Willie Nelson, Avett Bros, Warren Haynes & Many More Tapped For All Star Merle Haggard Tribute Concert

Bonus post for your Tuesday.  Great news, as an all-star tribute to the late, great, Merle Haggard, is being planned, and will include names from both country and rock and roll.  The list of performers includes Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, John Mellencamp, Dierks Bentley, Loretta Lynn, The Avett Brothers, Hank Williams Jr., Alison Krauss, Ronnie Dunn, Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lucinda Williams, Ben Haggard, John Anderson, Connie Smith, and Bobby Bare, to name a few.

http://liveforlivemusic.com/news/willie-nelson-avett-bros-warren-haynes-many-more-play-merle-haggard-tribute-concert/

Larry Coryell & Philip Catherine "No More Booze"

Sorry daddy-o.  Put down your drink, and dance to this jazz.  Larry Coryell and Philip Catherine play "No More Booze", from the "Splendid" album.

Larry Coryell & Miroslav Vitous "Nardis"

From their 1987 "Quartet" album, dedicated to the memories of fellow jazz musicians Bill Evans and Scott La Faro, here is the tune, "Nardis".

  

Larry Coryell & The Eleventh House "Joy Ride"

More from Larry Coryell & The Eleventh House.  This song is called "Joy Ride", and is from their debut record "Introducing Larry Coryell & The Eleventh House", released in 1974.

Larry Coryell - Guitar
Alphonse Mouzon - Drums, percussion
Randy Brecker- Horn, Trumpet
Mike Mendel - Rhodes Piano & Moog synthesizer
Danny Trifon- Bass

A New Documentary Explores The Troubled, Brilliant Life Of Pianist Bill Evans

Bonus post for your Saturday.  A new documentary about the legendary jazz pianist, Bill Evans.

http://www.npr.org/2017/02/25/517085720/a-new-documentary-explores-the-troubled-brilliant-life-of-pianist-bill-evans?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social

Larry Coryell & Stanley Clarke "School Days"

One of my favorite versions of "School Days".  Here are Larry Coryell, and Stanley Clarke, playing the tune at the Seville Expo '92 in Seville, Spain, which actually took place sometime in late 1991.

The Eleventh House with Larry Coryell "Low-Lee-Tah"

The original studio recording of the track "Low-Lee-Tah" by The Eleventh House with Larry Coryell, circa 1974.  Jacque Wyrs did the album artwork.  The band lineup is:

arry Coryell – guitar
Randy Brecker – horn, trumpet
Mike Mandel – piano, synthesizer
Alphonse Mouzon – drums, percussion
Danny Trifan – bass

Allman Brothers Band Welcome Bruce Hornsby & Dave Koz On This Date In 1991

Bonus post for your Thursday.  The Allman Brothers welcome special guests Dave Koz on tenor saxophone and Bruce Hornsby on piano, for their gig at Rafter's in Crested Butte, Colorado, on February 23rd, 1991.  The video and the set list are in the article link.  Dig it!

https://www.jambase.com/article/allman-brothers-band-welcome-bruce-hornsby-dave-koz-date-1991

Larry Coryell & Steve Khan "Spain"

A fabulous rendition of "Spain" by the duo of Larry Coryell, and Steve Khan.  Once again, we will always remember, Larry Coryell.  May he Rest In Peace.

Larry Coryell 1943-2017

More memories of Larry Coryell, in an interview he did, last year, with Premier Guitar magazine.

The interview article, includes different videos of his songs.

"Sanpaku", the second of two singles released on the same disc.  The other is called "Barefoot Man".

A live concert featuring Larry Coryell and his band Eleventh House, in the 1970s.  The concert took place in Oslo, Norway in 1975.  At this time, Coryell was playing a Swedish built Hagstrom Swede electric guitar.

Here are the details on the Eleventh House gig in Oslo.

Band Lineup:

Michael Lawrence- trumpet
Alphonse Mouzon- drums
Larry Coryell- guitar
John Lee- bass
Mike Mandel- keyboards

Set List:

1. Cover Girl (A. Mouzon)
2. Low-Lee-Tah (L. Coryell)
3. Funky Waltz (A. Mouzon)
4. The Other Side (M. Lawrence)
5. Diedra (M. Mandel)
6. Some Greasy Stuff (A. Mouzon)

Coryell was also a fabulous acoustic jazz guitarist, and there is a video of him playing with fellow jazz guitar legends John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia, during their "Meeting of The Spirits" concert tour that took place in 1979 and 1980.  The video in the tribute is from Valentine's Day, 1979.  Finally, there is a video of Coryell giving a mini lesson on how to improvise as a jazz guitarist. 

https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/25422-larry-coryell-1943-2017?page=1&utm_campaign=PGN+-+022117&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_term=PG+Weekly

In Memoriam: Larry Coryell

Another hero has passed away.  We fondly remember, the man who pretty much founded the idea and the genre of "jazz fusion".  The one, and the only, Larry Coryell.  Miles Davis may have really pioneered what the genre could and would become, along with other luminary individuals and groups like Return To Forever, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock's Headhunters and a myriad of others.  But, Larry Coryell was the one to pioneer the idea first, of blending jazz and rock and roll. 

https://jazztimes.com/news/larry-coryell-dies-73/

To honor his legacy, here are some videos of what would turn out to be his last performance, at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City posted, by the drummer in his trio, Steve Johns.  One is "Black Orpheus" by Luis Bonfa.

