🎸 Transatlantic Guitar Trio // Richard Smith, Joscho Stephan & Rory Hoffman // Live in Düsseldorf

We are thrilled to announce the premiere of the “Transatlantic Guitar Trio” concert film! While touring the UK and Germany at the moment, we've been blown away by the incredible support - sold out clubs, great people & great concerts!
Not everyone will be able to visit a show in person, or may be miles away. That's why we've decided to bring a best-of-show straight to you.
It was recorded last Wednesday live at the Jazzclub @JazzSchmiedeDusseldorf in Düsseldorf, Germany and is presented to you by my online class GypsyGuitarAcademy.
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Guitar: Joscho Stephan
Guitar: Richard Smith @richardsmithmusic
Guitar & Vocals: Rory Hoffman
Special Guest: Volker Kamp (Bass)
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00:00 Intro
00:12 The Mad Russian
05:50 Hey!
06:25 Transatlantic Bolero
10:21 Rory
11:33 Rory’s Waltz
14:27 Richard
14:56 Mr. Lucky - Richard Smith - Solo
19:14 Sponsor - GypsyGuitarAcademy
20:04 Düsseldorf Stomp
24:50 Nuages - Joscho Stephan - Solo
29:35 Rory’s Xaphoon
29:54 Time on my hands
35:22 Night Life - Rory Hoffman - Solo
44:00 The Band
45:00 Tiger Rag
49:45 Thanks for watching!
#joschostephan #richardsmith #roryhoffman #guitartrio #concerts #fingerstyleguitar

[@JoschoStephan]

This concert film is presented by the "GypsyGuitarAcademy". So it is supported by those of you who purchased a membership for my online guitar class. Check the link to learn more, and thank you so much for your support! gypsyguitaracademy.com

[@nicolasperezluthier]

Insane Concert !!!!!!!!! When are you all coming to Europe ?

[@MatthewAshton-hl8bi]

Man, i play the guitar to some degree. I have listened to some of the greats over the years: Johnny Smith, West Montgomery, Charlie Byrd, Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel and on and on. Django Rheinhardt, Jimmy Rosemberg, Bucky Pizzarelli, . Many believed that the blind Musicians stopped with Ray Charles et al. But Rory Hoffman is a genius. The speed and Crispyness of Jascho Stephan is also a very great and outstanding player. Man, Iam impress.

[@DUGGER1947]

Raised on a small ranch in North Dakota, Rory grew up recording and touring with the family band. He started teaching himself to play guitar and piano at age 3. By age 5 he was the drummer in the family band. He currently plays over a dozen stringed, keyboard and wind instruments. He may be blind, but was blessed with an ear for music that is second to none!

[@Keb_Ma]

I have never heard of Rory Hoffman before today. I only realized halfway through the video that he is blind. I now feel deeply ashamed for each and every time I said "I can't do this!" in my life. What an unimaginable amount of frustration must he have to have coped with to get to that level of artistry. He is up there in the top 5 of what I consider the best guitar players/musicians of all time. That makes 3 out of 5 on that stage.

[@vvllaaddee1]

Wich are the others four ?

[@fenixfyre]

Rory is a musical genius, he also plays saxophone and piano.

[@dalegreenholt3015]

. Wow. what a show. While I was watching the show I was reading the Comments and Read that Rory also plays Sax and Piano I could only wish the logistics had been in place to show those talents too. BTW the Bass player is a geinos too.

[@donaldhenley8446]

There's a guy on Americas Got Talent that plays with his feet because he has no arms.

[@LonelyOutlaw]

Rory is amazing! I'd also recommend Shawn Ishimoto, another amazing guitarist who plays with the guitar on his lap in a very similar style, who just so happens to also be blind. The talent these guys possess is so unreal.

[@lonedogism]

😎 who else watched again 👍👍👍

[@alienusbarbarus4532]

И тут невозможно сказать, кто лучше ! Каждый великолепен ! Но все вместе утроили великолепие !

[@strings41]

This is too much talent for one stage! Rory is absolutely amazing!

[@user-ug8oz1wu9h]

❤ привет из Сибири❤

[@artetete]

I thought I had seen everything in relation to the guitar.... but the musician Rory Hoffman has left me speechless...¡¡¡ I have been amazed by Rory Hoffman and his particular way of playing. I thought I had already seen it all......For me they are geniuses...!!!

[@1man1guitarletsgo]

Yes, and he's also a good singer! His performance of Night Life was excellent.

