Jens Larsen - John Engels - Hans Voogt: Half Nelson Gouda '11 - Epiphone Sheraton w/ Bare knuckle

[@thenoobletlego]

When I was younger, I never really appreciated jazz. I'd always hear the guys in the corner of fancy restaurants, just cruising away with their instruments. It's only now that I realize the immense amount of talent required from each musician to play anything remotely close to this. It's truly mind bending how they can all mesh together in a slightly chaotic, melodic and beautiful manner to create some of my favorite music. Great admiration for Jens Larsen, I'll never be able to play like him, but it sure is inspiring.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you Todd!

[@fotoajojo]

Great drummer not just because of his chops. He not only listens but watches Jens and his body language. He anticipates when Jens emphasizes a phrase or does a call and response line and is right there with him emphasizing a snare or cymbal. GREAT drumming.

[@chrisneyman]

This video is exactly why KZbin can be so magical. I just watched it today, 7 years after upload and it really made my evening. Thank you!

[@trevorbadger91]

Holy crapping christ. I'm really impressed by all three of these cats, but my heart has to go out to the drummer. It's been a while since I've seen an old-head this fly behind the kit. Amazingly responsive, hip, and "in it". Truly inspiring.

[@lukaskuipers7791]

I remember going to a jam session and seeing the opening band with a drummer that could be a great grandpa who absolutely destroyed the kit, and far louder too than any of the young guys.

[@noahcarver6072]

5 minute performance flies by like a sample. That comping is nice. Nice communication with the drums and bass. Replaying with higher volumes. Top tier performance to all.

[@JensLarsen]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@noahcarver6072]

@@JensLarsen It's amazing to me, this is not from today.

[@BenMunro]

man that drummer

[@randommuiscchannel1049]

When I grow up I wanna play like Jens...

[@JensLarsen]

Haha! Thanks :)

[@ezumach]

Jens is such a great player and so knowledgeable as a teacher. I feel very lucky to have discovered jazz.

[@PAF.69]

Great Jens Larsen​. Jens is a very good guitar player and teacher he has a lot of videos on youtube where he try lo teach to everybody to play and understand the harmony on the guitar.

[@JensLarsen]

+Pedro “PAF69” Ayuso Thank you Pedro!

[@letsdisagree]

Being so kindly taught by the real deal for free is a wonderful luxury of our time!

[@JensLarsen]

Glad you like the videos! 🙂

[@MrSteviek52]

The drummer stole the show....by a mile 👏🏻👍🏻

[@joelperry8187]

what chops!!!!! and so chill!

[@ericstrauch3215]

First time seeing you really "shred" live Jens! Tight, groovin' performance. Good on ya....all three of you!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you Eric 🙂

[@turkeeg7644]

I lived in the NL for 5 years. Wonderful. Played with many great players. I laughed when I saw the title. I'm at an Aldi's trying to find some Gouda. Gotta do what we must. America may have come up with Jazz but the Dutchies came up with Gouda cheese. We are stronger together. The music sounds awesome. Great player. Great lessons.

[@Stevewatson3]

The Dynamic control in this is insane! Jens is a boss!

[@alaaalmahdi4781]

The connection and the communication you have is so satisfying and impressive. Wow!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you Alaa Almahdi! 🙂

[@Fensterbaum]

Great trio! Lovely guitar playing!

[@JensLarsen]

+Fensterbaum Thank you! :)

[@Producelikeapro]

This just came up first! Amazing!! Amazing work Jens!!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you Warren :) I think this was the first video I ever uploaded to KZbin

[@terrymiller111]

@@JensLarsen It aged very well.

[@dominicazariah9092]

I know im randomly asking but does anybody know a method to get back into an instagram account? I was dumb forgot my login password. I love any tips you can offer me

[@irachristian8797]

@Dominic Azariah Instablaster =)

[@dominicazariah9092]

@Ira Christian i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and Im trying it out atm. I see it takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@josemolina959]

Right on Jens!!! First time I see you play, great phrasing. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🎼🎵🎶

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you José! :)

[@Betterthantelly]

We are lucky to have the sincerity of you sharing your hard work. Just subscribed this is the real deal.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you 🙂

[@bobartur1386]

Beautiful phrasing Jen! I can see you use a lot of arpeggios exactly as you teach! Thanks!

