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Raised on a small ranch in North Dakota, Rory grew up recording and touring with the family band. He started teaching himself to play guitar and piano at age 3. By age 5 he was the drummer in the family band. He currently plays over a dozen stringed, keyboard and wind instruments. He may be blind, but was blessed with an ear for music that is second to none!

Rory is a revelation to me in this one, where have I been that I hadn't heard that jazzy swing!? what a mix if styles in this trio, it just all works!

I have never heard of Rory Hoffman before today. I only realized halfway through the video that he is blind. I now feel deeply ashamed for each and every time I said "I can't do this!" in my life. What an unimaginable amount of frustration must he have to have coped with to get to that level of artistry. He is up there in the top 5 of what I consider the best guitar players/musicians of all time. That makes 3 out of 5 on that stage.

Some things heal you without you knowing that you needed healing. This is one of them . 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Man, i play the guitar to some degree. I have listened to some of the greats over the years: Johnny Smith, West Montgomery, Charlie Byrd, Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel and on and on. Django Rheinhardt, Jimmy Rosemberg, Bucky Pizzarelli, . Many believed that the blind Musicians stopped with Ray Charles et al. But Rory Hoffman is a genius. The speed and Crispyness of Jascho Stephan is also a very great and outstanding player. Man, Iam impress.

With wars in Ukraine and Gaza ripping peace of mind apart, how restorative it is to listen to such human perfection.

Merci infiniment, impressionnent , C la première fois que je le vois, Rory ...C un Ggran Geni. Night life. Thanks very much, many love and joy i'm so happy. GOD BLESS...

What a fantastic concert which brings spirit, three amazing musicians , i m so impressived, i just discovered Rorry, incredible too, cheers from France

This is too much talent for one stage! Rory is absolutely amazing!

И тут невозможно сказать, кто лучше ! Каждый великолепен ! Но все вместе утроили великолепие !

I have never heard music that I have enjoyed as much, or had the deepest respect for. It was Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli that truly moved me into discovering Lew London's album Swing time in Springtime. I studied piano with Mrs. Carlini & guitar with John Carlini who lived in my hometown of Summit NJ . BUT...NEVER HAVE I HEARD anything like Joscho Stephan, Richard Smith, & especially Rory Hoffman who has mastered the guitar in such a unique way, plays the xaphoon & has an incredible voice. I have such respect for these musicians and can only dream of playing the way they do. Thank you gentlemen for sharing your amazing music....when you play you make the Angels cry & the heavens dance. Vince James

Three of the very best musicians really enjoying each other company and playing off each flawlessly,only this caliber of players at this level is possible such a treat for sore ears ❤.

Un trio fabuleux, une coordination hors du commun, avec trois guitaristes dun niveau hors du commun plus le contrebassiste. C'est du très très haut niveau. Bravo Messieurs et merci pour cette musique. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thank you so much for this amazing session with these two wonderful musicians. This session is the best concert i have ever listened to. God bless you and let you confident in your art ( = heart) 🥰

GREAT GUITAR MASTERS!!!

Superb! Thanks for sharing. Full respect for these master musicians.

é grande em tudo, musicalmente falando, Guitar & Vocals: Rory Hoffman !!

I watched this show when they performed at McCabes Guitar Shop in Santa Monica earlier this year. Towards the end of the show, Rory Hoffman did a solo piece, “Night Life”, which was unbelievable to witness and magical. I remembered the name of the song and the next day i immediately went online to find a video of him performing it, and sadly there was nothing I could find online of this tune being played by Rory. I am beyond excited to watch video of him playing this again! We are all in for a treat.

3:55 love the quote from it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing! RORY! YOU! ❤

I had the pleasure of seeing this trio a few years ago in California at a little music store with about 40 folding chairs set up. Set in the front row Maybe 10 feet away. The best guitar show I will probably ever see live.

Rory's Waltz - Love it! Thank you.

Rory is from another dimension...his dexterity is something else

We’ve just witnessed a new star rising in the ranks. Joscho is very lucky to have Rory in the trio… man, what a find. A freak of nature, Rory must have the freedom to play whatever instrument he has in a performance! This is just the beginning for him, the sky is the limit. Respect… !?

The Masters Awesome. Wooooow.

