My name is Ronnie Ciago. I was the drummer in this video. Hiram was fighting a bad cool at the time. We did the whole video in a few hours. No rehearsal, we just went in and did it..

Met him in the old Oberlin Inn restaurant back in the day, eating brunch following an electrifying concert at Finney Chapel the night before. Hugely influential, and always inspiring. R.I.P. Hiram Bullock. 🙏 Daniel

I knew him when he was fifteen, rail-thin, a Baltimore Polytechnic scholarship student playing bass in my brother's raucous band. He was fully self-possessed, headed somewhere, reading his surroundings, quiet. Just played bass with the local semi-talents. Last I saw him, maybe 1972, was the first time I saw him play guitar, actually mine, come to think of it - a maple neck sunburst Stratocaster - which he tried out using a quarter for a pick. Fluent and sophisticated, way above standard. This was before he went to Florida to study. Treated me kindly, warm, honest, almost like a colleague, which was gracious of him, but as I said, he knew what he was doing. He was younger than the rest of us, but still...we were just teenagers, and he was the real thing.

I miss Hiram... he had such a cool "guitar slinger" look when he was playing... plus his chops were so great. he seemed like one of those guys who had music just dripping out of his pores. RIP Hiram.

Those that know cool jazz are familiar with Hiram Bullock. This guy was the slickest guitarist that never really received his just due as far as a wider renown. However, when you listen to him speak and display his genius on his instrument you'll see that he's an absolute luminary. I rank him on the same plane as I've placed Jaco Pastorius, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, and Donny Hathaway. Legendary...R.I.P brother Hiram.

I was so bummed to hear about his passing. Hiram was a true virtuoso.

J'avais vu Hiram à Nice au festival de jazz (France) ,il dégageait une joie de jouer incroyable , un feeling magnifique...Je ne l'oublierais jamais....Il doit jouer avec les Anges dans le ciel maintenant...(rip) Merci Monsieur Hiram Bullock.

Didn't even know this video existed. BIG THANKS to uploader!! One of my favorite guitarists/musicians in general and definitely my favorite Instructional :-)))). What a character he was and I guess still is thru the music he left behind. Someone wrote this before but I'll repeat it, shame on you Guitar Player Magazine and Guitar World for not honor Hiram with one or more in dept articles on his work. You'll always be THE MAN! RIP HB

"When in doubt, flail" This guy was so smart and good. His sense of language is astonishing.

Hiram Bullock was one of the greats . He brought out the best of the musical guest on all the shows he was apart of .

Hiram Bullock was obviously a great guy.Although I had heard of him for a long time, I never had the opportunity to hear him play and/or talk about his music.That's where internet is a chance.I must admit I became an instant fan of the Man himself (certainly more than the guitar player I have to confess) right after the very first minutes of this video.

Wow. Hiram put on a master class here. So much you can learn from this video. Great player and musician.

This Man was a genius...!

Never knew Hiram studied with Pat. What a beautiful and honest soul. RIP brother.

I remember seeing Hiram with Sanborn at the Hammersmith Odeon. I was up in the circle at the end of the row, and at some point he disappeared from the stage and reappeared right beside me, swinging away in his red leather trousers - I'd never seen a guitarist using a radio mike before so I was well surprised! Hell of a guitar player and a great entertainer. RIP legend.

LOVE this!! Thanks for this. I can't tell you how much I love ( and miss ) Hiram. I never saw him but really love hearing his music.

,...........I really miss Hiram Bullock.........one of my all time favorite Guitar players.........Hiram could play anything .....any style.......and he could play it well........

One of my favorite players. Very sad what happened to him. I love his playing with Jaco on the Live in NYC tapes.

He truly had his own distinct style and sound. I saw him open up for Hiroshima back in 87 at the Beacon in NY. He killed it!!!

Fantastic video! Love this guy!

One of the great guitarists of the last fifty years. Amazing.

Have this on VHS. Now I can watch again. Thx for uploading it.

What a personality this guy has. Love it!

I was lucky hearing him live three times. A musical genius and my favorite guitar-player. Rest in peace, Hiram.

Thanks for posting this Ed! Hiram was a stellar player and I was a huge fan of his throughout the 80's!

That’ more than a cold, but 99% of the gifted brilliant guitarists on the planet could not impart 1% of the wisdom, insight, and guitar lesson that Hiram so generously, and so eloquently gives in this interview. Like a good friend trying to help you out. Thank you HB, RIP with the Creator.

waoou!! excellent !! when your guitar goes to the groove stratosphere

This dude was amazing. His tone was crazy.

RIP Hiram, when I first moved to NYC Hiram offered to give me guitar lessons. I had no ideal who he was I was like hell ya. He had pass on by the time I got around to work with him. What a great guitarist respect!

how can you not like this!

Thx for uploading because I only have it on VHS.

A master at his craft... Truly inspirational

The '90's' - it is interesting how the basic principles of good music never change much!

I've been a fan of Hiram's for many many years.He was such a brilliant player with a lust for life . Lots of great stuff on this video but it's a shame that Hiram is under the influence . Always be a legend. R.I.P.

Thanks for the upload.

Here Comes That Rainy Day at 5:00. Beautiful!

This is the first time I have been introduced to this Phenom! Dropping multiple musical knowledge bombs like a boss!

never heard of him...and I'm 51. Cool dude. I like how nonchalant he is about music...while actually masterfully knowledgeable. Those guys from University of Miami are no joke (Metheny, Morse, Timmons, Bullock, etc)

a great showman AND a great musician. very rare combination in my opinion to be so talented at both

dang that is one sweet sound you got there Hiram !!!