[@Wagohowardhanahou]

Watching your videos has given me a practical approach to seeing the phrasing and voicing. Absolutely love your attention to detail.. jens, amazing!

[@DexterTheater]

You sounded great Jens, I wish to see more of you live. Best regards.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! Maybe check out this playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJi2qqOYbtR3r6M

[@christianmani1730]

Nice playing Jens. Those Bare Knuckles sound great in the Sheraton.

[@patbreacadh]

Great phrasing -- and sound -- on the guitar!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you!

[@TheReubstar]

Incredible! Staggering! Just in awe of the talent on show here.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you 🙂

[@fransvoogt5145]

Amazing stuff guys ! Congrats ! Hope that you'll soon be able to play again when life gets back to normal !

[@stallownedstallion825]

Jens, like your Jazz lessons as a rock guitarist I try to broaden horizons. Your band was swinging that day.

[@OsvaldoBarco419]

I loved it, very good band and beautiful Sheraton !!I have one with Dimarzio Dp 151 pickups greetings friend

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you, Osvaldo

[@sclutovic]

@@JensLarsen I have one too (a Sheraton II Pro) - among all my guitars, mostly Gibsons, Collings,Nash - the Sheraton is one of my favorites - even with the stock pickups (I think they changed them around 2016 on the new Sheraton II Pro to Epiphone Probuckers)... the Sheraton has a lot of character - very bluesy...

[@juanbusquier8546]

Jens i love comping chords!!and beatiful phrasing!!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you Juan! :)

[@sclutovic]

Beautiful playing Jens ! Great lines and voicings - and most importantly, deep in the pocket

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you, Nick 🙂

[@sclutovic]

My pleasure - and the pleasure of listening to you 🙂

[@sclutovic]

@@JensLarsen -- P.S . Are you doing any 1 to 1 Skype lessons ? My situation is a bit complex , so I don't really know if lessons would help me Is there a way I can send you a message/email so I can explain what I mean by "complex" and give you a brief description of my musical background so you can think of the best approach for me ? Let me know when you get a chance... From all of the KZbin lesson type videos by a lot of great players - I find your videos to be the most organized, clearly explained creative - and show your deep knowledge of jazz, guitar, theory/harmony, etc. I used to be a jazz guitarist... and, a pianist, until a couple of years ago, when I decided to go back my first love - guitar... anyway, let me know how to get in touch so I can give you much more detail... maybe you will be able to suggest a path forward for me`- perhaps by becoming a student of yours 🙂 ... (just a tiny tidbit of my background which is just me showing off - I studied guitar w Mick Goodrick, Barry Galbraith and Jim Hall ( all decades ago) .... and I haven't played at all, not even once did I pickup a guitar for the last 3 decades until about 18 months ago... (I was doing jazz gigs part time on piano that whole time) so it is weird - I forgot nothing - it all came back to me pretty fast but I can't really execute my ideas because of the lack of chops that happens when you don't play for so long. Maybe send me a friend request on Facebook so you can hear some of my classical piano playing. You can find me Nicholas Wells in Carmel NY - originally from NYC

[@JensLarsen]

​@@sclutovic Thanks for asking Nick! At the moment it is impossible for me to find time to teach one on one lessons, but if you send me an e-mail I can recommend some good teachers? [e-mail]

[@sclutovic]

@@JensLarsen btw - in a recent lesson you discussed how single lines could actually have voices within them - made me think of the Prelude from the Bach Prelude, Fugue & Allegro in Eb major for Clavier - the Prelude is 95% a single note "line" : here's a link to me playing it m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=325217267863848&id=100011267313645&d=null&vh=i

[@moritzvdforst]

How cool is that... Hans has been my guitar teacher in Zwolle.

[@JensLarsen]

Hans is a great guy!

[@maxwellshammer5283]

This just showed up my home page. I just found this one in the Real Book and spent about an hour trying it out. Great to see you performing it. Great job, Jens. Kudos to the rest of the guys, also.

[@JensLarsen]

Awesome! Go for it :)

[@rickbattle5706]

The drummer is really good. They guys in the blue suits need red high top tennis shoes to really kick it into gear! :-) :-) :-)

[@JensLarsen]

Thanks Rick. John is a legend!

