Jorma Kaukonen - Hesitation Blues

[@kevinmckenna2877]

Recently visited Fur Peace Ranch and met Jorma and his lovely wife. What genuine nice people. Have always loved Jorma's playing.

[@claypost2546]

My heart hurts at the idea that anyone could ever dislike this.

[@garysaldutti5443]

Easy fix. Ignore them.

[@joecontreras5068]

I totally agree- they aint right in the head

[@michaelpessolano6458]

Love Jorma and Jack ...

[@alexkalish8288]

I learned this song by leaning on the stage and watching Jorma play this piece until I could play the whole thing, but that was close to 50 years ago. He plays it rather different now , adding a few layers of sophistication to his wonderful style.

[@brianvaughan2134]

Same.

[@stonepaintertim]

me too- first time I was transfixed- Lone Star Cafe"

[@sharplessguy]

Learned to play it by listening to the Hot Tuna album.... I wore that vinyl down by playing it over and over again while trying to play along..

[@Andrew-td6hi]

Yep, listen to this and brings me back to hanging in bedroom with friends listening to Hot Tuna and using turn table cover to sift out the seeds! Of course none of that anymore but lasting memory and great music.

[@maggieking6619]

Jorma and Jack at the Filmore East as Hot Tuna-what a trip! Such a pleasure to see him playing still. But when music embroiders and weaves the threads of our lives, we would rather give up breathing to keep the music. Thank you for so many moments of pleasure and joy

[@johnb2905]

What year Maggie ? I've seen Tuna there also

[@bennorton6231]

Brings back memories of seeing him play an acoustic set followed by an electric set at the Palladium in the city w Jack, Papa John etc. Magic!

[@mickconnor7929]

Happy 80th birthday Jorma!

[@fredleff7666]

I was at Woodstock saw it all Great memories, play guitar Great times

[@andyszpekman5205]

So, so good. Jorma has meant a lot to me for nearly my entire life, and I'm now 57.

[@christianlacheze3323]

Same, except I am now 70!

[@tommccabe9912]

Incredible! How does he play that song so calmly now. I play it and my blood pressure goes through the roof.

[@larryn2682]

Learn to relax in life.

[@stonepaintertim]

there were good drugs way back

[@johnb2905]

First saw him do H Blues in '74 at Alfred U. ... Him and Papa J ... Jack was sick and out of lineup . Jorma sitting in a big old chair and Papa J jammin like they were in their basement . Hooked ever since . God Bless Hottuna ...

[@davidbelle5465]

Yes I saw him there to. sunyalf77

[@bobmctague7104]

HOT TUNA in the 70's ay the Capital Theatre with Papa John. They played until daylight. WOW

[@andy55253]

I love this guy!Perfect!Genius!He came from another planet.Thank you God,Thank you America,Thank you for opportunity to watching persons like him.What experience!

[@boduke7397]

love jorma. wish I could go to every show. my soul vibrates with every note. thanks. JORMA.

[@ljswack]

Roger that Bo

[@SaphirSouenEstherG]

Shared on Google+, December 23, 2018 - *Happy Birthday to Mr Jorma Kaukonen!*

[@RobertoPoncebk]

Maestro Jorma!!!

[@dustysommers7161]

Ohh yeah 👍 thanks Jorma

[@sphinxproduction]

I love watching him play the guitar.

[@daryllect6659]

I love _listening_ to him play the guitar...

[@Clyde6frame]

Go to a show every time he’s in town

[@jonp4846]

Saw Jorma for the first time live do an acoustic solo gig at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, around '79 or so (a little hazy ;). Great stuff!

[@costa1434]

oh boy amazing. tks a lot for this jewel

[@chasburns3599]

Wooden Ships 1970 Airplane-stupendous guitar work. Sears into your soul !

[@anthonyclegg1511]

To all of you out there, I don't know you, but I hope you are having a great peaceful day. ❤️🎸Great guitar playing.

[@mAdkraft3366]

2022 and still lovely

[@mirkakozlowska-nalepa0303]

I love watching Yorma play the guitar.

[@jeriolsen336]

That's Yorma with a J.

[@alancameron8897]

Hesitation I got the blues.Thank you!

[@troma54]

I’ve seen him do this live and different videos here on KZbin, but this one is outstanding. He seemed like he didn’t want to let the song go. I know I didn’t!

[@chanceburger3169]

The first time I saw jorma an jack was 1978 at the warner theater an I have followed these guy since then

[@alansarnowski9350]

I can watch great music. Happy days all around On kitty

[@Dlrealife]

For my friend Jimmy Boudreau... RIP Jim

[@markazevedo8679]

Great ! Jorma Kaukonen . Thanks for posting, dschram1 .

[@officialharvard751]

I live in Athens Ohio and I swear Jorma is like the only good thing from the entire region

[@dencitymccartney2485]

There is a B&B in Pomeroy owned by Maureen Burns who makes Herbalsage tea. One of the finest persons in the area. I used to live in New Marshfield.

[@larryn2682]

"The son of a State Department official, Jorma Kaukonen, Jr. was born and raised in the Washington D.C. area, with occasional extended trips outside the United States. He was a devotee of rock-and-roll in the Buddy Holly era but soon developed a love for the blues and bluegrass that were profuse in the clubs and concerts in the nation’s capitol. He wanted to take up guitar and make that kind of music himself. Soon he met Jack Casady, the younger brother of a friend and a guitar player in his own right. Though they could not have known it, they were beginning a musical partnership that has continues for over 50 years. Jorma graduated from high school and headed off for Antioch College in Ohio."

