The Ringers - 2/6/14 - Jimmy Herring, Wayne Krantz, Michael Landau - BB Kings NYC

[@bjdee1437]

I'm an incredible Jimmy Herring fan, but Wayne Krantz was so subtle yet complex and tasty. And Michael Landau's solo and outro is the greatest guitar playing I've ever heard. Truly genius. What note choices. Incredible bends. WICKED vibrato. This is another level of playing.

[@bluwng]

Didn’t like what Wayne did, subtle or otherwise.

[@Jakal-pw8yq]

Wayne Krantz's whole approach is just otherworldly! From his phrasing to his use of modes is just incredible and it's what make him truly unique!! Michael Landau is just beyond next level! I was watching his right hand and the dude's use of the pickup selector switch was just crazy cool! It's like he didn't stay on any one tone for more than like 30 seconds or something. And his phrasing is just mind-blowing 4 sure! he's definitely my current favorite Electric guitarist by far! And then you've got Jimmy Herring... Geez where does it end?! It was just a hellified jam!🎸✌️💯🙏🎼👑🔊

[@BlueSkies32]

Every guitarist on the planet should pay a royalty to the person that filmed this.

[@Mooseboy08]

Good Lord! This is a textbook for just about every guitar soloing technique you could possibly wish for. All done with passion and feeling by these amazing players.

[@Jakal-pw8yq]

I noticed your comment was from 7 years ago! First of all I agree with everything you said and more! Three players at the top of their game and three players that are so unique and different from one another. My man is Michael Landau but I have to say that Wayne Krantz gets a bad rap for not falling into the blues cliche category. His use of scales and modes is just incredible and his phrasing is I don't know man it's so next level it's ridiculous. And then you got Jimmy Herring who tears it up on all levels and hands back to you and you're thinking what the hell did he just do! One of my favorite videos of all time and I probably watch it at least once a month if not once a week! It can't get any better than this.

[@Esbenmad]

Three world class guitarists delivering amazing world class solos. Each with his own unmistakable style and touch. Great!

[@leoosiku]

Wayne Krantz is very, very interesting. A unique and important voice.

[@samgillett7630]

+leoosiku Go listen to his "2 drink minimum" album, particularly Whippersnapper. He'll rock your face off!

[@sonicsaviouryouwillnotgetm6678]

totally great how he takes it out.

[@Hs3u39]

Sui generis

[@peakperformancebikes]

That was SICK - JIMMY HERRING!!!

[@KevinSmithdc]

Did anyone else lean closer to their monitor at the beginning of Jimmy's solo? Good grief, that guy's a master of dynamics. And bending. And picking. And melodic content. And just about everything else.

[@DAMusicalHQ]

Such a legend guitarist. Just kills it!

[@porkbelly0713]

@@DAMusicalHQ I have listened to this at least 5 times in the last year, all 3 are just brilliant. Jimmy really pushes all my buttons

[@seansokhi5880]

I think it would be challenging for any guitarist to follow Michael Landau's solo but not for Jimmy Herring. He killed it. He is a master!

[@smackythefrog91]

Sounds like slide, harp, and violin all in one. What a Legend.

[@bluwng]

According to all the new age fem guitarist those are boomer bends.

[@jlr022159]

Pretty much everything you need to know about guitar is right here... one stop shopping!

[@dumpsterchicken6287]

Wow, this band blew me away. I'm a new fan. MORE!

[@BrothaManFromDa5thFl]

Love all three!!

[@rmoraespinto]

Michael Landau - one of the best guitar players, any style, around. Thanks you for uploading!

[@JamesScottGuitar]

Good Lord, Jimmy kills it. It is all there, in that one solo.

[@byronsmall2077]

I second that.... Wow

[@dantebrent5075]

Byron Small me 3rd

[@jimmyowenmusic]

Its like a soul singer, blues harps and an angel all morphed into one .. mind blowing.

[@dantebrent5075]

Mike landau isn't no slouch either.

[@dantebrent5075]

You should hear some of the stuff he has done with the yellowjacks

[@bgjang]

silence O SILENCE... SO smooth!

[@mrstrat222]

I was at this show!!! Insane!! Wayne Krantz stole the show!!

[@jean-georgeslinsig1334]

I love that kind of playing ! Amazing !

[@tele100]

Wow, check out how Landau works the guitar volume and tone controls. Also, how he changes pickups and picks near the bridge or neck depending on what he is feeling. Amazing, he is a true master of the strat.

[@tomcoryell]

I love his playing, but the constant volume tweaks etc. just make me nervous. I’m fine if I don’t watch him.

