Steely Dan Guitar Solo Medley LIVE • Hank Easton Group-2007

[@Pimp-Master]

I love how he just totally nails the Peg solo as if it's nothing at all, and then transitions into Rikki, and the audience just goes, "wow what did we just hear??" and gave him a hand...yes it's very deserving. He makes soloing on "Peg" look like anyone can do it.

[@sirwinston2368]

Last day of May 2022. Best 7 minutes 58 seconds of my day today. Thank you.

[@jacquesbrelfan]

absolutely flipping brilliant great bloody solos all mo cheoill thu a bhuchaill !!

[@hankeaston]

Hi Everyone, Thanks for all your nice comments!! If I ever get a gig with Steely Dan you're all on the guest list!!! Hank

[@MisterTMH]

I cannot fathom why you did not get a phone call from Becker and Fagen once they started touring again.

[@Scott_works]

Almost all of the Steely Dan guitar solos are so well composed it is great exercise to learn them.

[@jacquesbrelfan]

could nt agree more man the steely dan guitar solos are what really set all their albums apart . brilliant songs absolutely enhanced and brought to perfection by some of the best session men of all time . hard to pick the best but my old school. and kid charlemagne close to top and what about king of the world

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Absolutely spot-on mate...the present day obsession with "Shredding" leaves me cold-where on earth has the Music gone, soul is the very essence of music.

[@oblivion_007]

never seen someone playing steely dan solos this perfect in youtube

[@timdedecker7894]

little hiccup at 1:20 tho, but that's a hard lick to play smoothly. I don't know why he picked or hammered to that second high B instead of sliding to it, makes it easier and slicker.

[@oblivion_007]

@@timdedecker7894 come on. He is not larry carlton.

[@timdedecker7894]

veekay holy moly that's a quick response for a 4 year old comment haha, and no i know ofcourse he isn't. It's an awesome performance no doubt about it

[@jasonsobol32]

Colm Lindsay does the same thing, I like this one too

[@ビリーザK]

技術は凄い　だけど、其れだけかな　気持ちが伝わらない、或いは、入って無いかと思いました　ちゃんと訳せよ、グーグル（笑）

[@joemizzi1]

Can't tell you how many times I've air guitar'd these solo's in my car ,in the shower etc...TMI?Great job Hank

[@docweasel2006]

one more comment, here's the songs he's doing for those of you who don't recognize them all: Don't Take Me Alive Kid Charlemagne (main solo) My Old School Peg Rikki Don't Lose That Number Bad Sneakers Reelin' In The Years Josie Kid Charlemagne (outro solo) Kid Charlemagne (jam solo)

[@s2sadewe]

Hank Easton is a genius. I keep coming back to this performance. The Ibanez sounds incredible; I think it's all-hollow hence the controlled feedback and fast sustain he is able to command. I would dearly enjoy seeing Easton live.

[@dougs2112]

That Kid Charlemagne solo is one of my all time favorites in any genre. So melodic!

[@ROBERT195911577]

Notice the smile...the love of perfection and genius. I will never get any work done!!

[@michaelrouten]

Absolutely terrific! Like someone earlier said, "I don't think these folks just understood what they heard." Best cover of SD solo guitar work ever.

[@andyinoregon]

An instant KZbin "Favorites." I didn't think it was possible to play all these solos and make them sound exactly like the original recordings without retuning or changing guitars. Flat out amazing!

[@hankeaston]

Hi R, Thanks so much for all your e-mails, they are greatly appreciated! They are amazing solos that influenced me alot as a player, so I figured it would be a nice homage to all of them, putting together a medley like this. Glad you like it. Hopefully I'll see you at one of my shows sometime. HE

[@jazzmanjh]

Hank, you are wired differently than 99% of us guitarists. Absolutely stunning virtuosity, especially since these solos are so complex. Thanks for sharing this inspirational video. Hope you find a way to perform on the east coast.

[@MrAbdullah35]

Got everything note-by-note perfect !! Steely Dan ain't easy to play ; you're a hell of a guitarist !

[@1funkyangel]

Hank u did a good job no matter what anyboys says. It takes a lot of skill 2 play that good , and every guitar player that ever strapped on a 6 string started by looking up 2 other great ax slingers themselves! Nuff said!!

[@haggidubious]

I still can't get over how big n fat this sounds, and how amazing this playing is.

[@jez6345789]

Don and Walter need to give you a call you do the best job of pulling off the classics.

[@jeffretrac]

Hank, I think you proved your point with the Kid Charlemagne outro - you started out with the studio version note-for-note, but then proceeded to kick ass with your own improv. Excellent stuff, man! Reminded me of Larry Carlton's live show where he goes through a medley of all of his famous solos.

