Jesse Johnson live at Yoshi's on April 7, 2024 (part 1 of 2)

[@leogolive]

Man I remember when Jesse dropped his first album I was about 8 years old. My boy had that pink gangster suit with the pink guitar to match but it didn’t look fruity it looked gangster. He was definitely my first guitar hero and one of the main reasons I learned to play guitar when I got in my twenties. Jesse is cold. 💯

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

I believe I was at the end of high school when Jesse dropped his first one. I’m 57 right now. The 80s never get old. That pink suit you spoke of? 😍

[@andrenaetrammell2711]

Yeah his attitude was gangster as well! Prince & Jesse allowed me to pick up the axe too! I was 16 & started my first and called it the Date LOL! We had a calendar on the back of a mirror and hollered out, WHATS THE DATE!? SOMEBODY BRING ME A CALENDAR! OH! WEE-OH-WEOHH! Peace fellow funkateer!

[@hiphopchild9540]

in 1984 I was 12yo, Prince's music and artistry blew me away on top of that my parent were divorcing + the feeling that after all there were other freaks like me, it turned me into an hardcore fan, and I did look down on Jesse's work just because Prince wasn't involved....I changed my mind during the COVID lockdown, plenty of time to listen music....Mr Jesse Johnson is a legit King ...

[@timothylawson3262]

That Was 1985, almost 40 years ago.

[@leogolive]

@@andrenaetrammell2711 Yo man that’s dope as well as hilarious!

[@darrylsims3242]

WHAT REALLY MAKES ME PO!!! THIS IS ONE OF THE BADDEST FUNKIEST GUITARIST WALKIN THE PLANET! AND HAS NEVER BEEN INTERVIEWED IN ANY OF GUITAR PLAYER, GUITAR WORLD, GUITAR TECHNIQUES MAGAZINE'S!!!

[@mtimm001]

SAYYYY ITTTTTT!!!!!!!

[@lancethrustworthy]

I'd like to think his time is still coming, somehow. Jesse is one of the greats.

[@calvinwalton2096]

He sounds great vocally and instrumentally!

[@theinsightfulvisionary0197]

Yes, he does!!! He reminds me of a dark- skinned Prince!!!

[@Tonyg58]

I think that Jesse in a league of his own! He is the most unappreciated and not mention over look guitarist in the music world! Yeah, a lot of guitarists can rock but can't get bluesy. Out of all his songs, nothing was more bluey than "I Want My Girl" and "I'm Just Wanting You!" Thank you, Jesse❣️ There's nothing like the blues❣️

[@txzbelle75]

I'm sitting here like Jesse Johnson... THE Jesse Johnson!? Wow.

[@tararichardson5399]

Jesse still got it !!!!!!

[@drefunk101]

Please bring this funk to NYC. I would be there in a HEARTBEAT

[@sunflowerlove6489]

This God in human form Jesse has been apart of me and my siblings life music wise since we were teens back in the 80's u cant get no better than this we truly came up on the damn best !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stephanekuntzmann5462]

So happy to hear Jesse !!

[@artistlovepeace]

Man, Jesse made great albums. Find them. They are still in my head on repeat. My brain still references his records. Thank you for producing and sharing with the world.

[@roderickhogan4566]

Man I loved Jesse's music so much he was awesome

[@JeremySmith-sx9oe]

Jesse Johnson. the. guitar god father

[@keithartis1142]

Huge fan of Jesse Johnson, one of the baddest guartist out there , yoshi is the spot , I was out there in 2015-2016 for 2 weeks luv the bay area, nothing but love for the west coast .💯💯💯💯💯

[@mikec3304]

Yessir...guess who's coming to Yoshi's next week!...The God ...RAKIM!!!😲🥳🤩

[@marimbadearco]

i was there, it was great. First time I saw him was 2017 April Prince tribute week, he played an iconic bar. On fire, as always.

[@cynthiahopkins8799]

Jesse is still fine as ever!!! 👍😎 He's so cool... and he can play that guitar too!!! He's a masterful and powerful guitarist!!! funky licks galore!!! I'm a big fan of his music!!! 👍👑❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@OrAKAle]

Jesse still looks & sounds good!

[@michaeljones6985]

I'm at this show.Wifey and I right in front of the mike.1st seeing JJ live. DOOOOPE! SHOW!

[@kelvendyson1508]

Lorrrrd I wish he would come to Chicago!!

