Minor Swing performed by Gretchen Menn

[@alfalders3020]

You’re a delight and one of the most supreme musicians I’ve seen in my 68 years. God bless you. 👍❤️

[@AngelVivaldi]

Admittedly I'm late to this party but my GOD - what a stunning video and concept, absolutely exquisite! You put the perfect visual feel to what that song musically captures. Justice to a classic... bravo!

[@chriszoupa7898]

Stephan's solo sounds amazing on guitar... Holy crap. Mind blown. Amazing job

[@robwalton7749]

Is there anything that Gretchen can't play? So brilliant, so Gretchen, yet honoring those who came before. You will always be one of my favourite guitarists, regardless of gender.

[@chrisstark1091]

Anyone that can play so cleanly, so well-articulated, and virtuosic on those big heavy gauge bronze acoustic strings, then go on to shred it up with equal grace on electric has my complete respect! Well-done! What a great rendition of that song! Bravo!

[@gretchenmenn]

Wow, thank you!!! I SO appreciate that. I am always striving to learn and grow as a musician, and nothing like learning from the best to expand one's abilities.

[@sprezzatura8755]

@@gretchenmenn Ms Menn you have helped rekindle my commitment to improving on guitar. Also I enjoy following your journey as musician. Your key points for musicians from your interviews are something I refer to all the time. Kind of like Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules but for musicians!

[@christiankraut6554]

@@gretchenmenn Also warmest compliments from my side - just one question: someone commented on you using "bronze acoustic" strings on the part you play on the acoustic guitar. Am I wrong by assuming, that the strings you use are NOT bronze? They look like regular steel to me in the video, possibly flat wound. Please reply.

[@gretchenmenn]

Wow, so kind of you! I am always working to improve on the guitar as well! Wishing you the very best on your path! 🤘🤓

[@gretchenmenn]

These are John Pearse Nuages strings… so gypsy strings, just not a gypsy guitar. www.stringsandbeyond.com/jopenucodegu.html?googleshopping=yes&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_Jr-9MKB-AIVAhLnCh0tbwK_EAQYASABEgLamfD_BwE

[@thehouseofronin9209]

An absolutely outstanding performance Gretchen!

[@mcharlesjohnb3473]

Love Gretchen since years now - She is soooo amazing

[@gretchenmenn]

I so appreciate the continued support and interest! Thank you!

[@blindstraight4026]

Me too.She is awesome Zeperella rocks!!!

[@johnnybsteelriff]

I love Django and your take on Minor Swing shows how far ahead of the field he was.......it is beautifully filmed as well and the bar setting is absolutely right...well done Gretschen!!!

[@Drewriders]

wow. never seen a guitarist play stephane's part. amazing.

[@MojosArmy]

Beautiful playing, fantastic video. Love it all. Well Done Gretchen!

[@TroyNaumu808]

I love listening to you play guitar. I have my computer automatically que your music when i turn on my computer. I love listening to you playing.

[@sadiqmohamed681]

Some of the finest guitar playing I have ever heard!

[@timcarm]

I was blown away how cool this was!!!

[@paulgibby6932]

Nice job doing Django's and especially Stephane's solo (on the electric).

[@gretchenmenn]

Thank you so much! I know I'm on thin ice with purists including an electric guitar... but I love both solos so much, and thought it would be a great study to adapt the violin lines for guitar.

[@markmetzger8736]

One of the coolest pieces I've ever seen on KZbin. I've become a big fan of your music and have been introducing your works to everyone I know. I got to see Eric Johnson last year. Hope to catch one of your shows soon. The future belongs to you.

[@gretchenmenn]

Thank you so much! That means the world to me!!!

[@whuseman1881]

incredible! Thanks for the inspiration,like a Breath of Fresh Air. I've been playing guitar for 25yrs. I've tried to learn an explore all genre's and Styles. I know the long hours n dedication. Thank You for keeping it Alive.

[@iamnoman85]

I can't believe Django could play this with basically only two fingers. A fantastic song, and you have done it justice!

[@AcetateFiend]

I recognize that SF bar! Killer playing Gretchen! Very refreshing. Looking forward to hearing more, especially the next album.

[@gretchenmenn]

Thank you! Yes, it's Bourbon and Branch! :-)

[@NmnyMoony]

I read the answer about the candles and they do contribute to the feel of the video way more than the probable cost :)

[@ThadBrown]

Fantastic. Love the confidence on the acoustic solo.

[@VitalyBlagoy70]

Gretchen. When are you planning a new concert in 2018? I very much want to listen.