[@knifelyfe6565]

Lots of guitar players miss that last tap on the solo.He nailed it!

[@glassslide]

That's almost too good to believe--he absolutely NAILS everyone of those and considering the differences in styles (a number of different players) it really is an amazing job, really great.

[@BananaAlert]

I don't want to click ''like'', I want to click LOVE IT..! It's just wonderful..! My most supporting respects..!

[@DeepFill86]

Wow. That was incredible! I've been a Dan fan ( and Larry Carlton fan) for more than 35 years and that playing was as close as I've ever heard to the real deal. If I had not seen the video I would have sworn the guitar work was was SD. Been playing almost as long in my basement but never came close to that level of replication. Awesome beyond words.

[@campsjams]

Deserves SO much more applause than what's at the end of the video!!!

[@universal-zy5bh]

Got that right!!

[@campsjams]

universal1 11 12 years on and it’s still right! Where does the time go...

[@guitarrasco]

You Rock Hank - My friends from Carlsbad (Kurt and Theresa)turned me on to you and TSD. Love your group too. Many a great memories in SD of SD. Thanks. EXCELLENT Job, BRAVO musicianship

[@javiermgtaoism5702]

Dang!!! I play the classical guitar and really love it. When I heard Steely Dan play the electric this way IT really caught me. There are many fast licks and run that are impressive but this particular style really does it for me. These guys are good. Respect.

[@Jangle2007]

Agreed haggidubious - Hank Easton group does a spectacular job covering the SD "sound". I haven't heard Easton vocals yet, so there may yet be room to fall short of that unique SD sound.

[@redbeerboy]

That was the best 8 mins of my life. AMAZING!!! Real Music!

[@chuchunichichi]

Great job, Hank. First two off the taxi rank are both Larry Carlton staples.....love the beautiful ES-335, man.

[@steelyjoe]

Stalking the dreadmorayeel - you NAILED it! Walter is one of the most overlooked, underated players of all time. Have to admit I'm real impressed by Jon Herington playing lead on tour, though.

[@guitarrasco]

HANK is AMAZING. Seen him LIVE with the Steely Dammed, quite a few times (lucky me). Amazing group and a great time LIVE. Dancing up close checking out Hanks fingers, And yes one thing is hitting the notes but the feel and the tone is just PERFECTION.

[@keffala]

As a big fan of Steely Dan I absolutely loved the tribute and have watched it several times since stumbling on it a week ago. If you want to get into a debate about creativity - everything is derivative and builds on what comes before. But as Hank points out - that is not what this clip is about - so get over yourselves lads.

[@did13frico]

Super jeu et super choix... Juste ce qui se fait de mieux en matière de guitare dans cette branche de musique, le must des must.. Bravo!

[@davida9785]

rikki don't lose my number solo is one of the best I have heard in my life, beautiful performance, just a little bit of overdrive needed, but great soloing

[@jonathanlafrance8643]

EXCELLENT! 〰️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@cdankski]

Being a "Dan" fan since the 1970's, I appreciate these musicians. This is absolutely great stuff.

[@jazzfuze]

5 stars! GREAT playing and great song selections. I'm always delighted to see/hear players of this caliber. Thanks for sharing this with everyone.

[@andyinoregon]

Love how you nailed that legendary Jay Graydon solo on "Peg" at 2:53. There are Steely Dan concert videos where Jon Herington doesn't come remotely close to the original sound.

[@GuiitarBilly]

With much respect to Hank and my fellow Danfan Andy, pretty sure Jon H could play Jay’s original note for note if he wanted to. I like what Jon does with all the signature solos he covers in every SD show, some note for note things, plenty of tipping the hat to the recording, and some tasteful reimaginings. I’ve read that Donald Fagen & Walter Becker don’t/didn’t give SD touring soloists a lot of direction, but implied that they don’t want note for note solo re-creations. It’s a fine line to walk because we fans Do want solos that hit the most memorable parts from the original recordings. For me, Jon walks that line well, always musically & tastefully. For an example of an(other) jazz rock guitarist who didn’t bother with ‘the line’ /signature parts & riffs much, just blew through many solos playing his mostly own licks ...check out Georg Wadenious on Steely Dan’s ‘Alive In America’ release from the mid 1990s, documenting the first 3 or so tours after SD reformed in 1993. Georg is a certainly a masterful player. I prefer Jon and Drew Zingg ..who keep the recorded solos more in mind. Imho. ---- Hank does a great job of nailing things note for note in this video. Wonderful player & nice SD-approved guitar tones. RIP Walter Becker.

[@andyinoregon]

@@GuiitarBilly Totally agree that Jon Herington could play any any Steely Dan guitar solo note for note, if he chose to. What I meant to say is that Jay Graydon's solo on "Peg" is one of the few that I don't want messed with.

