ROBBEN FORD & THE BLUE LINE

ROBBEN FORD & THE BLUE LINE

[@nicholaswells1610]

one of the greatest shows of pure blues/rock/jazz guitar virtuosity ever captured

[@LeandroRodriguesshctba]

Completely agree

[@18echosf]

Robben was so on top of his game at this point in his career! I personally think The Blue Line was his best ever lineup and truly brought out the very best in all the players. This is a video I’ve watched many times over the years and it really shows his total mastery of the guitar and fantastic use of jazz chords in a blues setting!

[@nicholaswells1610]

the greatest player in history in that blues, jazz, rock space... incomparable musicality, time, touch and tone

[@MartinRodriguez-hj4ig]

Travis Carlton and Toss Panos was also an amazing line up

[@epicampgod2329]

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE BANDS, ROSCO BECK KNOWS WHAT MAKES A B-3 TICK..

[@andrewdubman5132]

Agreed. Creatively, tone wise and his band was the best he has ever had. Roscoe Beck and Tom Brechtlein... just the best.

[@colingardiner6516]

I tend to agree man. His work with the Blue line was brilliant

[@Jizle452]

00:01 The Brother 04:32 You Cut me to the Bone 09:54 Worried Life Blues 18:45 Start It Up 22:55 Step On It 29:02 Prison of Love 33:28 Tell Me I'm Your Man 40:58 Talk to Your Daughter

[@davidpanzer1166]

I was really hoping Misdirected would be in this show!

[@Shoshi770NYC]

Jizle Thanks, this is much appreciated.

[@user-dq4iv1gb2m]

Beck was great on this, playing groove & chords with chorus taps at the same time ! That's special.🎶🎵🎶🎵🎧

[@jaycollins9244]

His best tone by far was when he played these Fender signature models. Every time I hear these old videos with him playing one, it blows me away!

[@andrewdubman5132]

This whole band was so ON that night. This is probably the best I've ever heard Robben play. I've seen him live, this show was tops. Roscoe and Tom were incredible as well. Wow.

[@Shoshi770NYC]

Have you heard it all? Really? They were & are always so good.

[@JO-bt4mf]

This is my fav live video of Robben Ford and I never get tired of watching/listening to it. They were on fire that night. I extracted the audio from the dvd from it many years ago, so I could listen to it on my iPod.

[@iBassline]

Roscoe Beck on bass and Tom Brechtlein on drums. Super Groovers!

[@cindytroxler2838]

Ah Roscoe Beck, thank you. For the life of me, I couldn't remember his name. He's amazing!

[@Shoshi770NYC]

@@cindytroxler2838 from Austin Texas....

[@Shakura8]

The man is dancing with his guitar. . phenomenal skills

[@thorenoernberg7681]

Have seen Robben Ford & The Blue Line several times in Germany - incredible chemistry !

[@sclutovic]

The greatest blues/jazz guitarist in history. Period.

[@kellybean1289]

Robben, you just continue to BLOW MY MIND! guitarist extraordinaire and such a virtuoso of the smooth and sexy blues. Always my favorite since 1980 something - oxox

[@fieldingmellish6856]

Amazing how hard he's working. Very few seconds for him to catch his breath throughout the whole show. There's no place to hide, every note is heard. A prize fighter in his prime.

[@judgegarry]

He's superb, of course, but don't forget the audio techs letting the band do their magic...

[@rickeylucero3955]

Concur> I have seen him many many times and he will always impress.

[@hanskung3278]

The larger question is.....what the hell happened to his hair? This vid was shot back then....have you seen it now? Oh yeah. ..just a fantastic musician.

[@brachashighhopeshomestead226]

@@hanskung3278 even if you're a man or woman, it happens to everyone, so prepare yourself, but your skills get more nuanced - that's THE REALITY of life of all living things. Also you learn what comes out of your mouth is worth being heard...

[@twangoldenbass]

Right on. True power trio!

[@Smoothways]

say what you want: This Robben Ford & The Blue line with Beck and Brechtlein was the best there was. So tight and yet all of the musicians filled out there space completely!

