Jimmy Raney on picking & phrasing bebop guitar

[@producer2123]

Now I understand why Jimmy Raney's phrasing and time feel were so beautiful. He made a great contribution to jazz guitar artistry.

[@jean-lucbersou758]

you can feel the time but not succeed to play on it .....and when Jimmy RANEY played ( and recorded ) the song " I COULD WRITE A BOOK " with TOMMY FLANAGAN ( piano ) and GEORGE MRAZ ( double bass ) those two introduced such tremendous groove and quasi BACH variations from FLANAGAN that despite his mastery JIMMY RANEY wasn't at ease to "write " his chapter and even to read the book .

[@bigfat6strings]

this footage has impacted more than anything I have ever seen in regards too what I am truly searching for, everything from this completely down to earth discussion was enlightening, I felt as if jimmy and I were in the same room, and by the laid back honesty of his demonstration. I have experienced an epiphany and am at a completely new level of understanding. I never even do comments. and bet I sound over the top. but this changes everything somehow. spoke to me. thank you for posting this.

[@omko73]

Thank you for Sharing this great sensation

[@trevorslater5259]

@@omko73 i want what hes on

[@coasings]

Studied with him back in my teens. Was so lucky to know him. He was and still is my greatest influence. He left a wonderful legacy behind and this is a fact of an international treasure for any aspiring player to explore, if only he or she is willing to take the time to **really listen** and learn. There was only one Jimmy Raney.

[@kellyismusic]

WOW; you studied + knew him..You sure where very fortunate. I just heard of him + will get into his music in the future; soon as I can.

[@photopicker]

I had his Abersole book. Lots of juicy lines and music. One of my favorites.

[@iejcwejheiowcnlwekn]

René Thomas must have loved him

[@TonyDeCaprio]

@@iejcwejheiowcnlwekn yea...a little too much...

[@yassineabdelkader2091]

Mr Jimmy raney, monstre de la guitare jazz, dans la lignée de mr joe pass, maître incontesté, Howard roberts, Chuck Wayne, Lenny breau, anck garland, billy bauer, Oscar moore, Charlie Christian, René thomas, tal farlow ,herb ellis de bien grand musicien jazz❤❤🎷🥁🎻🎺🎸🎼👍👍👍

[@beefheart1410]

Wow! The articulation and phrasing is so clean and clear. Beautiful.

[@DomMinasi]

amazing guitarist. saw him at the Vanguard playing duo with Lee Konitz when I was a kind. Must have been around 59-60. I just sat there with my mouth opened. He was truly inspiring and still is.

[@jimwilson5093]

I have to keep returning to these Jimmy youtubes. NOW I know just enough to be able to really learn from him..almost forty years after I had some lessons with him when I was way too green to tackle the more advanced aspects. Thankfully these youtubes have delivered him back into my living room again...what I did gain from being around him was learning there was a style and level of playing that a person should aspire to

[@christopherhanna5754]

When he plays Charlie Parker it sounds, feels and seems right in every way.. His understanding of the differences in phrasing between the bebop greats is deep beyond deep. So much to learn. Thank you for sharing this..

[@FlaxeMusic]

Couldn't have said it better.

[@telecaster1966]

Thanks so much for posting this. What a total master of his craft, and humble as well. I love many jazz guitarists, but for me it doesn't get much better than the work that Jimmy and Tal did.

[@voxwah75]

The man with the sweetest Jazzguitar tone ever - even though he always used a pick - he still managed to get the best tone of all. Respect also for how he approached music, the subconcious part and even when he got in deep where music 'comes from', totally agree with his vision.

[@patrickcollins9091]

Glad to see a few more of Jimmy's work and explanations, had the pleasure of studying with him in NYC in the late 70s early 80s, thank you!

[@tomdecuca3627]

The way Jimmy Raney could spin those beautiful melodic lines- just pulls me right into the song. Just incredible.

[@0live0wire0]

I'm so happy I found him just yesterday. He really grabbed my attention with those great sounds.

[@RichardCowdrey]

Thank you for preserving this precious footage!

[@raneyjr]

Thanks Richard, though thanks really belong to Jamey :)

[@DaniloMarrone]

Jimmy and Tal! My two favorite jazz guitarists!

[@jimwilson5093]

one very smart man. Isn't it great we have his records and things like this online to revisit and in my case still be able to learn from him as I suspect players who are not even born yet will be doing in the future..I liked him so much as a just a good gentle soul and brilliant person in areas outside of music...

