Been a fan since his first solo LP 43 years ago. Never tire of listening to his soulful playing. Great quality video & audio on this club date. He da man!
@@johnmaynard3989 It's funny you mentino that, I love Pat's writing sooo much. I think he and Lyle Mays write music from another world. The Still Life talking album, and that stuff. Gorgeous.
A very kind man, is Robben: a natural gentleman. Living in Ojai, CA, we'd meet occasionally. Had a beer at his house there. He once played out in the desert in Bakersfield and invited my GF and I for a short meet and snack before the show (he was with the Blue Line then) just because he knew we were there. Occasionally he'd show up at the Buddhist group meetings in Ojai. Just one cool warm friendly man.
Been enjoying him since the '80's, Ford Bros. Band. I'm from N. CAL near where he grew up. Everyone knew this guy was genius early on. Actually his whole family.
Blindingly good all round. I love the lead, the rhythm, the lyrics. Robben's singing as well as I've ever heard. The bass and drums groove and the keys are the icing on the cake!
I love this guy!!! I've played guitar for 25 years and this is my first time listening to him. Brilliant. Also love Larry Carlton who jams with Robben Ford. This guy is cool. No star just a great muscian
My God! What an artist!!!!! First class musicality that derives from knowledge without being sterile and cold ! The coolest thing about Robben is that you can not tell in which point his natural talent or his huge knowledge of music comes out!! And that my dear friends is a fucking accoplishment!!!! GO ROBBEN GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!
I read that Robben is the rare player who incorporates jazz voicings into his blues playing--and manages to piss off neither the jazzers nor the blues purists. That's some accomplishment!
@@jeffs7482 I have to disagree with not pissing off the blues purists. A lot of Blues purists I know that been to his concerts weren't too impressed. A lot of Blues purists want to hear more pronounced bending and pentatonics, like an actual Blues player.
"My, my,my." - "start it up, start it up" - This recorded version lives and breaths compared to earlier or other versions Robben has done. This live small venue recording is very special to these ears - one fine groove set in the right Parisian club. All compositions are well written and very well played; it's hard to pick a favorite. Enjoy them all! Thank you for your pure approach, Mr. (Robben) Ford.
Don't think I've heard a better live guitar tone. Both the humbuckers and single coils sound stellar in the band mix. A fantastic talent playing, no doubt. But the sound guy deserves major props as well.
This concert is available on dvd. I bought it a few years ago. It's a great show. Robben is one of my favorite, long time guitar heros and influences. I listen to him regularly. Always amazing. Taste, tone, phrasing and his own blend and style of music. Thank you Robben!
I've been lucky enough to see Robben live twice...first time was at the venue in Sellersville, PA...second in Syracuse. Drove from Toronto just for these shows and so happy I did. Scored Tiger WAlk cd at a yard sale and have been on him since. For me, Jeff Beck then Robben Ford.
@@1952FMS I've Jimmy Witherson's albums with Robben playing. He was so young and recognized at the outset of his career. I guess the A&R guys couldn't break him so they stopped trying...he should have been known to a much broader audience. When speed thrash trash gets air-play and this guy doesn't?...there's something terribly wrong.
This cat has it all, and the wonderful thing about him is he has for years passed on his knowledge freeley to the young players coming up. Real music by highly gifted people will never fade away. Bravo Maestro!
This is the first time that I've taken to listen to Robben Ford. I can say that I like his playing style. His style is nice, clear,clean and not to over driven.His notes are clear and distinctive. Some guitarists are about as much speed and flash as they can get.sometimes they forget what the purpose is of the playing,and that is to get the thought across. I guess,everyone doesn't do it the same way. Good work Mr. Ford.
With a musical grounding playing in Miles Davis' band , Tom Scott and the LA Express , and with the super talents of Joni Mitchell & Larry Carlton, Robben was always going to be all class on that guitar !
I've seen Robbin twice and listened to so much of his great music and yet so often Robben and the band generate an excitement akin to hearing a great piece of music for the first time.
