Take the A Train - Improvisation - Achim Kohl, Jazz Guitar (Tabs available)

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Hi everybody, my new video is a real swing jazz classic: "Take the A Train" by Duke Ellington/Billy Stayhorn. As always, I varied the standard a bit to bring a little more groove into the melody. As always, the improvisation is very close to the comping chords. I love this song! All the best for your playing wherever you are . . .

[@migueldeleon9024]

On the ride from Philly Strayhorn wrote this

[@boneyrone]

Another Great one, Achim... I'll have to order this one too..... Still working on previous tunes, but play for my enjoyment, and don't think I'll be playing up to your calibre in this lifetime..LOL.... I still thank you for sharing all these songs... I REALLY ENJOY THEM !!!! Thank You !!

[@boneyrone]

Please tell me about this guitar. I had not seen this in previous videos.. Thank you !!

[@nigelallen9933]

Again, a fabulous arrangement for guitar. I'd been hoping you'd do this as it's one of my all-time favourites ever since I heard Stan Kenton's rendition of it (way back in the 1970s, when I was a teenager!). For some reason, I didn't get notified of this upload, even though I've subbed and have the bell engaged... so this has been a great day's bonus for me to discover. Next stop: your shop to purchase the TABs and jam track! Thank you, Achim, for continuing to put the time and effort into producing such superb content for us to enjoy, and for making all the tutorial support available.

[@jonk.j.jeffbartz7948]

Your work has to be the cleanest and most pleasingly creative I have ever heard!

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thanks!

[@Abet10257]

You are the best teacher I had so far :-) more power & GOD bless you Sir !!! 🙂

[@rickjensen2717]

Great playing Achim - lots to learn here.

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thanks Rick, best regards from Germany

[@eohippusone]

You create a real swing feel. Nice!

[@MarcoAntonioEnnioRoberto]

Beautiful rendition, thank you. I'm buying the transcription.

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thanks, best regards from Germany

[@corporatehippy]

So very good. I love that you even sneaked a few slight bends in there, so antithetical for some purists, but deliciously musical. :)

[@MrVesperatu]

You played this with great finesse and taught me cool stuff too. Thanks!

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

You are welcome !

[@Ikaros4-10]

Outstanding !

[@geraldtrik6826]

Super cool!!

[@stringbender57]

Totally dig this tune. Excellent performance!

[@alward5678]

Excellent

[@gabbypavon04]

this is amazing

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

😇

[@mcspikes1]

Nicely done!

[@elldarrio2451]

Amazing 🎸

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

😎 Thanks!

[@marcosbigao4738]

Very Very goooooood Mr kholl

[@garymukalay2]

Great playing master👌

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Thanks!

[@jenslorbeer5307]

Toll gespielt und klasse Ton!

[@anamariapascual604]

This is Sick thanks

[@codythedoggo7671]

Can't stop the A-train baby!

[@JohnJohnson-bs4cw]

Very nice! Is that a Palen with some sort of Charlie Christian style pickup?

[@JohnJohnson-bs4cw]

I see it's a Collings

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

It's a Collings Eastside Jazz LC with a Lollar Charlie Christian Pickup, nice guitar btw

[@natalebrosio1487]

Ciao achim chiedo in quale gruppo musicale suoni sei il top grande musicista

[@HealthyExec]

Fantastic Achim. You indicate TABs are available? Love your arrangement.

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Yes, you find the tabs in My online store

[@wighatsuperreggie]

I feel like I'm missing that two chord intro... classic duke vibe.

[@jamesgarmirian8869]

What make and model of guitar are you using?

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Collings Eastside Jazz LC

[@ellic5011]

What guitar is this?

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

Collings Eastside Jazz LC

[@donaldo357]

Makes me want put my guitar back in the case and back under the bed

[@AchimKohl-JazzGuitar]

You should start practicing, it always helps to get better. . .