Jerry is a very nice guy. I took a number of lessons from him over a years time as a beginner when he lived back in Waltham MA. He was a patient and encouraging teacher. Sometimes I would pay for a half hour lesson and it would turn into an hour and half spinning old blues records and together enjoying and learning from to the original Masters. He loves the music so much. His tone is like no one else. Jerry is one of a kind.
years ago i bought the Jerry portrnoy master class. there was something wrong with one of the c.d.,s so i looked on the cover for a phone # and called it. Jerry Portnoy answered the phone. i couldn't believe it. He could not have been more accommodating.
As for me Jerry is a legendary blues-harmonica player! His music and his master class cd-lessons is definately a must-have for any harp lover and through listenig to this hard and very well done work you enter in relation with someone you feel brilliant and easy as only few. Thank you so much for this video.
You're a class act Mr. Portnoy and one of my idols. I saw you a couple times with Muddy back in Chicago and inspired my pursuit of playing blues harp. Thanks much! The Harpman
Another of the Masters that Made Muddy's Band so Gooood. Thanks Jerry for the Awesome Instructional CD Set. I'm still trying to finish it. So powerful ... you and Adam Gussow are the best teachers of this little instrument.
Encuentro que su Maestria es impresionante y la tecnica que emplea en cada de sus presentaciones hace que el Blues se vista de gala con cada nota felicitacines gran Maestro Very very good.
Funny, I ended up playing harmonica too and I could just see myself when he describes what got him putting his hands onto it. Exactly the same for me. My fingers are too stiff for guitar, piano or accordion and they required too much coordination for me but it felt just right as soon as I got hold of a harmonica. I smoked and bit my finger nails and still do....
Compared to now this guy is no master that is a joke. There are quite a few harmonica players on UA-cam you can find in no time flat that are a million miles above this guys ability. It is very basic stuff and it has all been done like this. There is a session with Muddy Waters on UA-cam where this Guy tries to pull the figure back in at the wrong time as if he was band leader. You could hear what was happening without even looking at Muddy. Just cause you played with some names means nothing.
Jerry's a good dude...GREAT harp player..especially Chicago style
I love his style! Jerry is the legend
This is the best harmonica player's story I've heard yet.
Jerry is a very nice guy. I took a number of lessons from him over a years time as a beginner when he lived back in Waltham MA. He was a patient and encouraging teacher. Sometimes I would pay for a half hour lesson and it would turn into an hour and half spinning old blues records and together enjoying and learning from to the original Masters. He loves the music so much. His tone is like no one else. Jerry is one of a kind.
Happy to hear that .
One of my favorites harmonicas player. Saw him live with Muddy Waters ,and the legendary blues band. Greats souvenirs
Thank you very much for the very inspiring video! Love the way you play!
years ago i bought the Jerry portrnoy master class. there was something wrong with one of the c.d.,s so i looked on the cover for a phone # and called it. Jerry Portnoy answered the phone. i couldn't believe it. He could not have been more accommodating.
Brilliant !!
Wow just seen that Eric Clapton concert at Filmore what a talent amazing thank you Jerry ✌️
Jerry Portnoy of the best harmonics
Jerry Portnoy grande musico de gaita acompanhou o grande Senhor e mestre o Rei dos Blues Muddy Waters
I am sick of saying this on the tube but Jerry is my favourite harp player and christ knows I have heard them all.
Check out Will Wilde on UA-cam.
Not saying one is better than the other, but...check him out
Great 🎼🎶😎❤️
As for me Jerry is a legendary blues-harmonica player!
His music and his master class cd-lessons is definately a must-have for any harp lover and through listenig to this hard and very well done work you enter in relation with someone you feel brilliant and easy as only few.
Thank you so much for this video.
HARPMASTER.....WOW THAT IS SOMETHING . MR. PORTNOY . THANKYOU VERY MUCH.
Thank you, Mr. Portnoy.
Jerry is one of the greatest !
You're a class act Mr. Portnoy and one of my idols. I saw you a couple times with Muddy back in Chicago and inspired my pursuit of playing blues harp. Thanks much! The Harpman
Another of the Masters that Made Muddy's Band so Gooood.
Thanks Jerry for the Awesome Instructional CD Set.
I'm still trying to finish it. So powerful ...
you and Adam Gussow are the best teachers of this little instrument.
Encuentro que su Maestria es impresionante y la tecnica que emplea en cada de sus presentaciones hace que el Blues se vista de gala con cada nota felicitacines gran Maestro
Very very good.
The highlight of a genius : 5:45. True Masters are always humble . The others: noises…
Great Interview. Jerry Is a gentleman. Thanks Hohner. I love your marine band harps most.
Mr Portnoy, you are the best.
Fred Lima
What a wonderful man indeed!
James cotton an Jerry Portnoy
Masters of Muddy style
Dat voice...
Maxwell street is where Aretha Franklin has the diner 😁
seria bueno que alguien pudiera traducir estas entrevistas.
Funny, I ended up playing harmonica too and I could just see myself when he describes what got him putting his hands onto it. Exactly the same for me. My fingers are too stiff for guitar, piano or accordion and they required too much coordination for me but it felt just right as soon as I got hold of a harmonica. I smoked and bit my finger nails and still do....
i wonder if it was sonny boy williamson I or II that he listened to on acid. Id like to think it was II, he's the one who got me into blues
Portnoy like Sugar Ray schooled all others ever to tour Nova Scotia.. with Muddy in 81, with own band about '90
What's the name of the song from 4:05 - 4:31?
"Scratch My Back" (Slim Harpo)
2 folks are big Justin Bieber fans !
Compared to now this guy is no master that is a joke. There are quite a few harmonica players on UA-cam you can find in no time flat that are a million miles above this guys ability. It is very basic stuff and it has all been done like this. There is a session with Muddy Waters on UA-cam where this Guy tries to pull the figure back in at the wrong time as if he was band leader. You could hear what was happening without even looking at Muddy. Just cause you played with some names means nothing.