Matt has that thick modern Strat feel, Josh brings insane jazz & country licks, and Kirk always classically reminds us where these blues came from in the first place. Josh is my personal favorite but man, each one brings something unique here and all 3 are just as good as it gets.
I wouldn't call it "thick Stratocaster" at all. Thick is Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robin Trower. Matt's tone and playing style blows!
You have hit a gold mine :) Check this out, one of the best slow blues I’ve heard in over 40 years of listening... th-cam.com/video/XwtKLkpm51E/w-d-xo.html
That’s three monsters there, unbelievable talent all sitting together, peacefully blowing the roof off the joint. If we could only get everyone together like this, we could make the world a better place. You’ll never see any better choppin’ heads, than these guys.
All three of these dudes have their own unique soloing style... very fun to watch! Josh has licks for dayzzzz. Matt puts so much emotion into his playing. Kirk has that BB King feel. Where can this jam sesh go wrong?!?!
Kirk and Josh seem to really groove together.. I don’t know what their relationship is if any but they are totally locked into each other and really seem to enjoy playing w each other. It’s awesome to see 👏👏
I was already digging all three of these cats, but what a treat to see them jamming together so finely! Their styles are totally different, which makes them complement each other nicely. Damn Josh Smith has big-assed feet, don't he? I've watched this a few times already, and felt compelled to compliment their playing...*
Isn't it strange how we all have our own style and it is completely revealed in its naked glory when we start improvising over a a blues progression. You can tell in the first few notes whether a player has anything to say that will be worth listening to. It scares the shit out of me!!
Solos were amazing but my favorite part was that little high harmonized walk down that Kirk did on the last run of the head of the tune which starts at 6:19 also the rhythm playing by all was super nice
Man, I wish we had a full rundown of what Schofield was using. He always gets such great tones, but to me, that strat tone is it. He also played the tastiest stuff.
extraplush I love my teles, but I agree my 83’ Strat is my go to for “that” tone. From my experience, a compressor and clean boost always pushes my Strat tone to the next level.
Kirk Fletcher is playing his solo at a lower volume compared to the other two guys but they don't give a shit, they keep on comping as if nothing was happening :(
I reckon they’re all playing at similar volume. Schofield stood something (boost? channel switch) to solo. Smith’s t-style cuts through anything. Fletcher’s Les Paul just sounds muddy in comparison. That’s why a tele is such a great blues jam guitar. IMHO
I thought Kirk was the most musical/ easiest to listen to even though he could have been louder. These guys are all incredibly talented! I just thought the comping stayed the same and there's no real development in the dynamics. They're all great players, but Kirk just knows how to lay back and build. The other guys just keep on keepin' on. Kirk can start slow, be melodic and he doesn't seem to worry about being fast or jazzy or chromatic or OMG, let me get a melodic minor scale in somewhere so people know I'm good! jk I know they are jamming and jamming can sometimes get monotonous. With some simple techniques we can spice up our jams! Great stuff! Just my two cents.
A Gibson Les Paul is supposed to be loud. None of that mellow Jazz tone crap! th-cam.com/video/ODKZGBrAtxY/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/DCaW5JTttVI/w-d-xo.html
Kirk is obviously a really large human... he should have been the farthest positioned from the camera just so the other two don't look like ants lol. I know this isn't a studio shot or anything but the size difference is crazy! Oh and they all play like beasts!
At this point in the evolution of blues wanking, I now measure a player primarily by his singing voice. Maybe extra points for playing outside the box, but it's the voice for me.
With all due respect to these top notch players.. why has the guitar world reverted to playing 12 bar blues over and over and over. Even Robben Ford is rehashing the blues to death these days. 12 bars... around and around and around we go again.. lol
@@geoffreymeadows1295 Not at all... it`s just the harmonic content these guys are capable of doesn`t seem to get showcased enough these days. I`ve seen Robben and Larry Carlton play over some amazing chord structures and the music soars... 12 bars goes around and around. I know as i`ve done this myself in the past.
These things that happen at NAMM shows tend to be things that these guys can do off the top of their head. The interesting things you’re alluding to could become a bit of a train wreck. I’ve listened to Kirk Fletcher a lot lately and I’ve been impressed by how non- traditional he is. Still, you’re making a good point; there’s a lot of blues making the rounds.
Matt has that thick modern Strat feel, Josh brings insane jazz & country licks, and Kirk always classically reminds us where these blues came from in the first place. Josh is my personal favorite but man, each one brings something unique here and all 3 are just as good as it gets.
I wouldn't call it "thick Stratocaster" at all. Thick is Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robin Trower.
Matt's tone and playing style blows!
