Oh man, this is world class. He combines so many scales in a relaxed cool way, never leaves the bluesy sound. For some of those licks, you could study a day. Sounds fresh all the time. Great amount of respect!
I agree and the main thing for me is he plays tasty licks that never sound boring - and he plays chord tones as the changes go by in a fluent manner. Incredible
Josh looks like a cool Amish dude named Jebediah who quietly snuck out of his dairy farm in Pennsylvania to play some killer guitar before he's back to churning butter the next morning.
The guy who plays rhythm guitar to Joe Bonamassa...🤓😍🤩🤩🤩🤩 #JoshSmith - what a beast!! Took a little break from work, and my jaw would not stop dropping when I started to listen to this - not the first time, not the second time... Knew him before, but he never ceases to amaze me... So much class, finesse, tone, taste, feel, awareness and command. Hashtag "How to make a song of 11+ minutes in a trio not boring a single second!" Would have loved to sit in on this one for 45 seconds or so on the unused Hammond there to stumble off after with the smile of my life... Unbelievable... What a great band working together as one. Humbling...
As a jazzguitar I love Josh Smith s playing,what a timing he has,and he finish his lines like a statement,and hid imagination never fails,his perhaps the best blues player I ever heard
You have to really appreciate when somebody spends a lifetime focused on their craft.. that one thing they do, and that is all they do... and they achieve excellence. Truly a joy to see!
Took a while to understand Josh and his style and now he's my one of my favourite guitar players with incredible rhythm...if I wanted a mentor, he's the guy. Always "in the pocket".
Every time I get to experience this man's playing I feel so lucky. Master Class to any and all musicians. This is how it gets done. Thanks as always for your wonderful posts!
THIS IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF MY LIFE. BEFORE TODAY WAS MY LIFE WITHOUT JOSH SMITH MOVING ON FROM TODAY MY LIFE WILL INCLUDE JOSH SMITH ON A REGULAR BASIS. I HONESTLY DONT KNOW HOW YOU GET SO CLOSE TO PERFECTION WITHOUT SOUNDING CLINICAL.
I’m stealing some of those moves. Really imaginative guitar playing, I’ve only heard Robben Ford fill and solo like that. Top Drawer guitar work and no hiding place in a three piece, you just gotta be good. Top bass and drum work also.
Couldn't agree more Chris!!!! I really like his singing as well. I was late to the party in appreciation of his vocal skills. But that guitar playing......SUBLIME!!!!
Hugh Snyder It helps to have strong shoulders when you’re holding a 5 string jazz bass for the length of a gig. He’s been to the gym and got the widest strap on it as well, he’s taking no chances.
Most of these live jams have 3 guitar players battleing with volume controls !!! This is a nice change up! Can hear everything so clear ! Wonderful playing to all of u.🎵🎶🎵🎶🎧😎
Wowzers! Josh Smith is a fine example of a players player of whom you've never heard of unless you stumble upon him in a club or online. Hot-shit trio by the way... The bass player and the drummer are effortlessly holding their own!
Josh your an Awesome player! I knew someone just like you in the 80’s, I took two lessons from him I learned a lot, but unexpectedly I went for my third lesson and his T &A told me he took off on her and that wuz it for me , never found one like him near me!
The fact that players of this caliber aren’t amongst the biggest “ musical stars” in the world is a true testament to what is wrong with said industry today.
Auto-tune and twerking gangsta crap are the big money makers now. Not politically correct of me? Sorry/not sorry This is why the RRHOF is a friggin joke now. Money unfortunately talks.
i never get over how good josh is. like i wont listen to him for a month and then ill come back and just be blown away again and again
Josh Smith is a ridiculously good guitar player and an outstanding musician. What a talent.
A Master Class, a Tour de Force, damn near a PhD all rolled into one. Wow. I’m so glad I have no plans to play guitar.
That timing ..............just UNBELIEVABLE !!!
Oh man, this is world class. He combines so many scales in a relaxed cool way, never leaves the bluesy sound. For some of those licks, you could study a day. Sounds fresh all the time. Great amount of respect!
I agree and the main thing for me is he plays tasty licks that never sound boring - and he plays chord tones as the changes go by in a fluent manner. Incredible
How the fuck do 6 people give this a thumbs down . Incredible . His vocabulary is so frickin huge . A true master .
