Jason Ricci and Walter Trout Paradiso Amsterdam 2008

[BBHRalle]

go on man , go on, go go go on.

[joosman123]

Love Jason, Love Walter, wish I had been there, this is modern blues playing at it's absolute best.

[ravensdreams]

He is the GOD of Blues Harp! Got goosebumps and chills watching/listening to this. He dosn't just play it..he lives and breathes it...blues in the bones baby! Ain't heard nothing this sexy and passionate since James Cotton!

[ncpacemaker]

Damn ! Dude was in the freakin zone ! The SRV, the Jimi, the Michael Jordan, the Tiger Woods...whatever.....Jason is the best harmonica player EVER ! Totally infused with the blues.

[BluesDfender]

YESSSSSSSS !!!!!!

[joch230]

Just look at the eyes of the keyboard...he knows he's watching something magical....

[harponius]

Jason Ricci is the best!!!!!!!!!!!! amazing i,m playing the bluesharp for about 40 years but i wish i was half as good as he is!

[marothhel]

Awesome :-))

[joch230]

Jason likes to start out with his B.B. King lick (that's what I"ve heard him call it anyhow). It's like a 8blow to a 6 overblow....I love the lick but suck at the 6 overblow. Nice to hear a solo using an F harp as well. Thanks.

[APaclin]

Jason Ricci is a god of harmonica blues!

[karinerick]

Jason Ricci ROCKS! What a great guy!

[gosiawoodman]

The guy has stuff that $'s cannot buy . . . .

Awesome as always....

Woody

[mcdookus]

HA HA HA, Yippeeeeee yay. Got my tickets today to see Jason and Walter on the 30th oct in London. Cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!

[falco1ar3025]

Tu devrais faire un concert avec Gary Moore!

Qu'en pense tu ?????

[harpdude61]

How could anyone that knows ANYTHING about blues music or the harmonica NOT give this 5 stars?? INCREDIBLE!!!

[pianoscantalk]

gave me chills up and down my spine!!!!!!!!!!!! never TRULY felt music like this before!

[musicman405040]

Unbelievable, really, it's so hard to do on a harmonica and that great bluesfeeling, this is BIG!

[superchucker77]

OH HECK YEAH!!!

[jwentzien]

Jason has taken it to the next level.

John Wentzien (Pat Ramsey's old bass player)

[harpdude61]

I've probably watched this a hundered times. If blues harp gets any better than this I couldn't stand it. Jason"s solo brings on the goose bumps.

[dylansdisciple1]

"Christellester" the French Girl who plays

Harmonica - says Jason is THE JIMI HENDRIX of Harmonica. I Believe that too after watching him here! 'Blind Owl Wilson' Is the GRANDMASTER of Harp I think but I agree with 'Duanentammy' that

Jason - like Jimmy Hendrix did for Electric

Guitar- Is taking the Harp where no man has gone before and it's great that He gives honor and respect to his hero Blind

Owl .

[BH60xx]

That's as good as it gets, man...this goes in my faves right now!

[neesnio]

Harper is Here soon Hwy 99

[sjziro]

Nice work Jason! Although I can hardly call it work when you perform like this. Am I wrong or are you totally in the zone here? It sure looks like it! Those types of "zones" don't come too often for me. But when they do, it's got to be the best feeling ever! Great playing J...

[angrykoopa]

FUCK YESSSSSSSSSSSSS

[duanentammy]

I've probably watched this one 50 times. Simply the hottest blues harp I've ever heard.

[Uggybow]

Jason's great. But no-one comes even close to "Blind owl" Wilson.

[duanentammy]

Blind Owl is great but Jason has taken the harp to a new level....going where no man has gone before

[duanentammy]

I saw the video. Jason is being kind and humble and honoring one of his harp heros. I don't know if you play harp or not, but Jason's control of the higher harps, his overblow techniques, feel and passion for the music, and improvisational skills are unlike any EVER seen on harmonica. I know everyone has an opinion, but in my eys Jason is the SRV of the harmonica.

