Jimmy Herring Performs Frank Zappa's " Zoot Allures"

The Jimmy Herring Band performs Frank Zappa's "Zoot Allures" at a recent performace.

[@jonnybshu]

Jimmy never ceases to amaze, regardless of the material he tackles and the ensemble he's playing in - from ARU to Allman Bros to WP to Phil Lesh & Friends and beyond. I've met him on numerous occasions and his musical ability is matched only by his humanity and humility. A genuine treasure.

[@jonathanshuster8033]

This clip still brings me such joy after all these years but, honestly, watching Jimmy play ALWAYS brings joy to all who hear what he's sayin' with his six-string interpreter.

[@MrPorterrixx]

what a perfomance........mindblowing

[@SukeCerulo]

Ah Jimmy and Jeff, been seeing them since the early 90's and they keep getting more dialed in, so beautiful

[@KeepinBuzzy]

I have never heard Jimmy be less than astonishing . This blows the roof clean off .. its a piece of genius .. gorgeous , exilerating , exciting , majestic ...I'd be interested to know if JH himself wld consider this a top performance of his . IT IS !

[@wesworach7441]

There are no holes in Jimmy Herring's playing ! Absolute Master of Guitar !

[@RMGCBG]

Like Frank Zappa, Jimmy Herring is overlooked and under appreciated. Killer “jazz isn’t dead, it just smells funny” FZ

[@JacksonBradwell]

I like how he digs in so deep on a strat. You can clearly hear his fingers at work on the instrument, no bullsh*t. He really has so much feel and command.

[@urbanbader4113]

Timeless and fantastic dude 👍🏽💯

[@Gregorypeckory]

No to mention, Kinsey was in one of the best fusion bands there are, Tribal Tech, along with the best fretless bassist since Jaco, Gary Willis, and guitar monster, Scott Henderson!

[@jonec6496]

If you eve saw Frank...you were lucky....caught him on a New Year's Eve show at Long Beach Arena...so good....still waiting for Jimmy to play the Baked Potato hear in L.A....

[@snipermonkey6885]

Goes to show and remind you, how fucking good Frank was.

[@Gregorypeckory]

I second that! Jimmy can play the guitar just like ringin a bell! I love that he covers this!

[@jackmanbussey]

another wowzer tune !

[@StewartGartland]

If I was Frank and I'd heard this guy, I would've kicked out Steve Vai and brought in Jimmy:-) This is a great tribute, Jimmy is a monster.

[@IgnatiusChinaski]

absolutely - so would i. herring is a much better better player than steve and infinitely more humble. vai's tone sucks.

[@shred5]

@@IgnatiusChinaski Vai's tone is good for his own material, or at least was back in the time he used the Marshalls anyway. I think it got too dry and bland when he started using the Legacy and since. Jimmy's tone is simply godly however.

[@ronpaulrevered]

Y'all are tripping. Jimmy is fucking great, but so is Steve. It's 2023 and Steve continues to release innovative material that is totally insane.

[@klauswiemer]

Frankie would be proud!!

[@Johnycable]

Incredible Guitar Player, his interpretation and approach to songs is amazing..my fav guitar player since 1st hearing him with ARU

[@shred5]

Holy shit, my favorite living guitarist covers my personal hero. It doesn't get much sweeter than this.

[@weber1b14]

Frank is smiling in heaven as this is being played. Awesome!!

[@JerryT21]

Scott kinsey is a beast

[@walburk]

The first sixteen seconds 👑

[@typodhitzemann6851]

Great stuff

[@ronfrey5327]

those hairs on my neck awooooooooo SUPERB

[@guitarldh19]

this is great

[@KeepinBuzzy]

I apologise for posting yet another comment here but .. Jimmy H is out of the ordinary here .. even by his own extraordinary standard ..

[@whisper6969twice]

I got Zoot Allures at the ripe age of 12. Though I like Overnight Sensation much better, Zoot really opened my young mind to sonic possibilities. Jimmy does a great performance with his own interpretation. Go JimmY!!

[@allbuzzedup1]

Jack Pearson has played with Jimmy on a number of occasions...I wish Jack was here standing alonside...taking the next solo...in the meantime..this is wonderful..Lord Have Mershay

[@egyptianminor]

Jimmy Herring's an amazing player,too bad I only 'discovered' him this year, but better late than never. Scott Kinsey's awesome too, and of course, the whole band's fantastic as well. Nice post, keep 'em comin' !

[@RyanKuhlmann]

This is exactly how it's done. Every situation, Herring will take care of it!!!

[@jarvins2225]

omg this guys good

[@urbanbader4113]

Marvelous that one guy please FZ the Bible but he's best among following and interpretating it again 💯

[@hartistry1957]

Sounds like the tone Holdsworth gets. This is a great player man.

[@58telecaster]

the show in H'ville 2010 with Sipe was the best music I had heard in several years. Up there w/ARU or better. Fuchs amps aren't done justice on YT and neither is Jimmy or OB.

[@shred5]

The Fuchs is just a backup in this case. Jimmy uses the Super Reverb for his solo shows and the Fuchs with Widespread Panic when he needs more volume.

[@Manolian]

@me86680 I found out it's a Fender custom shop creation just for him.

[@larkydozer]

Anyone else hear a very short quote of David Gilmour's solo from "Another Brick in the Wall" around the last ten seconds of this video?

[@hartistry1957]

@austin33309 No shit man! If we never get out of the "box", we'll never evolve. I love dissonant notes!!!!:)

[@JackHope3]

Does anyone know the date of this performance. JH allows folks to tape his shows, so this may be available for download.

[@KeepinBuzzy]

@nspcvdgg I think you have to stay away from that yellow snow or move to Montana asap ! Keyboard player is Scott Kinsey - one of the most respected on the scene today and chosen by no less than Joe Zawinul to co produce with him !

[@susea]

@Gorgolada LMAO!! :-p

[@aarfeld]

@Gorgolada: Not to worry: the FAA always posts no-fly prohibited areas around his concert sites these days given the hazardous conditions that have always been created at past performances.

[@bighead4404]

Ha ha. That base player made his own gitar out of old barn boards! He uses old Radio shack transistor scrap in it for effect. I kno him good, he used to live in Milleggeville, if you know what that means...

[@Manolian]

Yeah, the am deluxe does not come in white,it is not a JB model, either, could it be a rosewood EJ model?

[@jasondotson]

Marvelous!!! To those interested, I have a version of me doing "Zoot Allures" up on my channel, although it doesn't hold a candle to this version. I didn't do any leads due to the short length allotted on the backing track.

[@Manolian]

Sounds like Holdsworth , what model strat is Jimmy playing in this vid?

[@rorshakks]

Scott Kinsey-keyboards

[@FreedomZealot]

5:08-5:13 -- Good Lord....

[@fencore]

4:57!!!! OMG

[@clairrichards474]

Great guitaring but I don't hear Zoot Allures in all the jamming...it could be any track

[@johngeetar]

@austin33309 The man likes his joke.

[@RyanKuhlmann]

Wow, 4:07?! Wha?

[@KeepinBuzzy]

@allbuzzedup1 If JH is not God ( 1960's Eric context ) he is surely one of the disciples

[@stumplifter]

Great musicians, great song.... absolutely PAINFUL audio on this. Sometimes not posting a video honors the musicians more... just sayin'.

[@georgerigberg4335]

Personally, I wish it was better but I feel more enriched having enjoyed it than NOT seeing anything...

[@noelmartin504]

This isn't Zoot, just because jimmy played 2 chords of it. Great players but Boring!!!!