This month’s BGVL LIVE combines live jazz guitar performance, practical harmonic instruction, and audience Q&A in a relaxed, interactive format.

The session begins with an in-depth discussion of secondary dominants using “All of Me” as the framework, showing how understanding harmonic function makes learning standards easier than simply memorizing chord changes. Throughout the livestream, Barry answers questions about practicing, learning tunes, chord melody, improvisation, repertoire, and developing a deeper understanding of jazz.

Several complete performances are woven throughout the session, demonstrating how these concepts come to life in real music.

Whether you’re looking for practical ideas to improve your playing or simply want to enjoy an afternoon of live jazz guitar, this replay offers over 90 minutes of music, teaching, and conversation.

Topics include:

Secondary dominants and harmonic function
Learning standards beyond memorization
Practicing melodies effectively
Chord melody concepts
Audience Q&A
Live performances of jazz standards

00:00 Welcome & Introduction
09:30 🎵 All of Me
22:15 Understanding Secondary Dominants
32:45 🎵 Yes and No (Wayne Shorter)
41:50 Audience Q&A: Practicing Standards & Improvisation
53:17 🎵 Stompin' at the Savoy
59:45 Chord Melody, Harmony & Practice Ideas
1:02:48 🎵 On Green Dolphin Street
1:13:30 Audience Questions & Musical Discussion
1:23:48 🎵 Jeanine (Duke Pearson)
1:31:00 Closing Thoughts