Comments for Remembering the life and music of legendary jazz guitarist Emily Remler

Comment on Fan Forum by Tim Whalen

Tim Whalen — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:06:26 +0000

I haven’t thought about Emily in a long time but I’ll always have great memories of playing with her in little hole-in-the-wall bars in Brooklyn’s Park Slope.
When you first heard her play, you knew that you were playing with a well-studied, serious musician. She just seemed like one of the guys when it came to playing; definitely never thought of as “she plays pretty good for a girl”.
When I heard about her passing, I was shocked, she just seemed like the girl you would always run into every once in a while and say hello.
Maybe I’ll be able to run into her again just to say hello, Tim

Comment on Fan Forum by Colleen

Colleen — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:47:53 +0000

Thank you so much for this site. I spent several hours listening to the interviews, watching the videos and reading articles. Emily was such a cool person! Hearing her interviews made me laugh!
Also gave me some new insights about music. This site means so much in keeping Emily Remler’s music alive. It dose so much to deflect away from the sad details of her passing. I hope people can visit this page and hear what a funny, talented and loving person she was. Also what great compositions and arrangements! Snowfall….Softly as in a Morning Sunrise…will give you chills!
She truely paved the way for female guitarist like me who are in awe of her music. I hope that if there are people out there with videos of Emily’s playing to please post on youtube. Thank you!

Comment on Fan Forum by Alex Bunardzic

Alex Bunardzic — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:23:03 +0000

Regarding Emily Remler and Larry Coryell album “Together”: I have that album on CD. Contact me if you’d like a copy.

I’ve always thought that Emily brought more warmness to that album than Larry. I’ve discovered Emily through Larry, who I think is a great guitarist. But to my ears, Emily is a much warmer player. Plus, she possesses a more charming flow and creates a much smoother pocket. But that’s just my personal opinion.

Cheers!

Alex

Comment on Fan Forum by jim paterson

jim paterson — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:11:46 +0000

one of the great concerts of my (nearly) 60 years was seeing emily and larry coryell at the bimhuis in amsterdam late 80’s ? following which i bought the *together album…2 copies….again easily in my top 5 pieces of music in any category ….. so i’m delighted to see this tribute site appearing … why is this wonderful album not available on cd ? … also i’ve discovered that there are wonderful video clips of emily in various settings on youtube …. again hats off to you for a great site .

Comment on Fan Forum by Reid Fisher

Reid Fisher — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:14:58 +0000

Emily Remler’s “Firefly” was one of those extremely intense sensations that lets you know you’re in a new league. I listen to the album now equally for Hank Jones’ piano. That album really showed me how tasteful and powerful backup, in addition to carefully crafted solos, can make the show. Unbefreakinlievable when a friend told me she was gone. Why does one album turn the light on for you, maybe it’s something to do with the timing of hearing it when you’re mind’s finally ready.

Comment on Fan Forum by Robert Lizarraga

Robert Lizarraga — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 06:18:24 +0000

Glad to be on this site and I’m really excited that someone took the time to put it up. Wow! Emily was loved by so many who knew her and all of us who never had the opportunity. I been enjoying her music for years, it’s simply timeless and her video (Advanced Jazz and Latin Improvisation) Volume 2 is one of my all time favs. Her personality always came to life in her videos and recordings and she will be missed forever.

Comment on Just Friends by Kelly Roberti

Kelly Roberti — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:27:27 +0000

I 1st met dear Em in 1985 in NYC. What a gorgeous vibe she had. I was booked for a tour in January of 1986 w/ Joe Farrell and unfortunately he passed away before the start date…yet, fortunately Emily took his place and we becam fast friends on the road over the next years until she sadly left. I miss her to this day and often listen to the many recordings we did on tour, both shows and rehearsals. We toured in many formats - duo,trio,quartet and she shined through all of them. I wish I could have one more minute of time with Em. I talked to her the day before she left Australia and she was looking forward to finding help for her problem when she returned. So very sad.

Thanks so much for this website dedicated to an angel.

Comment on Fan Forum by June Chan

June Chan — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 02:35:33 +0000

Thank you for this wealth of information about Emily. I’m so pleased that there are so many fans who still miss her and can find solace in these pages. The videos are fabulous.

I faithfully followed Emily’s advice in her hotlicks video to play bossa nova like the brazilians do. This led me to discover other guitarists like Garoto, Baden Powell, Raphael Rabello, and Guinga. But Emily will always be my favorite brazilian guitarist.

I have a vinyl record that she appears on as a sideman that is not on your comprehensive list. The album is titled “Deuce” by Jean Fineberg and Ellen Seeling, (Redwood Records, 1986). The track with a solo by Emily is “Watersounds”. It was given to me by a friend who knew I was looking for everything she ever recorded.

Thank you.
June

Comment on Fan Forum by Diane Remler

Diane Remler — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:51:41 +0000

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMILY!
I was part of that family Larry Grinnell refers to in his comments. I watched my beautiful cousin live a hard, challenging, but joyous life on the road over the years. How much I wish I could go back to that night in Fort Lauderdale and undo what would be coming up shortly in her life. Not a week goes by that I don’t think about her and miss her madly. I cannot thank you all enough for continuing to appreciate her music and share in the fascinating woman that she was.

Keep her memory as real as she was!

Comment on Fan Forum by Sebastian Cabrera

Sebastian Cabrera — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 20:34:33 +0000

Hi,
Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This site is awesome!
It is a pleasure to find this page.
Emily, Thanks a lot for your music and the inspiration.
God Bless you.