Funk Jam w/ Josh Smith, Kirk Fletcher and Ariel Posen at NAMM 2018

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  • Some improvised funk from our friends Josh Smith, Kirk Fletcher and Ariel Posen at the Collings booth at the 2018 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.
    From left to right:
    Ariel Posen - www.arielposen...
    Collings 360 LT M Special - www.collingsgui...
    Kirk Fletcher - kirkfletcherban...
    Collings 290 - www.collingsgui...
    Josh Smith - www.joshsmithgu...
    Collings I-30 LC - www.collingsgui...
    More Collings electric models at: http:/www.collingsguitars.com/electric-guitars/

Комментарии • 239

  • @LordMcMPA
    @LordMcMPA 3 года назад +8

    We won't be hearing from Kirk Fletcher for a while -- he's been called to Switzerland where his timing is needed to calibrate the manufactured watches.

  • @justinguitar
    @justinguitar 6 лет назад +133

    World class performance on a namm booth. amazin'

    • @malekbadreddin2577
      @malekbadreddin2577 5 лет назад

      Can't get any better

    • @bernarddemonceaux9000
      @bernarddemonceaux9000 3 года назад

      @@malekbadreddin2577 boooooooooom !

    • @matthewchunk3689
      @matthewchunk3689 2 года назад

      @@bernarddemonceaux9000 Josh, Kirk and Ariel could jam on Stairway to Heaven and nobody would say a thing

    • @schissgring
      @schissgring Год назад

      @@malekbadreddin2577 i can if Guthrie also would join ;-) But still this this is fucking awesome!

    • @mikegee729
      @mikegee729 Год назад +1

      You're 2/3 right.

  • @mlapshin
    @mlapshin 6 лет назад +27

    I love Ariel's playing so much, but Josh is just a mutant on steroids from some other planet.

  • @alvei48
    @alvei48 3 года назад +24

    the clarity and indisputable talent makes him one of my favorites, Josh Smith is one of the best

  • @wirewrks
    @wirewrks 6 лет назад +51

    *Good GAWWWD, Man!!* Josh Smith has an insane musical vocabulary. His well never seems to run dry, and I _rarely ever_ hear him playing "lazy man's licks." Josh _never_ ceases to amaze me, and he seems to get more superhuman-like every time I see him play. Don't get me wrong, there's definitely no flies on Kirk or Ariel. They're upper echelon players in their own right...., but *come on!!!* I would crawl through a mile of broken glass to have *half* the gift, knowledge and talent Josh has. Very inspiring and depressing at the same time. Me and my guitars are so thankful I don't have a fireplace in my home....

    • @bmann792
      @bmann792 5 лет назад +1

      Barry Bishop haha what sucks is I understand everything he does to the note but my fingers don’t cooperate

    • @LordMcMPA
      @LordMcMPA 3 года назад +1

      "I would crawl through a mile of broken glass..." ---> put as much practice time into it as Josh has and you'll be surprised how far that will take you. :)

    • @chrismcparland5274
      @chrismcparland5274 2 года назад

      @@LordMcMPA It’s not just about practice with Josh, he has studied so many other guitarists, including non-blues styles and has the mental capacity to instantly blend them together. I haven’t seen another guitarist who can do what Josh does.

    • @aroundoz
      @aroundoz 2 года назад +1

      You nailed it with Lazy Man's Licks. Josh's solos are so unpredictable and fresh. Could hear him all day long and never tire of it.

    • @alexbucher5179
      @alexbucher5179 Год назад

      Only Greg the crack missing (Koch)

  • @joelbyrne
    @joelbyrne 5 лет назад +28

    I love how happy Kirk always is... He's awesome man, doesn't need all those quick chops, his note choice is superb and he thoroughly enjoys every minute...

  • @thinweasel1
    @thinweasel1 5 лет назад +21

    Kirk has that right hand you hear right away

    • @seanfitzpatrick7878
      @seanfitzpatrick7878 4 года назад +2

      Definitely. When we say it's all in their fingers, Kirk is the perfect example of that.

  • @johnhrock1009
    @johnhrock1009 6 лет назад +14

    These guys know where to play without playing over each other, that's some serious skills! Can't get tired of this type of playing.

