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Jim Hall playing with his thumb in 1957

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I have no idea what he calls what he does and I hear you, but I usually see him described as a gypsy jazz player. I guess that when a gypsy says (or doesn't deny that) they're playing jazz it has to...

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If GV likes Peter Bernstein or is interested in that kind of approach, Jordan Klemons would be someone to reach out to. He’s awesome … NYC Jazz Guitar Masterclasses If you dig the It’s All...

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Californians have to work this out for themselves. If you want help from AZ just ask. We have mountains of dirt. Literally. It's good for crops. Water levels at Lake Mead aren't looking too bad.

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Some context for that advice from Peter Bernstein might be useful. He is a tune guy and it’s all in the tunes, but he’s also usually talking to students who have the fundamentals down. His advice to...

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That's nice! It's not easy to play CM on a flat top dreadnought. You did that quite quickly, so I'm sure that if you were so inclined to put in a few weeks practice, you could smooth it out and...

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Obviously, there will be no disagreements on this forum thread, because the 'bone of contention' is with the chords not the melody. Hopefully :highly_amused:

Just the melody.

Give me time. I'm still debating whether to start it with a minor* and/or if bossa might sound nice... * The Jazz Standards site says the maj/min thing is, I quote, 'a bone of contention among the...

Just the melody.

Yes, it seems a pity to ruin such a beautiful melody with my own rendition, but, needs must, necessity compels, there's a gathering acceptance that it just can't be avoided. You first then. ...

Just the melody.

For me, my hobby is Jazz Guitar Forum.:smile-new:

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Jazz guitar is a 'hobby' for the majority on this forum, a 'hobby' is an activity that someone does for pleasure, so enjoyment should be the priority, IMHO. :eagerness:

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I really like this song. I might have to do something about it :-)

Just the melody.

It's a famous piece from the "Jazz on a Summer's day" opening titles. (Only Jim Hall's headstock in the video.)

Jim Hall playing with his thumb in 1957

At the moment, I'm listening to this Stan Getz version for a great sax rendition of "Here's that Rainy Day":

Just the melody.

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