Les Paul with Joe Satriani

Les Paul with Joe Satriani and the Les Paul Trio 10/20/08

[@Galogalog]

That feeling when you show up to a Les Paul show with an Ibanez

[@derpmellow2]

Les Paul was friends with all the big names in guitar when he made his solid body guitar, in fact he showed it to Gibson they denied him, he showed it to fender and he made the first solid body lap string guitar befor les had his solid body guitar out on the market.

[@derpmellow2]

In fact the first one was built in the epiphone factory, made from a log

[@sheddski2942]

Jeff beck played fender and les would pull out the cord and say oh that sounds better

[@sketchyold]

Har har 🤡

[@sketchyold]

Joe needs more delay.

[@stoker20]

I've been watching a bunch of these. Brings me more pleasure seeing Les interacting with his guests and joking around than I can say. Joe was one of the very few I've seen so far that was able to do his thing and meld it with something that includes Les's playing. I don't understand the negative comments? Maybe they don't know who Les is? Seeing him having a great life into his golden years brings tears to my eyes. What a treasure and gift to the world he was.

[@pattyoneill91]

He was a great man. We all owe a lot to him. I feel the same way.

[@rovo7249]

You are so right. I felt it too. Les was happy. Joe knew how to bind both styles to create one of the best performances

[@rickrevoir1683]

If you don't know who Les was you must have grown up in a box. What a wonderful man , Joe is amazing in his own right. Watching these guys was a blast 😊

[@jimmorrison3830]

I must admit Joe looked very humble, super duper respectful to the man. I got to watch Les play in this spot. He was so nice to me we even shared a Heineken God bless Les. Few can play on his level

[@billmiller9145]

I was at the tail end of meet and greet and he really was a humble guy. Even after greeting fans for over two hours he treated the first and last people in line with appreciation for their support. A glass act.

[@tonysammons6374]

This is PRICELESS.. Les gives him a hard time - but he knows every bit that Joe is an amazing player.. Too cool

[@georgestevens1502]

The clarity and feeling of Les' single note lines are so sweet. Joe's sustain made Summertime shimmer. Yet another special version of it. Amazing how Summertime is amenable to so many different renditions.

[@HolidayInGuantanamo]

Wow, Les Paul's banter is hilarious! Came here for the guitar, stayed for the cutting wit. Sharp as a tack. What an honour for anyone lucky enough to have been around at these shows.

[@bitstorm1]

“What are you gonna do for us that ain’t gonna make me feel too bad if you don’t come back?”🤣 Les was truly entertained by Satriani’s playing.

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Les Paul is the original guitar god. I love to see him play with these younger guys. RIP.

[@destinyreturns4885]

RIP Les. It was a pleasure to have met you and I will always appreciate your wonderful conversation.

[@lal2235]

"Oh thats a shame". Hahahaha best comment in guitar history

[@bacckone]

but after that: "sounds good".

[@MrX-ny3jv]

Hilarious.

[@bitstorm1]

LA L 😂

[@heathcliff8624]

Then the viagra joke "It made me hard of hearing"

[@stewartkotler9024]

Soundproofed like good whiskey

[@guitarttimman]

I think Joe shows a lot of respect here. I love how Les is picking on him. LOL. He liked the guy or else he wouldn't done that. This was a lot of fun to watch. Good stuff man.

[@derpmellow2]

Les is so old here the way he talks he reminds me of my grandfather. I love it it makes my heart happy, he was one of my grandpas favorite guitarist

[@mickgatz214]

What an Awesome jamming session with these 2 great guitarists. (i'm in tears watching this) :)

[@stoker20]

+1

[@RonHeusdens]

Les is well impressed.... another world apart. Joe is such a talent!

[@thomasharhen2168]

The best guitar 🎸 in the wold!!! Thanx Les!!!! He made rock and roll ROCK N ROLL

[@Fixingthingz4u]

Alot of Respect shown from Joe such a humble humble guy !!