[@alexanderwes5204]

Wow! And that outro of Kid Charlemagne!

[@DrApocalypse]

Really enjoyable-- especially what you did at the end, because it made sense with the existing Kid Charlemagne solo (as if the song didn't fade when it does on the record).

[@RIEH54]

Absolutely love this medley. What a stellar guitarist

[@lanceparker5863]

There. Are. No. Words. For. This. Talent. When you consider that some of these are different guitar players that Hank is emulating........ this type of ability is something I gladly sell my soul for...where is Faust when you need him?

[@docweasel2006]

p.s. so glad to hear Bad Sneakers in there, a really fantastic solo that I feel is sadly neglected, I bet most casual listeners don't know the song but its one of SD's best. Again, great job and nice arrangement and hats off to the backing band as well. very tight.

[@MisterTMH]

He also got the right feel too. I think that solo on the Kate Lied Record was played on a Fender Jaguar originally.

[@joemizzi1]

@kell1reilly2 I bought the cd about two yrs.ago and liked what they did with Reelin in the Years etc..,but the Peg solo is what made me go Wow from the first time I heard it.I've always been a Beatles fan,but Steely Dan is the only group I can play first song on thru without wanting to skip a song,where there are some Beatles songs I can live without.I finally got to see them in Vegas last year ,it was great and hope to see them again when they come back.

[@worldwiderob]

I simply echo everyone elses' response - AWESOME JOB! Thanks for the great trip down memory lane!

[@ROBERT195911577]

Love the randomness of it. From feeling to feeling, memory to memory...and chosing the final solo was a nice touch, as it was in fact used as a fade away from Kid Charlemagne. Only wish I could still play like that.

[@ExGangster]

INCREDIBLE!!!!! Thank You to the Nth degree. You are a true Technician. Major Kudos

[@calebaguirremusic]

Daaaammmmmnnnn! Sweet replica's. Bringing the classics back to life!

[@andychips]

Great stuff. Love it! Bring back guitar solos to pop music. I miss the 70s...

[@riskotibor80]

@hankeaston I think this is a cool video man! I play in a Steely Dan tribute too and these solos kicked my ass in the beginning so I know just how hard it is to play them even though they sound easy at first. Nicely done! 5 stars to you Mr Easton, by the way I think that you should be the next guitarist for Steely Dan, I'm cheering for you.

[@hankeaston]

Hi, Actually, I play with a group called "The Steely Damned" out of San Diego, so I knew all the solos and they're fun to play. So I thought why not put them in a medley to do with my group for the Danheads that come to see us. Just added 3rd world man to the medley, and the 3rd My Old School solo, but don't know when I'll actually get them on video. That being said, I wouldn't turn down a Steely Dan gig if offered! Thanks, Hank Easton

[@keelanp53]

Hank Easton fabulous!!!

[@keelanp53]

Hank Easton no, you could definitely sub if they needed you.

[@schtuke]

Used to love hearing you guys at the Catamaran in PB, and smaller venues before that. Good old days indeed. All the best!

[@j-man699]

Nice chops!

[@scottdwhite50]

great playing and tone! I learned so much listening to Steely Dan as a young player I consider all of their guitarists as well as Fagen and Becker a free music school !!.. great compilation and tribute!!

[@smokeymcpotlfc]

this is one of the best videos on youtube.

[@bradleyamor8854]

such great guitar ,the Steely Damned are so great as well as Hank!

[@Donincal]

Hank, that was really nice! When you played Kid Charlemagne's lead and moved on to the next song I was disappointed you didn't play the end one. Of course you came back and not only played it, you nailed it and then you went off with some great licks. Nice job Dude. Thank you very much for that.

[@Emiljonsson7]

This is just great! I have been listening to steely dan for 20 years and this sound just great Best I have heard on the web so far.

[@hankeaston]

It's an early 80's Ibanez Artist. The amp is a Mos Valve with an 80's GK guitar preamp an a couple EV 12" open back speakers.All the overdrive and clean tones are from the GK.

[@quiddz]

Hank... just fantastic. I've been watching this everyday for over a month. Your ability to switch gears between Carlton, Baxter, Dias, Beckett, etc.,... just awe inspiring. I have yet to learn even one of these solos....

[@triplecold]

Good grief! Man, I grew up listening to all of those solos, and to hear them played back-to-back with your own touch added to them was a real treat!

[@disneypassholder]

I'm amazed, really amazed. That must have been tiring, but really fun to play. Great work. Thanks for putting that together for the world to enjoy.

[@super63strat]

Your tone and technique are Amazings . The othermusicians are Top Shelf as well . Outstanding ! I can't believe what you guys did here . ........ Man , unreal sirs !

