Kurt Rosenwinkel: The Most Important Guitarist of His Generation?
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- čas přidán 18. 04. 2021
- Kurt Rosenwinkel is one of the most important guitarists and composers of this generation. He has influenced guitarists of all genres in both his approach to guitar and improvisation. Here is my interview with Kurt.
• Kurt's Website: kurtrosenwinkel.com/
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I attended the Berklee College of Music with Kurt back in '89 through '91. He's been THIS KOOL and played like this since THEN. Every - I mean EVERY professor knew about Kurt and would be at any recital he was in. So many of us would show up with cassette recorders to capture his stuff and try to study him... the professors studying HIM! lolol! He was also a member of a band back then called Human Feel that released a couple CDs that were burning. I remember he showed up to a rehearsal in a room next to mine, and forgot a guitar strap... I loaned him one and I felt like I loaned it to some rock star.... lolol! But he was very kool. Thanks, Rick! Keep it coming!
I heard this crazy story - not sure if it’s true. A teacher asked all the guitarists in a room to pick a piece of paper out of a box. Each paper had one of twelve tones written on the paper. They were all told to improvise on that one note they picked. Everyone in the room is picking their notes and Kurt could hear that one note was missing out of the 12 tones . 😮
I was in the University of Maine jazz program and he came up because he was connected to my drum professor, the late, great Steve Grover. He sat in with my ensemble and it was humbling.
I went to Berklee in the early 2000s and he did a clinic there which was incredibly packed. Every guitar player wanted to be him, same sound, same licks. That clinic showed me about supreme dedication.
I was at Berklee then as well and recall well the first time I saw Kurt ( little theatre in the 1140 bldg). My buddy looked at me and said well there is the "next guy" the next voice in jazz guitar.... Where is Pete Koplan?
I hope you’re still playing! It was my dream to go to Berklee but I wasn’t able to. But I play what I can.
For the most part, I can’t stand jazz music, and I keep watching Rick’s videos and little by little, by appreciation for jazz has grown.
I’d never heard of this guy before, and if it weren’t for this video I might have lived the rest of my life never hearing of Kurt Rosenwinkel.
This guy is a freaking monster.
Thanks Rick for expanding my horizons, and making me into a better music fan.
I’d liken your response to my own, and lots of others, about listening to jazz; while everyone is different, jazz is something of an acquired taste, and that’s not any slight! What I mean is, you kind of begin a musical learning trip , when you begin actively listening to jazz. So little by little, you grow to deeply appreciate the music, which is proper for a complex art form
@@dkelley9661 I will be 48 next month... and still cannot get used to listen to Jazz. Despite knowing and understanding that its far from easy. My fault...
May I recommend checking out Pat Metheny Group? He’s played with Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, and his group work with Lyle Mays on keyboards was so enjoyable.
@@pmrsfr Jazz is a pretty big tent. I think when a lot of people hear "jazz," they think of bebop or hard bop or free jazz, which can be pretty difficult listening. I sort of snuck up on jazz via history, listening to Bix Biederbecke and Louis Armstrong from the 20s and 30s, big band music and standards from the 30s and 40s, Billie Holiday, Django, jazz fusion like Herbie Hancock or later Miles Davis, and then kinda edging in to Coltrane and Parker via their ballads. There's a lot of amazing stuff that's very easy on the ears but still points you in the direction of the more challenging music.
Pretty much any jazz guitarist is a monster.
Music mentioned:
Kurt's music -
Caipi / Star of Jupiter / Reflections
Pedro Martins - Vox
Daniel Santiago - Song for Tomorrow
Kevin Eubanks - Opening Night
Allan Holdsworth - Metal Fatigue
John Schofield - Still Warm
Pat Metheny - Travels ('song for bilbao solo')
Wes Montgomery - Round Midnight / Smokin' at the Half Note
Keith Jarrett - Still Live /Standards Vol 1 & 2 / American and European Quartet / Mysteries
Thank you!
Kurt’s music, also: Album, The Next Step. Song, “Dr. Zhivago”. My Introduction to Rosenwinkel is this album and song. Never looked away, since.
@@jonathancrews6115 Yes - this was also the first song I heard of his playing. Awesome. I also recommend Deep Song and East Coast Love Affair (Trio w/ Avishai Cohen & Jorge Rossy; lot of real-voice-chorus standards playing)
@Nick Rogers You just saved me 10-15 minutes of search/queue to capture this list. I owe you one! I’m a trumpet player, all styles - if you ever need a track or horn work, let me know!