[@ezumach]

The drum solo at around 4:50 was magical. Love of music will help you keep the chops well into later life just like this gentleman.

[@robertpowell9618]

You guys sound absolutely splendid

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you!

[@pedrosanz4100]

it’s passed midnight, enjoyed like a baby. Wonderful. tomorrow I will continue my first attempts with Stella by starlight

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you 🙂

[@mesbla]

Great Suite Mr. Larsen!!!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you 🙂

[@Gminor7]

Fantastic Jens! Swinging rhythm section!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you very much! John is a legend!

[@chrisparkin9947]

Great to see you in action putting all that knowledge to good work. That's a hopping band you got there. Great stuff!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you very much :)

[@rogerball6265]

Jens you sound great. Thanks for posting. Love this tune

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you, Roger 🙂

[@richardsorice4509]

Hi Jens, I watched your Style video this morning. Enjoyed seeing you performing on some gigs. Wanted to see more and searched for your performances and came up with this video. I had watched it before, but is nice to see again. Lately, have been getting into Lady Bird and Half Nelson, so it was perfect timing! Thanks for your great teaching and performance videos.

[@scotclark7399]

Wow this is EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JensLarsen]

THank you very much Scot!

[@will30x]

No words, this is amazing

[@spirospetro]

Amazing trio, well done!!

[@JensLarsen]

Glad you enjoyed it Thank you 🙂

[@gol_d.kralii2124]

your playing is amazing jens!!!!

[@CyanKash]

Sounds excellent!

[@matiguitarra]

Grandee Jens !!!! Abrazosss desde Argentina !

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! :)

[@mitchelledels9762]

JENS I love what you were doing when the bass player was doing his solo( nice inversions)

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you!

[@chipispowdercoatingcharles8444]

Nice jam I just picked up a sheraton for my son

[@JensLarsen]

Great! They are solid instruments 🙂

[@fornoreason8822]

You got that soul in you brotha.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you 🙂

[@bobblues1158]

Top notch!!! Drummer is on it! As are you all!

[@MarkAnderson-iv1zt]

Funny first time I watched this I thought "I hope he does a lesson on his comping ideas." Two days later ...

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! 🙂

[@bubba4001]

Fine music and thanks Jens. Regards, David

[@JensLarsen]

Glad you like it 🙂

[@MyMusicPod]

great stuff man.... i want to be able to improv like this, im trying. ...your videos i must study in 2016. thats my resolution ! lol

[@JensLarsen]

+Hector R. Cortez Thank you Hector! Good luck with studying! You know where to find me if you have any questions!

[@themusiccovenant]

Legendary guitarist

[@martinjazzwebster]

Fantastic drummer. Wow

[@powermetallistic2293]

I seriously need to step my game up so I have to watch all your videos. I'm starting here. :) I will comment on every vid I watch (if I don't forget it). Hopefully I don't give up and learn something on the way. I am terrible at improv. :)

[@KiraPlaysGuitar]

The bare knuckles sound great, super crisp. Never heard them in a jazz context, all the metal guys started moving that way when they wanted more dynamics than your typical set of active EMGs could offer. Great set, love your phrasing and playing around with the pattern at 2:13, that voicing you top it off with at 2:23 sounds cold as ice, quartal? On fire man.

[@jibicusmaximus4827]

same, i use em in a les, for chicago blues, yes, great pick ups!

[@ariefgant]

Wow!! What a band! Great composition. I would sit all day to watch stuff like this. Big love from Indonesia :) Btw, I'm subbed already. Hoping to be as great as you someday ;)

[@JensLarsen]

+ariefgant Thanks man! It's a Miles Davis tune on Lady Bird btw, so I can't take credit for that.

[@Smashtox]

It's performances like this that keep me pushing to maybe one day come close to a great guitarist such as you, Mr. LARSON. :) ONE DAY...

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! I am sure you will get there if you work at it!

[@johnwriterpoet1783]

So many people enjoy your videos. Did you ever consider a live show with a live chat? I know you might not have the equipment, but I would sure watch it. Have a good day Jens!!!

[@JensLarsen]

Maybe I'll try again, I tried it a few years ago and it was a lot of trolls which I made it really annoying.

