guitar imposters

[@winstonsmith8240]

The world is a better place with this man in it.

[@donhall-aquitania1025]

This is the greatest jazz channel on KZbin. I’m late to jazz guitar and didn’t know Jimmy’s background. I thought I just discovered a grumpy old man with mad guitar skill and knowledge. I love everything about these videos, especially the cursing. Thank you Jimmy. I’m a fan.

[@edbernardmusic3599]

He's hilarious and brilliant.

[@gaylanbishop1641]

I’m late to jazz also. Really enjoying it, particularly how much , more there is to discuss and “strategize” than blues and rock. This is my first time watching Bruno. I’ve also been enjoying Jens Larsen.

[@dkelley9661]

Nailed it!

[@christopherprim1973]

I he still around? This is a 4 yr. old video. Love it.

[@AlexRamosDrTaz]

@@christopherprim1973 Yeah, still alive and well.

[@yotrakzproductions7324]

I’m done😂. This dude is real. He’s where George Carlin meets your best music teacher.

[@MichaelConferPhoto]

Exactly

[@Stricknyne1]

The depth of Jimmy Bruno's musical knowledge is invaluable, not to mention his life lessons.

[@Wade-ug5fv]

This is exactly what a jazz lesson should be

[@pwhitt827]

Hi I just downloaded your album Sleight of Hand, on iTunes, glad I did! Serious guitar work on there! -Paul

[@johnnyguitar335]

Such beautiful harmonies. thanks!

[@DonaldMohrMusic]

Jimmy Bruno's got a fuckin' KZbin channel? What a time to be alive. You are a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you for the good notes.

[@BillyGarland]

Jimmy, we wish you and your family a very Happy New Year ! Thank you for always honoring Hank. He sure loved you Jimmy. So do we , Always , Amy and Billy Garland

[@christopherhanna5754]

I loved your dads records, jazz winds from a new direction, was a huge ear opener for me leading me to study jazz guitar . thank you.

[@leeives9109]

I stumbled across this as a guitarist turning to jazz and hadn't heard of Mr Bruno, I watched his amazing skill with harmony and researched who he was....an incredible player. I learnt more in 20 minutes than I have in hours of other stuff. Incredible!

[@Petesplayinagain]

That literally just happened to me too

[@m.vonhollen6673]

@@PetesplayinagainAs opposed to figuratively?

[@Petesplayinagain]

@@m.vonhollen6673 yep. I was doing and thinking the same thing when I read the comment...literally 🤣

[@wshow11]

@@m.vonhollen6673?????? literally?

[@samfrazee6498]

@@wshow11 figuratively

[@3r1cratpool22]

Jimmy Bruno's giant steps version is my favorite. For those who didnt listen to it, go have a look. Its insane.

[@rogerball6265]

Have you met miss jones 4:19, 4:40 modern harmony; My Love Is Here To Stay 8:55; Angel eyes 10:33

[@paularaiza3165]

Black orpheus 14:30

[@bri2233]

This is great. Thank you.

[@thelastgreyhawk2161]

So glad I stumbled onto this channel it's an absolute goldmine now it's time to grab a pick and get digging.

[@mbach1187]

As a beginner where do I even begin to learn playing guitar like this?

[@LOGYNHUGHES]

And this is what IM saying..

[@winstonsmith7652]

As a second rate jazz guitarist with many heroes, just wanted to say I love you Jimmy. All the best, sir. I could listen to you all day, and you always make me laugh. Thanks. Oh, and you've still got it. Don't get many of you for the dollar.

[@ukesonparade534]

Jimmys like the Joe Pesci of jazz guitar. Love it!

[@russell_szabados]

I just came across this channel for the first time today. Reminds me of a guitar teacher I used to work with at a music school in the NYC suburbs in the late 80's. Guy was a badass player and real straight shooter like him.

[@davidsheriff9274]

Joe Pesci is actually a really good jazz singer. He did a record with joey DeFrancesco and Pat Martino,he went under the pseudonym "Joe Doggs". I know this is not what you meant by the comparison, I just thought it was a funny coincidence. Check out the record, it's pretty good.

[@ukesonparade534]

@@davidsheriff9274 yes! I’m aware! He used to go and check out Pat after he did his own gig. Talented folks.