[@jonrembo576]

Indeed..very humble rocksta

[@Bluezulu17]

No respect from les though 🤔

[@suprchickn7745]

He always did this, Joe was put on the spot and did the best in an uncomfortable situation. Les refused to give the direction.

[@Fixingthingz4u]

@@suprchickn7745 exactly chicken 😀

[@firstgeargreg]

@@Bluezulu17 Les Paul, you can tell he really likes Satriani because of the way he ribs him constantly. He's trying to get Joe to cry and find out what makes him tick.

[@Eddu13]

Les Paul was just amazed by it. He was just appreciating the amazing talent of Joe.

[@goldismoney5899]

So you are in Les Paul's head now?

[@sbonamo]

Watch the video...@@goldismoney5899

[@paulmakinson1965]

​@goldismoney5899 just listen to what Les says and watch his body language. Or maybe you are autistic?

[@Wizardofgosz]

​@@goldismoney5899right?

[@hmcbride59v2]

I knew Les well. Some people boast having guitar greats on speed dial. Guitar greats had Les on speed dial. He could call Jimmy, Jeff , Eric, Billy or Paul and say busy Saturday? They would drop everything and fly across the world.

[@paulsimmons5726]

As I watched this I just had to imagine that all of Joe's effects and various stomp boxes were invented back in the 40's and 50's. It was fun watching these two guys make a great musical connection. It certainly looked like Les was enjoying watching his legacy of musical instrumental creativity come out of Satch's fingers. Great video, really enjoyed it!

[@willrichtor]

I don't know how he sets up now but Joe used to run with minimal pedals, letting an eventide harmonizer do the bulk of the processing of his tone since it could emulate pretty much any pedal or effect created up to the point of its introduction without having to worry about level/gain stacking like when you run multiple pedals. I read him say one time that there was even a setting to emulate a dying battery in a pedal. Pretty sure his old floor setup used to be the controller/ trigger for the eventide, a vox wah, a DS1 and not much else. Of course he's a pedal addict so no telling how long he rolled that way but I'm sure it helped out in live situations, considering the amount of processing needed for that tone.

[@DolceBizLLC]

LP was simply amazed at JS's ability to transform a guitar note into 4 dimensions. Satriani exudes class and of course Paul is Classic Coke! Fun.

[@Wizardofgosz]

I guess I missed the amazement

[@sowhat123]

"Atleast he's got a good head of hair. He just didn't bring it with him". what a trol. hahahahahahahah

[@Jedizen07]

Most folks don't know this: Joe is playing several Eddie Harris lines here, especially in the beginning from, 1:49 to 2:11 ( Joe grew up listening to him through his mother who was an avid jazz and soul music fan ). Satch may not be a Jazz player but he's can swing when he wants to.

[@Stratokikay]

That lead me to check out Eddie Harris. Thanks!

[@Jedizen07]

Stratokikay His “ The In Sound “ is a great first entry to his records. But his live recordings features a lot more of that funky/Cannonball Adderley sound.

[@henryholt1359]

@@Jedizen07 Ive been on a revisit Eddie Harris/ Lou Donaldson thang the last 12 months, in the groove.

[@willrichtor]

You ever hear him do Cool #9? His transitioning from Wes Montgomery/ George Benson feeling lines to his signature sound and feel is flawless. Shows that the jazz portion of a "fusion" equation doesn't NEED to be progressive.

[@toogie555]

Joe: "but you guys have rehearsed, I think" Les: "but it took me 93 years to get it! 6:32 I only hope I could be as sharp as Le Paul at age 93!

[@jaemobley5637]

Still playing at 93 hell of a man. I cant play but would love to have a old les paul for my wall.

[@jerryporter1700]

Great to see this...legend with a LEGEND...Joe showing so much respect and being humble as it should be...

[@ImproveYourMagic]

I'd say Joe played tastefully. He da man.

[@guitarttimman]

Yes he did.

[@Mytyweav]

What a cool historical get together. Joe has Class and Respect... Just an outstanding period of time....

[@AthenianHeretic]

Les is a legend with his own legacy well writen. Satriani is an extra terrestrial from a much more advanced civilization.