[MrDidjcripey]

@duanentammy we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us, but I think Jason's talent eclipses all the greats. They would be amazed to hear what he does.

[Brunoaz2000]

Get real my friend :), Im a harmonica player myself, and a real one, studied many masters and everything, they all hav e their styles and we are entitled to like whoeever we want. but what you said is FUNNY :), jason could have blind owl for breakfast without even trying hard. TRUST ME!!!!

[kevalonia]

It was a Fantastic Night.

Can't wait till he plays the Paradiso again.

[caseydc78]

Awesome video! Walter Trout and Jason Ricci are two of the best. Jason comes through my area in Colorado quite often, so I've had the honor of seeing him several times. His guitar player with New Blood, Sean Starski, is also amazing. I've seen Walter once, but I'm going to see him again this summer. I can't wait.

[smaxwell1966]

Where does Jason play in Colorado?

[caseydc78]

He plays all over Colorado, but I've seen him at The Outlook Hotel in Boulder a couple times, in Fort Collins at Hodi's Half Note, and I've seen him at blues festivals in Loveland, Greeley and Winter Park. He's going to be at the Outlook again on March 5th and 6th. I'll definitely be there.

[Rockblueser]

This really is excellent, cross generational brilliance showing that rock blues can touch everyone;

Walter is simply awesome with his fire and tone and Jasson is from outer space!!!!

Bring him to the UK!!

Pete a corss geneqrtion

[suzyqblues]

Goosebumps on my body,

Goosebumps all around,

Jason's playing is so cool,

He knows all about the sound.

[bankebrum]

GREAT post, though i MISS animal on drums !!

THX from Sweden !!

[harpinholley]

OH MY GOD,NOW THATS WHAT I,M TALKING ABOUT! Sreaming blues with heart and soul.

[KudzuRunner]

Truly stupendous playing, melodic and energetic, and on an F harp, no less. I really don't think that amped-up harp in this sort of context gets any better than that. Six stars.

[duanentammy]

I totally agree...especially with an F harp. I met you at your Knoxville gig, Adam. Bought you a brew and we harp talked a little. Killer show! In a two month period I was lucky enough to attend gigs by Satan and Adam, Jason Ricci, and Cephus & Wiggins. Three different styles but all terrific. Have I died and gone to harmonica heaven?

[harpslide]

Nice conversation ;=) What's the prob? Why don't you just look for a vid you like. There are plenty of others on the tube.

Cheers!

[bnwbaly]

Is there big market in France for harmonica and kazoo artists?

[johnnycardy]

Thanks for putting this up - I was hoping someone would!

[Zigblues]

Oh, oh, Oooooooh: Jason's on fire here, and when Walter is standing there just smiling and shaking his head in disbelief at what he's hearing that says it all! Nuff said.

[eviltuba]

Jason is a true fire breather! If u cant feel the power in that...

[garryinmaine]

Awesome Jason!

[HendrixIsGod47]

Lol ur such a miserable douchebag. Jason is God!

[HendrixIsGod47]

Man, I don't get it, what do you have against Jason Ricci?

[KudzuRunner]

Jason is a fine, innovative player. What do you do? I mean heck, I like Alison Kraus and Martina McBride, too. I really do. You've got good taste there. But if those are the only two videos you've favorited in the seven months since you've signed on to YouTube, you're a very picky guy. I'm not sure I want you deciding what my Hell should be.

[KudzuRunner]

This comment is a reply to Mr (or Ms.) bnwbaly.

[bnwbaly]

Mistake, check them now and see what problem you have.

[harpslide]

???????????

[strawwoodclaw]

we all enjoy hell & jason ricci - thanks bnwbaldy

[harpslide]

And the crowd in Amsterdam loved it, as you can see!!

[christellester]

Where are you damn work as a musician, show us something above this, above Jason genius and we'll talk seriously prick!