Clarence Gatemouth Brown - Pressure Cooker (New Orleans 1984) [official HQ video]

[@carlmontney7916]

Despite all the nasty things you can say about the internet and believe me there are many of them. KZbin should be commended for allowing people to post this content. Which without their ability to do so would be lost forever. Millions of young people who have never even heard of gatemouth Brown now can finally witness what a lot of us have known for a long time. He was a truly great and talented musician.

[@RonNolte]

Saw him in a small bar/club in Durango Colorado in 1971 or 1972. I was sitting in front watching him, and playing along on my "Air Guitar". I was so into his performance. He asked me to get on stage with him, and I did! He stood behind me, and wrapped his guitar around in front of me, and played while I watched first hand. Pretending it was me doing all of those things. Amazing experience. So fun.

[@nadonp]

I live in. Aztec, NM. He used to be a Sheriff here in those days!

[@SavageImprint]

That's bad ass! I had a similar experience when I was a little kid but with Lonnie Brooks.

[@KermodeBear]

Whenever you hear a talented, experienced musician say "here's an easy one" you know you're in for a wild ride. Absolutely did not disappoint. Damn what a great player.

[@jamesha175]

what is really awesome is that he found 13 guys who can actually keep up with him

[@bondojoe8161]

That piano man is burning his fingers up!

[@greywidow79]

Thats mainly due to the fact that his musical director (Tenor sax & my father Homer Brown) was about his business ❤ Gate was an amazing musician

[@patrickfoster4586]

I was fortunate enough to meet Gate on several occasions while he was recording and sometimes while even just visiting with my father at his recording studio. My dad owned Studio in the Country, from 1979 through 1992, which is located in a small town north of New Orleans called Bogalusa. He was also the chief audio engineer, his love of recording and producing music is why he bought the place to begin with. It was an incredible facility with an artist roster that is quite remarkable. They are both deceased now, but Gate and my father were good friends with mutual respect for each other and they produced some great recordings during that time. Anyway, Gate was just as much of a character as you would want your elder jazz/blues living legend to be. He would always wear a beautiful engraved revolver in his hip holster just like a wild west cowboy. The studio is located deep in the woods for privacy so he always took the opportunity to fire off a few rounds when he was there. And he was quick to tell you he had been deputized by one of his friends who happened to be a sheriff and he would show off his badge. I'll never forget one time a Japanese rock band called "The Privates" were there recording for like the second or third time (they came to the studio from Japan first in 1987 and loved it so much they returned several times over the years, they were, and still are, quite famous and signed to Sony records over there). Their guitarist, Shonen, is a blues lover and knew all the licks of tons of old blues players, including Gatemouth, so dad arranged for Gatemouth to come to the studio to meet them. They were fascinated by his pistol, looking at it etc. until Gate pulled it out, without warning, and started firing until he completely emptied the revolver. They scattered like roaches and ran inside for cover. It scared the shit out of them, I don't think they had ever heard a gun being fired- they don't have a 2nd ammendment in Japan of course) Gate laughed his ass off about that one. Later in the day Shonen started playing some of Gate's songs and he got really pissed saying 'See all these young cats steal all my riffs and they make millions off it!' He was truly pissed about it but they later had a jam session and had a good time that evening. Anyway that's one of my Gatemouth stories. He was a really great, caring and kind person who was really down to earth despite his phenomenal musical talents.

[@vince-367]

This is all false

[@larryn2682]

Safer society for everyone to have the intelligence to have neither a 2nd Amendment or worthless NRA type organization.

[@rossguillory5556]

Very interesting! I hear SITC is still recording! I live not far from there in Kentwood LA would love to check it out. I’m a record picker/collector and I don’t know how many hundreds of records I’ve found with the small print “Studio In The County” written on the labels!

[@holyspacemonkey]

Patrick - Thank for sharing that memory! I think your dad probably knew my grandfather Bill Holford. He owned ACA Studios in Houston (late 40s to 1990) & was chief audio engineer there. He made a lot of Gate’s recordings too!

