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I was recently put on to his solo on Anthropology and have been on a deep dive ever since. Best rhythm changes solo I've ever heard on guitar. Reminds me of Bud Powell and Wes Montgomery...so young too. Monster player.
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12-13-2023 10:40 PM
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Latest treasure trove I've stumbled upon from him. Here he is playing several standards in a trio with a great electric bassist and drummer.
It's like every phrase that comes out of him is PERFECT...unreal
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The female guitarist in the first one, Fumika Asari, has a great album "Thanks for Emily" check her out too.
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Originally Posted by montes707
I love how she ends her solo with the chords from the Mickey Baker book's Rhythm Changes lesson. Just great.
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Oh yeah she's definitely no slouch, but I'm starting to get damn near evangelical for my guy lol. Beautiful bebop phrases for days and what a pretty tone he gets. I haven't been this moved/inspired by a player in a long time. Originally Posted by AllanAllen
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If you like Koichi's style then also listen to Yoshiaki Okayasu, who was his former teacher.
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Phenomenal players. I’ll never play jazz like that, sadly, but it’s great to listen and watch.
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ill endorse..love this organ group...
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Thanks for the heads up! Originally Posted by stevus
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Nice find, thank you Originally Posted by voxo
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I like this more than the OP’s vid. Drummer has a really nice feel. Organ purring along nicely. Great guitar work, yet to my ears he’s close to overplaying. He’s blazing lick after lick, all high octane and some light and shade would work better for me. His technique and vocabulary are stellar, regardless of age. He’s got access to some mighty fine guitars, btw. Originally Posted by voxo
It’s incredible how fast young people can learn these days if they immerse themselves. At 20 they already seem to be fully formed sometimes. I’ll never be anywhere near this level.
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After a recent YouTube deep dive, I made a playlist with my favorite performances of his. Hope you guys enjoy.
Koichi Hirata performances - YouTube
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I've really been enjoying this style of playing. Thanks for the playlist
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Reminds me of the hotshots I went to school with
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Glad you liked it man. He's such a sweet player. Originally Posted by montes707
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Originally Posted by voxo
Different guy
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For this style these really old recordings of JVR at The Crow are nice little goldmine Originally Posted by AllanAllen
http://https://archive.org/details/iuma-jesse_van_ruller_at_the_crow
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Never heard of this guy but one of his concerts with Peter B. is in my youtube recommended. I'll check him out, thanks!! Originally Posted by bediles
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Anthropology is such a masterpiece, and diving into that solo is like uncovering hidden treasure! The way he navigates those rhythm changes is pure magic, reminiscent of the legends like Bud Powell and Wes Montgomery. It's incredible how someone so young can command the guitar with such mastery. Truly a monster player, leaving us all in awe.
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Finally got to this. It's great, also making me realize I'm not very good haha! Originally Posted by bediles
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What a friggin' monster. I don't know of any other guitarist in the oldish style with such impeccable fluidity in melody, harmony and time. Originally Posted by bediles
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Ha, you and me both. Originally Posted by AllanAllen
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Who is the 'he'? There are many youtube links on this thread to various guitar players. Originally Posted by murphybridget837
Thanks
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James, this is the link you want. Murphy's made a playlist of all the ittle bits on YouTube of Koichi. Originally Posted by montes707
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Thanks. I want to listen to Hirata'a version and see if I have a new favorite of one of my favorite bebop tunes. (other than this classic one). Originally Posted by bediles
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