611. Phil Keaggy Jam 👍🏼

My new Web site is: www.lelandskla.... My book "Everybody Loves Me" is there plus my BEARD T Shirts and high quality prints of my paintings and drawings.
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My PO Box is: Leland Sklar
PO Box 92316
600 Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91109-9998

[@Mark-jw7to]

Phil keaggy is one of the most gifted musicians I have ever seen

[@bentighe4811]

Phil Keaggy's guitar sound is so distinctive and recognizable. A great talent, a fine gentleman, a wonderful talent, and a sincere Christian man.

[@RobEKirby]

Phil Keaggy has been a big influence on my acoustic guitar playing. Specifically, Find Me In These Fields. Open tunings, harmonics, hammer-on and pull-off over open strings. But mostly the feel, approach and passion behind every note. One-of-a-kind.

[@patlatorres7000]

I remember all those years ago, when I still played how this type of jam just made music beyond fun! When working on any given project or rehearsal, one had to always keep the end goal in sight while playing. But, the times when on could just kick back and play for the pure simple pleasure of playing that the music could take one places beyond the here and now. THANK you so much for sharing this with us and for reminding me why I started playing bass -- I may have to start playing again, just to bring this back into my life!

[@rickjohnson831]

Lovely jam. Thank you so much for this. Nice to see someone playing Phil stuff as the man is incredible. Maybe Rick Beato will do a show on Phil? I can tell you millions would tune in.

[@bobby_darnell]

Yes, I would love to see Rick do a video on Phil.

[@libertypsych]

@@bobby_darnell That makes two of us!!!

[@rondunagan6339]

This brings back a lot of my past. When Phil released “What a Day” and “Your Love Broke Through” I was working for Sparrow Records and then shortly after this he was signed to that label and I got to spend sometime with him, what a humble man. They don’t make music like this anymore.

[@mykilahsenwilliamsdorsey1495]

It’s a good thing Phil still does! Just amazing.

[@rayjeske6564]

Phil Keaggy is truly one of the world's most versatile and tasteful players, electric or acoustic.

[@jackcoan4712]

helluva jamband

[@Drummerboy67]

While Leland, I know this was posted three years ago but what a cool jam I’m over here Bobbin And my head grooving with it myself brother thanks for the encouragement and music. I’m not a professional drummer, but I’ve played since I was 17 - now 57, in play in the worship band at my church every Sunday. It’s fun keeping in the pocket ,self taught and I appreciate talent from the old school, not really into this new drum and everything‘s about super speeds and fast which doesn’t impress me at all I like technique and really getting in the pocket and grooving like you Brother I appreciate your videos and again wow what a cool jam I’m head bobbing over here, brother 🥁🎸🥁🎸😎

[@slowfinger2]

What a way to put serious groove on what started with a loose snakey feel from Phil's guitar. Summer afternoons!

[@pookiemartinez5006]

Love Phil Keaggy and glass harp

[@sceiron1]

@Pookie Martinez. Yeah Glass Harp.

[@micktheMaag]

From JB's down under in Kent to Carnegie Hall.. Glass Harp Rock the world back in the day

[@Youman71463]

yup, Glass Harp is what I knew first, there was a live radio show that went around that they really jammed on, they were from Ohio and sound like a heavily rocked out James Gang, but heavy, busy but with a groove to it, they really jammed

[@devinjeffrey275]

Grew up watching Phil play (and up close). What an honor it was… #CostaMesa 🙏🏼😎

[@thomasmcintosh390]

I learned about your skills as a bassist FROM Love Broke Thru, also Michael Omartian.

[@SEBASTIENDOUZAL]

Now, that's a jam!! Everybody plays flawlessly! In the pocket Leland! Jim Gordon...

[@bobmccaslin2040]

The bass part on this just amazing! Well done, Sir! Bob from Spokane Valley, WA USA

[@doerrjams5770]

So cool. You did another Phil Keaggy video on my birthday! Great present. Thanks! Love Phil. Brings me to tears hearing him. He's a gentle monster.

