3 Jimmy Herring Licks From 1998

Here's the next episode of Three-For-All with 3 Jimmy Herring Licks From 1998. As I mention in the video, I did feature Jimmy in a Three-For-All lesson in 2019, which was focused on some ideas from his days playing with The Aquarium Rescue Unit, while this lesson focuses on some ideas during his stint playing with the mighty Jazz Is Dead.
The licks in this lesson come from a bootleg from 1998 featuring Jazz Is Dead on their maiden voyage tour, which included drum legend Billy Cobham behind the kit, along with T Lavitz on keys and Alphonzo Johnson on bass, as Jimmy held the guitar position for the group. Their take on updating/jamming an assortment of classic music by The Grateful Dead is beyond inspiring. While I respect The Dead, it wasn't until I heard Jazz Is Dead that I actually understood how good their music actually was, and it converted my original opinion on their music in a new and respectful way. In other words, I didn't really "get it" until I heard Herring & Co. playing their music - then I finally "got it."
The ideas in this lesson include some of Jimmy's signature melodic phrasing, along with a few wicked legato phrases that have become his trademark. You'll also find plenty of emotive string bending and vibrato moves along with Herring's signature jazz-rock stamp during all of these phrases and ideas.
I've learned a lot from studying Jimmy's phenomenal playing and while the ideas shared here are only a small sample of his gifted fretboard skill, they should serve as a springboard to help you uncover more of his playing style and secrets, not to mention exposing those that are unfamiliar with his name or music during this episode. There are some great ideas at play here, so even if you're new to his music, you should find plenty to sink your teeth into and explore in this lesson.
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[@horaciomontes6154]

Jimmy Herring is my favorite guitar player by far.

[@roderickgful]

I went to AIM in 88-89 , Jimmy was my instructor . Only 25 or so students in the whole class! Was so lucky to have Jimmy as my personal instructor. At the time I didn’t fully appreciate how lucky I was. Sitting one on one in a little soundproof cubicle. ✌️

[@STSGuitar16]

I absolutely love his chromatic runs. I’ll consider myself a decent guitarist when I’m able to pull those out whenever I want just like he does lol. You can hear a lot of his influence on Derek Trucks’ early playing as well, particularly in the late 90s with the Derek Trucks Band in songs like Kickin’ Back. In fact, I never got to see the Allman Bros live at all (I became a fan literally one year after they stopped touring; luckily I’ve been able to see Derek live with TTB several times, though), but besides the original ABB lineup with Duane and Dickey, the lineup I’d most like to have been able to see with ABB would’ve been the tour with Derek and Jimmy together. Those two together form a guitar powerhouse that literally no other guitar players on earth can come even close to touching. Really really cool stuff!

[@t.sewell1513]

For anyone who hasn’t heard Col. Bruce Hampton and the Aquarium Rescue Unit......check em out! It’s different, but the musicianship is incredible!

[@gurusuryan]

OMG, Jimmy Herring is a beast! Thank you!

[@Dgray1392]

Yes!!! So excited to get this notification. Jimmy is so brilliant.

[@uncleremus5046]

Some players just put together great lines. Jimmy is a master @ that. His outside playing & chromatic runs make him a real unique player. Great job 🍺’ski

[@kyelemoler]

Jimmy is a hero, thank you for spotlight and licks. Such a great player.

[@Torgomasta]

What a coincidence, just discovered Jimmy! Scapegoat Blues is a helluva song, it's like the soundtrack to a wacky cartoon world in a good way lol.

[@SandokanMC]

thank you for this!

[@renato_guitar2138]

David, I’m just amazed how insanely good you’re at playing guitar!!!

[@jameshewell9511]

Love this! Jimmy is my all time favorite, so pumped you made a second video on him. Great video as always!

[@chrischarles1468]

Jimmy’s great and so are you Dave

[@gsnsiqueira]

Great! Please do a Jack Pearson episode. Congratulations from Brazil

[@johnc.mitchelljr.2716]

another great one ! Thanks!

[@sofoclispetrosjulyan1397]

this channel is awesome. pure gold.

[@wulfenii64]

Never heard of him. Thanks for bringing him to the forefront.

[@bearbearingston7696]

I knew him after he did a cover for a Miles Davis guitar tribute album, he played "Black Satin" which is tricky in terms of what to do over it, he practically made another song and just blasted through it with all sorts of tricks, always found that piece to be the spotlight of the production despite being fairly obscure. Vinnie Colaiuta on drums and Alphonso on bass.

[@marting652]

Some absolutely stunning licks there Dave, wow great playing mate.

[@Earlvis]

Jimmy Herring takes guitar playing to the next level and few people attain his savvy. Great instruction!