Grazie a oggi per la vostra bravura nella grandezza del vero jazz

Nice. Really nice. Thank you ever so much. 🙏

that's a wonderful magic trio

¡¡¡¡ Tears fall from my eyes watching the performance. I'm sorry but that's how I am.. ¡¡¡¡ I can't be happier in my life, except when I hear and see Joscho playing with whatever group... Seriously, thank you for making me happy...

You guys bring so much joy thanks .... regards Andre Netherlands

I thought I had seen everything in relation to the guitar.... but the musician Rory Hoffman has left me speechless...¡¡¡ I have been amazed by Rory Hoffman and his particular way of playing. I thought I had already seen it all......For me they are geniuses...!!!

Fantastic... No other words

Rory Hoffmann is a true genius.

I'm so really wonderful I could cry❣️🌏

Was für ein Glück euch heute in Hannover erlebt zu haben! Absolut herausragend, was ihr aus den Instrumenten heraus holt! Eure Zugabe hat mich dann noch zu Tränen gerührt, ein Traum!!!! DANKE für dieses fantastische Konzert!

As good as it can get. Richard and Joscho always amazed me, but add Rory and you have the best of the best. Thanks for posting

😎 who else watched again 👍👍👍

first time i heard and saw rory hoffman , oh my god he is a genius ! i love his playing and voice , oh my god, awesome !

31:20 : Joscho's Solo in that ballad. Just beautiful!

What a treat! I have just discovered Rory and binging on his talent.

Absolutely loved Rory’s quote of “don’t mean a thing” in the first tune! What an absolute treat to see each of these artists blending his talent so beautifully and generously. Thank you, gentlemen! 💜🇺🇸

Hello from Ahwahnee California Richard, Joscho and Rory! the world is a smaller, cozier, and a better place with you Gentlemen spreading your amazing talent and making people around you happy. Thank you again for the joy you bring to our lives.

Is Rory playing a Right Handed guitar, left handed? Incredible! 👏🏻👏🏻😁. I'm still amazed at the genius of the human mind (all of them).

Rory is doing a crazy performance, i hear something about Raul midon in his guitare / sing playing each note… im speechless…. Fantastic… bravo

Absolutely perfect, thank you ...

Dear Joscho, you stage such terrific shows with true masters like you! Thank you for the Transatlantic project, great idea like all ones you propose us through this precious channel. You need to know that you and your guitar are changing our lives by taking to us a lot of music which Django would be proud of. Please tell Rory and Richard that we congratulate you for this video I have already seen dozens of Times. I love you!

I love this music. I could listen to it all day. This to me is the true art of guitar music.

Как здорово! Спасибо в тысячный раз Joscho и музыкантам! Привет из России!✊✌

Wow The performance of Rory Hoofman. Really fantastic .

Just sublime , guitar playing doesn't get any better than this. A new discovery for me is Rory Hoffman whose Night Life just knocked me out. To stand out when you are on the same stage as Richard and Joscho, is an almost impossible task but Rory managed it. Thanks to all musicians for a brilliant concert including the indispensable Volker on bass. Bravo.

Holy shizer. Rory is incredible!!!!!!! All great players too. Just so different hearing Rory’s approach; traditional yet unique and HEAVY; time and phrasing. Like he’s worked the solos out. Wow.

Rory Hoffman is possessed My God! Thank you for this.❤

Fantastic!

Extraordinary. Thank you for posting this!

Великие музыканты!!!

Joscho, you are the best. Richard and Rory are pretty darn good, too.

Rory Hoffmann gibt es nur ein Mal!

Jungs, ihr seid unglaublich 👋 Bravo👍🍀

Absolute Ausnahmetalente!! Professionell und charmant! Habe das Konzert von der ersten bis zu letzten Minute sehr genossen!! Vielen Dank, dass wir teilnehmen durften! Weltklasse!!! Bravo!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

I thought no one else played like Jeff Healey in terms of holding the guitar, it turns out Rory Hoffman does it! And he plays jazz!

This show is one of the best shows ever done in the world of music Thankyou beautiful people.

Absolutely fantastic!!!!!

Rory is the Man !

Огромная благодарность и уважение вам ребята за ваш труд. С вашей музыкой душа путешествует и отдыхает.

