Jim Hall: A Life In Progress

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  • Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
  • A Video Documentary -- Historic video clips plus footage shot live in the recording studio with Joe Lovano, Greg Osby, Tom Harrell, and Pat Metheny. Interviews include Chico Hamilton, Nat Hentoff, John Lewis, and John Snyder.
    Producer/Director Bruce Ricker; Writer/Interviewer Devra Hall; Editor David W. Mester. Originally released by Rhapsody Films, 1999.

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  • @djangowoof
    @djangowoof 8 років тому +69

    i watch this often - it keeps Jim alive in a special way for me. Jane

    • @ralphsilat
      @ralphsilat 8 років тому +3

      Are you Jane Hall?
      I obviously never met Jim but I have all of his recordings. And I read his 'Exploring Jazz Guitar' book. Says a lot if you sorta read between the lines. He was an incredible human being! I miss him...

    • @djangowoof
      @djangowoof 8 років тому +14

      yep. thanks - me too.

    • @intuneorange
      @intuneorange 6 років тому +1

      djangowoof yes I do the same

    • @matshansson8996
      @matshansson8996 3 роки тому +1

      Heart

    • @laminebaazi4376
      @laminebaazi4376 3 роки тому +1

      being a sagittarius i remember the first time i heard his music i was instantly drawn. it was so lucid. i was 15. it absolutely changed my way of doing anything. you can have a strong sense of meaning even in poise.
      long live art, and blessings to thee

  • @Kinsale1333
    @Kinsale1333 2 роки тому +15

    As Sonny Rollins said when Jim Hall died, "I don't know anyone who didn't love him." He was a unique talent and a great teacher. RIP, Master.

    • @djangowoof
      @djangowoof Рік тому +6

      Yes, it would take us about 30 minutes to walk down our block because he knew everyone and everyone had to say hi.

  • @chipstern
    @chipstern 10 років тому +72

    Jim Hall dedicated his life to articulating the silences. Now that he and the silence are one and the same, every note left behind takes on a greater spiritual resonance. Thank you for all the inspiration.

  • @Phase2Music
    @Phase2Music Рік тому +8

    Outstanding musician and human being. His playing reflects an interest in interaction rather than flashy domination

  • @gopeace4797
    @gopeace4797 7 років тому +9

    When I first got into jazz I listened to Jim Hall a lot. I didn't know the standards yet. I couldn't when he was playing the head and soloing. That is the greatest lesson I learned from Jim Hall. Improvisation is writing a melody, not showing off speed.

  • @olliedebhal7486
    @olliedebhal7486 23 дні тому

    It is wonderful to see this.Everyone loves Jim Hall.His musical sensitivity shines through every note.His humour,humility ability to compose and explore a feeling with that melodic gossamer he spins.❤Lots of love.

  • @wirmeth
    @wirmeth 10 років тому +5

    Rest In Peace, James Stanley Hall, 4 December 1930 ~ 10 December 2013.

  • @shorewood6
    @shorewood6 10 років тому +7

    What a pleasant way to spend 59 minutes. My dad had an original Pacific Jazz LP of Chico Hamilton Spectacular! he purchased in the late 50s. Still love it. His playing with Sonny Rollins was terrific, but then everything he did was good. Jim Hall is someone many more people should know about. May sound pessimistic, but I fear that the supply of people and artists like him are rapidly diminishing. 83 years ain't bad, but it's bittersweet when people like Jim Hall pass away, at any age.

  • @ronaldpuddu5325
    @ronaldpuddu5325 Рік тому +2

    Jim was and is a national treasure, all praise to all involved in making this great document.

  • @arsofe
    @arsofe 2 роки тому +3

    What a great documentary of a great musician.

  • @92ninersboy
    @92ninersboy 3 роки тому +3

    Jim Hall is the epitome of musicality. Turns out that sometimes that also goes along with being a great human being.

    • @djangowoof
      @djangowoof 2 роки тому +2

      thank you - I'm so glad you listened just two months ago which means his music is and will always be alive.

