Ron Eschete is incredibly good!

**Groyniad** · 10-31-2015, 11:24 AM

his lines are just as good as his chordal improvisations

and i think his sound is just fantastic. ultra ultra ultra clear - and rich / dark etc.

wonderful stuff

thanks ron

**targuit** · 10-31-2015, 11:54 AM

Excellent jazz and beautiful tones - everyone in the trio.

What kind of guitar is Ron playing? I recall something a while back about him receiving a commissioned jazz guitar from an eminent builder (Steve Anderson?) - I cannot recall. Of course I think this clip is from 2010 or earlier.

**pubylakeg** · 10-31-2015, 11:54 AM

His recording " A Closer Look" is my reference point for how 7-string guitar should be played.

**pubylakeg** · 10-31-2015, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by targuit

Excellent jazz and beautiful tones - everyone in the trio.

What kind of guitar is Ron playing? I recall something a while back about him receiving a commissioned jazz guitar from an eminent builder (Steve Anderson?) - I cannot recall.

It's by luthier James L. Mapson,

James L. Mapson Guitars

**targuit** · 10-31-2015, 12:12 PM

Here is something a bit more recent on a CB Hill seven-string guitar.

Nice playing on Here's that rainy day, but it seems a bit odd to me that Ron scats a line that is rather different from what he is playing on guitar. Or am I not hearing it right?

**targuit** · 10-31-2015, 12:15 PM

As I listen to the clip above, I realize that with the bassist playing his nice lines, the seventh and even the sixth string don't get much use here.

**Flat** · 10-31-2015, 06:02 PM

Ron was the one of the great teachers I had at GIT about a million years ago. Taught the Chord Melody class. Super knowledgeable, super patient. Heckuva a nice guy. Thanks, Ron!

**marcwhy** · 10-31-2015, 10:05 PM

Yep, his CB Hill is his latest (and greatest?!?!) guitar. [CB is a master!]

**lawson-stone** · 10-31-2015, 11:26 PM

I've always enjoyed his playing, and his instructional books are the soul of solid technique and instruction. Nothing superfluous or eccentric.

**mikeSF** · 11-01-2015, 02:48 AM

He's an amazing player!

**mikeSF** · 11-01-2015, 02:49 AM

Originally Posted by pubylakeg

His recording " A Closer Look" is my reference point for how 7-string guitar should be played.

agree. that is a lovely collection of tunes from Ron.

**pubylakeg** · 11-01-2015, 06:26 AM

Originally Posted by targuit

As I listen to the clip above, I realize that with the bassist playing his nice lines, the seventh and even the sixth string don't get much use here.

That's the thing about 7 strings. When you first play one, you're immediately conscious of the low string, and trying to fit it in. Realistically though, when someone plays a 6 string, I doubt anyone really cares what string is or isn't being played, as long as the performance is musical. So, to extend the point, why should the 7th string be any different, just because it's there, it doesn't have to be used all the time, particularly, when playing with a bassist.

Originally Posted by mikeSF

agree. that is a lovely collection of tunes from Ron.

Relating to the above point, I feel on that record, you really get a sense that Ron prioritised tasteful musical content, over his (considerable) technique.

**Groyniad** · 11-01-2015, 01:40 PM

look it all swings and feels just great - and that's fundamental to his style

but after saying that don't you want to say

this is seriously intelligent playing - or seriously sophisticated playing

dig his opening gambit in his solo on cherry. the movement is constant and very satisfying - in both his melodic and chordal playing

lawson-stone - can you give me a reference to his instructional material?

what a find!

**Flat** · 11-01-2015, 11:49 PM

you really get a sense that Ron prioritised tasteful musical content, over his (considerable) technique.

Ain't that the truth, Pubylakeg! And that's something I fail to hear in a lot of recordings from modern cats, even though they can play really well. It's like Ron doesn't play guitar. He plays music.

**Greentone** · 11-02-2015, 09:28 AM

Ron Eschete is a wonderfully musical jazz talent...who happens to play the guitar. One stable parameter in his playing over the past dozen years, or so, has been his Evans amp. It really amplifies his guitar well, no?

**lawson-stone** · 11-02-2015, 10:41 AM

Sent you a PM. But for the discussion here, two of RE's books I've gained a lot from are:

The Complete Practical Guide for the Jazz Guitar Soloist

and

Chord-Melody Phrases for Guitar.

Originally Posted by Groyniad

look it all swings and feels just great - and that's fundamental to his style

but after saying that don't you want to say

this is seriously intelligent playing - or seriously sophisticated playing

dig his opening gambit in his solo on cherry. the movement is constant and very satisfying - in both his melodic and chordal playing

lawson-stone - can you give me a reference to his instructional material?

what a find!

**MarkRhodes** · 11-02-2015, 10:47 AM

Ron is an amazing player. And an enjoyable one to hear. (Not always the same thing!)

I have his short book on intros and endings, which I need to pull out and work on some more.

http://www.amazon.com/Bays-Intros-En...R7EVRTGDZ324Q5

**Groyniad** · 11-02-2015, 10:50 AM

yes i haven't heard this sort of musicality for a long time

and its the composition of the lines and the chordal passages that matters - not the guitar he's playing them on

very very satisfying music

always something engaging happening in every bar - i'm going to be listening to this guy a hell of a lot - thanks for the book references people.

albums?

**Groyniad** · 11-02-2015, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Greentone

Ron Eschete is a wonderfully musical jazz talent...who happens to play the guitar. One stable parameter in his playing over the past dozen years, or so, has been his Evans amp. It really amplifies his guitar well, no?

i am very struck indeed by his sound - and the amp seems crucial. dig his sound on 'cherry' on youtube.

you can hear such detail in it - but its not too bright for all that detail.

i'm very happy to be getting an evans amp this week!

**tonyguitar** · 11-07-2015, 09:47 AM

Ron is a great teacher and all around great guy!

**Groyniad** · 11-07-2015, 10:44 AM

hi tonyguitar - welcome!

i got back from nearly ten years in Louisiana about three years ago now

my new amp - and ron eschete who plays them - both hail from louisiana - houma and shreveport respectively

a whole lot of music comes from Louisiana...

**Bosko** · 11-09-2015, 10:07 AM

I saw Ron at a house concert a couple of months ago and he was playing his custom 7 string with an Evans amp. It sounded great in the living room, a trio with two guitars and bass. His chord melody and comping skills are incredible.

FYI - If you live in SoCal and you are interested in home concerts check out CJAS - California Jazz Arts Society.

**Groyniad** · 11-26-2015, 05:19 PM

great great tune

his solo is all soul and intelligence and wit

he never stops swinging - this is really great playing - just perfect sound and feel

**EarlBrother** · 11-26-2015, 05:56 PM

I ended up with a used Poly Tone mini IV as a gift from the bride in the early 80s.I was/am a Joe Pass appreciator.When i got this CD The Ron Eschete Trio Rain or Shine with Poncho Sanchez.Recorded in 1995 the same year i stumbled upon RE.Was very inspired when in the credits he mentioned playing a polytone Mini brute 2.Now Evans must be an awesome amp.I dont even want to look at the price.but what a beautiful tone.Ok i got to go look.Any financial loan agents out there.LOL