Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit "Whipping Post"

At the Beacon Theater in New York City, the spiritual home of the Allman Brothers Band for the last quarter century of their career, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit paid tribute to Gregg Allman after his passing with a phenomenally moving version of "Whipping Post".  Check this out.  The video begins within some of the last verses of the song, that are such poignant pieces of poetry of a tortured soul, that Gregg wrote, who he was living through that situation.  The 400 Unit's show at the Beacon took place last Friday night, June 23rd. 

Sonny Landreth Album Premiere: 'Recorded Live in Lafayette'

Whenever an artist plays a hometown show, there’s a little more juice in the air. Sonny Landreth’s soon-to-be-released Recorded Live in Lafayette was tracked at the Acadiana Center for the Arts, not far from the bars and clubs where the pioneering slide guitarist cut his teeth, and you can feel the crowd’s energy reflected in the music. Recorded over the course of three nights, the double live album features Landreth’s working trio of bassist David Ranson and drummer Brian Brignac, as well as keyboardist Steve Conn and guitarist Sam Broussard.

https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/25868-sonny-landreth-album-premiere-recorded-live-in-lafayette?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PGN%20-%20062717&utm_term=PG%20Weekly

David Sancious "Forest of Feelings"

The title track to David Sancious' 1975 record "Forest of Feelings".  The band lineup is:

David Sancious – All keyboards, all guitars, chimes, percussion
Gerald Carboy - Bass
Ernest (Boom) Carter – Drums

Grover Washington Jr. "Mr. Magic"

Grover Washington Jr. performs his tune "Mr. Magic" in concert in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 27th, 1981 (so, this exact date, 36 years ago), with his band including:

Grover Washington Jr.: tenor saxophone
Eric Gale: guitar
Richard Tee: Rhodes piano
Paul Griffin: synthesizer
Anthony Jackson: bass
Steve Gadd: drums
Ralph MacDonald: percussion

Steve and Ralph get a percussion solo in the middle of the tune.  This is a good one!

Rest In Peace, Grover Washington Jr.  He passed away in December of 1999.  Washington Jr. is one of the artists who was at the forefront of the modern "smooth jazz" movement, along with other artists such as George Benson, John Klemmer, David Sanborn, Bob James, Chuck Mangione, Dave Grusin, Herb Alpert, and Spyro Gyra.

Jane Bunnett & Maqueque: NPR Tiny Desk Concert

July 12, 2016 by FELIX CONTRERAS • Jane Bunnett knows a few things about Cuban music. She and her husband, trumpeter Larry Kramer, have been traveling to the island from their home base of Toronto for more than 30 years. They've collaborated with musicians there, as well as back home in Canada and on tours around the globe.

So it should come as no surprise that when Bunnett chose to perform with some of the top young women musicians from the island, she'd choose some of the best of their generation. As you can sense from this video, the members of Maqueque are conservatory-trained, but also schooled in Afro-Cuban tradition.

If you want to hear what Cuba sounds like today, then be sure to listen. It's a pleasure to watch and listen as Jane Bunnett and Maqueque share their passion with the world.

Jane Bunnett & Maqueque is available now:
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/jan...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Jane-Bunnett-M...

Set List:
"Little Feet"
"Maqueque"
"25 New Moves"

Gary Willis "Bent"

The title track (third in the song order), to his 1998 album of the same name, here is jazz fusion bassist Gary Willis with his tune "Bent" featuring Scott Kinsey on keyboards, Steve Tavaglione on EWI, and Dennis Chambers on drums.

Vulfpeck (feat. Trey Anastasio) "Rango"

Check out Vulfpeck featuring Trey Anastasio on lead guitar, jamming on "Rango" at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado, that took place almost a month back, on May 31st.  