  • @thebreathalyzer
    @thebreathalyzer 8 років тому +3

    Wonderful man, beautiful musician. Such a nice gentleman too. Maybe the warmth and compassion of his musical expression was just an extension of his personality. Such an empathetic accompanist and tasteful player.

  • @davidgluck8064
    @davidgluck8064 10 років тому +1

    RIP Jim Hall. My hero.

  • @jimbo9800
    @jimbo9800 3 роки тому +1

    A Legend of a musician and human being - one of his avid followers -Thanks

  • @apro109
    @apro109 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for posting this great piece on my very favorite jazz guitarist. What a treat.

  • @woodylanday3444
    @woodylanday3444 10 років тому +4

    RIP Jim. Your gorgeous music will be with us forever. You and Paul and a whole lot of other jazz greats are jamming away in the great beyond!

  • @zackwhite1
    @zackwhite1 8 років тому +3

    My goodness, this was a pleasure to watch! Mr. Hall, has become something important to me and this really connected. The creation of music is such a fascinating thing to behold.

  • @JorisFun
    @JorisFun 10 років тому +4

    What a giant... and a wonderful person (thnx for posting this vid)

  • @Shoujoboy51
    @Shoujoboy51 9 років тому +2

    Such an awesome guitarist. Rest In Peace to Jim hall.

  • @karlmelanson1424
    @karlmelanson1424 8 років тому +2

    My All-Time Favorite Jazz Guitarist Since I First Heard Him In 1955 In His Debut Recording With The Chico Hamilton Quintet And Ever Since In His Many Collaborations With So Many Other Great Musicians Over The Years. The Jim Hall "Ballad Essentials" Compilation on Concord Records Is A Nice Sampling!

  • @J.Dove3D
    @J.Dove3D 3 роки тому +1

    God bless Mr. Hall's soul, and that wonderful tone he coaxed out of his D'Aquisto Avant-Garde acoustic. Lush,beautiful tones. Thanks for sharing.

  • @leslielu2996
    @leslielu2996 2 роки тому +1

    Most guitarist extend their art with speed and density, Jim Hall's velocity lies in the absence between notes, this takes courage - courage to achieve beauty with emptiness and a measured, well considered pace. This pace created deep abstraction and true freedom without "scrambling the egg."

  • @jazzman1954
    @jazzman1954 3 роки тому +2

    This is such an important documentary. Thanks.
    Heard him play several times in England and he inspired me. I believe he was one of the very few guitarists who was accepted on an equal par by the non guitar players in jazz.

  • @peggiesings1
    @peggiesings1 10 років тому +3

    In Loving Memory! RIP Jim

    • @SoCalGarage
      @SoCalGarage 10 років тому

      Wow! Great video of music history and excellence.
      Thanks Peggie for sharing.

    • @peggiesings1
      @peggiesings1 10 років тому

      You are welcome Chris
      :-)

  • @mataeusv.7955
    @mataeusv.7955 5 років тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @phyrac1
    @phyrac1 10 років тому +4

    Thanks so much for posting this! Every bit of Influence and information from Jim Hall makes this world a better place!! Not only a stellar musician, also an example of the virtues we all admire, like honesty, hard work, humility, and peace with himself. He will live in the human soul forever.

  • @mikefuery7714
    @mikefuery7714 7 років тому +2

    Thank you for posting this Devra. Jim's music accompanied and inspired me for over thirty years. It still does and I dearly miss his gentle artistic presence. Forever my Maestro.

  • @NeilRaouf
    @NeilRaouf 11 років тому +1

    jim hall is such an inspiring person!

  • @derechoamigo
    @derechoamigo 2 роки тому

    RIP Mr Hall, I was first introduced to Jim Hall’s music on Jim Hall and Pat Metheny (big fan) 1999 collaboration, listening his music reminds of growing up as kids in 60s, simpler times. One of the Greats.

  • @jazzman1954
    @jazzman1954 3 роки тому +1

    No one ever made a better sound on jazz guitar. No one!