[@gmantube1535]

WOW! Love that!

[@b2crazyeye]

My name is Jorma and I met him back stage before

[@royboyx2]

Ralph McTell did a good version of "Hesitation Blues" on his "8 Frames a Second" LP, released in '68. Worth hearing if you can find it. I saw him perform it in '76 or '77 at a club in Toronto. Every player, quite rightly, develops their own interpretive arrangement usually based on a version, that they really admired or suited their own style. Traditional tunes are merely a starting off point and shouldn't be considered as "dead" music history.

[@randywest1185]

My first exposure was in the early 70's at the Academy of Music, downtown Manhattan, midnight shows, with Jack, Papa John, and Sammy Piazza (I think). I remember Jack's solos quite well.

[@jenniferbauer8689]

JORMA!!!!!

[@msaintpc]

I like how he can play lead rhythm and bass at the same time.

[@ShiroiTengu]

The technique is called "Travis picking"

[@andreiferrera9981]

Jorma and Garcia knew each other since 1962 or 1963 but it’s a shame there is hardly any video of them playing acoustic guitars together. We know they did but not much of that was documented. Oh well.

[@LisaDawnn]

Yeah....this is just the way I play it too (not). I've been listening to you for 40 years. Why hasn't any of your magic rubbed off on me yet? :)

[@surf7lakemich1]

I just sit in amazement at his playing. First time I listened to Airplane it was his work the stuck out. I've got to see him in concert someday still...

[@LisaDawnn]

Fred H I highly recommend you do so too! They are amazing!! Acoustic is so much better than electric but Jorma and Jack rock either way. And yes, I agree. He made Jefferson Airplane so unique with his style of playing. The others just completed the sound.

[@surf7lakemich1]

I live in Arizona and he's on the east coast rest of year it seems. Wishing him good health and hope he swings west of the Rockies in 17'. Nice to find someone who appreciates his music too!

[@rodorodo5204]

've been listening Jorma +40years! :-))) c'est juste que, comme il existe une "french touch",il existe aussi une "Jorma touch" ! just UNIQUE !

[@mariobevilacqua9632]

muy lindo

[@willsheehan2975]

those textures and timbres tho

[@JonathanHorwitz]

DYNAMITE!!!!

[@runswithbears3517]

no words

[@steveaitch729]

79 years young today

[@cliffordgreen8349]

So many artists of 'my era' were a combination of a bit of talent, a lot of luck, and and a style that was deemed 'cool'. Jorma is one of those who has the real musical chops to justify his fame.

[@slotmachinenut5253]

Remember this from RedRocks

[@bobfriedman409]

WOWEE!!!!!!!

[@hvymettle]

If you don't know Jorma you don't know Jack.

[@treecounting]

If you buy the " lesson '' from Homespun ? The tab is NOT compete !! Not a happy purchase

[@juhahuovio3548]

Trikkejä Kikka?

[@matteorayner4273]

Such an underrated guitar player.

[@chrismorton8375]

Good Shepard

[@sativagirl1885]

they're not making old blues players any more.

[@cef8156]

very underrated guitar player when he plays electric Clapton's got nothing on Jorma.

[@farje1]

Indeed. For starterters, Jorma plays fingerstyle, Clapton needs a pick.

[@rolanddoucet458]

Clapton plays finger style without picks. This guy uses a thumb pic as well as finger picks.

[@juhahuovio3548]

Segovia Lolita

[@lincolnbest2002]

Without Jorma and Jack, Jefferson Airplane is Starship. Marty, Paul, and Grace.....yawn....

[@johnb2905]

Jack played with starship

[@MrJoeyLevins]

Comment section is whiter than a polar bear’s arse

[@fredleff7666]

Mick Martin plays this Better

[@JamesFolkers]

Nope…

[@albertfernandez9934]

Yeah, Jorma is wack !! Lol ... Different styles for different taste, my friend..

[@fredleff7666]

Stinks

[@geoffreyallen888]

Disappointing.

[@tpstrat14]

whoa... must've had an off night? He doesn't play guitar very well here... first video I've seen of him. Not impressed !

[@karlkellar8614]

Oh gee, how sad, you're not impressed. You have no idea what he's doing.

[@rogerzibell3489]

You are 10 years old and he is in 70s.........fuck off kid

[@albertfernandez9934]

Is that sarcasm ? Appreciate the style and talent, Hot Fukin Tuna baby !!!

[@stew7756]

What is the name of the song? Hear the space and time between the notes. Listen and learn kid(s).

[@blueguitar8479]

You're high. This is great

[@akb48lvr]

christ, this has zero heart .. yet another watered down version from some white guy .. about as much flavor as iceberg lettuce .. The Rev was playing this with meaning and passion when he was this jag-off's age

[@geoffreyallen888]

It's "polite" - quite so.

[@johnb2905]

He has more heart in his big toe than most every musician we know .

[@joecontreras5068]

You must play the accordion

[@rayfrazier8657]

At least get some fact correct, davis only to 76 & Kaukonen is 83.

[@mccurryburg]

Just astounding!