[@marions.120]

So Les was Surfing With An Alien?

[@gudluckskeleton]

that second jam was absolute gold.

[@sawdust6968]

joe is a ABSOLUTE MASTER!

[@tedcabana]

What an honor it must have been just to be in the same room with the inventor of 20th century guitar.

[@keithmccabe4040]

Literally made me cry when they did summertime.

[@SaintFredrocks]

Thanks Chris for more great fun with Les.

[@jonathanbyrd3396]

6:08-6:45 is legendary! "Oh one of those wise guys huh!" So amazing

[@kabisikletamba142]

I always adore when old folks talk. They have this kind of language when they talk that felt like stories.

[@timothyduzenski1386]

Its just wonderful. Les is just so open to others no matter where they come from and they all just adore him and realize how he helped the industry and modern music.

[@brynjones7371]

You could go out humming that tune he just played. Killer line from Les!

[@josephjester4917]

"He's got a great head of hair, he just left it at home." Even better line from Les. LOL

[@harrypalmer3481]

Love Les Paul. Satriani is great & a Gent.

[@EvilSean62]

two marvelous people being nice to each other and i could watch it all day ... also somewhere in there was some fucking amazing playing ... or is it just me ?

[@robertwoodward9231]

Just go for it and I'll pick it up" Uh no Les, few can out riff Joe. Les always with that great humor, got to love him.

[@SteveStockmalMusic]

Best drummer ever ! Doesn’t over drink, doesn’t over play, blends really well...

[@ginaalwaysavip1177]

Wishing that I could have been there for this beautiful tribute to Mr Les Paul!

[@h.farhad6176]

Les Paul is older than me but still got the sense of humor more than me. Its an honor to listen to you wherever whenever I can.

[@beyondthis7]

Classic blues jam... no one knows what to play.... till they play.

[@ChristinePihale-Daub]

Totally love this one. I have seen Joe live up in Saratoga and this just adds to the man.

[@lal2235]

The roast of joe satriani by les paul

[@FighterFlash]

Les just watching!!!

[@highatruthart]

Les was a character for sure !!. He designed & made the sexiest guitar shape of all time, period.

[@ronvonryan]

@@highatruthart Great guitar, but to my mind the best looking guitar ever is the Fender Strat', as a young English lad back in the 1950's I remember seeing an album cover with Buddy and his Strat', and thinking 'what is that'???, it looked to me like something that just flew in from outer space!! As an old man now I still play a Strat' and still think not only is it a great looking guitar but it's so comfortable to play!! I had a Les Paul once, great guitar, great sound, but not in my opinion the most comfortable guitar to have hanging round your neck on a long Gig.

[@sohailmaqbool6900]

@@ronvonryan i agree that les paul guitar is heavy. But strat is not THAT comfortable to play, i always hit that toggle switch while playing, its placement is very uncomfortable, thats my personal opinion

[@ronvonryan]

@@sohailmaqbool6900 Actually the Strat' was designed for comfort, I love a Tele' but the top edge is uncomfortable for your arm, that's why Leo made the Strat' with that part of the top carved away, also if like me you have a 'beer gut' the back of the guitar fit's nicely round it. I know what you mean about the toggle switch, but it's like the old joke when a man goes to the Doctor and says 'it hurts when I lift my arm like this', and the Doctor says 'well my advice is don't move your arm like that'!! I have been playing a Strat' for more years than I wish to remember, and never had trouble hitting the toggle switch, I tend to use the second position all the time, neck and middle pick-ups, and have never hit it once while playing.

[@markusantonio4866]

Satch did great displaying his chops, but not getting too carried away

[@willrichtor]

Joe Satriani is to electric guitar what Segovia was to classical, so to see him not only starstruck but nervous, shy and intimidated by THE PROGENITOR of the instrument is priceless. You can tell he just wanted to roll his tone knob all the way off and just play some tasteful rhythm and watch Les do his thing but Les wanted to see a show. Amazing what Les could do with just a few notes, considering he was NEVER a minimalist player, except maybe when compared to Chet.