[@nardo8869]

Right you will Think!!... and he's from here!! 🤨

[@ronjohnson21]

I would travel to $hitcargo!

[@choctawchieftess1480]

I was going to marry this man back in the 80's. I still love you Jessie❤ His song propaganda is my new favorite.

[@garrisonthad]

I was there! Cool show. He took pics with fans after. Jessie still that dude.

[@tdproductionchannel260]

Just great and underrated.

[@Danyelvasquez]

Terrific. Sounds Just like the record. Go Jesse ❤❤

[@bigjoewarlick3709]

jesse such a great guy. worked with him . Love him great musician

[@Argotero]

It doesn't get more serious and funky than Jesse Johnson...the rest be on the line!!!!

[@t.breeze8659]

Jesse is that guy. Love it.

[@eddygordov]

Come on, man, give the guy a break, he is 64 years old now... Excellent performer but we can only do that part time now...

[@sandyquiroz8688]

Jesse you need to tour!

[@lorenharris2965]

Looks like he is, 😅

[@eddygordov]

Come on, man, give the guy a break, he is 64 years old now... Excellent performer but we can only do that part time now...

[@ronjohnson21]

Please come to Wisconsin!

[@vesean4141]

Jesse still has it,Prince saw something in him,Jesse rocked out with Sly Stone back in the day on Crazay,I wish this clip was longer

[@fabulousrobert6607]

Initially, I was thinking the same thing. I can see Prince in Jesse J or maybe it was the other way around. It’s like they both influenced each other. Strange, but seems true. I can see it, I can feel it. Just listen. Do you know what I mean?

[@BlackMusicGenre]

​@@fabulousrobert6607 You get see the Prince influence. Even the way he groves is Prince-like . When first started playing Prince automatically came to mind.

[@darryljenkins7764]

Yes indeed. Every Shade of Love was hitting also.

[@johnewing4892]

Jesse had that vibe before he hit Minnesota - just the way he was

[@xyere4984]

It was MORRIS DAY THAT THIS BAD GUITARIST FROM ALTON,ILLINOIS 🎸 WE HAVE HIM IN THE TIME😅😅😅

[@lisapsalms9358]

Hey great job Alphonso introducing Jesse Johnson . He is so together one talented man . L Determined . Wish he would come to Ohio .

[@tellycastin]

Great post, going straight to part 2 after this. Keepin it Funky!

[@yevettetaylor3484]

Saw him live in a club in philly up close and personal. His music was loud and thumpin. 20yrs ago😉

[@jimmyjohnson4723]

What a treat 👊🏾

[@KaptainKold]

I always thought he was a badass on the guitar and the most talented man in The Time!

[@lepoetress]

He is blazing!!!! Jesse Johnson is the truth!!!

[@Nolaboy824]

Still got dat 🔥

[@Ezarhia_The_Fulani]

Jessie Johnson 💯💯💯

[@markg1208]

Classic joints much ❤

[@KammieLux]

Jesse is all that😎😎

[@teddyyoung2513]

I took my sister, RIP Fly Fede, to her 1st concert to see Jesse and we had front row seats right off the stage’s entrance. When Jesse was walking up the stairs to the stage, I told him that it was her 1st concert, so he came and performed every solo right in front of her. During one of the songs one of his white Stratocaster’s was having a problem and wasn’t working, so he took it off and slid to her, and like an idiot she gave it to the guitar tech. I told her that he was giving her the guitar, but she was to “Love Struck” to keep it. True story…

[@darryljenkins7764]

Damn bro. That is a great story. I'm glad you took your sister to that concert. Respect!

[@waynefoote3781]

I am very sorry for your loss. Glad you have a great memory though.

[@vince8908]

Jesse is still the man !!!

[@jfmax2000]

Oh Hell Yeah..... The Mutha Funkin Man Jesse J ☺👊💯💯

[@waynefoote3781]

This is very touching! what a pioneer! YESS!

[@bryantrose2256]

Good hearing Jesse take me back to the 80's. Shame he doesn't tour with Morris Day.

[@ronjohnson21]

Somethings are better left alone.

[@PALCFER]

thanx 4 uploading!! great 2 c him is in such a great shape, wish he could come 2 europe 😢

[@ddrumpro]

Brian E. Killn the pocket! Good work brotha!

[@GG-qk5gz]

Ça fait plaisir de le revoir ❤ j'écoute souvent le morceau crazay avec Sly stone 😍 qui est vraiment génial. Jesse a toujours été très doué 💪.

