! OK, ‘nuff said. Will shut up now!

[@berfsk]

I was lucky enough to be Les Paul's friend and to work for him and listen to his music first hand now work for his foundation that gives Grant's for music education... lespaul.org

[@oucutie1]

chris lentz You sir, are blessed!

[@kingfish1841]

The first time I heard "How high the moon", recorded by Les Paul and Mary Ford was in Korea in 1952. I had gone on R&R to Fukuoka, Japan, where I bought a turntable and some other albums as well, by Frankie Laine, Patti Page, and that other lady who had the hit at that time, "Wheel of Fortune."

[@berfsk]

kingfish1841 lespaul.org

[@christinataylor6572]

kingfish1841 Kay Star? 💕

[@pauleb.8611]

So habe ich How High The Moon noch nie gehört - umwerfend !

[@halbos7637]

These guys are such cool KATS!

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Absolutely brilliant!!! :)

[@drivesideways6550]

Love this guy!

[@69dragster]

just brilliant

[@corilia9529]

Mesmerizing! And that bass player was great too

[@user-vg3pn3bt4d]

Just love him

[@monsterzero1965]

Unmatched

[@jimroveto1543]

Clearly, this man, the definition of GENIUS. I will always play a, Les Paul Custom. The guitar literally plays itself. What a great duel between bass and Les, lol

[@deborahwainwright4597]

Incredible!

[@berfsk]

Deborah Wainwright lespaul.org

[@WV591]

Les Paul Recording best guitar in the world bar none.

[@Tomiyuuki]

So smooth

[@anglerfish8278]

tried to keep up but can’t thank you Les Paul. i am on the floor in deference…

[@b.deville3236]

Less than one minute into the video and LP let's fly with a curse word that even today you can't broadcast on terrestrial broadcast commercial radio or TV . I can see why he and Rich Conaty got along so well.

[@familybangun3756]

OMG love that guitar 😍😍😍😍

[@billday6744]

Its great to hear him play versus play to the recording he does on stage

[@reneematte8426]

Thanks chris lentz via Les Paul in 1991🎸🎤🥁╰⊰✿💖♪ How High the Moon 💖♪

[@stevemuller8320]

06'02'' masterly confident 👍

[@lespaul3d]

Camera work by Russ Paul, sound by Tommy Doyle.

[@bundinyi]

True genius . . .

[@emanuelelacognata7849]

GRANDISSIMO !!!!

[@jurivlk5433]

So good!

[@jeffgolladay5813]

Amazing