Wayne Krantz - Jazz Guitar Today Interview

[@PaavoLammikko]

I could listen to Wayne Krantz talk about music and art for hours. Very inspiring person!

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[@marklucasguitar5126]

Thank you Wayne. Long to be Loose is a recording that I’ve been listening to since it came out. Every time I listen , I hear something new.

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[@Fishies125]

That album has been a deep study for me for decades. Absolutely groundbreaking album.

[@braytunes]

Great interview. Wayne Krantz is not only a world class guitarist and musician but also a very insightful intelligent guy.

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[@bobnoxious9717]

I'm a YUGE Wayne Krantz fan, and have been since the first time I heard him play those many years ago. The reason I LOVE his work so much is because he is a totally unique voice, and that voice speaks to me. I can listen to any of his many recordings, and I'm surprised every time I do. I don't know of too many other guys who can do that, especially in the derivative world we live in. The musicians that I really enjoy are those who've been able to learn and speak their own language. It's something that I wish more musicians would aspire to... anyway, just wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed this interview... thanks a million...

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[@alanblakeguitarist]

Damn I love Wayne!! What a unique player. Also super great player!!! I used to see him at the 55 Bar with Leni Stern

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[@TheVonhalen]

@26:20 one of the greatest practical statements on art making I’ve ever heard. So much depth and clear thinking in there.

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[@Jedizen07]

For the record, I've tried to get Krantz's music on NPR. The response that I usually get is " he's too rock for jazz " or ( my favorite ) " he's too jazz for rock. " Wayne's music is simply indescribable but magical. I wish more people could REALLY listen to what Wayne is doing. It's wonderful music that deserves to be more widely recognized by the musical community at large.

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[@gitarmats]

This was great! Such an interesting guy! Thanks!

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[@collinbergkamp7077]

What a fantastic interview. Thank you both!

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[@geoffknot]

The discussion of originality vs familiarity is great. Thanks!

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[@0hili0]

great interview!

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[@MichaelJamesProducer]

Terrific interview! Candid, relaxed and thoughtful. Good stuff! Thank you both.

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[@paulaitkenguitar]

Thanks so much for this! WK is a huge inspiration!

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[@Nedwin]

Wayne is a guitar giant. I put a lot of respect to him.

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[@stephanleo]

I had the great fortune of taking a lesson from Wayne in 2000. He had a broken hand at the time and couldn’t even play guitar, but that was one of the most inspiring musical encounters of my life! Great interview.

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[@stephanleo]

@@jazzguitartoday Dear Bob, I scrolled through your videos and it occurred to me that you didn’t interview Steve Khan yet? Or did you? Greetings!

[@jazzguitartoday]

@@stephanleo Great suggestion. We will keep him in mind. :)

[@stephanleo]

@@jazzguitartoday Since he's basically the only guitarist devoting himself to Latin Jazz (plus he played so many studio gigs from Miles to Billy Joel and Steely Dan...).

[@sireel]

Great interview! I took a couple lessons with Wayne, he is such a cool and smart person. It was nice to hear about the two bands that influenced him the most. He always reminded me of Yoda, even before the green hair.. because of his chill demeanor, deep wisdom and insight. Thanks!

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[@danielhornbeck6588]

This is about as good a Krantz interview as you're gonna find. 👏

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[@MichaelGrecoGuitar]

awesome interview. thank you!

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[@MichaelGrecoGuitar]

@@jazzguitartoday already subscribed and will spread the word. Cheers from Philly 🍻

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@@MichaelGrecoGuitar Excellent!

[@claudiosuriano]

Great interview. Love it!

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[@TheRiotguitar]

nice interview, love Wayne

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[@JulioHerrlein]

I love Wayne !! Thank you !

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[@TOMS_NOT_BOMBS]

55bar finally started hosting him again. Saw a set three weeks ago and it was deeply satisfying. His book is just as intriguing as his music.

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[@dyllicarray2266]

I admire WK and his music, and I appreciate this insightful interview 🎵 Thanks! 👍

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[@martinhayes6845]

I've always wondered if Wayne reads anthropology or sociology, because his thinking about music, and society often seems to place making music within the mass of society. Great interview from a great guitar player.

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[@daveandreahoward8203]

Rick Beato needs to talk with Krantz. That would be killer.

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[@chaqueobjet]

Great Guitarist, musician and artist!!

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[@milosvujovic9816]

My favorite artist !

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[@vbassone]

Th artist is NOT obligated to do anything creatively other than what is sincere to them, and in following that sincerity of creative muse and vision, the artist offers the most personal art that he or she can put forth. THIS IS the highest form of gratitude and respect possible to an audience Wayne Krantz, a deeply personal offering not altered by any lesser motivation other than the pure muse and vision itself, whether it appeals to millions or tens. The assumption that high artistry inevitably doesn't connect with the non-musician is a fallacy. In every thousand there will be one that is moved, this is inspiration, and at that point the artist has done his or her "job." A sincere musical offering of high skill and sophistication still has the potential to be quite visceral with much emotional content. This is what I regard as truly great; sophistication AND emotional/visceral aspects in equal measure. Th artist need not be concerned with "including them" (the audience or listener", the artist need be chiefly concerned with what they are sincerely moved creatively to realize, and in turn will ALWAYS find SOME that are moved, if it's MUSICAL.

[@jazzguitartoday]

Thanks for adding your thoughts here Vincent!

[@dkstott29]

It needs to be a priority to get an interview with Gene Bertoncini on record. He's been doing some gigs with Frank V. In NYC.

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[@billhannaford4488]

If Bob didn't have the hat and beard I'd swear it was Scott Houston aka "The Piano Guy" interviewing Wayne! Great interview.

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[@vbassone]

Robben Ford moved the blues forward by adding a lot of advanced harmonic knowledge culled from jazz while remaining CLEARLY a true blues guitarist in the last 40 years.

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[@michaelmcgarry7171]

the one with the guy with the mustache and hat

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[@michaelmcgarry7171]

This interview is ok, but the other one is better

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[@rupertlay7684]

Hello hello , Wayne is completely off reality with regards to places to play...there are a lot less venues to play. Also today musicians are playing with themselves on a computer....no more jam sessions. It was much better before than now....in so many ways.

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[@willemvannieuwenhuyzen3139]

Get some music on your channel maybe? That's what it 's about? No offense.

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[@TOMS_NOT_BOMBS]

This is a relevant, contemporary artist opening his head up so we can take a careful look inside. Are you saying this is less important than listening to MORE free music, when youtube is already flooded with it?

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