Grant Green was the ultimate groove master!!!! 😎😎😎😎 To be honest, I discovered him through his music that was sampled in hip-hop!!! Now I own some of his LPs!!! He was an amazing guitarist that didn’t get the true recognition he deserved!!! It’s crazy that he was Wes Montgomery and George Benson’s favorite guitarist!!!
GRANT GREEN IS THE ONE AND ONLY!!!! His Soul Jazz recordings in his blue note years are the hippiest and wonderful of the world. His lines are so unpredictable. He is truly a creative genious!
Grant's melodic phrasing on "Miss Ann's Tempo" should be a MUST LEARN for anybody attempting to play jazz/blues guitar. Long live the musicality of Maestro Green !!
i met this woman who was writing a book on him. your dad G-d bless him really brought the soulfulness and depth to the music in a very unique way. touched the heart and soul of alot of people. and will keep on, thru all the recordings!
A major treat to see Grant playing; I never saw him live but my first Jazz guitar album was by him. He came along in a very special time and we have so much music of his available. Thanks so much for sharing this treasure.
Can anybody tell me why such a brilliant guitarist was neglected. I only just heard about him and I have been listening to everything in jazz for th last 50 years!!
@kaygee772 Your dad left you with an incredible gift - the passion and strength in his playing is as much alive today as is his spirit. He's a one of a kind talent that graces this earth rarely. I've always been moved by him and his talent. Feel lucky - he left you with more than most of us have in a lifetime !!! from a fellow artist...... Peace
I have to add that I REALLY enjoyed his music. His album of Standards was a classic! His version of "I'll Remember April" is just timeless, and the transcription is available in a guitar playalong book/CD set.
@kaygee772 Thanks for posting that, I am soooooo glad I heard him on college radio in Atlanta GA years ago. He has since been one of my all time faves and has brought many many hours of listening enjoyment. A true great! I'm sorry for your, and the worlds, loss. He continues to inspire many.
Grant was the greatest, over a hundred albums and they all sound fresh! Yeah, O'Donel Levy's got some great stuff, and not just the well known Simba album. Other favories of minde are Boogaloo Joe Jones, Phil Upchurch, Melvin Sparks, Jimmy Ponder, Gabor Szabo and don't sleep on Maynard Parker and Dennis Coffey's later albums either! So much great guitar stuff... Anyway, tnx for posting this!
Grant was definitely one of the shining stars of jazz guitar. It must be difficult for an up and coming guitarist not to fall into the trap of sounding like Wes or Grant or Joe Pass or George Benson or any of the other masters. Most of the time these video discussions end up degenerating into "This guitarist is far better than the other", but thank you You Tube for letting us watch and hear their genius.
Taildragger, Yes, I've had a vinyl copy of "I'm Movin' On" in my collection for years. And I wasn't really surprised to read in Grant's biography that he played country gigs in St. Louis (the only black guy in the club). As I said, he had that country guitar tone (the only jazz guitarist that had it). Also country guitar spawned rock guitar, too--just listen to Scotty Moore's solos with Elvis and the The Ventures "Country Classics" LP and you'll see where rock guitar came from. G. Harrison, too
Thanks for posting this, there's Burrell and Kessel, but Green (along with Christian) is my favorite. For a long time I dug the guitar player on an old cassette of Lee Morgan's "Search for the New Land" never knowing who it was. When I found out, I went Green crazy!
As in the info "sadly, he only made it to 44" I have a few albums by Grant Green. I have a list of shared favorite jazz guitarist. Chief in my list are: Jimmy Bruno, Grant Green, George Benson, Tal Farlow, Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel, Jimmy Raney, Johnny Smith, Freddie "Fatha' Time" Green, Charley Christian, Djando Reinhart, Earl Klugh, Jonathan Butler, Bucky Pizzarelli I'll probably kick myself later for not remember a few more of my most favorite.
Jazz singer/guitarist superstar George Benson has a story about how he met Wes Montgomery - Green's direct competition for years and the more commercially successful - at a bar where Green was playing after both he and Wes had independently snuck in to listen and learn.
