Ray Charles 1986 w/ Jeff Pevar on guitar

[@pdxfunkjunkie]

HOLY CRAP! I swear KZbin is a fountain of never-ending GOLD. Like this - who knew that Peev had this gig in 1986! So tasty. I have been trying to channel my best homage to Ray since I got my first Fender Rhodes in the 70's.

[@tomcoryell]

Sweet and soulful Jeff!

[@charlenesmythe9749]

I am so happy glad and fortunate to have been on stage with Mr Pevar and Melvin Seals/JGB. 2003. I loved talking to him He was so patient and kind👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽🎵🎵🎤🎤🎤

[@peevmania]

awww...back at you Charlene!

[@charlenesmythe9749]

@@peevmania EEJ. Eric Everett is the band I have been singing with here in Cleveland doing jazz classics and some R&B. Working with you and just talking to you about music was such a wonderful learning experience. I was so nervous and had a lot to learn. Thank you for your kindness 🎶🎤👌🏽👌🏽

[@peevmania]

@@charlenesmythe9749 Well, we all have a lot to learn! It never ends! Everyday is an opportunity! Don't ever underestimate the beautiful gift you have to offer, my talented friend. Thanks for your kind words and stay safe. Wishing you happiness and continued inspiration to share your beautiful gift with the world....

[@tonydtonyd9]

Likely my favorite guitar solo of all time. The holy grail of taste and touch.

[@AlexRamos-if1pi]

God do I miss brother RAY

[@danilopianca1957]

Jeff and Ray. What a beauty. Absolute amazing duet!!!!

[@LEEFORDJAGG]

I remember watching this on the South Bank Special on Ray Charles... back in the late 80’s.Exquisite Guitar Jeff.

[@peevmania]

Thank you so much!

[@tonepoet]

I'm almost in disbelief, this is some KILLIN' shit. Guitar player is just amazing as hell.

[@peevmania]

Thank you TP

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

That's some of the nicest guitar ever.

[@burjazz]

Man what an honor-being dug by RC...

[@peevmania]

agreed.... one of the true high points of my life

[@guitarRLC]

It touches my soul to see Jeff Pevar playing with Ray Charles...RIP Mr. Charles.....rock on Peev!

[@aliciakerlinsky206]

Egads! Ray Charles loves Jeff Pevar's playing! All the way back in 1986 Jeff knows how to add excitement and energy to the song without stealing the show. Such perfect timing and respect for Ray Charles' style and rhythm. You make Ray Charles so happy. What a great history of musical intimacy between great artists.

[@danielm4114]

Ray was getting off to Jeff's playing here like I've never seen him do- he usually had to chide his guitarists to give him that nasty- Jeff's got it in spades and of course uses it tastefully here. Tremendous.

[@yvesdevriendt928]

It'a fact : we've heard many things, then along come this Raymond with Jeffrey. Thank the Lord for that !!!

[@tonmeister07]

look at Mr. Pevar, how self-confident he is when he is playing the guitar, what a wonderfull musician....

[@bobyjack2]

Absolutly perfect.

[@daviddesmond2143]

Love Brother Ray but Connecticut's Jeff Pevar is outstanding. A real real treat

[@BlueLou974]

The perfect band for Ray to play that kind of blues. Imagine it in a smoky, steamy little club, 3 o'clock in the morning. ( just saying). Thanks.

[@tedster405]

You're Jeff Beck influence is showing LOL that's a great thing

[@peevmania]

I stand accused...ha ha

[@MyBoyG]

Jeff is probably the most versatile and incredible guitarist I've had the pleasure of hearing. Both live and now on CD. Love Ray groovin to Jeff's licks. Good stuff for sure.

[@peevmania]

Thanks amigo. I have a number CD's I am very proud of at www.pevar.com for those interested. Thanks in advance for supporting independently produced and marketed music!

[@davidjonorato3554]

Jeff you'll know how much this one performance influenced my guitar playing as a young player of 15 in '86. It's an absolutely perfect performance. Thank you.

[@peevmania]

I am honored, David. What comes around goes around. This approach is hugely influenced by my teachers Larry Carlton, Robben Ford and BB King... the list goes on for sure but I’d like to think that musicians are combo of whatever tics in their own individual hearts and everything they’ve ever heard and been inspired by. The fact that your comment suggests that this musical baton keeps getting passed on is a beautiful sentiment! Thank you!

[@davidjonorato3554]

I have to ask what amp were you using a Super?

[@peevmania]

@@davidjonorato3554 It was provided as backline. Fender Twin

[@Red420ghee]

15 in 2023 watching this taking notes for sure🔥🔥🔥

[@WarriorMigs24]

Thanks Ray RIP

[@briandrum1]

I was listening to the Peckman podcast with Jeff. He mentioned to look this video up, so as I’m driving I find it and it starts I’m driving by the Main Pub in Manchester where Jeff sat in with one of my bands back in 2006, the Marks Brothers for the night. That show is somewhere here on YoiTube as well! Hope you’re well Jeff!

