This, to me, is one of the best bit of film on the internet. I check in and watch and listen to it from time to time, it lifts my spirit so high, it's gorgeous hearted people doing their thing, love it so much. Love Taj but love them all actually.

Taj Mahal does not get the respect he deserves. Living legend!!!

When Taj Mahal is in the room, EVERYONE ELSE is playing back up.

there are some extraordinarily bizarre and depressing corners of KZfaq, but dang, when you stumble across the diamond in the rough like this, its fantastic....

Love when everyone else in the room just lights up when Taj gets into it. When everyone is that good and been performing with so many different people and still look like kids in a candy store, you know the guys fantastic.

Forgive me if I've said this before, but NOBODY has more devastating timing than Taj. Ever. Maybe Miles. This is a masterclass in groove, with virtuoso students.

Holy Shit! Literally. This is no mere throwaway jam. This is as real as it gets. Taj takes the lead, TTB lays down the irresistible groove, and Jerry puts the icing on the cake. You can find other stuff this good, but you can't find anything better.

Taj is an American treasure

i love how they cant keep from occasionally grinning ear to ear cuz they're have so much fun

I started my day watching this. What a GREAT way to get going ! Taj and Tedeshi Trucks. Dosen't get much better

Been listen to Taj for 40 yrs. I can't ever get enough!

This is priceless. I never get tired of watching this video. Taj singing and playing his harp with such a talented group of musicians.

How badass would it have been to be in that room that night....there is NO SHOW bigger than Taj...and how about DT keeping that "fiddlin' groove" going with the slide. This is happy music if there ever was some.

How in the world is it possible for someone to NOT like this. Love it.

“Hello, Front Desk? Yes, this is 317, there is a lot of music coming out of 315. No, no, no just ask them to put a mic on the vocalist! Good night!”

"I ain't never seen no whiskey...the blues made me sloppy drunk" - Priceless

This is good. Real good. Goosebump good. There are no words to truly describe how good this is.

This video is so fucking amazing, thank you to the universe for allowing it to exist.

I swear I've listened to this 20 times today. Love the trucks. But this is extra special.

What a room full of talent,Taj,Derek,Susan, and Jerry Douglas.

I love the smile from Derek the whole playing. 😁

Taj Mahal is a national treasure... lord that man is BAD!

What an experience for all you young folks!! Duane Allman said, He ain't just a man ya'll, he's a lesson in how to live!!!" So true!! He made me paint my mailbox blue!!

It is an absolute blessing to be able to see the process of this band learning songs like this. It's a look behind the scenes of what makes that band so damn good. I would honestly pay for a stream just to watch the band totally stripped down to basics like in this vid. For whatever reason, I feel like they can reach even higher highs/peaks just by using a simple backstage green room setup just like this. Because of that, their pre-show rehearsal vids like this one on youtube show them being able to completely harness the innate, raw musical power that they all possess, and be able to turn that into incredible music in any situation, whether the drummers are playing the coffee table and maracas, the vocals not amplified at all (but still cut through amazingly), or even derek playing through a really small combo amp, this music is still 100% as effective for communicating the feeling or message of a song like this, and can reach down to an even deeper part of your soul. When this band is stripped back just like this, you can guarantee that magic will totally happen.

I don't know what's better - how great Taj is here or how much fun everyone else looks like they're having. It's great seeing Taj come full circle with the soul of the ABB-all they needed to do was follow up with Statesboro Blues. Really makes you glad for KZfaq.

One of the best jams I've ever heard. Amazing.

Taj... holy shit. Of that era/generation I put Dylan, Taj Mahal, and Keith on a pedestal. Giants. Living legends, as of today.

God Bless Taj Mahal

Wow!!! The finest jewelers, the luckiest prospectors, the smartest Alchemist could never make gold that fine. Amazing.

Haven't watched this in about a year. Still one of the most joyous videos on the internet. Just the pleasure they all take in the process - GENIUS Derek Trucks completely happy to give way to Taj. Love it.

I've been watching this every day for the past "I don't know how long" and it still just brings a smile to my face.

Just another reason why I LOVE TRB!! as if I needed one!!

could you imagine ever in your life stumbling in on a session like this. holy moly.....

This could never be reproduced .... stage or tape.....blows me away

What a freaking clinic! Taj Mahal teaching Jerry Douglas, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and company how it's done. My guitar teacher lamented to me once that talent is the cheapest commodity in the industry, which I can agree with to a point. But still, there are masters in the game and that room is filled with them. I mean come on, when's the last time you saw Jerry Douglas smiling from ear to ear? I can't get enough of this.

Year 2022, ageless! I wiil never be the same!!!!

Whoever is filming... please keep doing these fly on the wall videos of rehearsal.

Blues is not gonna get better than this. Discovered Taj Mahal today and blues got me sloppy drunk, listened to this 20 times in the last 24 hours

The limescale has just been scraped off my soul!