@@JohnDoeEagle1 he doesn't have that thick Hendrix or Stevie tone. Still great playing and decent tone, don't know what you've been smoking.
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Josh just blows my mind in every single video I ever see of his
I’ve only just discovered Kurt Fletcher. I feel like I’ve hit a gold mine.
Same here, found him on a fender video.
You have hit a gold mine :) Check this out, one of the best slow blues I’ve heard in over 40 years of listening...
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Kirk* But yes, hes amazing!
@@Tolbiny That solo almost made me tear up!
Daemon 71 I agree with you 100%.#OBP
A lot of soul in Scofield’s playing!
Josh smith is the boss
I hear Albert Collins’ influence all over on this one.
I recently discovered Josh Smith and as a blues purist, I gotta say he is the future of this music
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
@@lance6554 I love kingfish, but he's got nothin on Josh imo.
Josh Smith is AMAZING
Josh is mind-blowing his use of chord voicings, arpeggios, scales double stops and so much melody amazing stuff!
Really impressed with josh smith’s improvising skills great jam
WOW!!! Josh Smith is RIPPING it up!!! What an incredible jam. Thanks for posting!!
That’s three monsters there, unbelievable talent all sitting together, peacefully blowing the roof off the joint. If we could only get everyone together like this, we could make the world a better place. You’ll never see any better choppin’ heads, than these guys.
Three amazing players. I could listen to these guys all day.
Wow. So many great, tasty licks and phrases. All three of them are superb.
FANTASTICI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤🧡💛💚💙
My 3 favourite players in one place, seeing Kirk and Josh in Bristol Uk March, can't wait, saw Matt last year same place. Nice B.B licks from Matt
All three of these dudes have their own unique soloing style... very fun to watch! Josh has licks for dayzzzz. Matt puts so much emotion into his playing. Kirk has that BB King feel. Where can this jam sesh go wrong?!?!
Good morning gentlemen
Long time no chat Mr Fletcher
You folks are great
Love that all these guys have there own taste and style and sound but kirk is the man! Love black men letting rip!
Kirk is the star in this one. Three brilliant players.
Blues man! Kirk!!🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸
Kirk and Josh seem to really groove together.. I don’t know what their relationship is if any but they are totally locked into each other and really seem to enjoy playing w each other. It’s awesome to see 👏👏
They are best friends
@@1AnitrasDance ok, that makes a lot of sense!! Absolutely love watching them play off each other.. 🙏
Held my breath the entire time 🙌🏻
All monster players .... but josh was just incredible in this clip. Thnx for posting
very nice!
I was already digging all three of these cats, but what a treat to see them jamming together so finely! Their styles are totally different, which makes them complement each other nicely. Damn Josh Smith has big-assed feet, don't he? I've watched this a few times already, and felt compelled to compliment their playing...*
I have to hold my jaw shut when you guys play.......wow !
Absolutely love Josh's playing in every video I see of him, awesome stuff.
Of course, great improv by the other fellars too
Kevin Bartosiewicz he’s so incredible!! Josh and Guthrie Trapp are two of my favorites right now!!
Isn't it strange how we all have our own style and it is completely revealed in its naked glory when we start improvising over a a blues progression. You can tell in the first few notes whether a player has anything to say that will be worth listening to.
It scares the shit out of me!!
Solos were amazing but my favorite part was that little high harmonized walk down that Kirk did on the last run of the head of the tune which starts at 6:19 also the rhythm playing by all was super nice
Matt play with a jazz timing and laid back i like these.
I found you couldn't had much after Josh Smith brought a such captivating and inspired solo!
Sorry *add much
5.42 priceless!!
Love all'em three little boys
Magic. Speechless
i love that kirk always seems to try stuff not playing it safe and clean. i really asppreciate that in a blues player
and josh nails it once again
I’m seeing a Clapton, Page and Beck. Pioneers for new generation.
Incredible
All good....Matt's an elegant player....nice frasing.
Nothing but some smoking hot jamming, call in all CAL-FIRE divisions!!!
Man, I wish we had a full rundown of what Schofield was using. He always gets such great tones, but to me, that strat tone is it. He also played the tastiest stuff.
extraplush It’s a Michael Landau strat, that is all I got.
extraplush I love my teles, but I agree my 83’ Strat is my go to for “that” tone. From my experience, a compressor and clean boost always pushes my Strat tone to the next level.
Wow these guys rock. They all have their own styles and tone that's for sure. Maybe that's the secret to a good jam.
Love to hear Kirk laying down a rhythm on a loop pedal or hook up with Reggie Watts
amazing stuff..next level
Very nice, thanks for posting.
Mind blown!
Josh Smith, just WoW!
