Solo Jazz Guitar - Andy Brown Solo at the Whiskey Lounge

ON THIS VIDEO - Andy Brown plays solo jazz guitar at the Whiskey Lounge in Evanston, IL March 19, 2015. This concert was a CD release party for Andy's 2015 Delmark Records release "Soloist."
For this concert Andy used a 1965 Gibson Tal Farlow guitar with a Peavey Special 130 Amplifier from the 1980's. A microphone was placed in front of the guitar to record the acoustic sound and was blended with the amplified sound in the final mix.
This night was part of part of the Thursday night "Steve Rashid Presents: WDCB Live at The Whiskey Lounge” series.
Songs:
1. Look For The Silver Lining 0:00
2. Bahia Com H 5:26
3. Drum Boogie 9:42
4. I Have Dreamed/The Folks Who Live On The Hill 15:57
5. By Myself 21:10
6. Stella By Starlight 26:32
7. Ah-Leu-Cha 32:14
8. Lush Life 36:31
9. Berimbau 40:06
10. Stompin' At The Savoy 45:47
11. No Tabuleiro Da Baiana/Samba Da Minha Terra 50:41
12. Freak Of The Week 54:41
13. Wait Till You See Her 58:01
I play solo guitar at the Green Mill in Chicago every Thursday evening, come by and say hi!
www.andybrownguitar.com
I have a solo guitar CD "Alone Time" which be purchased here: www.andybrownguitar.com/cds.htm
My Music Masterclasses has released a two hour solo jazz guitar masterclass from guitarist Andy Brown. This video masterclass is available to buy or rent here: www.mymusicmasterclass.com/pr...

[@Willco5114]

I get to hear Andy fairly often and am always blown away. You should hear him accompany a singer. To me that demands the most of the guitarist.

[@ToddtheExploder]

Anyone who doesn’t believe that tone comes from the hands is misguided. This is an utterly spellbinding performance. Bravo!

[@81jordan81]

I agree 100 percent, and that goes for all instrument playing

[@ToddtheExploder]

Jordan Tomlinson Excellent point. Violin, piano, saxophone.... It begins within. Our hands are it’s first outing.

[@violinoscar]

Chops like these have taken years to refine, hours with bum on chair, and this is the reward -beautiful.

[@Joa904]

From the 16th century through today, this is the peak of the guitar. An absolute treat from start to finish. Thanks Andy!

[@seamothboy]

this is exactly how I imagine I play guitar, until I actually hear myself

[@anwyllonmusic]

me too :)

[@tonyblaszak3908]

Hilarious

[@davegoodemote3944]

Matthew Wall truth lol

[@wolfcastle5026]

:,(

[@xz5743]

Me too, now I'm starting to learn Ukulele....

[@westheguitarist8546]

I passed my engineering exam after listening to these amazing jazz solo pieces. I could literally hear some melodies in my mind as I wrote the exams, the music calmed my mind down. Thank you sir Andy Brown.

[@Dr.FrancescoAmicoPhD]

Well done! Another example of how jazz music is still alive, inspiring people in all possible ways.

[@JamesJLaRue]

This is the level of playing that makes me want to both practice forever and quit for good. Flawless but completely warm and natural. A tasty listen, the type of recording that should be sent into space for aliens to hear the very best humanity has to offer.

[@rogerweafer2179]

This is also a players dream audience...ALL of these folk were there to Listen which is RARE. Usually there is someone with the Flu sitting in the front row coughing and clearing their throat thru your set...wow!

[@hughwood947]

I keep this on in the background (too good) - there're not coughing because it's a "whiskey" lounge.

[@rogerweafer2179]

GOOD ONE! but they weren't drunk, whistling and screaming FREE BIRD either...can you tell I live in the south?

[@lungflogger9]

he would have done a great version of Free Bird!!!!

[@rogerweafer2179]

Yeah,around here they scream Free Bird during String Quartets...Bartok would've had a version!