[@dkijc]

@@tomcoryell unfortunate side effect of a single coil. So much tone dynamics. It can be daunting.

[@RogerBiwandu]

Good call on these "details", he's really amazing !!!

[@Jakal-pw8yq]

Good call out on the pickup selector switch thing! I've thought that for years man and this particular Jam really showcases his use of every scintilla of tone possible out of a strat in the hands of a master!

[@stratosergio59]

3.33 to 3.40 those notes that krantz play dont sound good to me, im i wrong?

[@PepperoniBiscuit]

Sounds like dissonance for the sake of dissonance to me. But im no jazz cat so maybe im missing the genius.

[@yveskyauta5150]

It's called outside playing, a very common style in Fusion, which is the genre that Wayne plays!

[@PepperoniBiscuit]

I get what it is, I just doesn't resonate with me. He seems like an amazing player, not trying to say otherwise - his style is just not my preference.

[@bassheadjazz2708]

He builds tension over the course of the phrase and resolves it towards the end of the form, Oz Noy is also incredibly adept in the style as well. It takes some guts to "play out" as long as Krantz does, but the idea is to create dissonance, so the notes shouldnt sound "good" in a traditional sense. If tradition is your thing thats ok, sometimes having your ear challenged, and then learning why it is challenging can be rewarding.

[@duranddaniel8372]

No your not wrong...he went with a complicated idea and as he was building it up there was a lil stumble and he ended the solo without the climax.

[@J.Dove3D]

This is a great jam. Good for what ails you. This is the kind of music that should be on the radio.

[@nbseer]

Saw them in Philly, how often can you see four of the most amazing guitarists ever, together on one stage? Memorable!

[@wereleeroads9311]

Need a live record from these guys. Great sensitivity and a superb rhythm section, too.

[@rogerrios8844]

This is the real G3

[@francispariseau7562]

Actually G7alt…bahaha

[@lobodiablo9971]

No joke

[@N1ckRa]

Right. I’ve just realised how good Wayne Krantz is.. and I see why Keith Carlock likes him… But all three guys, so enjoyable. Thanks for uploading

[@duranddaniel8372]

Now I love Jimmys playing...been following him for a while. But Mr. Landau baked and ate that cake hands down.

[@rickfrancismusic]

Da blues can't possibly get any better than this! Wow! Three of the absolute best right here!

[@paulwarren8936]

Saw these guys at a festival in FLA a few years back and they floored me. As a guitar player myself, I am in awe of the talent and tone all three of these guys have.

[@sneakyfoxrodam]

The red and white guitar. Marvelous!

[@bobkalkman2502]

I saw this tour in Denver at the Oriental - my wet dream to see these guitarists. But M'bappe and Novak were POCKET GODS. Didn't matter what the hot shots did, there was POCKET. No wonder these three picked this rhythm section.

[@kerrymcauliffe9906]

yeah I sure love Jimmy herring. my favorite guitarist ever. him or Peter Parcek. So that's what got me here. but wow the other two I had heard their names but never really got to listen to them. very impressive. Landau manhandled that strat...love his command of tone.

[@wildeman1253]

this is just awesome, GREAT playing from everyone here.

[@Fishies125]

Seriously, I absolutely love Krantz and Herring, but Landau’s solo was some of the best blues phrasing I’ve heard.

[@davidberry7521]

Landau just kills this peice :0) Nice work guys!

[@prsfan01]

Love Herring's "harp tone".........wicked!

[@drewmatthews860]

Justin Williamson I thought it sounded kind of like a violin, but now that you say that, it does sound like a harp.

[@milansamardzic9469]

Iam cryin and watching this!

[@steini6771]

Outstanding! Thanks for posting -

[@sonicsaviouryouwillnotgetm6678]

what a peace of gold. I need to transscribe this for vocabulary.

[@KeepinBuzzy]

Staggering ! Thank you for posting this and to the band for allowing this to be shared .. please come to England .

[@ANTONIOCARLOSGC]

how good it is to hear, good guitar solos 👏👏👏👏👏

[@sneakyfoxrodam]

Super super super. Red and white guitar. So good!

[@spdkld]

Jimmy Herring knows the backside of several notes I never knew existed in my 32 years of playing.

[@stevevai1690]

What an awsome solo!!! His strat's like burning

[@RogerBiwandu]

Geez, Mike Landau's intensity, I could throw off no joke, a for really good reason, damn, what a musician, I'm a HUGE Landau's fan.

