Wayne Shorter "Children of the Night"

Wayne Shorter Quartet (Wayne Shorter, tenor and soprano sax; Danillo Perez, piano; John Patitucci, bass and Brian Blade, drums) and the NDR Big Band, 2002 performing Wayne's composition, "Children of the Night".

Eric Clapton Announces 2019 Crossroads Guitar Festival

Happy Birthday, Eric Clapton!  He is 74 today, and a few days ago, the lineup was announced for what will be his fifth Crossroads Guitar Festival, having also held them in 2004, 2007, 2010, and 2013.  It will take place on September 20th and 21st, 2019 at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas.  Here is the story with all the pertinent details including the artist roster.

https://www.whereseric.com/eric-clapton-news/303-eric-clapton-announces-2019-crossroads-guitar-festival

Casiopea - Thunder Live (1980)

Another one for Full Album Friday.  Cool jazz fusion band from Japan, called Casiopea.  Here is their "Thunder Live" record, from 1980.

Side A
1. "Space Road" Issei Noro 6:38
2. "Sailing Alone" Tetsuo Sakurai 7:53
3. "I'm Sorry" Issei Noro 5:09

Side B
1. "Have a Nice Dream" Issei Noro 6:30
2. "Black Joke" Issei Noro 9:07
3. "Midnight Rendezvous" Issei Noro 6:34

Issei Noro - Electric guitar (YAMAHA SG-2000)

Minoru Mukaiya - Keyboards (YAMAHA CP-80, CS-40M, Fender Rhodes Piano, KORG 800DV, PS-3200, Roland VP-330 & ProMars)

Tetsuo Sakurai - Bass (Fender Electric Bass, YAMAHA BB-2000)

Akira Jimbo - Drums (YAMAHA YD-9000R)

Production

Executive Producer - Kunihiko Murai, Syoro Kawazoe

Producer - Shunsuke Miyazumi, Shinji Sawada

Recording and Mixing engineer - Norio Yoshizawa, Yasuhiko Terada, Katsuhiko Sato 

Recorded live at ABC Hall, Shiba, Tokyo on February 8th and 9th, 1980.

Art Director - Yukimasa Okumura

Design - Tomohiro Itami

Illustrator - Makoto Saito

Cover coordination - Toshinao Tsukui

Remastering engineer - Kouji Suzuki (2016)

The Yardbirds “I’m A Man”

A performance of "I'm A Man", the Muddy Waters chestnut, by The Yardbirds, in 1967.

Frank Zappa "Son of Orange County"/"More Trouble Every Day"

Two versions of Frank Zappa's medley of the tunes "Son of Orange County" and "More Trouble Every Day". 

Allman Brothers Band “Dreams”

From their 1969 self titled debut, on their 50th anniversary, here is the Allman Brothers Band with one of their best songs, “Dreams”.

New Allman Brothers Band 1971 Live Album to Premiere On SiriusXM’s Jam On This Week

From a 1971 concert at the Fillmore West in San Francisco.

https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/allman-brothers-1971-fillmore-west-premiere/?fbclid=IwAR2ufE2LxbgAcqb0lbn50Ul6VM4qu30jT_pxouaE8Ba-jFvG_ISnRyjNljU

Inside The First-Ever Allman Brothers Band Rehearsal

The Allman Brothers Band rehearsed as a unit, for the first time, on this date, 50 years ago.

https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/allman-brothers-first-rehearsal-1969/?fbclid=IwAR0VYOb4w2Kjk2_ZXClYbMiB6TT4AGC7JtclmG6hFbN44ggUQFQFkX9Hd8o

50 Years of the Allman Brothers Band

Today, we celebrate the golden anniversary, of one of the world’s greatest rock and roll bands, the Allman Brothers Band, formed on this date, in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1969.

http://www.greggallman.com/50-years-of-the-allman-brothers-band/?fbclid=IwAR0SifJIqmCIxVUq0bMh7uLo31eOUJBGgoZ7e3OcHGWu5mDGDCwLqVTJ-CQ

Dickey Betts on Allman Brothers' 50th anniversary and New Allman Betts Band

This week marks the Allman Brothers Band's 50th anniversary (hint, it is today, March 26th), and the launch of the Allman Betts Band featuring Devon Allman, Sarasota native Duane Betts and Venice resident Berry Duane Oakley.

https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20190324/dickey-betts-on-allman-brothers-50th-anniversary-and-new-allman-betts-band?fbclid=IwAR3_eyS5j9wQoADPa0U0VBTQg1d-vfQYzCXLI-TOGqL_ecgX3Iuk76xnuVM

Rory Gallagher "Nadine"

From a 1982 performance, Rory Gallagher plays the Chuck Berry classic "Nadine".  Check it out.