Tedeschi Trucks Band Gives Update on Kofi Burbridge's Health, Names Replacement For Summer Dates

Multi instrumentalist Carey Frank will tour with Tedeschi Trucks Band for their summer tour, while Kofi Burbridge recovers.

http://liveforlivemusic.com/news/tedeschi-trucks-band-kofi-burbridge-health-keyboardist/

In Memoriam: Jimmy Nalls

We remember the late, great guitarist for the jazz fusion/boogie rock band Sea Level, Jimmy Nalls, who passed away yesterday.  To honor his legacy, yours truly presents Sea Level's performance at the Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey, 40 years ago, on February 11th, 1977.

This is good quality and a very rare video of the original quartet. Its also surprisingly in color, making it one of the earliest (if not the earliest) Passaic concerts shot in color.

The set list:

1. Tidal Wave
2. Rain In Spain
3. Shake A Leg
4. Hideaway
5. Scarborough Fair
6. Hot 'Lanta
7. Lawman
8. Tuning
9. Country Fool
10. Statesboro Blues (incomplete)

Encore:

11. I'm Ready

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10BfFjk7LLE

Ralph Towner "Spirit Lake"

From a solo acoustic guitar performance recorded live, here is Ralph Towner with his composition "Spirit Lake".

Gregg Allman Tribute Set for Peach Music Festival

Eclectic, annual gathering founded by the Allman Brothers Band will also honor late Allmans drummer Butch Trucks.

http://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/gregg-allman-tribute-set-for-peach-music-festival-w489019

Kofi Burbridge Suffers Heart Attack, Is Currently Stable In Atlanta

Saying prayers for Kofi Burbridge, keyboardist and flutist for Tedeschi Trucks Band.

http://liveforlivemusic.com/news/kofi-burbridge-heart-attack/

Still 'Out To Lunch' 50 Years Later

This article is three years old.  But, it's still relevant, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Eric Dolphy's record, "Out To Lunch", recorded on Feburary 25th, 1964, for Blue Note Records.

http://www.npr.org/2014/02/25/282508306/still-out-to-lunch-50-years-later

Eric Dolphy on alto sax, and Bobby Hutcherson on vibraphone, are two of the members of the group.  Check it out.

Happy Birthday to That Grateful Dead Album You Can't Pronounce

That album would be the third Grateful Dead record released in 1969, called "Aoxomoxoa" (no, I won't try rolling the title off my tongue), with songs on it such as "China Cat Sunflower", "Mountains of The Moon", and "St. Stephen", among others.

https://www.relix.com/blogs/detail/happy_birthday_to_that_grateful_dead_album_you_cant_pronounce

Flashback: Gregg Allman and Stevie Ray Vaughan's Onstage Jam Is The Greatest Thing You've Never Seen

The 1984 Beaver Dam Lake Music Festival in Mantioba, in Canada, saw Gregg Allman and Stevie Ray Vaughan, team up for a jam.  The date of the gig was June 29th, 1984.  Scroll to the bottom of the article for video footage of Gregg and Stevie Ray jamming on T Bone Walker's "Stormy Monday", which lasts for a short segment of the tape, before moving into a performance by SRV and Double Trouble, Stevie's trio with Chris Layton on drums and Tommy Shannon on bass.  

http://societyofrock.com/flashback-gregg-allman-and-stevie-ray-vaughans-onstage-jam-is-the-greatest-thing-youve-never-seen/?a=mm&var=srv+jam+with+gregg+allman-SOR&utm_campaign=srv+jam+with+gregg+allman&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=original-sor-mm&utm_content=leslie+west

Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo Team Up

Taj Mahal and Keb Mo' are interviewed by Premier Guitar about their new record "TajMo".  Dig it.

https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/25789-taj-mahal-and-keb-mo-team-up?page=2

Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett Guest With Tedeschi Trucks Band on Little Feat Classic

Check out Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett sitting in on a classic song from their band Little Feat, with Tedeschi Trucks Band.  "Spanish Moon" is that song, and the show was Tedeschi Trucks Band in a warmup for their 2017 Wheels of Soul tour, at Freeman Stage at Bayside in Selbyville, Delaware.

https://www.jambase.com/article/paul-barrere-fred-tackett-guest-tedeschi-trucks-band-little-feat-classic

Ralph Towner "Oceanus"

One of the tracks from jazz guitarist Ralph Towner's 1974 ECM release, "Solstice".  This is "Oceanus".  The track, and the album feature Towner with his quartet.