[@stevenhearrell1564]

Thanks for the info and talk, Jimmy. You are inspirational, and fun to listen to. Unfortunately, I will never be anything remotely close to the most humble jazz guitarist, but I like the sound, and have fun trying.

[@TobyMottershead_]

Two things I’ve always liked about Jimmy Bruno- he knows his sh*t - and he gives zero f**ks!

[@climbtibet]

Jimmy is totally my favorite guitarist; his life lessons are invaluable ! And he is the coolest dude on the planet 🌎

[@tel5690]

Love your honesty even after 30 years. Love you Jimmy

[@jtrinlee]

Jimmy's No Nonsense Jazz Guitar taught me so much and I almost learned to stop talking about theory so much..ironically the Jimmy Bruno Hot Licks videos were where I began to understand much of the therory nonsense

[@hiltonroberts8742]

I like the painting in the back-ground.

[@alward5678]

Jimmy you have inspired me for many years. Thank you.

[@brucehunter2325]

Ha.. Jimmy you are a legend,. There is an old cliche, there are those that can teach and those that can play. Your deffinatly a player but im loving your videos.

[@majorleaguemodelsbystevewo9451]

Your so spot on,and simply a great musician!!!I think they should do a movie on you!!!

[@edwardlee6516]

this guy is one of greats cant say enough about him what a guitar man thank you for all your hard work

[@rockstarjazzcat]

"Jazz is never going to die." 🤙🏼

[@waynedeadder664]

Man, do I ever suck. Love this.

[@johnparsons6750]

I was watching these when Jimmy was posting them. For all his craziness at times, I'm thankful for him and these videos. An eye opener for me. Some if it eventually sunk in to me, made me better.

[@m.vonhollen6673]

“Jazz isn’t dead. It just smells funny,” - Frank Zappa.

[@jschmoe4211]

The lightning bolt is back... wheeeeew.... I feel better !! Captain Dy-no-mite !! Hey about musicians listening differently, to music, than non musicians, it would be the same for how carpenters look at houses. A carpenter is going to see how a house is constructed when he looks at it. A lay person is going to look at the same house and think about whether or not it's cute. It's just the nature of attaining knowledge that having it, makes you view things differently than when you didn't have it. There are advantages to each perspective.

[@dannywoody5497]

You just never hear these old cord melodies anymore.

[@spookybaba]

It's like listening to Gerald Celente but he's playing guitar.

[@richyrich5049]

I was looking up where he was from as he said some things about Philly. Not surprised.

[@dantenapoles5951]

5:13 "anyway, fuck that". He ain't no layman, this guy is freaking awesome, thank you algorithm!

[@IamUncledeuce]

That was reading something recently where Jim Hall changed guitar harmonies from the George Van EPS style to a modern style, but I don't understand because I can't nail down an example that really demonstrates that from me. I'm hearing music but I'm not distinguishing old from new or perhaps my ear is a mixed bag since there is quite a bit of material to listen to and draw from. Which leads me to believe that the old axiom that "if it sounds good it is good" rings truer than grits does with groceries.

[@professorhamamoto]

"Colostomy Bag's Groove." Now that would be a butt-groovy tune to conceptualize, write, and perform on Broadway.

[@EddiePalmeri1]

love that Epiphone sound. really rich. Anybody out there know what year it is? If I could find one like that I would buy it. No amp needed...Philly Ed

[@manicguitar2455]

Jimmy, you're a fuckin national treasure.

[@grantgre]

Nice ibanez guitar. Looks and sounds good.

[@ensaerodynamics8615]

Jimmy LOL about the Mummers. Great finding you and watching you play and hearing you talk about music and life.

[@matthewyog6609]

This is great! Thanks Mr. Bruno.

[@charleshuguley9323]

"Anyway, fuck that." 😂

[@irasherman3308]

I'm from NE Philly. I agree, and that's why I moved to Florida a few years ago. 😁😁

[@ScottfromBaltimore]

Our love is here to stay. Heard it loud and clear. Really spelled it out.

[@themilkman7172]

That hatred for funk came out of nowhere lmao

[@guitargod6997]

Colostomy bags? Well, whatever turns you on..... The real dilemma to getting old is becoming invisible.