[@lungflogger9]

folks don't respect artistry....great live music is so accessible now that it is taken for granted - usually these are folks that never tried to learn an instrument harder than their cell phone.

[@SelfHealingGod]

Jazz is pure and this why I'm here. Pure music is very hard to play especially for guitarist. You don't see a jazz guitarist yelling around he is a guitar hero. They just put their head down, play and humble.

[@musicmaniaph6990]

so true!

[@rae5425]

You don't see them yell around they are a guitar hero because they're not showmen. Most jazz musician gets too absorbed in their playing. That's why a lot of people who can't understand jazz don't go to see jazz musicians. Whereas in music like in rock, a lot of people go to see rock bands even if they don't know how to play guitar or know music theory because in rock music -specially in live rock music, a big part is the performer to audience connection. Jazz musicians play for themselves and the music, "guitar heroes" play for the people.

[@genec8393]

Not always true. Many are jumping, squatting, making dumb faces, staring off into space, looking at the other players with that smug, self-ingratiating look as it to say ~ "did you see how great that was?" No, am not a fan of many of the antics prevalent today. Just play with authenticity, humbleness, and correct notes in meter.

[@gimpyjwilliams]

@@rae5425 also people like rock music better lol

[@gimpyjwilliams]

@@rae5425 guitar heroes play for themselves too its just that more average people can relate to rock and pop etc.. more than jazz

[@loot3647]

I WANT TO DO THIS IN THE FUTURE WITH MY GUITAR! THANK YOU FOR BLESSING MY EARS WITH THIS GRACIOUS MELODY

[@owenmajor1314]

some day I'll be able to play jazz like this. Don't care if takes my entire life, it'd be well worth the effort

[@joeinterrante7873]

Yes me too. Let's stay with it fellow guitarist

[@QuantumLeap89]

From where I stand, it looks to me that music, and guitar in particular takes actual lifetime's to master.

[@renatobray]

For sure mate. It takes time.. but doesnt mattter how long will take your journey as a musician. just carry on and dont look back. You can do amazing things as long as you want. devotion and dedication are the key of your success. Cheers

[@stuartlimbrick4187]

When the playing is so good, all you can do is listen, while all else dissappears!

[@johnbrown6439]

so true. there are technical guitarists and no slight to them but then there is those amazing ones that every note is a personal connection and they feel more then play. he is one of them.

[@JoePass222]

This is guitar mastery at its highest level. He's definitely taken a page out of the Joe Pass school of guitar and I love it. This guy is a rare talent and I'm so glad I stumbled across this video. I will be looking for more of his stuff to add to my collection.

[@chrispile3878]

An hour ago I had never heard of Andy. Now I'm one of his biggest fans.

[@Muang-GuitarExperience]

One of the greatest jazz solo performances all time. Thank you

[@nicholasindalecio8211]

Definitely a tasty one

[@danielecassarini7836]

playing for one hour without stop even for a second.. great musician at all.. and the sound.. AWESOME

[@danielfontana8549]

He stopped at 5:18

[@Ishbu101]

Lol

[@Aellarriicck]

God, hes making it look so damn easy...

[@bojanblagoevski959]

it is :D

[@blakesimmons5130]

Bojan Blagoevski alright Johnny big bollocks

[@christophercarter5057]

If you get a chance check out some of my jazz guitar videos on my page and subscribe! I have some really good stuff on there. Let me know what you think!

[@steveburchfield5576]

i dont know why you ruin this site by using JUDGE GOD ALMIGHTY s name as a slang word its well named enjoy your stay or good work my servant your savior SATAN THE DEVIL

[@pete5668]

Nothing to it. :D

[@chrismorrison2805]

Listening to Andy Brown is like a cup of tea on Sunday morning in Pleasantville.