Rory is an absolute revelation. It's like when I discovered Kapustin or Junior Brown or Tommy Emmanuel. I'm stunned how good he is with that technique

I came for Richard Smith, left with a bonus in Rory Hoffman. Show stealer! Should add, Joscho you are an animal!!!

На гитаре играют, как дышат… Фантастика. Спасибо. Творческих успехов

Incredible!!! Bravo!

Superb. This has to go down as one of the greatest trio concerts ever; right up there with Friday Night in San Fransisco....

¡Gracias!

Joscho: Thank you so very much for putting together this amazing guitar concert! I've been following you ever since I watched you and Tommy Emmanuel playing together. I have been to two of Richard's solo concerts in the US. I have also been following Richard and Rory for quite some time. Really enjoyed this concert! Great talents producing GREAT MUSIC!! Thank you all, very much!

strappate lacrime x la vostra grandezza

WELTKLASSE !!! Vielen lieben Dank Joscho. Respekt vor Eurem Können!!!

OMG, this is amazing! Why am I only finding out about Rory Hoffman now??? His playing style is unique and scatting 6th harmonies on top?! Come on! Get out of here! The man makes me want to put the guitar down and pick up the triangle. XD This just blew my mind. Awesome concert. The three of you are phenomenal musicians. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing this, Joscho, everybody is in for a real treat 😎. My wife and I were fortunate enough to see you perform in Ullapool and you guys blew the roof off - absolutely unforgettable, and Rory is extraordinary. I hope I get the opportunity to see you play again. It was a pleasure to meet you in person too. You've got a heck of a strong handshake mate, I'm sure I can still feel it a week after the event!!! 😂

The meeting of exceptional musicians. The bass man is a true precision machine. It's breathtaking. Thank you for this gift of my Sunday morning...

This set of tunes with three geniuses of guitar would make ‘classic’ album. Rory is new to me, but what a talent!

Just Wonderful... Absolutely Wonderful!

Rich, Joscho, Rory. That was BRILLIANT! Knocked my socks off!! So now my feet are freezing. 🤩

What a group!!! Bravo!

Les guitaristes sont incroyable, merci à josho pour poster autant de qualité mais n’oublions pas non plus de rendre hommage au magnifique contrebassiste qui tiens magnifiquement la barre haute dans ce quatuor.

Unglaublich, wunderbar und Gänsehaut ohne Ende!

Bravissimo!!!❤

Just phenomenal!!

Very good show and performance from this trio, and finally, i would like to ad my personal comment: its important to know that there's not only "the night life" Rory played that night....but ALL his solo was a master piece of his own. Three different guitar style three very fine guitar players but Rory knock me out real good ! I just hope he get more exposure and recognition in the future cause this man come from an unknown musical level... believes me.

Thanks, You are so great 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

And so I tell you, heaven is here on earth. Because it doesn’t get any better than this. 🙏👏

What a wonderful performance! Thanks for putting this together and posting it for us to enjoy, Joscho! 🥰👍

I think no one including Joscho and Richard did not expect such an outstanding Night Life performance from Rory

Ihr seid wahrscheinlich die einzigen Transatlantiker die mir gefallen werden 😊

Гениально все супер гитаристы!

Звук выше всех похвал!

That was... outstanding! Thanks for this gift!

NO TWO PEOPLE ARE BETTER TOGETHER THAN JOSCHO AND RICHARD. NO WAY. LIVE A LONG LIFE YOU TWO. NOT TO TAKE AWAY FROM RORY. WOW.

.....😮 WHAAAAAAAAAT!!???!?!?...I mean.....seriously.....SERIOUSLY.....gentlemen....GENTLEMEN.....thank you for all of your years of next level skill 《from the HIMALAYAS》that you all gave us in this wonderful...WONDERFUL concert. May all of you have only peace, love, and absolute happiness in your lives always. Be well...and thank you again for this wonderful experience... My word. 😲

beyone spectacular ... bravo !

Alle Drei sind die Besten, aber Joscho ist noch besser. Wundervoll!

Your Nuages is one of the greatest guitar pieces ever

Superb! Rory Hoffman is absolutely amazing! Thank you all for the beautiful music and the inspiration you bring to guitarists, and music lovers, across the world.

man I'm so addicted to this performance... probably half of these views are me at work!