In every genre of music or specific instrument category, there are people who stand out from the crowd so much that they are almost without peer. Jerry Douglas is one of them. Sort of like, "There's Jerry, and then there's everybody else."
Jerry is one of my greatest inspirations as a player for my life... and I've been playing guitar of one kind or another for 35 years... then I got to meet hem. He is as gracious and considerate as he is talented. And, because of his encouragement I'm now working with the Dobro... inspiring. :)
Just seen this man up at Telluride Bluegrass Festival and he is beyond amazing!! If you ever have a chance to see him, GO!! If it's a few states away, even better....road trip!!!
He is hands down the very best to have, or will ever, play the resignator guitar, otherwise known as the dobro. Thank you Jerry, please keep playing. Nothing but love from the Top Of TEXAS
He's an amazing talent. He makes the dobro sound like many more instruments than one, and the music he makes is SO expressive! It's amazing how he moves from one piece to another while making it sound effortless. And I just love "Monkey Let The Hogs Out"!!
For me it was the other way around - I saw that he was featured when I checked the album out and I was like "YAY JERRY DOUGLAS!". Seems to happen more and more often these days with various artists. :3
jerry 'flux" douglas is a musicians musician, he isnt limited to bluegrass, folk, blues, jazz or rock,,he can play it all, Ive been watching him since we were both 18 yrs old at the bluegrass festivals with jd crowe, then the whites,, a very nice friendly man, down to earth,, but magical!
Dunno if you ever got a complete answer on this, but Dobros (and their metal-bodied cousins the Nationals) and other resonator guitars can be played the way JD is doing it---this is standard for dobro, face-up and addressed vertically, with action way high (who needs frets?) and strings very tense (better for slide), or held like guitar, which is the most common way you see Nationals played, with or without slide. (continued)
I play bluegrass dobro in open g and so tried a similar lick but it didnt sound right so i tuned to open d and it sounded bit better. Id love to be able to play like jerry!
He is on several of the Alison Krauss and Union Station videos. Hes on Maybe, Let Me Touch You For Awhile, The Lucky One, New Favorite, Restless, Goodbye is All We Have and If I Didn't Know Any better. I think hes in Steel Rails and I've Got That Old Feeling as well.
(continued) Either guitar can be set up (except for square-neck Dobros) with action low enough to fret if that's your preference; but nobody can effectively fret a high- and tight-strung Dobro. That's strictly for slide work.
Well actually! I just recently got the Mr Jerry Douglas to sign my resonator guitar, along with a few pointers and a picture! I have also played it in front of a crowd a few times in the past few weeks. So overall, quite well!
Well, I will admit I am no Jerry Douglas... yet. but I have made progress and will be playing a song in front of a crowd with a small band :) one step at a time!
16 years later and I still come back here, what a great talent!
In every genre of music or specific instrument category, there are people who stand out from the crowd so much that they are almost without peer. Jerry Douglas is one of them. Sort of like, "There's Jerry, and then there's everybody else."
canadianroot: no "Sort of like" about it! There IS Jerry, and then everybody else. Peerless on Dobro...
Amen
Then there is josh graves and everybody else* Jerry is a close second though
Jerry is one of my greatest inspirations as a player for my life... and I've been playing guitar of one kind or another for 35 years... then I got to meet hem. He is as gracious and considerate as he is talented. And, because of his encouragement I'm now working with the Dobro... inspiring. :)
Until you try and play this instrument will you appreciate how amazing his playing is. Well done
Even with frets I can't do anything substantial. Let alone with just a bar.
Jerry Douglass - simply the best!!
Just seen this man up at Telluride Bluegrass Festival and he is beyond amazing!! If you ever have a chance to see him, GO!! If it's a few states away, even better....road trip!!!
I saw him live, in a small setting, when all he had out was one cassette tape. I have been in love with his music ever since. He is a Master!
I Love this. I'll forever be a Jerry Douglas fan!
Jerry will always be the Dobro master
the GOAT
I absolutely love it! I can't get enough of Jerry's Dobro playing.
listen to jerry duo with pandit vishwa mohan bhatt overtones and stained glass,missipi mud,bourbon and rose water, resurrication,
Love the Allman brothers tribute little Martha, one of my favorite. Thanks
Sublime, can listen to him all day
Finally got my Dobro yesterday :) going to be playing like this in no time ;P
And did you? :)
😂😂😂😂
He is hands down the very best to have, or will ever, play the resignator guitar, otherwise known as the dobro. Thank you Jerry, please keep playing. Nothing but love from the Top Of TEXAS
this guy is just incredible, what a talent, what a feel - not sure even someone like Ry Cooder at his peak could pull off something like this ..
Oh, I think they're both great in their own right. Douglas is awesome, and I love Cooder for his sound too.
Mad-props for a GOAT Dobro-man!!!
So darn good!!
Dobro is very very cool, luv the tune!
Fuce
I have to show this to all my teenage friends. Maybe they will finally understand why I like this kind of music.
One word...amazing!
I heard him play this medley when I saw AKUS in Lewisburg West Virginia. I love the way he works Little Martha in. Hes always been a favorite of mine.
He's an amazing talent. He makes the dobro sound like many more instruments than one, and the music he makes is SO expressive! It's amazing how he moves from one piece to another while making it sound effortless. And I just love "Monkey Let The Hogs Out"!!
it,s so amazing. Jerry ist the best. Best wishes from the westcoast from germany. Mike
Jerry's fingers are like buttlerfly wings. He is so gifted ... there is just no-one like him.
Awesome JD, just awesome !
