“Goodbye Porkpie Hat” | Jeff Beck Tribute 5-23-23 | Song 12 (Derek Trucks)

[@tonylocke1214]

Derek Trucks is one of the tiny number of guitarists, who can do Justice to the songs that Jeff Beck made his own. A wonderful performance from a brilliant musician.

[@RobertErickson-ik4rf]

Finger pickers are a rare breed. Those that shine, shine the brightest.

[@autk]

"justice" debatable, noisy attack comparatively and none of the nuance or savagery that JB had at any moment, that said, nobody ever has, it's a useless comparison...he did a good job "in tribute" and that's where it ends

[@stefanriesener4451]

He is one of the special guest who made him alive, man ❤

[@cold02rex]

​@@autk speaking of noisy attacks

[@mikelair9144]

John McLaughlin killed it on Stratus. He is a master of fusion... Great choice there! Derek is my fav slide man. Anika Nilles as well❤ skills

[@gerardmcnally]

How good is Derek Trucks !!!!!

[@orestiskopsacheilis1797]

Derek Trucks paying tribute to Jeff Beck who paid tribute to Charles Mingus who paid tribute to Lester Young... 💗🎶

[@thomasespositio3139]

thats the order, with the great Pres being the fountainhead

[@direstraights]

🎉❤🙏

[@guylhosted]

Rich generational musical brilliance He's enjoying playing the history and intense honor to JB

[@jamescurran9002]

Profound

[@michaelrice500]

. . . who paid tribute to us all.

[@immamba8774]

Rip Jeff Beck and bravo to DT for this tribute song. No one can ever fully emulate Beck's whammy bar and tone manipulation magic but DT did a nice job here. God bless Clapton and crew for doing this show.

[@motioninmind6015]

FINALLY an actual Jeff Beck tribute song, from one of the very few players who could pull it off - and this is really really beautiful!

[@williamkluge1149]

I meet Derrick at Hard Rock in AC last week. What a nice and humble guy.

[@johnnymossville]

Very few people's guitar playing can bring you to tears like Jeff Beck. Derek is one of those few.

[@rdb9936]

Dereks solo on Joyful Noise literally stopped me dead in my tracks the first time I heard it. I physically pulled the car over to try and take it in. It was like Aretha was singing or something. The style he has developed is simply unbelievable. Yes he plays guitar, but the man is not a guitarist, he’s a musician. And I absolutely mean that as a complement!

[@johnnymossville]

@@rdb9936 Totally agree. He's up there on top of the mountain.

[@autk]

He'll be climbing it forever and will never see JB because JB is on top.

[@barrycw1]

Derek and Jeff both pick with their fingers, both control volume, feedback and tone through their hand and both have an otherworldly creativity that is, well, practically impossible to do justice to with words

[@philrossner3250]

Amen!

[@darylsavoie7472]

It's hard to appreciate the amount of work it would have taken Derek Trucks to work out that track...all of Jeff Beck's nuances coupled with putting his own spin on it, what a fantastic tribute.

[@danleftwich5911]

Effortless mastery of the guitar is Derek's lifelong gift to all of us, just as Jeff blessed us with his mastery. Derek's volume control, mimicking Jeff's tremolo artistry, and seamless shifting between slide and finger painting is astonishing. This is respect.

[@superzebrafromfrance]

Given the umbelievable muusic gift he has, I wouldn't be surprised if he took him like half an hour. His musical IQ is stratospheric (sgpheric?) and he probably just absorbed naturally the way Beck plays over the years. They are two of the most unique guitar players to ever live, and i'm pretty sure derek took a lot from beck while building his own playing.

[@ZChoate]

To echo what these two said, apparently he can kinda sit down and get there very quickly. Particularly with people he's familiar with and emulated previously (whether public or private)

[@joerectifier]

Well said…..he studied and put the time in and he fucking nailed the spirit of Jeff becks sounds and inflections, he went off the beaten path and then reeled it back in. For me, being a Jeff Beck snob, this is indeed the best tribute I have heard!

[@Mahwahjoe]

Ive been following Derek since he first joined the allman brothers and was a baby faced kid. Now hes the elder statesman of the scene.. earned every bit of the respect

[@joerectifier]

Derek is a player that cares….its obvious he does his homework - and obvious he understands dynamics, tone and space and energy….truly a craftsman and outstanding player!!!

