Johnny Jenkins & Duane Allman “My Love Will Never Die”

With Duane Allman, on rhythm guitar as opposed to lead, here is Johnny Jenkins with the song “My Love Will Never Die”.  Jenkins is on vocals and lead guitar for this one.  The full band lineup is:

Robert “Pops” Popwell: bass
Johnny Sandlin: drums
Paul Hornsby: keyboards (Hammond B3 organ, Wurlitzer piano)
Duane Allman: rhythm guitar
Johnny Jenkins: lead guitar, vocals

Ed King: 1949-2018

Premier Guitar magazine, has written a tribute article, an obituary, to the late, great Ed King, from the pen of music journalist and musician, Ted Drozdowski.

https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/27827-ed-king-1949-2018?utm_source=Premier+Guitar&utm_campaign=575fecf8d9-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_08_24_03_10&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_93db14e670-575fecf8d9-66082997&mc_cid=575fecf8d9&mc_eid=da7d09ee5c

Little Walter "It Ain't Right"

Revisiting blues harmonica legend Little Walter, and his 1956 song, "It Ain't Right".  Check it out.

Whitesnake “Trouble”

The title track from Whitesnake’s 1978 debut record, “Trouble”.  When they began, well before they became stars of 1980s “hair metal” as it were, Whitesnake were going for a stone cold blues rock sound and this tune is an example of that idea, featuring David Coverdale on lead vocals, along with the guitar tandem of Bernie Marsden, and Mickey Moody.  Check it out.

Stevie Ray Vaughan “You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now”

Back in 1981, Stevie Ray Vaughan covered B.B. King, adding to his set list for a concert, King’s song, “You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now”.

Pharoah Sanders & John Hicks “After The Morning”

Pharoah Sanders on tenor sax and John Hicks on piano, play John’s composition “After The Morning” in Frankfurt, Germany in 1982.

McCoy Tyner “Moment’s Notice”

Great, great cover of John Coltrane’s “Moment’s Notice” by the trio of McCoy Tyner on piano, Ron Carter on bass, and Tony Williams on drums from a record called “Super Trios”.

In Memoriam: Ed King

Sad news to report.  We fondly remember Strawberry Alarm Clock and Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist, Ed King upon his passing.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/lynyrd-skynyrd-guitarist-ed-king-dead-at-68-714847/

In tribute, we showcase Ed playing with former Lynyrd Skynyrd bandmates Artimus Pyle on drums, and backing vocalists Leslie Hawkins and JoJo Billingsley, performing “Sweet Home Alabama”.

Elmore James “Blues Before Sunrise”

Elmore James plays “Blues Before Sunrise”, a tune penned by fellow blues legend, Leroy Carr.

Led Zeppelin “Dazed & Confused”

From Supershow in 1969, Led Zeppelin plays their song "Dazed And Confused". 

Gov’t Mule “Chain of Fools”

From their August 17th concert, at Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheater in Charlotte, North Carolina, here is Gov’t Mule, playing their encore, in tribute to Aretha Franklin, playing “Chain of Fools”, featuring (from The Magpie Salute), Rich Robinson on guitar, Marc Ford on guitar, John Hogg on vocals, and Matt Slocum on keyboards, along with Gov’t Mule’s Danny Louis on keys and trombone.

Rory Gallagher "Off The Handle"

From a 1980 concert in France, here is the late, great Rory Gallagher playing "Off The Handle".  More blues for you to dig into and enjoy.  Check it out. 

Yellowjackets “Wildlife”

From their 1987 “Four Corners” record, here are The Yellowjackets with a tune called “Wildlife”.

Aretha Franklin (feat. Bonnie Raitt & Teddy Franklin) “Since You’ve Been Gone”

From a 1993 performance, here’s Aretha Franklin, with backup on vocals and slide guitar from Bonnie Raitt, and on rhythm and lead guitar from her son, Teddy Franklin, on “Since You’ve Been Gone”.  Rest In Peace, Aretha Franklin.  You will be missed.

Bill Evans “Days of Wine & Roses”

Yesterday marked what would have been Bill Evans’ 89th birthday, and to celebrate his legacy here is his version of the standard “Days of Wine & Roses”, from the 1980 Molde Jazz Festival in Norway, featuring Evans on piano, Marc Johnson on bass, and Joe LaBarbera on drums.

In Memoriam: Aretha Franklin

We remember Aretha Franklin, who has died st age 76.  Posted recently a performance she did along with Duane Allman and King Curtis, and was trying to find another song to pay tribute.  That song, has been found.  We remember always, “The Queen of Soul”, with “Rock Steady” from her 1971 “Young, Gifted, & Black” record.  Rest In Peace, Aretha.

Saxophonist Irv Williams to celebrate 99th birthday at the Dakota

More about Minnesota jazz legend, saxophonist Irv Williams’ 99th birthday today.

https://www.minnpost.com/artscape/2018/08/saxophonist-irv-williams-celebrate-99th-birthday-dakota

Irv Williams: 99-year-old jazz legend and Minnesota treasure

Minnesota Jazz legend Irv Williams began playing saxophone at age 12, and playing the horn has been his calling, ever since.  He has become a jazz legend, and a legend of the big band era.

https://faceagingmn.org/2018/08/15/irv-williams-99-year-old-jazz-legend-and-minnesota-treasure/

Pat Metheny & John Scofield “Everybody’s Party”

Check out this tune by Pat Metheny and John Scofield, called “Everybody’s Party”.  Metheny and Scofield are joined in the rhythm section by Steve Swallow on bass, and Bill Stewart on drums.  This performance is taken from a concert in Stuttgart, Germany, at Jazz Open Beethovensaal (in Kultur- und Kongreflzentrum Liederhalle), in Stuttgart, Germany, and was performed on June 29th, 1994.