[@bassheadjazz2708]

Jimmys been one of my favorite guitarists since I first heard Aquarium Rescue Unit, Wayne and Landau are unbelievable as well. Really got into Wayne about 10 years ago. Just hearing Landau for the first time, omg...Havent seen many guitar jams that are this good and musically matched. Also, are we going to talk about that rim shot? Godamn...

[@blackie75]

Wow, came for Jimmy, then Landau surprised the shit out of me lol. Krantz was really really good too. I've been playing for 30 years and not much truly impresses me, but this was one of those times.

[@execwebtech3396]

Very nice. Tasteful and just intricate enough.

[@stubhead]

I know my brain lurches sideways and bangs into things a lot, but I couldn't help but think this song - _particularly_ Mr. Landau's solo - wouldn't have sounded this way if there hadn't been a demi-god named "Jeff Beck" granting the universe permission to allow noises like that to happen. And I LOVED the way Herring snuck in, even to the extent of goading the inevitable Freebird Yahoo transplant into shouting... "Roy" (?) at 8:25. I guess he thought it sounded wise. (Buchanan DID have a volume knob on his guitar - fer sure!) Further - weirder - I'd heard Landau's name, but not his playing till I bought his "Organic Instrumentals." And I immediately thought of that, "it sounds like outtakes from a Julien Kasper album." But just because I've know Julien since forever and got his CD's first, I'm sure they have no reason to "steal" each other's style. But - lurch, bang, Julien is now an asst. professor at Berklee where he is _known_ as the "Hendrix & Beck guy." No matter what-all else, a world in which you can get college credit for learning Jimi Hendix & Jeff Beck musicality is better than a world without.

[@littlequacka]

Great guitars players are 10 a penny these days, but truly great guitar players warm our hearts as well as blow our minds. Sure all of these guys are fabulous including your mention of Prof Kasper. However I think you'll find most people would agree that Mike is in a class of his own, regardless of what other talent is around. Beck and Hendrix influenced a lot of players from all generations, so that goes without saying really.

[@Fishies125]

Damn this is great.

[@Grillmouth]

Jimmy making it sound like a harmonica there. 3 absolute monsters up there good lord.

[@rainergross1707]

This is the best blues I have heard in along time! Great players.

[@davidberry9010]

And that's why they are called the "ringers" each one a superstar. Damn!!

[@Turn_the_World]

Just too GREAT !!

[@gus_demorais]

They got some chops! Haha amazing video, thanks for sharing

[@rawdonwaller]

i love Krantz' solo

[@gol_d.kralii2124]

i thinks it is fail

[@rawdonwaller]

Gol_ D. Kralii he called his solo, 'Fail'? That's interesting.

[@keithclark1197]

I think it's terrific. It's outside the blues which is what makes it wonderful. His own voice. That's what we want out of music, right? We want unique...we want original.

[@TheSoteriologist]

Gol_ D. Kralii *lol* Krantz solo fail ? This guy is making it a point for decades to deconstruct the old patterns. If he wanted, he could blow these others out of the water in his half sleep by repeating the old habits, but he is actually inventing new music on the spot while avoiding those patterns. This guy has a place in the future, along with guys like Allan Holdsworth, while those others never play anything else than "heard it all before".

[@luwer8880]

That's an extremely correct point.

[@sneakyfoxrodam]

Fantastic ❤

[@xRegularJohnx]

Jesus christ, Michael Landau's fretboard is literally on fire!

[@angusorvid8840]

How do you fit that much talent on any stage? Amazing!

[@alejandroblanco2071]

Oh yes Jimmy Herring killing it here !!!

[@Sasketchejuana_man]

11:38 jimmy making it sound like hes playing slide... without a slide. immaculate.

[@coletownsend8316]

Who could dislike this????

[@WonderGutless]

Thanks!

[@TheNatureScapes]

What a tone Landeau!!!!

[@mariomessina6389]

These three are all spectacular guitarists Mr Wolf , they all have their own style and bring something great to the table. Making it a guitar battle is useless. Theirs fans of all three of them and yes a lot of people including myself are big Michael landau fans. What u call tosh playing is silly- go check out hundreds of his other videos including the jazz ministry at the baked potato or the Michael landau group live at the baked potato , karizma live , dog cheese or anything else and u will hear what a all around talent he is . He has great feel and phrasing , a master of tones, pickup switching and volume buttons to enhance that tone . U gotta open your mind up to other talent . Theirs many world class players

[@dantebrent5075]

I agree check out I'm buzzed

[@rocketpost1]

Totally amazing, I feel so much joy at having witnessed such brilliant playing. What an incredible line-up of top-notch musicians. I've only just found out about the Ringers after watching a video called something like "Why Jimmy Herring is great". Maybe we could call this off-kilter blues but I can hear every note in my head but I just can't play it. Gary Moore would have had a good joust with Michael Landau and Jack Pearson would have fitted into this lineup also. I think I'll be playing this on loop for a while or maybe for ever more.

