![]() ![]() The tribute was a very moving experience and I don't think anyone there that night will ever forget it. The letter included mention of 'listening to Tony Mottola 5 days a week!' Tony and his son Tony were sitting next to Bob and me at the concert and I looked over at Tony's face when this part was read-he just beamed.īob and I wouldn't have missed this concert for anything. Among other things, it described the people Barney listened to growing up. Barney's lovely and dedicated wife Phyllis joined him on stage after a few moments to read to the audience a letter Barney had written. Charles Carlini, the JVC Festival and JVC founder George Wien, who also gave a short speech in honor of his old friend. He thanked all his friends for coming out to see him and play for him. While he had difficulty speaking, what he wanted to say came across. It was a very emotional experience for him and the audience as well. #BARNEY KESSEL TAB HOW TO#Well-known for his Clinic Crafters jazz guitar seminars, Charles is a class act and knows how to organize and run a successful concert.įor me, and I think every one in that auditorium, the high point was midway through the concert when Barney walked with only a cane (unassisted for the first time since his stroke) to the microphone to thank everyone for his tribute. This very special night would not have been if not for the dedication and hard work of impresario extraordinaire Charles Carlini. Not to be trite, but you would have had to be made of stone not to have felt the love and respect the players had for Barney and each other. It was clear to all playing (and all listening) that Barney himself was there and that they were playing for him. Johnny Smith even sent a lovely letter which Charles read to the audience in between performances, along with other letters from close friends of Barney's who were absent, including Ray Brown. On a sad note, Atilla Zoller, due to poor health himself, was unable to perform but sent a nice note to Barney. Many of the songs played were classic ÒBarneyÓ tunes which was a treat. The rhythm section was superb too: Joe Cohn, Earl May and Chuck Redd. The ever tasteful Jack Wilkins teamed up with a spirited Ron Affif for a beautiful set. A personal treat for me was a terrific Kenny Burrell swinging with an equally terrific, young piano player named Jon Regen. A very beautiful solo was performed by Gene Bertoncini. Of course, any tribute to Barney Kessel couldn't be complete without the Great Guitars, with the equally gifted Tal Farlow taking Barney's place alongside fellow legends Charlie Byrd and Herb Ellis. Excellent duo performances by veterans Joe Puma & Remo Palmier and Mundell Lowe & Sal Salvador followed. (Due to time constraints, only 13 of the 30 who turned out to see Barney in the afternoon were able to perform.) Opening were Howard Alden and Jimmy Bruno, (well familiar with this duo, I could attest to their combined virtuosity before hearing them!) who wowed and warmed-up the audience. Just knowing these players were there to honor Barney made it special from the onset. The excitement grew after Barney arrived and continued as the players, with Barney himself, took part in an outside group photo that is already a classic. Even the prestigious Smithsonian Institution was represented, in the form of ardent jazz guitar enthusiast Randall Kremer. ![]() ![]() The omnipresent Ed Benson, Publisher of Just Jazz Guitar, was there too, savoring the rehearsal performances and taking pictures for his forthcoming commemorative issue on Barney (due out August 1997). The guitar tab book includes: 64 Bars on Wilshire, Barney's Blues, Begin the Blues, Easy Like, Foreign Intrigue, Salute to Charlie Christian, more. Bob and I arrived early in the afternoon and were part of the wonderful "backstage party". The Jazz Guitar Artistry of Barney Kessel gives you exact transcriptions of eight original guitar solos from Barney Kessel's contemporary recordings. Before Barney arrived, the 30 players had a great time backstage talking over old (and current!) times - it was delightful to see them so excited to see each other - many years had passed for some. On June 25th, about 30 guitarists spanning 50 years of jazz turned out to honor a glowing Barney Kessel at a tribute to the jazz legend, part of the celebrated JVC Festival in New York City. It just might have been the most important night ever in jazz guitar history or at least one of the most (the other contender being the Tal Farlow Tribute last June). 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