With profound sadness, I heard the news of Jeff Beck’s passing 0n 10 January 2023.
His technique was unique. His imagination was limitless and he was the ultimate guitar players' player – A towering giant in the guitar world and an inspiration to the heroes of the instrument
Jeff Beck's willingness to showcase emerging musical talent paid dividends with the addition of 21-year-old virtuoso bassist Tai Wilkenfield to his live band in 2007, with the same lineup touring the world in 2009 with a memorable live performance filmed at Ronnie Scott's in London.
I first saw Jeff beck when he was in the Yardbirds back in the middle/late 60’s – and was just astounded then by his guitar playing and have done so ever since, to me his unique style of playing was something that no one could match – over the years I have been lucky enough to see Jeff Beck a few times and listened to hours of his music.
This Mix is my nod of respect to the massive talent we have just lost – I think myself fortunate to have heard and appreciate his music both Live & Recorded.
In this mix, are some of my personal favourites of Jeff’s music and I have tried to include many live recordings – especially when he is in collaboration with other artists - for me, that is where Jeff blossomed, shined and belonged.
Also, I've put up 4 videos on our website – I recommend you watch them in order
- Why Jeff Beck is uncopiable
- Jeff Beck talks music on Sky Arts TV 2013
- Jeff Beck – live from Ronnie Scotts – full show
- Jeff Beck live from the woodlands – full show
Thank you Jeff for all the many years of making my head nod with my eyes closed and taking me to a nice place.
RIP Jeff Beck
Essential info
email - [email protected]
website - https://www.nudirectionsfm.com/
Music player - https://pod.co/nudirections
Coming soon - Free to Listen - Exclusive Shows & Mixes in High Quality-Audio
Jeff Beck - Website - http://www.jeffbeck.com/
Jeff Beck - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Beck
Tai Wilkenfield Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tal_Wilkenfeld
Vinnie Colaiuta Website - https://www.vinniecolaiuta.com/
Please enjoy the music I love.
Playlist
Jeff Beck - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Jeff Beck & Imogen Heap – Rollin’ & Tumblin’ - Live
Jeff Beck & Joss Stone – People Get Ready – Live
Jeff Beck – Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
Jeff Beck & Eric Clapton – You Need Love – Live
Jeff Beck – She’s a Woman – Live
Jeff Beck – Superstition – Live
Jeff Beck – Hammerhead
Jeff Beck & Jan Hammer - Blue wind – Live
Jeff Beck – A Day In The Life – Live
Jeff Beck featuring Imogen Heap – Blanket – Live
Jeff Beck – Thelonius
Jeff Beck – What Mama Said
Jeff Beck – Going Down - Live
Jazz Matters
Jazz Matters is a not-for-profit hobby project that I’m extremely proud of.
It began life in May 2021 as NuDirections, a weekly radio show on a London community station. That spirit of discovery still runs through everything I do.
But today, Jazz Matters has evolved into a global podcast platform for Jazz and World music lovers — reaching over 40,000 open-minded listeners across 57 countries on more than 24 platforms.2025/6 marks a new era. My love of music has always gone beyond Jazz, so I’ve created two distinct but connected spaces here
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