Jeff Beck and John McLaughlin Django Royal Festival Hall, London 9 14 2002

[@se9f282]

Jeff Beck truly admired and learned from Johm McLaughlin, as he stated in interviews. Jeff also NEVER stopped learning or innovating. He is so missed.

[@ronfrosig7354]

Not many Rock Guitarists could follow Jeff Becks footsteps... Jeff Beck could play with ANYONE, and mostly did.......

[@damohanson5393]

He often would mention him as the greatest in his opinion. I thought no one better than Jeff so if he said it……

[@stickmanmusic5840]

Nice to see them playing together!

[@blasmartinezfragnaud]

Es increíble la cantidad de recursos que usa Beck en la guitarra : el volumen el gua gua, la armonía, la cago

[@dolly5279]

Yes one of the Clan of MacLachlans who have had their name spelt so many ways. How ever, it gives a clue as to where they came from- DENMARK!! Thay then to Scotland and eventually became Christian and became peaceful. And many of the them became MUSICAL!! Love from Cynthia Allen-McLaglen

[@richleonard55]

Beautiful tribute from John McLaughlin to Beck after he passed away. 'Jeff is the Greatest!! Love you forever.' That's really heartfelt from one magnificent musician to another.

[@Kinsale1333]

Agree. Jeff idolized McLaughlin who had a huge impact on his development as an artist.

[@oupahens9219]

Jeff is shredding John here in the beginning. John does not know, where to start. Only after an "agreed" break, John noodles around.

[@GCKelloch]

@@oupahens9219 You don't know what you are talking about. John can play over changes upside down and backwards. My only complaint is he tends to take the same approach every solo: blasting up and down single note phrases at break neck speed. Jeff tends to do more tonal poetry and textural stuff. He was a master of that. John could do that pretty well on a Strat, but Jeff could not play over changes like John could. John is a college-trained musician, with knowledge of and ability with advanced theory, as well as being a uniquely talented artist. Jeff was a brilliant autodidact. Both, great artists.

[@lesleyclow4799]

John McLaughlin can improvise at incredible speed over any jazz chord changes but when he plays very fast, he often doesn't finish his phrases very cleanly. Jeff is more limited technically (often relies on the pentatonic scale) but overall I find him more musical. I believe it is equally difficult to play interesting musical phrases at slower speed.

[@holland736]

@@GCKelloch John McLaughlin is not "college trained "

[@VlogsNiKuyang]

This is 20 years ago.. time flies so fast.,.Jeff Beck is so fresh…RIP Jeff Beck…continue playing your guitar, wherever you are now😊

[@iggyfritz8796]

My God Jeff is a chameleon, no matter what music or person he plays with he is always amazing.

[@bobsilverman6575]

So humble and perfect

[@waynemcmillan5970]

Two of the best guitarists ever to come out of the UK.

[@adamfree9903]

Ever to come out of anywhere!

[@jameyroberts250]

Allan Holdsworth as well

[@iamanovercomer3253]

Agreed 👍 I would add 2 more: Alvin Lee and Robin Trower 🎸🎵🎶🇬🇧👍‼️

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

I can't think of two guitarist who are more technically proficient and unique. Awesome skills and talent.

[@michaelhogan6770]

Neither can Travis pick like Steve Howe

[@cirenosnor5768]

@@michaelhogan6770 Guess you have a thing for travis picking. Howe can’t use a whammy bar like Beck, comp like Jim Hall, play blues like Stevie Ray Vaughan or tap like Van Halen either. So what’s your point

[@michaelhogan6770]

@@cirenosnor5768 And non of them can Travis pick with plectrum. Play blues? kzbin.info/www/bejne/govdaoh8prODrs0 He certainly can play LP tunes better than any one else including Jeff. Yes never wanted to be another blues band and certainly were not

[@guitarttimman]

John, as awesome as he really is, really loved Jeff's guitar playing too, and seeing them together is a real treat!