[@e396hz]

Solo guitar playin jazzy finger picking on hollow body wearing suits so classy, this is all I ever imagine to be a guitarist like this, please open up an academy or lesson master Andy Brown Sir! 🙌🏻

[@thewiitcheerr-sato9236]

WOW MEN, ONE HOUR OF PURE LOVE FOR THE GUITAR, I FEEL VERY RELAXED AND WANTED TO PLAY MY GUITAR WITH A GOOD JAZZ THEME, INCREDIBLE WHAT MUSIC CAN DO. LOVE FOR THE ART 🎸❤

[@faithandfury4003]

I love jazz guitarists that still keep a happy melody in their playing style even when improvising on very hard songs to play.

[@Johnoooh]

dat ass

[@baileysherman8187]

lmaooooooo

[@Johnoooh]

I bet it's an old dude with a hot chick's profile picture, but still... dat ass

[@franksavage8730]

Errm im a jazz guitarist too :]]

[@MrSkateboardbassplay]

LMAO

[@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors]

Andy, I came here by mistake or Google/KZbin search, now I'm staying. You're awesome, I'm now a big fan ☯️☮️❤️

[@jonz.1242]

A wonderful player. The Chicago area's lucky to have Andy Brown.

[@blazingsaddle166]

Master guitarist right there. Thing I love most of all is the guitar speaks to me. All the little incidental squeaks & buzz of the frets and the tone. It's just part of the instrument and the way it wants to play. Pay attention to the perfect timing on everything Andy plays. That's some unbelievable playing right there. It's from the heart & it's evident in his playing. Superb.

[@babinm]

Really you like squeak and buzz?

[@blazingsaddle166]

@@babinm I do when there are no effects to hide behind. I have played for many years myself and I can tell you that to my ear, it's just his guitar plugged straight into the amp, mixed with a mic directly in front of his guitar. (actually just confirmed that in the description) Perhaps a tiny bit of reverb but that's about it.

[@babinm]

I thought a lot of guitarists, especially classical, work hard to avoid the squeak sounds which turn off a lot of listeners. Btw I don’t hear them here but when you said “what I live most” I had to ask why. Isn’t the squeaky sound of fingers over round wound strings the reason that string makers made flat ones. I bought a set of flatwound strings for my classical guitar and I’m hoping I can reduce my squeak sound.

[@moonn4108]

this style of playing realy intimidates me , harmonizing every note ..

[@spacejazz6272]

Moncef Fadal It excites me, pushes me to do more

[@christophercarter5057]

If you get a chance check out some of my jazz guitar videos on my page and subscribe! I have some really good stuff on there. Let me know what you think!

[@maltheljelyderik2649]

Well, he isn't.. He isn't harmonizing every note.

[@AlejandroGonzalez-wo5fk]

You'll get there. Start by learning how to build a chord from scratch

[@nicholasindalecio8211]

It’s delicious

[@wendijoe2793]

Jazz, the only music that makes me feel something...

[@jazzman1954]

I've never heard a better finger style jazzer. Beautiful.

[@evanitoef]

I don't understand how someone can dislike this

[@mikegeyer762]

Watching and listening to this is absolutely unbelievable as a guitar player. How much time, effort, talent and wisdom to play like this is almost unbelievable. You sir are a genius! What an absolute pleasure to witness. Thank you.

[@BBippy]

Andy is an endless flow of musical notes and repertoire. Just amazing. Lots of hard work and practice but tons of talent too. I could practice 10K hours and never sound like that! Such fun to hear.

[@thomassus4444]

His playing is special!

[@deja75m]

Thank you forthe thousands of hours you honed your GOD given talent..not many genius folks have had your..back

[@idiaho9601]

I should say every aspiring Chord Melody learner would like to understudy and get a playing that makes sense around Martin Taylor legendry. Andy shall talk for himself as one of the most advanced player in this genre. What a good articulation and generosity of displaying chord melody style to the world wide guitar enthusiasts.

[@al_freud_jazz_guitar]

The point is playing so relaxed and so sweetly and so melodic with a perfect control on the depth of each single note: amazing balance of everything. For me Andy Brown is truly a source of inspiration....