[@peevmania]

I remember it well Brian! Look fwd to the next time! Wishing you the best!

[@ShineDawg]

Bass player locked in. Jeff you are amazing, wonderful time and feel. I'm the newest Jeff Pevar fan!

[@peevmania]

Thank you Lauren. The bass player is Morris "Mo" Pleasure. One of my dearest friends. He worked with tons of musical icons, Earth, Wind & Fire, David Foster, Natalie Cole, Bette Midler's last musical director..the list goes on.... he's a true musical genius on keys, bass, trumpet etc etc. Thanks for your kind words....Happy New Year

[@edrick826]

OH YES, YES>>>>play that thing brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sckym2797]

Jamming with the man of soul himself damn that must've been an experience to live through

[@peevmania]

It was one of true treasures of my musical history, and my development as a musician.

[@richfiryn]

This was Tasty !!

[@jenet6498]

Sounds great, Jeff...cheers from the Micronesia Blues Society on the island of Guam.

[@music_by_nate]

A friend sent me a link of this video and Fever with Marc Cohn over a decade ago, when I was in college studying guitar. I circle back to it 3-4x’s a year when I need to be reminded of where I should be aiming. There are endless lessons about groove, timing, when to play, when to hold off, how to standup without tripping over a quarter inch :) Much appreciate you keeping this up.

[@peevmania]

Wow Nate. Thank you for the incredible compliment. I am honored and grateful that anything I have thrown out to the ether can be of inspiration to others. You made my day, thank you.

[@oasisdo]

Great great solo of Pevar !

[@tommybarnes3511]

LAWDHAMERCY ON MY SOUL......RAY AND JEFF!!!!

[@notpopebuthope]

HOLY FUNK HEAVEN !! EXCELLENT !! Here you can see / especially on the Intro: It does not need a great high-end equipment, no fancy sythys etc. ... groove, feeling and 'less is more' work for itself !! CHEERS ! CHEERS! CHEERS!

[@angieslindmusic]

My God--if I could make RC smile like that with my playing....fantastic work, gentlemen. Cudos, hats off, etc. !!

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

Stunning work and channel Mr. Pevar. We are happy to subscribe.

[@MattDonovanOnline]

Outstandingly Epic!!!🎶

[@FabiodiBiase]

probably the best Ray solo on piano (fender)

[@DrivenMind]

Absolutely amazing.

[@fieldpower1793]

One of the best pieces of music I've ever heard. Considering the intro, this must be the video I uploaded some years ago. It's a copy from a VHS recording of a documentary on Ray Charles that was shown on German television. I must have listened to it 1000+ times. So happy Jeff placed it on his channel!

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

Yes. Well said. Some of the vhs cassette uploads of numerous to titles sound a 100 times better than 200 dollar whoopy do re-masters!!!

[@fish4bugs]

Just met Jeff in our little town of Strafford NH. He had a night off from Croz's band on tour here in NH and visited a friend's concert. He played a tune on a lap steel guitar with Ed Gerhard and what a sound! Genuinely a nice and down to earth guy. Enjoyed making his acquaintance.

[@ianufton8431]

Timeless music from a genius --- Pevar and Mo p. are just incredible --- quitesential blues --- listen -up and learn from the best --- pevar is AWESOME .

[@Rocean626]

Jeff kills it! Ray getting it on big time!

[@mikeslavin4256]

Jeff - where've you been all my life! I was raised on Bloomfield, Larry C and Robben F. Ray Charles is the ultimate Soul/Blues/Funk Master. I am still a student of guitar 50 years later. This understated groove just kills!

[@christophermoorman8995]

damn this is cool jeff, what was it like playing with the legend ray charles??

[@coldisle]

Jeff..I watched this so many times. Your artistry is mesmerizing . I’ve also had the pleasure of seeing you a few times with David Crosby and I was speechless. Thanks for sharing this remarkable gift of yours.

[@EricByrdTrio]

Ray, the true genius. And Jeff so soulful....killin''!

[@peevmania]

Thank you Eric

[@ben1988uk]

Absolutely brilliant playing. Jeff Pevar plays with such a great feel! Inspiring stuff.

[@briant9130]

I lived at 2 Old Church Road from 2008-2013. Doane is a 20+ year friend of mine.

[@intrepidsinger]

Another reason why Pevar is such a great musician. Look at the variety of songs posted under his name. Listen to how he plays each one. His tone, the notes he plays & the notes he doesn't play. Yes, he's got them all but plays only the ones that fit the song. That's the difference. There are a rare few who fit their playing to the song: Steve Lukather, John Jorgenson, Caleb Quaye & Jeff Pevar. Most others leave their mark with a signature tone, licks or groove. Peev gets it.