[@VitalyBlagoy70]

Gretchen, You are wonderful.

[@vladymyrandryushchenko2050]

Amazing beautiful music and video! Bravo!!!

[@Maurizio70GilmourFan]

This video is spectacular, thanks for your sublime playing!

[@flavy1000]

Wow! I used to listen to those old records with my father ..He loved Jazz and the Hot Club from France so much and as a kid my best moments were those when he turned on the Winco player and we listened to Music..He inspired me my love for Music I believe... I could spend hours and hours by the radio or the music player..Later on I came into Rock music..but my first memories are those of Jazz recordings...and great musicians.. Thanks Gretchen for your nice playing, and for bringing this Music back to my memory! Sorry it´s been a long time since I didn´t enter Facebook, but I don´t forget you ! Lovings from Argentina..

[@brianm.9062]

Thank you Gretchen, I chose you to take me out of my birthday and into my next year. Once again thanks for being there. X

[@Jkaterchannel]

You nailed every note! The violin part was most impressive. Thank you.

[@sexandskateandrocknroll4741]

Great playing Gretchen.

[@nektoV]

You are like a fairy, and your guitar is a magic wand, with which you create musical magic and transfer the listener from a tough and often cruel reality to a world of warm colors and harmonies, a world filled with jazz intonations and swinging phrases, a world in which is cozy and comfortable, a world in which you want to come back again and again. Great!

[@sashachernyak7058]

So good

[@riseofthemachine2623]

You restore my hope in the future of music, Gretchen...Thanks so much for this wonderful piece. Love your tone, too.

[@tonybot3]

Thank you for keeping the music going. You're actually the first i've seen do it on electric.

[@OaKoKhoABCD12345]

This is undoubtedly the 2nd best version of Minor Swing. The best version of Minor Swing is when Django playing it live.

[@ankanchakraborty257]

Always great to see musicians of our era working out with Gypsy jazz...awesome ...loved it.. woman..keep up the good work..Wish to see more of you...

[@jonathaneves5847]

Outrageously good. Such a talent! beautifully played.

[@thatch2018]

nicely done! I'll spread the word as best I can, download some of your music and will try and catch you live! luck to you!

[@AloyFennec]

hi gretchen thank you for sharing this video... this is so amazing.. peace love and happiness ..

[@alunjones6635]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@jakajarc]

Nice to see this style given due respect. I love it!

[@justinchaste]

Really...Such a sweet, easy genre, yet mucho technique required to properly pull it off...As this video aptly provides wondrous evidence of, G is a PRACTICE slave..

[@MrUltraworld]

I saw a video of you on DiMarzio's website and went right to iTunes and bought Abandon All Hope, and Hale Souls. What a great find, thank you.

[@gretchenmenn]

Hi, Fred! Really happy if you like the music, and thank you so much for the support!

[@karenaudreytodd]

I had almost forgotten about you until I saw Steph shooting her mouth off and said to myself: "Steph, you may have that fancy reissue doubleneck, but Gretchen completely blows you away" and so I watched a couple of Zeparella videos and then "Oh she's got some originals now too, hmmmm (click...) oh Wow, what cool stuff, let's jam, where's my acoustic and Bic lighter slide"... Thanks for the jam, that was fun! Dang, your fingering and picking is deadly accurate, every note clean and pure. I on the other hand, cheat, using pulls, hammers, bends and other assorted forms of FAKE notes (Hence the slide LOL!)

[@gretchenmenn]

Oh, no! I've got nothing but respect and camaraderie for other musicians, so that's a little disturbing. No wars or competition from my end of things, that's for sure. :-) So glad if you like this rendition. I love Django so so sooooo much!

[@PoLytnin]

I saw the blurb about you in Guitar Player's "50 Sensational Female Guitarists" and thought I'd check out your KZbin videos. This is one of the best Django Reinhardt renditions I've ever heard. I really couldn't believe it. The electric part is very cool, too. I'm not a purist, even though I still love originals. You, my dear, are an original. Don't let anybody ever tell you otherwise. :-)

[@gretchenmenn]

Thank you so very much for the kind words. That really means the world to me! I, too, am no purist, though my love for Django is pure! :-) I'd love to make a true study of Gypsy Jazz one day... I have quite an extensive list of stuff I need and intend to work on!

[@thomaskoppenhaver2758]

Lots of fun, thanks for playing!

[@AllThatShreds]

Great stuff Gretchen!

[@rschoolcraft]

Gretchen, you are as talented as you are beautiful, as you are talented as you are beautiful, etc etc. Really great job, as always! Proud to call you a friend!