The 1....... Been a Taj fan since the seventies...this is why I remain......The Syncopation..The Groove!!! The Soul!!! . The Annointed !!! Where's my guitar.??? Taj always makes me want to Jam... Never fails!!! Thank you HSCF...wherever you are >

You cannot teach vocal "tone" quality or a true passion for the music. Taj has both in spades.

Amazing!!!! TTB and Taj together. It doesn't get any better than that!!

This makes my soul happy!

Absolutely love the looks and smiles on Derek's face ! We are so very lucky!!

One of the best things on the internet !

watch`n that made my whole damn day!

This is the soul of music !! This is so uplifting !! thank you all - Taj is a genius, Derek is Derek Trucks ! , Susan is a goddess, the drummers need only a tin can , a shaker and the table - this is the genuine deal , listening a second time with my eyes closed - brilliant stuff - just love the way Derek and Taj and everyone works together- just love it 🎼🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌏✌️👏👏👏🎼 thanks for sharing and posting 🙏

I love how Taj describes the energy and feeling of music.. I could never put into words but completely relate.. chase and make the feeling! Spread great cheer!😁☝️✨🎤📯

I am in my fifties and my first musical memory is Taj Mahal packing his leaving trunk. I feel privileged to be alive at the same time as Taj Mahal.

THIS IS JUST AWESOME HERE, THE CALIBER OF PEOPLE HERE, THE MUSIC, THE BEST SONG OF MINE OF TAJ, COUSIN FIGEL

Love how Derek just smiles at Taj he's a legend

Beautiful, divine, wonderful this is the Blues

no words. pure astounding greatness. good Lord, what a clip.

It's over it's gone.. but l'm still there..what a session..great ensemble...amazing..

For Gods sake, this is “just” a back stage jam…..and Taj Mahal is working a sweat up! Jerry Douglas is a star here…..l.l.see him in the UK in Celtic Connections..pure genius. This is just pure gold.

Soul music incardinated

Must have watched this a thousand times! Just doesn't get any better.

What could possibly compel someone to give this a thumb's down? It's magnificent!

Susan's face when he starts singing says it all!!!

The way he hits those punches.....truly a wonder Mr. Taj Mahal!!!! Love it!!!!

There is no way not to grin, ear to ear, at this performance. And they are all in the groove with the Big Man on this one!

When the Master commands you to drop that beat you’d better be ready! This is amazing ❤

Deffinately A National treasure. !Have enjoyed Taj for 50 years. Nobody like him

Holy shit ..if you can stay still and dislike this .your soul is dead my friends. ..amazing ..

Taj is a national treasure.

This is music at its finest.

Many have tried to copy it, but no one can lay down a groove like Taj!

HUGE THANK YOU to the person that recorded this and POSTED IT for US Music Lovers and Fans !!!!!!!! this kinda behind the Seans song perp an ABSOLUTELY Fascinating

School of groove right here folks...

Taj still got it, would love to see him live his first two albums are some of the best ever !

Thanks for opening the door a little and letting us in.😉

I have died and gone to Heaven. Amazing. Play it over and over for an hour now. So much talent in one room. I must be dead. We will meet on the Isle of Avalon. Peace.

Legendary folks and guitar switches.

Daddy, is this what they call a fuckin' jam?

The best of the best right here

I have watched this 150 times and Taj gets left hangin every time.

When my kid asks me for a drum set I am going to get them two sticks, a small coffee table, and a can of sprite and tell them to call me when they are better than this guy.

Always felt this was the best way to find the groove.......... small room, a few friends....... and a little magic. So sweet!

Taj makes me smile legend!!

And that's how a classic tune is done... Livingroom style

This is pure magic. Food for my soul.

The song is great...the players are great...But the best thing is watching everyone having such a great time with Mr. Taj......

That's what you call "feel." The smiles flashing around the room say it all.

That was freakin' beautiful!!! Love Taj Mahal... Been a fan since the ";Ol' Folks at Home" album came out, love Linin' Track and Stagger Lee. So many great albums over the years, must have been 17 or 18 first time I heard him. Bravo TTB!

I just keep coming back to watch this video. Thanks a lot for posting this masterpiece.

Taj and Jerry Douglas with TTB. Love it!! 💜

I have to see this genius before he dies. Love you Taj.

I forget Taj Mahal every now and then. 1st saw him in the 60's when I was young. Blew my mind then and now

Awesome! That's America at its best! With more of that we'd have a lot better World!

Pure love!❤this is what real music sounds like!

Beautiful .. no ego's .. real music .. timeless..

So much to love about this, but today it's the sheer joy of Derek Trucks in getting to be a sideman.

I could watch this all day.

This is the preshow show... the one everyone wants to be part of.. thanks so much for this... love love love them ALL

How on earth dare anyone dislike this music !!!! .... :) this man has the funk and soul of oneness !

Once he gets deep into that groove ,there ain't no stopping him.

Lord have mercy.. Taj's singin and jus the whole groove, man.Dereck and Suzanne ,just look at their faces when they first start up,headin for my slide right now.

Oh, to have been a fly on the wall in that room! Wow...

that was so good transfering the grove to the band and seeing them respond and get the feeling

This makes me happy!!!