What I love about Carlos's playing is that, for all his incredible technique, overblows etc., he knows exactly what he's trying to achieve aesthetically. He's got an original voice, a breathy, insouciant, skipping-and-dancing thing that sticks in the mind. It's never just about technique with him. Fantastic phrasing, double stops, octave leaps, the whole package. Contemporary harp doesn't get much better than this
The first time I saw this guy was at a folk festival in Hamilton, Ontario where he is from and I was totally blown out of my tree! I cannot imagine anyone being able to play harmonica better than Del Junco can in so many different styles. He has won the world blues and Jazz categories in Harmonica several times. The guy should be much more famous than he is. He's phenomenal.
WOW! Two of the best blues innovators in Canada! Carlos & Rick Fines together! Just does not get any better than this. Carlos is a master & has so much control & creative juice. Same with Rick! Love You Guys! D.J.Bingham
Sweet and clean. What's attractive is the flow of notes, the Paul Desmond like legato. If he could combine his Lee Oskar like tone with Howard Levy's thorough mastery, we'd have an unbeatable combination. All the same, deJunco is a superb player, one of the best I've come across.
carlos is in a class by himself. Technically the most phenomenal player around and great person. His live performances can be thrilling. Too bad the talent has not been equalled by commercial success... Buy his cd's they are all great. rockin rich
Talked with him at a show in Buffalo (tudor lounge) Great guy and probably the best living talent that can play any style from straight out blues to jazz. He can play the wrong key harp and bends the notes to fit. He's a true virtuoso.
Just love his stuff. Too bad the record stores seem to be closing as their stock is very limited for this genre. Have to buy online now. Hope he comes to Hamilton soon.
Just read few of your comments and I have to agree with what KudzuRunner said, as well as my significant other Mojo Willie who plays harmonica wanted me to let you know that he thinks that you do the best version of "Just your fool'. I agree!!!! shhh don't tell him that he plays that song for me allot haha!!!
Absolutely! Though I like Carlos tonality abit better, but Levy certainly can play. Check out Jerome Godboo live in tel-Aviv, he's pretty hot too. He used to front a band in Toronto called "The Phantoms". Also check out their vid "The Phantoms/dutch mason-who do you love" Peace
I thought I'd give Mr. Godboo a listen, and I did, and it became obvious to me that one of two things are apparent, or both, that #1, you don't play harp, and / or #2, all your taste is in your mouth. Hack? It's a matter of different styles and a complete different level of skill.
no... i was just cranky because someone else had dissed a completely different musician i adore. oops. sorry. (but i do continue to stand by carlos.) my apologies for the uncecessary "moisture"...
What I love about Carlos's playing is that, for all his incredible technique, overblows etc., he knows exactly what he's trying to achieve aesthetically. He's got an original voice, a breathy, insouciant, skipping-and-dancing thing that sticks in the mind. It's never just about technique with him. Fantastic phrasing, double stops, octave leaps, the whole package. Contemporary harp doesn't get much better than this
The first time I saw this guy was at a folk festival in Hamilton, Ontario where he is from and I was totally blown out of my tree! I cannot imagine anyone being able to play harmonica better than Del Junco can in so many different styles. He has won the world blues and Jazz categories in Harmonica several times. The guy should be much more famous than he is. He's phenomenal.
No one plays the Harp better then Carlos Del Junco!
just outstanding suberb playing whish I could play as well.
WOW! Two of the best blues innovators in Canada! Carlos & Rick Fines together! Just does not get any better than this. Carlos is a master & has so much control & creative juice. Same with Rick!
Love You Guys!
D.J.Bingham
No problem. I too think Carlos is simply amazing , one of the best I've ever heard.
Carlos Del Junco is awesome for sure! Make sure you buy ALL his CD's! I'm always looking forward to his next release. I hope to see him live some day!