[@jamesmicucci7028]

I'd add Larry Carlton, B.B. King, Peter Green, and quite a few of the old blues masters (r.i.p.) to this list.

[@mikegraziano1562]

Morris really lays down the feel on bass for sure, I believe he was in his early 20's here. He went on to play with many other great 1st rate musicians...Check out some of his other music!

[@bobbysbackingtracks]

Ray is SO getting off on The Peev.

[@jamesmicucci7028]

Some of us have being doing it for close to 50 years now. The only guy I knew who could play Steely Dan/Larry Carlton riffs & solos back in 1974. Go see him whenever, wherever you can, and be amazed. Thank you Jeff. 🙏🏻

[@kdoug]

Peev ... you da MAIN!

[@bustabass9025]

Jeff, Just saw the Maceo Tribute to Ray at MSU. You and Morris sounded as tight tonight as you did 32 years ago. The orchestra and the Raylettes wuz smokin' too. When you came out in front stage and took your solo, I was reminded of this clip, with you and Morris jammin' on this, one of my all time favorites. Was disappointed however that you didn't lay out on this funkalicious number 😔 Nevertheless, listening to all of those tunes Brother Ray stamped with his one of a kind signature sound was mesmerizing. Great show! 👑🎸🎵

[@gerryvanderzeypen1214]

Haven't played this one in a while BUT could play it over and over again....what a match these two were...Mr. Charles and Mr. Pevar.....now............back to the music kiddies!!!.....(October 13th, 2021 and keep on rocking )

[@peevmania]

Thank you Gerry!! Honored !!

[@gerryvanderzeypen1214]

@@peevmania I'm 77 years old now, played in bands here and there through the years and play saxophone. Once a musician....ALWAYS one!...A pleasure to watch and see you play.

[@charlenesmythe9749]

So good. Love Ray Great groove

[@tobyman7]

Did someone say Larry Carlton? Freaking Pevar just owns his spotlight and the tune.......

[@peevmania]

Good call! I actually sent this video to Larry, thanking him for all the lessons he bestowed to me as his unique approach very much influenced the performance of this guitar playing, as you can hear. Learn from the best, I always say!

[@PhilBearce]

Welcome back. What a groove, Ray seemed to like what you did. What a cool gig.

[@plgmediaTV]

This is a great clip! /P

[@crazyb3fan]

Jeff, You are an amazing artist. I haven't thought about you and your ability for a while. I watched you play at my best friend's wedding about 15 years ago (Simsbury, CT native). I play - and I marvel at your ability. Good to see you doing so well with your career. All the best man.

[@peevmania]

Thank you Mike...

[@nickfanzo]

great guitar work by Pevar .

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

"Lay around and love all of you..:

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

This is just too incredible to be true

[@fingerdits]

I love this solo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@haukhenriksen]

Thanks for this! I saw it some time ago and then I found it again now ! Sooo funky and cool ! Ray charles best I think and your guitar is an important part of it ! Very good !

[@tonmeister07]

these guys make you feel like you are playing with them on the stage... wonderful

[@Gracemercy2]

Absolute awesomeness!!

[@justise11111]

Ray Charles was the last Mogican of history american music.

[@mansouradnan]

ai never forget this men mester robinson the scool wed musec think you so mutch capten veno elvis

[@GeryRydell]

How can u really give a thumbs down here????? RLY???? :D 1000 thumbs up from me :D Groove it Ray baby YEAH :D

[@nmard55]

this is awesome

[@benitag55]

Perfection

[@soulshouter109]

Awesome! No wonder Joe Cocker welcomed you aboard in 1988! Cheers!

[@peevmania]

Thank you. Joe was a huge Ray fan and in fact at the end of the tour I did with Joe I asked him to autograph my tour book and he wrote..."You, Me and Ray...Joe Cocker 88'".....man, how beautiful is that!?

[@soulshouter109]

@@peevmania Heavenly! 🙌🏼

[@doctorsteve9476]

the only thing tighter than this,,,,,, is Jeff Pevars collar.... give that man some breathin room Ray.....

[@peevmania]

Not true. I was encouraged to play whatever I felt was appropriate. That being said, Ray told me during a recording session we did together in his studio, part of a conversation we had between takes that he learned from Basie. He said “that man never played a lot of notes but every one he did play meant something that you can feel. That it’s not a matter of how many notes you play but rather WHATS IN EACH NOTE! “ with that in mind the rest is history...

[@doctorsteve9476]

@@peevmania outstanding. a personal reply is more than I could ask for. best regards.

[@DrivenMind]

Damn Peevar has got some feel...