Ralph Towner - guitar
Jan Garbarek - tenor and soprano saxophone, flute
Eberhard Weber - bass, cello
Jon Christensen - drums, percussion

In Memoriam: Sonny Knight

We fondly remember, the leader of Minneapolis soul band The Lakers, Sonny Knight, who has passed away at age 69, according to news from his official website.  May he Rest In Peace.

http://sonnyknight.com/beloved-soul-singer-sonny-knight-passes-at-69-years-of-age/

To honor his legacy, here is a live in studio performance of "Sooner or Later" from The Current.  

Johnny & Edgar Winter "Mercy, Mercy"

From the 1976 album "Together", check out Johnny and Edgar Winter playing "Mercy Mercy".

Dickey Betts (feat. Vassar Clements, Bonnie Bramlett, & Spooner Oldham) "Blue Sky"

Very cool acoustic, country version of "Blue Sky" as performed by Dickey Betts along with Vassar Clements on fiddle, Spooner Oldham on piano, and Bonnie Bramlett on vocals, recorded at Hempstead Sound Studios in Hempstead, New York, in November, 1974, in the key of F#.

Gregg Allman "Whipping Post"

An extremely moving rendition of "Whipping Post" featuring Gregg Allman and Scott Sharrard on acoustic guitars, from the Laid Back Festival at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado.

Gregg Allman: The Wild Times, Lost Years and Rebirth of A Southern Rock Legend

More memories of Gregg Allman in another Rolling Stone piece.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/remembering-gregg-allman-inside-singers-wild-tragic-life-w487450

Gregg Allman "I Live The Life I Love"

Gregg Allman performs a great acoustic version of Muddy Waters' "I Live The Life I Love" with lead guitarist from his solo band, Scott Sharrard, at Red Rocks amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, in September of 2016.

First Listen: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, 'The Nashville Sound'

The new record from Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, "The Nashville Sound".  Check it out, HERE.

http://www.npr.org/2017/06/12/530277867/first-listen-jason-isbell-the-400-unit-the-nashville-sound?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20170612&utm_campaign=youmusthearthis&utm_term=music

Gregg Allman & Jackson Browne "These Days"

Jackson Browne and Gregg Allman (yours truly has seen Gregg numerous times, and also saw Jackson Browne perform one time), were great friends, and here's a performance by the two of them of Browne's "These Days" that Gregg also recorded.

https://vimeo.com/220050785?utm_content=buffer16138&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Oysterhead

Check out a power trio called Oysterhead.  This group featured Trey Anastasio on guitar, Les Claypool, on bass, and Stewart Copeland on drums.  The audio of the show is within the link.  The show took place on May 4th, 2000 at Saenger Performing Arts Theater in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the set list is:

Mr. Oysterhead

1. Jam
2. Rubberneck Lions
3. Owner of The World
4. Blue Ginger
5. Happiness In My Pants
6. Wildwood Weed
7. Happiness In My Pants
8. Sinkin' Down
9. Pseudo Suicide

Encore:

10. Immigrant Song (Led Zeppelin cover)
11. Israelites
12. All Day And All of The Night (Kinks cover)
13. House of The Rising Sun (Leadbelly, Animals cover)

https://www.jambase.com/article/trey-anastasio-les-claypool-stewart-copeland-debut-oysterhead-2000

Gregg Allman "One More Try"

A solo performance which was a demo, by Gregg Allman, on piano, called "One More Try" recorded on August 6th, 1974.

Gregg Allman Memorial Service "Maggot Brain"

The house band for the memorial service for Gregg Allman, played Parliament Funkadelic's "Maggot Brain" as part of the set on the eve of his life celebration. 

