Jubu Smith Breaks Down His Most Iconic Guitar Parts

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:11:02 +0000

Jubu Smith is arguably the most influential and prolific R&B session guitarist. His signature style of playing landed him recording and touring gigs with Tony! Toni! Toné!, Alicia Keys, and many more record-topping artists. Today, we’re sitting down with Jubu to reflect on his career, hear interesting session stories, and talk about the gear he used to create his signature sound.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 Jubu Plays “Anniversary” by Tony! Toni! Toné!
03:07 The Story Behind “Anniversary”
07:48 Jubu’s Impact on R&B Music
08:58 Recording on “It Never Rains (in Southern California)”
14:04 Jubu’s Main Stratocaster
22:52 Jubu Plays “It Never Rains (in Southern California)”
27:26 What Gear Are We Using Today?
28:08 Jubu’s Experience Working on Sessions
31:58 The Story Behind “Me and You” by Tony! Toni! Toné!
39:45 Jubu Plays “Me and You”
44:07 Sweetwater Gear Exchange
44:55 More on Recording with Tony! Toni! Toné!
48:38 Recording “Lay Your Head on My Pillow” by Tony! Toni! Toné!
52:38 Jubu Plays “Lay Your Head on My Pillow”
58:52 Vertex Ultraphonix Overdrive
59:59 Jubu’s Musical Influences
01:02:44 Jubu’s Work with Alicia Keys
01:06:11 Jubu Plays “Diary” by Alicia Keys
01:10:48 The Rig Doctor Pedalboard Services
01:11:41 What is Alicia Keys Like?
01:12:34 Jubu’s Band “Legally Blynd”
01:20:53 Reflecting on Photos From Jubu’s Career
01:28:25 Thanks for Watching!

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CREDITS
Host/Producer: Mason Marangella
Guest: Jubu Smith
Videographer: Nico Sotomayor
Video Editing: Mason Mejia
Co-Production/Design: Mason Mejia
Audio Editing: Hunter Harrison
Audio Engineer: Neil Godbole