[@dyskover]

A colostomy isn't the end. To some it may be considered the wrong end. I used to feel that way too. Now I are one, and happy for it.

[@StuartwasDrinkell]

What a star! First 20 seconds gotta 👍 & a 🛎 wiping my ass when you call😅😂 ... it's the title to my next project! The Bukowski of Jazz guitar!

[@freddymclain]

I watched my hometown turn to spaghetti too. Houston, Texas was such a cool town once, but then the whole world moved there. Now you can't drive your car there.

[@robchrisaustinsteve]

“I’m not sure what you mean. Anyway, fuck that” lmao 💀

[@danielbuhr4260]

Im a musician, but never learned theory. I still tend to hear lyrics foremost, but also love to hear the intricate little things the producers or artist add. Things that arent necessarily front and center.

[@dunxy]

Not every talented guitarist knows theory, but all guitarists that do have at least some talent, or are able to pass of that they do! I waited decades to learn theory, but its worth it.

[@katielowen]

“What happens if I’m taking a shit while you call?” :spoken while playing beautiful jazz chords: 🤣🤣🤣

[@dananthony6258]

I wish he would make more videos like this. Just shooting off the cuff. Whatever comes in and out of his mind at the moment.

[@dis.infectant]

Bruno Online School is his new channel.

[@unclesam997]

That Art Tatum impression was crazy good

[@mcuggy8558]

Again with the George Van Epps. He was a great developer. Genius.

[@chicklets4ever51]

It's not old, man, it's timeless!

[@AnalogOpher]

I was kind of expecting you to break out of the Mummer's Parade song with some serious outside shit.😂 Great channel!

[@dongriffiths3898]

Jimmy Dude, I want to say “Shut up and play” so bad, but I appreciate a good laugh as much or more than I appreciate good music!❤

[@raykanoon7705]

Listening to a lot of Tal Farlow lately and man there’s no player on this earth that played like him. Well maybe I haven’t heard them.

[@BernieHolland-w4l]

I agree with your comment about Tal Farlow - he is my favourite player - he had everything

[@MarkInLA]

You two above have some nerve !! You're watching and listening to Jimmy Bruno (FOR FREE !!) and telling him whom you like better !! Does Jimmy really need to know that ??!! What do we take away from your tactless comments ? What !!?

[@raykanoon7705]

@@MarkInLA I didn’t mean it in a way that disrespects Jimmy Bruno or any other guitar player for that matter. Tal Farlow was amazing for his time. Jimmy Bruno is also a great player.

[@cnrbsmth]

Tal was my first hero. People have been compared to Tal but Ive never agreed with any comparison. His feel and note choice was just in a world of it's own. I've tried really hard in the past to emulate his vibe/tone and it's near impossible.

[@JamesWerner]

Tell me about that painting

[@MichaelConferPhoto]

Best line ever Jimmy, "... it's a beautiful instrument the guitar, and it's a real shame that they want to distort it, in any way, ...maybe I'm a retro guy..Good!" Good stuff. I couldn't agree more with that statement.

[@TheFman43]

Didn’t he play the lead guitar in “Guitar Boogie Shuffle “…in the late 50’s?

[@TheWaveFiles]

Absolutely love your work. I'm from France, can you add subtitles please? Would love to better understand your advices and stories. Thanks, all the best.

[@khelom]

Moi j'ai appris l'anglais comme on apprend le jazz : on écoute, on écoute ... Et on écoute encore jusqu'à ce que ça vienne :)

[@m.vonhollen6673]

@@khelomOn pourrait aussi aller à l’école et étudier.

[@miahconnell23]

Mon Ami, his words maybe could be the thing that helps you acquire English (if you so desire). I found that to acquire my second language, I needed: musics, lyrics, maybe an extra cool girlfriend, and when interesting characters & sages have things to say that you REALLY wanna know…. this desire to understand (and be understood) makes the brain turn on: and it’s lovely. Classroom work and books are not NOTHING, but this situation-here-above: wherein you really wanna understand: this will really bring you up. If you work with a singer who is super-verbal, and you focus on your guitar, perhaps you could maybe coax your singer into translating for you ? If it were a Portuguese translation you were looking for, I would do this favor for you because I’d benefit greatly from the learning acquired through speech and meaning…

[@LeadenMarshmallow]

​@@khelombut reading is a part of both things too?

