I started playin' the harp in 1970. I had just graduated high school with no money to further my education I knew the draft would be hot on my tall. Grabbed some clothes and a sleepingbag my harp and set out hitch hiking across America. I wanted to see this land I was about to possibly sacrafice my life for. I would sit along side the road against mybackpack and practice my harp untila ride came along.. I was blowin' on my harp and the first car that came by stopped. He said I don't usually pick people up but I saw you playing the harmonica and I love the harmonic.It was unfortnate for this guy that I couldn't plat to well, but I found out to get rides faster pull that Harp and start wailing and dancing around the back pack. I was lucky on that trip because I met a lot of great people and avoided the draft for over a year and when I did enlist to get Army photo school at Ft. Monmouth NJ the war in Vietnam was ending and I was sent to West Berlin.

@udod6372

3 жыл бұрын

Congradulation my friend

@boydross

2 ай бұрын

Everyone should be required to serve the military anyway great job.

@TheProRobloxGamerYT

7 күн бұрын

LORDY U BOUTA TURN INTO A MARINE... AND UHHH POOR YOU AT THE TIME! im shocked you did that

As a harmonica player, y’all don’t know how ridiculously hard it was to hit that run at 1:40. props.

@norfolknwhey4787

Жыл бұрын

Not really, just involves 3D’ and 2D’’. Jussie plays very basic stuff, in a very unique way. His magic is in his ability to hold a sweet groove.

More people need Juzzie in their lives!

Juzzie just blows my mind every time I hear him play. He's an incredible musician who sure knows how to make people feel happy with his music. And he's not just a musician he's a true entertainer.

The sound, the soul, let it resonate in the smile this jam gives you.

i've watched it about 10 times now. It is so great. It leaves you in awe

I always come back to this video once in a while. It's a great little gem...

Juzzie That was awesome , I could watch you play all day long , without a rest 😂😂

Harmonica is one of my favorite instruments and Juzzie Smith rocks it!

@Naros2000

Жыл бұрын

hell yeah he does

No matter how many times I hear it, it's still good, bravo!

@jimchumley6568

8 жыл бұрын

Why did i want some beans&cornbread with s big slab of butter

I wish youtube had an applaud icon and not just a thumbs up icon. WOW!!!

@tilakthedoghandler2888

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah.. Felt the same after hearing it!

No words. Made me cry,

He is playing a low F - set up for blow bends, over blows ,and draw bends etc!! A customised harp . He is one hell of a talented player well done juzzie.

@wauzers

7 жыл бұрын

breath control. easy

@lillymanci

7 жыл бұрын

lol breath control is a major factor your rite, but you also need a good harp set up😉you can be a pro but you could never get a 10 dollar harp to sing like that 😂

@beane8172

6 жыл бұрын

If you look closely it says on the side "2nd Cm". Thats a Lee Oskar natural minor harp

Let me start out with I am sorry for the long dissertation. I'm an old Diemaker from Detroit, got ended up in Flint. I worked the second shift and would hang out in the local bars in Fenton, Mi, after work. Well back in in the early 90's, there were three bars to go too. Mo' Doggies, Blaney's, and the Lake View, (we called it the snake view cause of the women that'd be there) Any way's, it was the Lake View I had the Blessing of God to hear a guy named Bill, who was invited on stage to play the mouth harp. Well, he needed help, ya see he had a bum leg, it was wooden, but didn't work to good. His wife would help him up to the stage and there would be a chair for him. He'd take his Harmonica out of his cigar box, where the others were, and wait for the band, depending on what they were going to play, (he had no idea), sometimes he would switch harmonica's. I had NEVER in my life heard such beauty from a mouth hard, up close and very personal. I gave him the nickname, "Bill the Cat", after the cartoon. and like the cartoon he died. I seen his wife in the local grocery store sometime ago and she told me Bill had passed. I am very blessed to have heard such feeling from a person through such a simple instrument. I have never heard a mouth harp artist that could hold a candle to Bill. God Bless you Bill and hold you near! Music, music, from their mouth to your ear. I am Blessed with that memory. Thank You Bill. And Thank You Juzzie, for the memory.

@rjiggy07

2 жыл бұрын

@@AjaxCochrane Nope, I worked at a die shop in Ferndale where I served my apprenticeship, then I hired into Flint Metal Fab.

Wow! Sparked me mojo with this beauty...next to learn!

this guy just loves what he does, that smile at the end is just pure magic. love it.

