I had to keep reminding myself that this was just one man and one guitar (no looper, no effects and hardly an explicit anchoring chord, yet the whole thing feels complete). Glorious.

@justsomeguy1074

Жыл бұрын

He's anchored, some would say trapped, by 3 chords.

Robbens dynamics is just insane. he has such a distinct touch when he plays switching from fingers to pick to jazzy thumbed chord voicings.

So tasteful and amazing!!!

@riceflatpicking4954

5 жыл бұрын

Man you arent kidding!

@Mick-Dempsey

4 жыл бұрын

As are both of you sir,peace.

@davidruedisueli6578

4 жыл бұрын

TomoFujitaMusic showing much respect Tomo.

@crnsako

3 жыл бұрын

I watch this every week

@philhaycock8574

8 ай бұрын

The most wholesome man on KZread ladies and gentlemen.

LIVE.. 5:07 of Improvisation!! No tricks, No gimmicks, nothing but a lifetime of soul inside pouring out. One of the blues masters. Children take note.

Robben has the licks, the chords, the melody and the tone

@clivelangston8940

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry I pressed the thumbs up myself. Thank you for liking my comment. Anybody out there like Walter Becker's playing?

@paulreddy5452

2 жыл бұрын

@@clivelangston8940 Walter is a very underrated Guitarist

@Ahtnagarp

Жыл бұрын

He has the blues ☠️

His timing and phrasing are incredible

What a display of right hand control. No volume pedal needed here! Shredders take note: THIS is what dynamics look like.

This video is the first time I have ever encountered Robben Ford and just wow - how did I not hear this guy before? Amazing amazing amazing. God I wish I could play like that. His timing, his phrasing, just wow.

@franatuchata

8 жыл бұрын

+Neil Robinson That amazing moment when you discover an artist of this hugeness! I envy you, a lot. Robben is incredible on stage but has lot of amazing records on his back. I hope that in this 9 months you could find his work interesting! Cheers.

@glassncobalt

5 жыл бұрын

Just look into his resume, I have yet to encounter one more impressive.

World class player, has it all, clean tone, chops, groove, unique in his approach. Not many can sit just with a guitar and groove like this.

His gift is in the phrasing. Yes he can blaze, but he is always playing the scale that runs through the chord; a very huge element to his uniqueness. I've taken two of his master classes in Ojai, CA, and it definitely moved me out of my box. Can I do any of the stuff he does? No, but his classes broke the barriers I was stuck in.

@SouthlandHeritage

8 жыл бұрын

+John Buffaloe how does one find out about these? i live in SB and would die to sit in.

@johnbuffaloe9160

8 жыл бұрын

Check his website.

@SouthlandHeritage

8 жыл бұрын

thanks for the wealth of knowledge there champ.

@SouthlandHeritage

8 жыл бұрын

I wasn't trying to be rude. I had tried the site the instant I had heard about the clinics.. I don't know if you were just so excited in the attempt to stick to me; but like I found when I had checked the site then, it's only up to date until 5/12/2015 so it does no good to anyone for now. Thanks anyway?

@johnbuffaloe9160

8 жыл бұрын

+Jacob S I was being rude and I apologize. I didn't look at the website, just posted the url from memory. I did some other searching and really couldn't come up with much. I remember some rumors from a couple of years ago that Robben wanted to slow down and work less. There's a site called "Robben Ford Discussion Index" that has a lot of participation on all things Robben. You could post a question there and see if anyone knows anything. I don't have that url and can't get it on this little tablet without losing this post. Good luck. He was also a guest artist at a National Guitar Workshops class I took in 2005. He's really very shy but willing to have an intelligent discussion or answer a question.

I watch this video like once a month. His playing is so pure and genuine and tasteful.. I’m not normally spiritual, but I thank the universe that we have Robben Ford.

Like his phrasing & the way he morphs from riff to riff

No doubt Ford and Carlton are the top of the heap. Roben less jazzy and more direct blues approach can only be described as classy and tasteful. A pleasure to listen and watch.

This is the level of playing you get when you live with a guitar in your hands from sun up to sun down. Few have that kind of time or even the will to do so. Robben is an amazing guitarist.( understatement)

@Hendrix67297

2 жыл бұрын

@@Philrc Lets see the evidence eh? Kind of agree but lets see you compose a ford esque track .

@nezihesal6915

Жыл бұрын

Why so inpolite?

@rogerelton6791

Жыл бұрын

@@Philrc STOP PULLING YOUR PLONKER

@Philrc

Жыл бұрын

@@rogerelton6791 the expression is "pulling MY plonker" Rog, O illiterate one. Do you even know what it means??