[@sivamulleegadoo3442]

John the greatest & most versatile guitarist of all times. I have been listening to him for more than 40 years of my life. Thank you for giving me so much happiness.

[@digitalimager4946]

and no word for Jeffs efforts?

[@ronjames1448]

I'd like to hear John McLaughlin and Pat Metheny together.

[@kennybeckett]

Never a truer word said !

[@Methilde]

They are both greats and versatiles so it's OK :)

[@Methilde]

@snooker don Yes, saw him with those both formations, really crazy.

[@jerryjazzbo2845]

My all-time fave guitar players from the UK, and I'm still reeling from Jeff's passing.

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

For all fans of both John and Jeff, give another listen to "Electric Guitarist." 1976, a solo album by McLaughlin, it incorporated unprecedented performances by a plethora of geniuses, maybe nowhere more evident than on "Are You The One," an awesome romp by John and Jack Bruce and Tony Williams. An absolutely unrivaled performance by the people we most loved back then.

[@thomasrichmond2413]

1978. One of my favorites

[@jerrys8691]

Thanks for that info, I will have to check it out. I know it just has to be amazing🎸🎶🎸

[@madcyril4135]

Spot there pal, one of my faves!

[@keithdunwoody1302]

Yeah that was a great record.

[@ricardorodriguez5549]

I literally spun that this week while in my home office! Outstanding

[@larryagrapides9790]

Beck and McLaughlin, the pantheon of guitarists. None better.

[@pappujack7667]

Rest In Peace Jeff Beck.

[@garrison7888]

Top fan (From Jeff beck's Face book page) Jeff Beck January 11 at 1:49 PM · Jeff was one of the greatest players of all time and moved into the world of jazz a.k.a. John McLaughlin and was just light years ahead of most rock players. ROCK IN PEACE. This is a person that will be greatly missed in the musical community.🎼🎸P.S. Jeff Beck's face book page just gave me the :"TOP FAN " award for this comment. Thanks Jeff & Staff.

[@Eltae42]

I think Jeff Beck was the most evolved guitarist of his generation. Say no more !

[@egratson]

That's a great way to describe Beck. Clapton very similar to 40 yrs ago but beck took blues and added a lot to it. One of my favs for sure.

[@kilimanjarno]

perfect. He never stopped evolving.

[@standingwave73]

Two of my favorite players. Didn't know they had done this. Beck, of course, never disappoints. What gets me about Mclaughlin, though, is how he seems comfortable playing in any style with anybody. Santana and Beck or Paco de Lucia and Al Di Meola, he seems to have no limits.

[@stubhead]

Most of the people criticizing him haven't heard the range he can play. You sort of have to, to invent three genres of music. Like all people who take chances, some of them are not going to appeal to some people as much as others. I like his linear stuff better that the deep chords, but he's not following any dictates but his own. Except when Miles told him what to do. And when he worked his way through the Indian ragas. And the bebop canon.

[@bobcardenaz9034]

standingwave73 Very true, that was the same with the late great Roy Buchanan. aka Classic bob

[@standingwave73]

Bob Cardenaz I've got his version of Green Onions on my Ipod. Geeze louise that guy could rip up a guitar..

[@manuelergcruz]

+standingwave73 That's what I also thought of him before, that he has no limits and can play anything on any style, until I stumbled upon an interview of him, where he mentioned that if he only knew what Allan Holdsworth was doing, he'd stole it..I said WTF?

[@gregraines1599]

+manuelergcruz Guess there's always something else to learn. Nice to hear the audience reaction when Beck introduces him.

[@Dan-lf2oj]

I remember asking John for guitar lessons after a concert with Ronnie Scott and Pete Brown(poet)at Borough Road College in Isleworth when I was a student there, would have been around 1970. I thought he was amazing but he said that he didn't know enough to give lessons on the guitar.Who would have thought that 24 years later I would be working with Jeff Beck in my studio(Parkgatestudio near Battle, E Sussex)recording music for a Billy Friedkins(The Exorcist) film with him, Pino Palladino and Stewart Copeland. Funny ol' world. Beck one of the true greats and I've been listening to multiple recordings and live performances with tears in my eyes all week.

