Barney Kessel: Autumn Leaves

[@anthonyfischer2408]

I saw him once when I was a senior in high school (Fall of 1983). It was in the restroom at the sink. I asked if he was going to play "Satin Doll". His response? "Uhhh...I don't think so, kid." Oh well...it was still a great show. He was soooo cool.

[@ronenizem]

One of the best Jazz guitarists ever!!!!

[@jpmosnier5937]

The best?

[@Jimi_7-7-7]

@@jpmosnier5937 not possible to say “the best” I would say :-) … there were some like Barney which has been absolutely outstanding! We don’t need to judge them by “THE” best… they are amazing anyway 👍🤝😎

[@williamgregory1848]

I’ve just gotten back to guitar after not playing for 5 years (I just had my first lesson last week) and Barney Kessel is one of my musical heroes. One of my goals is to learn how to play jazz guitar just like him!

[@kendallgriffith4813]

This is beyond fantastic. I wish more people still played this way. Maybe they do and I just haven't met them yet.

[@MrGaryjazzable]

Barney Kessel at hs best. Wonderful playing !!

[@EliZevin]

Barney has one of the best tones

[@smilinjack11]

I've always been impressed with Barney's chord sense ever since I first heard him with Julie London on "Cry Me a River." I eventually got to study with Barney way before I was ready, back in the early 60's. Basically he told me "Back to the woodshed and improve your reading and practice your scales..." Now when I listen to Barney I still am in awe of his chord sense but I can't help but notice that his intonation was slightly poor; his guitar is always slightly out of tune, just enough to distract from my enjoyment of his playing. I wish now that I had tried again with him when we were both living in San Diego. Unfortunately I didn't know he was living here until my old friend Johnny Zorro told me that had been here for years but had had a stroke. Barney didn't play anymore but Johnny visited him often up until his death.

[@michaeltibbs9875]

@@smilinjack11 I like that Barney's a bit reckless at times and not so perfect, because it makes it interesting. Wish I had met him, seemed like a very personable and kind man based on his teaching videos. You're lucky to have known him and study with him and I guess you did your share of woodshedding, right?

[@petercallaway3376]

Michael Tibbs I was thinking the same thing. That’s the right terminology reckless abandon...live and unhindered by perfection of a recording studio. 5*****Star performance.

[@kevinwebb2480]

The Ultimate master of Chord-Melody. Others try and fail. So Do I.

[@thomaskrause7368]

Oh no, just go on trying, you'll see music needs time, a lot of practicing, never give up and see the results later! Thats I'm sure the way of Barney, too. As for all giants of jazz!

[@barrywatson5038]

My old mate, the great Barney Kessel. RIP sir. xxx

[@sendorealistacomgentebosta134]

MAN, this guy is awesome!

[@jefflanaghan6327]

I don't recall which talk show it was or even if he was a regular in that show's band, but I recall Jimmy Dean (the country singer and sausage man) guesting on the show and being excited that he would be able to do a song and have Kessel as part of the band. A well-respected musician and rightly so.

[@davemcafeeguitar]

Love this version! 👏

[@hcool8]

Barney was so Hip! I saw Jazz Alley (Seattle) Great Guitars show but with Tal ,Herb and Charlie I wish I could have checked Barney live, Artists like him are why they call them Musical Artists.

[@michaelGQ]

Barney was one of the best.

[@billyzoom1]

Smoking, yet inspiring and beautiful. What a player.

[@noisyfan]

Dreaming intro, strong chorusses - another true Barney Kessel Masterpiece! Thanx, Rustlessapple!

[@thomaszachariah4756]

Super..Autumn Leaves is a very old favourite of mine.

[@jcayer2]

THE master !!!

[@steverussell7645]

Awesome. Just come across Barney K - love this track. Dare I pick up my guitar again??

[@TheJofrica]

Never give up, don't stop! :D

[@steveb9325]

@@TheJofrica thank you !

[@TheJofrica]

Steve B Welcome!

[@peteraustin370]

Been playing since the 60s but I'm not here yet. !!!!! Love all this !!