[@rodneylonczynski9089]

I've seen Phil Keaggy at least 10 times, never been disappointed. Phil is a beast on that guitar whether electric, or acoustic.

[@ChuckBrownStuff]

Just thinking back to the era when this was recorded. I first met Phil right after these sessions (he was talking about them and played As The Ruin Falls for us), and did an interview with him for a radio station and which eventually became a magazine cover story (kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4LEnmuke91mrLM). And just thinking of Omartian's contributions to Aja a year or two later, and Producer of the Year for Christopher Cross shortly thereafter. And Knechtel with the piano on Bridge and the guitar solo on Bread's Guitar Man. A TON of musical history represented in that studio that day. This was great. Thanks for sharing!!

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Missed this the first time around..love this.A great line up ..The Great Jim Gordon..yes a sad tragedy. He was thee drummer of the 70's...in the pocket. Thank you for sharing. I saw Glass Harp opening up for Boz Scaggs and that was my introduction to Phil Keaggy. Stay safe 🙏 Leland Sklar. PEACE 🙏 .☮

[@allenvick4584]

Holy smokes Leland great tune. you are so right there is so much stuff sitting in the vaults. I’ve been saying for years at record companies, or whoever can make some money releasing out takes jams stuff like that. There is a market for that stuff. They’ve done it quite successfully with Elvis. Can you imagine doing something like that with Linda Ronstadt Toto, Andrew Gold, Barbra Streisand, Phil Collins, etc. and stuff it’s just sitting there collecting dust it needs to be heard. Thank you for all you do I really enjoy your videos. I really respect your talent. Have a great Easter.

[@dmlevitt]

nobody plays the pencil like you Lee. what a treat to get to hear this unreleased gem. the bass player is really holding the groove.

[@sharonsislockwall]

oh, WHAT A BLAST!! Thanks Lee (and Phil) for bringing this out into the daylight!!

[@manclimbtree3622]

You’re my favorite bass player of all time and Phil Keaggy is my favorite guitar player of all time. Y’all make a phenomenal and magical team. RIP the great Jim Gordon! Love this jam!! Even had a very Grateful Dead segment! Fire! Fire on the mountain!Your generation really had the best music. There are still some real players today who are younger but man, you guys took music to a supernatural level. 100%. Thank you Mr. Sklar for all your contributions. I’ve enjoyed your music all my life. Keep on truckin’ brother!

[@CheapTrickFanatic]

Long live Phil. An absolute treasure, as a guitarist/singer/songwriter, and as a person. If you get the chance to see Phil play, do so.

[@1954IndiansFan]

I was introduced to the music of Phil, Danny and John in 1971. I've been a fan of their contributions ever since.

[@Larkpine]

Good Morning 🌞Coolness in Colorado. 67 right now.

[@mikestillwagon5675]

The cool thing about Phil Keaggy is that he is one of the most fearless players ever. He seems to always be pushing himself right to the edge and very rarely falls back on stock licks. Sometimes he'll try something and stumble a bit, but then he backs up and takes another run at it and nails it better than intended. He's a true master.

[@mikestillwagon5675]

And if course that's easier to do when you have a beastly rhythm section like Leland and Jim Gordon.

[@danroberts3585]

Good choice to wear the shades with the jam. You were rocking them big time.

[@gustavoviveros8394]

Great 👌🏻 Thank You Lee 👍🏻 happy monday!!!!

[@edwardkenny2356]

Yes!! Phil has been a perennial favorite since the late 70s. What a fun jam! Everyone sounding so good. Love your bass lines 🙂 Thank you.

[@stevemayne2634]

Love this stuff.. followed Phill from the 70’s. Soooo good thanx heaps for sharing this… made my day!!😊

[@moviemovieband]

I hope you will be doing a Jim Gordon special, Leland. A great loss, and love this video and jam.