6/3/17 - The Big House. This is the host band of the memorial with Jay Collins (Gregg's Sax player). On keys is Paul Hornsby. The host band is The Young Brothers - Adam Gorman (guitar), Ben Sparaco (guest guitar), Dustin McCook (guitar), Nick Riffle (bass), Jared Zim ( guest drums), Mitchell Harrell (drums).

Gregg Allman Memorial Service "Southbound"

Another clip from the memorial service concert for Gregg Allman, as the band jams on "Southbound", one of the Allman Brothers Band's best known songs that was originally released on 1973's "Brothers & Sisters".  Junior Mack singing and on guitar, Duane Betts and Ben Sparaco on guitar, Berry Oakley Jr. on bass, Jaimoe and Marc Quinones on Drums, The Gregg Allman Band horns and Peter Levin on Keys. The scan to the crowd is Cher and Elijah Blue watching.

Derek Trucks Reflects on Gregg Allman's Life Advice and Legacy

"They really don't make that version of human beings very often any more," Tedeschi Trucks Band guitarist says.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/derek-trucks-reflects-on-gregg-allmans-life-advice-and-legacy-w486682

Gregg Allman Memorial Service "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl"

More jamming to celebrate Gregg Allman's life after his funeral.  This is a song the Allman Brothers did cover.  Muddy Waters' "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl".  The band leading the tribute is The Young Brothers, featuring:

Adam Gorman (vocals, guitar), Dustin McCook (guitar), Ben Sparaco (guitar), Nick Riffle (Bass), Mitchell Harrell (drums), Jared Zim (drums), Mike Harrell (keys)

A few more songs from the memorial service still to come, as we continue to remember Gregg's legacy forever and always.  

The Allman Brothers Band @ Lockn' Music Festival, September 7th, 2014

What would turn out to be the final festival gig that the Allman Brothers Band would ever play, just a few weeks after yours truly saw them play two shows at Peach Music Festival in Scranton, Pennsylvania.  This is their September 7th, 2014 concert at Lockn' Festival in Arrington, Virginia.  The set list.

1. Statesboro Blues
2. Done Somebody Wrong
3. Stormy Monday
4. You Don't Love Me
5. Hot 'Lanta
6. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
7. Whipping Post
8. Midnight Rider
9. Mountain Jam >
10. Blue Sky >
11. Mountain Jam (reprise)

"Midnight Rider" through "Mountain Jam" (reprise), is the encore.

Les Paul & Larry Carlton

In a performance from January 14th, 2002, here are Les Paul and Larry Carlton jamming together.  Not totally sure what the tune is.  But, it's a good one.  Les' quartet also includes Lou Pallo, Nicky Parrott, and Frank Vignola.

Complete 2015 interview with Gregg Allman

Alan Paul's 2015 interview with Gregg Allman, in it's entirety.

http://alanpaul.net/2017/06/complete-2015-interview-with-gregg-allman/

Allman Brothers' Chuck Leavell Pens Emotional Letter To Gregg Allman - Grab A Tissue For This

Chuck Leavell pens emotional letter to Gregg Allman. Wow! This says it all.

http://societyofrock.com/allman-brothers-chuck-leavell-pens-emotional-letter-to-gregg-allman-grab-a-tissue-for-this/?a=bt&var=chuckleavellgreggallmantribute-SOR&utm_campaign=chuckleavellgreggallmantribute&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=original-sor-bt&utm_content=allman+brothers+band

"Turn On Your Lovelight" from Gregg Allman's Memorial Service

6/3/17 - Turn On Your Love Light with Adam Gorman, Ben Sparaco, Berry Duane Oakley, Vaylor Trucks, Melody Trucks Dugger, Duane Betts, Devon Allman, Bonnie Bramlett, and Jared Zim at the memorial for Gregg Allman at The Big House in Macon GA.

Tedeschi Trucks Band "Statesboro Blues"/"Amazing Grace" (tribute to Gregg Allman)

Watch Tedeschi Trucks Band pay tribute to Gregg Allman after the announcement of his passing, last Sunday, playing "Statesboro Blues" and continuing, into "Amazing Grace".  This is incredible.