[@gretchenmenn]

I am humbled and deeply appreciative of the very kind words, especially from a badass guitarist such as yourself, Bob!

[@Guitaroverkill]

The guys playing cards are deaf and blind to not appreciate the playing. Great playing. Your technique is flawless.

[@gretchenmenn]

Hahahaha! One of the guys is my dear drummer, Thomas Perry. The other, Stephen Strahm, is the luthier who built the acoustic guitar I used for this track. :-)

[@Guitaroverkill]

So sly. An Alfred Hitchcock move.

[@michaelking42]

Spectacular to watch! And the music is delightful too!

[@scoooterlee3544]

Listened a couple times, then busted out my bass and jammed along for several more viewings. A good Scotch and ginger tea whilst as well. What a lovely evening. Thanks for that!

[@gretchenmenn]

Oh, what fun! Honored to have been a part of that. :-)

[@edge1289]

Wow, Django and Stephane are smiling down listening to you!!

[@gretchenmenn]

Aw, that's very kind. I am eternally grateful for such incredible inspiration from both of them.

[@MarshallAmpMan]

Gretch! You are really great!

[@NmnyMoony]

one of the most superb music videos I've seen :)

[@SiggyMe]

Beautiful Melodic phrasing, just great finger technique, fun and more fun inspirational.......bravo!

[@gretchenmenn]

Very happy if you enjoyed it! It was so much fun and so educational to learn.

[@seamusbrowne4909]

Love her, beautiful Woman.🤗😊😋

[@henrymanzano4600]

wuao gretchen

[@AnarchysSon]

Phenomenal guitar mastery! More than a little gorgeous too! ;)

[@gretchenmenn]

Aw, thank you! I so appreciate the kind words, and am always working to learn and grow as a musician.

[@SadowskyGuitars]

Just great , Gretchen!

[@gretchenmenn]

Thank you so much! I'm just about to record something on my beloved Sadowsky this week! :-)

[@trailrunner919]

Very cool jam…loved it!

[@lynnfrancesanderson1829]

Right on Gretchen!!! BRILLIANT!!!! I LOVE it!!! HOW did I MISS this?!?!??

[@vladedivci]

Beautiful... In every possible way.

[@gretchenmenn]

Awww... thank you!!!

[@LedZepUltimateFanPage]

amazing piece of work Gretchen. can't wait for the new album.

[@gretchenmenn]

Thank you! It's being mixed now!

[@ChrisSide]

Wow awesome music!

[@christoph_with_ch_and_ph]

just came here following you on facebook and now i am blown away. this is what youtube is good for :)

[@gretchenmenn]

Oh, cool! That means so much to me!

[@grimreapervenus]

Hi Gretchen, thank you for this great rendition of classic Django! Keep on playing and posting. Kind Regards, Andi Jack Milne.

[@gretchenmenn]

So happy if you enjoyed it! Django is auditory bliss for me, and getting to learn his and Grappelli's lines was exciting and educational!

[@maj954]

this song always feels like 10 minutes long, I've been playing the guitar portion all day and can never perfect it. Nice to see the arrangement with the electric in place of the violin part.

[@chriscross1661]

An extremely talented musician - Reinhardt would love it. Super performance

[@VH1984]

Wow, just wow! Highly talented and gifted. Great musician!! This is the type of talent we've been missing since the 90s. More please :).

[@gretchenmenn]

That is very kind! My second album of original material will be out in just a couple of weeks!

[@JimdelaCombe]

fantastic Gretchen!!!!

[@gretchenmenn]

Thank you!!!

[@mikemoore38]

So fantastic . Hope I can see you on stage one day , In France it would be so great !

[@deepmanandhar]

I am one of your greatest fan, greetings from Nepal.

[@gadymarcus5297]

phenomenal sound

[@vixenvendettaofficial]

Gretchen, you are awesome!! =)

[@gretchenmenn]

Aww! Glad if you like it!

[@CavemanJesus4Life]

Saw you in Sausalito last weekend. Great guitar playing, loved the bow segment. You girls rocked. I was Security stage right

[@gretchenmenn]

Aw, thank you so much! And thanks for having our backs. :-)

[@CavemanJesus4Life]

Gretchen Menn Always, I hope to see you ladies next year, or around the North Bay

[@gretchenmenn]

Most definitely! We are playing at the Great American Music Hall in SF at the end of October, and I'm sure we will be back at the Sweetwater in Mill Valley before long!