[@pauljordan4452]

Les Paul apparently had an arm deformity. Clearly, it never deterred him, as it doesn't me.

[@Wizardofgosz]

Satriani is to electric guitar what Segovia was to classical? What does that even mean?

[@josephconsoli4128]

I love how Les was never intimidated about anyone. He was always himself towards anyone. Wow, this was really two powerhouses meeting.

[@guitarttimman]

I carry the same attitude. Music isn't about war. Rather, it's about bringing a good peaceful feeling to the soul.

[@guitarttimman]

My favorite one is Larry Carlton with Les. Now that's more up Larry's alley, but Satch was amazing too.

[@jeffd3331]

I totally agree. Some see awkwardness but I see a great amount of respect between them. Mutual admiration, nothing awkward about it.

[@josephjester4917]

If anyone was intimidated, it was clearly Satch being in the prescence of such a musical legend as Les. Hell, any guitarist would be.

[@ruiseartalcorn]

A young guitar genius playing with a God! Awesome!!!

[@FretboardToAsh]

I'm seeing a lot of comments about Joe being 'respectful'. Which I think is true, given that he generally comes across as genuine and humble person. But to be honest, I think his attention was also divided between partly trying to tame his usually beastlike sound (comparably) within such a setting, and partly being (justifiably) terrified of being around a living legend. It may just be me, but I can hear nerves in his playing that blues. There's not a lot of places to hide there compared to his own, thickly distorted, familiar music and band. And Les Paul was an absolute monster on his instrument back in the day, and he's seen and heard dozens of world-class players.

[@midwestcity1979]

Two of guitars greats. Amazing!

[@bluegrassreb1]

thank you Mr. Paul

[@ralfkochling1025]

What a band🙏

[@J0hnC0ltrane]

Paul's hard of hearing. Priceless

[@creatorjan]

Respect for Les and Joe Amazing Jam!

[@rossco420]

I love joe he’s a fantastic human being

[@keithmccabe4040]

Thank you Chris Lentz.

[@The_Philosopher_King701]

Well to hell with the haters in the comments. That was enjoyable. They linked across genres. It isn't about the gear, or the settings. It was about the jam. It is about music.

[@buixrule]

Right on. This was gold.

[@dylanzrim1011]

Joe satriani is blues and jazz based. Les is was jazz guitarist.

[@josephphillips9485]

Well said

[@EvilSean62]

what haters ... I scrolled down ... no hate ... or you did something right and they got buried

[@thememoryhole9355]

It was awkward, a roast, all the things they say it was .. but it was still awesome. I'm sure Joe felt the same way about it as well. It was still one of the most amazing renditions of Summertime I've ever heard! it was totally worth it.

[@mickgatz214]

@Chris Lentz > thank you for your rare upload, much appreciated. :)

[@vhopes3917]

Joe makes all music beautiful / Les Paul’s soul shows even in simple notes.

[@peternewman3487]

Joe has got to be the absolute master of the electric guitar. I’ve seen him live loads of times and I met him at a cd signing at HMV in London. I had already bought his cd but I had a ticket for his show that evening at Wembley Arena which he graciously signed for me. A very nice man.

[@daniejames2591]

Two of my heroes.

[@yeti8it396]

I saw Joe when I lived in Texas way back. It was epic.

[@billhinsperger8120]

Ya pick on one of greatest guitar player’s ever to walk the earth

[@paule.t.5728]

I can see Les Paul is actually enjoying this.. His amazed by Joe's playing i know

[@bkzeppelin3215]

Gotta Love Les, my hero

[@alansturgess1324]

Speed is fine, but only when a guitarist plays slow can you really appreciate their musicality - brilliant version of Summertime with all the Satriani trademark licks and twiddles, but done tastefully and respectfully. Wonderful to see Les playing with him - so near to the end of that remarkable life.

[@MrRadko75]

Thank you Chris for this video ;)

[@rickrevoir1683]

I absolutely love it. Joe is such a great dude. Les is pretty cool too

[@berfsk]

Couldn't agree more!