A true musician's musician: inspiring, always playing with joy and sounding great, full of soul. Thank you mr. Ford and thanks for posting. Looking forward to see a concert live (again).
We all know Robben's guitar playing is brilliant! I believe his songwriting is brilliant as well, everything about it is well thought out and original. Love this band, too- Brannen, Lou Pardini, keys (wrote Smokey's classic 'Just To See Her'), Jimmy Earl, bass (from Jimmy Kimmel's late night band), all fantastic players in their own right! Thanks for posting!
I’m a keyboard player...but my favourite instrument (Hammond is number 2...) is the Telecaster guitar. I think the bloody things should be considered religious relics...from Vince Gill to Robben Ford, no single instrument should be allowed the range of moods from the relentlessly music Gill, to the equally relentless musical Ford, who’s Tele, at times, screams as he rips of great arcs of solo...quoting a whole variety of other runes as he does so...without being accorded the respect and adulation of an instrument, perfectly designed and perfectly played... Beethoven’s Ode To Joy brings tears to my eyes, as does the sound of a well played Tele. Wish I’d picked up guitar at age 6 rather than piano...
The best Robben I never heard.. Unbelievable phrases touch & sound... The band is superlative too. The bassist remind me Roscoe Beck. Thank you for sharing this concert ❤
this appears to be about 2001. Louis Pardini-keyboards* Jimmy Earl-Bass * Brannen Temple-drums*. most songs written by Robben Ford unless indicated: 1) Nothin' To Nobody (with Michael MacDonald) 2) Start It Up 3) Moonchild Blues 4) Help the Poor- (Charles Singleton) 5) Chevrolet- (Lonnie & Ed Young & Memphis Minnie) 6) Tired of Talking 7) Indianola
I met you once in Den Haag, several years ago and still I like your music very much. Your kind of music is, one of a kind, and a big challenge to "copy" the cords and licks on my Hammond organ... Thanks again for this amazing concert!!!
Did I just witness .. He that makes the blind see .. the deaf hear .. the lame walk .. brings the dead back to life (Matthew 11:5) ? I consider myself a tough guy .. but Robben Ford's Moonchild Blues made me cry ..
He comes up with these lines that you have no idea how they’re going to resolve; and they go in a completely different direction; and it’s perfect! I don’t know how his mind works, but he comes up with brilliant stuff …
My brother introduced me to Robben in 1994 or so. Saw him in NorCal many times as well as Cleveland and Orlando. A great listen because he gets the best players to back him up!
Who is the gentleman seated at the KORG? And the bassist? Love the way these three plus drummer all nail "Start it Up" by totally capturing the period genre of this song. When I hear it I am cruising Route 66 in a 1963 Thunderbird with my 'dolly' next to me - the top is down, the sun is shining in, and we'll stop for a burger & shake and make out afterwords. "Yes, yes,yes".
This is so damned good. He has that liquid swing in his playing. What a great sound of the band.
How could anyone not like this guy? He's just so good at all styles of music. Love his funky song...... awwww shucks!
No doubt! I've been a fan since the early 80's. RF never disappoints. 👊
@@joepowell1004Yes, always brings it and never disappoints, for like 30+ years. Heck yeah, I'll be listening to talent slow all night probably.
Brannen Temple, drums
Jimmy Earl, bass
Louis Pardini, keys
Robben Ford, guitar
Thankyou for the information
Been a fan since his first solo LP 43 years ago. Never tire of listening to his soulful playing. Great quality video & audio on this club date. He da man!
AND The musicians he picks for his bands~
Earl on bass ... a pure jewel. !
Robben is my favorite musician in the world.
Yes! Live too, unequalled....I'd throw in one Pat Metheny, but Robben....
@@johnmaynard3989 It's funny you mentino that, I love Pat's writing sooo much. I think he and Lyle Mays write music from another world. The Still Life talking album, and that stuff. Gorgeous.
A very kind man, is Robben: a natural gentleman. Living in Ojai, CA, we'd meet occasionally. Had a beer at his house there. He once played out in the desert in Bakersfield and invited my GF and I for a short meet and snack before the show (he was with the Blue Line then) just because he knew we were there. Occasionally he'd show up at the Buddhist group meetings in Ojai. Just one cool warm friendly man.