[@edge1289]

I watched this some time ago, watched it again with the same reaction, Django and Stephan are watching and smiling, awesome playing Gretchen!

[@davidstock2713]

A professional pilot as well, competent girl. That is remarkable, gretchen is definately multi-tasker. Myself must focus within one area, prior to moving to another area, shes phenominal. Especially with clementine foundation, they are stellar together.

[@dfk09]

Nothing like watching an artist at work. You seem just as comfortable playing acoustic guitar as an electric guitar. Which one is more fun to play?

[@gretchenmenn]

I could never choose! I love both. It sure would simplify things if I could focus more in one direction, but that's not where my muses lead me. ;-)

[@richardweidner1625]

good job. love the couch

[@DrLoveSlave]

I can only say you are the greatest!! Beautyfull playing, violin solo on electric is just perfect, what a joy watching you and listening to you!!

[@gretchenmenn]

You are SO kind! I really appreciate that!

[@AM-oo6if]

That was REALLY awesome!

[@davidshiloach1911]

Totally awe inspiring. Thank you, Gretchen.

[@gretchenmenn]

Thank you for checking it out!

[@wayneharrod9363]

Very tasteful..great tone ..amazing

[@ClarkFox1]

Love it! Thank you Gretchen

[@gretchenmenn]

So glad if you enjoyed it!

[@danny761]

I love all your projects!

[@cobbleup]

Crazy cool piece !!

[@laurentcinus]

Superb !! It's really a very nice cover of this Swing masterpiece !! Bravo and a big thank you from France 🙂 - Musically - Laurent

[@stringbender11672]

incredible playing. and a well shot video to go with it. love the black/white theme for the electric parts. totally awesome :)

[@dennisminuti2752]

If Gretchen is not the World's Most Beautiful Woman and Guitarist... IT'S A TIE!!!!

[@tylerwetzel770]

incredible, love the feel, and your knowledge of music theory is very evident.

[@sethcoma]

damn!i love everything Gretchen plays. I wish Zepparella would come to Canada!

[@gretchenmenn]

Thank you! So happy if you like the music! We do make it to Canada on occasion. Hope to get back that way soon.

[@kft590]

You are as talented a musician as you are beautiful. Very enjoyable channeling Django Reinhardt.

[@gretchenmenn]

Thank you so much! I have loved Django longer than I've played guitar, and it was great fun and very enlightening to sit down and learn his lines (to the best of my ability).

[@camiilooo722]

Wow! D: You are awesome. Beautiful woman and great guitar player :3

[@mattcarl2190]

I have never taken guitar lessons but I would love to learn from gretchen wenn

[@mattcarl2190]

Maybe she'd show me a few things she can do that I cant

[@mattcarl2190]

Hey Gretchen, what do you say, do you want to teach me some of your guitar chops?

[@BillHart_Family_Friends]

Wow! Very impressive! I am amazed. Thanks for the thrill.

[@marcpallavicini7690]

Ne vous y fiez pas bien que ce soit un standard vous etes 2 inspiratrices BRAVO je vous aimes

[@francomaggio1949]

Complimenti Gretchen, notevole interpretazione

[@predragpavicevic216]

Great job.... Wonderful ! Thank You.

[@PGeorge61]

Groovy! You have an internal "groove-o-nome." Ya, I just made it up. Love your songs! Always leaves me smiling. 😎

[@gretchenmenn]

Ha! Thank you so much!

[@Yugerthen]

Great job

[@Desdinova69]

Awesome!!! 8) thanks for posting and performing!

[@GeoffreyMays]

Dang! Is there any style you don’t play? And everything you do is with such finesse and verve! What a blessing :-)

[@edge1289]

I watched this again, beautiful! I really am amazed at how Django played this stuff with his index, middle finger and thumb....... I have trouble with all five fingers on my let hand.......!!😉

[@eguilherme1]

Great performance, and I love the Silo Special!

[@cire1er]

I say Yes, Yes and Yes! I love this song. I play this song in my room but you play it better than me. Very good feeling. Very good work. And thanks you tube which allows to listen to musicians like you.

[@gretchenmenn]

Thank you so so so much! I'm really happy if you enjoyed it! I love Django so much, even though I'm not at all a true gypsy jazz player (though I intend to continue to study more!). Always so much to learn.... :-)

[@cire1er]

Yes but it's good to always learn. Actually i'm working "Les yeux noirs" of Django. I think Django was connected to God because everything he played gives me chills.

[@gretchenmenn]

I SO agree!!! Django had some very special gifts and mojo.