I own an original 66' Epiphone Riviera, which is what Mr. Ford is playing in this video, one of the finest electric guitars ever!!!

man, he must have spent countless hours with the guitar in hands! thousands and thousands!

I can listen to this kind of stuff forever

Robben Ford just has it all, tone, taste, technique and is overall a fine musician!

@neworleansbeats

8 жыл бұрын

He pulls it out of his ass that's the best concept you can teach lol

@TheBluesnbob

8 жыл бұрын

+Andy Levin His ass? Where smelly unwanted waste comes from? It comes from 1000's of hours of practice and his mind and his heart and a place of humility!

@neworleansbeats

8 жыл бұрын

That was a complete stupid fool..

@TheBluesnbob

8 жыл бұрын

He wasn't teaching; it was an Improv!

@neworleansbeats

8 жыл бұрын

I think we both agree he is brilliant

Robben puts so much feel into his playing. I think he is one of the best I've ever heard. He is definitely a legend. I'm a fan.

His extensive musical vocabulary and knowledge/experience makes his "stories" very cohesive, interesting and pleasantly surprising. Soulful? YES.

In the early days of the internet, I read an interview with Peter Frampton, a guitarist that everyone has heard of. He mentioned being a fan of Robben, who I had heard of but was not familiar with. Soon after, I purchased a cd copy of “Handful of Blues” by Robben Ford and the Blue Line. Been a fan ever since. Unique tone and style, and I can’t tell where the blues ends and the jazz starts, or vice-versa!😎 Always interesting!

he's such an awesome player. Of all the players considered "blues", he understands harmony the best...imo.

20 years ago I saw him at Jazz Alley in Seattle. Initially there was only one show, but so many people wanted to get in to see him that they added a second show that attenders of the first show could stay for. It was an incredible experience and I’m really grateful that I had the pleasure of seeing him perform.

I love his playing...the licks..the phrasing..completely all..thats pure Blues..😎

What a fine and classy guitarist. One of the best in the world.

@davekinci

7 жыл бұрын

I think classy is a very correct word to describe Robben Ford's style :)

@sclutovic

5 жыл бұрын

THE best !

I thoroughly enjoyed that! Thank you!

Incredible how he so fully carries the entire blues playing solo

I could listen to his playing all day long without being bored.

@bernardrudd9058

Жыл бұрын

3 seconds are enough for me, bloody 12 bars, kids stuff

I keep coming back every so often to drink in this soul bluez..Love it!

That Epiphone sounds so sweet !!!

Always loved his playing since his days with Tom Scott's LA Express. Expressive guitar that's firmly rooted in the Blues. Really enjoyed this. Thanks for uploading. Cheers...

he's telling a story with his guitar! Great sound!

What a great art form and thanks Robben for being so commited to it!

Mind blowing music and talent. He's simply awesome!

This is the guy that turned me from a heavy metal player to a blues player in the 90s

I think I've listened to this about 100 times now... Can't get enough!

Wow... no tricks, no pedals... guitar, amp and a unique touch

I love this authentic sound of Blues, i could hear it all day!!You're always my favorite Robben! Thank you!

Ahh Robben you make my eyes water, mouth smile and heart warm. Love your tunes and your passion. Thanks man

Absolutely amazing player!!!

Stunning, fantastic sound, amazing taste e dynamics..... How can you just even thinking to dislike this video....? Absolutely one of my favourite guitar player.

Really nice impro, beautiful notes and feeling, Totally addicted !!! thanks for sharing

Great guitarist, he's got a fusion of jazz and blues style.

Hands down the most humble, talented guitarist of our time. Don’t get me wrong , there are a lot of GREATS out there. SRV comes to mind, John Mayer doesn’t get the credit he deserves, but Robben is just on a whole other level. Pure musician......rare these days.

@tomasotreasaigh111

4 жыл бұрын

Do you really think that John Mayer "doesnt get the credit he deserves"? I thought he got plenty of recognition???

@rahoo4114

4 жыл бұрын

I just was about to say that. Mayer is girly selled as a cute boy with a guitar, more like a lullaby singer for the ladies, great musician thou, blues minimal, great sounding, a bit sell-out composer. Look at Kenny Wayne Shepherd to see what he would be doing if money wouldn't matter. Robben he is beyond any guitar player. Never to good to not sound blues, and a great taste for acid licks. In his early days with Miles he was a funky beast.

