John Pizzarelli - "I Got Rhythm" (solo) at the Fretboard Journal

[@RickDanner]

amazing I have been playing guitar for 40 years and he just played more chords in this video than I will play in a lifetime

[@landajimmy]

Lol, all inversions. Theyre a bitch to play. And, at that speed, dayums!

[@WellnessRosterHQ]

Only about 5 or 6 different forms just all over the place!

[@phenomenaldouchebag6520]

You sounded like a usual djenty guy 🤣

[@LuisGustavo-hz4gx]

Not if you practice

[@chumleyshaver7942]

alot of Bucky in all that amazing 7-string chord-based soloing, growing up seated at the foot of his father, the torch passed, RIP Bucky

[@counterflow5719]

When you're 4 years old and your father can quietly and confidently show you a few basic insights into playing the instrument, it goes deep into your soul.

[@thatguyyoudontknow]

Perfectly said. Godspeed, Bucky.

[@centralparkwest2483]

The fact that he can sing every note he plays just goes to show that constructing a good solo is more than just proper chord tones and scales, its something that you think up in your head. Thats what seperates a good soloist from an average soloist.

[@yaakovhassoun8965]

Usually you don't sing what you're soloing. maybe if you want to harmonize. But I still hear your point.

[@RIPKobe-yc8gd]

Maybe he played thaz solo 10.000 times and now knows every tone?

[@lexoratiani]

@@RIPKobe-yc8gd well I don't think that it might be a written solo. It's actually pretty common amongst high level jazz guitarists to be able to sing while they improvise

[@T0pMan15]

Your brain has unlimited capacity and can think and do anything. Your playing ability however is limited to a certain degree. If you were to only use your playing ability to construct a solo, you would be limiting your creative ability and potential do something new, exciting and more complicated. This is why using our brains in conjunction with our performance ability is far more beneficial when exploring our musical potential and capabilities

[@Grillmouth]

@@yaakovhassoun8965 heaps of great jazz soloists sing along to their solos. Just usually it's without a mic. Listen to old McCoy Tyner, Thelonious Monk, Hancock etc etc records. You regularly can hear a mumbling sound accompanying their solos.

[@mikeemerson9832]

He makes it look so easy and effortless. Brilliant.

[@SoraSatoh]

crazy... i can't describe how awesome this is...

[@AkrusRuma]

...verry awww...thanks.

[@freddymclain]

This man is rhythmically gifted.

[@stogies3]

To sing and play those chords and swing all at the same time WOOW!

[@lukaas0073]

Imagine being that good and still being the 2nd best guitarist in the Family!

[@greatacademy3962]

Kills me!😂

[@ariobintangnugraha1916]

0:46 He pulled that pick from his nose. Magic.

[@edgarcordova9861]

Nope. In his hand all the time.

[@billjamal4764]

Edgar Cordova F. Nope, it’s magic

[@edgarcordova9861]

@@billjamal4764 The magic is in it's virtuosity 🤩.

[@gabomusical]

I thought the same jajaj (I knew that was on his hand all the time but its a funny coincidence)

[@leogeller3662]

That comment made my day ahaha, thank you

[@DonFranko68]

That’s why i love jazz. He swings and play his guitar awesome.

[@Fitzliputzli23]

Interesting how many people focus on the question what brand the guitar is or where he buys his strings. People seem to put all their energy into a sideline just to avoid dealing with what really matters: Practicing.

[@martinkrauser4029]

Practice all you like, you won't get a tone like this with the wrong kind of strings and you sure won't play that bass line without seven of them. Knowing your gear is a job requirement.

[@owenhu9465]

why do you assume that people dont practice and instead focus on gear? how would people show that they're practicing? by commenting "i dont care what gear contributed to this amazing tone. oh by the way, i practiced 6 hours every day"?

[@violao206]

Along the same line, 45 people felt the need to press the thumbs down compared to the 4K+ that pressed thumbs up... there is no pleasing everyone, but damn! He is ranking at a 1.125% disapproval rate. That is quite a trick... given all the work that has done practicing to arrive at this high level of performance.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Well, who wants to do THAT?? LOL

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

@@owenhu9465 3 words: Michael Jordan's shoes.

[@EarthSkyPVideos]

He's got good form for rhythm and leads. He sticks to what works good for him and he perfected it. I like it!

[@RemyTrahant]

Awesome! I’m going to see him tonight at Scullers in Boston!

[@WalterHolokai]

I just found this guy and I think he's great! John Pizzarelli kills it everyday!

[@scaredypicker]

Respect for this guy. He's an amazing player

[@stevieknighten]

Speaking of rhythm...geez! Amazing timing and feel! Bravo!