[@darinplott5186]

I could watch this all day long. Thanks Derek for honoring Jeff.

[@skipmessier765]

Derek seems like the only guitarist who can absorb another person’s style, couple it with their own style and have the end result be pure genius. I’m sure Jeff would be proud !

[@tedtrowbridge7407]

Clearly the world's best slideman !!

[@hbikerbob7210]

This performance is truly mesmerizing. I am a big fan of Jeff Beck and Derek Trucks, I'll bet Jeff has a big smile on his face staring down from above

[@chrissiler6075]

I think Jeff was next too people like Duane and Jimmy and Stevie saying DAMN!!!

[@elephantfootrisers]

I've been watching a lot of Jeff Beck tributes on KZbin including the ridiculously talented Matteo Mancuso. But Mr. Trucks...well, well, well. He captures the spirit of Jeff, Duane and then some. Extraordinary.

[@drewingersoll606]

The real tribute to Jeff here is the amount of time Derek must have put in practicing this and working this out. Both Jeff and Derek as masters of the instrument put in hard hard work in practicing so it pays off in an effortless performance - and this is as effortless looking as anything Jeff did. God Bless Jeff Beck.

[@hurdygurdyguy1]

Derek makes everything he plays look effortless, no rock god poses, just pure soul!

[@grandpacardenaz8222]

Yes. Derek( Mr. Slide} is already a guitar legend. imo

[@tonyennis1787]

I suspect Derek just had to hear it once, and he could do it.

[@CHEABUDDY42]

Yea dude that’s 100 percent improv, no work needed for Derek

[@williamdillard4291]

100 percent agree

[@oldbk4281]

The passing of the electric guitar GOAT torch. Great performance, Mr. Trucks. R.I.P. Jeff Beck.

[@autk]

NO

[@SR11266]

@@autk yes

[@autk]

@@SR11266 absolute Bollocks

[@guylhosted]

Probably the greatest performance of Goodbye PH that anyone has ever herd fitting for the British rock legends crowd. Performers were jaw dropping all around him. To think a tune over a hundred years old thanks to JB and what a fitting tune for Trucks.

[@crosswood6338]

Derek stole the show! The best performance of this tribute evening!👍

[@0718dm]

He has a habit of doing that....

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

@@0718dm goddam kid! lol

[@johnhebert3986]

@crosswoods6338 Not Surprised. Derek usually does. What talent.!

[@charlottevictoria.hubbard7472]

I shut my eyes and all I could hear was Jeff Beck. Well done Derek.

[@davidherz9968]

When Derek Trucks picks up the guitar, you hold your breath, you want to hear his pin drop, and then when he plays you are as captured as Odysseus/Ulysses would have been by the sirens had he taken the wax out of his ears. What a musician! Thank you!

[@duncanfrere2656]

Derek Trucks is alone in this line-up of the world's greatest guitarists who can match Jeff Beck's astonishing, singular accomplishment. What a performance!

[@albertpsaros]

Well said...agreed

[@ulrichkeller196]

@@albertpsaros I was never really into Slide guitar, but when I saw Derek and his band a few years ago, I really changed my mind... RIP Jeff, best guitarist ever

[@ferrymounty]

Derek steht ganz oben in der Galerie der weltbesten Gitarristen - unverkennbarer Stil und traumhaft schön - davon kann ich nie genug hören!

[@unclewayne8004]

Love him, so humble, so much feeling, such great skill, you just stop and listen, no fast forwarding! More please!

[@wirewrks]

There will never be another musical genius like Jeff Beck, but after this AMAZING performance from Derek Trucks, I believe the same can now be said about him. An absolute masterful take on this classic, where Derek respects and honors Jeff's version, and at the same time, allows his own voice to shine as well. OUTSTANDING..!!!

[@philpullen2800]

Awesome take on 2 legends.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Derek Trucks has his pulse on just about every genre of music that pertains to the masses of blues, rock, jazz, big band, solo efforts..and he's only beginning...in this performance he channeled Jeff Beck/ Charlie Mingus all rolled up in one , Bravo.

