Cissy Strut Jam LIVE at The Bitter End on 12-7-2023

[@dlgodmc6334]

I’m a drummer that just got into guitar. I’m a big fan of your music and you’re one of the biggest reasons why I want to get into funk when I’m good enough. Please never stop what you’re doing

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Good job! Thank you so much!

[@plteltronix7085]

i love watching drummers, they always seem like they are having the time of their lives. It makes me smile every time

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@raoulduke8720]

drummers are awesome, bassists... uhhh 🤣

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Shawn Pelton & Will Lee = Badass Rhythm Section!! @@raoulduke8720

[@feloniousmonk3049]

Just got turned on to this funky song when John Mayer did it, found out it was originally a Meters song. Just so fantastic to see solo interpretations during jam portions of the song, by various artists. Superb, these folks, doing this cover... My hat's off to tasteful licks, the whole song.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome! We all learned something from the Meters! This melody is amazing! Great song form etc. Thank you so much!

[@caroliamurri3872]

Came here after cover by Leo Nocentelli.. layin it down right?? ❤️‍🔥

[@williemammoth11]

IW@TS and holy cow what a great night and such a privilege to get to see all these world-class musicians up close like that :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@kentissue2215]

That was great! Thank you very much! This is one of the tunes I make use of when teaching. I've referred a few students to it recently as an excellent study. 😎🎸👍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! So happy to hear that! What a great song!

[@boomerdell]

Cissy Strut is always an excellent choice, and this super group of superb musicians absolutely rocks it!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Thank you!

[@WmRob]

Love this so much. Real music. Real musicians.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@jonnybeck6723]

"Get the funk outta my face..." No one plunks the funk like you, Mr. Tomo... I'm loving this series of live performances... Thanx so very much and with coffee in hand I'm, giving you a toast... Cheers, mon

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you so much!

[@uberjam-sam8512]

So, so good. Thanks for making my day 😊

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

[@riffdigger2133]

One funky drummer on this classic, he’s tight! And Will Lee on bass! Solo on the breakdown. Tomo plays a colorful palette of tones and melodies-these guys are outstanding!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

This band is simply amazing! I cannot believe that I can do this with these amazing musicians! I am so fortunate and grateful! I love Shawn Pelton's drumming! Thank you so much!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Will Lee is my favorite people & my favorite bass player! Oz Noy is so amazing! So much fun to hear his crazy solo on my original songs!

[@donlennon8513]

Keep on Keepin on getting funky Tomo. Funk really got me back in 1989.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@caprise-music6722]

Absolutely amazing!! So good! Everybody rocked the house!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@RobMLyon]

Will Lee, truly the biggest influence on me. Not just as a bass player, but as an all around musician

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! I love Will Lee so much! He calls all of sudden and it’s always fun taking with him too!

[@omen3766]

I love Oz...dude is ripping and still looks like he is doing his taxes while waiting for a bus.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing! He is amazing

[@chrisg5271]

Great Jam love it as never been able to do Cissy Strut justice but love trying, this is great example of how you pay dues and make it your own love it

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! You can prepare this! Listen to the original recording! Listen same song for many days! So music will live inside of you! That way you can bring music out of you!

[@jimkoblick1776]

Awesome Jam !! We used to do this in Fearless Groove back in 1990....it was always the most fun to play!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Awesome!

[@LMVtron1]

Tomo and Oz Noy!!! The highest calibre of funky bluesy guitarists

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

This is my band! So much fun! Great music in NYC!

[@gr637]

Great rendition of this masterpiece by The Meters

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@Joel_Powell]

Tomo and Will Lee at the same time - nice! Gee Mack would love it. Yes, lawd, yes, lawd!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! I love Will Lee! Thank you so much!

[@maclloyd4691]

My favourite meters jam! Random question but is the guy on the far right one of the guitarists for scary pockets?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Tomo Fujita on the left & Oz Noy on the right

[@katsunori.bb.kawai.6633]

Thank you Mr.Fujita. Thank you again for your newest gig!. (Just like new year present!.) 👏👍🙏🤣😎

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You’re very welcome! Thank you!

[@SuriSanJose]

Such great music. This was are amazing!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@25dbz-ot9br]

Shaun and Will are just keepin the uh in uh-naztay. Great groove.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Amazing band! I love playing this band! Thank you!