[@joelcopen3920]

What a pocket! Just drivin' the train with finesse...

[@philluanastiemke6770]

Phil is one of my heroes

[@janiewest9305]

Another reminder of why I wanted to be in the music biz....Phil, Leland, Knechtel, Omartian, Jim Gordon, etc. Good grief this is amazing.

[@REVW196]

Won a contest, where I got to be part of an interview with Phil Keaggy and Randy Stonehill and hung out in the greenroom where he introduced himself and he knew my name, before the show here in Orlando...back in '2014..

[@sethcragan6649]

Keaggy is very simply one of the most underrated ratted guitar masters.

[@brucybabyy7355]

yes a friend recommended " the master and the musician " years ago. i,ve found the glass harp lps as well great stuff!

[@sethcragan6649]

@@wildbillhackett 99% of main stream music. You look at top ten lists of guitarists and you will always get Eddie, jimmy, Brian, Jeff, Lindsey, some lesser known guys, slash, but Keaggy is never on that list. Of course, we know he should be, but he isn't. And that is my point. Phil keaggy is maybe the most underrated guitar master of all time. Literally everyone should know his name. But he is so unbelievably humble that he is happy to just be a simple musician. But the great players, like L.S. give him the respect he deserves.

[@sethcragan6649]

@@wildbillhackett what is your point??? Do you not agree that he is underated? I think I made my point perfectly clear. Why the freak are you trying to start an argument?

[@sethcragan6649]

@@wildbillhackett I literally said 99% of people who put together " the best of " lists.. didn't you get that. He never shows up on those. What about that do you not understand?

[@sethcragan6649]

@@wildbillhackett I have been a 100%fan of him for over 30 years .. I don't need you to approve of anything in .. Phil handed me his Olson to play back stage.. so you can keep trying to make some kind of crap out of nothing but I'm done with you. You are nothing more than a simple troll. Hope you enjoy your life. I'll just continue to be one of his biggest fans .. I guess you will just continue to be a troll. Good for you.

[@loyalman692ndaccount]

Best christian guitarist and one of the best ever.met him in early 80s great rock fusion days great humble guy.i still listen rejoice ,time ,full circle ,follow me up are favs.phi lip side and wind and the wheat fantastic!

[@kennonmoen4424]

What a wonderfully organic tune! And a perfect example of your tasteful bass playing. Well, tasteful, mindful playing on everyone’s part. How kind and thoughtful of Phil to send this to you, and you to share with us! Stay safe and stay well!

[@mr.b.5589]

I've seen Phil back in the late 90s. Just draw dropping. Have a few of his albums. Composer of giant proportions. A must hear artist. Glass Harp fans will understand.

[@danielgribble1113]

❤Just seeing this! Thanks so much for sharing stuff like this!It’s so generous of you to do this! Phil and Glass Harp played in our area a lot in early 70’s and I was fortunate enough to have been in a band that got to open for them 3 different times.A rare privilege 🩷. I remember playing jam type things regularly back then….it was the feeling of freedom to let it go….hard to get that vibe nowadays. I really appreciate you sharing your highlights from your illustrious career!it’s inspiring!I sure miss the days in late 60s and early 70s….but time waits for no one …love ya ,take care!

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

What a find! Thanks for sharing this.

[@javiergonzalezgraf3036]

Daaaaamn what a jam!

[@gustavoborchert]

I had to come back and say how fantastic the drums sound...

[@sethcashman1011]

Agreed. Jeff was right when he said that Jim got the best drum sounds. He really did.

[@andrewfindlay9099]

The 'pencil' Russian answer to Nasa's magic pen . Love the 'jam' lucky it was captured and the privilege we have of hearing it.

[@bradtanner6047]

There's some righteous bass playing there

[@randycowin9260]

Mr. Sklar, thank you for sharing all the wonderful stories and experiences.