[@VisualSOLUTIONSMedia]

Without doubt the best performance, and performer, at this tribute. The way Trucks moves seamlessly between slide and fretted guitar is just stunning! His original playing in Beck's style at 3:17 is fantastic, then he's not afraid to directly quote Beck at 5:07. Beck would be delighted!!!

[@chrissiler6075]

I saw Derek bending strings with the slide and went WOW. I'm never bored watching TTB

[@siobhonphillips2295]

Definitely! I was there on this night and he blew everyone off the stage

[@Tommy-bp7ln]

Best living slide and real straight from his heart players on Guitar! Yes

[@TeeKay19]

You nailed it. I closed my eyes and really felt that I was listening to some sort of hybrid combination of Derek & Jeff. You hear each of them in this. Just stunningly beautiful.

[@musicalSFCat]

This is the highlight of this Jeff Beck tribute concert. IMHO Derek Trucks is truly an amazing world class guitarist/musician. Always has been.

[@benbarclay5546]

I can't believe he wasn't holding down every track.

[@johnhebert3986]

@musicalSFCat Totally agree, with your comments. I will take it one step further, and say IMHO Derek is the BEST guitarist now, and has been for the past 15 years or so. Also IMHO I don't think its that close.

[@mrnobody9104]

Derek is top of the food chain always does my heart good to hear what tune his guitar wants to sing!

[@MacTeee]

That was a magnificent homage to both Jeff and Charles Mingus! Bravo Derek!

[@billknudson7895]

This was a big challenge, and Derek rose to the occasion. So great to hear a virtuoso performance during a time when that level of musicianship seems to be turning into a thing of the past.

[@richmorpurgo5554]

Derek does Jeff justice! I’m crying missing Jeff, and the beauty and passion of Derek, in equal measure!

[@autk]

Nothing equal about it

[@jurgengarisch9029]

There are people who like JB and other people who like DT, or others who like both. I'm wondering what enables you to belittle Derek's performance. What annoys you? Jeff Beck is no longer alive due to the criticism of Derek, your criticism your criticism is of no use to anyone! The musicians wanted to remember JB!

[@fviannaval]

That was absolutely incredible. Jeff is happy, and so is the whole world. Derek is the most gifted and lyrical guitarist in the world today.

[@autk]

Nonsense

[@philpullen2800]

@TK All of your anti Derek comments on this whole thread are nonsense actually. JB was great indeed but your DT bashing on every comment someone posts is based in JB idol worship. You probably have his photos all over your house. Whether JB is best, DT is also a very elite guitatist of all styles. Not just slide. You don’t know what you think you know. Give it a rest.

[@fviannaval]

@@philpullen2800 I know this should go without saying, but do people have to put somebody down in order to praise someone else? Derek fuckin' rules and at this point it's not even an opinion, it's a fact.

[@autk]

@@philpullen2800bashing?? Lol, that's pretty silly, sorry your hero got another review based in reality... you're entitled to your opinion, this hero worship of Derek based on a cover of Jeff Beck's cover is ridiculous, and it's not bashing to offer a different opinion based in fact; he's nowhere near the player JB was and never will be. Unfortunately you do not control where anyone comments, I suggest you get over yourself and get back to worshipping your hero and stop fancying yourself as an internet cop, LOL, I've been a professional guitarist for 45 years and a sound engineer for 35, I know what I'm talking about Mr annoyed, lol, Derek is a talented slide guitarist, that's where it ends, he'll never be on top of that Mountain where JB will always be, deal with it.

[@autk]

@@fviannaval different opinions aren't putting someone down, you think you're correct and anyone that disagrees with your myopic view that Derek is the best there is is a "put down"?? grow up, there's literally thousands better, and if you can't handle a different opinion you shouldn't be posting comments on KZbin, I have the right to say your take that Derek's the best is nonsense, and it's not a fact because YOU think it is, enjoy his music I do, but he's not the best of anything.

[@Tommy-bp7ln]

One of the best slide player's I've ever seen...unique talent and with Susan...oh my God!!

