BB King & John Mayer | Improv Jam | Live - Part 2

BB King and John Mayer's Improvised jam at Guitar Center's "King of the Blues 2006".

Director | Producer | Geoffrey S. McNeil
Production Company | GSM Entertainment

[CScout]

damn camera keeps changing angles while im trying to steal some licks...

[chrisferrett]

Y’all miss the point. This isn’t competition, this is companionship. Chemistry. They’re speaking to each other. They’re having a conversation in their own voices. It’s brilliant. Both of these men brilliant.

[Nabium]

I never thought I'd live to see Johnny Depp and Morgan Freeman play blues together.

[LeakeyBucket]

Aside from all the love/hate for BB or john. The drummer for this did a fantastic job, he gave both players what they needed to jam like this, everyone needs a backup like this, blues didn't happen without a little rhythm

[aaronmoberlyify]

Watching this stoned and its hitting my soul

[writegirl]

John Mayer is there like he is really appreciating being baptized by the King of Blues guitar. So glad he had that special time with BB before he passed away. And BB seems like he is really enjoying the influence he has had on John and is really digging John's playing. What a joy to have come across this piece of musical history!

[bucketrance]

i hope when jm grows up he gets a john mayer like him to jam just like john mayer is doing with BB

[lllPNTlll]

happiest ending story of a teacher and a student blues guitarist.

[ericmichalowski]

BB's timing is unbelievable and his minimalist approach is almost unattainable. The true master of less is more but yet saying something so emotional. And John is my favorite singer-songwriter guitar player of his generation.

[drecckk]

That last 2-3 minutes was truly bliss. Conversation through music. Honor, respect, and pure joy.

[blablabla]

Been reading some comments underneath and it seems like most people thinks it`s all about speed and technique, John Mayer holding back or trying to outshine BB, etc.

To be honest I`m pretty shocked. My advice: stop listening and start really listening. Of course, when it comes to mastering a guitar, there is no hidden fact  that John Mayer is on another level. However, when it comes to making music, finding the right connections of notes and most of all feeling it, BB is simply outstanding. Just listen to the fantastic licks by The King.

Do people think he became the king by being the most technical player 60 years ago? Stop looking at the guitar like it`s just a piece of materiel and start listening to what comes out of it. Think about it this way. If you listening to one song compared to another, would you say that the fastest and most technical song was the best? No, because music is about getting touched, whether it`s rock or a soft song. The point is that it doesn't matter. And what do we do with a guitar? We make music and that`s what it`s all about.  

What is the point of playing 10 notes if 1 note can show you so much more? 

[NeverlandSystemZor]

This isn't competition, this is conversation.... this is BEAUTY...

[oldbluesstudio]

Merciful God, I pray for your provision to overflow in the lives of this cherished friend and their household. May they lack no good thing, and may your abundant blessings empower them to be a blessing to others, spreading your love and kindness wherever they go.

[kikoneify]

the timing of BB is impressive....he is feeling it...

[omarelmountassir]

BB king is fixing mayer play by adapting his own speed, emotions, gestures to mayer's . Transfering blues to mayer and preparing him to be next blues soul keeper, illuminating his path, guiding him and helping him control his excitement ! Rest in peace King, you're a true legend .

[CulperCast]

This was a love conversation. Love for blues and for each other in the craft. Nothing more. This is as beautiful as it gets man.

[sspkt]

John is so incredible, especially here. He showed his absolut peak. Yet BB is comfortable showing him doors to the one last point which might be beyond of any guitarist ever. Door to emotions, heavens of music. There was so many great technically fantastic guitarist, but yet.. Here is last step. BB is there.

[giles]

Notice when BB puts his hand up, the band respond instantly. Incredible band.

[farhandoniepratama]

Imagine if SRV didn't die and he jammed with John Mayer...

[kevinbaez]

We’re all out here celebrating BB and JM, give it up for the drummer, bass player and rhythm guitarist holding it down! Those turnarounds are pristine, 20 minutes of nonstop...