  • @Jamminn555
    @Jamminn555 5 лет назад +9

    Can't TAKE it. Ariel, Kirk and Josh diggin' a funk trench you'll never want to get out of... how damn funky can 3 cats be. Special shout to Josh who was just on fire and to Ariel who just never seems to run out of completely original, super tasty, super funky (bass and) guitar ideas, sittin DEEP in that pocket. COME on, church.

  • @kevingiovanno1177
    @kevingiovanno1177 4 года назад +12

    Josh Smith is absolute BEAST!

  • @tituschalk
    @tituschalk 6 лет назад +101

    It's like a tasteful G3. Immense!

    • @frederickching5488
      @frederickching5488 5 лет назад +3

      No. G3 is trash

    • @bf2err
      @bf2err 4 года назад +1

      Yeah without the tinny over compressed distortion

  • @clench13
    @clench13 5 лет назад +16

    Ariel Posen is one of my hands down favorite guitarists right now. Great chops, he sings and seems to be the real deal. Great job guys.

  • @kckrye
    @kckrye 4 года назад +14

    After Josh's jam Ariel was like...why did no one clap for me?

    • @MistaRat
      @MistaRat 4 года назад +3

      Sure looked that way aye. He seems to be competing while the other two seem to be enjoying themselves.

    • @zannpaci
      @zannpaci 4 года назад

      Not really

  • @mariuseriksen4079
    @mariuseriksen4079 5 лет назад +5

    Its all about Kirk in this one! All the Cornel Dupree licks - Exactly what you want to hear in a jam like this!

  • @BlindMellowJelly
    @BlindMellowJelly 4 года назад +19

    Pure and raw communication is the coolest thing ever

    • @brendanmoore5456
      @brendanmoore5456 4 года назад +1

      BlindMellowJelly well said, man

    • @johnalvarez3604
      @johnalvarez3604 3 года назад

      especially spontaneous communication at this level. truly another language

    • @BlindMellowJelly
      @BlindMellowJelly 3 года назад

      @@johnalvarez3604 This is why I am sad the GOP took music out of schools, they took civics out so people would not know basic government. The GOP is to blame for anything that prevents learning and progress.

  • @tonedr
    @tonedr 6 лет назад +19

    no words! just amazing and inspiring both players and instruments and if i can come back for another life i want to be Josh Smith - wow what a player:)

    • @NUJAKKCITIE
      @NUJAKKCITIE 6 лет назад +2

      I want to be Kirk Fletcher! his rhythm playing is the best in the world!!

    • @rolandpouilloux7153
      @rolandpouilloux7153 6 лет назад

      nujakkcitie you damn right dude!!!

  • @DowntownHerbieBrown
    @DowntownHerbieBrown 6 лет назад +12

    That was a special moment there. What a feeling those men created to share with anyone willing to listen!

  • @Smoothways
    @Smoothways 6 лет назад +5

    Kirk is the master fo tone more than anything.

  • @jeffroberts_tunes
    @jeffroberts_tunes 6 лет назад +3

    Good Lord Josh Smith and Kirk Fletcher seem to finish one another's thoughts

  • @ClassicK1rk
    @ClassicK1rk 6 лет назад +3

    Dang!
    This video is awesome, but I bet it must have been even better for the guy filming.
    P.s. that I-30 Josh is playing sounds killer. 🤘🤩🤘

  • @stringedaz
    @stringedaz Год назад +1

    I wish I could pick up a guitar at a music store and sound HALF as good as any of these guys. Hot diggidy! Killer playing

  • @johnhrock1009
    @johnhrock1009 6 лет назад +18

    Josh Smith was eating the solo up.

  • @1enzeder
    @1enzeder 6 лет назад +6

    Josh Smith jamming with Johnny Hiland... can we make that happen?

  • @alovitos4239
    @alovitos4239 5 лет назад +4

    They are passing the riffs from one to another soooo smoothly...Great musicians all three of them!!!

  • @kellenoneill2050
    @kellenoneill2050 3 года назад +1

    Derek Hale plays great funk guitar

  • @kevinappleby7892
    @kevinappleby7892 5 лет назад +4

    I could watch these guys for hours .....

  • @brendanmoore5456
    @brendanmoore5456 3 года назад +2

    I love watching the crowd grow and their expressions change when they realize how great Josh is-they’re all awesome but Josh is on another level

  • @isaacdodson1565
    @isaacdodson1565 2 года назад +1

    All 3 of these gentlemen are insanely talented musicians but that goes without saying. Kirk Fletcher inspires me so much with his world class rhythm and his note choices. Josh inspires me by being able to find new phrases through different styles. Ariel inspires me with his incredible bends and phrasing as well. I hope to one day meet these gentlemen and play with them.

