by In my June 10 Boles Blues Ibanez Artcore AG75 review, I first introduced you to outstanding fingerstyle Jazz guitarist Jake Reichbart:
You might wonder how I happened to come upon the Ibanez Artcore AG75. I enjoy Jake Reichbart’s YouTube videos, and I recently learned Jake plays an AG75. When I went to check the price of his guitar, and found out it could be had for around $300.00USD on the street, I went bonkers hankering for a chance to imitate his cool tones.
The beloved kidding about Jake Reichbart on YouTube is that while he makes his guitar sing like an angel, he looks like a guy waiting for the bus while playing — so when you watch Jake in this AG75 example, look past the faraway, inattentive, look in his eye, and try to not stare at the blue duct tape on his bridge pickup — just close your eyes and enjoy the sound.
Jake has always been an awesome YouTube inspiration for me. His style is engaging and direct and he really teaches you how to play a song just from purely observing him in action.
Jake has a new album out now called — Is She Really Going Out With Him? — and it is a total winner. Jake’s percussive Jazz style and precocious melodies are infamous and purely delightful and you need to grab a listen to the world between his fingers.
Here’s Jake selling the new CD to you in video person:
Jake Reichbart won WEMU-FM’s Emily Remler scholarship for best jazz guitarist in 1991. Since then, he has been among the busiest guitarists in the greater Detroit region. As a sideman, he appears on countless recordings and jingles and has performed alongside Motown legends and jazz greats alike, logging over 4,600 live gigs.
Here’s more information on buying — Is She Really Going Out With Him? — from CD Baby:
Or, you may choose to listen before you buy on Spotify:
I am a huge Jake Reichbart fan and I encourage you to become one, too. You will be awed by the range of his musical talent. He’s a musician of the highest rank and a human of the choicest selection. Let Jake teach you a bit about his undiscovered world. You’ll be better off for the effort.
Great music, David! Thanks for the link! He’s quite passionate even if he doesn’t look it by his facial expression.
Yah! Jake needs to take an ASL lesson or two with us at http://HardcoreASL.com to learn how to give his face some interesting expression to match his beautiful playing! SMILE!