Kenny Burrell on how to "Be Yourself"
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On October 8, 2002, legendary jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell plays and explains his own music during the UCLA course "The Culture of Jazz Aesthetics" (offered by Burrell and Alessandro Duranti) while interacting with guest speaker and friend Tommy Hawkins, a star basket player and jazz connoisseur.
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@petercallaway3376 2 months ago
Kenny Burrell thanks for representing guitarists in jazz genre! God bless you. 🎸🎶
@langoler11 4 days ago
For those who’ve asked. the dazzlingly beautiful song Kenny is playing is Lotus Blossom by Sir Duke
@junsatsuma 2 months ago
Thank you for uploading such a precious video. Hearing Professor Burrell talk about jazz history and his philosophy is incredibly valuable for the global jazz community.
@lefujyou 2 months ago
One of my heroes one of the reasons why I play guitar one of the greats KB☮️❤️🔥✨🤙🏾
@johnnyroyblues 2 months ago
It's so nice to hear maestro Burrell playing intimately and unamplified here, in contrast to his impeccable amplified tone!
@vecernicek2 2 months ago
Love Kenny, such a gentleman and one of the most formative jazz guitarists.
Anyone knows how he's doing these days? Still going strong at 94? Haven't heard anything about him since the crowdfunding campaign a few years back.
I hope he's fine.
Anyone knows how he's doing these days? Still going strong at 94? Haven't heard anything about him since the crowdfunding campaign a few years back.
I hope he's fine.
@CastleHassall 2 months ago
5:35.. be YOURSELF :) that is the most important thing to find and be, in OUR life.. x
@jazzkatt7083 2 months ago
1:05 His playing posture is excellent.
It’s like a cool silhouette on an old jazz album.❤
It’s like a cool silhouette on an old jazz album.❤
@j.garnergtr 2 months ago
Fantastic! Thank you for posting this! We all spend so much time learning the vocabulary, that it's easy to forget to let yourself shine through.
@Kylerjguitar 2 months ago
It would be a great archive of great importance if you wish to share any more videos you have of Kenny at ucla. His insights on music are always fascinating.
@Kylerjguitar 2 months ago
Just fantastic, he’s one of my favorite guitar players. Such lush and romantic ideas always, he brings joy to life and sadness to sorrow. Thank you so much for this upload. I cherish any film I find of him playing and speaking
Kenny Burrell on how to "Be Yourself"
Alessandro Duranti's videos
14,980 views
On October 8, 2002, legendary jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell plays and explains his own music during the UCLA course "The Culture of Jazz Aesthetics" (offered by Burrell and Alessandro Duranti) while interacting with guest speaker and friend Tommy Hawkins, a star basket player and jazz connoisseur.
Kenny played beautifully. Never rushed, or feeling the need to impress anyone. Just off in his own sonic space looking for the right chord or lick to develop. His playing sounded natural, not manufactured which made it immensely more appealing and lasting. His tone was bluesy which was a key to his appeal in my opinion. After the show he patiently answered many questions from some local jazz luminaries and some budding luminaries. A kind and gentle man with a wealth of talent. What a gift that was. My take away. Always play what you feel, not what you think your audience wants to hear. And make sure you develop a beautiful tone. When your tone is gorgeous everything sounds good, even simple stuff.