Josh Smith, Kirk Fletcher, Ariel Posen - "Crosscut Saw" Jam - Collings Guitars Booth NAMM 2019

[@MoonWalkerTexsRanger]

Josh could an entire hour without repeating himself a single time, what a phenomenal player.

[@scottwaszak698]

beast.

[@fenderdreamcatcher]

Absolutely

[@joachimdahl233]

agree

[@andreasprestby8688]

He’s on a completely other level!

[@patrickbur5929]

He’s unreal dude

[@marcusfletcher6504]

my uncle Kirk Fletcher is one of the best to ever do it, super humble and gifted the guitar playing speaks for itself

[@marcillioficino4663]

I'll be stealing some of his riffs.... hope you don't mind.

[@melsimpson428]

He's a superb player. His comp playing really shows his musicianship to me. I'm a guitar player (pretty limited - but what I do, I do well), so I have a lot of experience playing with others. I have to listen to him some more. The several times I've seen clips, he's been playing rhythm most of the time.

[@mattgilbert7347]

He was so cool when I messaged him on Facebook to express my admiration for his work. Just a total gentleman. "Keep playing!". Inspiration needed, and given. Thanks to your Uncle! "My Turn" is my fave modern blues album atm, it's phenomenal.

[@mattgilbert7347]

@@melsimpson428 That's a proper musician's mindset. But man oh man! Can he solo when he wants to!!

[@gerardopacheco9295]

fantastico maravilloso KIRK

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Josh looks like the guy who quit high school so he could fish full-time, but DAMN, can he play. Three incredible talents!

[@jbs8958]

Josh has to be one of the best improvisers about hands down. The guy has chops for days

[@TJJJJJJJJJJJ]

Check out his tutorial s on line. Mind = blown. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmeul4ONaLKJoa8

[@joreyreitman9655]

@@TJJJJJJJJJJJ I watch this video about once a week. This is 7 and a half minutes of the best advice any learning guitarist will ever need. IMO, priceless!!

[@TJJJJJJJJJJJ]

Jorey Reitman hahahaha so do I mate it’s amazing how such a short video ends up with me noodling for a few hours each time I watch it

[@joreyreitman9655]

@@TJJJJJJJJJJJ I love jazzin up the blues.

[@TJJJJJJJJJJJ]

Jorey Reitman you should check this sessions at norms is you haven’t already that is lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYmtgJx3nceGeac

[@guitarsolos89]

Josh Smith's vocabulary, variation and techique are out of this world. I'm blessed to have stumbled across this man today, thanks KZbin recommendations!!!

[@davewestfoils]

abit late to the party if your channel name is GuitarSolos? :)

[@guitarsolos89]

@@davewestfoils I am as surprised as you are, that's for sure. Let's agree that it's better later than never. I would've missed out on something big if it was the latter.

[@unchien2069]

These guys are real musicians, Ariel came in soft so Kirk and josh also went soft on the rhythm to match his dynamics. Love to see that

[@jr0706]

And Josh is amazing. But what a hidden gem Kirk Fletcher is. Seems like such a humble guy and an incredible player.

[@Utube-s8m]

Jeffrey Richard he’s a great lead player and doesn’t really get the recognition he deserves.

[@razoredge4485]

Love how Ariel is count 8/8 and Josh and Kirk are counting 4/4 with the foot tapping.

[@freddymclain]

Josh be doin' it!

[@marcusfife7360]

Love how their styles and sound are so different but mesh so well. Ariel has the quirky, innovative, almost exploratory playing, Kirk has a more classic, tasteful, soulful approach and Josh is just a machine. His vocabulary on the guitar reaches Stevie Ray Vaughan levels, just an endless well of awesome guitar phrases.

[@boabglen]

Wow. All guitars so clean too! Not a note missed. Josh is on another planet man. Get Ariel on his slide and he's just so unique.

[@duniagiana]

This makes me smile... the level that I can only imagine of reaching... ouch!

[@lightninray]

how are you progressing?