Been enjoying him since the '80's, Ford Bros. Band. I'm from N. CAL near where he grew up. Everyone knew this guy was genius early on. Actually his whole family.
Robben is one of the best ever --- such a tight groove --- the guys love playin with this staight forward blues/funk/jazzer --- super band .
Robbed has always been an awesome player. But this band is so talented. Every individual in the band is the best I have heard in decades.
Love this. It sounds very Steely Dan. Great Tele playing. Gorgeous!
BButtery smooth light touch to the fretboard. What fluid and effortless playing. Respect to the genius!!
This was a fantastic formation of The RF Band ,a respectful audience too .
Blindingly good all round. I love the lead, the rhythm, the lyrics. Robben's singing as well as I've ever heard. The bass and drums groove and the keys are the icing on the cake!
Such a great player. It just pours out. Never boring. Always cool.
I love this guy!!! I've played guitar for 25 years and this is my first time listening to him. Brilliant. Also love Larry Carlton who jams with Robben Ford. This guy is cool. No star just a great muscian
My God! What an artist!!!!! First class musicality that derives from knowledge without being sterile and cold ! The coolest thing about Robben is that you can not tell in which point his natural talent or his huge knowledge of music comes out!! And that my dear friends is a fucking accoplishment!!!! GO ROBBEN GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!
Amen.
Robben is one of the best tour guides for introducing jazz to new ears...in my humble opinion. But I'm always right...
I read that Robben is the rare player who incorporates jazz voicings into his blues playing--and manages to piss off neither the jazzers nor the blues purists. That's some accomplishment!
@@jeffs7482 I have to disagree with not pissing off the blues purists. A lot of Blues purists I know that been to his concerts weren't too impressed. A lot of Blues purists want to hear more pronounced bending and pentatonics, like an actual Blues player.
He has just the right mix for me.
@@josephblow5946 😂
Yes you are!
😁👍
Love your Music Robben. Tasteful genius. The Best Fused Blues. Thank You for this Great Music! Much Love and Peace...
"My, my,my." - "start it up, start it up" - This recorded version lives and breaths compared to earlier or other versions Robben has done. This live small venue recording is very special to these ears - one fine groove set in the right Parisian club. All compositions are well written and very well played; it's hard to pick a favorite. Enjoy them all! Thank you for your pure approach, Mr. (Robben) Ford.
Don't think I've heard a better live guitar tone. Both the humbuckers and single coils sound stellar in the band mix. A fantastic talent playing, no doubt. But the sound guy deserves major props as well.
I love the tone from that telecaster!
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Yes telecaster and Dumble-amp.
This concert is available on dvd. I bought it a few years ago. It's a great show. Robben is one of my favorite, long time guitar heros and influences. I listen to him regularly. Always amazing. Taste, tone, phrasing and his own blend and style of music. Thank you Robben!
I've been lucky enough to see Robben live twice...first time was at the venue in Sellersville, PA...second in Syracuse. Drove from Toronto just for these shows and so happy I did. Scored Tiger WAlk cd at a yard sale and have been on him since. For me, Jeff Beck then Robben Ford.
i'm with u
@@1952FMS I've Jimmy Witherson's albums with Robben playing. He was so young and recognized at the outset of his career. I guess the A&R guys couldn't break him so they stopped trying...he should have been known to a much broader audience. When speed thrash trash gets air-play and this guy doesn't?...there's something terribly wrong.
This is the best Robben Ford I've ever heard! He's nailing it!
Robben is so awesome..and the whole band too
Wow! What a band! I've enjoyed this so much!
One of the best concerts I've seen this band play. Robben was on it!
This cat has it all, and the wonderful thing about him is he has for years passed on his knowledge freeley to the young players coming up. Real music by highly gifted people will never fade away. Bravo Maestro!
The way Robben comps the organ solo in Chevrolet...oh, so tasteful!