[@nicholaswells1610]

absolutely the finest trio in this genre to ever record

[@albo4404]

Yep ! Saw Robben and these boys , the Blue Line at the Basement in Sydney twice . Wicked concerts.

[@ohmbuoy1]

Especially the committed and amazing Brechtlein. He so obviously dug just bein' there and was such a deadly beat.... would be awesome to meet the man.

[@brachashighhopeshomestead226]

@@ohmbuoy1 that's why I call them, the Bluelein. Why not google him & be in contact? I'm sure there's a way...

[@PauloSotoZuliani]

Man indeed ! I also enjoyed Toss panos and Travis Carlton combination as these two monsters! But they were the first to stablished this new blues sound !

[@musik102]

Greatest blues power trio recording ever!

[@JimNiebauer]

Totally agree. Saw them in Germany in about 95 and was just blown away at the the beautiful music those 3 made. One of the top Trios ever!

[@rayfinkle2266]

Great feel & passion. Soulful and melodic. Highly underrated player of his generation. "Worried Life Blues" (9:55 - 18:20) the stand-out track for me. Awesome. Thanks for uploading

[@gokhantelci]

No one has ever played blues like Robben.

[@tegknox2694]

No one, period.

[@cirimaxg651]

Totalement d'accord !!!

[@larrywhitesell4139]

Blue line- by far my fav Robben Ford albums. I got to see him up close in KC. He had that same red coat on. Wonderful sound!

[@kimmacey5973]

Met him once at a show in Cambridge MA. He and Roscoe Beck came out into the audience after the show. We talked for awhile and I was struck at what a truly nice guy he was. Not pretentious at all. He is all about the music.

[@ront4782]

Of course, he's from northern california----daaa

[@paulsullivan1650]

I met him back around that time too. I'm from Cambridge, and he was playing at Jonathan Swifts in Harvard Square. A week later I met Roy Buchanan at the same club.

[@rbagel55]

Is there a smoother player than Robben? I have been a fan of his for over 25 years. He always plays with taste, and he is a great singer..

[@larryfletcher4937]

robben ford.....too hot for words

[@commentcomment1998]

Fantastic post, thank you. I remember seeing them in London at the Shepherds Bush empire in the early 1990’s. As a guitarist I was really looking forward to seeing Robyn Ford, and he was everything I had hoped for. But seeing them live, Roscoe Beck and Tom Brechtlein absolutely blew me away compared to the studio albums they played on -. The best back line I’ve ever seen. Amazing.

[@Ladmoman]

His choices through the course of each song are exquisite. And that tone! Dang!

[@john-zw9rw]

i'M 65..WHEN i WAS A LAD of 21 at the old Catalyst in Santa Cruz [front street] yapping with Robben....somewhere he mentioned he really liked Fender DELUXE amps.... I've had my unique amp set up for decades...my affordable dumble...... cracking up at this Miles Davis influenced young man.. ALOHA Rob

[@lakhalbensafir9734]

One of my best guitarist ever, gathering art and sensibility as well as a particular link between Jazz and Blues

[@frederickbachmann917]

Outstanding, just great great music from three talented musicians

[@bluzzpower]

Robben is just the best hands down!

[@Mr4Strings]

I don't know which I enjoy more his lead playing or his chord progressions. Robben has to be on everyone's top five guitarist list. So tight!! Love when brother Mark joins The Blue Line. Wish they would record/tour again. They are all virtuosos but The Blue Line was/is so special.

[@lasdcb]

Do you have a home studio ? Well listen nobody give a fuck on your top five guitarist list ?

[@Stevewatson3]

His voice was actually good! What a band! His tone here is legendary guys a master😎

[@2007christian]

WOW! What a band!

[@danielhibbins1863]

I will never forget B.B King's quote: "The Blues is just Jazz in disguise." I think Robben Ford emphasizes this balance, with his use of dynamics, emotionally, perfectly. just discovering such a masterful guitarist gives a lot of inspiration.