Sweet and clean. What's attractive is the flow of notes, the Paul Desmond like legato. If he could combine his Lee Oskar like tone with Howard Levy's thorough mastery, we'd have an unbeatable combination. All the same, deJunco is a superb player, one of the best I've come across.
carlos is in a class by himself. Technically the most phenomenal player around and great person. His live performances can be thrilling. Too bad the talent has not been equalled by commercial success... Buy his cd's they are all great. rockin rich
Saw Carlos live last weekend...what an amazing talent! My jaw was on the ground at his skill and the beauty he can create with this instrument!
Talked with him at a show in Buffalo (tudor lounge) Great guy and probably the best living talent that can play any style from straight out blues to jazz. He can play the wrong key harp and bends the notes to fit. He's a true virtuoso.
JUst too good. I am amazed .After all, its only a little harp. Beautiful !! Thanks.
Carlos is a phenomenal harplayer, a inspiration ever...
World Class Harmonica player! Its a shame that there isnt any more recorded of the song jersey bounce that you here him play the end of....
Grande Carlitos!!! Groso!!!
He is a great and innovate player with new ideas! Cool sound!
He is my favorite of the overblow/draw generation because he is the most musical of that group. IMHO.
Just love his stuff. Too bad the record stores seem to be closing as their stock is very limited for this genre. Have to buy online now. Hope he comes to Hamilton soon.
p.s. I sure hope that we can have you come out to Toronto or at one of the festivals soon!
Nossa, que solo maravilhoso de Carlos del Junco em 2:22 do vídeo!
Uma verdadeira aula de expressão blues e fraseado melódico muito consciente.
Wonderful Carlos! Do hope that you get out our way to perform :-) xx
Canadian too. eh Big Boy is great.
Great beathing. Sounds like Sonny Rollins circular breathing. Wonderfull stuff.
one of the best......
Hermoso solo de swing de Kevin
del junco doesn't need anything from anyone. are you listening to him, or reading subtitles whiles watching him?
Hey Now! That's what im talkin' bout.
Bendings, overblows, octav-splits: Everything is perfect!
aha i just opened up for him yesterday
Is that Rick Fines on the guitar??
was wondering what kind of harp carlos is using..?
love his style! check a song of mine if you get a chance not him but who can be eh. jason
Sorry for the (VERY) late response, its a diatonic harp! :)
Just read few of your comments and I have to agree with what KudzuRunner said, as well as my significant other Mojo Willie who plays harmonica wanted me to let you know that he thinks that you do the best version of "Just your fool'. I agree!!!! shhh don't tell him that he plays that song for me allot haha!!!
Virtuose!
Absolutely! Though I like Carlos tonality abit better, but Levy certainly can play. Check out Jerome Godboo live in tel-Aviv, he's pretty hot too. He used to front a band in Toronto called "The Phantoms". Also check out their vid "The Phantoms/dutch mason-who do you love" Peace
So who is the guitarist? Where and when is this concert? Details - we want details.
I thought I'd give Mr. Godboo a listen, and I did, and it became obvious to me that one of two things are apparent, or both, that #1, you don't play harp, and / or #2, all your taste is in your mouth. Hack? It's a matter of different styles and a complete different level of skill.
I think Carlos plays mainly a pucker style, but incorporates TB'ing in his playing.
wonder what he plays? anyone know? so good !
Harmonica
Ouch, that was hot...luv it!!!
great great stuff - but you jump cut out of Just Your Fool during a killer harp solo !
Is the complete song posted anywhere ? - thanks
m.ruclips.net/video/GBVfdvNLLKE/видео.html
1st song from this set
Show
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Carlos has musical taste, technique and timing. Most of younger harpsters are so predictable and really can't carry his ChapStick.
Levanta el pulgar si crees que Jamás tocaras como el u.U
no... i was just cranky because someone else had dissed a completely different musician i adore. oops. sorry. (but i do continue to stand by carlos.) my apologies for the uncecessary "moisture"...
los que pusieron no me gusta son unos carettones no saben nada anda escuchar regaetton salameee jaaajaja
can't sing worth a damn but great harp playing--one of the best bill c