S.M.V. (Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten) "Thunder"

The 2008 record by three contemporary jazz fusion bass giants.  Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, and Victor Wooten.  These three have been featured on the blog before.  Here though, is the entire studio record.

The track listing is:

1. Maestros de Las Frecuencias Bajas (Stanley Clarke)
2. Thunder (Marcus Miller)
3. Hillbillies on a Quiet Afternoon (Victor Wooten, Stanley Clarke)
4. Mongoose Walk (Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, Stanley Clarke)
5. Los Tres Hermanos (Marcus Miller)
6. Lopsy Lu/Silly Putty (medley) (Stanley Clarke)
7. Milano (Marcus Miller)
8. Classical Thump (Jam) (Victor Wooten)
9. Tutu (Marcus Miller)
10. Lil' Victa (Stanley Clarke)
11. Pendulum (Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Antoinette Clinton)
12. Lemme Try Your Bass (Interlude) (Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller)
13. Grits (Marcus Miller)

Gregg Allman Laid to Rest at Macon Funeral

Cher, former President Jimmy Carter, Allman Brothers band mates attend private service.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/gregg-allman-laid-to-rest-at-macon-funeral-w485721

Tedeschi Trucks Band: A Hometown Inaugural Concert Honoring Gregg Allman

Tedeschi Trucks Band played their hometown of Jacksonville, Florida, last Saturday night, ironically on the same day we all heard the shocking news of Gregg Allman's passing.

http://www.concertphotosmagazine.com/2017/06/tedeschi-trucks-band-hometown-inaugural.html

Butch Trucks & The Freight Train Band at Ardmore Music Hall, Ardmore, Pennsylvania Feb. 3, 2016

Butch Trucks and The Freight Train Band - 02.03.16 - 4K - Ardmore Music Hall, Ardmore, PA
Featuring: Berry Oakley Jr., Bruce Katz, Vaylor Trucks, Damon Fowler, Heather Gillis & Tad Isch.
A Musical Journey featuring Allman Bros. Music & More!

more memories and tributes to Gregg Allman

We continue remembering and will always, Gregg Allman's legacy and his impact on music.  Here are stories and memories as told by Jaimoe, one of the two powerhouse drummers in the Allman Brothers, and Gregg's dear friend and successful singer/songwriter, Jackson Browne.

Allman Brothers Drummer Jaimoe Remembers Gregg Allman's many talents

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/allman-brothers-drummer-jaimoe-remembers-gregg-allman-w485240

...and

Jackson Browne pays tribute to Gregg Allman
http://americana-uk.com/jackson-browne-pays-tribute-to-greg-allman

Allman Brothers Band Manager Says There's More Music To Be Released

According to the manager of the Allman Brothers Band, Bert Holman, more music is on it's way, from the archives.  Check this out.

http://liveforlivemusic.com/news/allman-brothers-band-more-music/

Gregg Allman & Johnny Winter "Wasted Words"

We mostly hear the studio version of "Wasted Words" from the Allman Brothers' 1973 "Brothers & Sisters" record with Dickey Betts playing slide guitar and Chuck Leavell playing piano.  But, here is a live cut of the tune, with another legend we lost too soon, the late, great Johnny Winter, playing slide guitar.  Get hip to this!

First Listen: DeJohnette, Grenadier, Medeski, & Scofield "Hudson"

Stream the forthcoming album by the jazz supergroup.  A bonus post for your Thursday.

http://www.npr.org/2017/06/01/530600463/first-listen-dejohnette-grenadier-medeski-scofield-hudson

Allman Brothers Band "I Walk On Gilded Splinters"

Another great cover song from the repertoire of the Allman Brothers.  Duane Allman played on the Johnny Jenkins cover of this tune from Jenkins' "Ton Ton Macoute" album along with Berry Oakley on bass and Butch Trucks on drums.  But the song was originally composed by Dr. John.  Here is "I Walk On Gilded Splinters".