[@harryf1867]

I love when they got into the trades - one pushing the other with big grins on their faces. We are privileged to have been on this earth during their time. Thanks for the vid, RIP Jeff.

[@susankirkland3852]

Yes, me too

[@bb57365]

Two of the best to ever strap it on.🎼

[@lukaslucon6561]

"Devotion and respect " between the two guitarists and a great tribute to Django.

[@Billbill80s]

i like the way john walks around almost oblivious to anything around him. and he looks like hes in an old western movie. this makes the experience more enjoyable combined with his ripping playing. awesome.

[@scott193]

Two true hero's trading licks almost heaven maybe nothing but 🎶💕

[@miguitar86]

Two of my very favorite guitar players, two completely different styles but at the same time, they seem to have total respect for each other. This was very, very cool to watch!!!!!

[@mr.beaverchair3622]

Well, they have each called the other the best guitar player alive, so I think it's safe to say you're right on that count. 😉

[@fusionfan6883]

Was there and ecstatic at the site of two of my heroes jamming - there will never be their like again - especially with the passing of the maestro of maestros Allan Holdsworth. Peace

[@tripives1858]

Oh man, just brings me right back to high school (not 2002... the '80s). Sooooo good! Rest in peace Jeff.

[@MarcVbytheSea]

Beck is such a humble guitar god he usually and disappointingly hangs back too much because he doesn't want to so badly upstage anyone (and he's not stupid - he knows he can even though he'd not likely admit it) but with the great JM he seems to have no such fear - he's aware as John is of the mutual genius and stunning capability of each. Respect. Brilliance. Class. Epic guitar playing by two masters.

[@OrganicMealDelivery]

excellent

[@mbass718]

Thank you. Well said and my thoughts exactly.

[@benbarclay5546]

Like when he plays with Jan Hammer, it just seems to free him to push himself..

[@Pharesm]

I've been a life long McLaughlin fan... And when I spotted this track with Jeff Beck on a record, I was really excited. Sadly, the recording had a number of issues toward the latter part. And this recording - great music again - but the recording is also a mess. I don't know if the head sound guy was on vacation for their entire collaboration or what? a lot of distortion even.

[@Yourbankaccount]

@@Pharesm it was recorded with some 2000's hand video camera, don't expect some godlike quality lol

[@reidwhitton6248]

They recorded this tune on John's album, The Promise. It's an all star record including many great artists associated with John's career.

[@gtggj6851]

i cant imagine doing sth more emotionally intensive with Django , JM counterpointing JB, triple instead of even beat. Masterpiece.

[@tuxguys]

Fascinating... And it should be remembered that these two are approximate contemporaries: At just about the time that Beck took Clapton's place in the Yardbirds, McLaughlin was in an early version of the Graham Bond Organization (along with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker), shortly to become a sideman with Miles Davis. And then, about seven years after that, the trunk of Fusion Guitar rose out of the musical soil of the early '70's, and these guys, from two different directions, were its roots. I love the idea that this piece, John Lewis's masterpiece, written for his own Modern Jazz Quartet so many years before, and named for one of the most seminal Jazz guitarists in the idiom, is being played by these two with a fat-back groove; I also love that the 8-bar "bluesy" section that ends each chorus in the original has been extended here to about 32 bars each time, with the rhythm section going into a blues shuffle, giving both gents plenty of time to wail. I enjoyed everything about this. (Addendum, a year later) I've seen Beck with Clapton, Page, Guy, and the King; I've seen McLaughlin with Dimeola, Coryell, and De Lucia; never have I ever seen either of them show this much admiration and enjoyment, playing in the company of another.

[@noternunstoned]

There's no limits to these guys, amazing, after the gig they went back to the garage and built a roadster from scratch!

