No one mentioned the great man behind the bass! He's that deep inside the music, giving the two guitar-gods the adequate backround. Absolutely world class!!!!!!!!
Yep Gary Mazzaroppi goes way back, Les Paul etc etc: I just love the moment when he comes in on this number - Its like _"wow, that's what was missing"_ This could not be a better example of what he does - his ears must be fantastic - I recon he's within 10th hertz or something (experts could advise) - he makes other base players sound off key. Tommy calls him _"the lord of the low frequencies"_
the satisfaction in Frank's face in 3:00 of the video, after the of Tommy is all that feeling of amazing happiness between 2 wonderful solists of guitar that they unit their amazing level of music experience they have without jealous feelings, only with respect and love. just amazing.
I Love my pals doing this tune- but it is not the C Jam Blues but rather it is Franks burn down the house arrangement of the old classic "Tico-Tico no Fubá" (1917) a perennial Brazilian choro composed by Zequinha de Abreu. Hard to believe this tune is 93 years old, but classics live forever -especially with Tommy, Frank, Vinny & Gary giving them a workout.
Apparently very few people here know that this song was composed in 1917 by Brazilian musician Zequinha de Abreu and this style of music is called Choro, or Chorinho.
When I went for brain scan, who should I see coming out? - it was these three! The nurse says _"sure we've been studying what happens in their brains when the play". No kidding"_ I say, _"which bits bit lit up?"_ she smile big and says _"New Jersey!"_
One of the most challenging melodies ever written: If you're going to work on this, start by playing it REALLY SLOWLY. Vignola and Mazzaroppi (why are most of the really great Jazz musicians, those who are Caucasian, almost invariably Jewish or Italian?) are virtuosic giants, and Emmanuel gets an atypical opportunity to show that he is also one of the best RHYTHM guitarists in the business.
Yep, no doubt more talent between 20 fingers and 12 strings of guitarpower than thought possible. One humble criticism - as if I am worthy to provide it - but, often, whenever two virtuosos share the same stage, they try far too hard to show off their chops instead of showing off the TUNE. Meaning, such situations typically see the duo ripping through a composition at breakneck speed that tends to cheapen its quality. I really don't see what the hurry is? Milk it, enhance it, take your time. The reality is, great chops don't HAVE to overwhelm the song - so I'm not knocking great technique or ability, as these guys are obviously great. But a musical performance should never be akin to a gymnastics competition or car race.
If you've ever seen Vignola "live on tour" you'll see a large part of his "act" is showboating his skills. Same with Tommy, although over the last decade he has been putting more emphasis on songwriting than guitar pyrotechnics.
Yeah Paco is great,but I find Tommy more enjoyable to watch honestly. Especially when he is teamed up with Frank.They both have so much fun and you can tell they do. Paco is so serious when he is up there. I mean you have more fun@ a Tommy concert too. So yeah Paco might be a spanish playin beast but I'd rather see Tommy. Also remember somewhere out there is someone who is better than all of them. Playin somewhere on a porch and the world will never know of him. Don't worship them. Enjoy them.
Про гитаристов молчу. Гении. Но басист просто Паганини. Слушал партию отдельно- чистейшее исполнение. В Советском союзе контробас называли шкафом, а музыканта грузчиком. Жаль, что не получится услышать их вживую. Очень обидно быть на задворках мировой культуры.
God, this episode pissed me off because they fucked up the titles...then just gave up after this song, albeit it WAS the encore, but still. Took me forever to figure out the name...otherwise, amazing performances.