[@samme79]

Jeff Healey plays it like that too

[@lartronix]

I watched this show when they performed at McCabes Guitar Shop in Santa Monica earlier this year. Towards the end of the show, Rory Hoffman did a solo piece, “Night Life”, which was unbelievable to witness and magical. I remembered the name of the song and the next day i immediately went online to find a video of him performing it, and sadly there was nothing I could find online of this tune being played by Rory. I am beyond excited to watch video of him playing this again! We are all in for a treat.

[@JoschoStephan]

Don't worry - he did it again ;)

[@railworker8058]

With wars in Ukraine and Gaza ripping peace of mind apart, how restorative it is to listen to such human perfection.

[@ernestocalamarez1566]

Dont blame Gaza and read a little....

[@flappycelery]

​@@ernestocalamarez1566all he said was "...in Gaza." It is in Gaza, so just statement of fact. None of us are happy about it. Well, Hamas is.

[@harrykuheim6107]

Don't forget the War on our own Border while Congress Diddles

[@danahorton9841]

And so I tell you, heaven is here on earth. Because it doesn’t get any better than this. 🙏👏

[@samme79]

I thought no one else played like Jeff Healey in terms of holding the guitar, it turns out Rory Hoffman does it! And he plays jazz!

[@artetete]

¡¡¡¡ Tears fall from my eyes watching the performance. I'm sorry but that's how I am.. ¡¡¡¡ I can't be happier in my life, except when I hear and see Joscho playing with whatever group... Seriously, thank you for making me happy...

[@dragondix]

Holy shizer. Rory is incredible!!!!!!! All great players too. Just so different hearing Rory’s approach; traditional yet unique and HEAVY; time and phrasing. Like he’s worked the solos out. Wow.

[@stephensmith60]

He's on a higher level!

[@graysonguice5956]

That Tiger Rag jam was one of the greatest things I've ever heard 😳

[@johnkilvington7527]

Yep me too. It was my Fathers' favourite.

[@amirmetaller]

man I'm so addicted to this performance... probably half of these views are me at work!

[@custommusic2433]

3:55 love the quote from it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing! RORY! YOU! ❤

[@vomitingconfetti7187]

Rory Hoffman is possessed My God! Thank you for this.❤

[@frankdavino7187]

Very good show and performance from this trio, and finally, i would like to ad my personal comment: its important to know that there's not only "the night life" Rory played that night....but ALL his solo was a master piece of his own. Three different guitar style three very fine guitar players but Rory knock me out real good ! I just hope he get more exposure and recognition in the future cause this man come from an unknown musical level... believes me.

[@johnkilvington7527]

Couldn't agree more!!!

[@abnuridd24]

Joscho, on what planet did you find Rory Hoffman, it could not have been earth! 😂😂

[@stephensmith60]

Is Rory playing a Right Handed guitar, left handed? Incredible! 👏🏻👏🏻😁. I'm still amazed at the genius of the human mind (all of them).

[@matthewalexander8752]

This set of tunes with three geniuses of guitar would make ‘classic’ album. Rory is new to me, but what a talent!

[@johnkilvington7527]

Absolutely!!!

[@CharlesEBusa]

OMG, this is amazing! Why am I only finding out about Rory Hoffman now??? His playing style is unique and scatting 6th harmonies on top?! Come on! Get out of here! The man makes me want to put the guitar down and pick up the triangle. XD This just blew my mind. Awesome concert. The three of you are phenomenal musicians. Thanks for sharing!

[@johnengland2996]

Rory plays many different instruments, very very well. Our Nashville based Western Swing band has been fortunate to have him play accordian & clarinet with us. He plays them as if they were both his primary instrument

[@jean-claudefilosa2816]

Un trio fabuleux, une coordination hors du commun, avec trois guitaristes dun niveau hors du commun plus le contrebassiste. C'est du très très haut niveau. Bravo Messieurs et merci pour cette musique. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joshstansbury9586]

I love this music. I could listen to it all day. This to me is the true art of guitar music.

[@DianeLee999]

Absolutely loved Rory’s quote of “don’t mean a thing” in the first tune! What an absolute treat to see each of these artists blending his talent so beautifully and generously. Thank you, gentlemen! 💜🇺🇸

[@jimajello1028]

I have never heard music that I have enjoyed as much, or had the deepest respect for. It was Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli that truly moved me into discovering Lew London's album Swing time in Springtime. I studied piano with Mrs. Carlini & guitar with John Carlini who lived in my hometown of Summit NJ . BUT...NEVER HAVE I HEARD anything like Joscho Stephan, Richard Smith, & especially Rory Hoffman who has mastered the guitar in such a unique way, plays the xaphoon & has an incredible voice. I have such respect for these musicians and can only dream of playing the way they do. Thank you gentlemen for sharing your amazing music....when you play you make the Angels cry & the heavens dance. Vince James

[@JustMyTwoCentz]

first time i heard and saw rory hoffman , oh my god he is a genius ! i love his playing and voice , oh my god, awesome !