[@Texas_Cruiser]

@@holyspacemonkey wow this is great stuff! I'm almost 40 and just now learning about these guys. I'm from and still in Austin where Antone's is still operating and they occasionally post memories on their Facebook so I came across Gatemouth and Albert Collins. From looking them up I've found out about many other musicians I never knew about.

[@ryanconnole]

Saw him in 87 at the Last Call Saloon in Providence, Rhode Island. Such an entertainer! Multiple instruments played like they were a part of his body. Won't see another like him. Mark it!

[@jeffhaney2999]

I regret not taking the time to listen to this man play guitar over the years. Just wow! As a guitarist myself, the level of confidence and difficulty with such a true and honest tone he performs with is absolutely awesome!

[@jasondorsey7110]

Shows how much of a player's sound is in their fingers and not just the equipment we tend to fixate on for tone

[@thatmanstumototours2270]

To those newly introduced and marvelling at Gatemouth Brown's guitar playing, he was also a virtuoso harmonica and fiddle player, as well...

[@LeftCoast_TomP]

Worth it just for the amount of joy he gets from playing. I was just watching Elvin Bishop videos yesterday and similar in the amount of joy he has.

[@markrodgers2976]

After years playing the guitar, I recently took up the bass, and a friend that's the local bass guru, who's been helping me with tips and advice, just told me to check out the bass line on Gatemouth Brown's "Pressure Cooker", so here I am. Well, now that I've heard it, all I can say is......what the hell am i supposed to do with that, LOL!!!!!

[@shaunlester7429]

Grow yourself a rockin' porn 'stache and a permed mullet and I'd say your halfway there.

[@ericnewman3352]

The first time I saw Gatemouth was on Austin City Limits. He was astounding ! He is a master of Swing , Blues, Country and just about every other American style.

[@p.l.h.9661]

This is the first song I learned to play on guitar. It's good for beginners.

[@fredericfournier5662]

Yes and the day after you just can study far complicated things.

[@cesarce5184]

wtf, dude, its fast as fuck! LOL

[@vchemka2]

@@fredericfournier5662 he's being sarcastic

[@sunsparkle8443]

yeah, most guitar teachers start their new students with this song

[@xwarx1000]

Hahaha👍

[@chrispile3878]

Clarence was KILLING IT. What a smoking player!

[@Pflyn]

Beautiful edit, sound and video, in this gem recording.

[@jessegro4]

Thank you, Norm Macdonald

[@redwalrustmnc52]

Haha me too.

[@adrock1011]

same here - hats off to that drummer for keeping the train on the track the entire time

[@Reggiela-zc3cc]

LOL....just saw the interview Norm did with Seinfeld and then came here.

[@robertpirsig5011]

Ha, I love Norm macDonald but never knew he loved this kind of music. Frank Zappa brought me here.

[@histochronos]

I came here because Frank Zappa called Gatemouth one of his biggest guitar influences. But Norm is my favorite comedian! Goes to show you great minds think alike.

[@matthewgarrison2618]

I've lived almost my whole life in South Mississippi and South Louisiana. This is like home.

[@papaj5756]

Soon after Clarence was beamed back up to the mothership!

[@carlbowden4712]

A great one!!!! Fantastic player and showman!!

[@nnpeace9993]

wow this is the first in my life seeing a guitarist with that style of finger strumming, n he’s awesome 👍😮

[@haloskater24]

Albert Collins does a variation of it

[@apexwindowcleaningservices4457]

I want to see his definition of difficult.

[@precisionbrown6829]

Apex Window Cleaning Services Yeah right?

[@LarryMan51]

Amen so would I !!!

[@Zilegil]

I think he was joking 😂

[@andreruffin8492]

On god

[@Bob-jl2oe]

???? That is a simple tune. His licks are easy

[@udonspecial]

Just amazing. Incredible.

[@mcampbell5158]

Thank God for KZbin. This is a gem! I am lucky enough to say that I saw CGB many time. He stole the show one Saturday night at the Chicago Blues fest. The man was amazing.