[@paristexas919]

I wonder where you've heard this quote since Jazz comes from the Blues...

[@danielhibbins1863]

@@paristexas919 well if my memory is accurately remembering this quote, I don't think it's trying to say literally which came first. Just that these two styles are deeply intwined, is what I get from it

[@paristexas919]

@@danielhibbins1863 I know what you mean but how could Blues be Jazz in disguise since Jazz comes from the Blues? I don't know, it sounds strange to me... Except from Classical music, Blues is the origin of every other music.

[@rogerroger600]

It is most evident in Robben's past, present, and future that his guitar prowess is superb - this recording displays vocal prowess as well. Robben sings like a bird. This man is so under rated in his clean vocals. Regards.

[@brachashighhopeshomestead226]

I agree in every way but miss his growling blues vocals... he also has a very particular way of distinct speech, & accent, just beautiful.

[@grahamnunn8998]

Good to see so many comments about Robben's voice, to me it ties so beautifully with his playing. What a rhythm section too, space when it is needed then really full. Roscoe Beck playing shell voicings over walking bass had me looking for the keyboard player!

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

I'm on a mission to revive this.

[@Hermes1548]

"The Brother" is so cool it hurts it is so brief.

[@cianofranc]

thanks to Jizle452 (five years ago). I post again the setlist. Enjoy! 00:01 The Brother 04:32 You Cut me to the Bone 09:54 Worried Life Blues 18:45 Start It Up 22:55 Step On It 29:02 Prison of Love 33:28 Tell Me I'm Your Man 40:58 Talk to Your Daughter

[@steveford5416]

A COMMENT FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC AND SACRIFICE TO TRULY BE ONE OF THE GREATEST EVER!!! THANK YOU MR FORD!!

[@Michaelfromfremont]

All three, damn fine musicians of the highest caliber!!!

[@bigkahoons9145]

Ha, two of them look like girls!

[@matthewdavis7674]

@@bigkahoons9145 go away

[@bigkahoons9145]

Matthew Davis get fucked you loser

[@bluenosemassmedia2996]

Big Kahoons jealous much?

[@bigkahoons9145]

@@bluenosemassmedia2996 shit input.

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

If anyone of you have ever seen him live. Uncredible. So fun. The place erupted

[@sclutovic]

The most virtuosic blues/jazz/rock guitarist (and composer/arranger/singer) to EVER play the instrument - bar none. Seen here at his best. Brilliant playing throughout by Brechtlein and Beck as well. Robben plays the blues as deep in the pocket as his tune "How Deep In The Blues Do You Want To Go" might imply !! Total mastery of dynamics, tonal qualities of the guitar, phrasing, polyrhythm, ellipsis- can play anything from the most complex post-bop changes to pure country with astonishing fluidity and fire.With Robben -every note counts. His rhythm guitar (and comping) alone is sine qua non (without even considering his soloing). Check out his vast discography !!

[@alfhendrix]

maybe, and Scott Henderson :)

[@ronmcbride986]

Always a treat to hear and watch Robben.

[@brianhallett4892]

Very cool! Self taught guitar legend. Great front man.

[@aureliobrighton1871]

Apart from being a volatile treasure now safely moored here to give endless joy to the willingly hearted, the expression 'integrity' clings to my mind 🌷:)

[@rogerroger600]

Locked in a prison of love - This is one fine blues style composition carried to the next level. Love hearing the dual switch from guitar verse to chorus to solo guitar. Can Robben also sing? Most certainly he can and does. Highly under rated.

[@myplan8166]

My fav song from the album. They had a phenomenal harp player for this song.

[@robertboyle1368]

Who needs a friggin rythym guitar player when you are ROBBEN FORD

[@glassncobalt]

Best rhythm player I've heard or seen.

[@hanovergreen4091]

Rumour has it that he did a deal with the Devil. Word on the street is that the Devil got guitar lessons...

[@tomblake4404]

the best band Robben ever had! They were outstanding together - no idea why they split!