[@cluxseltoot]

The tone on that Heritage is divine. Great playing.

[@KeepinBuzzy]

Very enjoyable . thanks for sharing .. sounds like you are having fun too .

[@docweasel2006]

very nicely done, not just aping the solos but playing the correct feel and fire. some of the pretenders posting vids of copies steely dan solos and just playing the note for note transcriptions should take note of this guy and how its really done. He doesn't actually play all of them note for note transcriptions but preserves the heart and soul of each solo. very nice done sir, excellent work.

[@ROBERT195911577]

Wow. Tears to my eyes. Makes me wish I never put my ax down. Great choices. Bodhisattva? The greatness of SD is the incredible melodies written with such technical perfection and yet, they appeal to everyone.

[@tednugentlives]

Man-o-man! Hank Got Tone! The rhodes piano is spot on to boot. Are you sure Donald Fagen isnt backstage somewhere? Im bookmarking this one. Stunning..

[@hankeaston]

Thanks Doug, I learned them by ear.

[@Calebooz]

Wow, All my favorite parts of the tunes. I may toss out the box set!

[@hodad123]

How much time did spend working steely Dan out . This is all my favorite solo's . I'll never forget the jams you did on the pier in ocean beach .

[@gerryguitar]

amazing tribute to some of the best music and players ever.

[@odnog]

Hank: As a long time SD fan I am thrilled that you came up with this SD best of lead guitar solo medley. It really showcases your superb guitar playing skills while highlighting the brilliance of the original performances coaxed from Mssrs Fagen and Becker. It is also one of the best portals for introducing a whole new generation of listeners to Steely Dan and a master lesson on playing lead Jazz guitar. Keep up the great work and thanks again.

[@RMelancholy]

Really, really great playing. Sounds like the album versions. A pleasure to watch and listen.

[@Slayblaze]

I haven't had so many chills up and down my spine in that short amount of time in a looong while. Wow that was incredible. In addition to the excellent performance, extra kudos for nailing the exact guitar tone of each solo - no easy feat in itself especially live!. Great job!!

[@Markgr122]

One Hell Of A Player.

[@andychips]

Perfect renditions without any drama. Awesome!

[@70s80sPopRockGuru]

I keep listening to this over and over, can't get enough... keep up the great work

[@MustangSam]

Totally awesome and amazing! Unreal!What a talent!

[@alecjahn]

Always good to come back to this video from time to time and hear those solos in a row. Phenomenal job, perfect!

[@lancejensen9328]

Me too !

[@FunkyMuziq]

Amazing!!!! exactly the same like the originals solo of Denis Dias,note for note...big respect.

[@ellisd2u]

You guys are freakin awesome!!! Great Guitar playing with a great band.

[@haggidubious]

Amazing homage to these players, good work!

[@oldsoftee]

Very well played. A fitting homage to some great artists!

[@guitarzrcool]

That is shredding!!! with taste

[@geetarmikey]

SPOT on! Great stuff to nail all those tough solos in one go!

[@larryvelasquez662]

Loved every note!

[@TheRealDrJoey]

Hank played lead in the San Diego tribute band The Steely Damned. I saw them many times, but not enough times!! C'mon Hank, and Bob Teddy, and those hot chick singers and the rest of you San Diegans--Let's get the Damned gigging again!!!!

[@MrChazz965]

What an amazing group of musicians !!

[@strings2wood]

I'd love to see the gobsmacked look on a salesperson's face if the whole band went into a music store- cut loose with the medley and finished with stairway and smoke on the water riffs- talk about "DENIED!!!!!" (Wayne's World...) You guys are PURE AUDITORY JOY. The most competent forgers I've ever heard. Thanks Greatly!!!

[@ROCKSTARCRANE]

So great to hear bands pay homage. You guys are damn good. I missed the harmonics in the "School" solo.

[@ZenDriveSeven]

Outstanding! Great job keeping up with the fast tempo of the Kid Charlemagne solos.

[@blasty109]

nice work Hank I still play your Cd 's from time to time here in Sydney ... cheers mate !! Brian Last

[@SDreher58]

Watched a zillion times - still amazing!

[@hankeaston]

Thanks Odnog, glad you enjoyed! I never thought of that last point, but that's very true!

[@sudeman48]

its great to hear good music . Hank does a agreat job. i think i'll listen just one more time. why do we have judge? lets just enjoy.

[@adamschmalenberger]

that is dead on accurate. well done. i would love to see more

[@GrandFunalleyMedia]

Kid Charlemagne solo at 6:06 is nothing less than KILLER!

[@alexanderwes5204]

I agree! 👌🏻

[@Tinkersmith999]

It's all good...Thanks for recreating perfection.

[@Had2Listen]

Absolutely stunning ! Will share this often !