[@nasty9317]

I was sat centre stage nine rows back and it blew me away ,

[@robertsessa3389]

WAS THERE TOO.....FLEW IN FROM LA

[@kleberveridianogoncalvesde6293]

God Bless Charles Mingus, Jeff Beck and Derek Trucks! Music is the true language of the spirit ! 🙏

[@guylhoste1155]

Pork Pie hat was a tribute to Lester Young the lineage goes back to the forties. Trucks the perfect musician for a daunting task. Well played by whomever decided Derek Trucks was the guy for this without question

[@ほんまりょうや-t1j]

Fantastic！This is the real tribute！The tribute to Jeff in deed.

[@mrfester42]

Oh my lord! I was held spellbound and dumbstruck by what I just heard here! Trucks kept what was essentially Jeff Beck to the extent that some phrases sounded like he was actually channeling Jeff but then he added his own flair and flourish to it to make it stand apart but equal to the original. In a few places it was almost like Trucks and Beck were both playing that one guitar at the same time. I've never heard an interpretation of a great piece where anyone has ever managed to do that. This was Beck playing, than Trucks paying Beck and then Beck & Trucks playing together. It was a bit freaky like some shapeshifting was going on right before our very ears. Derek, I hope you read this man. You hit me really hard with this piece. That was magnificent. Tell me truly man, was Jeff on stage with you but we just couldn't see him 'cause I sure as hell heard 'im?

[@MortimerYoung]

I had almost forgotten that a piece of music with no words can make me cry in a room by myself

[@anthonybowers7571]

I'm 70 and still do that :) ..I'm currently enjoying watching some "Reaction" videos , where people ( mostly DJ's or Hip Hop guys ) are played something they never heard before and their reaction filmed ..check the reactions on All Along The Watchtower , the Jimi H version of course ..great to see !

[@FretboardMaestro]

Sick as always... he took Jeff Beck's unique phrasing and applied his own slide variation... wow!

[@michaelcory2224]

Beautiful tribute

[@frankquinn1296]

Derek Trucks is such a formidable player, to the play the slide with the perfect intonation he does is extremely hard , also using an open tuning can be extremely confining in terms of where you can go , traditionally, he just makes that look easy but his soul and heart really bleeds through everything he does, He tells a story the way Jeff used to.

[@sandyfader4649]

I just happen to be listening to the (vinyl) album Wired by Jeff Beck at this moment, and saw this pop up on KZbin. Yes, Derek is amazing and did a fantastic job honoring Jeff here. He is the cream of the crop of this tribute, with John McLaughlin a close second.

[@lancerawlings5401]

WOW what a rendition of this tune. I bet Mingus never thought this would still be played in 2023. Amazing tune and amazing album it came off of originally. Derek Trucks hats off to you for this! Jeff Beck RIP we will NEVER forget.

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

Mr. Mingus was a force of nature himself!

[@lancerawlings5401]

@@daveguitarnowski4402 “Ah………Um. Agreed!

[@spencermisfeldt1866]

You can’t say anything about trucks that hasn’t already been said, but the fact that he’s STILL getting better is utterly ridiculous and frightening.

[@blairsmithson9385]

Starting to use a pick now too, The Seeker at MSG.

[@nathanfisher7264]

He's actually kinda like Beck in that way. He never stopped enjoying either.

[@joerectifier]

He sure is squeezing the juice out the lemon…..and that is a strong compliment. The inflections in his playing pay great tribute the Jeff!

[@lorenzo6mm]

Slow hand...hold my beer...Only John McLaughlin and Derek Trucks can pull off Jeff Beck's best FUSION stuff. Probably Steve Vai too....❤

[@brianwacker9111]

Yeah he’s still evolving his voice. Inspiring and frightening in equal measures!

[@stevenwilson4910]

You can always always always tell a musician who loves music and plays for all the right reasons, and then there’s people who do it for the fame. Derek has music running through his veins. Outstanding tribute.

[@Mtns14000]

Unbelievable. Outstanding tribute to JB. So much emotion in Derek's playing. Brings tears of joy to my eyes.

[@GetOutsideYourself]

Straight to the soul on this one. Just art. Beautiful.

[@WilliamJames48]

Keyboardist killing it too. Great version.

