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“Robert Conti has the best educational jazz guitar material on the planet. He's also a monster player, one of the best that has ever lived.”

--- Reed Kotler

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Special thanks to Glen Scharaga, Paul Getty and Danny Carlin, for providing all the video footage from previous NAMM Shows! And, many thanks to Jeff Sergenti and Carl H. for their assistance with audio equipment and management of "The Crew!"


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Desifinado - 2:11

2001 NAMM Show, Anaheim, California - The Reed Kotler Exhibit. A Conti performance would not be complete without his signature rendition of “What A Wonderful World.” Once again, watch and listen closely to the sizzling hot blues lines that Conti delivers in yet another stunning performance of this great tune for another happy audience!

If you're watching these videos thinking, "I could never play like that," we encourage you to visit the customer testimonials and read what our customers have to say about Robert Conti's Jazz Guitar Improvisation DVDs and how they became the turning point in so many guitarists' playing.


Days Of Wine and Roses 2:16

2001 NAMM Show, Anaheim, California - The Reed Kotler Exhibit.
Watch this clip, and listen closely - and you‘ll soon see why Robert Conti can bring an audience right out of their chairs! This is a clip of Bob‘s solo on “Days Of Wine And Roses” filmed at the Reed Kotler‘s Exhibit. Do you think this was a happy audience?

What A Wonderful World - 2:05

2001 2001 NAMM Show, Anaheim, California - The Reed Kotler Exhibit. A Conti performance would not be complete without his signature rendition of “What A Wonderful World.” Once again, watch and listen closely to the sizzling hot blues lines that Conti delivers in yet another stunning performance of this great tune for another happy audience!

I Got The World On A String

2001 NAMM Show, Anaheim, California - The Polytone Exhibit.
As you will see, there‘s lots of activity at the Polytone Exhibit. Conti begins his Saturday set with a swinging version of ”I Got The World On A String.”

If you're watching these videos thinking, "I could never play like that," we encourage you to visit the customer testimonials and read what our customers have to say about Robert Conti's Jazz Guitar Improvisation DVDs and how they became the turning point in so many guitarists' playing.


Green Dolphin Street - 4:30

2001 NAMM Show, Anaheim, California - The Polytone Exhibit.
Conti‘s impromptu trio opens with “Green Dolphin Street.” Incidentally, the guy in the crowd with the ice cream cone is Carvin‘s PR Director, Dave Flores, who apparently decided to take a break from the Carvin exhibit to hear the players.

Satin Doll - 2:49

2001 NAMM Show, Anaheim, California
followed by a very hip “Satin Doll.” As you can see, these three superb musicians are simply having a great time! In addition to Ron‘s great playing, just listen to the exquisite sound of his D‘Angelico guitar that is nearly a half century old! Conti says about Ron Anthony: "Ron is nothing less than an institution - he's done it all, up to and including a stint with Sinatra!"As you watch this clip, there are a few one second breaks in the tape due to video/audio problems. Then, at one point, someone in the next booth tripped over the main power supply to the Polytone exhibit. When this happened, everyone thought the notorious “NAMM Police” had actually pulled the plug, because of the large crowd, and the music may have exceeded the maximum decibel limit allowed by NAMM ! As the set is over, we also see a very happy Tommy Gumina smiling at the huge crowd that swarmed the Polytone exhibit for Conti‘s performance!

Like Young - 1:27

2001 NAMM Show - Reed Kotler‘s Exhibit.
This is another great ninety second clip from Conti's solo section of “Like Young.”

One Note Samba - 1:19

2001 NAMM Show - The Polytone Exhibit.
In addition to his sidekicks Ron Anthony and Frank DeVito during the Saturday performance , there was another great treat at Conti‘s Sunday Polytone performance. The world renowned LA Session Bassist Carole Kaye joined the proceedings! Unknown to most of today‘s younger musicians, she is an absolutely superb musician who has a list of recording credits that simply defies belief. In addition to writing numerous methodology books, Ms. Kaye has appeared on over 10,000 recordings during her career! In fact, she performed on most of the great Motown recordings! This woman is truly a legend in her own lifetime ! This clip contains solo segments from “One Note Samba”

I'll Remember April - 3:39

2001 NAMM Show - The Polytone Exhibit.
This clip contains a ripping version of “I‘ll Remember April !" Buckle up, as you watch these two super guitarists just roar through the complex chordal structure of this tune as if it were child‘s play! This writer has seen it all, and I can assure you, it doesn‘t get any better than this! This clip also features some comedy from the famous Tommy Gumina, as he tells the audience this is the “Italian Hour” with Frank DeVito, Ron Anthony and Robert Conti, and Tommy made Carole Kaye an instant Italian by amusingly changing her name to Carole Kaviti ! Carole was even amused! At the end of the performance, that fellow who visits Conti is Ralph Chreiman, who has been a friend since the early 60's! Ralph has been a sales executive with Martin Guitars since 1969!

Samba de Orfeu - 0:49

2001 NAMM Show, Anaheim, California
This is an excerpt from the solo section of “Samba de Orfeu,” taken at the “GHS Strings” exhibit.

If you're watching these videos thinking, "I could never play like that," we encourage you to visit the customer testimonials and read what our customers have to say about Robert Conti's Jazz Guitar Improvisation DVDs and how they became the turning point in so many guitarists' playing.


Jazz Samba - 1:05

2001 NAMM Show, Anaheim, California
This is clip from the Reed Kotler Exhibit. It features an excerpt of Conti‘s solo on “Jazz Samba.” Watch the audience reaction at the end!

Flying Home - 2:35

2000 NAMM Show, L.A. Convention Center.
Through the years, numerous critics and fans have continuously recognized and commented on Conti‘s physical endurance as he is capable of delivering an unending barrage of unbelievably complex jazz lines at ungodly tempos. This two and a half minute clip was actually excerpted from an outrageous five minute performance of “Flying Home” at the close of the 2000 Show. Enjoy!

A Foggy Day - 1:20

2000 NAMM Show, L.A. Convention Center.
An unusual event happened while this clip was taken. There is a section on this video clip where someone accidently tilted the video camera. However, instead of losing the picture, you will see Conti‘s reflection in the top of a black glass table. Buckle up for an absolutely smoking solo as Conti roars through a blistering version of “A Foggy Day!” Incidentally, credit for this video clip blooper goes to an allegedly sober Danny Carlin, who is Conti‘s sidekick in the SoCal group “The Blues Authority.”

Georgia - 1:01

2000 NAMM Show, L.A. Convention Center.
As his fans are aware, Conti‘s roots are in the blues. You will definitely enjoy this one minute video clip of Conti‘s solo on the classic “Georgia!”

Conti and Paul Getty - 0:36

Video of Conti and Paul Getty taken moments before Conti's Feb 6th, 2000 NAMM performance of "Ain‘t Misbehavin"

Ain't Misbehavin - 1:31

2000 NAMM Show, LA Convention Center.
Hear a great excerpt from Conti's solo section of “Ain‘t Misbehavin.”

If you're watching these videos thinking, "I could never play like that," we encourage you to visit the customer testimonials and read what our customers have to say about Robert Conti's Jazz Guitar Improvisation DVDs and how they became the turning point in so many guitarists' playing.


Two Shpeens - 2:01

1999 NAMM Show, Los Angeles Convention Center. This is a two minute clip of a Conti solo on "Two Spheens" which is an original from Bob's "Coming On Strong" CD

Watermelon Man - 1:30

1999 NAMM Show, Los Angeles Convention Center. Watch Conti rip through a smoking section of "Watermelon Man."