  • @benmtz
    @benmtz 4 года назад +2

    That Josh Smith solo is possibly the most tasty I ever heard 🙌🏼 hats off mister

  • @bernarddemonceaux9000
    @bernarddemonceaux9000 3 года назад

    *Trois potes naviguant de conserve sur une portée joyeuse, prenez votre gratte après ça ! Oui vous avez rétréci au lavage,petit bras.…peut mieux faire au troisième trimestre . C’est trop injuste.*

  • @murrayelliott9956
    @murrayelliott9956 3 года назад

    .................and some people think that Clapton can really lay down the Blues ........................yeah right

  • @bahramg82
    @bahramg82 6 лет назад +1

    Josh Smith has one of those faces that you don't know wether he likes it or freaking hates it.

  • @ianmorrison9394
    @ianmorrison9394 6 лет назад +1

    Aw,simply awesome : all three a joy to listen to,not just technique,but feeling for what they were doing.
    Ever pitch up in Scotland : I'll be there.Ian Morrison

  • @illiapastukhov8343
    @illiapastukhov8343 3 года назад +3

    Can we get a 10-hours version of this?

    • @bernarddemonceaux9000
      @bernarddemonceaux9000 3 года назад

      Good idea ! Yes Almost 10 let‘s Go Crazy . 12 ,it is better hmmm?

  • @barrysmith916
    @barrysmith916 5 лет назад +1

    they should do an entire CD completely improv just like that. spurr of the moment licks are hard to repeat.

  • @delovechannel
    @delovechannel 6 лет назад +14

    From 2:21 to 3:39 i had my mouth open! WTF!?

  • @kyleheron38
    @kyleheron38 9 дней назад

    I knew he was getting ready to take-off when I saw that foot bouncing off the floor

  • @jay2xtremefy
    @jay2xtremefy 6 лет назад +6

    Great humble musicians.

  • @jamesjohnson1522
    @jamesjohnson1522 3 года назад

    That one guy watching looks like Wes Montgomery 😳🤯

  • @paulsimmons59
    @paulsimmons59 6 лет назад +6

    nearly 10 mins of pure magic

  • @isaacjohnson.
    @isaacjohnson. 6 лет назад +3

    Love the guitars and love all 3 players. Fantastic musicians!

  • @davidtrotman1812
    @davidtrotman1812 3 года назад +2

    Kirk always seems like he’s having so much fun

  • @ChiliPumpTheFunk
    @ChiliPumpTheFunk 5 лет назад +1

    Ariel go and tease us with his slide on!!! I was just begging to hear him play with it. Guess it didn't suit the jam....idk

  • @damascusburns4350
    @damascusburns4350 3 года назад +1

    Always love seeing guitarists find a groove when playing together. Kinda like singers in harmony.

  • @metroecco7908
    @metroecco7908 3 года назад +1

    Amazing!!! I was getting ready to hear Ariel playing slide then he puts it away!!!😭😭

  • @anassel-karoumi5457
    @anassel-karoumi5457 6 лет назад +1

    words aren't enough to describe this amazing performance and the breathtaking sounds u guys nailed it this is one good quality jam with brilliant guitarists i love you all

  • @YeatzeeGuitar
    @YeatzeeGuitar 6 лет назад +2

    Such different styles. Kirk is right in the box to perfection, Ariel is capable of going so outside the box you can see him reigning himself in to fit in more, and Josh is a mix of the two with more country influence.

  • @Name-el9ps
    @Name-el9ps 4 года назад +2

    7:33
    Watch the moment all three empathically align.

  • @onixtheone
    @onixtheone 5 лет назад +2

    Alright but can we give it up for the guy that made sure they were all in tune?

  • @saanzacs
    @saanzacs Год назад +1

    Music the way it should be played and as intended!!!

  • @crotts1984
    @crotts1984 5 лет назад +1

    Its so nice to hear tasty smooth playing such as this. The more I see of Josh Smith I'm astounded by his completeness as a player. Reminds me of Joe Pass with his rhythm and lead playing always carrying the tune so you know what's going on. His rhythm chops are what blew me away here, he is pretty much carrying the tune in the background for everyone, take him out and you lose what's special about this jam. A Complete player, you don't see that much anymore these days, it's refreshing. Love cats like that and man I'm digging Josh Smith currently, dude can hold it down.