  • @steveberry6971
    @steveberry6971 8 років тому +1

    Thanks to Devra for posting this gem. I've loved Jim Hall's music since the 80s.

  • @boudioulechat
    @boudioulechat 10 років тому +1

    RIP Jim :( you will be always in my heart

  • @ajcokedcloud
    @ajcokedcloud 10 років тому

    thanks for such great music R.I.P Jim Hall~~~~

  • @62MaybeOS
    @62MaybeOS 10 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for this post. I listen to Jim every chance I get. I had no idea he had passed. He was the total package. I think my first jazz album was Jim's "Commitment," which I learned about in a Downbeat magazine critic's review. I think they gave it 5 stars. I still have it. RIP MR. Guitar God.

  • @FredsBands
    @FredsBands 10 років тому +1

    Goodbye Jim Hall. We'll remember you.

  • @greganderson7534
    @greganderson7534 5 років тому

    Lovely to see Jim and Chico reunited. The music of the early CH Quintet was sublime.

  • @RonCarterBassist
    @RonCarterBassist Рік тому +1

    🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @djangowoof
      @djangowoof Місяць тому

      Ron and Jim have several cds - they had a wonderful duo.

  • @MrAnderswt
    @MrAnderswt Рік тому

    Very enjoyable, thanks.

  • @yeicotgonzalez8439
    @yeicotgonzalez8439 Рік тому

    Algún alma bondadosa que subtitule esto!!

  • @easguitar
    @easguitar 10 років тому +4

    On this momentous occasion of the passing of Mr. Jim Hall, I am left with the following impression: Instead of blowing the listener away with gratuitous technical gimmickery and shopworn cliches, Mr. Hall seemingly invited the listener into his room saying, "Come! Let us discover together the possibilities of melody and harmony in the present moment!" A gigantic musical mind and soul......Eric S.
    RIP Mr. Hall

  • @JamesFeighnyIV
    @JamesFeighnyIV 11 років тому

    Wonderful film! I remember seeing this when it came out. Thank you so much for posting.

  • @barbel735
    @barbel735 10 місяців тому

    wundervoll. danke.

  • @92ninersboy
    @92ninersboy 3 роки тому +1

    For me Jim Hall did for jazz guitar kind of what Bill Evans did for jazz piano. They share a lot of the same qualities.

  • @standingbeark
    @standingbeark 10 років тому

    one of my many guitar idols, my GOD rest his kind soul...

  • @simmjz5738
    @simmjz5738 3 роки тому +1

    one of the players i first heard and hid in my room trying to figure out what the hell he was doing! so was the case of metheny, trane , monk, and miles and all the rest of great musicians. much thanks to all of you- where music is the only focus.

  • @TheJofrica
    @TheJofrica 11 років тому

    Great video, thanks for the upload!

  • @rogeriomenezes6197
    @rogeriomenezes6197 9 місяців тому

    Jim Hall um personagem universal do Reino musical...

  • @adamkelly5478
    @adamkelly5478 7 років тому +5

    I feel like flugel was the perfect brass to go with Jim

  • @tassuad
    @tassuad 10 років тому +2

    GRAND SOUVENIR Jim Hall à Marciac en 2009

  • @alansouzacruz970
    @alansouzacruz970 5 років тому

    Rest in peace Jim 🌷

  • @satoriaparigi
    @satoriaparigi 9 років тому +1

    Il più influente dei chitarristi jazz mai esistiti

  • @stevearle
    @stevearle 5 років тому +1

    LESS IS SO MUCH MORE IN THIS MAN'S HANDS!

  • @yyf3212
    @yyf3212 2 місяці тому

    Could you please enable the auto-generated captions? They'll be really helpful for non-English speaking audiences.

  • @eloyhbermudez
    @eloyhbermudez 10 років тому +2

    43:33 "when you have jim hall you really don't need a piano" - Art Farmer

  • @123must
    @123must 9 років тому

    Great musician !

  • @surfgod509
    @surfgod509 2 роки тому

    Brilliant on Jazz...