[@eyeceeyooh]

@@lightninray that is the most thoughtful thing I've read on KZbin. way to be a nice human being

[@lightninray]

@@eyeceeyooh :)

[@robertdroege7160]

You can take lessons.... From these guys on Truefire.

[@mikaelkarlsso8804]

They are not lethal!!😉

[@Acekorv]

People comparing these to eachother, they’re all great. Completly different approches going in to their respective solos. Saying someones greater on this level is like saying what candies you like the most. :)

[@billbatman1726]

Amen 😀

[@joeberdi]

Indeed

[@cruiseguitar]

Absolutely jaw dropping stuff from all 3 major ‘heavies’- the level of musicianship, dynamics, groove, pure chops, and taste on display here is stunning. Masterclass!!

[@possumwilliams2940]

I wholeheartedly agree 👍 absolutely one of the best renditions of Crosscut Saw I've heard.....👏👌👍🎸🎸🎸😎

[@mikaelkarlsso8804]

One of the absolutely finest jammings i’ve heard……. ever

[@toddstubbs9654]

Kirk Fletcher’s tone and timing are fantastic. My favourite contemporary blues guitarist.

[@Ladosligese]

Kirk Fletcher brilliant player .. and one of the few who can make ANY guitar seems like a kids model :D

[@grosebud4554]

Ariel is so weird.. in the best most amazing way. Love his style

[@druchumley4571]

Josh is one of those guys who "never dries up," like Clapton said of Stevie Ray.

[@jirehmi9183]

Kirk Fletcher’s solo beautiful … the phrasing sat so well in the groove and chord sequence … a really good blues guitarist.

[@GuitarJawn]

01:43 those licks man geez

[@terranceturner7972]

ACamp * That is some of the best off the cuff playing I’ve ever heard right there. Insane.

[@pianochad]

I listen to this at least once a week. What an incredible performance. It brings me so much joy listening to this, i just want to start dancing. Absolute legends!

[@colaboytje]

Josh is a beast. Damn. All those grace slides.

[@forrallofusplenty4342]

lucky for the rest of us, Josh sold his soul and we can enjoy his devilish AWESOMENESS... Ariel and Kirk r obviously also insanely GIFTED

[@belo1971]

P90 sounds fantastic in goods hands ! And what all awesome hands here...

[@cleeretv8195]

Man these guys are ridiculous!! If I had even a tenth of their talent I'd be happy. I love Kirk's feel, he really sings the blues with his playing and has some ridiculous chops. Josh is a master of the guitar, his playing has that jazzy inflection and his improvising flows so nicely, it flows right through him almost effortlessly. Ariel Posen is cool as fuck and his playing is super interesting, he really takes you to a place that you don't expect. WOW.

[@BrianVallotton]

These guys are the future of the blues, and the future is looking bright!

[@mikegee729]

I 2/3 agree with you.

[@GerryBlue]

No to take anything from Kirk or Ariel, but If I were those guys I'd be afraid to go after Josh, what a monster

[@propmaster101]

yea all three were amazing and original, but Josh shesh😂

[@ralex3697]

@@propmaster101 Yes, in a league of his own

[@fourthofseven]

It’s clearly not a competition & each player has their own style, flair & phrasing. Also Ariel is a phenomenal song writer & vocalist & Kirk is a great producer.

[@KleyDeJong]

I was not prepared for how awesome this would be. Jeez, you gotta warn a guy that he's about to get his FREAKING MIND BLOWN...

[@BrianVallotton]

Haha!

[@terranceturner7972]

Same man. Dang.

[@leechild4655]

Really good players living their best lives right there and what a joy to watch and hear it.

[@kyleyoungmusic]

8:45 MANNNNN that lick was smooth as butter on a hot biscuit.

[@Hikaru109Ichijyo]

WOW, all are great but the first two soloists gave a mad cool awesome clinic on how to solo with excellence and lock in a groove with band members . . .

[@champs672]

Josh and Ariel simply incredible … and Kirk on rhythm is a beast

[@jackleyton5504]

Josh Smith killed them! You are amazing Josh

[@speedball1919]

Sick run @ 8:35 First time hearing Ariel play

[@danvineyard6485]

Touch, tone, taste, technique, and timing

[@alward5678]

Josh Smith is AMAZING. Never runs out it ideas. Every chorus sounds entirely different.

