Michael your death has hurt us so hard. Your gifted skill as a guitarist and teacher were only matched by your lovely easy charm and humour. You had so much more to give, you left the party far too early. A huge void is left behind in the guitarist community. R.I.P
@@randomguitarnote8887 Visually it looks like A minor pentatonic stuff. Edit: I just played along with it. It's indeed A minor pentatonic. You can sprinkle in some A Aeolian as well very effectively.
@@highwaystar3780 he was a real talent and seemed so humble. If you haven't already seen them, check out his videos on how to play Jeff Beck...those really shine and made me a Michael Casswell fan.
The nod at the end was Joe communicating to do a turn-around to end the jam. Not taking anything away from your comment its still valid, just felt compelled to point that out & now I feel like a know it all. Sorry if it comes off that way, not my intention
I said it when he was alive and I'll say it now he's resting. That was one of the best improvisations I've ever heard. It blew Joe's very nice contribution out of the water. The variation, the emphasis on certain notes, the tone, the technique. Amazing. I've been coming back here for years. Brilliant.
Still miss you Michael. Never met you but your playing does the talking. Love your guitar playing and your teaching. You were a unique and special player. Thanks for everything you gave us. RIP.
Hearing the news today, I tried to think how many hours of his RUclips videos and lessons I've watched through the years and how he may have, unnoticeably to him, delicately influenced me. Our playing styles are by no means similar, but still, some of his things embedded into my playing, without even me realising before writing this comment. Thank you, Michael. Rest in Peace.
Over years and years I come back to this masterpiece of these two absolute legends.... Never can I quench my thirst for these incredible melodies... Out of this world... R.I.P. Michael
MC was one of underrated guitarist, he’s very creative and skillful..but i agree JB acted like a true gentleman, he was being himself and acknowledge that MC a good blues player as well..if you guys have seen the video MC played with GG, you can clearly see GG was kind of struggling in that video, never seen guthrie gets so nervous
I never get tired of watching (and listening) to these two outstanding guitarist play in this video. I would love to have a recording of this duet. This is how you respect your craft.
Bonamassa is so precise it's fantastic, and Michael Casswell's little switch from tapping to the whammy on 3:15 sounds so good to my ears. Great players
LA90004 Michael Casswell's input has been bothering me for a couple of days because it reminded me of someone else. Then tonight, it came to me... Steve Lukather. If Luke had been sitting in on this, I'd say his improvised-take would have been very close to Michael's.
Makes me very sad that I'll never get to chat with or try and poach licks from Mike again. Kudos to Joe for being a sport and giving him the chance to shine too. A class act.
I think we knew what to expect with Bonamassa here, we know how complete as a blues guitarist he truly is. For someone like me, who knew of Michael but wasnt as previously interested, this was a massive pleasant surprise for me. Props Caswell, some serious chops
@@cgavin1 In the same way that someone like Slash copied their heroes? Pretty sure he inspired millions of people. JB has inspired countless guitar players, he is almost single handedly keeping this music alive.
such an expressive instrument . great playing by michael . g3 qualities there ... joe your a legend ... thank you both for sharing your talents with us
Michael and Joe rippin' it up. Regardless of Joe's comment at the end, they both rocked big-time. It's vids like these that keeps me striving on the guitar.
So interesting on these fabulous clips that so many people want to pick apart guys who are obviously wickedly talented in their own unique ways. Just sit back and enjoy!
As fast and proficient as JB is I still have yet to hear real, heart felt, bonafide soul coming from his playing. He has everything else in spades but no soul. Casswell's got it.
Don't quit,keep moving forward. These guys & all others will tell you it takes time to get like they are. Everybody is different. Don't fret if your not lie them.You are you, just enjoy playing & loving music. Pass the passion to the next generation.
Mike's playing was great but what I liked the most was how he falters a bit. Its like he's not used to having to try so hard. That is why great artists of any discipline *need* other great artists to drive them forward.
well said I agree and I think Joe does too after his last comment..i also liked the way Michael varied his tone thru the use of his pick and when he used his fingers and the whammy bar..