[@kevinshell4450]

It’s always amazing to me how jazz guitar players seem to maximize the use of the entire fretboard. So cool

[@wasabi1drful]

It is a joy to listen to you play Andy! My first guitar teacher would tell me “you gotta’ listen to Kenny Burrell”! I’m going to tell people “you gotta’ listen to Andy Brown!

[@georgstrodt9203]

🤗Wunderschöne Harmonien wunderschön gespielt, ich liebe diese Musik!!!!

[@sk83below]

I feel my self slowly sinking further and further into my chair in amazement

[@yonezakinorio5964]

Everyday in the morning in my car I'm listening his playing. I fell very happy and relax listening his music. He is my Sensei.

[@wendae1]

Beautiful melodic guitar playing, watch, and learn! Nice guitar, but it’s all really in the fingers, and an appreciative audience, solid gold!

[@nicolelouis2517]

Very wholesome I love his music as well💕

[@bigchunguss980]

You misspelled SENPAI

[@AmiSenpai]

@@bigchunguss980 senpai means upperclassman. Sensei means teacher!

[@marvinfourte7721]

That Stella was DEEP!

[@gusmartins6767]

Yes. Pure highly developed talent. Brilliant. When you have developed the fingers and thumb on your right hand to communicate with your left hand in that way it gives you so many options. He’s a real pro. Tip your cap. This level doesn’t happen overnight. If I lived nearby I would have been in that audience.

[@hhattingh]

I am still a terrible guitar player, however since I have started playing it has given me a whole new perspective and appreciation on all genre's of music and the technicality that it entails. Jazz being the prime example.

[@ldmixer4228]

This guy is absolutely great!

[@williamcayemberg5842]

Trite or typical response but 110 thumbs down? 99.9% of the world's guitarist can't hold a candle to this guy. Amazing.

[@ckh57]

Thats how a guitar is supposed to be played with ease and style using just the fingers one is born with. Pure joy to watch and listen to.

[@epf1961]

Tell that to all the masters who played using only a pick, such as Johnny Smith.

[@ckh57]

My comment was not meant to take away from any great player who is using a pick; I play both ways and greatly admire any guitar artist no matter their method. I still maintain that to just sit down with nothing more than ones fingers and play so artfully is sheer joy to behold, thank you. Sorry you missed the point of my comment!

[@dokx8950]

I am really lucky to find this, now i can study peacefully

[@nicholasindalecio8211]

Happy studying!

[@jamesiyer4937]

unfortunately I'm trying to study his guitar playing which isnt quite so easy 🤔

[@EduardoMartinez-dm5pp]

Not metal core, nor speed metal, nor flamenco, nor even classic guitar can reach the level of beautifulness, class, complexity, feeling and flavor that Jazz can bring to a guitar.

[@EduardoMartinez-dm5pp]

i said no match

[@patriciagullickson9591]

Eduardo Martinez your a brainwashed fool........I know you like what?

[@dahatmalindien]

you have to listen djent if you like jazz guitar

[@MrDman60644]

Eduardo Martinez blues guitar?

[@EduardoMartinez-dm5pp]

Still... no match for Jazz Guitar for my taste, sorry. I sugest strop trying, i have my mind set.

[@chrismorrison2805]

There just ain't no one like this cool stylish classy cat. Plus, he's an outstanding man who is polite, funny and warm. Thanks to Thomas Cray for dropping AB into my world. If i get blue I play Andy Brown and he makes me feel better. Always.

[@jazzman1954]

I got tendonitis just listening to this guy!Fantastic.

[@michaelbentley4182]

Why did it take so long for me to find this ? Tasteful and full of tone - wonderful guitar player.

[@nicolasvb5697]

This is art.

[@nicholasindalecio8211]

Yes it is

[@chirilas5217]

Espectacular Mr. Brown. Admirable these performances. You are a truly virtuoso of this beautiful instrument. My sincere congratulations. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheodorusRex]

Now that is the way to play a guitar! Fabulous!

[@donstanley9943]

I like it. Just wish there was an oboe soloist playing with him. Sonething magical about an oboe. Oboe sounds like elbow and we have elbows, which adds to the fascination we all share for the oboe.