[@IkoX2]

SPECTACULAR recording of the great performance. He took Jeff's interpretation and created a new one all his own. That was just mind-blowing. THANKS!

[@ufukbayraktar4756]

A guitar legend is playing for another guitar legend!

[@TheNaturalust]

Only Derek could make a Jeff Beck instrumental his own and truly capture Beck's spirit at the same time. This is a true master working his craft at the highest level. Just fucking wow.

[@MartinBluesguitar]

great tribute to Jeff Beck - Derek Trucks keeps the feeling and soul of Jeff's version with great respect but also showing his own personality.......goosebumps guaranteed

[@jovianfusion]

WOW !! Derek captured the Jeff Beck feel and sent it as a gift to Jeff up in Musical Heaven.

[@nickarne5670]

WOW. Derek is totally unreal. What a perfect tribute. Song is “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” - you should put that in the title of the video

[@donhanlon7121]

Agree 💯 percent

[@davidsokol1244]

This is great.

[@chipparkerson2701]

I have loved this song for a long time. For those that don't know, its called "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" It was written as a dedication to sax great Lester Young when he died. The original as done by its composer Charles Mingus is fantastic. Then Jeff Beck Got it, and created a new magic. Now this. This is awesome. I am just dumfounded.

[@danielschaeffer1294]

Versions of this have also been done by McLaughlin, Ralph Towner, Alex de Grassi, and the Jansch/Renbourn duo. The last of which is GORGEOUS.

[@charles56737]

Wow only guitar player I have ever heard that could do justice in playing a Jeff Beck song. Amazing 👏

[@teresathomley3703]

If he ain't doing Jeff justice then he's close, dude.

[@janeriksrlie4861]

"Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" is a jazz instrumental composed by Charles Mingus and it was recorded in March 1971 by John McLaughlin for his album “My Goal's Beyond”.

[@autk]

And still 4 galaxies away as he and everyone else will always be

[@JV-nj1sb]

@@autk Please stop being a bitter child. As a musician, you surely know this is art, not a horse race.

[@mesri3]

J P's uploads of the many JB tribute performances are the best.

[@grafishvideo]

WoW! I can't imagine a more beautiful tribute to Jeff. Great Derek Trucks

[@guylhosted]

best audio of the show and camera work. Excellent. There was one mix they rolled off so much high and low you completely miss what the man is. Crime!!

[@user-n3i3w]

You’re the best,Derek! Who else could play such a great guitar solo!

[@Mr13050]

He just continues to get better. Beautiful, it somehow becomes his.

[@scottbookman]

the best performance at the tribute by far !!!

[@keep_it_tidy56]

EC didn’t call him a Force of Nature for nothing. He has a unique style & tone, brought me out in goosebumps.

[@rogergiroux4512]

What a genuis nobody can play that song like Dereck and the musicians backing him are tight as hell.

[@garycurtis8573]

Truly a master piece then and now with Derek's version, as a guitar player this was awe inspiring.

[@janras1771]

He probably just prepared this for the tribute and will maybe not play it ever again but this is a rare peace of art👍

[@kathif17]

This is exactly the kind of support for Jeff i knew would show up. Eric puts out the call and unfortunately this is not the first what a beautiful tribute of true love of friendship and music. Derek is the torch bearer when Eric never retires ❤ 😢 Forever Fan

[@mf5202]

Genius. Even BB King said “That’s probably as good as I’ve ever heard.” when he heard him play.

[@larssandberg5369]

One of the greatest honoring one of the greatest!!❤❤❤

[@FirewindII]

Thank you, Derek. This is uniquely suited to Jeff.

[@helminenjuha]

Very much appreciated! Derek is the man. Coming from a lifelong Beck fan.

[@blindboy1787]

Thanks for posting this. Derek is just so damn good and what a great tribute to Jeff.

[@dogman5680]

My 2nd favourite guitar version of this tune ever…even Beck would just play a minor blues after the head , or slip into Brush with the Blues when playing this live. This was beautiful.

[@jefffelderman2409]

Somewhere up there Jeff Beck has a big smile hearing this guitar genius create his own brand of magic. I was one of the lucky ones to have first seen Derek when he was 13 and came out to jam with the Allmans. It was quite apparent already that he was beyond a prodigy. Such a magical musician!