[@JensLarsen]

Thanks James! I am glad you like it!

[@To.Si.Ma.]

Really great playing. And the Epiphone Sheraton sounds brilliant. Is that the II pro? Greetings

[@joelperry8187]

If I had a superhero power it would be to play the bass like this guy!

[@irvvanoppa]

Mr. John Engels 👏🏼

[@Dan-Arg]

Hi Jens, if you watch this video today ¿Could you see differences in your work? I mean, Could you see how much your knowledge and playing have change?

[@JensLarsen]

Yes, I certainly can.

[@richardsorice4509]

Also, I wanted to ask if you've done any organ trio performances. Would love to see you do one in your studio. I know that would be expensive unless you have a couple of close friends that would work for pizza and beer😎

[@JensLarsen]

The difficult thing is not getting the musicians, it is all the other things needed to get it to sound and look ok. I do have one or two organ trio videos on the channel if you look for them :)

[@richardsorice4509]

@@JensLarsen I'll check them out. Thanks, Jens

[@danvee1804]

awesome showing !!!great job !!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you 🙂

[@AKIHIMSELFSCHOOLOFMUSIC]

Too good!!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! :)

[@eddied6060]

I love this guy!

[@analogalien]

Bravo Jens!!!!!!

[@JensLarsen]

Glad you like it 🙂

[@salvadorgarcia8661]

What do you think about the Epiphone Sheraton II, made in Korea. Thank you in advance

[@JensLarsen]

I think it is great. That is what I am playing here. Upgrading the pickups is useful though

[@metaltoons]

Jens Larsen What did you upgrade those to?

[@samusenpai2821]

I love your videos :)

[@JensLarsen]

Glad you like them!

[@terrific-bats]

fantastic !

[@JensLarsen]

Thanks Dave, I am glad you like it!

[@mikarai8896]

Bravo;;

[@JensLarsen]

Thx Mika!

[@JJeff-mq9mr]

Oh my Gosh you are good, really good!!

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you!

[@SoumyadiptaRay]

Grandpa John rocks man..!!!

[@bsorryrthatsit7055]

Great tone, glad I have one now that my 355 is gone.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you 🙂

[@martystudioone]

Wonderful 👌🎵. Music from heaven ❤. You are huge inspiration for me Mr. Larsen. What do you think about Epiphone guitars hollowbodies (Dot, Sheraton or copy of ES 175) for jazz? Is it enough or is it better to buy more expensive instrument?

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! They are really good value for the money! I have a video coming in this guitar 🙂

[@martystudioone]

@@JensLarsen Thank you for your answer 👌 and I'm happy to see your next video 😊

[@patrickmillan738]

Aaaaawwwwweeeesomeeee!!!!

[@YvanJacques1]

Good,good and good !

[@JensLarsen]

Thanks Yvan!

[@mickifri2]

fine contribution. Thanks.

[@YvanJacques1]

Where is Gouda !

[@JensLarsen]

Gouda is a small town in The Netherlands. Most famous for its cheese :)

[@YvanJacques1]

Thank you very much,

[@sasakiyuji1179]

I'm Japanese.veryveryveryかっこいい～～

[@JensLarsen]

Thanks! :)

[@franktheune2666]

Amazing 👍👍👍

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you 🙂

[@ezumach]

Wonderful!

[@SanMaiero]

Great musicians

[@buzzoyun]

Oh my god, the tone... How can i get my Sheraton to sound like this?

[@JensLarsen]

This is just the guitar into my AER compact60, so... But I am actually planning a video on this guitar 🙂

[@buzzoyun]

@@JensLarsen my teacher has an AER but my guitar doesn't sound like this into it :). I know this video was a long time ago but do you remember what was in front of the amp? A video would be great because it is such a great guitar. Can you also recommend some cheaper mid focused guitar pickups that has good note definition? The Mule's are great but they are impossible to afford with the economy of where i live. Thank you so much ❣️

[@JensLarsen]

It was just the guitar, I didn't use effects at that time

[@ThomasFaller]

@@JensLarsen At the moment, in a desperate attempt to cure - once and for all - my gear-acquisition-syndrom - I'm planning to purchase either a Dot or a Sheraton II (both are being listed in my area). Was hesitating between the 2 but now I know I'm going to snatch the latter. A Beautiful MIK Sheraton from 2004 in 'Natural' finish. Keep on the amazing work. Yeah some videos about your guitars would be great (without becoming yet another gear review channel, enough of those aha) Huge fan! thanks!