[@ThiagoBragaMusic]

I have a dream now... To study with this Man!!! Genius of Jazz Guitar!!!!

[@robertkscorpio3680]

Andy Brown is a Bad Man on Solo Jazz Guitar....love the Grooves he has !

[@CliffCassidy]

I am so grateful to have been able to begin this day listening to and loving Andy Brown's gift of music. Bravo and thank you Andy.

[@MsAkpar]

Оригинальный гитарист! Хороший стиль исполнения! Спасибо за полученное удовольствие!

[@adrianotomepereiratome4066]

É um orgulho para nós brasileiros ver músicas nossas serem interpretadas por este grande instrumentista. Viva o Jazz. Viva a Bossa Nova.

[@renatobray]

Jazz Brazil is amazing! like it mate.

[@JoseLuiz-cz9sm]

Lindo demais isso

[@user-nv5kz8rd1g]

Im Russian but this music can help me with my problem and make me happy. Sorry for bad english

[@jeffpagel8178]

beautiful and brilliant. i can hear the joy in every note

[@catholicmusicforkids]

I like the music, very peaceful and relaxing.

[@elmiguel6725]

Perfect explanation, I feel the same way Denny, a little whiskey, a cigar and just sit back and listen and ignore the wife nagging me.👍

[@SergioCaputoMusic]

Never heard of him. Now I did. Great. Cool. No virtuoso bullshit. Straight to the point, not missing a beat. Bravo!

[@josearaujo3827]

Simple and beautifull! No shredding, just pure music!

[@parkerbranstetter5403]

As far as tone and smoothness is considered, I’m not sure how much better you can get than this

[@user-pm8zn2fg8m]

This man is absolutely a amazing guitarist, listening to his music makes me relax. really nice music. love it

[@user-pm8zn2fg8m]

came back here after 5 years....

[@owlucas]

This is Bossa Nova!!!! Realy good Brazilian (Jazz) Music

[@RuiPalmeira]

estava achando o mesmo ao ouvir esse vídeo, mas não sendo muito letrado em Bossa (ou jazz), pensei que fosse apenas o "estilo" desse autor :)

[@risen1734]

Bossa Nova can be considered as a Jazz sub-genre. Now If you are talking about American Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Gypsy Jazz or other genres, Bossa Nova is mainly characterized and differs more by its rhythm. Bossa Nova's rhythm is highly influenced by Samba, which at the same time is highly influenced by African rhythms. - Google

[@VinslomBardy]

Those old Peavey tube amps from the 1980s sounded way better than their price tag suggested they should sound, and they were rock-solid bulletproof too. Great playing!

[@chickenlips2010]

Wonderful playing, this seemingly effortless flow and musicality is what I aspire to as a musician!

[@Radbalahhouse]

Lots of Brazilian Stuff! >>> very Nice Sooth jazz.

[@brunobarbosa5704]

Orgulho da música brasileira S2

[@jwguitar]

Beautiful playing! I love the Tal Farlow Gibson guitar!

[@ulisesvictoria9284]

Nice and rare to see a Jazz Guitarist playing fingerstyle. So nice!!!

[@MCGaar]

When phrasing is this sensational, a guitar doesn’t need to repeat itself so much like other genres

[@guilhermefrotta]

A nice surprise "Berimbau" 40:06 by genius Baden Powell on a eletric guitar.Regards from Rio de Janeiro - Brasil

[@VanesaSoledadOvelar]

I love jazz... thanks to my cousin! Its very beatiful.. amazing. I hear the melody and travel. SALUDOS DESDE FORMOSA, ARGENTINA!!

[@joeelder1629]

I can lay in my room and close my eyes and travel all the time with music like this! lol

[@VanesaSoledadOvelar]

Yes is this. Magic...!!

[@PeterDad60]

I have listened to Andy playing his guitar for us in this video for several years. I keep coming back. In fact I guess I have played this video more than any other. he plays so mellow and he puts me in a very good mood. I also play Jazz guitar, every day for many years in my home. Andy enriches my life!

