The reason why great jazz musicians and their faithful are always under the radar is because we don't relish in publicity the way pop stars crave it. As they say, if you want to find true treasure, you gotta dig it up. Jazz musicians prefer to stay true to their vocation and perfect their craft. Awards and respect from their peers are just bonuses.
Wow! this is purely two of a kind, Dr Billy a renown keyboardist & a great influence on classical music especially Jazz music, here with a multi talented Jazz guitarist another gentleman of music, Mark Withefield, what an amazing performance by two brilliant personalities, really a two of a kind.
The great Billy Taylor played with Wes Montgomery on more than one occasion, and so this completes the circle, having Mark Whitfield play in Wes' style with Billy accompanying him. Mark's been experimenting with other styles besides jazz, so good to hear him "come home" to bebop. Thanks for a great clip, JVGuy...
Damn, Mark is so freaking brilliant - and yet so humble... the bass player is sick... the drummer's groove is wicked tight... the pianist is incredibly articulate and his sound is CRAZY rich. So many things to say here; this quartet is truly something else, I'm happy to have bumped into this video while on a Charlie Christian video frenzy! I hope to see these guys play someday either in group or one by one. - *** Post-googleup note: well, turns out the pianist died a few years ago :( RIP
awesome, mark whitfield is brilliant, i'm a huge fan, i like all his albums. The problem is, there's almost no footage of him on the internet, so thanks a lot..
I saw Mark perform at The Balcony in Pittsburgh's Shadyside section 30 plus years ago and his gift is still strong here. A wonderful performer, friendly with his audience. 🤗
This was just great. I was looking at Mark Whitfield playing with the late Jimmy Smith on the tune Midnight Special and his solo and chordal rhythm was tight. He is refreshing to listen to. Joe Saulsbury
Jazz guitar very well summed up. Mark Whitfield is really good and he has followed faithfully in the footsteps of Wes Montgomery. I'll never be as good as Wes or Mark but it does inspire me to keep practicing. Thanks for this great video.
This is a great video thanks so much for sharing it with us jazz video guy. I remember when Mark Whitfield first came on the scene and the impression you made on me as a guitarist. So nice to hear and playing now the way he does and also dr. Billy Taylor asking the right questions so guitarist of all styles in the audience can relate to what's being presented in front of them. Thanks again
I had the good fortune of getting to play with and get some instruction from Dr. Taylor. I learned more about the drums as a supporting instrument during that sit-in than I'd learned the previous few years.
Hey kiddies...this is the REAL THING! Yes, it's called: MUSIC. No computer involved whatsoever. Back then, one needed knowledge, talent, skill, dedication, and passion for the music.
Very cool conversation for the sake of the student audience..full of humility and unassuming wonder,,especially when you consider that it's one of the truly great modern jazz guitarists being interviewed by Billy Taylor himself! This could have gotten pretty "egocentric" (and rightfully so!) but it didn't...Whitfield is full of class and nothing else here. Too cool. ... i would have never given one of those L5 Studio models a second glance, but Whitfield proves that great guitar playing truly is in the fingers of the player! Thank you for posting this Brett. I really enjoyed this.
Mark Whitfield made quite a splash in jazz with his debut LP "The Marksman," and has been carrying the torch since then. The title tune from "The Marksman" shows an in-depth mastery of George Benson's style that few have attained. I've seen him live, and he is the real deal. Good to see this video...
Mark Whitfield is a sharp kat, he knows his jazz history and he can play it well. Bill Taylor smooth on those keys that bass player walking those basslines.
Mark Whitfield's playing was influenced much more by George Benson, than Wes Montgomery. I am making reference to the early years of Whitfield's career, when he was a young phenom just busting out on the scene in the 1990s. Particularly something like "The Marksman," you can hear that he practically slept with Benson's recordings, he so internalized GB's style of playing. Whereas Whitfield's music is only superficially similar to Wes Montgomery's style of play. Whitfield is a brilliant player, but he sounds nothing like Wes.
That bass player was tired of hearing about all the guitar players and played one for Mr Mingus thank god for RUclips if live musics joints Dying everyday this might be the only place left to see non radio friendly acts unveil their skills and teir innovative ways of paying tribute to those have come before but still adding their own interpretation which is what music is about.
He impressed me with the thumb-played octave solo--not easy. Also, not the Mark Whitfield I heard with Newport 60. Billy' and Mark are a bit too casual about Wes. The master. Let these neophytes know it.
When I saw Freddie Green, he 'skipped' a lot of notes, often playing just 5ths , 6ths, & 7ths..I assume to outline the chords without too much doubling with the horns.
Mark Whitfield is a great Guitarist and no words can describe the brilliance of Billy Taylor but I found the whole conversation here quite condescending! Taylor talks about changing the chord every time Whitfield strums and Whitfield says Green famous for not playing the same chord twice in a row yet this is exactly what he does right here!, plays nearly every chord twice! And the sound of the Guitar comes from the hole - well I’ve just learned something new and there was me thinking my Guitar wasn’t made properly!! Theres more but why bother. Best bit - when they shut up and started playing.