[@Coachrlc1]

Rip...you kicked ass and it matters today. Inspired today to kick ass.

[@mellissadalby1402]

Great tune! One of the old greats now gone but not forgotten

[@cheesesteak59]

A very unique style of playing and he was cookin'.

[@southpaw8687]

That was fantastic

[@lgndnhswnmnd]

Amazing Group of Musicians!

[@krzysztofjaworski2311]

Ah, how the CGB plays with these guitar tones, plays with incredible speed and every note is perfectly played. Absolute champion. Let the blues play! 🙂❤🎸🎼

[@NicholasBrockmueller]

Why the hell have I not checked out Clarence Gatemouth Brown before today.

[@kilterkaos1]

This was one of my first introductions into jazz. I was a long hair head banger back in the 80s driving around in a Pinto Jammin on his music.

[@rogerthat309]

I just keep stumbling upon amazing musicians! Wow!

[@dennisjonescentral]

What a giant. One of the best ever!

[@timallbritton7329]

Incredible. What an amazing talent!

[@janathmer2587]

Great!! One of my all time heroes!

[@danmartinazzi]

Man , this is the real deal!

[@MikeK6046]

First time I've heard his music. Wow, he is G O O D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@michaelt.wardlespider2496]

Unique style, and quite a character.

[@tomy.1846]

I'm blown away! What a find! :)

[@williamworrell178]

When clips like this suddenly randomly start showing up on my feed I think they may have just passed. Guess I’ll have to Google to find out.

[@marvinm.messier1120]

Goddam! What a great guitar player!

[@mickbrenton]

How hot can you get without bursting into flames???

[@bluzcompany2293]

I just Google the word cool , and a picture of Gate Mouth Brown came up ...

[@dennisjonescentral]

Amazing musician. A true legend!

[@FenderBass4ever]

awesome!

[@green323turbo]

What a master , and nice Firebird with mini humbuckers .

[@tonyqunta32]

The steel guitarist is incredible!

[@theorangegoodness]

Insane! 🎸💥

[@hypthinkpositivepersonalch1402]

It’s just so good!

[@lgndnhswnmnd]

Thanks for this post! Grateful for KZbin!

[@Studentofgosset]

I knew it wasn't going to be close to easy as soon as I heard the drums

[@devinmrochko659]

The way he plays around that capo is insane

[@Zoetropeification]

Saw CGB in New Orleans in 1980. We were 18 - 19 years old and on an extended road trip from Ohio. Stumbled into seeing him at a club and then went back again the next night. Would have gone to see him the 3rd night but the others wanted to get on the road. We hit a lot of clubs from St Louis to Memphis to Chicago and places between. Probably enjoyed seeing CGB more then any others that trip. Buddy Guy seemed a little off the night we saw him.

[@raphaelbernard7954]

Buddy Guy never saw anything I liked of his

[@krimoc]

Just learned about Gatemouth. Incredible stuff!

[@joephillips7612]

Saw him play this tune 10 or 12 years after this at ECU college. He did a long rhythmic breakdown that seemed to illustrate a pressure cooker building up steam. You can be him slap a little rhythm part in here but it was much longer.

[@joolscornwell1307]

Love ❤️ ya 🏴‍☠️🍾☔️📣🙃

[@Coachrlc1]

Dayum!!!

[@bsnf-5]

No wonder why JJ Cale was his fan. A true hero to all guitar players.

[@buska100]

Awesome

[@avrahamyoel7039]

Incredible!

[@DæmonV86]

That's a hell of a jam!

[@johnf120]

One of the most brilliant jazz guitarists to ever play. I put him up there with Charlie Christian and Django

[@raphaelbernard7954]

Jazz, Gate, and his band was proficient at all genres

[@jerryoutlaw3396]

Dad style badass!! I love it.

[@amsedelm]

Hot damn!!

[@proheathen]

He created a very unique sound

[@bsb683902]

Superllative musician seems the least heard of are the best

[@philiptate8009]

Thank you, also, Norm.