I send him an e-mail where i asked him about the harmonica. "I use a low F Lee Oskar" There you are!

@Dylan-xl4qw

4 жыл бұрын

What's his email address

@Dylan-xl4qw

4 жыл бұрын

I'm tryna slide

@rosariocatherinearbulupalo1351

4 жыл бұрын

Just what I wanted to know! 😁 Thanks!

@coldmanblues1446

3 жыл бұрын

Any tabs?

@timgibson9177

2 жыл бұрын

He is playing a Low F in 2nd Position Key of Low C

I started today to play harmonic. I bougth one and practiced for a few hours. And now I see this video. I feel totally useless. This guy is like a god.

@LeitoKhun

10 жыл бұрын

I want to learn but I feel the same T.T

@nicolesteiner3172

10 жыл бұрын

Harmonica sounds good just blowing through it. Just love the simple stuff, love every step of the way. I assure you this guy did and that's how he got to this level!

@ragerats3144

9 жыл бұрын

same exact thing happened to me today with the Harp. You can get there though. I did the same thing when I started playing the piano. I listened to a lot of Chopin and it psyched me out, but I stuck with it, I ended up with a scholarship to the U of Oregon school of music. then I picked up the guitar after hearing Leo Kottke, I was bummed at how bad I sounded at first, but practice,practice, practice. I started getting calls from all sorts of venue's asking me to play. If you stick with it long enough you will start playing it rather than practicing it, and you'll realize how much joy it can bring. DONT GIVE UP!

@Zepster77

9 жыл бұрын

Juzzie has a harmonica instructional cd, maybe something to help you??? : )

@SkezZHD

9 жыл бұрын

Nicole Steiner Its not that simple dude...

Nothing Short of Outstanding

Very little to say really......... FANTASTIC. You make me feel very humble. Thank you.

Great performance. Juzzie Smith is so very impressive.

Just an amazing and unique performance! 2 Thumbs up for Juzzie Smith!

Really great playing my 2 year old son enjoys watching this while he plays!

out of this world need to hear more of his work

This Jam never gets old what talent

He never even cupped it, he doesn't use his right hand at all. This is amazing.

@tylerbrandon460

5 жыл бұрын

Look up Deford Bailey. He also doesn't cup.

@franciscorodriguezmena8186

4 жыл бұрын

W.....t....f ...good

@MD-vs9ff

2 жыл бұрын

Because his right hand is busy "shaking his rattle" as they call it.

all alone in my garage and I applaud at the end .. my god it come get me as soon as the third note .. Juzzie Smith .. a name I'll remember .. thank you and bravo .. .. .. Mathieu

This Guy Is Killing it !!! and has a huge heart.. get em JUZZI !!!!!

credit should be given to the great Sonny Boy Williamson for this amazing performance RIP Sonny Boy Williamson.

Absolutely amazing ! This man is the best harmonica player I have ever seen , not to mention all around performer.

@jimchumley2982

2 жыл бұрын

Marta; Not the best but one amoung many. You really need to get out there. I consider myself average and I can do this note for note. Please check out Sonny Terry (he stoled a lot of his style from him) Also check out; Kim Wilson, Paul Butterfield, Jason Rici, Little Walter, Sugar Blue, Sonnyboy Williamson, Buddy Greene (see his harmonica jam at Carnegie Hall live) James Cotton, Charlie Mcoy These are just a few on the list of the greatest.

@norfolknwhey4787

Жыл бұрын

@@jimchumley2982 yeah, Juzzie has some solid grooves, but his skills aren’t that impressive. Anyone on your list is leagues above this. This is basically an elementary version of “Stone Fox Chase”

i jus started learning and i wanna be able to play harmonica like this

I,M VERY HAPPY THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD WHO ARE POSITIVE

This is impressive, it sounds real nice and it's kinda relaxing but with a nice beat. My mom bought me a harmonica years ago but I lost it and didn't really get good with it but this is kinda inspiring and makes me wanna try again.

Great! Not only musicaly but a superb production as well! Applause!

@JuzzieSmithYoutube

8 жыл бұрын

+Tibor Michaels Thanks Tibor

I am 59 years young and retired and started 2 years ago. Takes a lot of practice. I started by listening to the old blues masters like Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin Wolf, Big Momma Thornton etc. Tried to copy the notes then realized I needed more harmonicas. 18 harmonicas later, mostly seydel I still have a long way to go but at least I can jam with some great hometown guitar players. As long as I have a drink or 2 to loose the stage fright.lol

These guys are just out orf this world..bluddy marvellous..

