1st Post

 

Hi folks, I’m excited to be doing my own blog on playing and learning Gypsy Jazz Guitar. I’ll be posting transcriptions and charts, interviews and reviews, and news about the Gypsy Jazz scene. I’ll also post info about cool instruments and builders that I come across, and news about my band and other performers that I am in touch with. I encourage you to check out some other sites and

Here I am trying to keep up with Howard Alden, and Bassist Kelly Friesen[!]

Here I am trying to keep up with Howard Alden, and Bassist Kelly Friesen[!]

publications, including my friend Robin Nolan’s iPad publication. [You can find it on iTunes]. You can read my review of the reissue of ‘Hungaria,’ Swing Guitars,’ by Fapy Lafertin’s. You can also find some interviews and lessons that I have contributed to ‘Just Jazz Guitar’ Magazine, including my interview with Tchavolo Schmitt. [Print only, but back issues are available]. And lastly, I did an interview with Stochelo Rosenberg in a cool site called ‘Guitar International,’ [www.GuitarInternational.com] Anyhow, I hope that you all enjoy the posts and info to follow, please let me know, and feel free to help get the word out! [BTW, the picture at the top of this page was taken at the Mermaid Inn. Jim Stager on Bass, corner left, Mark Campiglia Violin, Me in the hat, and Joe Ellis, seated, partially obscured]. Oh, and my cool chapeau courtesy of Ellen And Randy Rosenberg]!

11 thoughts on “1st Post

  1. Lou DePietro

    Great format for info on the Gypsy Jazz scene. Just what us Djangologists need. Lookin forward to some more pics and links to other good sites. Good Luck with this site.

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    1. admin Post author

      Lou, Thanks! More content to follow. Looking forward to hangin’
      with you at John Pizzarelli’s show @ Birdland on Thurs.
      Cheers,
      -B

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    1. admin Post author

      Dave, Yes, thanks, looking forward to it! And, I have some Fapy transcriptions that I’ll be posting!
      -B

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    1. admin Post author

      Sol,
      Thanks, yes, I’ll be doing another one this month at Roller’s.
      Possible dates; 10th, 17th & 24th. I’ll try to get a read on what date is best for everybody.

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  2. Menno van der Reijden

    hey Barry, great site, nice format and clear typing. Guess you’ll be working on it for a while to get all of your transcriptions up and running. Wishing you all the best from Holland. cu in Samois . . . . meanwhile . . . . keep swinging . . . .
    😉 Menno

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    1. admin Post author

      Menno,
      Thanks! The typing is no problem, I just have to learn how to use the program[!]
      It’s bloody cold here in Philly, and they are calling for a blizzard tomorrow, [looks like
      my gig is off]! I’ll really appreciate Samois in June, a moveable feast for me! 😉

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  3. Paul Smith

    Hey Barry – Paul, in bitter cold Wisconsin. Great site, thanks for the heads up! Will look forward to crawling around!

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