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 recordtopping 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
CoProduction/Design: Mason Mejia
Audio Editing: Hunter Harrison
Audio Engineer: Neil Godbole

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