[@eroomomni]

Thanks Phil. Appreciated you bro since '73.

[@sethcashman1011]

Happy Monday, Lee and everyone here! And Happy 1st Anniversary to the Clubhouse (announced on June 28th, 2020 here on KZbin) and its members! It's been a wonderful place to connect and hang with all of you.

[@dmlevitt]

hey Seth, it has been a hell of a year and the clubhouse was a saving grace to dark times. so nice to have gotten to know everyone at the clubhouse. what a great group. hope you are well bud.

[@sethcashman1011]

@@dmlevitt Hey David, amen amen. It's been so great to have those bi-weekly hangs to look forward to. Lee and everyone involved have created such a special community. Much needed during these past twelve months. Hope you are well, too, man!

[@davidmaraisthecampfireguit2596]

Amen to that, Seth!

[@sceiron1]

Keltner and Gordon together............ How good is that? ....... VERY.!

[@aaronherbster9096]

Very, very cool jam! I have always loved tunes like this. I can totally hear interplay between you, Lee, Phil, and Michael similar to some of those long Yes jam songs. Granted, this was recorded on the fly, and theirs were more calculated recordings, but I absolutely love them all. Also, I got an unexpected Cameo from someone yesterday. Thank you!!

[@BekiBrindleScalaGUITARIST]

Wow WOW! 😽👏.. great jam for this super hot day in NY!!! What amazing playing (by all!!) ... Does make me feel like jumping in the pool but ... it's still in the cleaning process. Not yet!!! This is a life raft for me, water or no water! Great stuff!!!! Jam away!!!! 😽👏🐶🐶💞☀️🏖️🎶❤️

[@stevesmith5434]

Such great stuff; Thank you for sharing it with us Phil-o-philes out here!

[@tobindoodle8901]

Thank you Lee for sharing this rare, first time heard by the public with your faithful You Tube family!! Thanks too to your friend Phil. What a joy to hear. So spectaculary awesome.......there are no other words❣️❣️ Stay safe everyone 🤗, thoughts for the Florida folks.....have a great rest of the day.

[@shawnw.8080]

Wow, couldn't stop moving, tapping my feet, what a groove. It's amazing where an exceptional group of musicians can go when they cut loose with no road map. Thank you Lee, and Phil, for sharing this gem.

[@bisonradio5847]

What a treat! Thanks Leland. I hadn’t realized you played with Phil, or else I forgot. What fun! For all of YOU and for us the listeners! I’ve followed Phil since I was a teenager in the 70s. A guy from church said I HAD to listen to Yahweh with 2nd Chapter of Acts so that was my first exposure to Phil, and the live How the West Was One has been near and dear to me from when it first came out.

[@nealmiller1]

Awesome find 👏, reminds me a little of the groove in the Crusaders tune "put it where you want it" 😀

[@stephendawg1]

Yes. A little slower but reminiscent. The mix is uncannily similar too. Drums and bass especially. Southern Comfort is still one of my favorite albums. Sad that they’re almost all gone except Stix and Larry. I’ve been a huge Keaggy fan since ‘72 when I gave my life to Christ. I’m still playing for Christ today at 60 years old. So great to see all these great musicians still making amazing music still today! Thanks Lee! Love your music so much!

[@sceiron1]

Just makes you want to boogie around the house, waaaay cool more please.

[@1stand2ndtimearound67]

WAS THINKING THE SAME.

[@randytinney45]

How cool is this ...I just came across your channel ..love it by the way ..but today you are jamming with phil..I'm from youngstown ohio and know alot of his early days with glass harp ...alot of good stuff and playing on his their first album..as a drummer from that time I love the solid rhythm section some great guitar work and the old b3 sound ...this is very cool ..back in them days this is how we learned to play just jamming for hours.. thanks so much for posting this really enjoyed

[@AtlantaSoundGuy]

Thank you @Leland -- My family was a member of the Love Inn Church in Freeville NY back in the early-mid 70's and Phil was on staff there. My step-dad was a great musician in the region and along with his musicality and the superstars he knew and played with, and formative years watching Phil, my love for music was forever planted. This session is so reminiscent of what I listened to growing up. THANK YOU for sharing this lost gem.