    • @brendanmoore5456
      @brendanmoore5456 4 года назад

      Philip Crotts same...this guy blows me away more than anybody I’ve seen in a long time

  • @leonidastheking7830
    @leonidastheking7830 6 лет назад +4

    ariel master at work

  • @LovelyKauai
    @LovelyKauai 6 лет назад +3

    You three are so entertaining and fun to watch! :)

  • @david71991
    @david71991 6 лет назад +16

    Josh Smith has musicality oozing from his fingertips, so good. They all do but if I had to pick a favourite it’d be him.

    • @buddyboy6071
      @buddyboy6071 6 лет назад

      David Barry I'd pick Kirk but they are all amazing.
      I love Kirk's rhythm playing.

  • @johnfru
    @johnfru Год назад

    This guy on the left, nice guitar at 7:35 - 7:40, especially 7:39, sweet chords and progression. Extravagance

  • @davidkeane2399
    @davidkeane2399 6 лет назад +4

    Mr Posen - schooling!

  • @colaboytje
    @colaboytje 6 лет назад +1

    Great playing, but that was a blues jam played in a funky way.

  • @1101964
    @1101964 6 лет назад +6

    josh is a beast....

  • @BenScott777
    @BenScott777 4 года назад +1

    World class players. It doesn't get much better than this.

  • @burroughs334
    @burroughs334 6 лет назад +6

    Hell yes. This is a great trio!

  • @nylonsteel
    @nylonsteel 6 лет назад +4

    The Gatton 3:26

  • @tarambanarumba845
    @tarambanarumba845 2 года назад

    3 maneras de llevar el tempo con el pie...

  • @TendySentosa
    @TendySentosa 6 лет назад +1

    The jam of the monsters.....really pleasant to hear from beginning to end...

  • @BrainDamageComedy
    @BrainDamageComedy Год назад

    👍👍 kirk and josh ought to make a band

  • @gingermarshy007
    @gingermarshy007 5 лет назад +1

    Anyone wana play spot the killer moustache? :D

  • @cbeserra
    @cbeserra 6 лет назад +1

    Lots of talent right there. Great rhythm chops by all. Plus the obvious...

  • @michaelwright3951
    @michaelwright3951 6 лет назад

    C'mon...REEEEEALLY... 6 thumbs down!!!! You got some of every kind of picking style imaginable within 10 minutes. Geez h8az just gotta h8.

  • @cralo5431
    @cralo5431 4 года назад +1

    They were all tapping their feet...I can’t play and tap my foot at the same time just yet

    • @pabloperez4063
      @pabloperez4063 4 года назад

      All ThE good ones do It....take aa look

  • @bernardliu8526
    @bernardliu8526 5 лет назад +6

    Only people like Robben Ford can jam with these cats.

    • @Name-el9ps
      @Name-el9ps 4 года назад

      Bernard Liu
      That guy is good, just getting wise on him.

  • @ohiosouthpaw
    @ohiosouthpaw 3 месяца назад

    Man those pickups are smooth.

  • @lllULTIMATEMASTERlll
    @lllULTIMATEMASTERlll 5 лет назад

    Brother fuck. This is some A-1 shit.

  • @michelezaraofficial
    @michelezaraofficial 10 месяцев назад

    don't tell me music is not a language!!

  • @dhillmad
    @dhillmad 2 года назад

    Separates the boys from the men. Oh my!

  • @belo1971
    @belo1971 5 лет назад +1

    Got the same NB shoes as Kirk...a good way to start 😂!!!!

  • @richardthomas4001
    @richardthomas4001 Год назад

    These guys are where it's at! Three completely different individuals, that can jam together seamlessly. Now that's class, no egos you can see if there is. Talent and respect, so cool. This , crosscut saw is there more? I hope so, thanks guys for laying it down

  • @cottinulysse8754
    @cottinulysse8754 2 месяца назад

    josh smith is fucking cleannnn

  • @Levkhat
    @Levkhat 6 лет назад +1

    Josh Smith was killing guitar, such a great blues player

  • @Smoothways
    @Smoothways 6 лет назад

    All three are great but my personal favourite is Josh Smith - there is no limit to this guy no matter what style: Jazz/Country/Blues...etc and everything is SO on POINT!