We'll that is pure talent right there damn it !

@demessis3513

8 жыл бұрын

nawaf max Its hard work and practice

@Bambuzzsprosse

8 жыл бұрын

+Gamer's House It's both. You can't achieve something like this when not being gifted with both: talent and the tenaciousness to work hard for years.

@michaelsmelt5218

8 жыл бұрын

+Bambuzzsprosse It can be done without talent, however talented people will learn quicker, and may excel more , just like in anything...

@JuzzieSmithYoutube

8 жыл бұрын

+nawaf max Thankyou

@Ashitaka1110

7 жыл бұрын

"Talent is a pursued interest. In other words, anything you're willing to practice, you can do." -Bob Ross

I just got a harmonica today, i haven't had one since i was little and its so amazing what music does for the soul! Its like you are releasing all your tensions through the rhythm, my depression is gone when i play and i can just focus on the music and sounds and vibrations :)

@Noctifern

7 жыл бұрын

it's fuckin hard to play tho for me

I have been learning the harmonica for a week now and it’s lots of fun and watching this is inspirational

Truest description ever. Definitely blown away! That man was on 🔥

Love Harmonica Music..

VERY CRAZY, VERY GOOD

Completely floors me every time... amazing.. this video makes me want to learn the harmonica xx

I have a " Hohner harp "-collection . A black leather box , inside coated /cushioned with red velvet. It contains 12 harps of all... er, well not all . But an equipment of the most usual melody keys. From " C / D / E / F / G / H....-major / ....A / D / E -minor, there are twelve harmonicas all together. I started playing the harp when I was still a child and enjoyed playing very much. I drove my mom to desperation. whenever I played but never...I cared about that. My dad encouraged me to continue as he played an instrument himself, a so called " wait-pipe " also known as "shawn". I have improved my skills in the meantime, but I envy this guy here in this video for his variety and virtuosity. He does an excellent job. Once upon a time I have tried to blow my harpes like he does, but next day my lips got swollen ....I looked in the mirror and saw a " widemouth-frog" :-) I think it takes time and a hard constant training to reach such an amazing level. One can do it with discipline and ambition. And some good harps- that's actually all you need. But no, that's not everything....what else ? Well, a partner - husband or wife- to lend you a sympathic ear, and very very tolerant neighbors . lol :-) I wish all the readers of my comment a nice sunny summer. Stay healthy everybody. With best regards from Central Germany, Rainer ps : to the English native speakers among us : I beg your pardon for any mistakes. My English is fairly poor, I know. My native language ist German, so please forgive me. I shall improve my skills and language abilities..... step by step, Thanks for your understandig. Bye

Brilliant. Such videos keeps me motivated....

@Thomas-jf3eu

7 жыл бұрын

Same here

@Dylan-xl4qw

4 жыл бұрын

Hi shivam I hope you stayed motivated

@justinperleoni5606

3 жыл бұрын

Haha. It does the exact opposite for me.

Woo Hoo, so great to see all the comments and views. This song 'Harmonica Jam' is on my Live @ the Zamia Theatre album. If you would like to hear more music please visit www.juzziesmith.com/store I also have 67 download lessons for only $15 called 'Press Play & Blow Away'. Thanks for watching this clip. Juzzie Smith

Nice playing . I am 2 years harmonica player and I am still thinking to play it like this guy before my retirement. :)

This came aften flaming daddy aka Flammefar beatboxing on a harmonika. This is insane. Thank you for sharing

C'est génial...bravo !!! j'ai adoré..

This is why I want to learn and pratice more and more

@tomgat6314

3 жыл бұрын

Tomorrow im gonna buy an harmonic so its that hard?

@roadtoonesubscriber4151

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomgat6314 tommorrow might be my turn. The answer?

Gave me the chills man...wowza!

Watched him live, best thing I've seen

This is what happens when parents don't you have a TV in your room. Good job this guys parents!!

I'am so upset I'am so jelious I can't play like that .I'll have to practice 24 hours a day for the rest of my life hahah..AWESOME dude you Rock and very tallented God bless

Juzzie, you're amazing! Seen you live a few times, and can't wait 'till next time :)

This is absolutely fantastic.Thank you so much, brilliant!!