[@honestmicky]

Thank you so much Leland for both Phil Keaggy vlogs! Phil is my all time favorite guitar player you know why : ) Love your amazing work. A+

[@johnkenna2195]

Phil Keaggy teaches a guitar master class on Jamplay. An incredible guitarist.

[@hansonscott1]

What a joy and what fun! Lee you killed that jam. thanks to you and Phil for sharing! I couldn't stop smiling.

[@gustavoborchert]

Good evening everyone! I did hear it's hot there...

[@bluesroller1040]

It's great to hear each instrument so clearly. A true 🎸 jam 🎸 for sure! Phil Keaggy is one of kind! He keeps life real in his genuine faith. Thanks Leland! God has given you an amazing gift!

[@bbiermanster]

Wow Lee. You and Gordon are so solid, one would think a Vulcan mind-meld is a real thing. Phil and Michael have something similar.

[@colinness375]

Really enjoyed this, Lee. Thanks for sharing it. Thrilled that you're working with Mr Paice. Have a good day. :-)

[@douglasdegraff8335]

I didn't know Phil could play this type of lead. I guess he can do practically anything if he puts his mind to it. Saw him once with his acoustic. Master looper. Very very intricate stuff. Never heard this, Thanks Lee and Phil. Man oh Man. WOW!!! Doug. Learning from you Leland all the time. I'm glad I take the time to listen to what you want us to hear. For me, it's also a learning experience. Peace and Love to everyone. Those of you are hesitant to be vaccinated, do not be afraid. It will help more than you know. Please. Doug

[@jameslangford9347]

Phil has some instrumental albums where he lets loose 220 in particular and the Revelator EP which isn’t all instrumental. Also he was in a band called Glass Harp back in late 60s/early 70s

[@micktheMaag]

Check out Phils early band called Glass Harp

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

@@jameslangford9347 I keep the 220 CD with me; good call. Everyone should know about Phil Keaggy, he really CAN do anything. And he's the king of looping. He's been doing it so well for so long I think his brain has kinda adapted and now he just has a knack for it, and he's amazing to watch. And also, he's one of the nicest cats you could imagine.

[@imjustsomeguy72]

Yeah, as others have said, Phil can shred, and there's a reasonable amount of his earlier stuff where he does. I mean, when you're somebody as talented as Phil, you can basically play anything. Technique is not a barrier to him, and his feel is always fantastic.

[@ricravier961]

Look up "Never is a long time" Glass Harp 1972 Live. 1. Phil is wearing one of the best outfits ever. 2. Get ready for the best riff you never heard before!

[@nicksorenson7578]

Best Phil playing I've heard. Pretty awesome! Super tight bass and drum groove. Just keeps rolling.

[@duaneonarecker9187]

Keaggy is always so great about including everyone in the jam. I can see his smile and nod to you when your bass line stood out.

[@davidmaraisthecampfireguit2596]

More musical and conversational excellence - thank you, Lee. Wow, Phil is a virtuoso of note on the guitar. Beautiful stuff! LOOOVVVEEE these outtake jam sessions - especially the chatting and ideas. Sounds so REAL.

[@worshipmaniac]

This is PRICELESS!!! Thanks Lee for sharing!!!

[@curtvahle2018]

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing! Love Phil and very happy to have his signature on my '81 D-35 :)

[@thechuckster1971]

Thank you so much for everything that you have given us. This is a classic Keaggy jam. Very Glass Harp ish. Your bass groove is phenomenal.