Skip's Spotify Sunday 3-24-19

The Rippingtons "True Stories"

(feat. Russ Freeman & Jeffrey Osborne)

1. Wild Tales
2. Sundance
3. Flamenco Beach
4. My Promise To You
5. Reach Higher
6. Dreamcatcher
7. Wonderland
8. Kings Road
9. Golden Child
10. True Stories

The Rippingtons "Open Road"

1. Silver Arrows
2. Lost Highway
3. Follow The Stars
4. Before Sunrise
5. Travels Among The Ruins
6. Open Road
7. She's Got The Magic
8. Midnight Ride
9. Luca
10. Gran Via
11. Tangerine Skyline

Mitchel Forman "Wonderama"

From his 1985 record "Train of Thought", here is jazz fusion keyboardist, Mitchel Forman and the tune "Train of Thought".  The personnel on the recording includes:

Marc Johnson - acoustic bass
Peter Erskine - electric drums
Tom Barney - electric bass
Mitchel Forman - piano, electric piano, drums (machine), synthesizer
Michael Brecker - tenor saxophone 

Playback of the video, if you want to see it, is available on YouTube.

Paul Butterfield Blues Band “East West”

The best known album by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, recording at Chess Records in Chicago for release by the Elektra label in 1966, “East West”.  The band lineup is:

Paul Butterfield: harmonica, vocals
Mike Bloomfield: guitar
Elvin Bishop: guitar, vocals
Mark Naftalin: piano, organ
Jerome Arnold: bass
Sam Lay: drums

Cover songs on this album, are ones written by such musical luminaries of blues and jazz as Robert Johnson, Nat Adderley, Muddy Waters, and Allan Toussaint.  Plus, there are originals and arrangements of traditional pieces.

The track listing:

1. Walkin’ Blues
2. Get Out of My Life, Woman
3. I Got A Mind To Give Up Living
4. All These Blues
5. Work Song
6. Mary, Mary
7. Two Trains Running
8. Never Say No
9. East-West

Miles Davis Sextet "Dig"

From 1951, here is Miles Davis and his sextet playing the composition "Dig".  The band lineup is:

Miles Davis: trumpet

Jackie McLean: alto saxophone

Sonny Rollins: tenor saxophone

Walter Bishop Jr.: piano

Tommy Potter: bass

Art Blakey: drums

In Memoriam: Dick Dale

We fondly remember, Dick Dale, the king of surf guitar, who passed away this week.  He is mentioned often in the context of surf guitar, but, also happened to be one of the most popular musicians of the post-swing era.  His two biggest songs "Pipeline" and "Misirlou" have been featured on this blog over the years.  Writer Dave Hunter pays tribute to Dale in an obituary written for Premier Guitar magazine.  Rest In Peace, Dick Dale.

https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/28702-dick-dale-19372019?utm_source=Premier+Guitar&utm_campaign=1198568a1f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_03_18_10_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_93db14e670-1198568a1f-66082997&goal=0_93db14e670-1198568a1f-66082997&mc_cid=1198568a1f&mc_eid=da7d09ee5c

Rahsaan Roland Kirk "Freaks For The Festival"

From "The Case Of The 3 Sided Dream In Audio" LP released in 1975.

• Tenor Saxophone, Bass Saxophone, Flute, Trumpet – Rahsaan Roland Kirk

• Keyboards – Arthur Jenkins, Hilton Ruiz, Richard Tee

• Guitar – Cornell Dupree, Hugh McCracken, Keith Loving

• Drums – John Goldsmith, Sonny Brown, Steven Gadd

• Congas, Percussion – Ralph MacDonald

• Congas – Lawrence Killian

• Bass – Francisco Centeno, Metathias Pearson, Bill Salter

• Baritone Saxophone – Pat Patrick 

Chick Corea (feat. Al Jarreau) "Hot News Blues"

From Chick Corea's 1978 solo record "Secret Agent", here is the tune "Hot News Blues" featuring Chick on his ever present Rhodes piano, Bunny Brunel on fretless bass, and the late, great, Al Jarreau, on vocals.

Nils Landgren Funk Unit @ Leverkeusner Jazztage 2017

Nils Landgren Funk Unit - Leverkusener Jazztage (2017)

1. Funk For Life
2. Friday Night
3. Stars In Your Eyes
4. Just A Kiss Away
5. Rockin' After Midnight
6. Get Down On The Funk
7. Ain't Nobody

Nils Landgren - trombone, vocals
Magnum Coltrane Price - bass guitar, vocals
Andy Pfeiler - guitar, vocals
Jonas Wall - tenor sax
Petter Bergander - keyboards
Robert Ikiz - drums

Live at 38. Leverkusener Jazztage Forum, Germany, 06.11.2017

Jeff Lorber Fusion “Proteus”

From the 1977 “Soft Space” album, tracks of which have been featured here before, here is the tune “Proteus”, featuring, among others, Jeff Lorber on Rhodes piano, and Chick Corea on Minimoog synthesizer.

