Central New Jersey - play a little / listen a little

Brian B. · #1 12-30-2011, 10:28 AM

Hello,

Anyone in central NJ (New Brunswick area)? Want to get together and play a bit? We could improvise a little (be warned: I suck!), sight-read duets (I'm an okay reader), or just listen to/analyze some Grant Green (with whom I'm trying to commune!).

Like I said, I suck ... but I'm having a grand old time! Here's are some Youtube clips I posted when I first bought my guitar:

I Cover the Waterfront (arr. Barry Galbraith) - YouTube
Blues For Alican, Joe Pass (First Chorus) - YouTube

Drumbler · #2 12-31-2011, 06:29 AM

Nice playing.

RoyaleT · #3 12-31-2011, 01:31 PM

Nice renditions, well done.

doveman · #4 12-31-2011, 01:40 PM

Those are nice videos ... some good playing.

Brian B. · #5 01-01-2012, 04:56 PM

Thank you for the encouragement! I wonder what makes this forum so different from other places where people are so ready to tear your head off!!!

Drumbler · #6 01-03-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian B.

Thank you for the encouragement! I wonder what makes this forum so different from other places where people are so ready to tear your head off!!!

We are either more mature or more secure or both.

frogeye · #7 01-06-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Drumbler

We are either more mature or more secure or both.

... and a few of us got some of their own homework to do in order to become a better guitar player.

guitarplayer007 · #8 01-09-2012, 07:12 AM

You can check me out on youtube under kidpoker007, i'm in Essex cty

Joe Walsh · #9 03-11-2012, 12:11 AM

Brian B.,
I live down in Asbury, but am sometimes in New Brunswick for work. Drop me a line @ joewalsh456@gmail.com and we can try to get together to play. I have a few friends in Highland Park who might want to jump in as well.
Joe

PS: We all suck too.

Patrick2 · #10 03-13-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Walsh

Brian B.,
I live down in Asbury, but am sometimes in New Brunswick for work. Drop me a line @ joewalsh456@gmail.com and we can try to get together to play. I have a few friends in Highland Park who might want to jump in as well.
Joe

PS: We all suck too.

I'm down in Toms River. I'd be interested too!

guitarplayer007 · #11 03-20-2012, 06:21 AM

I'm in Essex county, lets get together people

Joe Walsh · #12 03-23-2012, 10:41 PM

I'm game. Where can we meet? My apartment has neighbors who would balk at the "noise"--otherwise I would say come here. I can easily travel to Essex, NB or Toms River. There are also rehearsal studios all over the place we could grab for a few hours.

Patrick2 · #13 04-03-2012, 09:46 PM

Apologies guys . . . I would really like to do this, but, life keeps getting in the way. Sometimes I wish I could just chuck my business and devote my life to jazz guitar. But . . . . . . . . .

guitarplayer007 · #14 04-04-2012, 07:26 AM

yes i would like to get together
ken

Brian B. · #15 04-04-2012, 01:10 PM

At this point, I'm thinking the end of June (I'm a school teacher). My playing time is so limited at this point, I think it would be too disruptive to my little practice sessions if I met with anyone now (as strange as it sounds). Over the summer will be much better. I don't mind driving a bit if needs be.

guitarplayer007 · #16 04-04-2012, 01:49 PM

Ok keep me posted

symphox · #17 04-05-2012, 10:21 PM

Hey man, really nice stuff. You don't suck!

I'm in piscataway. I am just getting back into music actually. I go to Rutgers and I did a project for some class where I had to make a video. I decided to write a tune for it and all the sudden I'm back into music full swing! Also I am still learning. Maybe we could teach each other something.

This is my project video I just did; the only jazz I got: Backpacking Across Europe.mov - YouTube

Hit me up if you're up for jammin

fireman12engine · #18 04-06-2012, 09:06 AM

hi everybody,
just signed up to this site and this is my first post....
I'm in forked river just south of toms river...
always up for a jam if anyone interested...
email me
fireman12engine@hotmail.com

fireman12engine · #19 04-06-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian B.

At this point, I'm thinking the end of June (I'm a school teacher). My playing time is so limited at this point, I think it would be too disruptive to my little practice sessions if I met with anyone now (as strange as it sounds). Over the summer will be much better. I don't mind driving a bit if needs be.

good playing Brian....

Joe Walsh · #20 04-06-2012, 08:20 PM

There is an open jam here in Asbury Park on Wednesday nights @ Chico's House of Jazz (http://chicoshouseofjazz.com/). I haven't been there in awhile, but when I last went the talent was pretty top notch and entertaining. I am not good enough to hop up and play at one of these sessions, but if anyone wants to swing by for a beer and listen/play, I'll join you.

fireman12engine · #21 04-07-2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Walsh

There is an open jam here in Asbury Park on Wednesday nights @ Chico's House of Jazz (http://chicoshouseofjazz.com/). I haven't been there in awhile, but when I last went the talent was pretty top notch and entertaining. I am not good enough to hop up and play at one of these sessions, but if anyone wants to swing by for a beer and listen/play, I'll join you.

yeah, i've been there on a couple of times, but plan to go more...there's another open blues jam in bradley beach NJ tuesday nights at brewster (in the bowling alley)...i try and get there when i can...matter of fact i'll be there this coming tuesday april 10 if you want to meet up...

Joe Walsh · #22 04-13-2012, 11:24 PM

fireman--Completely missed your post. If you're heading to Chico's or Brewster's again let me know, and I'll try to get there next time.
Joe