Tedeschi Trucks Band - Leavin' Trunk (with Taj Mahal & Jerry Douglas) 

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!!!

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.

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

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

Taj is an American treasure

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

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

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

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.

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

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!!

I love the smile from Derek the whole playing. 😁

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

God Bless Taj Mahal

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

Results of a handful of talented,like minded individuals come together for the sole purpose of coming together. How lucky am i to be privy to this master class?

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.

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

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

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

“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 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 RU-vid.

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.

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

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

watch`n that made my whole damn day!

The limescale has just been scraped off my soul!

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.

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

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

I've still got my Taj Mahal vinyl LP....but films like this are what RU-vid is for! Love and music, not hate and fighting.

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

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

This makes my soul happy!

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

This is music at its finest.

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 >

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!

One of the best things on the internet !

Beautiful, divine, wonderful this is the Blues

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

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

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

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

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!😁☝️✨🎤📯

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Just saw Taj at Jazz Alley in Seattle. Most fun I've ever had at a concert. He's a must see live act

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

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

This is just wonderful! The original version with Ry Cooder on the first Taj Mahal album stopped me in my tracks when it first appeared! Thats where the Allman's nicked 'Statesboro Blues' from!

This is pure magic. Food for my soul.

The best of the best right here

I could watch this all day.

School of groove right here folks...

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

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

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.

Watched/listened to this more than anything on youtube - and it’s not close. ❤❤❤

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

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 🙏

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

Love that the most replayed part of this video is the beginning, cuz it's brilliant all the way thru and the only thing to do is start it over again

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

Without a doubt, one of the best things I've ever heard or seen! That's a room full of talent right there. Drumsticks on a coffee table and a beer can for a cymbal...

this calibre of musicians have such a heavenly life. God bless you all 💖

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

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.

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

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

Caught TTB at The Fabulous Fox Theater in Saint Louis. Absolutely fabulous! What a treat to see a group of very talented musicians rehearsing for a show and looking so happy doing it. Love Taj.

Soul music incardinated

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.

Taj is a national treasure.

this just makes you smile from ear to ear.

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

His voice is so powerful and amazing, Taj's voice is beautiful and powerful, it brings tears to my eyes.

Pure gold. Putting it together before playing together on stage. You know they are loving playing with Taj. They just went to the school of Taj.

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

Taj is so damn cool. I've seen him twice and they were both awesome shows. my dad just saw tedeschi trucks band not too long ago. still not over it.

This makes me happy!!!

Amazing!! 💕 Love, love, love this!

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

Legendary folks and guitar switches.

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

PLEASE do more of these with the masters...I can't watch this too many times!!!

WHAT A JAM! Been listening to Taj for 40 years. He just keeps getting better. And he makes people around him better. He certainly is but why he is not widely recognized as an American treasure..........

This is so epic! Many layers of greatness! TAJ MAHAL ❤❤❤

Taj makes me smile legend!!