You misunderstood what he said. Yes, he hit each chord twice, 2 beats each. Two inversions per meassure. He says that in contrast to playing one chord or voicing for 2 or for measures.
Every day is John l ( Wes ) Montgomery..the light is always on for him...for eternity..!!!!!!!!!!!!
Every day is wes montgomery day..I play his music daily..!!!!!!!!!!
great!
The reason why great jazz musicians and their faithful are always under the radar is because we don't relish in publicity the way pop stars crave it. As they say, if you want to find true treasure, you gotta dig it up. Jazz musicians prefer to stay true to their vocation and perfect their craft. Awards and respect from their peers are just bonuses.
I've had the pleasure of studying with Mark Whitfield 10 years ago. He is a brilliant guitarist and a great guy. Shout out to Mark!
Let us not forget Billy Taylor. He was a wonderful jazz pianist, composer, educator and broadcaster.
Wow! this is purely two of a kind, Dr Billy a renown keyboardist & a great influence on classical music especially Jazz music, here with a multi talented Jazz guitarist another gentleman of music, Mark Withefield, what an amazing performance by two brilliant personalities, really a two of a kind.
The great Billy Taylor played with Wes Montgomery on more than one occasion, and so this completes the circle, having Mark Whitfield play in Wes' style with Billy accompanying him. Mark's been experimenting with other styles besides jazz, so good to hear him "come home" to bebop. Thanks for a great clip, JVGuy...
Damn, Mark is so freaking brilliant - and yet so humble... the bass player is sick... the drummer's groove is wicked tight... the pianist is incredibly articulate and his sound is CRAZY rich. So many things to say here; this quartet is truly something else, I'm happy to have bumped into this video while on a Charlie Christian video frenzy! I hope to see these guys play someday either in group or one by one. - *** Post-googleup note: well, turns out the pianist died a few years ago :( RIP
That what I love about Wes style so smooth sounding and sweet.
It’s intoxicating 🎶🎶🎶
What an excellent musician, and nice tribute to Wes....
What a great ambassador of jazz Dr. Billy Taylor was! Such nice playing here that anyone can dig!
robert grippo Billy introduced scores of people to Jazz on the radio, and on TV when was a regular correspondent on CBS Sunday Morning.
3 Cheers for Dr. Bill!
Smokin' hot, that Mark Whitfield! Thanks JazzVideoGuy! Must remember to breathe when I watch these.
I love this. I love you. I love everyone!
awesome, mark whitfield is brilliant, i'm a huge fan, i like all his albums. The problem is, there's almost no footage of him on the internet, so thanks a lot..
Wow gr8 video. He's a impressive and knowledgeable musician. My favorite parts are the look on his face everytime he plays Freddie Green style👍😆🎶
I saw Mark perform at The Balcony in Pittsburgh's Shadyside section 30 plus years ago and his gift is still strong here. A wonderful performer, friendly with his audience. 🤗
1st time I've heard his name. Phenomenal with much history and feel. Fantastic! Have to start looking for more.
Glad you enjoyed it
Once he started that Wes Montgomery style I lit up, what a player
excellent playing.
This was just great. I was looking at Mark Whitfield playing with the late Jimmy Smith on the tune Midnight Special and his solo and chordal rhythm was tight. He is
refreshing to listen to.
Joe Saulsbury
Great stuff. Thanks for uploading. We miss Billy.
Marks definitely one of the greats awesome musician.
Couldn't agree more!
I've been a jazz fan for about 20 yrs now. Love jazz guitar :)
Jazz guitar very well summed up. Mark Whitfield is really good and he has followed faithfully in the footsteps of Wes Montgomery. I'll never be as good as Wes or Mark but it does inspire me to keep practicing. Thanks for this great video.
This is a great video thanks so much for sharing it with us jazz video guy. I remember when Mark Whitfield first came on the scene and the impression you made on me as a guitarist. So nice to hear and playing now the way he does and also dr. Billy Taylor asking the right questions so guitarist of all styles in the audience can relate to what's being presented in front of them. Thanks again
I had the good fortune of getting to play with and get some instruction from Dr. Taylor. I learned more about the drums as a supporting instrument during that sit-in than I'd learned the previous few years.
lucky you!
Billy Taylor recorded with Wes in 1964, but he was cool enough not to mention this and leave the stage to Mark Whitfield instead.
Great point. We'd all do well to recall the days when a gentleman's courtesy presided over his ego.
Oh yeah you bad young man! Keep it coming we need more greats like you!
Thank you for this it reminds of my grandpa.
Great playing by Mark and Doctor Jazz himself.
Excellent
have i been living under a rock? This guy is brilliant!!! Just discovering the world of jazz and the guitarists that go with it:)
Great Guitar
I am discovering jazz to and am just blown away .
Try Pat metheny, Pat martino, George benson and more
@@Alexs1234 discovered all these and many more since posting this comment 10 years ago and much much more :)
Hey kiddies...this is the REAL THING! Yes, it's called: MUSIC. No computer involved whatsoever. Back then, one needed knowledge, talent, skill, dedication, and passion for the music.
