Frank Vignola : as impressive and cool as usual. Pasquale Grasso : tranquillity, mastering his instrument with a gentle touch through his "spider-fingers". Gary Mazzaropi : a powerbass setting the tempo. What a great trio, what a great gig. Too bad New York is so far from France 😔
Indeed. So glad Frank and Pasquale have different solo styles - variety. In that vein, love Frank's recording with Tommy Emmanuel, "Just Between Frets". Listen to "Django's Castle". A mini-masterpiece
Watching Pasquale Grasso I had to ask my wife where she put that darn finger stretcher again! An amazing talent glad I got to hear him before checking out! Thank you Frank for making these shows available!!
I know, right? It sure seems to me that so many of the greats have fingers (even "pinky" fingers) that are as long as my entire hand from the my wrist to the end of my middle finger. Pasquale can make six or seven-fret stretches without any effort! @ 44:06
@@brandex2011 Perhaps it's part of it but the best aspect of PG's playing is his feel, not how far he can reach. Just has insanely discreet sensibilities.
@@thommccarthy3945 Reach is definitely part of Pasquale's unequalled capability, and I'll admit to envy.. But regarding his approach, I wrote this to someone who basically criticized his lack of "space" and basically accused him of being a showoff. czcams.com/video/jtYNWvMSEXo/video.html&lc=UgxO9FTr_vlNfzDoAXZ4AaABAg.9iStyNrhDzX9kMwsqhvTRG I responded with this: _"@Steven Bernie Bernstein Sorry that you are unable to appreciate what Pasquale is doing. The thing is, that as you learn and incorporate knowledge and technique into your playing, and reach the point where you can play what you want to hear, it's practically impossible not to play what your brain tells you to play. That is his personal "feeling and life experience." This may not be to your taste, but that's subjective. I agree that Pasquale is somewhat overwhelming, but I've found that I, too, probably overplay tunes (in a different way than Pasquale) - just because I can and just because I play what I want to hear. Note that his audience seems to appreciate his take on tunes. On the other hand, if it's just feeling and emotional connection you prefer, Barney Kessel is the master and is also a technical wizard."_
All three are amazing! Vignola is very sophisticated under every aspect plus his small sound modulations that put so much life in his playing, Grasso very very skilled so I am excited how he will develop. He is so young and already so good.
You guys are doing a great thing. Audio quality is so good. Even better than Smalls (Smalls audio quality is pretty bad to be honest). Keep it up guys. I really appreciate this content.
Thanks for noticing! We have an experienced television director as well as audio and lighting engineers dedicated to producing quality streams -- and it's a big investment for the club to deliver that caliber of video.
The Pasquale Grasso guitar , named Trenier is made in France, in Uzes (south of France) and best than many old american instruments, but expensive. And, of course, pluged in a Fender amp, the best.
Awesome.
Pasquale’s fingers are about eight inches long. Incredible playing. Such fluidity and beautiful intonation. Flawless to my ears.
Frank Vignola : as impressive and cool as usual. Pasquale Grasso : tranquillity, mastering his instrument with a gentle touch through his "spider-fingers". Gary Mazzaropi : a powerbass setting the tempo. What a great trio, what a great gig. Too bad New York is so far from France 😔
He has octopus fingers. Awesome!
Indeed. So glad Frank and Pasquale have different solo styles - variety. In that vein, love Frank's recording with Tommy Emmanuel, "Just Between Frets". Listen to "Django's Castle". A mini-masterpiece
Frank, Pasquale, and Gary are so skilled. Fabulous solos!
great!
Watching Pasquale Grasso I had to ask my wife where she put that darn finger stretcher again! An amazing talent glad I got to hear him before checking out! Thank you Frank for making these shows available!!
I know, right? It sure seems to me that so many of the greats have fingers (even "pinky" fingers) that are as long as my entire hand from the my wrist to the end of my middle finger. Pasquale can make six or seven-fret stretches without any effort! @ 44:06
@@brandex2011 Perhaps it's part of it but the best aspect of PG's playing is his feel, not how far he can reach. Just has insanely discreet sensibilities.
@@thommccarthy3945 Reach is definitely part of Pasquale's unequalled capability, and I'll admit to envy.. But regarding his approach, I wrote this to someone who basically criticized his lack of "space" and basically accused him of being a showoff.
czcams.com/video/jtYNWvMSEXo/video.html&lc=UgxO9FTr_vlNfzDoAXZ4AaABAg.9iStyNrhDzX9kMwsqhvTRG
I responded with this:
_"@Steven Bernie Bernstein Sorry that you are unable to appreciate what Pasquale is doing. The thing is, that as you learn and incorporate knowledge and technique into your playing, and reach the point where you can play what you want to hear, it's practically impossible not to play what your brain tells you to play. That is his personal "feeling and life experience." This may not be to your taste, but that's subjective. I agree that Pasquale is somewhat overwhelming, but I've found that I, too, probably overplay tunes (in a different way than Pasquale) - just because I can and just because I play what I want to hear. Note that his audience seems to appreciate his take on tunes. On the other hand, if it's just feeling and emotional connection you prefer, Barney Kessel is the master and is also a technical wizard."_
Damn, that was cold Russell!
Loved seeing and hearing the guitar nights and have great respect for Vignola's arrangements and playing...
All three are amazing! Vignola is very sophisticated under every aspect plus his small sound modulations that put so much life in his playing, Grasso very very skilled so I am excited how he will develop. He is so young and already so good.
PASQUALE GRASSO IS A GENIUS!!...
Two of the best 👌
Great session. Loved every minute. Pasquale is incredible. Frank and Joey DeFrancesco did a few things together that was amazing.
Great Trio!
What a jazz fete created among the musicians on that stage! Two masters on guitar and another on bass!
Amazing!
You guys are doing a great thing. Audio quality is so good. Even better than Smalls (Smalls audio quality is pretty bad to be honest). Keep it up guys. I really appreciate this content.
Thanks for noticing! We have an experienced television director as well as audio and lighting engineers dedicated to producing quality streams -- and it's a big investment for the club to deliver that caliber of video.
@@RadioFreeBirdland thanks for the efforts. I'll pledge some amount to your club.
Can you please tell some jazz club youtube channel？I am really curious about the real life jazz vibe in new york
Oh man, this is so tasteful. The guitar playing is really setting aspirations for me! great work!
Best creative and melodic guitarists.
Sooooo good!!!
The Pasquale Grasso guitar , named Trenier is made in France, in Uzes (south of France) and best than many old american instruments, but expensive.
And, of course, pluged in a Fender amp, the best.
Great performance
Where is Russel malone would be nice
Agreed
Some nice playing!!
Both are great guitarist. Pasquale Grasso guitar sounds so fantastic and his playing is, also, fantastic. I wonder what guitar he's playing.
A custom archtop by Bryant Trenier
Maybe an Eastman ?
Wow! Best guitar players around...
I swear I can't rememer the title of this tune at 37:43, which Grasso soloed amazingly. What a grace!
In The Blue of Evening
Absolutely incredible. Anyone know what's the name of the song at 40:30?
These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)
did pasquale actually bend a string holy
Grasso is like Bird on guitar, minus the heroin
anyine know the name of the 3rd song'? the soft one. it's beautiful
"I Only Have Eyes For You"
『p』『r』『o』『m』『o』『s』『m』 😪