[@michaelbrickley2443]

Great and very funny comment

[@loiclejannou4751]

Big performance of the rhythm section too ! Both drummer and bass player are doing a fanctastic job there switching multiple times from jazz to blues to rock without a glitch. Top professionals !

[@garymcaleer6112]

Two of the most creative artists to ever grace the stage, and our living rooms with an audiophile sound system to make the most of every nuance.

[@Napoleon4778]

Saw Beck in 2018. One of the best days of my life.

[@terrymarshall2613]

1976

[@raymondvaughan6262]

Both legends jeff loved John's playing two greats on stage sadd loss of jeff one off no one will sound like jeff again master of the whammy bar and volume control thanks jeff for all the years of listening to you rip jeff 🙏

[@andrewgillis8572]

a well-organised duet right from the downbeat - an actual legit jam-containing jazz performance and McLaughlin set up all kinds of them

[@deanoppergoalieclinics834]

I was there, said to John how excited I was to see him play with Jeff. They rehearsed this song,and later the same day at the concert.It was my very favorite moment of seeing Jeff's 3 Day Retrospective,one of the best music moments I've ever witnessed! The whole Retrospective all 3 days (Of Jeff's History) was incredible!

[@ianedmonds9191]

Godly musicianship. Blown away. Luv and Peace.

[@Angelofjohnny]

I miss and love this man kindest heart ever his laugh made you laugh he was so amazing.i hear his music every night

[@JayHatchJr]

OMG watching John McLaughlin is just insane I am so grateful my dad exposed me to him Frank Gambale, Al Di Meola, Pat Matheny and Mike Stern, as a drummer it gave me a great foundation to grow as a musician

[@swamisMotelBand1]

imagine mike clark or elvin or tony on this or thiery arpino or paco serry

[@MusicalManchild77]

Just WOW!!! The Very apparent distinction between these Both Great musicians.. I think Total respect on both ends..Both Genius..

[@mbass718]

My two favorite guitar players when I was growing up. My first time ever seeing them play together. To the person who is the traditionalist I.E.Joe Pass...that's a whole different bag. Too bad you can't appreciate both styles. This version is triple time and smoking. Joe Pass is one of the best ever at what he did. These cats are also the best at what they do. No one can top Beck and McLaughlin. This is just balls out incredible playing. Beck is especially phenomenal here as he always is. Nice to see him let loose with McLaughlin. I saw Beck smoke Clapton and Page years ago and also jam with Stevie Ray in one of the best guitar duels I've ever seen. I'm just glad Beck came back to show who's boss after staying home working on his cars for years.

[@brianpatterson7332]

Joe Pass was a genius on guitar - but also a very narrow-minded crank. He hated Hendrix but did admit after hearing JML's Extrapolation album that at least John "really knows how to play jazz guitar."

[@LYUDMILAQUEST]

John McLaughlin - SUPERMAN!

[@duppykitoon]

A visit to Mount Olympus.

[@xwarx1000]

👍👍👍

[@michaelrichter1465]

Yes sir.

[@swamisMotelBand1]

like they were gods of the summit st .

[@keithlemoine1446]

All I can say is two greats guitarist on stage, masterminds in music,

[@adamslowikowski3085]

Beck is the greatest!!! God bless him!!! 🙂🌞🌻💛🙏

[@ronaldwilliams9331]

Two legends together on the stage McLaughlin and Beck 🤘

[@frankybebop2913]

Man the sound John had on those Johnny Smith guitars is just freakin awesome! Two great masters!

[@keithfr7095]

Unreal talent and both together on stage! WOW

[@browngurlrocker]

This is freakin fire 🔥..like 2 Epic Legend Maestros..God Bless both of them..Whoever posted this...Thanks for sharing..Absolute Jam session here..LOVE💜💙

[@TheBlueskyson]

Eric Clapton in there would've capped it off. ty 4 music

[@chrismoller4272]

Beck, Mclaughlin and Holds worth, don't forget him. 3 geniuses.