Bonamassas sound related so much to BB King, never.forget your roots. Really cool Jam mann, hard not to get discouraged as a guitar player with playing like that
Michael your death has hurt us so hard. Your gifted skill as a guitarist and teacher were only matched by your lovely easy charm and humour. You had so much more to give, you left the party far too early. A huge void is left behind in the guitarist community. R.I.P
How did he die?
SWIMMING ACCIDENT TRAGIC...RIP BROTHER.
2 years on and his presence is still missed.
I liked Michael’s guitar playing. And, he was a great teacher. It is hard to find good teachers.
I come back to this to listen to Michael Casswell. He really kills it here…I’ve stolen a couple of his licks here and there for sure.
Same, would you happen to know what scale is being used here?
@@randomguitarnote8887 Visually it looks like A minor pentatonic stuff.
Edit: I just played along with it. It's indeed A minor pentatonic. You can sprinkle in some A Aeolian as well very effectively.
@@craiglizt8074 thanks man!
Didn't even know about Mike till I saw Brian May Resurrection Live concert couple of yrs ago. Those Solos blow me away.....So sad ! Rip
@@highwaystar3780 he was a real talent and seemed so humble. If you haven't already seen them, check out his videos on how to play Jeff Beck...those really shine and made me a Michael Casswell fan.
What a cracking jam session: JB nodding appreciatively after MC's solo and his comment at the end was pure class.
You stole my comment, dude!
The nod at the end was Joe communicating to do a turn-around to end the jam. Not taking anything away from your comment its still valid, just felt compelled to point that out & now I feel like a know it all. Sorry if it comes off that way, not my intention
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It's just like Joe said "With a guitarist like this... why do you need me?"... :)
Just amazing, I never tire of watching this jam...
I said it when he was alive and I'll say it now he's resting. That was one of the best improvisations I've ever heard. It blew Joe's very nice contribution out of the water. The variation, the emphasis on certain notes, the tone, the technique. Amazing. I've been coming back here for years. Brilliant.
Aside from all of this being amazing, Mike's rhythm playing is absolutely sensational here, rip to a true guitar legend
I have never seen Joe where he doesn't deflect praise to who hies playing with. Love that. He really is a humble, but confident guy.
JOP HAS NOTHING TO PROVE TO ANYOINE.
Still miss you Michael. Never met you but your playing does the talking. Love your guitar playing and your teaching. You were a unique and special player. Thanks for everything you gave us. RIP.
I like Joe's comment at the end.......and I'm inclined to agree.
And now then have him
Typical of Joe ,very humble,appreciative of others talents.
Best guitar instructor i learnt with ever. his touch feel and tone were just mesmerizing. RIP michael miss you buddy.
Great playing everywhere but Michael Casswell really smoked, that was sensational!!!
Hearing the news today, I tried to think how many hours of his RUclips videos and lessons I've watched through the years and how he may have, unnoticeably to him, delicately influenced me. Our playing styles are by no means similar, but still, some of his things embedded into my playing, without even me realising before writing this comment. Thank you, Michael. Rest in Peace.
I really liked Casswell's solo
Caswell is my hero! Best underrated player in the world :)
rest in peace ... "the virtuoso" michael ...
안지환 just saying, but I think you're quite handsome.
ugh
One of the most beautifull jams on the net
Michael is a storyteller on the guitar. Amazing phrasing.
Was
Thank you Michael, i Will never forget you man!! ❤
fuckin hell!, BOTH top class, they should get together and do something.
The world has lost another great being. Rest in peace Mike. May the good Lord accept your soul.
Over years and years I come back to this masterpiece of these two absolute legends.... Never can I quench my thirst for these incredible melodies... Out of this world...
R.I.P. Michael
Still here to listen this....feel so magic and unique
Joe Bonamassa he is my guitar player I cannot stop loving his guitar blues chords progression
Caswell is clearly an awesome guitarist. So much technique.
Man! What can we say? Taste,style, historical knowledge of the blues, and feel. We are so privileged to hear both these gentlemen together.
Wow ...
Joe is simply amazing.