This video is absolutely inspirational!!! But my god is he high as F#%k. He makes 0zzy Osborne’s 80’s interview look sober. He can barely put words together, is starry eyed, keeps wiping his nose and sways around, but my god.... his playing is next level. RIP you amazing prototype that was never meant for mass production.

53:49 Hiram plays the main motif from (Chopin’s neighbor) Alkan’s Sonata op.33 1st Mvt. ‘Tres vite 20 ans”. !! Incredible

What a legend. 80s Blues jazz rock funk master, groove master, total badass. RIP. would love to see a face off of him and prince. One day in heaven

Thanx for the upload!

What a great talent. Smart guy. Thoughtful. He worked with the best there is.

what an incredible talent ... seems like someone fun to hang with and burn one and Jam... very informative video.. thanx for the post... Miriam you will be missed...love u man!

One of the BEST!

"Hunt & Peck" ... Skank ... LOL ... what a trip to see this after so many years. Miss this man big time ...!!

I found the video useful and the interviewer did a good job getting Hiram to explain his methods. He was a monster talent and losing him so early was a shame. Saw him live with David Sanborn and most of the Night Music band in August 1988. I think Teri Lynn Carrington was the drummer with Don Alias doing percussion.

love his solo on Stings version of Little Wing. just epic... once in a life time Music brotha 👍🏽

He's high as fuck, but he is a monster talent.

Hiram was an awesome force of nature! RIP

Such nuance in everything he played!! 16:20 - his pick position working with his wah - to keep clarity, total package! I still study his licks, just can't execute them!!

Awesome!! He’s one of the best!

god bless you hiram

He and Jaco are the blazing meteors of the 70s. Steve Jordan speaks warmly of him, but not without sadness. He was an astonishing player.

Music is about feeling..that's what is about. HB...inspiration,desperation...HB

Very soulful musician. Mike Stern is very influenced by Hiram. Genius!

I saw Hiram live at the Nashville NAMM show and he was GREAT!!!!!! Played barefooted!!!!!I talked to his bass player Steve and was really nice.MONSTER!!!

I have his first Signatur-Guitar since 2006 . Bought from my Guitar -Teacher. It is to use for allmost all Genres. Except Metal and Jazz I would say. Im an Amateure Musician with like 12 Gigs a year but practeicing nearly every Day.

Thanks a lot! my old VHS! where he was totally wasted ;)

Great All in one guitar

Hiram = Hi hat, 16 beat, funky and groove!!

Thank you for sharing this video. (y) :-)

Oh my gosh I remember when chorus was the overdrive of the Jazz Guitarist it was everywhere

He's playing guitar and piano I love it

I knew of Hiram as a late show band member. He had shoes then. Seriously another great player gone way to soon.

The creativity of jazz enhanced with a little THC by the way he speaks, cool man!

Bill Hicks did a great job with the interview.

I think of this more so to be rock and roll than to be groove music. Then again a lot has changed in music since the 90's. Still a great instructional!

excellent !!

Master!

Finally...Thank you!

Him and Jonathan DuBose Jr are my two favorite guitarist of all time

I'm so glad this exists! I'm gonna study my ass off! Imagine Mike stern as a room mate! 😳🤘💜

I really miss Hiram, what a cat...so amazing.

I saw him live with Al Jarreau. Top Guitarist. 💎

Out standings

NYC LEGEND.

Yes I had heard Hiram play on Sting's Little Wing cover...

I am a big fan of Hiram. Him and Mike Stern had some similarities. BLUES base and chromatic principles. I saw him with Dave Sanborn at the ST. LUCIA JAZZ FEST before his passing. He must have weighed over 300 pounds, ran up and down the stage barefoot with beach trunks and a Hawaiian shirt on. I was mesmerized by his playing. He was a real showman. Also, well educated musically etc... YOU WILL BE MISSED HIRAM.

Informative and emotive... :)

I am Guille from Argentina, Hiram, Ronnie "master of universe"

He answered an email from me a long time ago. I asked about his influences and the said this in this order, Mozart, Cannonball, Cream

First time I have seen this. He is loaded ! I saw him with Marcus Miller shortly before he passed away and I was shocked at how much weight he gained. He was like 300 lbs plus.

The bass player is awsome!

Between this and the Emily Remler instructional, who was more strung out?

oua a great great player ! listen to one of his last gig , with the orchestra , hendrix tribute ! its crazy ! and of course with sanborn and alone !

His Guitar has been "Played" and it is still going...!!!!!

I recorded the Hiram Bullock tribute after he passed, with many of the musicians influenced by him, Will Lee and Oz Noy, it was my introduction to who Hiram was.

My favorite part, around 16:06: "I wonder if you could demonstrate some of that "WakaChaka" rhythm thing you do on the funk thing coming out from New-York city." Now, that's some world-class interviewing skills -- we all understand what he's referring to without being too technical, Haha!

That bass player's bass is high as fu*k. Damn, Gina!

Damn the bass drives ...

Helluva player...always played interesting, moving lines.

nice feel ciago

Genius

heads up Taz Niederauer...you got that my man

one of the coolest friendly people youll ever want to meet..Ive gone into NYcity since the 70s to catch him in action, BB kings seventh ave so...Tocacco Rd....We unfortunately lost him in 08..After he passed,.I attended a wonderful tribute to him near union sq,attended by Will Lee and co. ,sat in front of Narada Michael Walden...video and musical performances...a few pics i took of him were displayed...it was an amazing event on a sad day...i'll never forget a guy who was so much of my musical enjoyment over the years...No one did i ever wanna see more live than Hiram..Your neck never stopped moving...The groove man was infectious!...and a truly underated singer.

Teen Town as a cover just wow!

RIP. The world became a lot less cooler the day Hiram Bullock died. :-| Well.... At least we have videos and a giant body of work to enjoy....