[@2ampipeonthepatio]

Love Phil! Man Jim Gordon was just a locomotive on the drums! Michael Omartians White Horse album was a huge album in my life growing up. This Jam is incredible thank you for sharing it!

[@ricravier961]

I was loving the "Fire on the mountain" part of the jam! Scratch that, I loved this whole jam!!!! We need all these lost out-takes!!! Man, this was on fire!

[@TheBladepolisher]

I've never heard you speak w/o your bass Leland. I now know where your music comes from. Thank you my chosen brother. Blessings.

[@jefffortenbery7550]

Leland, you need to collaborate with Phil and get this on a best of….. Album please!!!!!!! You are an awesome musician too!!! What a treat for you guys to get to do this!

[@rikconverse8726]

This jam reminds me of the Sofa Jams Elliott Randall would post of him and others like Mick Abrahams or Miller Anderson and just having the most joyous fun! And the rhythm section of you and Jim Gordon - so Phat and deep! A Keyboard sandwich of O'Martian & Knechtel - what a tasty pairing! Lyrics?! "Ive been waiting so long, Finding You" That was unexpected 15 minutes in! And the scat singing after - how cool was that?! Keaggy's tossed off embellishments are better than most players planned solos!

[@Winston01]

Hey Lee and everyone! Man! What flow! How often does synchronicity like this happen?

[@soulhealer20]

Excellent. I have been a fan of Phil for a long time.

[@rickwaters7193]

Stunning on every level! Many thanks.

[@brianmiller3974]

Been seeing your name on the back of records for years. Thank you for phil keaggy

[@peggyarnold7425]

Holy smokes! So cool that this is accessible! Goodness Gravy!

[@MegaRockinRonnie]

Good morning!

[@mrjoecampbell]

Leland I just discovered your channel looking for Phil Keaggy stuff. I'm so glad you're sharing these!

[@beaconofhopechurchmarthasv9519]

so nice! beautiful! thank you for sharing that special moment!

[@j.kliban9156]

Now THAT's a jam! What a great find! Thanks so much, Leland Sklar!

[@tommy808state]

Very cool thanks for sharing this bro

[@TheMusicWiz]

Might mess up some chords...but the pocket never slips for a second! Loved it :)

[@cooper5882]

Thank You for sharing this Leland .

[@brianredmon378]

Your expression is like you are right back there.

[@qthush303]

Love Phil as far back as Glass Harp

[@michaeldayridgewaydrums8107]

So groovy and the feeling and vibe behind it all is simply absolutely astonishing

[@mickknight6963]

Did I here some 'cry baby' in there? Loved my whah! Lot of good key changes to keep it interesting. Cool jams!! 🎹

[@cherylkuponiyi1894]

Wow!!! Really nice. Thanks for introducing me to these great artists.

[@jamestitman1857]

I met Phil keaggy in Ohio plus I've learned some of his tunes on my guitar 🎸 pilgrims flight castle's call and world o mine and a little bit of the great escape except the end of this song it's almost impossible for me to figure out but I'm not giving up and I got to learn whatever life demands Phil inspired me to write my own songs one of them is called Jehovah God, Yahweh God is nearer than one thinks thanks Phil I greatly appreciate you dear friend

[@scottkidwell3601]

Amazing jam! Thank you for sharing ❤ I could easily throw it on loop/ repeat and enjoy it

[@hrossaman]

This is such a treasure, especially for us Keag-Heads

[@manclimbtree3622]

Also, I gotta say you got the best beard in the industry! 😆 take care brother!

[@barrywaples8150]

Evening Lee & all from yet Another wet day in Epping, UK. So, me and another Sklarite who lives about 12 miles away, are meeting for a pub lunch on Friday 😀🎸

[@barrywaples8150]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 Evening Hans🏆⚽

[@Winston01]

Hey, Barry! About your pub get-together: Huzzah!

[@barrywaples8150]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 Very good 😂

[@barrywaples8150]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 Those boys are fit🚴🚴