Mike's got some serious terrific chops.
I have to come back and re visit this from time to time. Michael was a truly gifted player, taken from us much too soon. Rest in peace brother.
Could anyone match Michael's generosity in this playing, it was a wonderful moment.
Incredible playing, they compliment each other very well.
Still sad as I’ve watched Michael do these videos from years ago…just a reminder how fragile life is…..enjoy everyday ….RIP Michael 😢
Both are awesome. And they have different styles, which is very good. Also, JB acted like a true gentlemen here.
***** Absolutely, and a pleasure to see.
Juan_RockGuitar JB is a total well mannered human being. I wish there were more like him in todays youth. Both are very humble men. RIP MC
MC was one of underrated guitarist, he’s very creative and skillful..but i agree JB acted like a true gentleman, he was being himself and acknowledge that MC a good blues player as well..if you guys have seen the video MC played with GG, you can clearly see GG was kind of struggling in that video, never seen guthrie gets so nervous
Wow - casswell is phenomenal
Both fantastic players but I was astounded by Michael Caswell here - just stunning - not very often Joe gets blown away - but he did this time.
I never get tired of watching (and listening) to these two outstanding guitarist play in this video. I would love to have a recording of this duet. This is how you respect your craft.
Two great players and nice guys !!!!
I like how both styles are both traditional, and yet now so yet they both have feeling in their own way. So awesome.
Bonamassa is so precise it's fantastic, and Michael Casswell's little switch from tapping to the whammy on 3:15 sounds so good to my ears. Great players
Hearing Caswell improv is a whole trip! Superb guitarist in a league of it's own. Rest in power Michael Caswell.
One of my favorite videos on youtube.
This was as much Casswell's video as it was Bonamassa's.
LA90004 Michael Casswell's input has been bothering me for a couple of days because it reminded me of someone else. Then tonight, it came to me... Steve Lukather. If Luke had been sitting in on this, I'd say his improvised-take would have been very close to Michael's.
+Peter Marshall he's Luke and Beck influenced, great player as well
+LA90004 Caswell showed Bonamassa right up.
+Harry Morris meh his faster stuff was a bit messy and unarticulated
Mox_au ? His legato technique is incredible. The phrasing isn't sloppy, it's peng
Makes me very sad that I'll never get to chat with or try and poach licks from Mike again. Kudos to Joe for being a sport and giving him the chance to shine too. A class act.
Joe Bonamassa!Great Blues!
Too much talent in one room. Michael and Joe are awesome.
I must've listened to this at least 1000 times
I think we knew what to expect with Bonamassa here, we know how complete as a blues guitarist he truly is. For someone like me, who knew of Michael but wasnt as previously interested, this was a massive pleasant surprise for me. Props Caswell, some serious chops
So sad that we lost Michael
I love how they understand each other through music and make those perfect transitions.
Rest in peace Michael.
Sad to hear about Michael's passing...
I re-visit this epic jam every once and a while. R.I.P. Michael Caswell. 🤘🤘😇😇😇
As a drummer, I find this extremely fun to play along to.
Wait till I tell my friends that I jammed with Joe Bonamassa!
Saw Michael play with East Of Java a few times. He was great fun to jam with too. Very much missed by many.
The way Joe plays what he plays is amazing, the tone, the phrasing etc. Caswell is a little more creative with his licks, both brilliant
WOW awesome!! Came here for Joe and found another awesome player!! Michael Casswell, you have a beautiful style, man!
Casswell had taste and skills, a well rounded player I've enjoyed and been inspired by. RIP
Joe is more guitarist than I perceived. His blues licks are top shelf. Mike holds his own and gets the nod from Joe!!
Bonamassa has a perfect blend of Clapton, Eric Johnson and Jimmy Page, feels like 4 different guitarists are playing one of his solos. Sounds great.
I find him so boring
But who will refer to Joe as an influence? He's just a tribute act. Never done anything original.
@@cgavin1 In the same way that someone like Slash copied their heroes? Pretty sure he inspired millions of people. JB has inspired countless guitar players, he is almost single handedly keeping this music alive.
