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.
@@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 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!
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
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!
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.
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!
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!!!!!
"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.
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’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...
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 !
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 …
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!
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).
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 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 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.
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 ..
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!!!
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!
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.
This is so damned good. He has that liquid swing in his playing. What a great sound of the band.
Brannen Temple, drums
Jimmy Earl, bass
Louis Pardini, keys
Robben Ford, guitar
Thankyou for the information
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!
😁👍
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.
Earl on bass ... a pure jewel. !
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~
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
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 .
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!
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.
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.
Love this. It sounds very Steely Dan. Great Tele playing. Gorgeous!
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!
This was a fantastic formation of The RF Band ,a respectful audience too .
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.
"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.
The way Robben comps the organ solo in Chevrolet...oh, so tasteful!
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
Such a great player. It just pours out. Never boring. Always cool.
BButtery smooth light touch to the fretboard. What fluid and effortless playing. Respect to the genius!!
Love your Music Robben. Tasteful genius. The Best Fused Blues. Thank You for this Great Music! Much Love and Peace...
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.
I love the tone from that telecaster!
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Yes telecaster and Dumble-amp.
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.
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
The great Jimmy Earl on Bass.
Thanks for that.. I was wondering.. Great player as well.
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 …
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 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!
So sincere, so fine musician and good person.
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 fantastic player!
Robben is so awesome..and the whole band too
Wow! What a band! I've enjoyed this so much!
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 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!
This line-up's fire...
One of the best concerts I've seen this band play. Robben was on it!
the start it up solo is so crazy - Robben on fire.
He is just Fantastic. I was also hooked with the first Yellow Jacket Record. ❤️❤️
Always in tone-feel + Always a top performer of music……..play on ….☮️🎶🔛🌎
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.
What a talent, Robben , Mark and Pat ! They aré amazing musicians .
This is the best Robben Ford I've ever heard! He's nailing it!
_Chevrolet_ at 36:58 is one of my favorite jams of all time...
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.
Maestro Robben merci pour tout s'est bon moment le bluesman
fabulous guitarist !
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 ..
Total free thinking music enjoyment...thank you for posting.
Un Guitariste Prodigieux;c'est le talent à l'état pur.tour en FRANCE en 2014 à suivre de très près
WOW ! Chops, tone, authentic artistic and original. Damn tasty stuff.
Best book-matched guitar top I've ever seen.
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!!!
This is just ridiculously awesome!
BLUES é gostoso de se ouvir até na Finlândia. Banda espetacular, guitarrista fora de série. Nota 1000.
Escuchandolos en plena cuarentena, desde Argentina! Maravilla para disfrutar!!!
Maravilhoso!!! Esplêndido!!!!! Grande Robben.
Sim,ele e muito muito grande!ele e o melhor!
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!
The organ solo in the first tune is terrific too. Very expressive to the melody of the song!
Completly agree
Excellent !!! d'écouter cette musique
à Paris
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!
OMG what a band!
Love Robben's proclivity for minor key/chord blues.
So special......this was great......
Мастер! Великий талант, берет такие вкусные аккорды !!!
A pure joy!
primo! Thanks for making this great talent available!
@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.
This guy is a GIANT!
Le concert parfait, la coolitude inspirée, y'a rien à jeter!
grandissimo Robben,sei il top del modern blues!
From Ukiah high school to the Yellowjackets. What a strange trip it's been!
Yep. . Charles Ford Band.. Been a fan about that long.
Awesome concert.
Brannen Temple is the drummer, played on Eric Burdons` 2009 European Tour & I think with Joe Satriani on the G3 tour 2006
Robben Ford Class A !
He really is and I love the guys style! He wears great shoes too!!
Fantastico Robben, lo ascolti e non ti stufa mai!
Un maestro de la guitarra electrica. De los mejores de todos los tiempos
For sure he is
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
Hooked since the first YellowJackets release
Hooked since the Charles Ford Band, late '70's
Philip ETIENNE
Check Robben at infinity Hall 2015.
Very good sound and great band. Pure delice......
what dynamic solo , fruity , smoothly , a good work .
a awesome presence on stage !
great show, a lot to learn from
These cats have some serious cook!
A great class act!
The funkiest blues ever? God damned shit is groovy!
He signed my cd Tiger Walk after The Birchmere show in Washington DC. 2003
thanks!
I need the playlist ! plz!!
SPETTACOLARIII!!!!!
The keyboardist, Louis Pardini is now in the group "Chicago"
scratches my itch like no other.
Great show. Thanks so much for posting!
Me to... Don't get any better....
One of the best…
The twang & phrasing 🤘💯
Also: who can dislike this? Christ, who are those people...?