Was just going to go back & transcribe;
Grateful for your thoughtfulness!
you don't hear often when people say their heroes are Bud Powell and Biggie Smalls, usually it's one or the other. That's why Kurt's music is so versatile
I spent a good part of my career trying to sound like Kurt. I’ve got a ton of his records and I’ve seen him live several times. He’s just so good that it’s hard not to want to play like him. He’s a true genius, and he’ll go down as one of the greatest jazz guitarists (or really, just guitarists) ever.
You know you are an out of this world guitar player when Rick Beato buys your masterclass in harmony.
Saw him perform about 10 years ago in a small jazz club in the Netherlands, he did a 3 hour set with an 45 minute encore and I loved every minute of it.
Kurt is absolutely a beast in his melodic playing and phrasing, and even that is probably an understatement to his talent. Wonderful musician indeed.
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I started Berklee in the Spring of 1991. The first recital that I saw was Kurt’s recital. As an 18-year old kid, who was there to become the next Steve Vai(that changed quickly when I saw how many other people did that way better than me.😂)...it was so mind-blowing and overwhelming that it took me awhile to wrap my head around. That was my “Welcome to Berklee!” moment. Needless to say, I hit the practice rooms immediately thereafter. Kurt’s amazing.
Tommy, I was at that recital and had the exact same reaction as you!!!! I’ve been telling that story for 30 years now 👍🏻
Being from NY I’m blessed to have seen Kurt. Rick, Mike Stern would be a great interview.
Rosenwinkel just did a Zoom masterclass with my college improv class! I was lucky enough to be able to play a standard with my classmates for him, he was kind yet precise with his feedback. Such a great opportunity.
I was missing these videos. We old time Beato fans want more of this :)
There we go 🙏🏻🔥🙏🏻
As soon as I heard Kurt play for the first time, I immediately thought of John Coltrane. When I heard Kurt's phrasing, I just immediately thought of Coltrane. Listening to Kurt, I get the same feeling I do when I listen to something like Giant Steps.
Thanks guys! That was just TERRIFIC! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The world needs a new interview with Kurt and him playing there 🙏
When I started playing jazz in high school back in 2014 Kurt influenced me a lot !! He’s just an amazing person and a genius of the instrument for sure !!
Thank you for doing this Rick! Kurt deserves every but of awareness he gets.
Please, redo this interview but in person. It will be so amazing!!
He didn’t mention East Coast Love Affair or Intuit. Those two have some of the best jazz guitar improvisation I’ve ever heard. He’s consistently great. Thanks so much for the interview.
I heard Kurt the first time 14 years ago on his record "The Remedy" and he's been my favorite guitarist ever since! So glad seeing him get the recognition he deserves nowadays!
Rick - Speaking of badass modern guitar players, I would love to see you get Jonathan Kreisberg on here for an interview some time!
Yeah kriesberg might be my current favorite to listen to.
yes Please Rick Beato invite Jonathan Kreisberg. One of my favorite jazz gitarists
Thank you Rick I'm really happy to see Kurt interviewed as he's so incredible and you will help him reach a much wider audience.
Rosenwinkel and Lage, two brilliant 'top of curve' modern jazz guitarists. I'm certain I'm missing others.
Check out Ben Monder if you haven’t!
I have a few others Allan Holdsworth, Bill Frisell, and Jimmy Herring.
Check out Pedro Martins. Kind of eccentric at times but incredibly natural and intuitive.
Great video Rick. Kurt is in the Mount Rushmore of jazz guitarists, certainly of my generation. I was 15 when I discovered “The Next Step”. I heard his intro on “Zhivago” and my life was never the same again. Thank you!
You're a legend Rick! Thank you for the interview. Never heard of this guy, and I already see him as a vital component to music in this modern era. His mindset, vibe, and approach to music is so needed for musicians and enthusiasts. Forever a fan now!
Thank you, Rick, for interviewing one of my favourite guitarists and particularly asking him about his taste in Jazz. Although there were no great surprises, it's always good to know the heroes of your heroes.
Wow! Absolutely brilliant conversation! It was like opening a big old rusty, creaky door, and finding forgotten gems, sparkling in the sunlight! Outstanding! Thanks, Rick, and Kurt! I hope to see more like this!
Great interview. I remember very well how every jazz guitarist at music college wanted to emulate his sound. It's just so organic and lyrical. Before him everyone was trying to play like Metheny or Sco, then it was Kurt. I remember Ben Monder was also greatly admired, but his music is basically inimitable
I’m a knuckle-dragging rock bass player. These videos expand my awareness every time, mostly recently by giving me different ways to move through the music. Thank you.
His version of "Ask Me Now" is a master class in itself.
was lucky to catch Kurt, Ben Street, Mark Turner and Jeff Ballard at Smalls on plenty a Tuesday night at Smalls in NYC in the 90ties. Awesome!