[@StephenAntKneeBk5]

Great clip, thank you. I saw Jimmy in New York when I was "too young" to even be in the place. Some club in the Village, but not the Vanguard. He was so good.

[@PaulHofreiter]

This is so, so great. Thank you for uploading it.

[@jsivanandham]

Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful video and Mr Jimmy Is a great musician who shares his valuable tips of the legends style on gtr which shows his magnanimity & sharing with the next generation to prosper..so kind of him..God bless him..warm cheers..siva..cbe..(guitsiva)..

[@raneyjr]

your welcome!

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

Found his records from the mid 50's and they are absolute gems

Justo ahora estamos platicando acerca del gran Jimmy, saludos desde El Salvador.

[@Gminor7]

Moves me like no other guitarist. Many thanks for sharing this!

[@jonathanvandenberg3571]

I studied jazz guitar at Uni and we were examined on some Jimmy Raney transcribed solos, its part of the syllabus since over 10 years ago,

[@jazzman1954]

You’re studying the best there is. I hear nothing much better these days

[@texhank]

Thanks for posting this Jon

[@hollywoodjoe123]

JIMMY RANEY....here is the most UNDER-RATED guitar player of all time....he was quiet....very intelligent.....not so much trying to get the attention of the media...I met hom at one of his gigs at Reno Sweeney's on 13th street in NYC in 1976....he was marvelous....smiling....very nice and relaxed....a long time addict of not only the guitar BUT other things ...he is to me one of the all time greats on ANY instrument...Joe Nania a.k.a. Hollywood Joe

[@bluesloverfr]

Jimmy is a beautiful guitarist - he's perfect !!!

[@marcospinmusic]

Thanks, Jon for sharing!

[@SIRONEDRAGON]

Thanks Jon for posting this : )

[@guitargod6997]

Talented and brilliant.

[@pcheeseman1957]

thank you for sharing. awesome stuff!

[@alanoffer]

When he played that first lick you could almost hear the sax

[@heidegger101]

Great post !!

[@amsedelm]

Jimmy!!! Master.

[@michaelhoward7009]

I love JR- memorized so many of his licks. but the funny thing here is no matter who he says he was trying to sound like- he sounds like none of them. He sounds like him!

[@dr.johntettehdjabeng]

music is my passion and i like bebop so much. all of you are doing well

[@jazzguitarlicks]

The man !!!

[@anitadavideduo]

He's really great!!

[@savierbreth7991]

He describes "not thinking about" what he's playing because the mind is not fast enough. That's exactly how Bill Evans also described improvisation.

[@TimShizzlish]

Bill meant this in a rather negative way, though. Or at least, that's how it sounded to me.

[@raneyjr]

TimShizzlish Re: Bill. What clip or passage are you referring.

[@TimShizzlish]

/watch?v=YEHWaGuurUk

[@DKKlaws]

TimShizzlish Not starting a holy war, but simply curious why you thought it was negative. Thanks.

[@raneyjr]

TimShizzlish This particular portion of the Universal Mind clip the comparison is not apt. Bill is referring to building on something that you don't know truly - which creates confusion. Dad in above is simply talking about creating a picking technique that is driven by the sounds and letting the physicality decide not "decision making". Very apples and oranges. It is likely Savier is talking about a different passage, statement, interview or article by Bill

[@Fitzliputzli23]

There is no guitarist who is deeper into bebop than J.R. He really sounds Charly-Parkeresque. Thanks for posting this jewel!

[@jean-lucbersou758]

Today you have Pasquale Grasso !.....and we have the best new wave here ! France...Italie.....

[@jean-lucbersou758]

Jean-Luc Bersou

[@raneyjr]

Jean-Luc Bersou Red Norvo Trio - STRIKE UP THE BAND

[@rockfungmo9905]

Very good song

[@brothercaleb]

REAL bebop lines 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@filipdinevmusic]

beautiful

[@TomGoldsmithguitar]

Bravo

[@TheDarmardar]

so melodic. thanks.

[@EDWINPIERCE168]

Wow!

[@wadesharp11]

Never heard this guy. Yeeeessssss wat a legend..nice bee-bop

[@raneyjr]

😊

[@jazzydog]

Great legend!!.

[@rubenantaglez8641]

El maestro y sus alumnos, quien fuera alumno. Thanks

[@ES150L7C]

Marvelous...