[@tonyc2570]

I had the pleasure of seeing this trio a few years ago in California at a little music store with about 40 folding chairs set up. Set in the front row Maybe 10 feet away. The best guitar show I will probably ever see live.

[@KenLongTortoise]

Rory is a revelation to me in this one, where have I been that I hadn't heard that jazzy swing!? what a mix if styles in this trio, it just all works!

[@parsnipfingers]

Thanks for sharing this, Joscho, everybody is in for a real treat 😎. My wife and I were fortunate enough to see you perform in Ullapool and you guys blew the roof off - absolutely unforgettable, and Rory is extraordinary. I hope I get the opportunity to see you play again. It was a pleasure to meet you in person too. You've got a heck of a strong handshake mate, I'm sure I can still feel it a week after the event!!! 😂

[@realkhoi]

Superb. This has to go down as one of the greatest trio concerts ever; right up there with Friday Night in San Fransisco....

[@davidfitzwater1022]

I was hesitant to watch this because I thought it was just going to be a rip-off of Friday Night in SF. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was not and that it was every bit as good for completely different reasons.

[@johnkilvington7527]

Agree 100 %.!!!

[@jakphlash]

As good as it can get. Richard and Joscho always amazed me, but add Rory and you have the best of the best. Thanks for posting

[@danviridian]

Rory is unreal

[@jeffhaga]

Rory is an absolute revelation. It's like when I discovered Kapustin or Junior Brown or Tommy Emmanuel. I'm stunned how good he is with that technique

[@rocketpost1]

Just sublime , guitar playing doesn't get any better than this. A new discovery for me is Rory Hoffman whose Night Life just knocked me out. To stand out when you are on the same stage as Richard and Joscho, is an almost impossible task but Rory managed it. Thanks to all musicians for a brilliant concert including the indispensable Volker on bass. Bravo.

[@ralfkrieger7904]

Ihr seid wahrscheinlich die einzigen Transatlantiker die mir gefallen werden 😊

[@holgerlanghorst4151]

120 von 100 möglichen Punkten 😊

[@williamhole1914]

The meeting of exceptional musicians. The bass man is a true precision machine. It's breathtaking. Thank you for this gift of my Sunday morning...

[@user-hs1np1os9p]

I think no one including Joscho and Richard did not expect such an outstanding Night Life performance from Rory

[@johnsrabe]

Nah. They did this set in San Pedro, California months ago and Rory kicked the same a- then. He is so good. What I love about this trio is that nobody is better than anyone else.

[@JoschoStephan]

Every performance is different - Rory is always outstanding ;)

[@Jeff664]

I think everyone knew Rory would be outstanding because he always is.

[@lavtermini8325]

Grazie immensamente! Oltre all' immenso talento c' è tanta Anima e fuoco.

[@TuanBui-yp7oz]

Fuckknnn ripping!!!!

[@1man1guitarletsgo]

The trio played just 27 miles from my house last week. An event of which I was unaware until now! 😪

[@JoschoStephan]

Sorry about that! Next time ;)

[@1man1guitarletsgo]

@@JoschoStephan Thanks Joscho! It's not your fault if _I_ don't sign up to email alerts for gigs, I suppose. I do hope to see you live sometime.

[@itsprivate4360]

We’ve just witnessed a new star rising in the ranks. Joscho is very lucky to have Rory in the trio… man, what a find. A freak of nature, Rory must have the freedom to play whatever instrument he has in a performance! This is just the beginning for him, the sky is the limit. Respect… !?

[@evansclan4eva49]

I came for Richard Smith, left with a bonus in Rory Hoffman. Show stealer! Should add, Joscho you are an animal!!!

[@dclome]

Joscho, you are the best. Richard and Rory are pretty darn good, too.

[@arturoguerrero4733]

Thanks, You are so great 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kathrinrenzsch1872]

Was für ein Glück euch heute in Hannover erlebt zu haben! Absolut herausragend, was ihr aus den Instrumenten heraus holt! Eure Zugabe hat mich dann noch zu Tränen gerührt, ein Traum!!!! DANKE für dieses fantastische Konzert!

[@JCjrise78592]

Absolute Ausnahmetalente!! Professionell und charmant! Habe das Konzert von der ersten bis zu letzten Minute sehr genossen!! Vielen Dank, dass wir teilnehmen durften! Weltklasse!!! Bravo!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@QalinaCom]

What a treat! I have just discovered Rory and binging on his talent.

