Tabah "Escalators"

New song, from Tabah, one of my brother Charlie's bands.  This tune, is called "Escalators".  Check it out.

Harvey Mason "Fantazia"

Cool track, by legendary drummer, Harvey Mason, circa 1977.  This is called "Fantazia", and it features:

Arrangements: Harvey Mason (horns) & Dave Grusin (rhythm)

Dave Grusin: electric piano
Anthony Jackson: bass, bass solo
Lee Ritenour: guitar, guitar solo
Ronnie Foster: Mini Moog, Mini Moog solo
Ian Underwood: synthesizer
Bill Watrous & Dick "Slide" Hyde: trombones
Chuck Finley, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, & Kenny Mason: trumpets
Harvey Mason: drums, percussion
Steve Forman: drums, percussion

Miles Davis "Hannibal"

Miles Davis on trumpet, Kenny Garrett, on alto saxophone, David Sanborn on alto saxophone, Joe "Foley" McCreary, on lead bass, Adam Holzman, on synthesizers, Marcus Miller on bass, Ricky Wellman on drums, and Don Alias on percussion, play the tune, "Hannibal" on the Night Music with David Sanborn TV program, circa 1989.

Tempest "Foyers of Fun"

Released, in 1973, this tune, brings together, psychedelic rock, and fusion jazz, in a way.  The group is called Tempest and features Allan Holdsworth on guitar.  Here's the whole band lineup.

Allan Holdsworth: guitar, violin, & vocals
Paul Williams: keyboards, guitar, & vocals
Mark Clarke: bass, keyboards, & vocals
Jon Hiseman: drums

The song is called "Foyers of Fun".  Check it out.

First Look: Fare Thee Well "West L.A. Fadeaway"

Check this out.  Happy Thanksgiving!  Truly thankful, for music, to make our crazy world, a better place.  Here is "West L.A. Fadeaway" from the upcoming DVD of the Grateful Dead 50th Anniversary reunion shows.  The band lineup:

Bob Weir: guitar, vocals
Trey Anastasio: lead guitar, vocals
Jeff Chimenti: Hammond B3 organ, Rhodes piano, Clavinet, & other electric keyboards
Bruce Hornsby: piano, vocals
Phil Lesh: bass, vocals
Bill Kreutzmann: drums
Mickey Hart: drums

Pink Floyd documentaries

A couple of great documentaries on Pink Floyd.  Check them out.

The Pink Floyd Story.  Which One's Pink? is the title of one.  Not sure of the title of the second documentary on the band. 

Butch Trucks Talks Music After Allman Brothers, And The Farewell Tour That Never Happened

An interview, with former drummer for the Allman Brothers Band, Butch Trucks.

http://liveforlivemusic.com/features/butch-trucks-talks-music-after-allman-brothers-and-the-farewell-tour-that-never-happened/

David "Fuze" Fiuczynski & John Medeski "Vog"

From their 1994 record, "Lunar Crush" here are David "Fuze" Fiuczynski on guitar, and John Medeski on Hammond organ, with the track, "Vog".  The full quartet band lineup is:

David "Fuze" Fiuczynski - guitar
John Medeski - keyboards
Fima Ephron - acoustic/electric bass
Jojo Mayer, Gene Lake - drums

Take a wild ride, and dig this jam!

The Man And The Mistakes That 'Invented Rock 'n' Roll'

An interview, with music historian, Peter Guralnick, about the great record producer at Sun Records, in Memphis, Tennessee.  Sam Phillips.

http://www.npr.org/2015/11/23/457083328/the-man-and-the-mistakes-that-invented-rock-n-roll

Maceo Parker "The Chicken"

Another version of "The Chicken", done by saxophonist, Maceo Parker, and his band.  The band lineup is:

Bill Stewart: drums
Rodney Jones: guitar
Larry Goldings: Hammond organ & keyboards
Maceo Parker: alto saxophone
Pee Wee Ellis: tenor saxophone
Fred Wesley: trombone

Pat Metheny & The Metropole Orchestra "Are You Going With Me?"

From a 2003 performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland, here's Pat Metheny and The Metropole Orchestra, playing "Are You Going With Me?"

Jaimoe's Jasssz Band (feat. Jack Pearson), "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed"

Another stellar rendition of the Allman Brothers Band's classic, jazz fusion instrumental, "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed", done here, by Jaimoe and his Jasssz Band at the 2015 Peach Music Festival, at Montage Mountain, in Scranton, Pennsylvania.  This particular version, features the tandem guitar work, of Junior Mack, and, special guest, (former Allman Brothers Band guitarist, for two years), Jack Pearson.

