Don Mock - Round Midnight

[@MrBobcatsband]

Simply brilliant...Monk/Bach....like Ted Green Don Mock is a genius level guitarist that few people are aware of.

[@TomYoder]

He is brilliant. He was one of my favorite teachers at GIT. Funny, you'd go to a lesson/counseling with him, have a great session, it would be time to go and Don would be saying, "Wait, one more thing, there's this..." etc. It was great, he always was so giving and wanted help you. GREAT guy, GREAT player. Should be better known. But all that have known and heard him understand he is top shelf.

[@3NeckSurgeries]

Had him as an instructor at GIT as well. Sadly I never had him as a private teacher

[@3NeckSurgeries]

One of my teachers at GIT. Great player

[@jazzFABRYk]

That proofs at least two things: First: the versatility of a Les Paul, second: the genius of Don Mock! Thanks for sharing.

[@nongkhiew]

Don is probably one of the most underrated guitarist of the last decades. Maybe because he's mostly known as a jazz educator. This rendition of round'midnight is beautiful.

[@BernieHollandMusic]

4 minutes 22 seconds of my life well spent ! Thank you ❤

[@aleksandersucharski]

i have no idea how is he doing it, but i love what he does.

[@johnnyh64]

Don, from my days at GIT in '86...I will always recognize the genius that you are. I wish you could have experienced more recognition for your skills and knowledge but many of us truly know. Thank you for your wisdom and insight into the music!

[@gabrielmojay7720]

Extraordinary and beautiful.

[@multimurrell]

Don was my guitar teacher in West Seattle in the early '70's......hi Don!!

[@JTBW04022]

My favourite guitar player and probably the best guitar player in the whole damn world,it has greatly saddened me over many years why he has not been heard and seen more and made more albums,not living in the US it has always been my dream to learn from him,i hope one day i can meet him and let him know what a huge impact his playing(what little i have heard thru his videos and 2 albums) have had on me spiritually and my playing,god bless him for being !

[@MrJimcarlton]

Larry Coryell told me he thought Don's version of this is absolutely brilliant. And Jimmy Wyble would be so proud.

[@HotRodSixString]

This guy is a hero of mine . Best darned jazz teacher ever .

[@AUGUSTOAUSANIO]

For me The best guitar teacher.. Thank's for your methods and performarnce.

[@irishmuso7129]

I knew of him through his books but hadn't heard him play like this. What a player!

[@clovis2012]

If it wasn't for Don Mock and the books I bought from Guitar Axis, I wouldn't be half the jazz player I am today. He's the greatest

[@danielw1981]

great player! and his books are awesome! He is an excellent teacher!!!

[@MikeNeer]

Don, that's just a wonderful arrangement. Jimmy would be proud .

[@cliffworks4321]

soon as i heard the opening notes I thought of Jimmy Wyble then read the notes, how wonderful!

[@Wingman52]

Excellent.. Not a fan of Les Pauls until I heard this. I loved this.

[@TimGebel]

GREAT!!!

[@nickr6294]

How the hell can you not love Don Mock? One of the vey best ever. Pedagogue and performer. God Bless!

[@egyptianminor]

Amazing...I'm a fan from now on. Incredible counterpoint-chord melody - Ted Greene would love this and like someone else said, Monk would be proud. Scott Henderson and Bruce Forman brought me here.

[@cobrastriesand7693]

EgyptianMinor I'm not an expert, but to me, every other chord-melody/counterpoint-guy sounds like they are trying to catch up to Ted Green, except this guy who has managed to take it in his own direction and found things that even Ted didn't.

[@ozwzrd]

See also kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqfHmGeOib2MoNk along with Joe Pass and others. A tune this great comes close to being all things to all people. Long live Monk!!!

[@donngoodside6885]

Man... I can't even imagine, the way you think. Amazing Arrangement.

[@bolocanalberto]

I just saw your video lessons,and read some of your Jazz-Fusion Methods... YOU ARE A GREAT TEACHER AND MUSICIAN!!!

[@wadesharp11]

Don for president❤️🥇

[@stellabandante2727]

When I knew Don, pre GIT, I didn't know who Monk was. Many years later, having sung this song countless times, it's a pure delight to hear the harmonic richness of this arrangement, and Don's soulful phrasing. Truly brilliant guy, and wonderful human being.

[@equenda]

Amazing guitar player! A Great Musician and teacher, Don Mock is a master on ultra-modern synth guitar and also a magnificent traditional player in the great be-bop and hard-bop tradition. Unfortunately I he never played live in Italy......too bad! I miss the Rhumba-style ending on Round about midnight.....:-)) ettore

[@kpmurphy62]

Went to a Camp and Don was one fo the sessionist! His Chordal theory books are still hat I use when I'm in a pinch he explains it so clearly!

[@linmcphillips6207]

Wow! the beautiful journey Don takes you on here with his colorful chord phrasing and tone is a joy to hear...

[@vinceq1036]

Nicely done, Don. Glad to see I'm not the only guy playing jazz on a Les Paul.

[@JameyArent]

great to see this new video Don!

[@jean-lucbersou758]

Pharaonic technically and more... Greater Musically .Very beautiful and interesting . Thanks Mr. Don Mock for this wonderful gift .

[@patbrady2574]

One of the best versions of Round Midnight Ive heard. Nice!

[@diegoandrademusico]

Fantastic!!!! Complete domain over the instrument!