[@tiberiuoprea8482]

This Rory Hoffman blind guy it's incredible, I wonder why he doesn't have a dedicated wikipedia page !? ... He is so good at what he's doing

[@moonbeamchaos]

What’s interesting is that IF you search for him in Wikipedia you will get Joscho and Richard!

[@tiberiuoprea8482]

@@moonbeamchaos yes, but this is because they worked together and Rory's name is mentioned on these pages

[@JosephCresnikMusic]

This show is one of the best shows ever done in the world of music Thankyou beautiful people.

[@erichnussbaum]

31:20 : Joscho's Solo in that ballad. Just beautiful!

[@tpledger100]

Rory! I'd hate to have to play after him. Amazing!

[@LennartVoss15]

I‘d just leave the stage tbh

[@markbolton2538]

Огромная благодарность и уважение вам ребята за ваш труд. С вашей музыкой душа путешествует и отдыхает.

[@ukestudio3002]

Some things heal you without you knowing that you needed healing. This is one of them . 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@emmadickson65000]

Rich, Joscho, Rory. That was BRILLIANT! Knocked my socks off!! So now my feet are freezing. 🤩

[@JimPoston1]

Joscho: Thank you so very much for putting together this amazing guitar concert! I've been following you ever since I watched you and Tommy Emmanuel playing together. I have been to two of Richard's solo concerts in the US. I have also been following Richard and Rory for quite some time. Really enjoyed this concert! Great talents producing GREAT MUSIC!! Thank you all, very much!

[@amidtheruins02]

Hoffmans insane im just now finding this guys omg insane and so good

[@gaberouchon]

Hello from Ahwahnee California Richard, Joscho and Rory! the world is a smaller, cozier, and a better place with you Gentlemen spreading your amazing talent and making people around you happy. Thank you again for the joy you bring to our lives.

[@Rick-zw7zv]

Bliss, those 50 minutes went by real quick.

[@ukulelechriswilson]

Wow The performance of Rory Hoofman. Really fantastic .

[@user-cl1fh4vm9t]

На гитаре играют, как дышат… Фантастика. Спасибо. Творческих успехов

[@eleutherequark1953]

Whouahou!! That's enormous! I guess i mesure the deepth of gift talent probably, but anyway the enormous permanent work you do love to play just as eternal kids, to accomplish it so fully for us others as kind of free kids too. Giants of music you are, guys! Thanks a lot, i love you, your concert(s) will enlight lot of my days and nights for sure :)

[@graysonguice5956]

Your Nuages is one of the greatest guitar pieces ever

[@VonDutch68]

' Time on my Hands' I swear I could hear Artie Shaw playing there.

[@ericmintz6689]

Superb! Rory Hoffman is absolutely amazing! Thank you all for the beautiful music and the inspiration you bring to guitarists, and music lovers, across the world.

[@johnkilvington7527]

Spot on!!!!

[@markwilson9935]

Rory is from another dimension...his dexterity is something else

[@djoulsdrummer93]

Les guitaristes sont incroyable, merci à josho pour poster autant de qualité mais n’oublions pas non plus de rendre hommage au magnifique contrebassiste qui tiens magnifiquement la barre haute dans ce quatuor.

[@araguet]

See and listen to you and every musician who you share your space is a truly remarkable moment for me, thanks for this and for everything that you make with your guitar. Saludos desde Buenos Aires.

[@ramonitbelascuain8611]

I thought guitar playing would not get any better. I was wrong after watching these three played.

[@himmelblaugrau]

Musik vom Feinsten!! Ein Wunschtraum von mir wäre, wenn Ihr Euren Tourplan auch einmal ins Nachbarland Österreich ausweiten könntet !!!

[@user-se6zm1ok6q]

Bravissimo!!!❤

[@scottfender2472]

What a fantastic concert which brings spirit, three amazing musicians , i m so impressived, i just discovered Rorry, incredible too, cheers from France

[@marcoorioles]

Dear Joscho, you stage such terrific shows with true masters like you! Thank you for the Transatlantic project, great idea like all ones you propose us through this precious channel. You need to know that you and your guitar are changing our lives by taking to us a lot of music which Django would be proud of. Please tell Rory and Richard that we congratulate you for this video I have already seen dozens of Times. I love you!

[@timosullivan292]

Three of the very best musicians really enjoying each other company and playing off each flawlessly,only this caliber of players at this level is possible such a treat for sore ears ❤.

[@masqacordes]

Thank you so much for share, Richard Smith and Joscho together....a big combination🎸🎸 Awesome Job 👏👏👏👏👏

[@59seank]

Rory stole the show for me!

