Don Mock - Round Midnight

Don Mock plays his solo guitar arrangement "Variations on Round Midnight." The piece, which was inspired by the great Jimmy Wyble, demonstrates two-line chord-melody mixed with traditional jazz guitar chordal moves. Mock performs the piece on a 2007 Chambered '59 Les Paul reissue.

[@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.

[@jazzFABRYk]

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

[@BernieHollandMusic]

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

[@MrJimcarlton]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@aleksandersucharski]

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

[@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!!!

[@bolocanalberto]

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

[@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.

[@JameyArent]

great to see this new video Don!

[@multimurrell]

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

[@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!

[@joepalooka2145]

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

[@Wingman52]

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

[@freddyfuzz]

Great Jimmy Wyble ! Great Don Mock !!

[@MrBobcatsband]

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

[@vinceq1036]

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

[@cliffworks4321]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@greatgooglymoogly]

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

[@danielw1981]

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

[@diegoandrademusico]

Fantastic!!!! Complete domain over the instrument!

[@donngoodside6885]

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

[@robertklajbor4606]

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

[@cliffordino]

Looking forward to more vids!

[@patbrady2574]

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

[@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 !

[@glueforall]

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

[@user-no6em4yt4j]

One of my teachers at GIT. Great player

[@nickr6294]

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

[@irishmuso7129]

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

[@linmcphillips6207]

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

[@smokinjazzguitar]

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

[@pallhe]

Phenomenal.

[@jean-lucbersou758]

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

[@localpm]

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

[@DaleZdenek]

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

[@MikeNeer]

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

[@rodgerclemons9847]

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

[@wadesharp11]

Don for president❤️🥇

[@JJDessalines04]

absolutely amazing...

[@RomuloGDO]

amazing!

[@latenightfan]

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

[@LatuMiller]

Beautiful, just beautiful!

[@vmcelvis]

Beautiful and so soulful - Thanks

[@Mondoslug]

Beautiful!

[@PeterOMaraJazzGuitar]

Simply astounding!

[@studioprogramma.a.p.7031]

beautiful!

[@rorshakks]

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

[@jackbroad6109]

beautiful job don!!!

[@JoeCandidoGuitar]

Amazing!

[@ZoomerNYC]

Amazing playing and tone - thanks !!!

[@Fawchek111]

simply lovely! thanks Don Mock

[@altfam56]

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

[@giampieroburza109]

Thanks Master! Awesome!

[@gabrielmojay7720]

Extraordinary and beautiful.

[@michaelmcdonald3057]

Brilliant!

[@shairosenfeld5646]

Holy crap! Amazing work!

[@ydoggbdoggbigG2]

breathtaking..

[@shanghaiwriter]

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

[@glassncobalt]

wow, that is some fluid playing, mercy!

[@bransonguitar]

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

[@ImagineSilke]

Hey Don ! Amazing!

[@JonasSharpe]

Beautiful

[@markjohnson9485]

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

[@Whoopgnash1]

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

[@paulmahoux]

Fantastic playing, and arrangement, wooooooow !!

[@Ericejazz]

Simply fantastic! --Eric E

[@sertilleva]

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

[@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')

[@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!

[@heidegger101]

Fantastic playing ! Makes me want a les paul !

[@mrfrankybuzz]

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

[@kimbill107]

Beautiful Don❤

[@aliensporebomb]

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

[@papillontikka100]

Superb !

[@SIRONEDRAGON]

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

[@anitadavideduo]

He's great and Jimmy Wyble also!!

[@pallhe]

Masterful.

[@TheErod1944Channel]

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

[@avgk]

awesome!

[@kalysjazz338]

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

[@flangeres1752]

excellent!

[@michaelrich7918]

beautifully done..

[@PhilEmanS]

and beautiful tone..

[@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.

[@RonZabrocki]

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

[@salvoreinaprofile]

PRECIOUS GIFT ...

[@sermorel]

Don is a master.

[@marcomarani9158]

Great !!!!

[@cgptony11]

Don Mock is the greatest. I have most of his books (I'll get the new ones soon). His book Artful Arpeggios is a great place to start for anybody who wants to expand their mind, and their playing. I just wish there was more stuff on him on KZbin!

[@DAVEBLISS2007]

Great note choice and chording.

[@travelingman9763]

great!

[@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.

[@TimGebel]

GREAT!!!

[@Fghjk-hs9zd]

1:00 that sound wow