[@safeandsound100]

Jim Morrison standing in the background (denim jacket) taking it all in with obvious appreciation for the talented players and great guitars....

[@79lpcustom]

Josh Smith is a monster, and he keeps getting better!

[@farjedi]

They're all fine players, Josh just has that style that is so well versed in every great player, the guy is a master of the instrument.

[@timchoi2868]

one of the best jam ever seen.

[@sam127001]

ALL the notes had been played by the time it came for Ariel's solo ... and he found some new ones to play ! great jam !

[@ElvisPriceless]

The guy does solos with ... chords. Incredible. So much harmonical knowledges !!

[@rickbellet6263]

it amazes me how 3 guys can get together...start jamming, and not one glaring error or lame idea comes out. Incredible

[@kennethshaw7162]

These guys are just dripping with guitar virtuosity! They have practiced so much that it’s in ‘em and it’s got to come out!

[@winterpatriot4574]

Josh is one of those incredible players that you just marvel and think he is clearly one of the GOATS. Kirk feeling it at starting 10:30.. awesome group of players..

[@achuMtk624]

5:22 - 5:26 *BOOOIIII* Ariel Posen 👏👏👏

[@philatkinson3955]

This just is get down foolish feel good incredible music, I'm talkin about all day long! Wow, they are so friggan awesome! I could make my drums talk to that! Legends!!

[@TheSoundConnoisseur]

I can’t stop smiling. Playing like this would solve all my problems

[@mikemccourt6225]

It's always fun and refreshing when guys are ripping together but not having a head cutting contest

[@johnlambert8375]

Josh is the freakin man!

[@davidthomas5035]

I think this is the best "Jam" I've ever heard. What a blast.

[@HomerSimpson-wv3ew]

Even the paraplegic in the background is tapping his foot this is so good

[@thomaswalton9354]

Josh blows my mind, what a player!

[@dolphine3120]

love how they adapt the groove when ariel builds his solo

[@jontony]

I’m so inspired yet want to give up all at the same time. So impressive! Great jam.

[@Utube-s8m]

jontony no giving up or you’ll never get it and if you don’t ever give up and u truly love guitar. You will get it. If I can you can get it.

[@4s2work]

@@Utube-s8m my old fingers wanna die and hide in a corner but my heart is a saying" at 66 you ain't too old to get down on it!" give me a start on a few basics here guys!"

[@SteezyHop]

That lick at 1:45 blew my mind, soo smooooooth!

[@remkojerphanion4686]

3 guys with a guitar and SO much talent!!!

[@Moods45]

These three are keepin it alive and real. Nice fellas.

[@riittahatinen4579]

So great 🔥💃🏻🔥 Thank you all🌹💕🌹

[@paramediccpo]

Ariel was able to incorporate many chords within his lead playing which is why it sounded unique- I loved all the players here

[@imlostinthewoods]

CADS l was thinking the same thing about his playing, something I personally struggle with. #goals

[@PanamaJack666]

One of the best videos from NAMM for me. They all have a fantastic ear for harmony and feel but are unique from each other at the same time!

[@nelsonkerr1119]

That was top shelf - Josh and Kirk - I am familiar with but did not know too much about Ariel. He's another awesome player. NAMM had some excellent jams! Thanks for posting.

[@tomdooley5054]

Puts a BIG SMILE on your face!

[@StratOnFire]

Josh Smith is such a underated legend!

[@farhanachowdhury8691]

I couldn't agree more...

[@brotendo]

Josh Smith is not underrated. Everyone holds him in really high regard.

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Legends are not underated. They're legends.

[@JambalayaDrKelso]

All of them are incredibly talented. Was smiling throughout the whole video, what an awesome performance.

[@TheScottCard]

this is the greatest thing....keep watching it over and over!!!!

[@RipVDub]

Great work, as always Natasha, your recordings are pro...both video and audio. You effort is greatly appreciated! GB!