Alison Kraus and the Union Station would be incomplete w/o Jerry.. no doubt.
A great master!
Not only a virtuoso, but tasteful playing till the last note. :-)
and maybe the best musician in the world too.. amazing talent!
This Guy! Seriously Such Talent :-) if I could play Dobro even half as good as this I would be so Happy
This video is Freakin awesome!!!!! Jerry D. is the man!!!! thx 4 the great sound quality tomtscotland great vid
Simply amazing!
Awesome. Love that sweet intro
Good beyond description! thanks for posting this. what a master!
mumford & sons feat. jerry dougglas brought me here. this is awesome!!
For me it was the other way around - I saw that he was featured when I checked the album out and I was like "YAY JERRY DOUGLAS!". Seems to happen more and more often these days with various artists. :3
Congratulations!!! You have won a medal!!!!
MMM Love that little Allman brothers lick he threw in!
Specifically "Little Martha". The bros. would be proud.
I met Jerry last night. Very nice man!
OMG! Holy Cow! Yeee Hah! I can't stop the tears! Thank you so much!
jerry 'flux" douglas is a musicians musician, he isnt limited to bluegrass, folk, blues, jazz or rock,,he can play it all, Ive been watching him since we were both 18 yrs old at the bluegrass festivals with jd crowe, then the whites,, a very nice friendly man, down to earth,, but magical!
Gotta be the best I've heard!
Holy shit. That sound is awesome.
Good Luck. I'm getting one soon and hope to be at least half this good.
Jerry je mojster te kitare. Prav posebno doživetje je poslušati ga. Imam vse njegove albume. Vsaka mu čast...
Outstanding!
Dunno if you ever got a complete answer on this, but Dobros (and their metal-bodied cousins the Nationals) and other resonator guitars can be played the way JD is doing it---this is standard for dobro, face-up and addressed vertically, with action way high (who needs frets?) and strings very tense (better for slide), or held like guitar, which is the most common way you see Nationals played, with or without slide. (continued)
THE BEST!!!
Ah, obvioulsy a man of great eloquence as well a impressive musical intellect.
Lots of Jerry Douglas on the Get Low soundtrack!! Wonderful Sounds!!
I play bluegrass dobro in open g and so tried a similar lick but it didnt sound right so i tuned to open d and it sounded bit better. Id love to be able to play like jerry!
I've long believed just that!
Wow, what a player. Amazing.
He threw in "Little Martha" at the end. I think I might be crying.
I like metal, rock, classical, country, all real music......but this is unreal.
Hail to the king, baby.(yes, evil dead)
Just magic
thats awsome , good playing man!!
I just had omelette and chips for dinner. Delicious!
Amazing !
Who in their right mind would give that a thumbs-down is beyond me.
I love Jerry Douglas. I named my last cat after him (and my current cat is named Bela).
The best ever !!
He's a bloody showoff, and aren't we glad he is?
bernie mcdonald Maybe so, but he's got the mettle to back it up!
Wowowow! This is awesome! :-)
Very nice!!
I'm a fan...what can I say
America's best dobro player. :)
I love it
He is on several of the Alison Krauss and Union Station videos. Hes on Maybe, Let Me Touch You For Awhile, The Lucky One, New Favorite, Restless, Goodbye is All We Have and If I Didn't Know Any better. I think hes in Steel Rails and I've Got That Old Feeling as well.
How dobros must yearn to be touched by Jerry Douglas...
he's the best in the world
Realy a Great Master of guitar. Jerry is a Genius!
Jerry Douglas is GOD.
that's MISTER MASTER JERRY DOUGLAS!
You're right - good tip, thanks!
Imagine Jerry Douglas collaborating with Derek Trucks. So much gorgeous slide work!
(continued) Either guitar can be set up (except for square-neck Dobros) with action low enough to fret if that's your preference; but nobody can effectively fret a high- and tight-strung Dobro. That's strictly for slide work.
i heard somewhere that he was regarded as one of the finest musicians in the world
great stuff!
I have officially titled this man the "Dobro dictator'.
Wicked sick.
the best
what a virtuoso JD is.
He did an album called "changing Chanels". Super cool if you can find it.
so impressive. and i don't usually enjoy this kind of music!
@bigroy38 He's also her producer.
2019??
Jerry douglas is the best that has ever lived and slayes dragons in hell with his axe and fears nothing!
I Love 'Little Martha ' by allman Bros. and Dickie Betts....
00:25 haha japan fusion trance sound
AWESOME VIDEO!
Well actually! I just recently got the Mr Jerry Douglas to sign my resonator guitar, along with a few pointers and a picture! I have also played it in front of a crowd a few times in the past few weeks. So overall, quite well!
Medley is correct!
that's 4:19 of my life that i would love to rewind and do again.
3 people didn't dislike jerry douglas... 3 people disliked the fact they cant play like ol jerry does :)
AND THAT'S HOW YOU DO IT.
seen him live - Jerry is the same, only better
a very funny guy onstage as well
He's playing a medley of three songs, hence the length.
Whoa no way... adding some Duane Allman (Little Martha) in there
It does say "Medley" which means a meld of several tunes....
Wild West calling over there!!
The 33 people who disliked this are frustrated Dobro players.
Well, I will admit I am no Jerry Douglas... yet. but I have made progress and will be playing a song in front of a crowd with a small band :) one step at a time!
I tried to learn Dobro. Problem I had was that I wanted to play just like him. So I had had to put it down for a while.
From 0:02:14 to 0:03:24 is "Little Martha", by the legendary Duane Allman, the unequaled Mt. Everest of slide guitar.