[@giampierorusso607]

Guitar man jazz is Very good. ..love jazz.....love blues

[@acrobat471]

Working from home and have this on. Immensely helping me through these days. Great music and thanks for sharing!!!

[@relacusrealizacoesacustica1752]

I'm brazilian , congratulations for "Bahia com H". Very good interpretation.

[@brunobarbosa5704]

Fiquei impressionado com a abrangência da música brasileira. Que orgulho!

[@Julio_Gomes]

Salve

[@melzaquesilvestrecaetano1673]

Viva a música brasileira !

[@nicholasindalecio8211]

Super tasty

[@thomascray]

Forgot how good this was - glad to have been 6 feet behind the camera that night :)

[@nicholasindalecio8211]

Lol

[@aprylrittenhouse4562]

I can actualy take a deep relaxing breath listening to this

[@amaurycabraljorge4982]

Man... its Joe Pass I heard in every single note here, but with another unique style! I didnt want it to end, incredibly good job!

[@tymob9669]

Really enjoyed watching the different techniques that makes up Andy's style. Wonderful sound.. Practice practice PRACTICE !!

[@nicholasindalecio8211]

That’s it!

[@randyupton7218]

WOW! He is a remarkable player can't imagine being able to just walk in sit down and hear him! He is incredible!

[@musicadesdecasa8311]

INCREDIBLE PLAYING! MARVELOUS PERFORMANCE

[@IagoSilvaOficial]

É lindo de ver! Ainda mais ouvir canções brasileiras. Meus parabéns.👏👏👏 Toca muito.👏👏👏

[@jean-pierreschaller9101]

Jazz is intimate and can be listened to, like classical. Rock is tribal and lifts the foot. The 2 give off the same intense emotion somewhere when it's done well and must be respected in the same way. Each musicians of whatever style they play deserves their audience, but not necessarily the same popularity. It's a lifestyle choice, isn't it?

[@Kassiusday]

Jazz has introduced some kind of pattern and chord that were not used before ....can rock be played without electrical instrument in terms of guitare stand point of view if yes then can one able to replace distorsion effect “heavy metal “ .... like ? ... but is true all types of music should be respected somehow ...

[@ViniBeber]

almost 2022 and i still watching and loving a different way this concert

[@sheddybhulji8196]

Great playing my friend...wish you a long happy life

[@taylorrobertsguitarist]

Fantastic playing all around, Andy! Admittedly this is the first I've heard of you, but I'll be picking up a copy of this record. Bravo.

[@mikeperez3]

great job! such a passion for chords !!! guitar is endless

[@nicholasindalecio8211]

It’s delicious

[@deepwater2652]

Love that Gibson "Tal Farlow" model guitar! Such a beautiful instrument!

[@michaelhanrahanmoore1622]

Amazing musician. Im learning jazz guitar after many years playing rock and blues. Youre an inspiration Andy. Superb! And that guitar, a real beauty to see and hear. i checked out your albums. Brilliant!!

[@billfair525]

Such a light, masterful use of harmonics on Stella....

[@MrDSchaller]

Famous, amazing - reminds me of Joe Pass-----Baden Powell GREAT GUITAR and the Tal Farlow sounds very cool

[@sixstringvelo1196]

Is there anything left to say when you have seen heaven? You cannot fool others when it comes to jazz, you have to be a real musician. What an inspiring artwork. Thanks stringdamper for this video.

[@stevenpoole618]

Andy, It's good to see you again....

[@nulte4life]

I'm so glad I stumbled on this video. I'll be checking out much more from Andy Brown. THANK YOU KZbin SUGGESTIONS!

[@leonardomesquita2123]

Obrigado por executar tão lindamente as músicas do Brasil. Dá para te ouvir por horas e horas. Lindo som!

[@royamkies8351]

Stuff like this is what gibsons are made for

[@sonnydangol7909]

We all dream .. how we dream we can play like you Andy .. This is what cool really is !