[@Veaseify]

Not sure about the drummer but Roscoe Beck didn't like touring and became a producer...

[@brachashighhopeshomestead226]

@@Veaseifyhard to be there for your family and you want to raise them well & happily. Touring is rigorous on the whole body.

[@cypressdobro8759]

ford got that Dumble overdrive special singing man as always...he uses it in the most beautiful way ive heard.

[@cindytroxler2838]

Wow, that's one talented bass player. It sounds amazing. Robben Ford sounds fantastic as well!.

[@cindytroxler2838]

I'm extremely impressed with that base player. I've always loved Robben Ford and the blues.

[@thomast2840]

Each song pure pleasure to listen to - extremly hard working and precise guitar playing with a cool drive - never boring !

[@Undercover21162]

Amazing ! thank you for posting such a wonderfull show .

[@BishopNahu11]

Broke the mold after this dude' he is kooler than chill with exceptional skills second to none! Master of him!

[@john-zw9rw]

The Clean Tone crew...Wes Montgomery ,Benson, Larry Carlton, Bloomfield, Robben Ford......and for years I've heard...man I love that tone.... It's a clean sound you love......No effect pedals..

[@bluesandjazzguitarbychrisd6446]

I love the 90's , Robben was at the top , I saw the band in 1997, in France at "The Plan" , Ris Orangis, always great !!!

[@brianhowe3507]

Seen RF many times and have to say, He can play everything in any style and feel! Same goes for the guys with him.

[@MestizoSoul]

Yea!!! This was like 1992. I saw "em when they were playing all over L.A. I grew up in Venice Beach so I saw him EVERY time he jammed. YEAH!!!!!!

[@fender50005000514]

Used to play his CDs all the time about 20 yrs. ago. This vid. got me right back into him again big time. Thanks for sharing this.

[@elianejoly5352]

Vidéo musicale jazzie et blues ,c’est une bombe 💣 Robben Ford .Thanks you .Quel talent 👏👏👏♥️👩‍🦰

[@etthyriouse8788]

magnificent group .For elite of good liseners.

[@bobhowsmon4011]

Been a RF since the LA Express / Joni MItchell days (70's) He was just a kid. Saw Joni at the Capitol Centre (Court and Spark tour). LA Express opened, then backed Her. Holy S##T. Still listen to both 40 yrs later.

[@gaylenhalbert4391]

Wow. That must have been a killer concert!

[@TheEddyrum]

great concert.. great Robben =)

[@RobertDeMiedo]

Uno de los mejores en vivo de Robben Ford! 👊😎

[@vmat1000]

What a great band.Just 3 releases, i think. Happy to see this. I remember cruising by a local shop (gelbs) before KFOG's annual "Kaboom".circa '96. Employees were going to see RF. I was a fan. too.

[@guitarttimman]

Robben is grooving! Great stuff!

[@lasdcb]

Don't use words you don't understand !

[@Michaelfromfremont]

Robbins sound too, in the second solo of, "you cut me to the bone"!!! Making that Dumble - yw/wah just scream!!! Blues/jazz jammin'!!! Bad ass!!!

[@Shoshi770NYC]

ROBBEN FORD fans - when you try to be open minded about other things besides these 6 years with BLUELINE tours & recordings! ROBBEN FORD LIVE AT NOTODDEN : PRETTY WOMAN (about 1992-3) ROBBEN FORD AXIS BOLD AS LOVE (TRIBUTE COVER) Rickie Lee Jones POP POP-ROBBEN LEE PLAYS ACOUSTIC GUITARS! so beautifully & DINO SALUZZI'S BANDONEON too on some songs!!!

[@antoinegx]

I think I may have the CD bootleg of this show - bought as a legit live at the the time. Listened to it to death, Robben Ford is king

[@despinaluigini7991]

altro commento : grande chitarrista, grande classe e riesce ad unire jazz e blues

[@francoispoussereau978]

Love this guy for ever !

[@nirnaya13]

You cut me to the bone!!!

