Monthly Archives: August 2009

Overheard at the Record Store

Posted on August 27, 2009 by JPD

Customer: “Hi, I’m looking for a gift for my dad. He likes jazz – who do you recommend?” Clerk: “Well, Louis Armstrong is pretty popular.” Customer: “Louis Armstrong? Isn’t he the astronaut? He’s like the first guy to walk on … Continue reading →

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Someone to Watch – Esteban Bello

Posted on August 20, 2009 by JPD

The first piece is a solea. The second, a bolero, is a Nana Caymmi hit called Resposta ao Tempo.

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Roland Dyens, Songe Capricorne

Posted on August 17, 2009 by JPD

Nataly Makovskaya again, filmed by Roman Gurochkin.

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Peo Kindgren, Weiss, 7-String Baritone Guitar

Posted on August 14, 2009 by JPD

Per-Olov Kindgren is the classical guitar star of YouTube. Here’s a good example of why he is so popular!

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Sor on Gut Strings

Posted on August 10, 2009 by JPD

Rob MacKillop here is playing Sor on gut strings, with no nails, on a Panormo (copy) guitar, with the guitar resting on a table in front of him. Rob says: “These pages will document my attempt to perform the music … Continue reading →

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Natalia Makovsky Plays Dowland’s Lachrimae Pavan

Posted on August 8, 2009 by JPD

This comes from the YouTube channel of Roman Gurochkin:

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Old Gals, Too

Posted on August 4, 2009 by JPD

Here’s my favorite old-timer on YouTube. Her name is Lorna Jack. I found her while I was participating in an online stock market forum, of all things. Somehow the topic veered onto music and one of the participants mentioned that … Continue reading →

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Old Guys Playing Guitar

Posted on August 3, 2009 by JPD

I’ve been noticing some older guys with guitars showing up on YouTube lately. Here’s Ken Speers (69) playing some pretty cool (if you ask me) fingerstyle jazz (When You Wish Upon a Star) with some pretty slick artificial harmonics: And … Continue reading →

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