[@giovannipaolotedesco]

PIANO, BASSO E CHITARRA E LA VOCE DI RAY. SUPER

[@ecarteringram]

love it so much

[@Patcha1993]

I got to jam with Pevar today!!!!!!!

[@stacky61]

I attended this concert whilst living in London in 1986. It was fantastic and this was the best part of the concert, At another stage Ray got up and played the alto sax. About 15 years later I saw a documentary on TV about Ray which used heaps of footage from this concert, Does anyone know where i can get the full documentary ?

[@peevmania]

I attained a copy of the PBS documentary on VHS. At some point I should try to burn it to digital. Till then maybe see if PBS offers it as a download .

[@Fanon39]

Greatest!

[@daryllect6659]

Oaktown crackah be lovin me some Ray n Jeff.

[@jfredknobloch]

Oh Wow!

[@matthewstrachan5905]

Used to have this on VHS back in the day. And now on KZbin. Great groove.

[@lawrencejagneaux7341]

come here !

[@marctenbruggencate3248]

JP rules

[@lexless7074]

Wonderful!

[@elis6299]

Hes loving it!

[@tedster405]

Who is playing bass on this? Totally awesome

[@peevmania]

The one and only Mo Pleasure...who is an amazing keyboard player,, bass player, and plays just about everything else under the sun... He was bandleader for EWF for years and also he was bandleader for the one and only Bette Midler and got me in the band about 5 years ago. The list goes on an on....Mo is not only one of the most talented musicians I know but one of my dearest friends. Do a search on you tube and you'll see for yourself! JP

[@tedster405]

@@peevmania thanks for the information! And in the initial post above it should have read y o u r not y o u’re., Sorry about that I just saw that I'm using voice to text

[@kenmurphy6792]

Wow Jeff .. You are frikkin' amazing! This is my first time I'm really seeing you. That is to say .. I've probably seen, or heard you before but didn't "really" notice .. until NOW! What a thrill it must have been to play with the legend, that IS Ray Charles. Watching you, and Morris, bouncing up and down in your seats, as Ray does his patented "seated break dance" moves, really made me smile! What are you doing for fun these days Jeff? I'd LOVE to hear it, whatever you're working on. All of the best to you and yours my brother. KM ~~~ btw .... Have you heard this "KID" yet? 23 years old, and carving his name in the music tree as one of the best going. Hope that you like him! ~~~ kzbin.info/www/bejne/pITNk6ucfd9-nZY

[@ale.merca_]

TODAY I MET JEFF PEVAR

[@davidjmoore9972]

Epic!

[@eduard1230]

El genio Ray Charles, su musica es fantastica

[@mikered71]

sweet...

[@raymondoakford8357]

I’ve always wondered Jeff if Ray CAN tell if someone plays a duff note in his orchestra when they played a big band score.

[@peevmania]

I remember being in rehearsals before a tour where the entire big band would play and sometimes he's stop the band and say something like...uh.uh...2nd trombone!!...thats a Bb not a B in bar 25.....He had unbelievable ears!!

[@raymondoakford8357]

@@peevmania Thanks Jeff, I’ve always wondered thinking it surely wasn’t possible,,, would Ray admit to the band (IF) he had played a wrong note either although being a genius one always thinks that it wouldn’t happen. Just as an after thought Jeff I would imagine you’ve heard of Uros Perich who has an uncanny feel of Ray’s music and mannerisms.

[@justoclaudioeduardo6783]

excelente¡¡¡

[@FabiodiBiase]

i have it on vhs !

[@swingmanu]

is this for sale, and where? I mean: Legal(or not) DVD format and its actual title; I'd love to get it

[@andyinoregon]

Enjoy is probably an insufficient verb for live music this fine, Jeff. I hope Ray treated you and your bandmates well. I've seen him live when he seemed to have a pretty short fuse regarding any minor mistakes made onstage.

[@Wushutigercranekungfudragon]

andyinoregon Ray has publcily said he had the tendency to be way too hard on the musicians hes worked with.

[@poornephew]

Who are the seven idiots that gave this a thumbs down?

[@maurodessy6323]

mostruosi...mauro dessy

[@roberthardy1790]

I have just found a very good copy of this when I was going through my videos if anyone is interested

[@peevmania]

Hi Robert! Would you be able to send me a DVD copy!?

[@peevmania]

Or whatever! You can email me at [e-mail]

[@roberthardy1790]

@@peevmania Sent it :-)

[@andreadichiara1280]

what's name of this song?

[@peevmania]

Not sure if it was ever given an official name, as it was a sort of live jam we did at our "orchestra gigs" but I think the title "All I wanna do" (is lay around and love on you), would suffice.

[@mchaney2]

Does anyone know the title of this song?

[@benieaa7563]

Lay Around And Love On You - Ray Charles

[@IngerNovaJorgensen]

My husband is the BOMB. Just sayin'