An Evening with Tal Farlow

AN EVENING WITH TAL FARLOW - Over 1 Hour - MP4 Download 

Tal Farlow had hands that seemed built for the guitar in a way most players can only envy: enormous reach, fluid technique, and a harmonic sensibility rooted equally in bebop and swing. He was also notoriously private, rarely recording and largely absent from public life for decades.

This session, hosted by educator Jody Fisher, is one of the few extended conversations Farlow ever gave about how he actually played. They go deep into his chord concept, improvisational approach, voicings, and the mindset behind his unique way of navigating changes. Rare footage of Tal playing is woven throughout.

For serious jazz guitarists, this is one of the most valuable recordings in the catalog.

Chapters: Introduction · General Concepts · Artificial Harmonics · Speed Comping · Introduction · Chord Melody Arranging · Introduction · Demystifying Chord Progressions · Blues Concepts and Example · Influences · Visualizing and Hearing Chord Shapes · Approach to Comping · Credits

Over 1 hour of video instruction (MP4) | Instant download | Watch on any device