Ok Kirk, we just let Matt and Josh rip it up...GO! Seriously, they are all great...I wouldn’t play after any of them 🙀
Matt's style is the most entertaining for me, but those 3 are all beasts
Thank you for the show....
and michael landau was there in Matt's geetar!
Josh nailed it!
Wow 😍👍
Amazing and plentiness scores. Good.
Kirk really speaks!
3 top class musicians, but Josh is a monster!
1:47 chop of the session for me
Takes some guts to go after Josh, but Kirk killed it as well. Will have to make it to a NAMM show oneday
the red strat got the best tone
Kirk Fletcher is playing his solo at a lower volume compared to the other two guys but they don't give a shit, they keep on comping as if nothing was happening :(
I reckon they’re all playing at similar volume. Schofield stood something (boost? channel switch) to solo. Smith’s t-style cuts through anything. Fletcher’s Les Paul just sounds muddy in comparison. That’s why a tele is such a great blues jam guitar. IMHO
This is like a good tennis match
Coach Eric Mangini was killin’ it!
JK
😂I’m a huge fan of Josh Smith
josh smith is the fucking truth man.....jeez louise
The 3 Musketeers. Nothing to add
unbelievable playing.... unbelievable high definition camera!!! really looks like I would be standing in front of them.. amazing!"
Kirk play soufull
I thought Kirk was the most musical/ easiest to listen to even though he could have been louder. These guys are all incredibly talented! I just thought the comping stayed the same and there's no real development in the dynamics. They're all great players, but Kirk just knows how to lay back and build. The other guys just keep on keepin' on. Kirk can start slow, be melodic and he doesn't seem to worry about being fast or jazzy or chromatic or OMG, let me get a melodic minor scale in somewhere so people know I'm good! jk I know they are jamming and jamming can sometimes get monotonous. With some simple techniques we can spice up our jams! Great stuff! Just my two cents.
A Gibson Les Paul is supposed to be loud. None of that mellow Jazz tone crap!
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Watching that LP drown in the mix reminds me why I love fender and fender-style guitars with single coils -- they re like surgical blades
hes at lower volume obviously lol
that Goldie that Kirk is playing.. SEXY! LOL
Wow
All good....!
Josh owned this one.
Never seen a 'Norm at Namm' shirt??
Norman’s Rare Guitars T Shirt spotted!
sick....
Josh Smith should get a solo on a Steely Dan record.
Kirk needed to turn up ..Josh is ridiculous and Matt -- all are great !
Tasteeee!!
Which guitar Kirk Fletcher was using?
Is Kirk’s Goldtop vintage? Im thinking it is.
Jesus, Josh Smith is good.
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Who needs a drummer with Kirk on rhythm?
Kirk is obviously a really large human... he should have been the farthest positioned from the camera just so the other two don't look like ants lol. I know this isn't a studio shot or anything but the size difference is crazy!
Oh and they all play like beasts!
daaamn hahah schofield never had a chance! should of left josh smith for last haha amazing !!
Josh Smith sets the bench mark pretty high.
Not a fan of Two Rock aesthetic, but that one in grey looks pretty
Kirk played amazing in this but his tone let him down imo, if he was cutting through more that would have sound bloody incredible
3 giant here
The guys who made the ren and stimpy theme
Kirk should of been on a fender,,,
I Hear Joe Bonamassas playing in Kirk Fletchers solo. Great jamm
Kirk needed to turn that shit up. I could barely hear his guitar...
At this point in the evolution of blues wanking, I now measure a player primarily by his singing voice. Maybe extra points for playing outside the box, but it's the voice for me.
Scofield got eaten for breakfast .
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With all due respect to these top notch players.. why has the guitar world reverted to playing 12 bar blues over and over and over. Even Robben Ford is rehashing the blues to death these days. 12 bars... around and around and around we go again.. lol
aladinin well you can play those scales over a lot of other genres when u get bored. Rock, pop, funk and some RnB songs.
Do I hear some intense jealousy in your comments?
Because it's easy and fun
@@geoffreymeadows1295 Not at all... it`s just the harmonic content these guys are capable of doesn`t seem to get showcased enough these days. I`ve seen Robben and Larry Carlton play over some amazing chord structures and the music soars... 12 bars goes around and around. I know as i`ve done this myself in the past.
These things that happen at NAMM shows tend to be things that these guys can do off the top of their head. The interesting things you’re alluding to could become a bit of a train wreck. I’ve listened to Kirk Fletcher a lot lately and I’ve been impressed by how non- traditional he is. Still, you’re making a good point; there’s a lot of blues making the rounds.
I guess when you make stink face your grooving ? Everyone vote who had the best stink face.
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