He commands 90% of my inspiration when playing the guitar. Changed my attitude to music when I was introduced to his work, in 1996. Prolific as hell, too. He did tons of session work for blue note. Lots of acid jazz and hip hop stuff contains some Grant Green.
Fascinating.... here, GG has abandoned his usual style and is doing some Benson-like hot riffs slurs and double-stops. Very hip, and it still sounds like him. What a great but underappreciated giant of jazz guitar.
Good points Hash. I always felt if Carlos didn't have that Big Latin backing band his shortcomings would really be exposed...but his syle works in context. That said, his live version of Samba ba ti MOVES me (off of Lotus). Slash is another one who I enjoy but, is very limited...but who cares again he talks to my soul.
Taildragger, Yeah, I thought country music was pretty lame and told a friend, who knew I was into jazz guitar, just that. "You fool," he replied. "Don't you know that country guitarists and jazz guitarists are first cousins?" He told me to Check out Chet Atkins, Grady Martin, Don Rich and,especially Hank Garland. So then I started listening to country music just for the guitar solos! And he was right--they are similar. Also,Grant was the only jazz guitarist who had that "country" sound tonewise.
The whole gig is actually present from which i got this excerpt, unfortunately this is Grant's only solo, the rest of the time he's laying down backing rhythm.
Hey mojoelem, I just gave myself a blindfold test with all those guitarists you mentioned and got 'em all right! It's true they were my own records, but I WAS blindfolded throughout! Seriously, I bet I could tell them all apart, but Howard Roberts does sound almost exactly like Jimmy Raney. But the West Coast Jazz setting/feel of Robert's albums would be the defining characteristic for me, not the guitar playing per se.
You have very good taste in guitar players, my man, although I would mention Wes, Kenny and Pat Martino too. It's guys like this that weened me away from stuff like Hendrix and Led Zeppelin and into jazz. By the way, you mentioned Boogaloo Joe Jones. NOBODY ever talks about him so more power to you! Wonder whatever happened to him, or this dude named Buddy Fite?
don't just read the "tabs" though... the juice of the tune is in the harmony and rhythm, which is much more visible in standard notation-but good luck man, you said it best....these are tasty lines.
No, make that Kenny Burrel was not included on my list. I ran out of space. Barney Kessel was included on my first list of my favorite jazz guitarists. So I am adding Kenny Burrel to my list.
Another guitarist I liked a great deal who played very funky was Eric Gale. Also, Eddie Harris had this guitar player who kicked ass named Joe DiOrio. What's your take on these cats? Also, Chet Atkins made a JAZZ guitar album titled Progressive Pickin'. Either Grant or George Benson, I forgot who, mentioned in an interview that this was a great album. Chet Atkins??? Isn't he, uhhh...country? But I bought the album on his recommendation and he was right!
That's true for the most part, and it's because Raney influenced so many people. I'd say that 75% of all jazz guitarist sound like Raney to one degree or another (although I don't consider this to be a bad thing--if you like one, you'll like 'em all). But the cats you mentioned don't, and this makes them distintive. About your last sentence, I can tell the difference betwen Raney and Farlow if they played ONE note--Farlow had a slightly twangy tone, whereas Raney was real smooth.
is that the same drummer who played with the grt jim hall ..can any tell me his name' ...its a fantastic session ' would have love to jam with them.. whats the time sig!.......bleedingfingers
I don't agree...most people who know about Wes, George Benson, and Pat Martino, also know about Grant Green. The important lesson he taught everyone is that sometimes "less is more". Here in the Yngwie, Dimeola, McLaughlin etc. era, some of us need to be reminded.
RIP Grant Green. You are the greatest! I'm trying my best man!
A highly underrated musician. What a shame that his music isn't commonplace.
Grant Green was the ultimate groove master!!!! 😎😎😎😎 To be honest, I discovered him through his music that was sampled in hip-hop!!! Now I own some of his LPs!!! He was an amazing guitarist that didn’t get the true recognition he deserved!!! It’s crazy that he was Wes Montgomery and George Benson’s favorite guitarist!!!