[@Parseenfroo]

Well said, Allan was up there too.

[@day44music]

Wow. That actually was quite beautiful. Such a fine group of players.

[@MrAvmitra]

Two genius of our time !!!!

[@joehanson8220]

Jeff was always so fearless playing with anyone, great voices and players. I think he made everyone better because he always had his heart into his play. I will miss him, as his music was always so much fun.

[@richardroskell3452]

John and Jeff trading licks? Solid gold man.

[@sheercerebralpower]

I studied John McLaughlin…..and Jeff Beck…..this is heavenly…..

[@themetatron0000]

Go ahead John, what a tune. That is the tune that opened me up to Mr. McLaughlin. John's the best, he's the best...🎸

[@pushon2342]

John McLaughlin is the teacher. All others learn from him. Definitely not saying anything negative about Jeff, but John is the one to learn from. Listen to him. In his 70`s (not there) and still plays like that.

[@tylerdurden4368]

+push on ....it always seems that JMcL thinks that playin guitar is a "speed-competition"....didn´t ever like his style....

[@abrarjahinnafi1634]

TylerDurden43 It's safe to say that you haven't listened much of JM.

[@GetMoreMellow]

@Peter Miller Yeah if you like Jeff then to start with, but all the fiddling about doesn't do it for me as it seems like a musicians' ego trip between themselves, they never write any numbers that you can remember, the exercise is just excessive learning of technique, no, it bores me.

[@KevinM-dg7kx]

If I want to learn more about bending strings I’m listening to Jeff.

[@user-eb8mi3xi5f]

@@KevinM-dg7kx And Gilmour! Also those blues legends..

[@josantoso7669]

two most energetic guitarist ever playing together and the blues make it possible.

[@YouzTube99]

Thanks for posting this! Even though the audio is distorted, it's fascinating to hear them play off each other.

[@shirazbopp]

Total class interplay,... Masters, total Masters!

[@shivachokupermal9151]

i am a big fan of John since 1979 with Mahavishu orchestra and Paco Lucia Aldi miola genius The is Only one John McLaughin the best of best god bless

[@blackarrow9072]

Beautiful rendition.

[@peterolsson3662]

Two Masters of the electric Guitar, had to watch despite the bad quality.

[@raymocopo7340]

A wonderful blend of unusually, creative guitarists with competent back up laying back just enough. Thank you for sharing.

[@DrinkingHippie]

Rest In Peace bro 🤘❤️

[@travkatz]

As the song is ending, the magic happens.

[@avaspeilberg9889]

Thank you dear God for these two beautiful Geniuses of guitar. Like someone wrote, John McLaughlin is so underrated

[@davidwatkins204]

Genius, the very word "genius" has become so overused, it's lost all precision of meaning, yeah they're both greats, doesn't that say enough ?

[@jimSTRATemblin]

He’s not underrated he’s just doesn’t have a huge fan base, similar to Holdsworth.

[@johndangelo4647]

This is priceless, two of my most favorite guitarist ever, captured here, really awesome. Thanks for the upload.

[@AW-kr9fl]

Beck using some of John’s old Mahavishnu licks at 03:00 👍

[@cristobalseverino8257]

R.I.P. Jeff Beck :(

[@victorsebastian677]

Beck is the best! The legend!

[@simonpetersen9851]

WOW, i am a better guitar player after having heard this. Thanks Jeff and John

[@robberrie1852]

I got to see and hear these two play together many years ago...Very nice.

[@munteledecer6494]

Am crescut cu aceşti băieţi frumoşi, să trăiască cât mai mult pe acest Pământ!!!

[@kickstar1]

Jeff was on fire here. John was a little older than Beck and Page and when they were young John actually gave Page some lessons. I think Beck wanted to step it up here since John was probably someone he looked up to when he was just starting out.

[@quogir1]

jeff beck´s enormous timing

[@sergioalunan6644]

of course these titans can play together, John Maughlin has said the Jeff Beck is his fav guitarist!