[@jasonread5017]

BEST YOU TUBE CHANNEL IN THE UNIVERSE

[@Jeronimo.67]

Please turn of that delay. Les will do the echo!

[@FighterPilot1945]

I think Les was impressed...like the way les always tried to mess around with his guests!! here.

[@johnmorrissey3253]

RIP LES WHAT GENT MY GOD WHAT PLAYER IF THERE HEAVEN IT'S GOING TO BE ONE MIGHTY GIG UP THERE

[@shanemahler6830]

I love Satch and he shows such a calm attitude for something that would drive someone with his talent to curse! these styles don't mesh no doubt!

[@1973wildcatman]

This reminds me so much of the last conversation I had with my grandpa a great trombonist and composer who gave me twelve tons of crap for playing electric guitar!

[@blueson9943]

Two gentleman playing the Good Old Blues.

[@KipBrockett]

Awesome! R.I.P. Les Paul

[@strangher11]

that little dig Les throws in at 5:10 is golden .... gotta love him

[@lonewolf1053]

Les was a giant... God bless

[@RoverT65536]

It's worth seeing the whole thing but Summertime at 7:50 has some exquisite moments.

[@dknj5962]

Les calls him a “helluva player” after some mandatory ribbing...Then they get together of “Summertime”. Great video, Mr. Lentz.

[@bitstorm1]

DK NJ Les respected the hell out of him. Les Paul is known for roasting people. If he roasts you, he respects you.

[@dknj5962]

@@bitstorm1 he lived in my town for over 50 years. Very nice and friendly to all comers.

[@lespaul3d]

Thanks Chris.

[@dougharris6971]

Ibanez made the right decision on getting joe to represent them and there guitars

[@kheart8812]

_their_ guitars even

[@taterlysaladman9377]

He is the best in many ways

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Get the fuck out of here with your joe bullshit first off Les paul Admired Eddie van halen Not This turd as a matter you can tell Les is Annoyed because good ol joe Couldn't play the blues to save his Ass..

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

@Nick Costa coming out of the mouth of a 17 year old fucktard haul Ass kid..

[@hh4826]

Angelo needs to chill lmao. You're exactly what we don't need in the guitar community, some shit mouthed raving madman in the comments. Think before you type next time.

[@jfarinacci0329]

Thank you.

[@roycefayed3537]

Great stuff! Les Paul is a cool old Dude.It's all about the feel.

[@nskimharris]

His smiles!!!

[@ertreri]

satriani what a gentleman! very touching

[@bitstorm1]

Les put his guitar down to enjoy a front seat show. He kept telling joe to keep playing. Then he said to joe “you’re a mean man”. You can tell les respected him. That’s why he ribbed him so hard.

[@SuperCyril2]

Sat is one of the top 10 best guitarist on this planet. Not to many guys can out match him in a showdown guitar rif.

[@DP90263]

Awesome video and playing, love the “hard of hearing” joke!

[@mci695]

Sounds good, everything sounds like "Route 66"

[@194919671982]

The best thing Joe did was call out Summertime. Les was all over that.

[@seabud6408]

Wonderful! Gutted that just after a trip to New York in 2004 , I heard that Les Paul played every week in a club there. One of the first tunes I tried to play as a rookie guitar player was Chicken Reel by Les . It was a B side of an old 78 of my grandfathers. I still can’t play it anything like as well as he. “Reel” talkin’ guitar stuff. Cluck cluck!

[@laurentlag3688]

Excellent, merci.

[@wanettarenay1384]

what great musicians

[@wanettarenay1384]

les has done so much the pioneer of double tracking and distortion, cool cool cat

[@jeanlemarchais]

impressionant de voir Les paul jouer avec Joe !!

[@spencerwvcmoon]

Wonderful!

[@radamus210]

Fell into this hole watching Dicky Betts stuff and Joe is playing his Ibanez?... 🤭

[@LHJC10]

Charming Joe is a champ, so much respect shown

[@Robert5185]

Great combo. Two legends.

[@silvanodilegge9057]

Les Paul the legend.... Satriani is a monster..