They can't take that away - Ruby Braff and George Barnes in Berlin 1974

They can't take that away from me Braff Ruby 1974
The Ruby Braff/George Barnes Quartet live in Berlin in 1974

[@___David___Savian]

If only the politicians in Congress could be this good the country would be well always.

[@twangnasty6343]

I lived in Berlin in 1974 and MISSED this . ARGH!!!!!!!!

[@hollywoodjoe123]

Hats off to my buddy from Whitestone , New York WAYNE WRIGHT on rhythm guitar rest in peace - - "Hollywood" Joe Nania

[@jazzman1954]

George Barnes was a very important figure in the history of jazz guitar. Now forgotten sadly.

[@alainvosselman9960]

Just discovered him. Awesome artist. Very tasteful, playful and articulate.. so much trickery going on in his play. I tend to agree with you.

[@jimdenham4008]

Amazing to think Braff and Barnes came to hate each other!

[@larryurbon9550]

Every single note is PERFECTLY PLACED... G. Barnes is always like that, so is Braff...... It is amazing....

[@chillbuddy4178]

I wouldn't trust someone who doesn't like the Ruby Braff George Barnes quartet for even two seconds. And that's the equally wonderful Wayne Wright on rhythm guitar and Michael Moore on bass

[@Edv468]

Two great musicians, why was Ruby so underated ?

[@edcherry9282]

Wayne Wright was friendly with my old guitar teacher friend Bruce Johnson who was also left handed

[@robertgreen3702]

Barry made me a Ruby Braf recording on cassette years ago and l had a George Barnes guitar book, also years ago. Thanks for this...first time l see George Barnes on video.

[@johnwhitehead3360]

Perfection Thank You

[@Muzikman127]

What an absolutely charming recording. Wonderful sounds.

[@mag1102009]

Wonderful! These men played with effortless swing and elegance. It's like watching Fred Astaire dance.

[@jaytea42]

the rhythm guitarist is so tasty as well, great music!

[@hollywoodjoe123]

That man on rhythm guitar is Wayne Wright - my neighbor from Whitestone , New York , rest in peace Wayne Wright - Joe Nania

[@johncoffin9354]

I've heard that Barnes was 'house' guitarist for Chess Records in the 50s. Played on hundreds of Chicago blues and R&B dates uncredited.

[@johnwhitehead3360]

Wonderful Music

[@roywillis2750]

Arguably the 2 finest jazz players ever heard !

[@ChavezRey]

They actually took this away from us, so glad it's back on youtube! This is a high water mark for jazz to me, I absolutely love this, the whole band swings so beautifully. mm mm mm!! Thanks for posting.

[@lamgefyoutoob]

The good humor and playfulness is so refreshing.

[@theHumanBryno]

I'm surprised I've never heard of Barnes before. Great player.

[@sofiztykat]

Two peerless masters of the art.

[@hamjazz]

Apparently they hated each othersuts offstage

[@Thursdaym2]

Can't really add much more. Couple of geniuses

[@BernieHollandMusic]

I love this !

[@MikeNeer]

Nice to see Wayne Wright on rhythm guitar.

[@epf1961]

His name should be Wayne Left.

[@PetCemetaryDude]

good one

[@sunaJH]

He rocked:)

[@hollywoodjoe123]

I know what you mean - it should be Wayne Left - He was my neighbor in Whitestone ,New York , I have recording of he and I with my mom and dad singing Joe Nania @@epf1961

[@RobinHood5045]

This really is very good!

[@Trombonology]

Superb!

[@bach2117]

Can't get any better than this, thanks as always

[@acohen1980]

Tres coolio...thanx for this...timeless technique & heart.....4EVA....

[@vova47]

👏👏

[@hamjazz]

It Is rumoured that Braff and Barnes detested each other in real life.

[@owejay7981]

It's not a rumor. Braff comes right out and says it in an interview he did with Max Jones of the Melody Maker.

[@hollywoodjoe123]

Where dd you hear that ?

[@Philip-zp5wu]

vulgaire

[@gillyarchtop]

George sounds as good as Django and Christian rolled into one.

[@blinkie7]

That's a fact!

[@hollywoodjoe123]

I say that to myself whenever I hear GEORGE BARNES play his guitar - I hear a mix of Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian !

[@cliffworks748]

epitome of swing and taste anyone know about George's pick holding technique? I can't see one

[@PetCemetaryDude]

i read somewhere that he held the pick with his thumb and middle finger mainly using downstrokes.

[@cliffworks748]

looks like it thanks

[@hollywoodjoe123]

That is the way - pick in thumb and middle finger- BUT then probably his index finger was resting / pressing onto his thumb ! @@PetCemetaryDude

[@cliffworks748]

as usual cameraman doesn't know his subject matter

[@deanmason1564]

yea really. During George's solos he's recording the rhythm guitar, trumpet player sitting there doing nothing, and so on. I wouldn't have been surprised if he showed people in the audience heading for the bathroom! lol

[@hollywoodjoe123]

unreal what ever was that camera man doing ? I have videos of myself playing guitar solos and the camera guy was showing the bass player then the drummer wtf lol ! It happens all the time ! @@deanmason1564

[@___David___Savian]

The camera person or camera director seemed to have hated George because the cameras rarely shows George's right hand finger playing and instead focuses more on the other guitarist who is only simply strumming. Someone behind the scenes always ruins camera shots. Always. It's as if they are scared to show perfection. It's too much for them.

[@hollywoodjoe123]

You are right the camera person is at the wrong players all through this video - - But Wayne Wright - who was my neighbor in Whitestone , New York - was a great rhythm guitar man -