The Grateful Dead & Duane Allman "Dark Star"/"Spanish Jam", 1970

Duane and Gregg Allman both sit in, with the Grateful Dead, and Fleetwood Mac's Peter Green, joins in on guitar, later on, in this jam, circa 1970.  A medley of "Dark Star" and "Spanish Jam".

Mike Bloomfield & Nick Gravenites "Blues on a Westside"

Check out this horn laden blues instrumental, from Mike Bloomfield and Nick Gravenites, called "Blues On A Westside".  16 minutes, of bliss!  Dig it!

Anderson Ponty Band "Re-Remembering Molecules"

A cut by the Anderson Ponty Band.  This is a song called "Re-Remembering Molecules" from the "Better Late Than Never" record.  The featured musicians:

Jon Anderson - lead vocals, guitars
Jean-Luc Ponty - violin
Jamie Glaser - guitars
Wally Minko - keyboards
Baron Browne - bass
Rayford Griffin - drums, percussion

Kevin Eubanks & Stanley Jordan "Morning Sun"

Great duet by two heavy hitters of modern jazz guitar.  Here's Kevin Eubanks and Stanley Jordan, with the track, "Morning Sun".

Steve Khan & Donald Fagen "Reflections"

A cool cover of Thelonius Monk's "Reflections" as played by Steve Khan on guitar, and Donald Fagen, on synthesizers.

Idris Muhammad “Loran’s Dance”

Drummer, Idris Mohammad, with "Loran's Dance" from his 1974 "Power of Soul" record.  The band line up features some heavy hitters.

Idris Muhammad – drums

Grover Washington Jr. – tenor / soprano saxophone

Randy Brecker – trumpet, flugelhorn

Bob James – keyboards

Joe Beck – guitar

Gary King – bass

Ralph MacDonald – percussion

Freddie Hubbard "Red Clay"

The title track to trumpeter Freddie Hubbard's 1970 recording of the same name, here's "Red Clay", featuring an all-star quintet.

Freddie Hubbard - trumpet
Herbie Hancock - piano
Lenny White - drums
Ron Carter - bass
Joe Henderson - saxophone

Grant Green & Hubert Laws "Creature"

Check out the jazzy, slow blues shuffle, of Grant Green and Hubert Laws' tune, "Creature" from a record called "The Main Attraction", released in the breakout year for fusion jazz... 1976.  The band lineup is:

Grant Green - guitar
Burt Collins, Jon Faddis - trumpet
Sam Burtis - trombone
Hubert Laws - flute
Michael Brecker, Joe Farrell - tenor saxophone
Ronnie Cuber - baritone saxophone
Don Grolnick - electric piano, clavinet
Steve Khan - rhythm guitar
Will Lee - electric bass
Andy Newmark - drums
Carlos Charles - conga, percussion
Sue Evans - percussion

Remembering Berry Oakley | Allman Brothers Band 1972

Bonus post.  Continuing to remember the legacy of Berry Oakley (original Allman Brothers Band bassist).

http://www.jambase.com/Articles/127028/Remembering-Berry-Oakley-Allman-Brothers-Band-1972?utm_content=buffer0417c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Allman Brothers Band (feat. Trey Anastasio) "Franklin's Tower"

Check this out.  A jam from the 2014 Wanee Festival, in Live Oak, Florida, on The Grateful Dead's "Franklin's Tower", featuring The Allman Brothers Band, and Phish's Trey Anastasio.

First Listen: The Grateful Dead, 'Fare Thee Well'

Bonus post alert!  The Grateful Dead's final five shows, known as "Fare Thee Well", will be a live album!

http://www.npr.org/2015/11/11/455324107/first-listen-the-grateful-dead-fare-thee-well?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nprmusic&utm_term=music&utm_content=2037

Mose Allison "Your Mind Is On Vacation"

Bonus post.  Happy Birthday to jazz pianist, Mose Allison. Here he is, with a trio, on PBS Soundstage, circa 1975, performing his tune "Your Mind Is On Vacation." 

Allen Toussaint "On Your Way Down"

Continuing to remember Allen Toussaint, and his legacy, with a great song of his, that has also been covered by Little Feat, called "On Your Way Down". 

In Memoriam: Allen Toussaint

We celebrate, and remember, the legendary New Orleans songwriter, pianist, and producer, Allen Toussaint, who has passed away, at age 77 due to a heart attack, while on a European tour.  Rest In Peace, Allen Toussaint.  There was a movie about his career, posted here, some time ago.  Worth revisiting.

http://jazztimes.com/articles/170240-new-orleans-legend-allen-toussaint-dies-at-77

Here he is in a live performance, in Tokyo, Japan.  Also, check out the January 2015 archive of this blog, and you will find, a video, of a full length interview, with the man himself.