Very cool conversation for the sake of the student audience..full of humility and unassuming wonder,,especially when you consider that it's one of the truly great modern jazz guitarists being interviewed by Billy Taylor himself!
This could have gotten pretty "egocentric" (and rightfully so!) but it didn't...Whitfield is full of class and nothing else here.
Too cool.
... i would have never given one of those L5 Studio models a second glance, but Whitfield proves that great guitar playing truly is in the fingers of the player!
Thank you for posting this Brett.
I really enjoyed this.
Whoah! Bass player's got some serious chops...
Mark is in credible!!
What a fantastic performance from you'll 👍🎩👍🤗
Mark is a superb guitarist.
10:26 bass player was playing like his arms were about to fall off, lol.. I love it.
Jazz Video Guy, THANKS.
Masterpiece
Amazing! I just love the jazz guitar sound... and WOAH what an awesome bass player!
You have the best vids. thanks for the post!!! Maaaaaaaan!!!!
Mark Whitfield made quite a splash in jazz with his debut LP "The Marksman," and has been carrying the torch since then. The title tune from "The Marksman" shows an in-depth mastery of George Benson's style that few have attained. I've seen him live, and he is the real deal. Good to see this video...
Really like your clips interviews & music, thanks for posting.This one's pretty cool !!
R.I.P Dr Billy Taylor a great mentor, scholar,musician and gentleman....
Great. Love it.
Excellent Mark!!!
Glad you liked it!
soo good
mark is just freakin' scary! those who know, know he is just siiiick!
Damn this guy is amazing
Excellent musician.
Fantastic!
Mark Whitfield is a sharp kat, he knows his jazz history and he can play it well. Bill Taylor smooth on those keys that bass player walking those basslines.
everything was cool, but that bass solo was just AWESOME!
@sp2834aa So glad you like it!
great informative talk and totally knock your sox off playing
Bob DiMarzio and do not forget the amazingness that the wig brings to the mood
Saw him on tour with Chris Botti, magnificient.
The CD with Wes and billy t. Is xllnt folks,buy it.....!!!!!!!!
Great video, thank you !! *except for the ad*
Mark Whitfield's playing was influenced much more by George Benson, than Wes Montgomery. I am making reference to the early years of Whitfield's career, when he was a young phenom just busting out on the scene in the 1990s. Particularly something like "The Marksman," you can hear that he practically slept with Benson's recordings, he so internalized GB's style of playing. Whereas Whitfield's music is only superficially similar to Wes Montgomery's style of play. Whitfield is a brilliant player, but he sounds nothing like Wes.
Yeah...that one felt good.
❤❤❤
L5 Studio? I had a one new-nice plugged in but nuttin' unplugged.
That bass player was tired of hearing about all the guitar players and played one for Mr Mingus thank god for RUclips if live musics joints Dying everyday this might be the only place left to see non radio friendly acts unveil their skills and teir innovative ways of paying tribute to those have come before but still adding their own interpretation which is what music is about.
Oh they got a major case of the right stuff! . . Looks like Walter Becker on bass 😁
Chip Jacson on bass.
Maravilha!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is that cedar Walton playing with Mark Whitfield, that would make a great album
He impressed me with the thumb-played octave solo--not easy. Also, not the Mark Whitfield I heard with Newport 60. Billy' and Mark are a bit too casual about Wes. The master. Let these neophytes know it.
anyone an idea what song he 's playing at 2:05?
I would guess this is Purple Haze, but not sure.
Jimi's Purple Haze? I don't think so :)
I thought that was don Cornelius interviewing him til I heard his high voice
When I saw Freddie Green, he 'skipped' a lot of notes, often playing just 5ths , 6ths, & 7ths..I assume to outline the chords without too much doubling with the horns.
👍
What model guitar is?
Mark's guitar gets muted and muffled due to 1) his setup; and 2) his overpounding. Love his spirit, though!
Mark Whitfield is a great Guitarist and no words can describe the brilliance of Billy Taylor but I found the whole conversation here quite condescending!
Taylor talks about changing the chord every time Whitfield strums and Whitfield says Green famous for not playing the same chord twice in a row yet this is exactly what he does right here!, plays nearly every chord twice!
And the sound of the Guitar comes from the hole - well I’ve just learned something new and there was me thinking my Guitar wasn’t made properly!!
Theres more but why bother.
Best bit - when they shut up and started playing.
Relax....they're talking to high school students....you're right, no need to bother with more..
You misunderstood what he said. Yes, he hit each chord twice, 2 beats each.
Two inversions per meassure.
He says that in contrast to playing one chord or voicing for 2 or for measures.
rick thoms
gee you must really be the life o the party rick
how bout best part is when you shut up rick ?
quit complaining so much and start living
Is this at Littleton High School in Colorado???
Steve Johns!!!!!!!!!!!!
That bass player broke them off proper, didn't he?
yep je