Comments on: Norman Brown Jazz Guitar Video http://www.learnjazzguitar.com/2007/07/06/norman-brown-jazz-guitar-video/ Master the Art of Jazz Guitar Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:40:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: von boson http://www.learnjazzguitar.com/2007/07/06/norman-brown-jazz-guitar-video/comment-page-1/#comment-29537 von boson Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:10:50 +0000 http://www.learnjazzguitar.com/2007/07/06/norman-brown-jazz-guitar-video/#comment-29537 He just has such great musical taste period. His phrasing is impeccable,and his rhythmic accuracy is on a level of Jaco's. For me he's just a pure joy to listen to, very polished He just has such great musical taste period. His phrasing is impeccable,and his rhythmic accuracy is on a level of Jaco’s.

For me he’s just a pure joy to listen to, very polished

]]> By: B.B.Blackwell http://www.learnjazzguitar.com/2007/07/06/norman-brown-jazz-guitar-video/comment-page-1/#comment-29092 B.B.Blackwell Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:20:43 +0000 http://www.learnjazzguitar.com/2007/07/06/norman-brown-jazz-guitar-video/#comment-29092 in reguards to mr.B. the only ego i hear is yours I guess you probably sell out at your shows, since you are so much better than norman brown. let me know when you realease your next CD. in reguards to mr.B. the only ego i hear is yours I guess you probably sell out at your shows, since you are so much better than norman brown. let me know when you realease your next CD.

]]> By: Mr. B http://www.learnjazzguitar.com/2007/07/06/norman-brown-jazz-guitar-video/comment-page-1/#comment-8926 Mr. B Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:56:13 +0000 http://www.learnjazzguitar.com/2007/07/06/norman-brown-jazz-guitar-video/#comment-8926 I'm sorry, I guess he's good at what he does and that's playing licks over very simple or no chord changes. It's very easy to play fast over simple changes over and over again over years. For those that are not looking beyond the "smooth jazz" sound that's OK. But if you are looking for something more intellectual in the playing like playing over Giant Steps, Autumn in New York, changes and songs that require a bit more thought and exploration, Norman chooses not to do it or he can't. I find that interesting because most jazz musicians that have the chops at some point will showcase that side of themselves just a little to show the audience they can do it. And NO, he's not anything musically close to great players like George Benson. He grabbed a few of George's easier licks and then made a name for himself. But this music has its place, it just doesn't stimulate me like other modern black jazz guitarists such as Russell Malone, Rodney Jones, Bobby Broom, Mark Whitfield, and several others that can play like this but also play the "real stuff". Norman also has an ego problem. My wife really liked his playing as well as Jonathan Butler and a few other contemporary players when I met her back in '96. I'm a guitarist too and told her that he's good at what he does but it really depends on what you are trying to get out of the music. This was before I exposed her to the hundreds of great jazz masters out there from Charlie Christian to present day Pat Martino, Mark Elf, and countless others. Anyhow, we went to one of his concerts in Norfolk, Virginia in '97 I believe. I was there to have a good time like she was and not criticize because whatever it is that you are playing, having fun and pleasing your fans is what it's all about. At the end of the show my wife wanted his autograph on his latest CD at the time. One of the security guards at the venue told us where Norman would be shortly and should be able to get his autograph. A couple of minutes later there he was. My wife approached him and complemented him on the show and asked for his autograph. He looked at her with this sort of grin and walked off without saying a word or signing the CD. I told her that that guy was a jerk. I've never seen a jazz musician do that before, they are usually pretty humbled by fans and supporters. She never purchased another one of his CD's again. No love loss for me, I was not one of his fans anyway. On the other hand we went to a Jonathan Butler concert a couple of months ago, my wife had a good time and was able to speak with Jonathan, get his autograph, and take a picture with him, a wonderful and humble human being. Overall, my wife enjoys my playing the most. I'm a much better player than Norman is or cares to share. But that's not saying much as players like me and countless truly gifted players are a dime a dozen these days. Your success really depends on luck, how you are marketed, and what the general public is conditioned to listen to. I’m sorry, I guess he’s good at what he does and that’s playing licks over very simple or no chord changes. It’s very easy to play fast over simple changes over and over again over years. For those that are not looking beyond the “smooth jazz” sound that’s OK. But if you are looking for something more intellectual in the playing like playing over Giant Steps, Autumn in New York, changes and songs that require a bit more thought and exploration, Norman chooses not to do it or he can’t. I find that interesting because most jazz musicians that have the chops at some point will showcase that side of themselves just a little to show the audience they can do it. And NO, he’s not anything musically close to great players like George Benson. He grabbed a few of George’s easier licks and then made a name for himself. But this music has its place, it just doesn’t stimulate me like other modern black jazz guitarists such as Russell Malone, Rodney Jones, Bobby Broom, Mark Whitfield, and several others that can play like this but also play the “real stuff”.

Norman also has an ego problem. My wife really liked his playing as well as Jonathan Butler and a few other contemporary players when I met her back in ’96. I’m a guitarist too and told her that he’s good at what he does but it really depends on what you are trying to get out of the music. This was before I exposed her to the hundreds of great jazz masters out there from Charlie Christian to present day Pat Martino, Mark Elf, and countless others. Anyhow, we went to one of his concerts in Norfolk, Virginia in ’97 I believe. I was there to have a good time like she was and not criticize because whatever it is that you are playing, having fun and pleasing your fans is what it’s all about. At the end of the show my wife wanted his autograph on his latest CD at the time. One of the security guards at the venue told us where Norman would be shortly and should be able to get his autograph. A couple of minutes later there he was. My wife approached him and complemented him on the show and asked for his autograph. He looked at her with this sort of grin and walked off without saying a word or signing the CD. I told her that that guy was a jerk. I’ve never seen a jazz musician do that before, they are usually pretty humbled by fans and supporters. She never purchased another one of his CD’s again. No love loss for me, I was not one of his fans anyway. On the other hand we went to a Jonathan Butler concert a couple of months ago, my wife had a good time and was able to speak with Jonathan, get his autograph, and take a picture with him, a wonderful and humble human being.

Overall, my wife enjoys my playing the most. I’m a much better player than Norman is or cares to share. But that’s not saying much as players like me and countless truly gifted players are a dime a dozen these days. Your success really depends on luck, how you are marketed, and what the general public is conditioned to listen to.

]]> By: Michael http://www.learnjazzguitar.com/2007/07/06/norman-brown-jazz-guitar-video/comment-page-1/#comment-6406 Michael Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:48:08 +0000 http://www.learnjazzguitar.com/2007/07/06/norman-brown-jazz-guitar-video/#comment-6406 Just took a look at that video and it was like I was there the night of the concert. That man can play that danm gutiar. Well, done Norman and I hope that I will get to see you in concert one day when you are in the Hartford, Ct area. Keep up the good work! Just took a look at that video and it was like I was there the night of the concert. That man can play that danm gutiar.

Well, done Norman and I hope that I will get to see you in concert one day when you are in the Hartford, Ct area.

Keep up the good work!

]]> By: richard20 http://www.learnjazzguitar.com/2007/07/06/norman-brown-jazz-guitar-video/comment-page-1/#comment-315 richard20 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:47:50 +0000 http://www.learnjazzguitar.com/2007/07/06/norman-brown-jazz-guitar-video/#comment-315 i,m very happy,withyour instruction.to learn people to play guitar well i,m very happy,withyour instruction.to learn people to play guitar well

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