...And, from the same performance, here is Coryell's composition, "Dragon's Gate", the last song he would play before being called home to jazz heaven.  

Another noteworthy performance in Coryell's career, was this one with Miles Davis on the sessions for "Miss Last Summer" at Columbia Records Studio B in New York, New York, on March 2nd, 1978.  For this session, Miles Davis played organ, not trumpet.  The band lineup is:

Miles Davis: organ
Larry Coryell: guitar
Masabumi Kikuchi: keyboards
George Pavlis: keyboards
T.M. Stevens: bass
Al Foster: drums

Scope "Shuttle Service"

Another Scope track.  This one is called, "Shuttle Service" and is the next to last cut on the album.  A post of the full album, is coming soon.   

Scope "Big Ferro"

A rare recording by Dutch jazz fusion band, Scope.  The tune is called "Big Ferro" and the band lineup is:

Rik Elings - bass, grand piano, flute, Solina strings
Henk Zomer - drums
Rens Nieuwland - electric guitar, twelve string guitar
Rob Franken - electric piano, synthesizer 

The Funky Knuckles "New Birth"

More music from The Funky Knuckles.  The band lineup for this number, is the same as "Arise".  

Wes Stephenson: bass
Cedric Moore: drums
Caleb Sean McCampbell: keyboards
Frank Moka: percussion
Phil Aelony: guitar
Ben Bohorquez: tenor saxophone
Evan Weiss: trumpet

Check out, "New Birth".  

The Funky Knuckles "Arise"

Check out funk band, The Funky Knuckles.  These guys have their own sound, but, it is also reminiscent of another modern funky horn driven band, Snarky Puppy.  The band lineup is:  

Wes Stephenson: bass
Cedric Moore: drums
Caleb Sean McCampbell: keyboards
Frank Moka: percussion
Phil Aelony: guitar
Ben Bohorquez: tenor saxophone
Evan Weiss: trumpet

A couple of Funky Knuckles tunes will be coming your way.  First up, this one is called "Arise."  Dig it.

47 years ago this week the ZZ Top Story Began in Beaumont

This week, marks the anniversary of the founding of one of the greatest American rock and roll bands, and one that is renown around the world.  The Lil' Ol' Band from Texas, ZZ Top.  Yours truly had a chance to see them play a gig atg Grand Casino Hinckley's amphitheater in Hinckley, Minnesota, back in 2005.  One of those all-time shows I will remember forever.

http://www.chron.com/entertainment/music/article/47-years-ago-this-week-the-ZZ-Top-story-began-in-10923182.php

Jazz singer Al Jarreau dies, spent formative time in Minneapolis

As we continue to remember the legacy of Al Jarreau, the interesting thing to note is, that during the formative years of his career, he spent some time, performing in Minneapolis.

http://m.startribune.com/jazz-singer-al-jarreau-dies-spent-formative-time-in-minneapolis/413533373/

Al Jarreau & George Duke "Roof Garden" live at Java Jazz Festival, Jakarta, Indonesia, 2011

Two of the best, playing the funky dance tune "Roof Garden" at the 2012 Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia.  We will always remember, Al Jarreau, and, George Duke.  Does anyone want to go dance upon the roof?  I say, shing a ling.  Let's boogie woogie, guys.  Check this out, and watch it on YouTube. 

David Sanborn & Al Jarreau "Since I Fell For You"

Another live version of "Since I Fell For You" as we remember Al Jarreau.  This is a live version from 1985, with David Sanborn on alto sax.  Recorded live, on March 31st, 1985, at Grugahalle in Essen, Germany.  The full band lineup is:

Al Jarreau: vocals
David Sanborn: alto saxophone
James Studer: keyboards
Mike Stern: guitar
Tom Barney: bass
Charles Drayton: drums

In Memoriam: Al Jarreau

Yours truly, along with millions of fans, is saddened to hear of the passing of Al Jarreau, one of the greatest jazz singers and artists, of all time.

http://www.ebony.com/entertainment-culture/al-jarreau-dead#axzz4YUkB18d5

Here is a tribute video to Al.

Al Jarreau wrote or performed, many great songs. Here's his cover of Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" from a performance in 1976.