I have been a fan for years, so glad Kurt is getting recognition on Everything Music! Thanks for getting the word out, love the channel, bought the ear training and the Beato Book (way over my head, but enjoying swimming in the information).
I went down the rabbit hole after this. My face has been melted. I just got into Holdsworth and Miles Davis, Rick! I still have to hear Frank Zappa, Tarrega, and then I learn this guy exists! Not enough time in the day.
Check out Zappa's Jazz From Hell album! Chad Wackerman (who played with Holdsworth a lot) plays on it, and it's mind altering in and of itself.
@@chrisp905 Inca Roads, PoJama People
Thanks Rick. I had never heard of Kurt and his music but this presses all my buttons. What a feel! As a keyboard player from a classical then rock background but with a love of jazz, I find Kurt’s and indeed.your mastery and confidence of scales and modes hugely valuable when developing my approach to soloing. I’m 57 and I’ll never stop learning! Superb!
This interviewm, with Kurt Rosenwinkel, is probably the BEST interview i have seen you do yet. Please keep them coming! This is the quality that I would willingly come back again and agai8n for!
The more I think about it. the more I realize that for as young as Kurt is he has some massive talent. He reaffirms the fact that there IS good music still out there.
I saw Kurt at a NAMM show 15 years ago in the hotel bar during an ABA meeting I was attending. He was a youngish guitarist player then, but he clearly shined above the rest of the fray. Great call on his talent!
Rick / Kurt, thanks so much for taking the time to do this video - very interesting. Kurt, looking forward to hearing your new music soon !!
Broadening my horizons to artists I've missed. Another reason to love this channel. Awesome vid.
Thank you Rick and Kurt! Great conversation!
Hands down my favourite interview that you have done Rick!! Thank you so much for this introduction to Kurt. I will will disappear down yet another rabbit hole that you just opened up for me.
thank you!rick you were really comfortable hanging with this guy!thats really your thing
The pick up intro to Zhivago on The next step changed my life. When The Remedy came out I couldnt believe how much he progressed...that live recording is a game changer and under rated in Kurts catalouge in my opinion.
The Remedy is absolutely one of the great modern jazz records of our time
His solos on "Flute" and "Chords" completely changed my ideas of what jazz and guitar music could be.
I came across The Remedy accidentally. Even though I was already way into jazz and guitar playing, it took me in an entirely new direction. Absolutely spectacular recording!
Thanks Rick!! Great interview.
I'm really looking forward to checking out Kurt's music. Thank you for spotlighting him on your Channel
Great interviewing.
The Next Step is probably my favourite.
I really enjoyed this. I worked in the jazz department of a music store years ago, and it was always exciting to see a new album of Kurt come out. He's one of the best,absolutely.
Once I discovered Kurt on Spotify, I have found myself returning to his work time and time again. Thanks, Rick, for giving him some seriously deserved exposure to folks who might not otherwise have heard him.
I’m a rock n roll ignoramus and so to my shame I have never heard of Kurt Rosenwinkel or his music.
What an absolute monster player! So much feel and so much melody in his phrasing! Just beautiful. Although I absolutely appreciate jazz, I wouldn’t describe myself as a jazz fan but with a player like Kurt, who seems (to me at least) to have melody at the heart of everything he does it doesn’t matter what genre he’s playing.
And using an EHX Hog to give a woodwind vibe to his tone is astonishing genius! Guitar players have been using distortion to achieve a singing lead tone to emulate a voice or a bowed instrument or what have you for generations and Kurt has done it a slightly different way and come up with something I’d never really heard before. Simply awesome!
Oh hell yes! This is the video from you that I didn't know I needed! He's such a monster, not just player, but his musicality too. His approach to harmony is next level.
Lovvvvvvvvvve this, Rick! So glad YOU have posted the definitive interview. ((I can't wait to get his course ;-))
Thank you for this Rick!!!!! I've loved Kurt for years and am so glad that he's appreciated by someone like you.
What a cool conversation! Thanks, Rick, for putting this out into the world for us all to learn from and enjoy!
Fantastic interview, Rick. Been listening to Kurt for 25 years. His stuff never gets old!
Bout time, kurt has been killing it forever
So glad you did this. I've had the pleasure to see Kurt with his band and with Ozmosis and he is an astounding musician - probably the one guy who inspired me to actually start truly learning jazz guitar.
SPOT ON! A fantastic player and songwriter.
"Brooklyn Sometime" from the "Deep Song" album is my all time favorite Kurt's tune. And one of my favorites melodies ever.
@MISHA you should check out the original recording on his unreleased album "Under It All", it's even better imo. Exploratory, Coltrane-esque solo and the most impressive use of pedals for expressive effect I've ever heard. Boggles the mind they decided not to put that album out.
