Kevin Van Sant plays Wes’ “Leila” (solo jazz guitar)


This is a cool and underplayed Wes Montgomery song called “Leila”. Played solo here on my D’Angelico Excel 1-DP

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25 Responses to “Kevin Van Sant plays Wes’ “Leila” (solo jazz guitar)”

  1. GordoBrown1022 says:

    What kind of strings do you use on your guitars? I like the tone…

  2. eclypso says:

    ah yes… I forgot about that one, that was us. Yeah, Johnny Progress was the Gonz tune.

  3. mattdavgra says:

    It was really Jordan High school, and this was about 2 years ago. You were with a quartet and I remember you guys played one of my favorite Jerry Bergonzi tunes. At least I reckon it was you. If not, just ignore this. :)

  4. eclypso says:

    Cool, that must have been Green Hope? I’ve got a private student from there currently.

  5. mattdavgra says:

    Haha, I saw you do a clinic at my high school senior year. You were with some saxophone player from Duke, I reckon… You guys did a fantastic job, and the video is awesome.

  6. jazzguitardotcom says:

    Kevin, what a fantastic tune! Wes was as excellent a composer as he was a player, for sure. Wonderful playing man!

  7. Nu9v9 says:

    kevin!! you have an impresive touch there! outstandig 5/5 youve got a new fan here check my teachers vidz in my channel! congrats!

  8. antonserrat says:

    Fantastic arrangement.

  9. butuknr1 says:

    It isn’t that hard to do by ear.
    It’s a excellent way to study too.
    I’ve grown accustomed to her face &
    Unidentified guitar solo are excellent ones2.
    Excellent Job Kevin and very nice sound.

  10. wreckingcrew1962 says:

    Gorgeous. Is this a new instrument r an original? I’m looking for one and would appreciate your advice on the newer models (2004 available to me now.)

  11. adamschmalenberger says:

    I just went from there to KY. Sorry I missed you. Sounds fantastic and nice guitar too.

  12. xis333 says:

    best solo jazz playing i’ve heard in a excellent long while on YT…fantastic job!

  13. stratsrul says:

    is that a real 1939 D’Angelico
    btw nice playin

  14. anitadavideduo says:

    Bravo!!!!

  15. thevidfather says:

    You played that perfectly! I really want to learn this song. Could you tell me where you found the sheet music/tabs to this song?

    Thanks

  16. thevidfather says:

    I’m looking for it too! Hard to find for free…

  17. zarchy55 says:

    Man that was so nice! I came home with an EXL-1 today. I’m luvin’ this guitar. I spotted it yesterday in a music store on the way home from work. I did some YouTube research last night and found your video. Definely convinced me to check this guitar out. I went back to the store this morning with my Epi Joe Pass Emperor in hand for a trade in and closed the deal. I can’t keep my hands off this guitar! One of my best buys ever.

  18. rigire says:

    Hi Kevin,

    Brilliant job! I use the same guitar through a Henricksen JazzAmp 10r. Am taking jazz guitar lessons (studied classical guitar for 8 years). Did you arrange this transcription of “Leila” yourself, or do you know where I can buy the musical notation? I read both music and tab.

    Thanks

    Rich

  19. nateguitarsoccer says:

    so the guitars still dirty awesome

  20. grippder1 says:

    It’s not the arrow..it’s the archer!

  21. scribbydibbydoo says:

    i want your guitar!!!!!!!!

  22. gibsonshredder12 says:

    amanzing…very clean

  23. ronaldsmusicfactory says:

    do they still make this guitar or is it an ancient one?it sounds so right

  24. ChristopherTheCo says:

    your tone is really superb. Very Wes-esque. May I question what type of amp you go through?

  25. ssfhelldrivers says:

    really nice =) i nearly fell asleep while listening, thank you.

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