[@zepapires]

Sergio Alunan The other way around, actually. Jeff has said many times "John McLaughlin is the greatest guitarist alive". Of course, they love each other style. Jeff is always playing John's compositions, and this arrangement of John Lewi's "Django" comes from a Johnny Mac album ("The promise") where Jeff plays as a guest.

[@doodlesmusic8166]

@@zepapires John McLaughlin said Jeff was his favourite, too.

[@zepapires]

@@doodlesmusic8166 yes, that’s right.

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

John McLaughlin, frequently known as Mahavishnu John, is an English guitarist, bandleader, and composer. A pioneer of jazz fusion, his music combines elements of jazz with rock, world music, Indian classical music, Western classical music, flamenco, and blues. All of that is present here in this jam.

[@michaelrichter1465]

What a SHAME there isn't a higher level of video and audio for this event (at least I don't know of any). Easily two of the best axe slingers ever. I would rather have this cell phone digital footage or whatever was used, than nothing. Love these guys; they're just over the top. Either one of their music catalogs take me to a better place. Really need that now more than ever.

[@v2vroth]

Zoinks! I sure wish I had a front row seat to this show. Thanks for posting great to see two top legends killing it!

[@paulbuxton1326]

2 Greats 🎼

[@ericfaley9019]

2 great guitar players having fun. Each has there own style.

[@estebanmartinezfragnaud9477]

Gracias por toda la musica entregada con cariño Jeff, MIL GRACIAS, DESCANSA

[@douglasalan5783]

Ah, to have been there! Epic duo.

[@samlewis7878]

LOL- Yeah these guys sound pretty good together.........ABSOLUTELY FRIGGING AMAZING !

[@abluerambler]

Bye bye Jeff Beck 😔 😥💔💙 Be safe John McLaughlin I don't want be definitively an orphan too soon. 🙏

[@kvltwalter]

guitargasm

[@richtomlinson7090]

Imagine being in the audience at that show. I've seen Jeff Beck with Stevie Ray Vaughn, and that was awesome.

[@grizzlymartin1]

To compare that with today’s compositions/artists requires massive (feigned) generosity.

[@MusicalManchild77]

Adore Both...for very Different Reasons.

[@Mike383HK]

Unreal, Isn't it!! they play off each other so well!!

[@Dwoed]

Both godfathers of Jazz Rock \m/

[@ministrychicago1]

They need a bigger stage for all that talent. :)

[@thata3488]

ベックとマクラフリンのDjangoのライブ映像が見れるなんて幸せすぎる♫ しかもマクラフリンはベックのLIVEのゲストで来てくれたんだな、いや〜貴重な動画をアップして頂き感謝です！！

[@jamesanderson348]

My top two guitarists! I could have died and gone to heaven after this!

[@tablameister]

Thanks for uploading this video. I have been listening to both JB and JM since the 1970s and own most of their albums on vinyl and/or CD and also have a fair number of live concert recordinds. JM has a tendency to play superfast but he is playing here is very tasteful. One of the best solos I have ever heard him play.

[@tonylightheaded7946]

I wondered if they had played together. This is great ,thanks for posting this

[@damonhines8187]

Nearly everything I could've hoped for from my two favourite living guitarists. Saw Beck three times in the 70s, starting with BBA, McLaughlin twice, with Santana for their album in '74 or 5, and with Paco de Lucia and Al Dimeola in '83, opener Steve Morse who made the show, imo.

[@gmrios]

Jeff Beck! Holy crap! John is a legend too. But damn Jeff. WOW! Killer!

[@homzymusic]

A wonderful choice of composition. Besides remembering composer, John Lewis, they also pays tribute to Django - who, until he died, was the best guitarist in the world - and a hero to his people and everyone else, such as Duke Ellington, who recognized his genius -

[@avaspeilberg9889]

Amen

[@jorgesaojorge3841]

Kákáká!! Lindo,lindo! É de arrepiar!!!