  • @michaeltihon3485
    @michaeltihon3485 8 месяцев назад

    Watching this could be used in a happiness therapy, AWESOME 😃

  • @vdverteder0
    @vdverteder0 6 дней назад

    7:45 albert king appears

  • @justinlee9756
    @justinlee9756 6 лет назад +1

    Masters having a blast!!!!
    Gosh i really enjoy these guys personality

  • @hammerstonefitness2720
    @hammerstonefitness2720 6 лет назад +2

    holy frick. fricken awesome

  • @ideath173
    @ideath173 6 лет назад +1

    Josh practices more

  • @ampgent
    @ampgent 6 лет назад +19

    Ariel Posen is one groovy MF! Those other guys are ok too I guess

  • @NUJAKKCITIE
    @NUJAKKCITIE 6 лет назад +3

    kirk for president!!

  • @nicklopez3728
    @nicklopez3728 6 лет назад

    Anybody think there was a little too much rhythm going on I mean they were all incredible as always. Just seen a little choppy at times ( josh is insane damn.)

  • @drumbeater0
    @drumbeater0 6 лет назад +1

    @3:!8 - Josh just whips it out...

  • @doc6507
    @doc6507 4 года назад

    Just so sweet....and I gotta say Ariel’s base line/rythym really kept things smooth as.....well pretty smooth

  • @mrsipps
    @mrsipps 5 лет назад +1

    The lick at :41 is tasty lovins

  • @deon5329
    @deon5329 6 лет назад +5

    Was Josh using using anything special here (pedals)? Like his guitar tone the best. Very dynamic.

    • @CollingsGuitars
      @CollingsGuitars  6 лет назад +2

      Hi Deon, Josh is running straight into a Henriksen JazzAmp 310 with some reverb via the amp. Thanks for asking!

    • @DiggaDiggaDo
      @DiggaDiggaDo 6 лет назад

      Tone is all in the fingers!!

    • @kevdean9967
      @kevdean9967 4 года назад

      @@DiggaDiggaDo nope it's fingers, guitar, and amp. If it's a poor guitar not set up and intonated with a bad amp the tone won't be good. The tone can be heard with one note!

    • @DiggaDiggaDo
      @DiggaDiggaDo 4 года назад

      Your missing the point. Even Collings responded right above. “Guitar straight into the amp”, Josh is creating the tone, no pedals involved. If I gave you the same setup, I guarantee your ‘tone’ would be nowhere near Josh’s. The amp and guitar are the tools, (its assumed its a decent amp and setup guitar), how you interact with it creates the tone and feel.

  • @Danielsobotta
    @Danielsobotta 6 лет назад

    Josh Smith for President! President of Funkland!!

  • @seanfitzpatrick7878
    @seanfitzpatrick7878 4 года назад

    Three distinct, incredibly entertaining and tasty styles. If you took the best of all 3 of their solos you'd have the perfect guitar solo.

  • @Iskaral_Pust
    @Iskaral_Pust 6 лет назад +5

    Which guitar are they each playing? Love the tone from Ariel's !!

    • @CollingsGuitars
      @CollingsGuitars  6 лет назад +1

      Great question. I've just updated the description. Thanks!
      Ariel Posen - www.arielposen.com/
      Collings 360 LT M Special
      Kirk Fletcher - kirkfletcherband.com/
      Collings 290
      Josh Smith - www.joshsmithguitar.com/
      Collings I-30 LC

    • @Iskaral_Pust
      @Iskaral_Pust 6 лет назад

      Thanks a lot. You guys are at the pinnacle of guitar design. I can't wait to join the club!!

  • @nescalante2001
    @nescalante2001 3 месяца назад

    Need more of this ❤

  • @theshit1209
    @theshit1209 5 лет назад

    kirk fuckin fletcher !

  • @pinsk94
    @pinsk94 6 лет назад +2

    Pure ear candy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @NEVAB4
    @NEVAB4 3 года назад

    Josh stands out to me and he's not trying to. He's just.in the right place

  • @barrysmith916
    @barrysmith916 5 лет назад

    some musicians are born with matching feeling with what they are hearing and it just flows naturally right out their hands......

  • @gdefombelle
    @gdefombelle 4 года назад

    Kirk sounds the best to me

  • @Chord_The_Seeker
    @Chord_The_Seeker 5 лет назад

    I was at NAMM 2018, but somehow I missed this gem of a performance. Thanks for posting it.