[@marcelosilveira.guitar]

just incredible

[@twirlyboggs]

krantz is so unique! Krantz & B Baker need NEED to jam - agggghhhh

[@bjdee1437]

Who is "B Baker?"

[@steveburchfield5576]

GREAT PICKING!!!!!

[@contactkeithstack]

All great. Never really heard herring though I was always told to listen to him. God he's got that gospel voice in him. His guitar is so lyrical.

[@discotex2236]

I'm a huge Herring fan but recently discovered Landau. Krantz I've heard, great player but, seems more of a New York splatter the canvas type. Absolutely love this blues tune and want to learn it. Great players all, amazing how they can feel their way through it so sweetly. I'm from the south and watched Herring start with ARU and Jazz is Dead ........I love his tone, harmonic invention.....readneck jazz monster! Really diggin' Landau too!!

[@GTX1123]

How DARE anyone give this a thumbs down.

[@juniorteixeiragtr]

Extraordinário 🤯 que som monstruoso

[@bernieapplebaum1932]

Re; Clapton.. Truth is not a democracy. He did his thing- evolution makes way for this kind of stuff. The level of play, foundational knowledge, and instrument mastery displayed here is remarkable. Check some of the other clips of this lineup of The Ringers that has more progressive bop style and it explains where these cats are in a fuller picture.

[@KevinSmithdc]

Greg Vinson Don't believe everything you read.

[@megabyrds4796]

Thank YOU so much. This is the most ridiculously great guitar playing I have ever seen. And I've seen some. I like to think I have a few chops. Bullshit! I give. This is where it's at, man.

[@yohmusic1517]

Sounds like I travel back in time though I wasn't alive back then I just can feel them T.T

[@cjchristopher5857]

Herring's guitar sounds like a fuckin' harmonica or some shit. Wild!

[@nelsonjunior9510]

Um estilo que fala ou representa as saudades de um povo .A performance do guitarrista dis tudo .

[@pawegaanczuk575]

wow wow great!!!

[@RonWinter335]

Yowza!!! Great stuff.....

[@nelsonjunior9510]

É uma forma única criada para amenizar a saudade e dor de estar longe de sua terra estilosa música única.

Greatness all around

[@johnnobles3695]

Awesome!

[@kenmurphy6792]

"Ain't gonna worry my life ..anymore" ~~~ The Worried Life Blues!

[@medonho]

Lifeworth. Awesome!!!!

[@johnconstantine9615]

Genial Michael Landau...

[@LucenaBlues]

LOVE IT!!

[@martydibergi5228]

Jaw Dropping from some of my Favourite geetar players.

[@GrovesGuitars]

Inspirational!

[@edwardcabras]

You know those gloves make that bass sound just a little bit sweeter. And it look good with that outfit.

[@kenjohnson2925]

Nobody better than Jimmy Herring..

[@MusicmanII777]

Would like to see Landau, Herring and Greg Koch on the same stage. Mind would be blown!😎

[@JavierVazquezFE]

4 great guitarist!

[@julesfothergill]

They're all great. But Jimmy... that should be illegal...

[@byronsmall2077]

That was illegal... Just sick...

[@lionesscambouris6944]

Has he got 8 fingers on his left hand?(and so f***ing casual!!)

[@porkbelly0713]

I can't play like that and never will, so yes it must be illegal

[@stevenadams7863]

God bless you for posting this. Lol

[@micktrammel441]

Thanks for your time and effort in bringing this here. Please check your inbox messages.

[@BallsworthBallsbury]

I just made stinkface for like 10 minutes straight. Holy fuck. Jimmy Herring brought me here, but I love EVERYONE's playing on this.

[@bobkalkman2502]

I went to see all three, but especially Herring. But at the end of the evening, I can't say Herring "won" - I think I won - incredible show. It was like three killer weeks at the Baked Potato rolled into one 2.5 hours show.

[@heinrichsimionherlea1308]

Just Wow !!!

[@billy2cold]

Jimmy was 'CUTTIN' HEADS!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrCerote]

Yep

[@anthonybymallia7067]

great tone lovely fender

[@john-zw9rw]

Then and Now.......Landau's a Creative Cat

[@roccotanto]

I can't even imagine getting up there and playing the fourth solo after those three just smoked it. Damn......

[@anthonybymallia7067]

great strat player awesome