[@3r1cratpool22]

What a great vocabulary

[@mzkjr]

Do you know the date of this? I'm pretty sure it was from Bellarmine University's annual (now RIP) Jazz Guitar Workshops. Thank you.

[@raneyjr]

July 7 1993

[@siteadministrator687]

mzkjr ✌️😿😿😸✌️✌️😡😖😣😚😖🉐🈲

[@MuriMorello]

great raney. ive been looking for pups, ive found about this one, wich sound to be Ranked somewhere, Best Guitar Pickup for Jazz. actually sound really good, of course we got an special guitar with him but, do u guys know what is that? or who else is using?

[@AlanSenzaki]

The Best🙏💞🔥😮

[@Bbm7b5b9]

THANKS- YOU ARE A CAT!!!!!!! May God Bless and Keep You.

[@nialvora]

Interesting how he mentions Glenn Gould while demonstrating Bud Powells ideas! Special people

[@travelingman9763]

RIP Master

[@anitadavideduo]

Cool!

[@anitadavideduo]

great!!

[@raneyjr]

This kind of stuff is not relevant for the thread and is better for a jazz guitar gear forum. Save it for there. Here's one suggestion. It's called jazz guitar forums and I think it's based in Belgium. Another is jazz guitar online

[@davejackson88]

master !

[@DlmlZ]

Well, I am glad to find you here on KZbin! May I ask? How are you related to Jimmy? Are you a relative of Jimmy? Anyway, thanks a lot for sharing! Channel is subscribed! Love it! Cheers DimiZ

[@raneyjr]

Son. Figured it was apparent.. :)

[@jazzrecordingsandarchives9198]

What tune is he soloing on?

[@raneyjr]

I think he's just using a standard progression off the top of his head It has similarities to changes of Yardbird Suite though he's probably in F here.

[@jazzrecordingsandarchives9198]

@@raneyjr Thank you!

[@mqblues]

BbM7/Eb7/Am7/D9/Gm/C9/FM7/F7alt/ Repeat

[@bunkerman99]

The Master. I wonder who made his guitar? Just curious

[@raneyjr]

Attila Zoller was the designer of this model for Hofner

[@bunkerman99]

@@raneyjr Thanks, Good to know.

[@manuelfraiman5534]

I find kinda hard to understand you when he talks. Would somebody do a cleaning job on the sound? Fortunately, the guitar sound very clear , Thanxs for posting!

[@stogies3]

"Tal and I were living in the same building" wow I'd like to visit that place.any info on where was it? thank you for posting this gem.

[@Rickriquinho]

God is speaking!

[@wladekwloszcz3803]

how can one describe this? same as what j.j. bach gave us? cosmic funnel to us, earthlings? good we have this on record.

[@javierfiji]

It seems that they are in University of Louisville?

[@mondodave]

As the years go on, he just looms larger...

[@ntinoszarifopoulos5561]

Grüsse aus Deutschland

[@usmc1875]

has anybody been able to hear the movement or chords he was playing all those lines over? he must have been playing a movement, or a set of chords from a standard maybe... i would really like to know, because learning those lines is a job, that could be done, maybe not in the same way, because c'mon it's Jimmy, but hearing the chords thats over, is a different story,

[@mqblues]

BM7 Bm/ Eb7/ Am7/ D9/ Gm7/ C9// FM7/ F7 alt/ Rough chord platform -- and his lines are tough and beautifully crafted.

[@TheBuddyShowWorldwide]

Talent on loan from God.

[@claymor8241]

A very early influence on Allan Holdsworth.

[@hanskung3278]

Play by ear, don't think when you play....well that's not going to work for me.

[@raneyjr]

This comment is either hilarious or dumb depending on tone/intent. Can you clarify?

[@hanskung3278]

@@raneyjr Sure, I have a shitty ear and I have to think alot when playing.

[@raneyjr]

@@hanskung3278 ok well I guess that should be your quest then . The ear whether it’s a gift or worked at is the right model

[@jean-lucbersou758]

IL FAUT SAVOIR PRENDRE LE TRAIN EN MARCHE sans réfléchir à la manière dont on utilise ses guiboles pour sauter ou marcher . Pour cela seul compte un sérieux et important travail en amont pour acquérir un vocabulaire et la connexion instantanée entre le " chant " intérieur et les doigts qui "entendent la touche du manche avant et au fur et à mesure qu'ils s'y posent .

[@rockfungmo9905]

Very good song

[@joearriozola7775]

Np