This is the first time that I've taken to listen to Robben Ford. I can say that I like his playing style. His style is nice, clear,clean and not to over driven.His notes are clear and distinctive. Some guitarists are about as much speed and flash as they can get.sometimes they forget what the purpose is of the playing,and that is to get the thought across. I guess,everyone doesn't do it the same way. Good work Mr. Ford.
Amen!
With a musical grounding playing in Miles Davis' band , Tom Scott and the LA Express , and with the super talents of Joni Mitchell & Larry Carlton, Robben was always going to be all class on that guitar !
Amen to that
What a talent, Robben , Mark and Pat ! They aré amazing musicians .
So sincere, so fine musician and good person.
The great Jimmy Earl on Bass.
Thanks for that.. I was wondering.. Great player as well.
He is just Fantastic. I was also hooked with the first Yellow Jacket Record. ❤️❤️
What a fantastic player!
One of the best concert ever made by Robben Ford thanks to a very good organist too.
Louis Pardini on keyboards.
Paul Harrison Thank you very much indeed... Louis can make the difference in a blues band ... ever.
I've seen Robbin twice and listened to so much of his great music and yet so often Robben and the band generate an excitement akin to hearing a great piece of music for the first time.
A true musician's musician: inspiring, always playing with joy and sounding great, full of soul. Thank you mr. Ford and thanks for posting. Looking forward to see a concert live (again).
What a fabulous rhythm guitarist RF is!
rythm? Not.
Loved his playing with Miles Davis, big band with two keyboard players but he found space. A very generous virtuoso.
We all know Robben's guitar playing is brilliant! I believe his songwriting is brilliant as well, everything about it is well thought out and original. Love this band, too- Brannen, Lou Pardini, keys (wrote Smokey's classic 'Just To See Her'), Jimmy Earl, bass (from Jimmy Kimmel's late night band), all fantastic players in their own right! Thanks for posting!
Total free thinking music enjoyment...thank you for posting.
I like the simplicity of the telecaster when played by a master.
It helps when its going through a Dumble :)
@@Spartanm333 No doubt.
I’m a keyboard player...but my favourite instrument (Hammond is number 2...) is the Telecaster guitar. I think the bloody things should be considered religious relics...from Vince Gill to Robben Ford, no single instrument should be allowed the range of moods from the relentlessly music Gill, to the equally relentless musical Ford, who’s Tele, at times, screams as he rips of great arcs of solo...quoting a whole variety of other runes as he does so...without being accorded the respect and adulation of an instrument, perfectly designed and perfectly played... Beethoven’s Ode To Joy brings tears to my eyes, as does the sound of a well played Tele. Wish I’d picked up guitar at age 6 rather than piano...
Totally agree. Still, simple doesn't mean easy to play ;)
@@agrodocsss Thousands of hours of practice and gigging coming out in every note.
Maestro Robben merci pour tout s'est bon moment le bluesman
Escuchandolos en plena cuarentena, desde Argentina! Maravilla para disfrutar!!!
The best Robben I never heard.. Unbelievable phrases touch & sound... The band is superlative too. The bassist remind me Roscoe Beck. Thank you for sharing this concert ❤
Always in tone-feel + Always a top performer of music……..play on ….☮️🎶🔛🌎
this appears to be about 2001. Louis Pardini-keyboards* Jimmy Earl-Bass * Brannen Temple-drums*. most songs written by Robben Ford
unless indicated: 1) Nothin' To Nobody (with Michael MacDonald) 2) Start It Up 3) Moonchild Blues 4) Help the Poor- (Charles Singleton) 5) Chevrolet- (Lonnie & Ed Young & Memphis Minnie) 6) Tired of Talking 7) Indianola
Un Guitariste Prodigieux;c'est le talent à l'état pur.tour en FRANCE en 2014 à suivre de très près
Best book-matched guitar top I've ever seen.
the start it up solo is so crazy - Robben on fire.
01 - (00:00 à 10:50) - Nothing To Nobody
02 - (10:50 à 17:00) - Start It Up
03 - (17:00 à 22:00) - Moonchild Blues
04 - (22:00 à 36:50) - Help The Poor
05 - (36:50 à 42:20) - Chevrolet
06 - (42:20 à 46:50) - Tired Of Talkin
07 - (46:50 à 52:38) - Indianola
Gracias Artur...