[@eohippusone]

We were fortunate enough to catch John in concert a couple of years ago. Quite a showman!

[@R0b1zzle137]

I'm so glad I kept watching for that last little part at the end. I dont care how big of a jazz guy you are, EVERYONE HAS ROCK AND ROLL DEEP IN THEIR HEART

[@joksal9108]

He’s making fun of rock guys.

[@tallerdepercusionbrasilena7047]

wow ,, great discipline, dedication, talent, great example for youth ,, good for you John and everyone who appreciates the great job you do, congratulations

[@jannnyyy1]

Simply love the guy!!!Love your show with your sweetie Jessica too!!..Natural talent without pretense..just intensely beautiful style and technique!!Go John go!! My son and I are great fans of yours!!Hope to meet you one day!!!....CHEERS! BRAVO on all your accomplishements!!xx

[@ChicagoJ351]

Very, very cool. I really enjoyed that performance.

[@rogerdavis5447]

Certainly one of the greatest jazz 'chordists' anywhere.

[@TheJONNYSHADOW]

This Guy is AMAZING........................................

[@styourlife5738]

Thank You, John ... Brilliant, as usual !!!

[@WeAreNotAmused]

Nice solfeggio It's amazing how so many passing chords can. Resonate with such a melodic. Vocals

[@SiggyMe]

What great fun with a vintage standard, done beautifully.

[@Millo1868]

Amazing playing, amazing player, fantastic guitar.

[@rickwieland7920]

Wow ! I couldn't do that in a million years. Thanks for sharing

[@rocklegend3335]

Fenomenal! Great Pizzarelli! Wow!🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@jaytea42]

Great as always John!

[@brunoseixascorrea]

Holly S***! Absolutely fantastic!

[@MusicFed]

Loved the smoke on the water segment ha! Also played in 4ths correctly

[@mrpaolo1990]

That was so good that I forgot to click like button 😊

[@charliep7626]

Absolutely brilliant playing and singing. During the solo there is no accompaniment and it is not missed as the notes played suggest the changes through the melody.

[@wadesharp11]

Brilliant! Totally blew me away..inspirational Cheers

[@creativemindsstrategicmedi8665]

Awesome ! Hope to catch him tonight at bird land NY

[@itzmejoed]

We met as kids. My dad Johnny DeRose,guitarist, and your dad were friends in the 60's. They played on many record dates together. Sorry for your loss.

[@acnowmc7749]

Beautiful performance. Very gifted

[@PauloLima1]

Amazing John!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jcaburianhimself]

Absolutely LOVE this, such a great channel with so much variety! Thanks FBJ!!

[@jamesconatser3317]

Awesome! Love it, love it, love it!

[@demetriusgiovannisoares3822]

Brilhante! Pizzarelli é um gênio absoluto!

[@al_freud_jazz_guitar]

great tune and amazing singing and playing ....

[@Nedwin]

oohh duudeee, that was just amazing. You play like a boss!!

[@rockeerockoon2339]

It don't get much better than that. Bravo John. Hope your dad Bucky is doing well.

[@kathrynwebster6307]

Amazing! This man has probably been playing guitar since he could walk. Clearly, he loves what he does!

[@bradkelso7562]

What a massive talent.

[@TrevorMarty69]

you should see his dad.

[@bradkelso7562]

Bucky was great first :)

[@gottabidonthings]

What a master family of musicians

[@lngodwetrust7117]

John Pizzarelli and his father Bucky are heavyweights guitar players, amazing

[@MaxwellAlvesOliveira]

So sophisticated!

[@therealdecross]

What a great sense of rhythm and humor!

[@filipedoria9561]

is good to be here once again...

[@ozarkgypsy]

Yes, seasoned guitarists know that it isn't the guitar but the player that makes the difference to the audience. But it helps for the guitarist to play a guitar that they are super comfortable with, so he/she can execute at their very best. I love that he plays this song acoustically, without an amp. It sounds like his "Moll" archtop guitar has some great acoustic projection!

[@gtrdoc911]

I concur sir. You most definitely have rhythm.

[@bandicoot5412]

The art of guitar, by the great John Pizzarelli.

[@jasonmills6041]

Yep, that was awesome!

[@jessesmit2907]

That was killer!!!

[@bundr]

pizzarelli CAN'T be human... thats just beautiful

[@kaushiksamaddar7690]

Your overall skill-level ,Sir.......is frightening

[@ByKenWells]

That's unfair! He plays chords faster than I can play notes...Genius!

