Jack Pearson playing the blues

[Teleplayer59]

Jack is on a totally different planet/plane than Derek or Warren. He's forgotten more about theory and how to play than both of those guys put together know.

And I love both Warren and Derek. But to compare them to Jack as players? I mean, get serious.

[JohnZias0457]

Why is it always a competition? No Derek does NOT have Jack's vocalbulary with the Blues, let alone Jazz.

[st8sboro]

It's not a competition. Having a discussion about who is better is a waste of time. Some will prefer Derek...others will prefer Jack. The important thing is we're listening to good music. I really think that's what it's all about. (oh...I like Jack.) ;)

[mclrk626]

anyone know what pickups hes using in all three positions? please

[rockinredneck57]

@mclrk626 Probably whatever came on the guitar. He doesn't need special this or that to make a guitar sound like a million bucks. Just his hands. He does like a smaller, more contoured neck, but I've never heard him mention special pickups.

[jakeizlove]

He's probably too tasteful for younger players to appreciate.

[robbourassaguitarist]

Jack is about as great as one can be.

[elbowout]

Sounds alot like Larry Carleton from 30 years ago!

[Albroon72]

wow ! what a wonderfull touch ... just beautiful playing !

[jacksfan08]

dandamagetoo and rowdyjax, the bass player is the late (and great) Charles Dungy. Charles was jazz player from the 50s and 60s. He played with Monk and a few others. He is/was by far, Jack's favorite bass player, including Elizabeth. Charles best compliment for Jack was: " Jack, you turn every place we play into a joint." Sadly, there is little or no recordings of Charles' work other than this.

[dandamagetoo]

hey rowdyjax, the bass player is most likely Jack's wife Elizabeth. she is mighty awsome in her on right. I can't think of anybody that can just sit down and out play either of them.

[trumpetgod2010]

This guy is playing in a restaurant in the town I live in this saturday. I'm uber pumped about seeing him play.

[daledrive44]

Jack plays Larry Carlton

[kzearo]

Yes sir, yes sir

[chesshirecat2]

wow.

[mikemizwinskimusic]

this is SO GOOD

[rowdyjax]

Jack's awesome. Bass player on the money, as well. Tastefully done. Nice Vid.

[2janisse]

did anyone catch a little "since i fell for you" interpolation starting around the 4-minute mark?

[Tbonetardis]

Now there's a feel player right there - his phrasing puts me in mind of Larry Carlton..

[petesimpson2]

keep coming back to this when i need some inspiration,this is what the lesson of touch is all about,awesome

[StratTickler]

Jack is SO the MAN!!

Been into this guy for years

Harry Jacobson

[bedacoals]

now here's a man that is in touch!

thanks for posting this!!

[Jackaroojah]

im Jack pearson too! a bit creepy dont ya think?

[rickijake7080]

HEY THANKS! I think i just found a new favorite player;what a kick in the keaster to knoe much i suck at guitar!

[shelbyvision]

don't you apppreciate and see the HUGE signifacance of the back porch country latin jazz delta blues rock of Dickey betts? ? ?

Dickey created the southern rock sound.

[Jackaroojah]

My name is jack pearson too!!! an even bigger shock would be if his middle name was david!

and if anyone from lovelace primary school reads this,yeah i go on youtube and will check out my videos

[Chromatype]

I know he is much older than Derek...but Derek can't play at his level yet...not that he won't...but Jack's jazz vocabulary is really vast.

[johnjohnson510]

@Chromatype you obviously haven't listened to much Derek if you think his jazz vocabulary is limited. listen to mahjoun/greensleeves off songlines live or one of his 10 minute "my favorite things"

[jacksfan08]

@johnjohnson510 I don't believe he said that Derek's vocabulary was limited, but rather that Jack's vocabulary is vast. Derek will get there eventually, but Jack will always have twenty years on Derek.

[playboychick100]

kool

koolio

kooler

nd koolest

[phatsideout]

Today I first discovered Jack Pearson. And I consider myself a "guitarhead". I obviously have a lot of catching up to do with this cat. I sense it will be quite enjoyable.

[ymhelpteam]

looks like nuno bettencourt with a mustache playing the blues hehe

[swennsyever9]

can not believe the allman brothers let this cat get away

[KB3JUV]

What a great tone and some smooth playing...

[tboneaplenty]

i could listen to Jackie P. all day long, he's the best.

[maxrion]

I beleive that's Charles Dungy on the bass, who told me once that, "it's all in the stroke". Indeed, God rest your soul.

[Gorgolada]

Absolutely stunning ! Jack is the equal of any really isnt he .. I heard Scofield on a liveversion of I dont need no doctor that I thought maybe the greatest thing I've ever heard .. love to hear them together .. imagine!

[Gtrmaestro]

It just doesn't get any better than Pearson man!

[keevel]

I saw him this weekend at the Gibson Summer Jam 07 in Nashville and he was incredible Friday night at the big jam session and then Saturday afternoon at a one hour clinic. Put on an awesome blues demo, starting in Bf and moving up 4 half tones at the end of each riff with a multitude of styles and phrasing and winding up back in Bf. I'll never forget it.

[Donincal]

I really don't know how many times I just hit the replay on this. Damn these two are great together. That dude on bass was on it. Guitar guy has chops I'd die for. I'm so impressed with both of them.

[Chromatype]

my buddy Doug Belote was his drummer for awhile in 2006. Jack is really well-rounded...putting it lightly.

[mojogypsy]

Sweet!

[codyr222]

Check out that wild, funky sway Jack has going on. Sway on brotha...

[redavide1]

What tone in those fingers!!