8 people don't have a clue. Stephane Grappelli is one of the greatest to ever touch the instrument, not because of the amazing technique as great as it is but, for the feeling, emotion and love he expresses while playing it.
One of the most memorable concerts was Stephane Grappelli at the university centre hall 1973. Had never heard of him before hearing his music piped through the centre leading up to the day of the concert. I attended and was overwhelmed by both the music and the joy he exuded while playing for us. Been a great fan ever since.
I saw him _last_ night and he still is now! Pizza Express Dean St in London, playing Frank Zappa. I saw Stephane Grappelli twice, one occasion being the Royal Albert Hall - but I simply don't remember who else was playing (except Nigel Kennedy was a special guest). This looks earlier than that I think.
Brilliant work. Diz sure can play. And there's Grappelli, who was a master of his craft before WW2 all these years ago, still supreme. Thank you norfolkspurdens.
Brilliant John Ethridge.Very different from gypsyjazz guitarplayers but in my opinion also another level from them.He's musically much more complex.His technique is cleaner and more original than theirs.
Életem legszebb zenei élményei Stepphan Grappelli koncertjei! Utolérhetetlen hegedűjátékával minden alkalommal elbűvölt. Köszönöm a sorsnak, hogy őt hallhattam!
Had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Grappelli & the Diz Dizzly Trio at the Rand Afrikaans University, Joburg back in the '70's - tickets courtesy of Mr. Raeford Daniel, Art Critic, Rand Daily Mail - what a night!
Besides genius, Stephane was also physically lucky: at 70 he looks excellent, slim and trim like a teen. His musical wit didn't decrease from his paramount of 1938 at all and he still has the stage presence and charisma of an artist that will go into history among the greatest. BTW, being that he spent his life in the jazz scene, no use of drugs whatsoever! Is it a sign of delegitimizing talents of Bird, Billie, Miles, Monk and many others who could only function under influence?
Unlike sports, music performance for only the performance's sake isn't a competition. How one gets to greatness ultimately doesn't matter when it comes to strictly evaluating the music. As for the effects on one's life, of course using is a risky choice, but for someone who wants to dedicate his or her life to music, one must do what the muse dictates. As a libertarian, I suggest it's up to the individual to make that decision free of concern about anyone else's opinion of said decision. The music world would be definitely be poorer for the absence of the music of Charlie Parker and Jaco Pastorius, for example.
"a sign of delegitimizing talents"? You couldn't be more wrong. Their talents are universally recognized. The fact that Grappelli didn't do drugs doesn't alter this at all. Though they used drugs, it doesn't mean they could only function by using drugs. They all proved it by functioning during times they weren't using drugs. Drug use was a sickness and not the basis of their art. Please think about what you're writing. OK? Its got a nasty edge to it.
>Louis... never used drugs. Very funny! Read some history. Louis smoked pot every day from the 1920s to his death. Lots of testimony on that ie. his doctor, John Hammond, and others. According to you, it "delegitimized his talents", whatever that means. I'm not a drug user or "blinded by pride". You talk nonsense. Music by Miles, Parker & Monk stands on its own merits, regardless of small scampering trolls calling it "not legitimate".
8 people don't have a clue. Stephane Grappelli is one of the greatest to ever touch the instrument, not because of the amazing technique as great as it is but, for the feeling, emotion and love he expresses while playing it.
One of the most memorable concerts was Stephane Grappelli at the university centre hall 1973. Had never heard of him before hearing his music piped through the centre leading up to the day of the concert. I attended and was overwhelmed by both the music and the joy he exuded while playing for us. Been a great fan ever since.
You were no slouch back then yourself, John. What a thrill it would have been to be there, let alone playing with Stephane !
Having seen a youtube video of a solo with Soft Machine in February of this year, no slouch now!
... and to think, back then he still had 27 years of music ahead ....mind blowing....
One of the best I've ever seen for 40 years plus.
Was there, balcony seat, terrific, what memories! Brings tears to the eyes. Genius in his field. Couldn't agree more. Thanks.
long live django, one of the greatest guitarists of all time :) brilliant performance in his memory
Beautiful indeed master of all time。
Saw john last night hes still incredible. Top bloke too!
I saw him _last_ night and he still is now! Pizza Express Dean St in London, playing Frank Zappa.
I saw Stephane Grappelli twice, one occasion being the Royal Albert Hall - but I simply don't remember who else was playing (except Nigel Kennedy was a special guest). This looks earlier than that I think.