They hsv3 coxid18 no taste
Josh looks like a cool Amish dude named Jebediah who quietly snuck out of his dairy farm in Pennsylvania to play some killer guitar before he's back to churning butter the next morning.
I think Josh is my current favorite cat. Lots O' hip notes but without ever losing the blues of it!
There´s no blues without a good bass! Excellent performance of both!
such a killer player - flawless time, endlessly creative phrasing - and great tone to boot!
Super !!!!!! j adore
Seen a lot of guitarists. This guy is one of the best.
That is some JAZZY blues! What a musical journey this dude takes us on!
The guy who plays rhythm guitar to Joe Bonamassa...🤓😍🤩🤩🤩🤩
#JoshSmith - what a beast!!
Took a little break from work, and my jaw would not stop dropping when I started to listen to this - not the first time, not the second time... Knew him before, but he never ceases to amaze me... So much class, finesse, tone, taste, feel, awareness and command.
Hashtag "How to make a song of 11+ minutes in a trio not boring a single second!"
Would have loved to sit in on this one for 45 seconds or so on the unused Hammond there to stumble off after with the smile of my life...
Unbelievable... What a great band working together as one.
Humbling...
Genius.
What an inspiration.
Thank you, Josh.
Just wow
One of the best blues improvisers I've ever heard
I think I just discovered my favorite guitar player of all time.
The amount of unique ideas that come flowing out of this man is unbelievable! What an inspiration...
As a jazzguitar I love Josh Smith s playing,what a timing he has,and he finish his lines like a statement,and hid imagination never fails,his perhaps the best blues player I ever heard
I can listen to Josh all day long.
this guy can actually play, real musicanship and communication!
You have to really appreciate when somebody spends a lifetime focused on their craft.. that one thing they do, and that is all they do... and they achieve excellence. Truly a joy to see!
Took a while to understand Josh and his style and now he's my one of my favourite guitar players with incredible rhythm...if I wanted a mentor, he's the guy. Always "in the pocket".
I feel the same way. He is an incredible musician.
You're right and i feel like a lot of players forget it's all about the groove.
So brilliant - can't help it, it reminds me of Earl Hooker, same mastery, virtuosity, the rhythm, the drive
The band is cooking with gas! Excellent musicians all! Josh, I have admired your talent since I first heard you play years ago.
That was incredible.
Every time I get to experience this man's playing I feel so lucky. Master Class to any and all musicians. This is how it gets done. Thanks as always for your wonderful posts!
Badass!
standing on the shoulders of giants AND moving it forward with his own unique touch...
Every note is GOLD
Been watching him since he was 13 and playing at Club M in Hollywood Florida
7:35 - 7:40 - insane, such amazing phrasing
I like how the bassist was able to work at his entire solo, and finish it off, without an emotional crescendo.
We could all learn from him.
Awesome music!........Greetings from Brazil!
Dang that is so good that you got me (an Englishman watching in England) saying “dang”
This some damn good guitar playing gonna go down josh Smith rabbit hole now
Mr.Smith,you are one of my favourite guitar players.Respect to You and Yours Band.
Amazing
A real guitar hero. Master!
THIS IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF MY LIFE.
BEFORE TODAY WAS MY LIFE WITHOUT JOSH SMITH
MOVING ON FROM TODAY MY LIFE WILL INCLUDE JOSH SMITH ON A REGULAR BASIS.
I HONESTLY DONT KNOW HOW YOU GET SO CLOSE TO PERFECTION WITHOUT SOUNDING CLINICAL.
Hahaha 😂👍👍👍
Today i discovered josh smith. In my opinion a mix between Robben Ford and Albert Lee. Beautiful guitar playing. Time to buy some of his music.
People talk about Stevie Ray Vaughan. Iv never been a huge SRV fan. Josh Smith is three Stevie Ray Vaughans to my ears.
I’m stealing some of those moves. Really imaginative guitar playing, I’ve only heard Robben Ford fill and solo like that. Top Drawer guitar work and no hiding place in a three piece, you just gotta be good. Top bass and drum work also.