A favorite Jarreau performance of mine, has to be his cover (with Bob James on keys and David Sanborn on alto sax), of the bluesy jazz and pop standard, "Since I Fell For You", written by Buddy Johnson, in 1945.  Two versions.  The studio track with Bob James and David Sanborn, and, a live version, with fellow jazz singer, Debbie Davis.

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

 

Tedeschi Trucks Band "Keep On Growing" Live From The Fox Oakland

Previewing a track from the forthcoming Tedeschi Trucks Band CD/DVD that was announced here, last Wednesday, (February 8th).  Here, from the new DVD part of the package, is TTB's take on "Keep On Growing" originally by Derek & The Dominoes and recorded on the "Layla" album.

Chris Farlowe, Clem Clempson & Hamburg Blues Band "Hard To Get Along With"

Boogie woogie blues rock from the Hamburg Blues Band, featuring:

Chris Farlowe: lead vocals
Gert Lange: rhythm guitar & lead vocals
Clem Clempson (Colosseum, Humble Pie, Jack Bruce): lead guitar & backing vocals
Michael Becker: bass & backing vocals
Adrian Askew: Hammond B3, Moog, keyboards
Hans Wallbaum: drums & backing vocals

This performance is from 2009.

Hamburg Blues Band (feat. Clem Clempson) "Down In The Flood"

Check out the Hamburg Blues Band featuring Clem Clempson on lead guitar, playing Bob Dylan's "Down In The Flood" at a venue called the Tollhaus in Karlsruhe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany on April 1st, 2010.  The band lineup is:

Gert Lange: rhythm guitar
Clem Clempson (Colosseum, Humble Pie, Jack Bruce): lead guitar & vocals
Michael Becker: bass
Adrian Askew: keyboards
Hans Wallbaum: drums

 

Dave Brubeck Trio (feat. Gerry Mulligan & Paul Desmond), Berliner Jazztage 1972

A 1972 performance in Berlin, Germany by the Dave Brubeck Trio, featuring guests Gerry Mulligan on baritone saxophone and Paul Desmond on alto saxophone.  Brubeck on piano, is joined in his trio by Jack Six on bass and Alan Dawson on drums.  The track listing is:

1. Blues For Newport
2. All The Things You Are
3. For All We Know
4. Line For Lyons
5. Blessed Are The Poor (The Sermon On The Mount)
6. Mexican Jumping Bean
7. Sign Off
8. Someday My Prince Will Come
9. These Foolish Things (That Remind Me Of You)
10. Take The "A" Train

Tedeschi Trucks Band To Release 'Live From The Fox Oakland' Concert Film & Album

On St. Patrick's Day, (March 17th), Tedeschi Trucks Band releases a new live record/DVD.  "Live From The Fox, Oakland".  Check out the details, HERE.

https://www.jambase.com/article/tedeschi-trucks-band-release-live-fox-oakland-concert-film-album

Foghat "Slow Ride"

One of yours truly's favorite rock and roll songs, with slide guitar.  This is Foghat's classic, "Slow Ride", recorded, in 1975.  Rest In Peace, "Lonesome Dave", Dave Peverett, on vocals, and slide guitar wizard, Rod Price.  This is the jam version of the tune, off of Foghat's "Fool For The City" record.  Dig it!

Grateful Dead "Hell In A Bucket"

Another tune from the Grateful Dead.  This is a song written by Bob Weir, the late, great, Brent Mydland, and, John Barlow.  "I may be going to hell in a bucket, baby.  But, at least I'm enjoying the ride."

Big Joe Williams "Brother James"

Check out this 1937 recording by bluesman Big Joe Williams.  It features Williams singing, Sonny Boy Williamson I. (John Lee Curtis Williamson), on harmonica, and Robert Lee McCoy (later to be known as Robert Nighthawk), on guitar.

Widespread Panic (feat. Warren Haynes) "Taildragger"

Widespread Panic with their bluesy tune "Taildragger", featuring Warren Haynes on guitar, from the 2015 Lockn' Festival in Arrington, Virginia.

UK "Thirty Years"

From their 1978 self-titled recording, here is British prog rock band UK, with the opus "Thirty Years".

Grateful Dead "Easy To Love You"

Remembering former Grateful Dead keyboardist, Brent Mydland, who played with The Grateful Dead for eleven years, from 1979 until his passing in 1990.  Here he is, singing lead vocals, and playing piano with the band on the tune, "Easy To Love You".  This performance marked a return of the tune to the Grateful Dead's set, for the first time in a decade, (it had last been played, in 1980), and is taken from their March 15th, 1990 show at the Capital Center in Landover, Maryland.  This show happened, four months before he passed.  Rest In Peace, Brent Mydland.

Derek Trucks Remembers Butch Trucks: 'He Left an Impression at All Times'

Guitarist on what he learned from late uncle and Allman Brothers bandmate - and what he'll miss most.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/derek-trucks-remembers-uncle-former-bandmate-butch-trucks-w464085