@@sarac.3259 yeah late 70s I think. Glad he's out and about again. Hope to see him again
deze muzikant is een groot verlies voor de muziek wereld maar wordt nooit vergeten.
Brilliant work. Diz sure can play. And there's Grappelli, who was a master of his craft before WW2 all these years ago, still supreme. Thank you norfolkspurdens.
I saw them on this tour and was lucky enough to meet them both after the performance which was absolutely stunning.
Pass me a bucket, my face melted. AMAZING PLAYING. ♥
Brilliant John Ethridge.Very different from gypsyjazz guitarplayers but in my opinion also another level from them.He's musically much more complex.His technique is cleaner and more original than theirs.
Excellent !
I saw this lineup in Hemel Hempstead, and Etheridge was on fire...awesome!!
I like Brian Torff's bass too! -esp on solo. Go Stephane! Go John Etheridge! & Diz Disley (good name) holding it together.
Great bass soloing and duetting with John but, for my taste, a bit too elaborate when accompanying . . .
Életem legszebb zenei élményei Stepphan Grappelli koncertjei! Utolérhetetlen hegedűjátékával minden alkalommal elbűvölt. Köszönöm a sorsnak, hogy őt hallhattam!
I was there. Forgot how phenominomally good it was.
I saw all these guys in the late 70s...JE is a monster
how old Stephane and how young John Etheridge look in 1978....strange.Time does zoom by quickly !
this is a really epic jam
wer sind die 5 Leute
denen das nicht gefallen hat? Genius für immer und ewig!!!!!!!
Had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Grappelli & the Diz Dizzly Trio at the Rand Afrikaans University, Joburg back in the '70's - tickets courtesy of Mr. Raeford Daniel, Art Critic, Rand Daily Mail - what a night!
Mis color
you forgot that South Africa was under boycott at this time to create pressure to end racist regime. Thanks for supporting fascism and racism
Love it, John, really great!
I saw them in Sheffield on this tour. Wonderful evening.
double bass player is so insane
HOW ARE THEY SO GOOD?!?!
Sublime ✨❤️✨
Da dude!!!! my favourite forever.....
A master of his trade
Magic!
amazing
Fabuloso concierto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
meraviglioso
What a king :))))
aos que não gostaram.... sem palavras!!!!
Great.
vraie musique
Mí primera escucha de John fue "Softs" y la segunda "Saturation Point", no me equivoqué ...
outa sight!
holy cow thats just kwaaaazy
OMG!!!
Besides genius, Stephane was also physically lucky: at 70 he looks excellent, slim and trim like a teen. His musical wit didn't decrease from his paramount of 1938 at all and he still has the stage presence and charisma of an artist that will go into history among the greatest.
BTW, being that he spent his life in the jazz scene, no use of drugs whatsoever! Is it a sign of delegitimizing talents of Bird, Billie, Miles, Monk and many others who could only function under influence?
Unlike sports, music performance for only the performance's sake isn't a competition. How one gets to greatness ultimately doesn't matter when it comes to strictly evaluating the music. As for the effects on one's life, of course using is a risky choice, but for someone who wants to dedicate his or her life to music, one must do what the muse dictates. As a libertarian, I suggest it's up to the individual to make that decision free of concern about anyone else's opinion of said decision. The music world would be definitely be poorer for the absence of the music of Charlie Parker and Jaco Pastorius, for example.
Just like that, huh?
@Purrete Would rather listen to Miles, thanks.
When was it?
70th birthday= 1908 + 70 = 1978 ?
"a sign of delegitimizing talents"? You couldn't be more wrong.
Their talents are universally recognized. The fact that Grappelli
didn't do drugs doesn't alter this at all. Though they used drugs,
it doesn't mean they could only function by using drugs. They all
proved it by functioning during times they weren't using drugs.
Drug use was a sickness and not the basis of their art. Please think
about what you're writing. OK? Its got a nasty edge to it.
>Louis... never used drugs.
Very funny! Read some history. Louis smoked pot every day from
the 1920s to his death. Lots of testimony on that ie. his doctor,
John Hammond, and others. According to you, it "delegitimized his
talents", whatever that means.
I'm not a drug user or "blinded by pride". You talk nonsense.
Music by Miles, Parker & Monk stands on its own merits,
regardless of small scampering trolls calling it "not legitimate".