[@IkanGelamaKuning]

A jazz trio but with no piano like this one, is masterpiece.

[@TheJofrica]

To be fair, Barney Kessel was one in a million even among jazz players

[@MARCOSLIMA-iy5oe]

uuyjyy hhyyynhu mhjyytghkkkiutfd1 iiin. bjjjjj

[@martinroberts8469]

@@MARCOSLIMA-iy5oe - Well, indeed ... though I do have doubts about "bjjjjj".

[@lovejazzbass]

This is the epitome of guitar playing. Barney and the band made it to look easy but that's far from it.

[@BrianKlobyGuitar]

Most awesome :)

[@K.e0102]

...un stil total diferit ,aparte!

[@p47paul]

Awesome post!

[@FSarnicola]

Fenomenale

[@robertlittell2125]

Franco Sarnicola j

[@sonnyalexcasey]

the pickup at 1:40 was awesome...soon i will play like the greats like Barney Kessel and Herb Ellis

[@martinroberts8469]

@Mufasa TheSailor ... No you won't !!

[@wolfgangsaderl2101]

Das waren noch Zeiten mit Barney im Mexicano Keller Salzburg 1976 Adi Jüstel's Mexicano Keller Salzburg Picture-Show. You Tube

[@bert0fett]

Can someone tell me what show/concert this was? Id love to hear the whole thing with Scofield!

[@DrJonesJazzMore]

Amazing

[@MrMjp58]

The great Barney. My favourite jazz guitarist. On a slightly different tack, regarding bass; no matter how good the sound and the player, electric bass guitars don’t give the swing or add the depth of a double bass. I’ve seen this at various jazz concerts. Maybe electric double basses could bridge the gap. They seem to have a bit more weight in the sound.

[@2468Bubbly]

Great !!!

[@aliamani5130]

قبلاً نوازنده ها فکر میکردند دور صفحه 33 دور را دو برابر کرده اند، تا اینکه ویدیو اختراع شد. ممنون.

[@dennisp3314]

Pretty unique player

[@raefblack7906]

Early rock

[@jonaid2830]

besth technik

[@mikefarmer7238]

Great playing-Is that Tony Mann on drums? Anyone know if he is still around.?

[@akitan8493]

寂しげな秋の情景からいきなりスイングするチェンジが見事。

[@janhansson3135]

Ben Hogan golf swing

[@Carryon392]

Anyone know who the other musicians are?

[@BernieHollandMusic]

James Richardson on Fender Bass and Anthony Mann on drums

[@Andy-hb3zp]

3:18

[@tomohiko315]

Who is this bass player?

[@BernieHollandMusic]

James Richardson of East Finchley

[@oriraykai3610]

The Jimmy Hendrix of jazz.

[@THEclimberclimber]

なんといってもコードワークが素晴らしいですね～。かのビルエバンスも称えただけありますね。

[@splinterjazz6804]

Really? Jaco..........

[@garlandlabat4922]

Esoteric jazz. For the musicians, not the audience.

[@bobsaturday4273]

too much blubbildy blu blu flibblibibliblu

[@ggman946]

I actually think I know what you mean. He’s trying to play fast in certain section and all his notes just flub all over each other.

[@bobsaturday4273]

@@ggman946 don't get me wrong , ol Barney was a real great player , just wasn't as great as he thought he was ...and he did a lot better versions when his head wasn't so fat and that noise isn't playing fast , its just a goofy trick that he used , which worked when he used it sparingly but here he just gets nauseating with it

[@bobsaturday4273]

@@ggman946 and to balance my griping , the rest of his arrangement and improv leaves me totally in awe !

[@ggman946]

Bob Saturday no misunderstanding taken. We are in agreement: BK was a great musician. This live recoding isn’t my favourite however. 🤷‍♂️

[@smilinjack11]

@@bobsaturday4273 I agree Bob. In the early days when I knew Barney, he didn't use that fliberty giberty trick which just sounds sloppy and distracts from his overall sound. Johnny Zorro used to do that same thing. I suspect that Barney may have copied it from Johnny somewhere along the line.