GRANT GREEN IS THE ONE AND ONLY!!!! His Soul Jazz recordings in his blue note years are the hippiest and wonderful of the world. His lines are so unpredictable. He is truly a creative genious!
Grant's melodic phrasing on "Miss Ann's Tempo" should be a MUST LEARN
for anybody attempting to play jazz/blues guitar. Long live the musicality of
Maestro Green !!
i met this woman who was writing a book on him. your dad G-d bless him really brought the soulfulness and depth to the music in a very unique way. touched the heart and soul of alot of people. and will keep on, thru all the recordings!
A major treat to see Grant playing; I never saw him live but
my first Jazz guitar album was by him. He came along in a
very special time and we have so much music of his available.
Thanks so much for sharing this treasure.
Why rate any of these men..they are beautiful guitar players..the great GG's music will live on forever.
Fortunately I saw him live several times growing up and he was a major influence. Glad that he is finally getting some recognition.
My favorite jazz guitarist by far....such a sad loss.
its the timing man what a player. As time has moved on my playing has grown and with it my respect, hell of a guitarist.
amazing sense of swing. doesn't seem possible to swing so hard. increedible music.
amazing.
thank you so much.
"idle moments" changed my life.
Grant Green...the pride of north St. Louis.
grant green my favorite guitartist ever no one can compare the musicaliity that he can do in every way :) rest in peace .
GRANT GREEN PLAYED MUSIC THAT TOUCHED THE SOUL
One of the all time greats!
Thanks for posting this video.
Can anybody tell me why such a brilliant guitarist was neglected. I only just heard about him and I have been listening to everything in jazz for th last 50 years!!
@kaygee772 Your dad left you with an incredible gift - the passion and strength in his playing is as much alive today as is his spirit. He's a one of a kind talent that graces this earth rarely. I've always been moved by him and his talent. Feel lucky - he left you with more than most of us have in a lifetime !!!
from a fellow artist......
Peace
He's my KING!! Thanks for sharing!
This guy turned me to the light.
jimmy smith's work with grant green is "in the cut" as it gets. i love grants playing.
I have to add that I REALLY enjoyed his music. His album of Standards was a classic! His version of "I'll Remember April" is just timeless, and the transcription is available in a guitar playalong book/CD set.
completely new to Grant Green too...thanks for sharing this. I want more of this guy I am in love with that tone :)
yes yes, grant green one of the few jazz guitarists who really gots tha FOnk!!
I listen to both of them for different things. George Benson (no slouch himself) loved Grant's playing.
Every note Grant plays just hits you in the chest! If you'll excuse me, I need to get back to the metronome on 2 and 4...
sweet tones from all the guitarist
@kaygee772 Thanks for posting that, I am soooooo glad I heard him on college radio in Atlanta GA years ago. He has since been one of my all time faves and has brought many many hours of listening enjoyment. A true great! I'm sorry for your, and the worlds, loss. He continues to inspire many.
One of my all time favorites. Inspirational genius.
I recently bought a Grant Green TAB book, so I can learn to play some of those tasty licks that he was so awesome at performing.
Wow, first time I've seen GG play, love his stuff. Thanks for posting!
Definitely my favorite guitarist, easily.
Simply the best
Man, much of his playing is so piano-like.
Grant was the greatest, over a hundred albums and they all sound fresh! Yeah, O'Donel Levy's got some great stuff, and not just the well known Simba album. Other favories of minde are Boogaloo Joe Jones, Phil Upchurch, Melvin Sparks, Jimmy Ponder, Gabor Szabo and don't sleep on Maynard Parker and Dennis Coffey's later albums either! So much great guitar stuff... Anyway, tnx for posting this!
Grant was the best!!
Grant was definitely one of the shining stars of jazz guitar. It must be difficult for an up and coming guitarist not to fall into the trap of sounding like Wes or Grant or Joe Pass or George Benson or any of the other masters. Most of the time these video discussions end up degenerating into "This guitarist is far better than the other", but thank you You Tube for letting us watch and hear their genius.