[@Allagi22]

All due respect to Posen and Fletcher they are great players far better than I will ever be.....but Josh Smith is on a WHOLE other level here.

[@zain3434]

made me smile with joy !!!

[@glh-zs7mf]

One of the great jams on KZbin- nothing better watching & listening to this👍🎸🎸🎸🎶🙌🌟🌟🌟🙌

[@MrMusicguyma]

All these guys are seriously talented and fluid improvisors. Yeah! The art of having fun.

[@jamesrobinson529]

This jam is full of incredible moments. From simple splashes of beautiful tone to pure harmonic brilliance. One of my favorite moments is at 8:44. Josh Smith is definitely running away with the torch and I'm glad that he is!

[@possumwilliams2940]

Wow WOW, what an amazing rendition of Crosscut Saw....ABSOLUTELY AMAZING...thanks for sharing your skills 🎸😎👍👌👏🎸🎸🎸

[@jayzinger62]

Three of the VERY best... thanks guys for the inspiration j-)

[@zingkhe]

Three people who know what they are making. Magic!

[@djfedezaza]

Oh the annual Smith, Fletcher and Posen Jam from NAMM video ! Love it everytime

[@rockdfunk]

world class, all of them

[@willum321]

Josh makes playing look like so much fun

[@terranceturner7972]

They are so good. Great Scott.

[@birdmanbl]

this is amazing Josh is so awesome ...nicest dude also...thanks for posting what a groove

[@gerolamovi408]

josh smith is just a monster with the guitar!

[@Jimmy_Antonio_Idrovo]

Fantastic!!!!🎉🎉

[@timothyhenson8853]

The last guy suprized me BIGTIME

[@stevenrozo]

Josh smith endless and endless swagoo tasty terrific licks

[@fatkitty4207]

This taught me so much that if it was taugh by a teacher they would need 1 week just to explain what we were about to learn.

[@kckennedy55]

I love these guys. What I love most about them is that they make a guitar sound like a GUITAR. I am not knocking gain, distortion, etc. I use distortion a lot. But when I hear this stuff, I cut it off (or way down)!

[@lucasbelloni]

pretty cool moment by the end when Kirk Fletcher quotes Josh's lick !

[@iamtorrego]

Josh is a master and what should be mainstream compared to many. Kirk is just a pure soul on the string, no lie on the delivery and what provoke beautiful emotions. And Ariel is just this change to the equation that makes everything magical, that person that brought what was needed.

[@boabglen]

Josh is the best guitar player on the planet. Just my opinion.

[@matthewhorizon6050]

Guthrie

[@wallacesanders265]

1Anitras Dance is the best! I dig pretty much everything she's taped. I especially enjoyed her recent Bonamassa Keeping the Blues Alive recordings. Thanks so much for this. These guys are great fun to watch.

[@andybaker5800]

man.. Kirks fingers and hands are just huge.. they dwarf the fretboard.. super easy looking chops too. Great playin'......

[@nickbouvy6524]

And he can . Sing too

[@ShawnTubbs]

These guys are some of the best in the biz!

[@backdoorman5035]

How cool that their left legs are swinging together😃

[@jessthehorse]

I first heard Josh Smith a few weeks ago and he has grabbed rank as one of my very favorite cats.

[@theyearoftherat]

same here

[@Miguel...160]

Me too , same time . He's awesome . I'm a massive Danny Gatton fan and really pleased that Josh names him as a massive influence .

[@garykcarpenter]

Collins Guitars are some of the finest made by some amazing hands! Sweet jam guys!

[@aishaish1885]

some seriously tasty fluent licks going on...love it

[@gino9025]

Josh's facility is frkn out of this world, i can't even steal it.

[@danielgeary5215]

Jeez 3 geniuses the world knows just a bit better thanks to KZbin 😎

[@TheRunningAccountant]

Josh in a different league, one of the very best around

[@bluzeblast]

HOT DANG! Loved every second of this!

[@James_Haskin]

Sweet baby Jesus that was incredible.