Obrigado meu amigo!
🙏 Thanks
I met you once in Den Haag, several years ago and still I like your music very much. Your kind of music is, one of a kind, and a big challenge to "copy" the cords and licks on my Hammond organ... Thanks again for this amazing concert!!!
Did I just witness .. He that makes the blind see .. the deaf hear .. the lame walk .. brings the dead back to life (Matthew 11:5) ? I consider myself a tough guy .. but Robben Ford's Moonchild Blues made me cry ..
This is just ridiculously awesome!
BLUES é gostoso de se ouvir até na Finlândia. Banda espetacular, guitarrista fora de série. Nota 1000.
This line-up's fire...
Maravilhoso!!! Esplêndido!!!!! Grande Robben.
Sim,ele e muito muito grande!ele e o melhor!
He comes up with these lines that you have no idea how they’re going to resolve; and they go in a completely different direction; and it’s perfect! I don’t know how his mind works, but he comes up with brilliant stuff …
fabulous guitarist !
My brother introduced me to Robben in 1994 or so. Saw him in NorCal many times as well as Cleveland and Orlando. A great listen because he gets the best players to back him up!
A pure joy!
primo! Thanks for making this great talent available!
_Chevrolet_ at 36:58 is one of my favorite jams of all time...
grandissimo Robben,sei il top del modern blues!
Excellent !!! d'écouter cette musique
à Paris
Un maestro de la guitarra electrica. De los mejores de todos los tiempos
For sure he is
Love Robben's proclivity for minor key/chord blues.
Best live concert by Robben and company so far. Jazz-blues-rock isn't it without Rob. Check it out... Thanks much for this, seboze!
So special......this was great......
Philip ETIENNE
Check Robben at infinity Hall 2015.
Very good sound and great band. Pure delice......
The organ solo in the first tune is terrific too. Very expressive to the melody of the song!
Completly agree
Brannen Temple is the drummer, played on Eric Burdons` 2009 European Tour & I think with Joe Satriani on the G3 tour 2006
Le concert parfait, la coolitude inspirée, y'a rien à jeter!
@33.00, nice bass playing. Jimmy Earl, bass (from Jimmy Kimmel's late night band), good job, I am a bassplayer myself and this guy is good company.
Fantastico Robben, lo ascolti e non ti stufa mai!
WOW ! Chops, tone, authentic artistic and original. Damn tasty stuff.
Мастер! Великий талант, берет такие вкусные аккорды !!!
OMG what a band!
Robben Ford Class A !
He really is and I love the guys style! He wears great shoes too!!
From Ukiah high school to the Yellowjackets. What a strange trip it's been!
Yep. . Charles Ford Band.. Been a fan about that long.
The keyboardist, Louis Pardini is now in the group "Chicago"
This guy is a GIANT!
I need the playlist ! plz!!
Great show. Thanks so much for posting!
Hooked since the first YellowJackets release
Hooked since the Charles Ford Band, late '70's
a awesome presence on stage !
what dynamic solo , fruity , smoothly , a good work .
The funkiest blues ever? God damned shit is groovy!
Awesome concert.
Me to... Don't get any better....
SPETTACOLARIII!!!!!
A great class act!
thanks!
He signed my cd Tiger Walk after The Birchmere show in Washington DC. 2003
These cats have some serious cook!
Who is the gentleman seated at the KORG? And the bassist? Love the way these three plus drummer all nail "Start it Up" by totally capturing the period genre of this song. When I hear it I am cruising Route 66 in a 1963 Thunderbird with my 'dolly' next to me - the top is down, the sun is shining in, and we'll stop for a burger & shake and make out afterwords. "Yes, yes,yes".
scratches my itch like no other.
Love his guitar tones. Would love to know how he decides which guitar for which song. Recently he seems to prefer LesPauls or 335s.
The twang & phrasing 🤘💯
great show, a lot to learn from