Taildragger, Yes, I've had a vinyl copy of "I'm Movin' On" in my collection for years. And I wasn't really surprised to read in Grant's biography that he played country gigs in St. Louis (the only black guy in the club). As I said, he had that country guitar tone (the only jazz guitarist that had it). Also country guitar spawned rock guitar, too--just listen to Scotty Moore's solos with Elvis and the The Ventures "Country Classics" LP and you'll see where rock guitar came from. G. Harrison, too
Grant Green is one of my favorite guitarists. The whole ture use to be on RUclips, but I think they took it off. Too bad.
Thanks for posting this, there's Burrell and Kessel, but Green (along with Christian) is my favorite. For a long time I dug the guitar player on an old cassette of Lee Morgan's "Search for the New Land" never knowing who it was. When I found out, I went Green crazy!
...and what fabulous video it is! Thanks for showing
It took me several viewings to realize he's playing an Epiphone. Grant seemed to favor P90's. Even when playing Gibson thinlines.
Beautiful...just beautiful
Thanx so much
This guy is a master
how could anyone dislike this?
wonderful!!!!!
Grant married into my family. Why he would want to something that crazy is beyond me! I was too young to know who he was unfortunately.
i just found out about him, i like his loose & groovy style.
So cool! Thanks for posting-Grant's my fave too!
Wow! Genius!
As in the info "sadly, he only made it to 44"
I have a few albums by Grant Green.
I have a list of shared favorite jazz guitarist.
Chief in my list are:
Jimmy Bruno, Grant Green, George Benson, Tal Farlow, Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel, Jimmy Raney, Johnny Smith, Freddie "Fatha' Time" Green, Charley Christian, Djando Reinhart, Earl Klugh, Jonathan Butler, Bucky Pizzarelli
I'll probably kick myself later for not remember a few more of my most favorite.
Jazz singer/guitarist superstar George Benson has a story about how he met Wes Montgomery - Green's direct competition for years and the more commercially successful - at a bar where Green was playing after both he and Wes had independently snuck in to listen and learn.
probably the best guitarist ever, so good to have him on video
He is not playing "an Epiphone." He is playing the finest Epi ever produced -- the mighty Emperor.
Thanks for the nice reply! You're like a walking encyclopedia of jazz guitar info!
Man!!!
This very cool!
thx
Great! Great! I've never actually seen him on film.
I'd love to see the entire clip...Kessel and Burrell -yeah! Heaven.
He commands 90% of my inspiration when playing the guitar. Changed my attitude to music when I was introduced to his work, in 1996. Prolific as hell, too. He did tons of session work for blue note. Lots of acid jazz and hip hop stuff contains some Grant Green.
yes sir yes sir!
Fascinating.... here, GG has abandoned his usual style and is doing some Benson-like hot riffs slurs and double-stops. Very hip, and it still sounds like him. What a great but underappreciated giant of jazz guitar.
really? Man. He was such an inspiration.
Good points Hash. I always felt if Carlos didn't have that Big Latin backing band his shortcomings would really be exposed...but his syle works in context. That said, his live version of Samba ba ti MOVES me (off of Lotus). Slash is another one who I enjoy but, is very limited...but who cares again he talks to my soul.
Listen to grant green on George Braith's version of Mary had a Little lamb...Amazing..
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nice video, thanks
Wonderful guitar player. Listen his quartet recordings with Sonny Clark!
Your dad was one of the greats!
This video is from "Giants of Jazz Guitar" and there are a couple videos that have Green, never with his own band though...
Taildragger, Yeah, I thought country music was pretty lame and told a friend, who knew I was into jazz guitar, just that. "You fool," he replied. "Don't you know that country guitarists and jazz guitarists are first cousins?" He told me to Check out Chet Atkins, Grady Martin, Don Rich and,especially Hank Garland. So then I started listening to country music just for the guitar solos! And he was right--they are similar. Also,Grant was the only jazz guitarist who had that "country" sound tonewise.
good for you!
sound as "lithe, loose, slightly bluesy and righteously groovy" He often performed in an organ trio, a small group with an organ and drummer.
