"Make Your Groove Happen!"

[TiMickQC]

Well Sir, you are awesome.

[Mr5stringBob]

Very cool to see a video of you Jerry. Last time I saw you was the Jaco interview :) rock on man!!

[williamr5101]

PROUD TO SAY HE WAS MY FIRST BASS INSTRUCTOR!!! GO JERRY!

[37terraplane]

Jerry "FINGERS" Jemmott???!

[jayjem22]

Before my disciples jump all over you, let me hip you to the fact that the groove comes from the inside of the groovers and having the insight and the skill to drop the sounds at the right spot and time,also known as good taste is where its at; which calls for some sense of imagination. Keep on wachin'. Your feed back is appreciatted.

[jaysontucker]

@jayjem22 You are the greatest man! I still watch the Jaco interview and it blwos my mind even today. Thanks for the breakdown and keep up the groove!

[SedanChair]

How the hell does he groove when he isn't playing any notes!!!

[MusicChaserGerri]

very cool Jerry!!!!

[jayjem22]

Would you believe that there's still some pickins' left after all of that!

[niceguyjohn65]

When someone asks me who my influences are, I always say James Jamerson, Sherman Holmes and Jerry Jermott. I used catch you when you played at Dan Lynch's back in the 80's and would always try and sneak a minute or two to pick your brain. Thanks for helping shape me into the mucisian and bass player I've grown to become.

[kpr5048]

Hey Jerry, why does King Curtis say you're from Macon, Georgia in Memphis Soul Stew, when everything else says you're from the Bronx?

[jayjem22]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo will get take you'l there. You'll be the boss of your cool!

[kpr5048]

If I get to be half as cool as you, my life will be okay.

[jayjem22]

You'll find me with theb Gregg Allman Band . Check my website for the dates.

[agamemnon1]

Good luck this year travelin' with the Allman Brothers - I may just have to check out one of the performances!!

Peace~

[MrDiscordinated]

Being IS EVERYWHERE & i feel it in my body , my instrument is my body and i feel it . there 4 I AM .people make music not instruments .  your looking solid as a rock J.J and still flowing like water . lond ever lasting life to you .

[jayjem22]

We can make it happen when we're able to use what we've got.

[Supermushiman]

Hey Jerry what kind of bass is that in the left side with the scroll? thanks

[Xiuxiu1121]

mmmmmmm.......left hand..........

[ishiyama333]

Jerry Jemmott ! I can't beleve this.

Please give us the nest lesson !

Jerry Jemmott is great !!

[JinjaB123]

U INTERVIEWED JACO!!!

[jayjem22]

Thanks, BC.

I'm on my way there; we're going strong in our 17th year.

I'll have to check out your channell.

[basschief202]

Jerry I don't know if you remember me, but I met you at the Richard Davis Bass Conference. I was just a little kid playing bass and you asked if you could play along with me and read off my music. The humility you show makes you one of the better musicians I know.

Recently I listened to you interviewing Jaco Pastorius, great stuff. Keep on playing, all of us have a lot to learn!

[sycokid666]

a true legend !! i saw a write up on you in session legends, a "bass player" special. i thought there could of been alot more but anywho, cool pic!

[neurobloc]

Hello Mr. Jemmott,

I know you probably get this alot but is it true that you really are the godfather of playing the most funkiest bass lines ever!!

[Lukeblueslover]

Not much to say, you're just great!

Luca. :)

[oldschoolbbass]

Hi Jerry ,

What kind of fretless is that on your rack?It 's the same one you loaned to Jaco on his video isnt it? I love that bass. Just never knew the brand. Love your playing.

[jayjem22]

Thanks for the appreciation.

"Shaffa" is the vision of luthier, Abe Rivera. She is currently fretted.

[langerz93]

OH MY GOD ITS JERRY JEMMOTT!!!!!!!

[jayjem22]

Yes It is Hard To Believe, But I'm Still Here!!

[langerz93]

no its not hard to believe your a phenominal player and inspired a wide range of player oh by the way thank you very much for taking time to reply you could of just been like "screw off " but you didnt thank you very much kind man /monster of the low frequincies :)

[Pfreire28]

I'd say its a Wasburn. Active :D

[jayjem22]

More are on the way!

[Mulwany]

The stuff with king curtis and bb and freddie king, aretha.... You are truly one of my greatest inspirations, alongside jaco, jamerson and willie weeks, and some others... Hope you make som more videos for us.

[Mulwany]

Hey man, I just wanna say thank for bringing some of the greatest thrills a a bassplayer can wish for... I first realized who you were when I bought Jaco's modern electric bass dvd, and it was a revalation to get to know the name of the player who played the grooves I'd heard so mantytimes and loved so dearly...

[jayjem22]

That bass is one of the most mystic of things I have ever been involved with.

[televasion]

remembering you with Jaco on his video... with your so strange bass ;) good to hear you there J. !

[jayjem22]

Oh what a night!

Thanks, Kevin.

Speaking of versions check out Project A's ( as in Aretha),  Cd on Anzic Records in September, 2009

[misterdavies]

Mr. Jerry, I think you're one true groovemaster. I just listenend to your version of Ain't no mountain high with Roberta Flack. Great! Thanks for the inspiration!

Kevin

[kruimelbeer]

Hi Jerry,

Great work on the vid, I like your vibe and dedication to music. You're one of the greats, keep it up!

[Eskibeatboi]

What is the song you play at the beggining?  So nice and flowing.

x

[jayjem22]

Thank you all.

I'm working on a distance learning program.

Any thoughts on curriculum other than the basic Personal Expression Through Musicianship that is one of the cornerstones found in my EBook" There's Music In Everyone!"?

[bassbymichele]

Great Jerry! You're an idol for me!

[jayjem22]

Thanks, Bert and the rest of you cats who continue to inspire me with your appreciation.

What you see behind me are the Rivera, Fender, & ESP from left to right.

[bert1086]

Please make more videos! This is what youtube is all about!

[jayjem22]

Thanks, Bert and the rest of you cats who continue to inspire me with your appreciation.

What you see behind me are the Rivera, Fender, & ESP from left to right.

[kski94]

Are those Yamaha basses in the background?

[Eskibeatboi]

hang on, this is the jerry who interviews Jaco pastorius? If it is you look so different from that vid. The olden days eh

[CiaranLeahy17]

Any chance you could post an instruction of Weather Reports "A Remark You Made"?

[iluvijah2]

I studied with Jerry for almost a year on LI and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

[jayjem22]

Hey, All.

I am in the process of posting more instructional videos. Do you have any suggestions.

[yofukushima1001]

Thanks Jerry! You are my greatest hero!!

[kaufmann6988]

Oh my ! Jerry, one of my favorite bass players ever ! Please post much more ? Do you ever play Fender Precision basses also ? Love, Martin

[jayjem22]

Hey, Martin

I played one once when my J bass was stollen between recording sessions at A & R and all they could find to rent was a P bass. The engineer commented that I got the same sound.

Like I say, it's all in the touch, to get the sound that we want to hear.

[kaufmann6988]

Hi Jerry. Thank you for your reply. I wish you all the best and hope to hear much more music from you in the future :-)

[pedroV2003]

Nobody does it better tha JJ, IMO.

[jayjem22]

LOL Just ask my students!

[campocat]

I wonder if that is being taught at Berklee?

thanks

[pedroV2003]

It should be. ;)

[jayjem22]

Just trying to keep it real, Evan!

I'm glad you liked it

[evanfrmheaven]

Thanks Jerry Fingers Jemmott!