Beautiful from start to finish.. sooo many great ideas.. and his tone, touch, class and finesse!!!!!!

Beautiful, beautiful playing. The touch Robben has is just intoxicating.

So clean and concise. Great phrasing with an awesome melody. Thoroughly gifted but humble. Best guitar talent on earth.

Ya know when I was a kid I saw Jerry Garcia at the stone in San Francisco There was maybe 80 or 90 people in the audience Robben gave me the same impact when I was kid when I saw him live

One of the best! Flawless.

Beautiful .... a master at work with no props, no distractions!

That was a Real Privilege , thank you Robben! God Bless, J... ( Toronto )

Robben has one of the sweetest touch on a guitar - master of tone and dynamics which makes him outstanding.

Such time and groove-amazing...

And guaranteed he’s never played this before. Exactly like this at least. Which is the whole point. The beauty of the blues. Awesome stuff!

Can't imagine how many times I have watched this over the years. Couldn't be better.

@ronaldvanjelgerhuis5949

4 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same thing. I keep coming back to this video once in a while...

I like the way Mr. Robben Ford plays. Always enjoy listening to him.

Wow. A TRUE MASTER at work. As long as I've been playing, makes me wanna cry. WoW ♥

His notes are exquisite and the product of a true master of his craft. The tone is oh so pure and oh so perfect. Have been a huge fan of Mr. Ford for a long time.

That is some sweet blues. Bravo!

i always come away with something to take home when i watch Robben. so thanks, pardner!

This is some of the best guitar playing I've seen

Such a master...Love this man

Incredibly beautiful and tasteful playing.

Masterclass. Thx Robin.

As smooth as silk and as sweet as honey!! Robben Ford's phrasing is something to behold! Have loved his playing since I discovered him on the Yellow Jackets in the early 80s. He's a master!

Sweet jam, thank you Robben.

Just insane. Damn. Perfect tone rhythm and lines

a true master of the blues....

you can never get to much of this guy! Just attempt to a festival in brazil where I delightfully listened his sounds!

He is the MAN !

Just superb, one of the best there is!

How to tell a story and evoke ancestral memories of the land with an electric guitar. Exciting.

What we have here my friends is a master musician at work.

@lausklagemann9610

4 жыл бұрын

Thank god you were around to tell us idiots.

That was a beautiful new string day performance of Robben Ford . 🎵

Nice Epi,too;he´s playing is so warm,deep and lovely!!Thanks for post!

The school of good taste. Such range of tones, dynamics, so far out of my reach

@guitarttimman

4 жыл бұрын

This might not be out of my reach, but I do love it.

@designerguitar

2 жыл бұрын

I’m totally with you

@mjs2016

2 жыл бұрын

@@guitarttimman brother I'm not going to argue with you but I watched your videos and you're not cracked up to be what you say.. this is waaaaay further out of your reach. And mine. Keep practicing

@guitarttimman

2 жыл бұрын

@@mjs2016 So who's league are we in? Ted Nugent? lol

@guitarttimman

2 жыл бұрын

@@mjs2016 Oh did I mention that Robben and I are close friends? I have actually written for him before too. I actually can play what he plays and the same is true for him, but I stay in the background. We're actually like brothers he and I.

Wow, I love it.

simply the best of all

man that's great! The feeling is coming trough

His interviews are amazing to listen to. He's easy to listen to, and I like his teaching style.

@pabloperez4063

5 жыл бұрын

He seems a likeable person

This is such tasty playing! Talk about a Master. I feel very lucky to be able to experience this.

Month after month I come back to to watch this in amazement...

Wow the tone is amazing, gotta love those mini humbuckers!

robben ford in an original and deserves to be up there with many legends before him, one of my favs

Next level playing. My God the feel here is off the charts

Crazy good! Proper master-stuff right there

Very nice, easy to listen to, and get into! Thank you!

Can't give enough thumbs up to this.

Thumbs down? Who’s jealous. Robben is simply one of the greatest

Awesome as always!!

The. Man has always had impeccable taste. Love the Warren Haynes poster

Just discovered this guy. Wow, I’m blown away.

You are the Man Robben! Awesome!!

It does not get any better than this !! .......... Robben Ford !!!!!!!!!

Wow l'essence même du blues, merveilleux !

Stunning!

Master piece! 😍

..As slick and soulful as it gets! Master guitarist!

Brilliantly beautiful 👍👍👍 I had the huge pleasure of working with him when he played with the Yellow Jackets behind Randy Crawford in England. He was a fantastic jazzer then. 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

He's speaking to us, telling us a story through that beautiful instrument