[@wojciechsuwalski2266]

Super !!!! Wirtuozi wprost Niesamowici ❤️ Poland, Olsztyn, Wojtek

[@rikirex2162]

and the winner is...as always ...the GUITAR !

[@westonknight7474]

.....😮 WHAAAAAAAAAT!!???!?!?...I mean.....seriously.....SERIOUSLY.....gentlemen....GENTLEMEN.....thank you for all of your years of next level skill 《from the HIMALAYAS》that you all gave us in this wonderful...WONDERFUL concert. May all of you have only peace, love, and absolute happiness in your lives always. Be well...and thank you again for this wonderful experience... My word. 😲

[@JoschoStephan]

thanks!!

[@235buz]

❤👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Rory just blows my mind.💥👏

[@micheldenislajoie4326]

Merci infiniment, impressionnent , C la première fois que je le vois, Rory ...C un Ggran Geni. Night life. Thanks very much, many love and joy i'm so happy. GOD BLESS...

[@user-io5pc1bd7t]

Очень чисто, с душой и главное Верх профессионализма. Вравооо!!!

[@Micleb34]

3 styles differents, 3 phénomènes !!!

[@randymorrison6774]

Joscho is smokin'

[@tomandmarley]

Saw these guys last week in frodsham. Still putting my head back on after such an incredible show. Been listening to the album I bought after the show all week long!

[@philliphyde4130]

What a wonderful performance! Thanks for putting this together and posting it for us to enjoy, Joscho! 🥰👍

[@IndonesianCigarsClub]

Greetings from Indonesia. Great musical talented trio 🙌🏼

[@georgiibondari1606]

Гениально все супер гитаристы!

[@user-tm6pu2el8e]

Великие музыканты!!!

[@djoulsdrummer93]

Rory is doing a crazy performance, i hear something about Raul midon in his guitare / sing playing each note… im speechless…. Fantastic… bravo

[@pittore61franks49]

Kristallklarer Sound einfach geniale Musiker 🤩👌

[@MartinLohmueller]

A fantastic concert of pure awesomeness. Rory got me hypnotized with the nightlife song. Thank you so much! 😅

[@craiglizt8074]

Tight rhythm, great solos, and superb players…what else can you ask for. Good to see Joscho with some huge talent on stage

[@csnelling4]

The crème de la crème❤👏👏👏👏👏👏🍺🍺🍺🍺🤗

[@enricotoso]

Rory Hoffmann is a true genius.

[@vadimbartashunasbartashuna7813]

Шикарно❤❤❤С уважением музыканты города Архангельск! 🎉🎉🎉

[@peterrear2864]

Saw these earlier this year,totally brilliant ,three supremely talented people

[@MarkBlackburnWPG]

My musical sister just shared this with me (a lesser quality Facebook messenger version with no information apart from the identifier "Rory Hoffman") and -- having watched this Hi-Def rendition last week thanks to Joscho's KZbin site -- I responded with thanks, a moment ago: "Bracketed by two Americans, Rory Hoffman and English-born Nashville-based Richard Smith is Joscho Stephan -- my favorite, flat-pick (plectrum style) German jazz guitarist. You won't believe this but I watched this very video a week ago, sent my way by Mr. Stephan. The song was composed (words & tune) by Willie Nelson in 1965. Willie's is still the definitive version but this one's my new 'other favorite' of NIGHT LIFE. You're not a Willie fan, I know, but I love him so much, not least for this great song." Pick it up at the 35:20 mark. Stay tuned for Willie's new favorite version of TIGER RAG -- their bring-down-the-house show-closer. Oh yes, and did you pick up on Rory's first (opening) six notes? The early Beatles favorite TILL THERE WAS YOU from The Music Man. Celebrated elsewhere this day (10/27/2023) search " Great Melody, Great Lyric, Great Rendition, Songwriting Workshop, Harmony Central "

[@MarkBlackburnWPG]

Deepest thanks to Mr. Stephan who kindly and generously reasoned (above) that "Not everyone will be able to visit a show in person, or may be miles away. That's why we've decided to bring a best-of-show straight to you. . . . "It was recorded last Wednesday live at the Jazzclub @JazzSchmiedeDusseldorf in Düsseldorf, Germany and is presented to you by my online class GypsyGuitarAcademy."

[@elis6299]

What a group!!! Bravo!

[@benoitlhote7041]

Thank you so much for this amazing session with these two wonderful musicians. This session is the best concert i have ever listened to. God bless you and let you confident in your art ( = heart) 🥰

[@JoschoStephan]

Thanks for your nice words!

[@zuppedepeche]

Just Wonderful... Absolutely Wonderful!