[@martadinatadenny1767]

gold as always

[@Magnum_Opus_Music]

Superb performance!

[@joenickerson8443]

man! didn’t know when I bought my eastman JP sig model, that the man is such a monster! and exactly my picking technique, strong attack like pat martino! now I love my eastman! 🎸😎

[@TheNextGenRacer]

Ha the ending was hilarious. Great job.

[@pg123ab]

Fantastic 🙌

[@AG-bp4nd]

He is an amazing musician & entertainer!

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

Lovely playing!

[@sawunggaling5690]

One of the most underrated guitarists imo

[@ralex3697]

Certainly not underrated

[@andrewmcclure2853]

@@ralex3697agree but he lacks the popularity he deserves

[@pwhitt827]

World class playing right there

[@erikdeme4652]

Wow. Thanks

[@LicksoftheLegend]

As impressive as the scatting during the solo is the sheer amount of chords he uses is insane. plus to be able to switch flawlessly on demand into multiple inversions and substitutions.

[@xdarky20x]

This kind of progression is one of the first things you learn when you get into jazz so you can be sure John has mastered these a long time ago !

[@TheAwesomenessman123]

The chart does have a lot of chords

[@xebio6]

Also his right hand is a rhythm machine. Amazing

[@TrevorMarty69]

I had to revisit this.

[@tasodiaour8481]

the first time i heard this i went crazy brilliance what a vibe

[@Richard_milers]

Amazinggg, different style

[@hevaldosouza4979]

Amazing 🎹🎼🎵🎶❤👏👏👏👏

[@danhope77]

super job!!! this standard is easy to play, even just by using pentatonic scales… obviously this is a super solo, another level.

[@paolobravi2320]

Very good work!

[@par7591]

Goddamnit this is so awesome!!!!!

[@TheHappyLeperBeaver]

wow I'm just discovering him now ... where was I all along??

[@MrGavinspoppop]

Used to see John and his brothers at Nobody;s Inn in Mahwah NJ ,,,, his father showed sometimes too ,,,,,,,,,,, great entertainer

[@patrickh9226]

Here's the difference between John Pizzarelli and so many of the rest of us: I can sing anything I can play...but that's just wrong. My singing is limited by what I can play. John and the others like him can play anything they can sing / hear / conceptualize in their heads. And they can do it just that fast....just as fast as they can imagine the line. That's altogether different than what I can do. He is among other genius-like players when he does that. He's not unique, but he is among a pretty small universe of players who can play whatever they conceptualize--on any instrument. He's fabulous!

[@luchadorito]

Have you tried just vocally improvizing or focusing your improv on the vocals? I find that if I focus on what Im singing I improvise a lot more freely and melodically. I dont have amazing fretboard familiarity but It’s good enough that if I pick a comfy slow tempo, the limitation is less about what I have practiced before on a guitar and more about what kind of vocab have I internalized

[@user-x57620fzmt]

I love you John!

[@marco1950-s2b]

Come si fa a mettere pollice in giù. Con un pezzo così. Boo 💪😍grande

[@Betterthantelly]

Top quality.

[@KaragozTheLow]

I'm delighted to see the most played back part is by viewers like me who try to figure out how the pick manifested from thin air...

[@stevenhearrell1564]

John is wonderful talent.

[@murattaner7384]

Hmmm That guitar has a unique vocal sound especially when single notes are played :))

[@unwrought9757]

Marvellous indeed!

[@natehaffda3074]

Actually, he talked about this at a masterclass I was at recently. John always laughed when people said he pulled the pick out of his mouth because really he keeps it tucked between the inside joints of his index finger. He said that he licks his fingers to keep himself from dropping his pick, that for some reason that helps him get a good grip on it. It is a funny thought though!

[@skaybaltimore]

Well at least you answered the question I came here to ask: Was he using a pick or just his fingernails to substitute for a pick? I thought it had to be a pick but I couldn't see it despite really trying to focus on his strumming hand/fingers. Thanks. What a masterful performance. 60 people gave it a thumbs down? Wow. How sad is that?

[@6stringstorulethemall967]

Fantastic

[@laltunayak7380]

Excellent ♥️♥️♥️

[@jjadriottt9073]

Awesome! 👏👏👏

[@QBCNetwork]

Been a fan of yours since Out of Towners.

[@violinoamore]

Amazing !!

[@macxin2415]

Sad i will never be this good.

[@sjdnw]

Wowww fantastic :)

[@shaibal6363]

Wow those chords and chops!

[@lo0ksik]

wow so great

[@emanuelemazzoni782]

Amazing musician!🤯

[@topografer]

If I start today maybe in 20 years I will be able to play this