[@shanghaiwriter]

Beautiful, Don. What a pleasure to see you play this way. Jimmy Wyble and Joe Pass are smiling.

[@latenightfan]

Don's the greatest. Learned more from him than anyone else. Wish you all the best!

[@paulmahoux]

Fantastic playing, and arrangement, wooooooow !!

[@greatgooglymoogly]

somebody hit thumbs down on this ? wtf This is great stuff !!!!!!

[@freddyfuzz]

Great Jimmy Wyble ! Great Don Mock !!

[@kalysjazz338]

YES DON Wonderful Interpretation..!!! SoGreat..!!

[@glassncobalt]

wow, that is some fluid playing, mercy!

[@kimbill107]

Beautiful Don❤

[@mrfrankybuzz]

A very interesting version of a great tune. Congratulations Don.

[@rodgerclemons9847]

Monk would be proud of what you've done here. Great work. I can't even imagine that quality of inventiveness.

[@altfam56]

Just watched and listened again. Stunning, Don. Just beautiful.

[@PeterOMaraJazzGuitar]

Simply astounding!

[@wayneking8254]

Thank you for posting! Don Mock was one of my favorite teachers at MI. I remember him showing me those ii v i licks built off of seventh intervals. Great player, great teacher and great human being!

[@smokinjazzguitar]

Oh yeah, Don is truly one of the greats!!!!!

[@SIRONEDRAGON]

Very cool Don..and a wonderful tribute to Jimmy Wyble : )

[@localpm]

Don Mock...what can I say? Just one of the greatest.

[@Fawchek111]

simply lovely! thanks Don Mock

[@LatuMiller]

Beautiful, just beautiful!

[@heidegger101]

Fantastic playing ! Makes me want a les paul !

[@SmallDays1]

Lovely to hear the Les Paul sounding big time warm and jazzy, on such a great tune, so well played. You inspired a video response. We hope that you like it. Best wishes, Dave ('Small Days')

[@RATCLIFFE-LISTENS]

My friend Danny Hoefer ( an amazing player) suggested I listen to Don as he was his favourite player. Easily the best version of this timeless classic.

[@sertilleva]

I have listened this version a lot of times. What a counterpoint! Extremely beautiful. Thanks a lot for sharing your talent.

[@bransonguitar]

Wow, that's unreal, the best of all.

[@cliffordino]

Looking forward to more vids!

[@Black_Dome]

absolutely amazing...

[@Mondoslug]

Beautiful!

[@rorshakks]

Great playing. For those who might not know, Don plays very often in Seattle.

[@RonZabrocki]

The finest version I've ever heard. Beautiful LP too! But the player makes it sound like that! Stunning.

[@aliensporebomb]

I want to sound like Don when I grow up - so lovely! Great tones and wonderful playing and arrangement.

[@markjohnson9485]

Masterpiece! Epic interpretation!! So inspirational to me. Thank you Don

[@joepalooka2145]

Awesome. Yes you can indeed play beautiful jazz guitar on a Les Paul.

[@pallhe]

Masterful.

[@Ericejazz]

Simply fantastic! --Eric E

[@DaleZdenek]

Hey Don, Just love to listen to you! Dale Zdenek

[@Whoopgnash1]

What a fantastic guitarist Don Mock is, highly underrated imho. Love his "Speed of Light" album.!

[@crislobomusic9452]

Fantastic!

[@ZoomerNYC]

Amazing playing and tone - thanks !!!

[@geefender]

I know this paraphrasis only since 15 min's but I heard it three times. Awesome. Don is the absolute combination of the knowledge and emotion.

[@JonasSharpe]

Beautiful

[@giampieroburza109]

Thanks Master! Awesome!

[@vmcelvis]

Beautiful and so soulful - Thanks

[@shairosenfeld5646]

Holy crap! Amazing work!

[@TheErod1944Channel]

One of the prettiest things I've ever heard........

[@RomuloGDO]

amazing!

[@avgk]

awesome!

[@AurelioTarallo]

Brilliant, i love how he uses counterpoint, this is much more interesting than usual chordmelody stuff...thanks, that's so beautiful I feel the urge to study now!

[@egyptianminor]

My thoughts exactly.

[@studioprogramma.a.p.7031]

beautiful!

[@ydoggbdoggbigG2]

breathtaking..

[@ImagineSilke]

Hey Don ! Amazing!

[@pallhe]

Phenomenal.

[@michaelmcdonald3057]

Brilliant!

[@robertomartins2584]

Thanks !!!!!

[@michaelrich7918]

beautifully done..

[@PhilEmanS]

and beautiful tone..

[@flangeres1752]

excellent!

[@salvoreinaprofile]

PRECIOUS GIFT ...

[@DAVEBLISS2007]

Great note choice and chording.

[@robertklajbor4606]

True genius, as good as it gets, counterpoint inspired by the Gods!

[@anitadavideduo]

He's great and Jimmy Wyble also!!

[@glueforall]

Its a '59 reissue, chambered model. In the drop down. Cool guitar.

[@vincehopkins8251]

Very nice...

[@jackbroad6109]

beautiful job don!!!

[@GustavoAssisBrasil]

Amazing!

[@Minotauro_di_Chieti]

A true master.

[@pajoafonso3490]

Superb !

[@1234intune]

I think I read somewhere that this is a Mike Bloomfield Custom Shop Reissue Les Paul Model. I've never heard a an LP used on this kind of music. It sure sounds amazing! Looks like he's running it in stereo through a Mackie PA.