[@buzzoyun]

@@ThomasFaller They are tottally different instruments, Sheraton's maple/walnut neck gives it a much more mid focused character. At the time i had a great deal on a Gibson 335 which i could also afford (i waited tables for 3 months, more than 9 hours a day, to buy a guitar that i could rely on. Good memories...) and i compared the two. I fell in love with the rich mids of Sheraton and bought it with no second thought. If i had bought the Gibson i would have bought it for 1/5 of its price, i decided to buy the Sheraton for 1/2 of it's price. Yet i couldn't be happier (unless semi hollows were a little lighter, my back is not very happy with semi hollows)

[@michaelcameron2292]

I hate jazz but I love this guys videos he has a passion for it and that's all that counts really Wish Ibhad same passion sorry but I like wailing guitars (Big kid at heart really)

[@torstencoelfen2154]

Verry straight playing. In a creativ way. Do you use conecting Arpggios ? I only can Play Chords and Melody. I want to bei able to improvise in this way.I Sometimes Line Out Arpggios in Quartier Notes over a tune ,It works but Sound not so Melodic.

[@lucasdominguezandamoyo6245]

Superb.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@djmileski]

This is awesome. Are any of your sessions available on vinyl?

[@JensLarsen]

No, I don't think anything is on vinyl, only cd's and streaming 🙂

[@kyledavis828]

AMAZING

[@williameaton9299]

Very nice ty :)

[@JensLarsen]

Glad you like it 🙂

[@chafrewilcha]

I heartily agree with all the great comments below!

[@n00bie96]

How do you think the Sheraton II Pro compare with a fully hollow body? (e.g. Emperor II Pro)

[@30smsuperstrat]

Jens I notice you play your Ibanez in a lot of your videos. Here you're playing your Sheraton. What's your overall evaluation of the Sheraton as a Jazz instrument? I of course always play before I buy. first impressions are not always accurate I have found as I've bought and sold lots of guitars. I really like your playing so respect your opinion, And it looks like you've had this guitar a while now.

[@JensLarsen]

30yrpro The sheraton was my main axe for a few years and among other things I recorded the 2nd Træben album with mine. I am very happy with mine, but I'd have to admit that the Ibanez is a class above it in terms of how balanced it feels and built quality. When I was looking for my Epiphone I tried more than 20 before I found the one that I liked, mine is Korean built guitar from 2000. It is a VERY cheap guitar and really good quality for the money but you do need to change the pick ups IMO. Does that answer you question? :)

[@patriciomartinotti5694]

Jens is the David Foster Wallace of jazz.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! I had to Google him, but I appreciate the comparison 🙂

[@СергейПротасов-к4ъ]

Love the chord solo and how it ends whith that bam at what ever I can't count, but it is not the first beat lol 2:54

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you :)

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Outstanding, Jens. Could you please explain why the lens was focused on John and Hans for most of your solo? Is one of them the actual bandleader?

[@JensLarsen]

That was because it was filmed by a local TV station and they don't know anything about music 😁

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Very up front and honest response (not to mention prompt).

[@alftupper9359]

Top shelf! Wonderful.

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! :)

[@pauldecoster]

That comping! Do you use the melody to navigate comping choices?

[@JensLarsen]

Thank you! I actually often do, but not on a song like this 🙂

[@pauldecoster]

@@JensLarsen Your guide to comping is making my head spin around. I’ve tried comping the harmony in different positions on the guitar. Tried doing different voices with the 3rd and 5th on top depending on what’s going on. Is that the right approach?

[@JensLarsen]

@@pauldecoster yes, just stick with that and try to play some songs

[@GreyHorse019]

Cuttin It, yeah!

[@JensLarsen]

Thanks :)

[@user-bm8uu5eg5y]

Very nice playing hey man do you have any album?

[@JensLarsen]

I have a few with my band Traeben, but they are a bit old (like this video :D )

[@MehrSpaamSpaHabenHaben]

very, very nice ...