[@christianheymann7706]

I was fortunate enough to meet A.Collins on occasions & he offered same chance to the guitar- audience, but unfortunately nobody steppt right on stage .....

[@felipetosonbraga]

Country funk jazz

[@micaKTM1290]

I believe Mr. Brown called his music 'Texas swing'.

[@cnuds]

I watch this clip HEAPS

[@bondojoe8161]

Clarence to Eric Clapton..."hold my beer"!

[@glenyswana7259]

Amazing

[@simonpsychosis2812]

I hate to admit it, but this is the first time I've ever heard CGB. And, I'm a guitar player (25+ years), so yeah, I'm ashamed of the shear oversight on my part. Nevertheless, thank you Norm Macdonald and better late than never I suppose. This is killer! Consider me a new fan.

[@brianturner8001]

capo makes it easier? is it cheating? i've heard that but...?

[@JMAG710]

Roy Clark led me here. So glad he did.

[@davidhk1883]

You better check out Roy Clark, also the wrecking crew.These were the showmen and the best .like you it took years to find them

[@rumeos3133]

Beautiful!!

[@anto3270]

Un gran guitarrista

[@Aldo-Music-Channel]

This is brilliant! 😎🎶🎶🎶🎸👏👏👏

[@bakedtater1144]

hes awesome, no wonder Frank Zappa dug him

[@allen6924]

Man he could smoke 'em with those sweet swing phrases...damn few made the jazz guitar sound robust.

[@antarctic8560]

He's a helluva guitar player, and he's no spring chicken either!

[@larryn2682]

Died: September 10, 2005

[@LarryMan51]

A sad day for planet earth.

[@jarikuukasjarvi8198]

Clarence was cool, kova äijä!!!

[@LennySugiono]

awesome

[@Adonfffunk]

Killer ! Big Groove ! Love it !

[@TheMilesmckee]

Hey y'all! I'm a professional saxophonist in Denver, Colorado. I'm also the proud owner of Homer Brown's saxophone that has carried me through most of my professional career. I'm just wondering if the black saxophonist in this video is Homer because I know he played with Clarence a lot, and I'd love to retrieve footage of my instrument. Thanks y'all!

[@barnabywylde2224]

I have seen many people play a bass like a guitar but few play a guitar like it's a bass

[@whetedge]

Don't know if it had anything to do with his playing style, but his fingers were very long.

[@michelm.5074]

Bravo

[@ulricclayton3428]

5:51 what an outro

[@DrJoshGuitar]

Go baby Go!

[@larryberger4818]

Dude, did you see him tune in the middle of all that?

[@Not_An_Alien]

Tuning strings with a capo on them, mind blown!

[@jamesfellers1673]

LIKE THAT!

[@Merlin_Price]

Is there more of this session somewhere!!!?? He looked like he was about to jump on that fiddle and i have GOT to check that shit out.

[@Storyvillerecords]

There might be. We are currently going through the archives, and hope to upload some more soon.

[@BlankenshiptheDevil]

@@StoryvillerecordsDo It!

[@ColinCottingham-j7c]

Nobody can touch this song. And has not tried since gatemouth 40 years ago. Bass player fingers are tired as f. Too. This group of fellas just kill this tune.

[@bjken1967]

great!

[@stevesiever9472]

wow!

[@dale9440]

I was there watching him in Ft. Worth...later someone stole that 66' Firebird

[@CyprusAve]

holy shit

[@CC-fi3pp]

The King of the Firebird.

[@andrewx7806]

I think his guitar almost caught fire!!!

[@raindog873]

Thanks Clarence. An easy tune to play? You just killed playing guitar for me. But seriously, what an amazing talent. The guy even played on Hee Haw with Roy Clark. A true legend.

[@michaelvanhorn7152]

guys a wizard and on a harmonica too

[@BobLantz]

And fiddle as well.

[@brentabbott3954]

I used to smoke with clarence on chimes street next to lsu fun time's cool cat.