@@AK-vm6lw thanks, I’ll definitely check it out!!
That was very enjoyable, it's great hearing two musicians that are so articulate and knowledgeable. Thank you
Kurt’s playing on Mark Turner’s records are also very much worth checking out.
Dharma Days is as much a jazz classic as the Next Step, imo. These two did some timeless music together.
Really great interview, Rick! I needed to hear this.
Love KR. Thanks for this great interview and to know he is such a down to earth fellow. It was also nice to know he appreciates your playing as well. Awesome!
Great interview. Thanks, Rick!!
Big Kurt and Rick fan here. This really hit the spot.
Even when you know something very well, when you have to write it down and explain in verbally you end up learning YOURSELF on an even deeper level. To teach is to learn.
Thank you so much for this interview Master Rick. ❤️☺️🖖🏽
One of my favorites! Glad to see him getting recognition
Great chat! You guys rock.
I was really looking forward to this and man! what a pleasure to watch. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
This is a really great interview. Kurt is such a source of positivity in the world and one of the most influential musicians in our history. He's an innovator always pushing the musical language forward and that's so inspiring.
Also Kurt is just funny af, a real down to Earth human
Playing those riffs while perched over the ledge of a skyscraper in downtown Chicago is really taking it to another level.
Never stop doing Jazz Videos Rick. I know it get less views than pop but your knowledge and passion is fantastic and the amount of people that died for this music. Someone's gotta give them the recognition they deserve. Love your work
Wonderful. I never heard of him. I’m a big Pat Metheny fan and heard a slight similarity and most other tones/riffs that are unique to him. It’s so nice to have another world of enjoyment open up. Thanks Rick.
Love me some Rosenwinkel. Thanks for this, Rick! 👍❤️
Rick, what a beautiful interview. I'm glad my fingers can do the typing as you two have left me speechless. Thank you.
Huge fan of Kurt for many years. Great to see him here on your channel1
Somehow, I missed this video when it came out. I'm happy that Rick got to talk with Kurt and get a snapshot of where he's at mentally/playing-wise during this time. Keep it up, Rick!
As a long time follower of Kurt's, I've been waiting a LONG time for this interview so, again, THANKS Rick. :)
Great interview with Kurt.
I love his master classes. They are incredible. Thank you for the Incredible interview Rick!
GREAT video, bravo!
Kurt is a gem that should be discovered by all music lovers not just guitarists. Thanks, Rick, you're making history! Cheers from Brazil.
Love Rosenwienkel, so good to se him featured in your channel. Two Genius Together!! THXS for this
You see Beato, this is why I consistently follow you. I had never heard of this guy. It is fantastic music I need to now become a fan. Thank you very much for introducing me to this amazing music.
Kurt is one of the most original and amazing player all times. Awesome interview !!
OMG this is amazing, I thought this was just going to be a video where you talked ABOUT him, but you are talking WITH him! So excited!
So true. I am glad you highlighted Kurt. He is brilliant.
Caipi is one of my absolute favorite recordings ever. Thanks for do this piece on Kurt, Rick!
The most pivotal guitarist for me. Seeing him live multiple times (along with a killer masterclass) was game changing for me. Thanks for the awesome video, Rick!!
It’s about time this guy got some credit. His solo on Our Secret Place is possibly my all-time favourite guitar solo. Goddamn....
Our Secret World or Place?
@@BruhBruhBruh sorry ‘World’. Never been good at remembering song titles.
@@TheOverlordOfProcrastination all good I wanted to look it up but couldn’t find place, didn’t know if he did a session or something! Cheers 😎
@@BruhBruhBruh you won’t be sorry - it’s incredible.
@@TheOverlordOfProcrastination I like it, it’s like early Holdsworth meets Zappa
Great , thank you both for doing this ✨🎐✨
Beautiful interview.
Love the Keith Jarrett discussion Rick. You should have Ethan Iverson on next!
Beautiful. Thanks Rick!
It is just so interesting, informative and entertaining to hear you musicians talk. Your interviews are great and Kurt Rosenwinkel seems to be a true master. I am still checking out his work on youtube and spotify! I love your channel.
Great talk. Love the nerd out over music during the interviews.
Thank you for having KR on! Awesome!
Funny you picked Kurt Rosenwinkel. I saw him live in Paris at the Duc des Lombards (jazz club) before the pandemic, and he absolutely blew us away. Clearly, this guy is incredibly talented.
Awesome! Always great to see and hear the maestro!
He’s so good. Thank you for recognizing him
This is absolutely brilliant! Thank you, Rick, for taking us into the heart and mind of a musical genius! (Takes one to show one!)
Brilliant! Thanks, Rick!
Great conversation. Thanks !