Yap. Josh is in the same class with Robben. I met Robben and only Josh left. :D
Couldn't agree more Chris!!!! I really like his singing as well. I was late to the party in appreciation of his vocal skills. But that guitar playing......SUBLIME!!!!
The bass looks like he could play defensive line for the Titans.
Hugh Snyder It helps to have strong shoulders when you’re holding a 5 string jazz bass for the length of a gig. He’s been to the gym and got the widest strap on it as well, he’s taking no chances.
Who could give a thumbs Down to anything josh does ? Josh is cream of the crop musician ! Very awesome guitar player
Thats Awesome,great band,and Josh ,wow, NEW SCHOOL Funk Blues
new born king of guitar bravo
Most of these live jams have 3 guitar players battleing with volume controls !!! This is a nice change up! Can hear everything so clear ! Wonderful playing to all of u.🎵🎶🎵🎶🎧😎
A powerful trio that is very tight! 💯✌🏿
Through my iPhone without 🎧 this tone still kills!!
Kicking ass here the best 😎💯👍❤
you are an extraordinary guitarist🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾
Josh, you are amazing guitar player.
My guitar falls into a deep depression every time he hears Josh Smiths guitar play. Incredible musician.
One of my favorite solos
Fantastic
such cool smoth people ;) bass and guitar ... and also a cool drummer ... supercool !
Josh is a great tasteful guitarist !! Very impressive talent !!! Like me I also adore Telecasters !!!!
A wind of fresh air in midle of general mediocrity. Superb.
I have been following Josh here in Canada, for a while now ,he has great lesson videos ..
Wowzers! Josh Smith is a fine example of a players player of whom you've never heard of unless you stumble upon him in a club or online. Hot-shit trio by the way... The bass player and the drummer are effortlessly holding their own!
As much as his playing and his style. Josh just has class. Top shelf . There's a single malt Scotch commercial there somewhere
Absolutely brilliant! All three of them.
St. Thomas @ 7:04
great performance. great rhythm section.
Most monstrous player of our time
Awesome jam!!! Love it. Thanks for posting it. Josh is one of my favorite players.
Play it Josh Smith! This cat is my new favorite ! Tone = Danny G has paid some dues, works the blues ! Love this !
Don’t get much better than this!
Very great guitarist !
Nice !!!
That was unreal. Excellent work all around.
Jesus Christ the man can play. 3:15 he switches into turbo SRV mode for a few seconds. He sounds a lot like Robben Ford. Love his playing and tone.
good work Natasha, thanks!!!
Josh your an Awesome player! I knew someone just like you in the 80’s, I took two lessons from him I learned a lot, but unexpectedly I went for my third lesson and his T &A told me he took off on her and that wuz it for me , never found one like him near me!
Best blues player on the tube...🎸
Aooow!!! How inspiring! Thanx, Natasha!
That first solo Josh takes holy shit is all I can say 🎶🙏🎸❤️❤️
Me encanta este tío, sencillo y genial
This is what excellence is all about.
Brilliant tone..
Was soll man noch dazu sagen?: Blues vom feinsten! Vielen Dank!
Beautiful playing. Sounds like he’s a Robben Ford fan, love it.
That was perfection, Guys! Thanks!
Absolutely fantastic playing, all around!
What a trio! St. Thomas :) Thanks so much for posting it. Need too see them live!!
*plays the blues*
*references Sonny Rollins in solo*
😍
Damn Nat, you sure get around - and to see all of the bands that I love! I'm SO jealous....
Damn bad assssss
Simply A M A Z I N G ! 👏🏻
Found my new favorite band
toujours aussi bon
Who is that bass player?! WTF? That's the best bass playing I've ever heard!
Thanks awesome
Jaw dropped! ❤️-music!
Belle découverte !! C'est doux pour les oreilles...Bravo
Josh , the master !!
Thank you, thank You from France, Gentlemen.
Fabulous Josh Smith ! Thank you all the band too ! GREAAAAT !
The fact that players of this caliber aren’t amongst the biggest “ musical stars” in the world is a true testament to what is wrong with said industry today.
Big facts
Auto-tune and twerking gangsta crap are the big money makers now. Not politically correct of me? Sorry/not sorry This is why the RRHOF is a friggin joke now. Money unfortunately talks.
Class, loved the St Thomas quote too 😀
had fun! see you again soon!