[@rogerroger600]

Robben sings like a bird in the general scheme of things. Guitar? Certainly. RF also has a strong voice and has been under rated as a vocalist. Keep on singing with your masterful guitar work. You are much appreciated by folks like me.

[@djizzah]

had his mojo working in 1988. afterwards not so much

[@BITESIZEJONES]

@@djizzah huh? Whatever...

[@coravisser727]

He is always super great.

[@NikolaCucukovic]

Wow! Fast run at 27:36 isn't something that I'm used to hearing from Robben! So impressive!

[@metallica3604]

His Miles era had some blazing fusion runs as well

[@norbertderio1697]

Superbe prise de son, et le trio au top!

[@manoel123123]

Fuck man this is the best trio no question asked!!! Voice, guitar, bass, and drums… All the tone is Amazing!!! EVERYTHING IS AMAZING!!

[@Pladderkasse]

He had the tastiest tone at this time.

[@YaoEspirito]

For a guy who's got a signature axe, it's kind of mystifying how little he performs with it. It looks and sounds so lovely here!

[@garyguitar]

Of course Fender discontinued this model years ago...so no support. No signature model of any kind now...though I wonder why since he is so respected but still relatively unknown by the general public. However so was my other hero Howard Roberts.

[@wayneroy6694]

garyguitar And his bass player in this clip had a signature Fender, too. Look up the Roscoe Beck Signature Bass, sadly also discontinued now. But amazingly cool, huh?

[@MrTwister3356]

A masterclass in the use of dynamics!!

[@GeorgeKam]

Wow!Awesome.. what a perfomance!

[@RickMcCargar]

Great, loved it!

[@leolikiardopulos4891]

Robben Ford !! - at his best again !!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😉💯

[@Shoshi770NYC]

He always is the best - always evolving the music.

[@savannahstiles9279]

i like that he uses the Fender "F" in his name.

[@pablomorales1]

Great at usual! Great post!

[@ErikShen2907]

Michael Stevens 6 String Bass!!!! SICKNESS

[@WeAreNotAmused]

Killer power packed opener. A bold choice. Its actually. A better choice than starting with a softball. Cuz u think that B cuz you are. Cold. Its safer. But actually victory is more assured if its do or die

[@Muang-GuitarExperience]

What a great bass player

[@Julien777WH]

THANKS FOR POSTING ..... GREAT CONCERT !!!

[@jbeechey528]

He's almost as good as me.......then i woke up.

[@jamesbeechey9555]

Gerry Clyde Sad but true...

[@larrywhitesell4139]

Sweet dreams

[@emilemasquelier2900]

Treible

[@cindytroxler2838]

Haha.

[@tomasmarin2178]

Great Robben!!!

[@JL-bu8bz]

In 90’s we used all the instruments that we wanted. Semi hollow fender, vi strings bass etc. but now we can use 335, tele, les ou Strato, Pb and maybe jb. Thats all. The mídia says use this and we have to use this.

[@geetarnut]

What dynamic playing!! Tell me,, who else other than Larry Carlton,, plays with such incredible control and emotive playing?!?! "FORD,,, HAS A BETTER IDEA"!!!!

[@Zehugi]

+Sonny Cannon SRV ;)

[@beeastman1235]

Great band!

[@johnwwhite2]

OMG what a guitar god!

[@gillan5]

German TV used to be great for live concerts like OHne Filter (this show), Check out Beat Club or Rockpalast.

[@sweetiepie3722]

Would love to see Robben Ford in Jacksonville,Florida

[@cirimaxg651]

Great guitar man !

[@royvanderlee4761]

At his Prime! Awesome!👌👌👌

[@jammer777]

ahh, that tone, that tone!

[@babagadoush1]

Just hearing this for first time. My God

[@mariusardeleanu3884]

Simply great! ❤️

[@alward5678]

This is bad to the bone. Love it when Robben plays with an Attitude.

[@jeffbruce6369]

kudos to the "power trio"!!! robin is tops', and because of his status, there's no mistake as per choice of foundation here (Rosco + Tom) ~~~keep on, eh!!