Wayne Krantz "Don't Tell Me"

From his 1990 debut album "Signals", here is jazz fusion guitarist, Wayne Krantz, with the track titled "Don't Tell Me".

Written Over 100 Years Ago, 'A Man of Constant Sorrow' is still a hit today

This song, is over a century old, and is still, a timeless piece of American music.

http://countryrebel.com/blogs/videos/74845827-written-over-100-years-ago-a-man-of-constant-sorrow-is-still-a-hit-today?a=dk&var=ConstantSorrow-THC

Jimi Hendrix "Ezy Rider"

From 'Cry of Love' and 'First Rays of the New Rising Sun', recorded December 18, 1969 and January 20, 1970 at The Record Plant, with Jimi Hendrix, Billy Cox, and Buddy Miles on drums getting percussion help from Billy Armstrong and back up vocals from Steve Winwood and Chris Wood (of Traffic!), here comes "Ezy Ryder".

Bill Evans "Conversations With Myself" album

Check out Bill Evans' 1963 record entitled "Conversations With Myself", recorded on the same piano used by Canadian classical pianist, Glenn Gould, who became one of the best known classical musicians of the 20th century.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conversations_with_Myself

...and

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Gould

The track listing includes some standards written by other artists and a couple written by Evans himself.

1. Round Midnight (Thelonius Monk cover)
2. How About You (Burton Lane & Ralph Freed)
3. Spartacus Love Theme (Alex North)
4. Blue Monk (Thelonius Monk)
5. Stella By Starlight (Victor Young & Ned Washington)
6. Hey There (Richard Adler & Jerry Ross)
7. N.Y.C.'s No Lark (Bill Evans)
8. Just You, Just Me (Jesse Greer & Raymond Klages)
9. Bemsha Swing (Denzel Best & Thelonius Monk)
10. A Sleepin' Bee (Harold Arlen & Truman Capote)

Three Frank Gambale albums "Thunder from Down Under", "The Great Explorers", & "Absolutely Live In Poland"

Check out this playlist of Frank Gambale albums, via YouTube.  Three albums, and 31 songs in all.  The albums are indeed the ones listed in the post title, including "Thunder From Down Under", The Great Explorers", and "Absolutely Live In Poland".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASh1kPjJNk4&index=1&list=PLhKNzXT18J6sdKEXSN_GF9hREIeeTrKbI

Arturo Sandoval "A Night In Tunisia"

One more, for Friday.  Happy Birthday, to trumpet maestro, Arturo Sandoval.  Here he is, playing Dizzy Gillespie's "A Night In Tunisia" with the U.S. Air Force Band, just before Veteran's Day, in 2011.

Duane Allman & John Hammond, 1970

A four song medley by John Hammond and Duane Allman.  Check this out.  Songs include "Shake For Me", "Cryin' For My Baby", "I'm Leavin' You" and, "You'll Be Mine".

MVP (The Mark Varney Project) "Elegant People"

Check out more awesome jazz fusion/funk.  This is a group called MVP (The Mark Varney Project).  However, Varney, is the producer of the record, along with bassist, Jimmy Earl, and thus, his name, is on it.  The album is a collaboration between three fusion guitarists.  Frank Gambale, Shawn Lane, and Brett Garsed.  Wayne Shorter (the great saxophonist), wrote this composition, called "Elegant People".  It is the sixth cut on the album, which itself, is entitled "Centrifugal Funk".  The band features:

Frank Gambale - lead guitar (solo)
Steve Tavaglione - sax (solo)
Mike O'Neill - rhythm guitar
Freddy Ravel - keyboards
Jimmy Earl - bass
Joey Heredia - drums
Kevin Ricard - percussion

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrifugal_Funk

Larry Coryell, Badi Assad, & John Abercrombie "Three Guitars"

The title, says it all on this one.  Awesome piece, on classical and acoustic guitars.  The trio of Larry Coryell, Badi Assad, and John Abercrombie.

Jaco Pastorius - Trilogue, 1976

Live in Berlin, Germany, circa 1976, it is jazz bass virtuoso, Jaco Pastorius, along with Albert Mangelsdorff on trombone, and Alphonse Mouzon, on drums.  Here is the set list.

1. Foreign Fun
2. Accidental Meeting
3. Zores Mores
4. Trilogue
5. Portrait of Tracy
6. Trio Song
7. Ant Steps on an Elephant's Toe

David Sanborn, Ricky Peterson, & Richard Patterson "Smile"

David Sanborn on alto saxophone, Ricky Peterson on Rhodes piano, and Richard Patterson on bass, play the standard, "Smile".

John McLaughlin "Being You Being Me"

A track from John McLaughlin's latest record, "Black Light", released in 2015.  The instrumental is called "Being You Being Me".