Autumn Leaves

Rory Hoffman shows off his unique playing style with this American favorite.
Rory was born blind, plays numerous instruments and seems to be totally self sufficient. No stick, no dog. He melds his world with ours. He is not influenced in any way by what he sees. After watching him play this over and over, it makes me wonder if the rest of us are playing the guitar correctly? If you think of the normal guitar, he plays upside down, backwards, with the guitar laying on his lap and left handed.
BTW) He signs his name with his right hand..

Thom Bresh

This clip is one from a new BDTV series called "Just Happened To Be Here".

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Rory
• Hoffman
• jazz
• guitar
• unique
• live
• blind
• musician

[bach2117]

Super , unique and tastefull, thanks

[Widgeripoo]

Amazing stuff. I notice several blind players use this style. Wonder ful technique - wonderful music.

[sheladysaxophonist]

I look forward to seeing him perform in Concert.

[Bluesjanet]

Hard to explain this one to another blind guitar player! But I'm trying. Awesome playing!

[BoeckmannLudwig]

Awesome playing!

Martin

[ctfshlvr]

Its great to see him still playing amazing. But we miss him here up in the north.

[Adamasplayer]

I love this tune, and i hope one day i can play it as well as you do ... all thumbs up

[74dorset]

amazing, he looks like neil delamare from the panel

[goodsonbasinger]

wow

[slothedog]

wow! the unique technique is incredible but doesn't really matter, what matters is the music and it sounds wonderful!