SO GOOD !

juzzie is great :)

Brilliant...I was blown away

Went from watching Game of Thrones to NFL highlights to this. The spiral of youtube... You never know where you'll end up!

@fahadflower880

3 жыл бұрын

gotta appreciate it aye

Perfect. Big up

One man show!

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC AND FOR YOUR TALENT!!!!!!!!

I'm Speechless...all I can say is that is simply AMAZING!!

I should learn to play the harmonica.

@MakoRuu

8 жыл бұрын

I already play the piano. So it's essentially the same. Only one key at a time, and with your mouth.

@kikeenriquez4436

8 жыл бұрын

+MakoRuu no it's not the same.

@MakoRuu

8 жыл бұрын

Please learn to satire.

@kikeenriquez4436

8 жыл бұрын

MakoRuu pardon, my satire ear doesn't work too well when I read emotion-less words online

@whitecoat1868

7 жыл бұрын

U go tht right mako

That hip action though! ha!

Blinking heck! Proper job Pard!

Il est formidable je ne connais pas d'autre harmoniciste plus talentueux... mille MERCI

Beast. Beastly Beast. Monster.

so groovy

That is amazing. Very cool and smooth

Fantastic!! Like the idea of playing the harp, skaker & stomp box!! Coooooool! Tx

O my goodness your so blessed and highly favored- Im shareing with all my friends on facebook..

@SkeligMichael

4 жыл бұрын

You still use Facebook? Than you can hand your data directly to the NSA.

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WAUW LOVE IT :)

@lmonik6335

8 жыл бұрын

+L@Monik@ DE BEST HARMONICA PLAYER IN THIS GOLDEN AGE I AM A REAL FAN OF YOU JUZZIE XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

AMAZING! No hands Ma'! He did this with his mouth, tongue & lips. Blow me away!

Can't believe anyone would put their thumb down to this guy, simply amazing

my dog howls to the harmonica!!!!! XD

@mustt65

7 жыл бұрын

That's crazy my lab does too! It's like he's singing when I play

@zackshawn3317

5 жыл бұрын

My German Shepard Dose too ever time I try to play my harmonica it's so funny..

waouhh !!

Omg, so warm. Love this.

Juzzie!!!!!!!! This guy is just awesome.

I am going to play like that guy one day

@sezzahandzy2962

7 жыл бұрын

Jupiter Johnson I believe in you bro

@obraddrakulic7786

6 жыл бұрын

We are with you

@sk8oruknow

5 жыл бұрын

Can you play like that yet?

@jimmybrouwer2744

5 жыл бұрын

Yeahh how are you now?

@aidanschworer7475

5 жыл бұрын

U playing like him yet?

When are you coming to Philadelphia I would like to hear you play live that was awesome

@cosmicsanders4319

3 жыл бұрын

doesnt look like anytime soon lmao

Tunes like this makes my soul dance

Nicely done thank you so much, I can't wait for more

Playing this to my 3 year old son that won't sleep as soon as he hears it he falls a sleep

@vtechead1

5 жыл бұрын

So do I lol

SHOW SHOW SHOW MUITO BOM!

@JuzzieSmithYoutube

8 жыл бұрын

+Luciane Santos Thanks

WOW!!!!!!! Way to jam brotha! Whoooeee! Love it.

You're a real inspiration! Thanks.

i like The part with the harmonic

My cat went insane

@dann2547

7 жыл бұрын

you are funny! ahahahh!

@7homas0wen

7 жыл бұрын

My cat started bitting my ipad

@jamescameron5744

7 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Bear ours too

@theneet9528

7 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Bear lmao same

@jake-roberts99

6 жыл бұрын

my cat too

I love harmonica music! Very good!

he is amazing..it's right to say he is a machine:) love it...

original song ,strong men !!

brawo!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love this! Beautiful!

Hoy 2024 te digo que lo mejor que escuche en armonica lpm

monstrueux

@Zeitgest

7 жыл бұрын

PikiarroPlayer Le meilleur :D

@Zeitgest

7 жыл бұрын

PikiarroPlayer pour ca qu'il est partit trop tôt d'ailleur

@ameliev9459

7 жыл бұрын

On est d'accord (;

When he starts singing through the harmonica its sound like someone is being tortured with their mouth shut.

One year now and I played at my Aunts Funeral! I am so blues on it! Feel it Play it!

just wonderfull , love this music.