@@cgavin1 who says you have to make original music to make good MUSIC. He is an amazing musician. Dumb ass excuse for hating for real
You must be drunk there's absolutely zero Jimmy plagiarist in Bonamassa!
Such a warm tone....sounds awesome..
This is the best I have ever heard Michael Caswell play - I think he did really well here...
Another incredible talent gone way to early. This vid was the one with I discovered how you were an inspired artist. What a loss. RIP Mike Casswell...
Today, as yesterday, I come back here to listen you, Michael. Your sound lives 💗
Thanks for still listening-we do too ❤️
same, Michael still lives on. Definitely an inspiration.
such an expressive instrument . great playing by michael . g3 qualities there ... joe your a legend ... thank you both for sharing your talents with us
What a sound playing very well done
Michael and Joe rippin' it up. Regardless of Joe's comment at the end, they both rocked big-time. It's vids like these that keeps me striving on the guitar.
Casswell is great here.
James Tyler - the guitar sounds great, but that head stock is the stuff of nightmares!
Love the colour though
agreed %100
Play one! You'll get over the headstock real quick!
Taste is subjective, but I couldn't agree more. Butt ugly. I'd sand it and have in painted
@@lkeithf agreed. Phenomenal guitars.
So interesting on these fabulous clips that so many people want to pick apart guys who are obviously wickedly talented in their own unique ways. Just sit back and enjoy!
as fast a joe bonamassa plays i can still hear his Clapton influenced lines!! how amazing!
I've never been moved by JB's playing until today. Damn dude!
That was just lovely! Thank you both, Joe and Michael, for showing us how it's done: with class and style! :)
each of this guitar heros has there own spirit in this composition..both are just different...and amazing....respect ....
Joe killed it. One of the best out there right now.
awesome musicians both, RIP Michael Caswell.
Two guitarists listening to each other, that’s the most impressive thing here... and in this age.
Im always pleased by Michael's performances in these jam sessions
i love Michael's face at the end! Speaks volumes for Joe!
Amazing Michael Caswell
❤️
Both brilliant, one of my favourite jams...
Mitchels tone is so good
Dima Samukha who the fuck is Mitchel?
As fast and proficient as JB is I still have yet to hear real, heart felt, bonafide soul coming from his playing. He has everything else in spades but no soul. Casswell's got it.
MR Bonamassa love your playing fantastic thanks
Mike is intimidated by no one, great player... would love to hear more of this stuff.
Don't quit,keep moving forward. These guys & all others will tell you it takes time to get like they are. Everybody is different. Don't fret if your not lie them.You are you, just enjoy playing & loving music. Pass the passion to the next generation.
Still one of the best blues jams here on the net, ever!! Such a shame that Michael is no longer with us. RIP
Is Joe using the Marshall class 5 combo?
Rest in peace Michael + Loved your music...
One of the very best guitar jams out there
can't stop listening to this.
Two breathtaking players but on this occasion I found Mike's playing more interesting.
Mike's playing was great but what I liked the most was how he falters a bit. Its like he's not used to having to try so hard. That is why great artists of any discipline *need* other great artists to drive them forward.
Bloody heel Mike, you really held your own there, I'd have crapped my self!
My gosh I love you. Glad to go to his concert here in Dusseldorf
kudos to both and to the rhythm section from each player especially!
This is the best pure guitar video I've seen in a while.
Joe showing off his 59 Les Paul and he gets wasted by Mike Caswell - just love it - Caswell's phrasing is just stunning.
I love this video. I come back and play it every couple weeks.
Great progression being played by Mr Casswell
Michael was one one of the greats,he is sorely missed
RIP Michael. You will be missed :(
well said I agree and I think Joe does too after his last comment..i also liked the way Michael varied his tone thru the use of his pick and when he used his fingers and the whammy bar..
Bonamassas sound related so much to BB King, never.forget your roots. Really cool Jam mann, hard not to get discouraged as a guitar player with playing like that
I think that is Joe's '59 he is playing. "The Skinner Burst" Wow, what a tone. Ive watched this over and over. Awesome!!