Aretha Franklin (feat. Duane Allman & King Curtis) “It Ain’t Fair”

Saying prayers for Aretha Franklin, as it has been in the news that she is ill.  We honor her and hope she’ll be alright.  This is Franklin’s song “It Ain’t Fair”, featuring Duane Allman on guitar and King Curtis on tenor sax.

Gurtu - John McLaughlin & Kai Eckhardt-Karpeh, 1989

Trilok Gurtu on percussion, John McLaughlin on guitar, and bassist Kai Eckhardt-Karpeh playing a composition called “Gurtu” in 1989.  Follow the link and check it out.  it is posted on a website called The Crucible of Music.

http://www.crucibleofmusic.com/gurtu-john-mclaughlin-kai-eckhardt-karpeh-1989/

Dickey Betts and His Last Conversation with Gregg Allman

Dickey Betts remembers Gregg Allman and the last conversation he had with Him before his death.

https://audioboom.com/posts/6959782-dickey-betts-and-his-last-conversation-with-gregg-allman

Gregg Allman’s legacy inspires new record by bandmate Scott Sharrard

From the Poughkeepsie Journal in Poughkeepsie, New York.

He throws it down, he fires it up, he engages, demands, and delivers.

https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/entertainment/2018/08/08/gregg-allmans-legacy-inspires-new-record-bandmate-scott-sharrard/916589002/

John McLaughlin, Paco de Lucia, & Al di Meola “Friday Night in San Francisco” (1981)

An occasional series yours truly is thinking of starting,  here is a bonus post, for Full Album Friday.  This is Paco de Lucia, John McLaughlin, and Al di Meola, with their 1981 recording “Friday Night in San Francisco”.

The track listing is:

Side 1:

1. Mediterranean Sundance
2. Short Tales of the Black Forest

Side 2:

1. Frevo Rasgado
2. Fantasia Suite
3. Guardian Angel

‘A Couple of Drop’ - Tom Hambridge - 6 Pack of Jams

Some new music via artist and producer Tom Hambridge.  These sessions were recorded in New Orleans, Louisiana.  It is a good mix of old school country and blues rock.  Total running time is just over a half hour.  Here are the tracks:

1. Tom Hambridge “A Couple of Drops”
2. Tom Hambridge “This End of The Road”
3. Dennis Jones Band “Blue Over You”
4. Peter V Blues Train “Stay On Track”
5. The Halley DeVestern Band “Keep On Playin’”
6. Tom Hambridge “What You Leave Behind”
7. Peter V Blues Train “Stay On Track”
8. Tom Hambridge “Trying to Find It”
9. Tom Hambridge “Faith”

https://www.spreaker.com/user/whomagoo/a-couple-of-drop-tom-hambridge-6-pack-of

Also, check this out.

Rock & Review: Tom Hambridge
https://fox17.com/fox-17-this-morning/fox-17-rock-and-review/rock-review-tom-hambridge

Rahsaan Roland Kirk “Tribute to John Coltrane”/“Three For The Festival”

Check out Roland Kirk performing his tribute to John Coltrane.  This is from Kirk’s 1969 “Volunteered Slavery” album.  The band lineup is:

Roland Kirk: tenor saxophone, manzello, stritch, clarinet, flute, nose flute, whistle, stylophone
Ron Burton: piano
Vernon Martin: bass
Jimmy Hopps: drums
Joseph “Habao” Texidor: tambourine

The Rolling Stones “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking”

From their 1971 record “Sticky Fingers”, here are The Rolling Stones with “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking”.  Yours truly was inspired to post the original version after hearing and subsequently posting the great cover version of this tune by Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit.

In Memoriam: Roy Burns

Remembering jazz drummer and teacher, Roy Burns.

https://www.moderndrummer.com/article/september-2018-roy-burns-1935-2018/

Baby Tate "Bad Blues"

Recorded in 1961, bluesman Baby Tate, explains what makes him angry, and how he deals with it.  This tune is called, "Bad Blues".

Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit cover The Rolling Stones at Welcome to 1979 Studios in Nashville, Tennessee

Something for y’all to dig.  Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit covering The Rolling Stones at Welcome to 1979 Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.  The tune covered is “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking”.

https://vimeo.com/217780199

Click the link, and check out this little slice of sonic bliss.

The Outlaws “Green Grass & High Tides”

From a concert at the Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey, on November 10th, 1978, here are The Outlaws with their signature jam, “Green Grass & High Tides”.

The Funky Knuckles "Me Too"

Yet another tune by The Funky Knuckles.  This one is titled "Me Too".  Check it out.

Vital Information “Looks Bad, Feels Good”

Frank Gambale performing with Vital Information in a 1992 concert in Bratislava, Czech Republic, on a song called “Looks Bad, Feels Good”, featuring Gambale on guitar, Tom Coster on keyboards, Jeff Andrews on bass, and Steve Smith on drums.

Rahsaan Roland Kirk “Primitive Ohio” Columbus, Ohio, 1969

More music from Rahsaan Roland Kirk in 1969.  The tune is called “Primitive Ohio” about where Kirk grew up and features Kirk with band mates Ron Burton on piano, Vernon Martin on bass, and Jimmy Hobbs on drums.

Pete Drake’s talking steel guitar

Steel guitar legend, the late, great Pete Drake and his talking steel guitar on the Jimmy Dean Show.