Jesse Ed Davis...what a great guitarist and person. I saw him twice in Seattle luckily. He was playing lead guitar in Taj Mahal's band. Tore the place up at the old Eagles Auditorium. I caught him a few years later in Ballard. Jesse was a truly gifted player. Ripped thru Six Days on the Road....taking no prisoners. No wonder everyone wanted him to play in their bands. RIP Jesse. Thanks, Walter
Hey Walter---- what a great video. What a wonderful tribute to Jesse Ed Davis. This is why I love RUclips. to be able to connect with people like you and hear your stories. I've been a huge Jesse Ed Davis fan since I first heard the Taj Mahal records back in the late '60s and early '70s and immediately got hooked on his playing. He was a fantastic guitar player and musician and it's no wonder all those rock superstars admired him so much. His influence is huge and it's great there's till people like you to keep his memory alive.
Dear mr. Trout, the first time I saw you perform was an outdoor show in Albany New York. It was a beautiful day, I was right in front of the stage. I kind of stand out in a crowd because I’m tall, you walked right to the edge of the stage, did a quick riff on the guitar looked at me and so you guys ready? And you blew us all away! It was a great show! I thank you for that! Peace and good health to you and your loved ones.
If you go to his show he'll tell you stories thru the show.and after the show he greets everyone who stays after to meet him. And it's not just hey how are you... He spends 5 minutes with every single person.hes a great guy.
Thank you for sharing those great stories. I recently moved from Texas to a town near Norman and am fascinated by how much great music originated in the red dirt round here. The Oklahoma wind lifts it into the jet stream. Jesse Ed Davis was taken away too soon.
Great reminiscence Walter. I first became aware of Jesse Ed Davis on hearing Taj Mahal's eponymous first album way back in 1967. Jesse's slide guitar on that record was amazing, especially on Statesboro Blues. George Harrison was an admirer of Jesse, and he invited Jesse to join him along with Dylan, Clapton, Leon Russell, Ringo Starr and Billy Preston on the famous Concert for Bangla Desh in Madison Square Garden in 1971. That is an example of how much Jesse was respected by his peers.
Jessie Ed is why I play a Tele - to this day. I discovered Jessie Ed Davis just about the time you met him. An older friend gave me that first Taj album! I was hooked. Peace
KUDUS for such a great memoriam. There's nothing like oral tradition-it's where Jesse is from-thanks fro adding to that tradition, you've passed his "story" on. He had a story to tell and people who heard it could' get enough. Thanks for sharing your experiences, he was a gifted man
Taj Mahal on his recording of “Six Days on the Road” calls out “Mr Davis!” when it’s time for Jesse Ed to take a lead. It was hard to find info on people like Jesse Ed Davis way back then, so it was years later when I learned about him and his greatness. I’m so sorry to have missed out when he was on the scene. Now, with all the great online avenues to see and hear him and find people like you talking about him, my life is enriched. Thank you for your great stories and descriptions. Hey, I got a guitar lesson out of your talk, too. Downstrokes on the boogie beat. I’ll never get anywhere near his or your vibrato, but I will steal that heavy-lifting joke. Let’s see, where’s my wife....
Jesse was a great influence on so many guitar players it's unreal..he's been in my top ten since I heard him with Taj Mahal..Duane Allman who influenced many players himself was a Jesse Ed Davis fan..listened to Jesse's licks in Statesboro Blues with Taj then listen to Duane's version especially the Live at the Fillmore East version..Jesse should always be remembered as the great player he was..
That was a beautiful tribute Walter❤️
Walter you have a gift for storytelling. I love your tribute.
Jesse Ed Davis...what a great guitarist and person. I saw him twice in Seattle luckily. He was playing lead guitar in Taj Mahal's band. Tore the place up at the old Eagles Auditorium. I caught him a few years later in Ballard. Jesse was a truly gifted player. Ripped thru Six Days on the Road....taking no prisoners. No wonder everyone wanted him to play in their bands. RIP Jesse. Thanks, Walter
Wow thanks for being so generous and sharing your experience in music with Jesse fantastic you're a lucky cat
Hey Walter---- what a great video. What a wonderful tribute to Jesse Ed Davis. This is why I love RUclips. to be able to connect with people like you and hear your stories. I've been a huge Jesse Ed Davis fan since I first heard the Taj Mahal records back in the late '60s and early '70s and immediately got hooked on his playing. He was a fantastic guitar player and musician and it's no wonder all those rock superstars admired him so much. His influence is huge and it's great there's till people like you to keep his memory alive.
