Oscar Klein & Philadelphia Jerry Ricks 'China Blues'

1. i worked for Jim O'Neil at Rooster Blues in Clarksdale for a summer and got to spend a lot of time with Jerry. I was new to the blues really into Son House at the time and was asking Jerry about him and Jerry said "let me show you a video" and it was of Son with Jerry slightly offstage accompanying him ! it was truly one of those "holy shit am i worthy " kind of moments. Jerry played with seemingly everyone and was a sage of the Blues, and one of the most down to earth people. I loved that man. 
2. RIP Jerry, we miss you.
3. This is blues. Nothing more to say.
4. I was privileged to be a student of Jerry's in the late 60's in Philly. The lessons he taught me remain at the core of my playing through the many styles I have played. I miss him, and the joy he brought into my life.
5. He worked with Daryl Hall & John Oates in their early years.. He really helped John Oates to understand about rhythm and how to play behind someone and how to transpose parts from another instrument to the guitar. John Oates quoted .. 'Jerry was the man who refined me musically '
6. Thanks for the comment and I would have liked to be in your place. Funny but I heard quite similar about him, being much that of inspiration as teacher and person as well. I hope these files will remain here forever so everyone still can enjoy this. All the best with guitarplaying and kindest regards, Aart
7. Jerry emphasized the underlying beat, and how in fact it was the same as a "heartbeat". Notice the drive of his music is silence. Also notice the beat supporting everything he is putting on top. Listen closely, you will hear at times he generates the beat with silence, letting the silence imply the beat in your mind. Also, note what he does carries over to the crowd, they are completely transformed in the moment to be where he is at...they are silent...that was typical of his performances.
8. He was in Russia in Sp-b and he made so much good music in 30 minites he caught a real-real groove) And he sound great on hes guitar through tubeamp-very fat tasty sound.
9. Feels good to me too, kindest regards, Aart
10. Rightup to the essential point about this man as what you've said. He has given me just the same feel as what you described, gentlemans music with the focus on the gentle aspect and lots of blues.........
11. He was a teacher as well and I would certainly have loved to be one of his students.