[@GregorioLonewolf]

Being from The City (SF) I love this. Sorry I was out of town and missed the show. Keep up the great work Jesse. I love the fact you have my friend RonKat on Bass. Beautiful.

[@Model3dude]

Don’t forget the jams that he put together for “Ta Mara & The Seen.” Oh yeah I’m a big fan🍿👍👍

[@homie4resh980]

KOOL😎✌🏽🙏🏼

[@reekashade]

This should have so many more hits….impressive indeed.

[@drewtitanllc3891]

YESSIR!!!

[@prescriptionfunk93]

Still got it Pl@ya!! 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@sharonmashatt4869]

I can see hints of prince. But he’s his own man. Creative himself.

[@msaintpc]

Fkn EXCELLENT!!!

[@tafari5097]

Wow! This has to be the best quartet live band I’ve ever heard so far… I kept checking to see if if there was more than four people playing. They are amazing!

[@lorenharris2965]

Exactly!

[@charlest.folsomjr.3934]

one of the top five guitarist to every play !!!!!!1 Prince, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie ray Vaughn, Kingfish, Gary Clark Jr

[@2011FOG]

Yoshi’s is the joint. It is super funky to Jesse headlining there.

[@7777Lace]

Awesome 👏🏽

[@terrells7675]

I love Jesse Johnson. I saw him perform at the Fillmore in S.F. back in the day as well as with The Time at the Collision in Oakland. He's the real deal for sure, but let's also give it up for DJ Hi Top aka Dr Funk aka Miguel Fonseca a Bay Area Legend. You looking good Homie.❤

[@mikec3304]

I didn't realize that was him!!! He is a legend 🙌 👏.

[@learn_live]

He masters the Minneapolis style guitar playing. . .I love his work with D'Angelo.....my man with that glitter guitar and dobbs.....

[@nardo8869]

??? What is the Minneapolis guitar style?🤔... remember Zapp, Ohio Players, Cameo and the JB's they all played it before Prince and the same time frame... Jesse don't play like Santana/Prince naturally.... but yes you & me both are fans of Jesse and Prince... I'm not trying to be funny with you 🫶✌️✊🙂

[@tmoore7049]

Love him, JESSE❤❤❤

[@splank3]

With Sue Ann Carwell and Ronkat Spearman!

[@Model3dude]

Please come to San Diego ! Hope he would play that B-side hit “Free World”🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mrcjjr]

Thanks for posting this!

[@anthonyjones4846]

Man if I didn't know any better, I'd share this was prince

[@rodneysmith4889]

Sounds good

[@christophertracy2807]

His name is Jesse; not Jessie

[@moniquehildwein3106]

I thought he was the FINEST chocolate man when I first laid eyes on him in Purple Rain lol Love Him & His music too

[@williecunningham3725]

I had to pull my baby sister off this man's tour bus...She was trying to go on tour with him.. she was obsessed!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@papamidnight7216]

😂

[@papamidnight7216]

😂

[@lafayettekelley1011]

I think one of my biggest regrets is that some of the best work Jessie and boys did was on the original 7 project. I want him to play those songs live Please check out the trax

[@dannyoliver4328]

MAAAANNN... I REMEMBER when he left The Time and was doing the solo tour... he came thru & played the Balt. Civic Center (then in the 80s - who knows what it's called now) ..ANYHOW, the crowd wasn't into his solos or the music then.... Jesse & band STOPPED, he said " I'LL NEVER PLAY BALTIMORE AGAIN " ...slammed his guitar down and walked off...!! I was disappointed cuz I came to hear him play, but have seen other versions of The Time W/O HIM & wondered about the absence.... I even saw Babyface in the guitarist spot on TV with the band.!! ANYHOW, I APPRECIATE YOUR MUSICIANSHIP, MR. JOHNSON...THANK YOU....

[@mikec3304]

Your always welcome to come to Oakland.

[@eternal1blue]

​@mikec3304 really?

[@ZeitlanKozan]

It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll

[@oxfuzz]

Epic

[@delwiljr7055]

Yeah!!!!

[@michaelpangle9172]

Oh oh oh

[@bnvccxncv9974]

I was at both Saturday night shows. This one here is from Sunday afternoon. Some shows are just meant to be seen in Oakland - this is one of them.