Dear mr. Trout, the first time I saw you perform was an outdoor show in Albany New York. It was a beautiful day, I was right in front of the stage. I kind of stand out in a crowd because I’m tall, you walked right to the edge of the stage, did a quick riff on the guitar looked at me and so you guys ready? And you blew us all away! It was a great show! I thank you for that! Peace and good health to you and your loved ones.
Beautiful. Thank you.
wow ! Thank you for sharing Walter
You tell a great story Walter... respect to Jesse
If you go to his show he'll tell you stories thru the show.and after the show he greets everyone who stays after to meet him. And it's not just hey how are you... He spends 5 minutes with every single person.hes a great guy.
Thank you for sharing those great stories. I recently moved from Texas to a town near Norman and am fascinated by how much great music originated in the red dirt round here. The Oklahoma wind lifts it into the jet stream. Jesse Ed Davis was taken away too soon.
Brilliant remembrances Walter.... I really enjoyed hearing them. BTW - Greetings from New Jersey !
Beautiful story! And thanks for sharing. JED Forever!!
Great reminiscence Walter. I first became aware of Jesse Ed Davis on hearing Taj Mahal's eponymous first album way back in 1967. Jesse's slide guitar on that record was amazing, especially on Statesboro Blues. George Harrison was an admirer of Jesse, and he invited Jesse to join him along with Dylan, Clapton, Leon Russell, Ringo Starr and Billy Preston on the famous Concert for Bangla Desh in Madison Square Garden in 1971. That is an example of how much Jesse was respected by his peers.
Extraordinary tribute.
Thank You for sharing your memories of a good friend.
Wonderful story my friend!
Thank you so much for sharing this!
Great story, brother. Thank you.
When people ask why anyone would use the neck pickup on a Telecaster, I just point them to 'Bacon Fat' by Taj Mahal.
Jazz players use the neck p/u too
That was great, thanks for sharing, Walter. God bless!
A very nice tribute and remembrance. "Walter, can you carry my 'gear'?"
Thank you
Sounds like he was a true friend. That they were both friends to each other. So many good stories.
Thanks Walter and thank you Jesse Ed Davis.
1:51 mins discussion about vibrato. Jesse Ed Davis truly is the Andres Segovia of the electric geetar. Mark my words. ;)
Thank you😎
Jessie Ed is why I play a Tele - to this day. I discovered Jessie Ed Davis just about the time you met him. An older friend gave me that first Taj album! I was hooked.
Peace
Wow, what a great video. Walter is such a nice guy. Thank you Walter!
Great Story ..Respect ! :)
Thank you so much Walter
this is beautiful, Walter
Love this!!!!
KUDUS for such a great memoriam. There's nothing like oral tradition-it's where Jesse is from-thanks fro adding to that tradition, you've passed his "story" on. He had a story to tell and people who heard it could' get enough. Thanks for sharing your experiences, he was a gifted man
Cool success story!
I'd like to hear Jessie's telephone message tape that he gave Walter. What a legacy tape!
right on... that would be choice... also no copyright issues.
I've posted the one left by John Lennon on two of Jesse's Facebook tribute walls.
@@lauragaron148 which Facebook groups specifically?
@@MattHamann89 JED Appreciation Society and JED Fans.
Walter, thank you for that beautiful tribute, do you think we could ever hear Jesse's phone message tape?
I've posted the one left by John Lennon on two of Jesse's Facebook tribute walls.
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Love brother
one of my very favorites. first saw him at a high school gym in the Valley w Taj
He could make a good song great.
magnifique et triste à la fois
today is his birthday !!!
Hay Walt!
I caught you many you ago pounding that Strat in Iowa at the Blues Cellar.
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Taj Mahal on his recording of “Six Days on the Road” calls out “Mr Davis!” when it’s time for Jesse Ed to take a lead. It was hard to find info on people like Jesse Ed Davis way back then, so it was years later when I learned about him and his greatness. I’m so sorry to have missed out when he was on the scene. Now, with all the great online avenues to see and hear him and find people like you talking about him, my life is enriched. Thank you for your great stories and descriptions. Hey, I got a guitar lesson out of your talk, too. Downstrokes on the boogie beat. I’ll never get anywhere near his or your vibrato, but I will steal that heavy-lifting joke. Let’s see, where’s my wife....
Actually Taj summoned Mr. Davis on Bacon Fat
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Its gotta be down strokes!
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Jesse was a great influence on so many guitar players it's unreal..he's been in my top ten since I heard him with Taj Mahal..Duane Allman who influenced many players himself was a Jesse Ed Davis fan..listened to Jesse's licks in Statesboro Blues with Taj then listen to Duane's version especially the Live at the Fillmore East version..Jesse should always be remembered as the great player he was..
Thank you