[@paulsigmon7263]

Hi Jimmy, big fan here!

[@alward5678]

I do not understand how Amazing Guitarist like you are not booked every night of the week. Jazz is a lost art with the idiot public today.

[@JimmyBrunoJazz]

before the pandemic I was working all the time in New York and abroad

[@dunxy]

Modern music is trash and doesn't favour actual musicians.

[@jaytea42]

Gee i kinda like the old diminished chord Jimmy!

[@edh1293]

Me too.

[@papadavewatson]

Yeah, I like things about this guy, but he thinks his opinion ought to be everyone's.

[@DSteinman]

The gypsy jazz guys still love those!

[@onlytimewilltell204]

Are they Oak trees and Truffles in the painting l think l can see the wood for the trees

[@3r1cratpool22]

First thing i got rid of was distortion.

[@BrianOboylemusic]

Love that your from Philly

[@wahwalker]

you remind me of a scene out of a movie where there's a piano player telling a story while playing

[@guitarldh19]

Very informative. This guy knows what he is talking about.

[@wmg1958]

I wonder if he hears music differently as a result of being a master at the craft or if he became a master at the craft because he hears music differently.

[@turbo1234ist]

Sad to see Jimmy smoking. He is one of few great Philly Jazz cats left.

[@grantkoeller8911]

Have You Met Miss Jones

[@thejohnstonboys]

Of course this guys doesn’t like Christmas

[@mrfomiatti5515]

Jimmy, thanks for sharing, i like hearing your thoughts on how you see music. helps me focus on whats important.🚬

[@ptose]

what's the standard he's playing around the nine minute? I know it but I can't remember what it is.

[@Diggsblues]

A guy used play with Juan Avila had colostomy bag. After he had the operations he died of liver cancer three months later.

[@LVT_Music21]

When the student is ready the teacher appears!

[@CrashExhibition]

Mumming comes out of Ireland. There’s still some people doing it here, but it’s mostly died out! 😅

[@joeurbanowski321]

You from Philly..? South Philly I’d say.. That’s cool.. I used to live with a girl at 19 and Jackson… Nice place to visit.. for the senses… But I don’t wanna live there.. I dig your take on music.. I guess I’ll see what else you got on here.. Hey.. where’s an old geezer bassist-turned guitarist go to get back into it these days.? Huh? ✌🏼

[@ManuelhobiCh]

Hi..what a great player..in wich video are you talkung about giant steps..the am fm Ebmaj Stuff..i cant find it again..greets and thanx for your stuff!

[@ManuelhobiCh]

On and bye the way..i wish good health to you anyway

[@bjornhelgerolla]

I kind of wish to! It would have changed me. Great things happens on a regular basis......

[@grantkoeller8911]

Our Love is Here To Stay

[@julesleyhe]

Love this video man

[@mjazzguitar]

I saw this on tv and came here for the comments.

[@natrutto]

pls someone add subtitles

[@roman14032]

OK , this guy is way,way beyond where im at

[@ericangel1950]

No matter how old the video. I'm learning things. even if you go.

[@shaindaman13]

I have no idea who this curmudgeonly old dude is but 45 seconds in and I’m a fan.

[@p2k7777]

The title got my attention to be honest

[@DavidEllisFilm]

The Bell Curve of people who know about the Bell Curve is probably lower and wider than the typical Bell Curve. I had to check to make sure I wasn't watching at 2x speed during the Tatum example Riffs. Durned if it wasn't Normal speed.

[@patrickcollins9091]

the Bukowski of jazz, Merci!

[@TheNobbynoonar]

That spliff looks nice!

[@vbassone]

Jim, the diminished chords you mention in this context really are dominant 7ths anyway; dominant 7 , b9 with no root, so cats just started looking at these "passing" diminished sevenths as their true dominant functions.

[@vbassone]

In other words, they didn't get rid of these diminished by "replacing" them with dominants, these diminished were always dominant FUNCTION anyway. Thanks Jim!

[@generalleigh7387]

Playing jazz guitar is like playing chess.

[@markruby2434]

Jimmy did you ever play or have any run ins with Billy Bean?

[@ResponseAudio]

Man, what a great video. Made my day! Thanks!!! :)