[@christophertracy2807]

The song title is "Can You Help Me"; not "Cant Help Me"

[@clarencegarner8621]

That what call the Funkin and Roll

[@paulflanagan5395]

MR. JESSE JOHNSON ALWAYS WAS A KICKASS GUITAR PLAYER & I DIDN'T GET HIP 2 HIM UNTIL (PRINCE) PUT DAT BAND 2GETHER AS (THE TIME) & HE STUCK OUT MORE THAN MR. MORRIS DAY DID, (2 ME ANYWAY). JUST A HARD ROCKER, (CUT FROM THE CLOTH, GOD SPECIAL), & HIS VOICE IS STILL THE SAME, NO HIGH NOTE'S FROM BACK THEN, & IMPOSSIBLE 2 HIT NOW. HANDLE YR BUSINESS SIR, IT'S THE ONLY WAY 2 GO. ( 3 )

[@tommyharrisjr7338]

I'm GLAD Sue Ann checked that fanatic.

[@larrybutler8965]

The keyboard ? Jessie still got it and looks young . What bout that bass player.. he holding down the bottom..

[@jimmyjohnson4723]

Right on both counts, Bass holding that bottom all the way down 💣

[@angelajalil804]

Too Cool. I like when you n Tomi do shit. Tomi Jenkins is my Very Favorite Singer ❤❤ for wayyy over 44years. That's sum real shit. Yall Badd. 🎧🎤🎙🎶🎵🎼🧡💛🤎💚🩵💙

[@dropz9071]

Dude was the shhh Still is

[@lancethrustworthy]

Among the tunes, it was cool to hear some of his raw guitar while he was checking his instrument. No imposter here.

[@sunflowerlove6489]

Damn black dont crack at all Jesse still looks like he did in the 80's !!!!!!!!!!

[@armoniqfields8016]

Went through 3 car clubs, gerri curls and many girlfriends on his music. Shout out to the Darsun 510, 74-77 Capri and Mini Truck Clubs... Don't even get Me started on the money We spent on clothes...

[@illyareid66]

should have been touring with rhis lineup

[@renewijgh8859]

Da Fonk and nothing but da Fonk.

[@garysmith8073]

I always thought Jesse should have had a Guitar Magazine Front Cover. Article as well.

[@juliusa4583]

Keyboard player is putting in work. And singing backup… keyboard player should get paid double..

[@mikec3304]

Sueann Carwell is her name. Check out her music, she is truly gifted.

[@raygu1818]

​@@mikec3304 You're fuggin kidding 😮 The Sue Ann Carwell? I didn't even know Sue Ann played instruments. I knew she sing but playing keyboards for Jesse band. This is a treat for sure. Her Blue Velvet album was great and she sung background vocals on Jesse's Verbal Penetration album

[@beatz04]

Where do the background vocal samples come from ? Are those stored in her keyboard or do they come from Ableton (i don't see a laptop in stage) ?

[@mikec3304]

That was live. The keyboard player is named Sueann Carwell. She is on another level.

[@ravenaider]

Jesse and Ronkat Spearman

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

I've never been to Yoshi's. . Is the sound system good?

[@mikec3304]

The 👍 ultimate. The workers are nice and cooperative. The crowds are mature and friendly.

[@g-love6507]

Would love to see Jessie hook up with Eric Gales !!! They could do some crazy stuff together !!!

[@7777Lace]

Yes 🙌🏽

[@misandz1970]

Pittsburgh’s own Brian Edwards on Drums! B you are killing those drums!

[@tonyfabulous6775]

oh yeah, Ronkat spearman (pfunk alum) on bass..

[@GaryTisdaleFungkSta1]

Looks like MC didn't do his homework since The Time was "Flyte Tyme" since the 70's

[@funkpill]

😎

[@truckdriver6005]

Just asking why didn't he become a studio musician instead of falling off da map for long time

[@williecunningham3725]

What happened to Ta Mara & The Seen? I was crazy about them, Jesse found them!!!!

[@raygu1818]

​@@williecunningham3725 TaMara did a blues album years ago. Seems like I read years ago to that she wasn't on good terms with Jesse neither Prince

[@1906DIce]

Is that Sonny on Bass? I can't tell by the video.

[@mikec3304]

Ronkat Spearman.

[@JesseWorld1000]

Who is that young lady that was saying she had been singing with Jesse and Morris since Enterprise?

[@mikec3304]

That's that angel that was let out of heaven on parole to come to earth and help out Jesse. Apparently, she has been helping him for years. He needs to give her a raise and a promotion.🐐💝🔥🎼🎹🎸👍❤