[@JochenVogel]

Derek Trucks, what a joy to listen to him!

[@Joshualbm]

Absolutely stunning. The soaring passion, grit, power, the silence between the flowing expressions... man, what a bittersweet yet perfect tribute.

[@ernestporee3697]

Wow ! God bless him 81 Respect the Gray !

[@theawakecoach]

wow. just wow. so glad we still have Derek Trucks. stunning.

[@brianeckert774]

Incredible!!

[@vapor9699]

So hard to take a song that JB put such a stamp on and make it your own and still retain the purity. Derek Trucks is true soulfed musician. Awesome!

[@sirolivermally]

Best part of the tribute! By a mile! ❤

[@MDLOP8]

Oh Gawd that was magnificent!

[@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE]

The Beck Legacy lives on through Derek Trucks! No other musician at this tribute honored and channeled Beck like Derek!!!! Enough Said

[@jansbamusic4778]

shockingly masterfull ... 🙏

[@waynetaylor2584]

The semi tones he adds is just sick. Beautiful rendition Derek.

[@marcozanasi78]

Wow...the Master of slide! Respect tradition

[@Frisbieinstein]

Brought tears to my eyes.

[@digitalimager4946]

Superb.

[@jimwells1583]

ive seen Derek Trucks( with Tedeschi Trucks Band) so many times that I've lost count , but always worth coming back for more. The best alive IMO, got to believe Beck is smiling down on that version of Porkpie

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

me too! What an incredible band! And Derek...........................................

[@barrycw1]

There is an eerie but even more beautiful similarity between Derek Trucks' and Jeff Beck's playing...this tribute showcased that. Few musicians will ever rise to that level..

[@autk]

Love to hear him play Scatterbrain or Air Blower, yeah, not happening

[@barrycw1]

@@autk It could

[@autk]

Beyond the ability, sorry not a chance

[@autk]

Stop laughing at yourself, you were wrong no big deal

[@barrycw1]

@@autk Get a fkn grip dude. This is a tribute and all you do is hurl insults at everyone.

[@teresathomley3703]

Tear it up Derek!! Doing Jeff so proud. Phenomenal.

[@rjdblues80]

Don’t worry Jeff, we’re in good hands, we still have Derek.

[@RichardWhitesell-c5k]

Jaw dropping. Derek just keeps getting better.

[@MyWordPressGuy]

Still earthly guitar playing, JB transcended...no one is likely to replace him.

[@rjdblues80]

@@MyWordPressGuy please give me one earthly guitar player that can play like Derek? Ain’t no one Forsure that can play slide like him.

[@MyWordPressGuy]

@@rjdblues80 Greg Koch for one. Dave Lindley just passed, Ry Cooder, George Harrison and Robert Randolph as well have been other favs...variably available.

[@rjdblues80]

@@MyWordPressGuy those guys are very good, but not Derrick Trucks level, but we’re all entitled to our own opinions,

[@327365hp]

Amazing!

[@RickDanner]

one of the best guitarist out there

[@anniemckenzie13]

Women on bass, drums, and keys accompanying Trucks. That's not all too common these days and it's great to see more lady musicians on the stage!!

[@blerpahuitelnak]

And very good ones too! Anika Nilles is also amazing!

[@michaelworse6034]

Amazing band as well !

[@Rubens-io4lg]

Bravooooo!!!

[@hedgewytch88]

Derek was able to recreate some of Jeff's signature sounds. Sometimes when I closed my eyes I thought it was Jeff. Then I remember 😢

[@davidsiegeld576]

And it was amazing how he captures these sounds in his own way.

[@greekadmirer2204]

What a fabulous tribute . Wired is one of my top favourite albums . Derek is an amazing guitarist and privileged to see him live late 2022 , absolutely jaw dropping , could only giggle and smile what I was witnessing ..Truly memorable ❤

[@fredsinger3894]

Love the Wired album . Saw Jeff with Jan Hammer at the Palladium in NYC. What a magnificent showWent with friends who came from Lowell Massachusetts to visit & they invited me to show 😊

[@greekadmirer2204]

@@fredsinger3894 you were very lucky Fred ..❤️👍🥰