The whole gig is actually present from which i got this excerpt, unfortunately this is Grant's only solo, the rest of the time he's laying down backing rhythm.
Hey mojoelem, I just gave myself a blindfold test with all those guitarists you mentioned and got 'em all right! It's true they were my own records, but I WAS blindfolded throughout! Seriously, I bet I could tell them all apart, but Howard Roberts does sound almost exactly like Jimmy Raney. But the West Coast Jazz setting/feel of Robert's albums would be the defining characteristic for me, not the guitar playing per se.
Sad that this is the only video of Grant Green.
Great! Do you have Live at the Lighthouse?? It is one of my top 3!
Is this the only vid of Grant Green? Damn. I'd have loved if someone had taped something along the lines of Live at the Lighthouse!
Reconozco en él a George Benson. Siendo Grant el más viejo, es de suponer que Benson bebió de su fuente. Muy bueno
Great clip of Grant wish it was lnger.
You have very good taste in guitar players, my man, although I would mention Wes, Kenny and Pat Martino too. It's guys like this that weened me away from stuff like Hendrix and Led Zeppelin and into jazz. By the way, you mentioned Boogaloo Joe Jones. NOBODY ever talks about him so more power to you! Wonder whatever happened to him, or this dude named Buddy Fite?
im checking this guy out for a music assignment on hard bop
don't just read the "tabs" though... the juice of the tune is in the harmony and rhythm, which is much more visible in standard notation-but good luck man, you said it best....these are tasty lines.
You are forgiven, tail.
No, make that Kenny Burrel was not included on my list. I ran out of space. Barney Kessel was included on my first list of my favorite jazz guitarists.
So I am adding Kenny Burrel to my list.
Another guitarist I liked a great deal who played very funky was Eric Gale. Also, Eddie Harris had this guitar player who kicked ass named Joe DiOrio. What's your take on these cats? Also, Chet Atkins made a JAZZ guitar album titled Progressive Pickin'. Either Grant or George Benson, I forgot who, mentioned in an interview that this was a great album. Chet Atkins??? Isn't he, uhhh...country? But I bought the album on his recommendation and he was right!
オルタネイティブとかミクスチャーなんかを物色する余裕は、当時未だ無かった。
有ったのは、黒ならより黒い色はどんな色かと掘り進んでいく飢えた欲望だ。
Early influence for sure! I ripped off a few of them licks!!
@kaygee772
he inspires me every time I put him on.
I did not fit Barney Kessel into my list. He belongs on my list of favorite jazz guitarists.
Hey, thanks for the info! Do you live in England or the States?
O'Donel Levy!!
That's true for the most part, and it's because Raney influenced so many people. I'd say that 75% of all jazz guitarist sound like Raney to one degree or another (although I don't consider this to be a bad thing--if you like one, you'll like 'em all). But the cats you mentioned don't, and this makes them distintive. About your last sentence, I can tell the difference betwen Raney and Farlow if they played ONE note--Farlow had a slightly twangy tone, whereas Raney was real smooth.
3 words...Mas ter ful!
Omg! He's playing a D'Aquisto! It takes a master to use a masterpiece so well!
Really Dan? I don't doubt it. Does this pro have any vids up? What style does he play?
is that the same drummer who played with the grt jim hall ..can any tell me his name' ...its a fantastic session ' would have love to jam with them.. whats the time sig!.......bleedingfingers
I don't agree...most people who know about Wes, George Benson, and Pat Martino, also know about Grant Green. The important lesson he taught everyone is that sometimes "less is more". Here in the Yngwie, Dimeola, McLaughlin etc. era, some of us need to be reminded.
Damn,is this the only Grant video on you tube???
Does Jimmy Raney bore you after three songs? Check out his Two Guitars album with Burrell. Thanks!