  • @jlucguitar
    @jlucguitar 8 років тому +1

    un monument !!!!!

  • @MiguelSimoesMusic
    @MiguelSimoesMusic 11 років тому

    Amazing!

  • @egidiodelorenzo
    @egidiodelorenzo 10 років тому

    Grazie

  • @stigmatone
    @stigmatone 10 років тому

    fly in peace

  • @SunshineInWoods
    @SunshineInWoods 10 років тому +1

    Wow, he was just 26 when he played with Chico... but he was looking ten years older.

  • @jamesneill1675
    @jamesneill1675 Рік тому

    I love Jim Hall's music, but why do you, devraweb, have a photo of Freddie Green on thei YT listing? How about, maybe, a photo of Jim Hall?

  • @auroradarienzo
    @auroradarienzo 4 роки тому +2

  • @Gearda002
    @Gearda002 5 років тому +1

    Please someone take the subtitle in this video:(

  • @juancpgo
    @juancpgo 7 років тому +1

    Jim Hall thinks sorta like a painter when improvising. Bill Evans does that too. And Miles of course.

    • @murattaner7384
      @murattaner7384 2 роки тому +1

      Its better to visit a painting exhibition than it is to sit in your room practicing be- bop licks.' Jim Hall in an interview many many years ago. Sweetly remembered (and followed) :)))

  • @SanMaiero
    @SanMaiero 2 роки тому

    Django homage always good for a guitar player :)
    Every guitar player

  • @Peter-ic7vj
    @Peter-ic7vj Місяць тому

    Johnny Smith. Is the father of jazz guitar !?!!!!!!!!!

  • @Alanoffer
    @Alanoffer 9 років тому +2

    That's my new name for a synthesiser ,,,,,,a doo dad

  • @Richard_K1630
    @Richard_K1630 10 років тому

    cool.

  • @Hatmatrix
    @Hatmatrix 7 років тому

    At 6:18 there's a Brazilian flag behind him. Does anyone know why? Where is that?

  • @murattaner7384
    @murattaner7384 2 роки тому

    Anything on Jim that does not mention a word about Ornette s influence on him is incomplete, even misleading. Agree? :))

  • @colinzeta1985
    @colinzeta1985 10 років тому

    i wonder if the rock player was kirk hammet of metallica I know he is a huge thelonious monk fan

  • @SuperMegaKisan
    @SuperMegaKisan 4 роки тому

    Song at 41:09 ?

  • @jiyujizai
    @jiyujizai Рік тому

    😀💙💮🌱

  • @MikeL-7
    @MikeL-7 7 років тому +2

    Looks like Henry Kissinger on cello at 14:15 . Great documentary on the wonderful Mr Hall. Pat Metheney's hair is dreadful throughout.

  • @fuelarjun
    @fuelarjun 8 років тому

    Does anyone know who's playing which song from 34:45 onwards..?

    • @djangowoof
      @djangowoof 8 років тому

      it's Jim playing Ode to Freddy Green

    • @fuelarjun
      @fuelarjun 8 років тому

      Thank you!

    • @machinegunlicks
      @machinegunlicks 5 років тому

      @@djangowoof where can I find that song?

    • @djangowoof
      @djangowoof 5 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/ZxERmATur7k/v-deo.html

  • @carmemmaia4909
    @carmemmaia4909 10 років тому

    too sad.

  • @fredyoung3739
    @fredyoung3739 10 років тому +2

    A Great Loss to Music and Humanity.

    • @adamkelly5478
      @adamkelly5478 7 років тому +1

      Fred Young in another way of looking at it: a great contribution to music and humanity.

  • @hankwilliams5622
    @hankwilliams5622 6 місяців тому

    I prefer European musicians. They are much more melodic.

  • @handicappedhoods
    @handicappedhoods 10 років тому

    A life in progress? Not anymore!

    • @BuddyBoo123
      @BuddyBoo123 10 років тому +1

      That's not a nice way to put it.

  • @neilfrazyer
    @neilfrazyer 10 років тому

    Thank you.