[@Myles20686]

Does anyone know the right side guitarist's playing style? Sounds sick!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Please look up! Oz Noy! He plays jazz, blues, and everything!

[@Myles20686]

@@TomoFujitaMusic get it!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@Joe-bs9dj]

Thank you for inspiring a beginner like me

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@dumpstertrash420]

Can anyone explain Will Lee's hand signal at the beginning? It looks like he's motioning C and then 2 down fingers (2 flats) so I'm confused if it's the key of C or Bb. It looks like they're all cruisin on C in the beginning...

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

He was asking me "Key of A?" I said with my finger "No it's in C!" In general... this song is played in key of C or A.... No Bb

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Two down or two up... that's too intellectual!

[@SCaNn0R]

I love that ciment brick in front of the drums haha

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Signature!

[@DeeveOnYT]

Serious pocket action - thanks guys

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@jonnybeck6723]

Is that a genuine Ludwig concrete block?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Very special one indeed!

[@willieG333]

George Porter would be proud of this one... great job Will!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@Mariofan7]

The meters! So good. My personal favorite is just kissed my baby

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@alecrodriguez5037]

Haha awesome, thanks for posting so much!

[@alecrodriguez5037]

Listened through twice cause that was great, where were you performing?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! No plan yet! Please follow my Instagram & my news letter!

[@DanaDeerwester]

Tearin' it up!!!!!🙀✌️💥

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@flonsdg]

Awesome Tomo! What did the hand gestures in the beginning mean?

[@rjmari]

The two hand signals were the letter "C" and 2 fingers pointing downwards, meaning the key with 2 flats (B flat). Bassist was asking which key they were going to play in. Tomo answered with "C".

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Will was asking what key? C or A.... with hands (just in case!)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Two fingers downward was A ... then I gave C!

[@rippertrain]

My father taught me one great thing. If you can't dance be the one playing the music. I learned 5 instruments. Dig this jam!!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great father! and good job! Thank you so much!

[@GuitarMan65]

Tomo, you just exude pure musical enjoyment. Great playing as always!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! This band is so amazing!

[@sporque]

Sweet funky music, guys!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@AdamHe-hf2tg]

Fantastic performance prof. Tomo and your band! Would you make a lesson on it one day in Guitar Wisdom?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! A lot of funk lessons at my Guitar Wisdom!

[@petedazer3381]

Great groove!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

Love a high strap bass, but rotate the neck skyward to avoid bending tendons on right wrist so much.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Both guitar & bass, very important to use less tension on left hand! Soft as possible!

[@donlennon8513]

Oz is on it.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! We will be playing at the Bitter End in NYC on 4/26th Friday 9:30pm

[@joy1ess]

one of my favourites from your funk lab 😆

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! So happy to hear that!

[@robertbriquet]

Haaa Tomo and Oz ......

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@wowmah]

ozはやはり凄いです。

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

はい！スゴ！です！

[@jumpskirt]

The guitarists are great, but the drums really drive this - great playing.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Shawn Pelton! He is the best in this business! The Saturday Night Live!

[@jeremyversusjazz]

Tomo n Oz!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Fun!

[@adamdacevedo]

To most guitar players, clips like this are simultaneously inspiring AND depressing….

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@Growth_Unleashed]

First to comment...leave a like when u visit....nice instruments

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@JohnLloydDavis]

Is that the Bruno Mars Strat? Sounds great.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

No. Kanji guitar hardtail by Kanji Kawabata. Yes! Amazing hand craft!

[@l8tapex]

from new orleans ... Ayyyyyyy Eeeee . Meters , throw out some Vidachovich.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@wjniemi]

Nice drum recording, too.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for listening! Thank you!

[@АлексейГорлов-г5и]

Хороший джем.)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@АлексейГорлов-г5и]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Class! I love jams!

[@chrischoir3594]

couldn't you find a better drummer?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Oh! Amazing!

[@raoulduke8720]

"cissy"? careful there you might get cancelled hahaha! 🤣

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@PhpGtr]

Not a thing.

[@johnkostelidis8163]

nice !!!!!!! Tho I'd love a bass solo somewhere there

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Looking forward to playing with these guys on 4/26 Friday 9:30pm at the Bitter End!

[@DanaDeerwester]

Tearin' it up!!!!!🙀✌️💥

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@DanaDeerwester]

Tearin' it up!!!!!🙀✌️💥

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!