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.
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.
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
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.
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 RUclips 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 RUclips 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.
I love his style! Jerry is the legend
Thank you very much for the very inspiring video! Love the way you play!
This is the best harmonica player's story I've heard yet.
Wow just seen that Eric Clapton concert at Filmore what a talent amazing thank you Jerry ✌️
Jerry's a good dude...GREAT harp player..especially Chicago style
Jerry Portnoy grande musico de gaita acompanhou o grande Senhor e mestre o Rei dos Blues Muddy Waters
Great 🎼🎶😎❤️
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 !!
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
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 RUclips.
Not saying one is better than the other, but...check him out
Jerry Portnoy of the best harmonics
Thank you, Mr. Portnoy.
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
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.
Jerry is one of the greatest !
Great Interview. Jerry Is a gentleman. Thanks Hohner. I love your marine band harps most.
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.
What a wonderful man indeed!
The highlight of a genius : 5:45. True Masters are always humble . The others: noises…
Mr Portnoy, you are the best.
Fred Lima
James cotton an Jerry Portnoy
Masters of Muddy style
Dat voice...
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....
Portnoy like Sugar Ray schooled all others ever to tour Nova Scotia.. with Muddy in 81, with own band about '90
Maxwell street is where Aretha Franklin has the diner 😁
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 RUclips 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 RUclips 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.