Herbie Hancock "Actual Proof"

Revisiting both live and studio versions of Herbie Hancock’s composition, “Actual Proof”, originally recorded on his 1974 record, “Thrust”.

Rooted in Intercultural Appreciation, The Cedar Is A Global Sanctuary

For 30 years, in the hometown of yours truly, this venue has meant so much for people who appreciate music, and also music of widely diverse cultures from around the world.

https://www.musicinminnesota.com/sith-the-cedar/?fbclid=IwAR3Mi1LIaQAtCEPJXG7k2oWMmynfKD_PwuAFIolMXD7GetepJkT-P_J6J48

Lyle Mays "Alaskan Suite"

"Lyle Mays waited a long, long time before straying from the Pat Metheny Group to issue his first solo album (recorded 1985, released 1986 on Geffen Records) but when he did, on his own, Mays' synthesizer solos and textures are close in sound to what he was doing in the Metheny group. The 14-minute "Alaskan Suite" forms the centerpiece of the LP's side two"...

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Lyle Mays - piano, synthesizer, autoharp
Alejandro Neciosup Acuña - drums
Billy Drewes - alto and soprano saxophone
Bill Frisell - guitar
Marc Johnson - acoustic bass
Naná Vasconcelos - percussion

Green Leaf Rustlers "Waymore's Blues", "Ramblin' Man", & "Ride Me High"

A new project from Chris Robinson of Chris Robinson Brotherhood and formerly, The Black Crowes.  This is the Green Leaf Rustlers, playing "Waymore's Blues", and a medley of "Ramblin' Man" and "Ride Me High" at Sweetwater Music Hall on June 11th, 2018.  These videos are promoting an upcoming tour for the band, in California.  The band lineup includes Chris Robinson, Barry Sless, Greg Loiacono, Pete Sears, and John Molo.  

The Brecker Brothers "If You Wanna Boogie (Forget It Baby)"

Awesomely funky track from The Brecker Brothers and their 1975 record "Back To Back".  "If You Wanna Boogie (Forget It Baby)". 

Joey DeFrancesco Trio "Never Can Say Goodbye" live at Java Jazz Festival 2011

Joey DeFrancesco Trio playing "Never Can Say Goodbye" live at the Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2011, JiExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta - Indonesia.

In Memoriam: Andre Previn

Classical composer, arranger, and artist. Andre Previn was not your typical classical music composer, as a love of jazz showed through and permeated his compositions and arrangements.  Previn passed away back on February 28th, and will be missed.  Rest In Peace, Andre Previn.

https://jazztimes.com/news/remembering-andre-previn-1929-2019/?fbclid=IwAR2imkikGPMSGphy3MHTt5WMDs9XEZsPH-lsAAFyuGqLcqqhuNzbn6BBWDQ

Mr. Sipp "Knock A Hole In It" (Full Album)

Another "Full Album Friday".  This is Mr. Sipp's full recording, by the same name as the title track that was just shared.  "Knock A Hole In It", released in 2017.  Included are covers of blues standards by Freddie King & Don Nix, as well as Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing".  The track listing is:

1. Knock A Hole In It
2. Bad Feeling
3. Stalking Me
4. Sea of Love
5. Gotta Let Her Go
6. Going Down
7. Baby You're Mine
8. Juke Joint
9. Strings Attached
10. Turn Up
11. Love Don't Live Here Anymore
12. Love Yourself
13. Little Wing

Mr. Sipp "Knock A Hole In It"

Check out bluesman Mr. Sipp and his tune "Knock A Hole In It".  More fantastic new blues music to discover.

Levon Helm Band "All On A Mardi Gras Day"

"Mardi Gras" ("Fat Tuesday"), was celebrated yesterday.  So, yours truly is a little late to the party, but in that spirit, here is the late, great Levon Helm and his band playing the tune "All On A Mardi Gras Day" at a 2011 concert.

Eric Gales "Southpaw Serenade"

Studio and live versions of Eric Gales' new blues tune "Southpaw Serenade".  The studio track features Doyle Bramhall II., and the live track is from a concert once again at Earl's Hideaway in Sebastian, Florida. 

Elvin Jones & Jimmy Garrison Sextet (feat. McCoy Tyner) "Half And Half"

From the 1964 record "Illumination" here is the Elvin Jones & Jimmy Garrison Sextet featuring McCoy Tyner on piano, with the tune "Half And Half".

Elvin Jones: drums
Prince Lasha: clarinet, flute
Sonny Simmons: alto saxophone & English horn
Jimmy Garrison: bass
Charles Davis: baritone saxophone
McCoy Tyner: piano

Chick Corea Super Trio "Windows"

Chick Corea on piano, Christian McBride on bass, and Steve Gadd on drums, playing live at One World Theater in 2005 as the Chick Corea Super Trio, on Chick Corea's legendary composition "Windows".

The Marcus King Band "This Old Cowboy"

From their 2017 "Due North" EP, that was released well before the newest studio record "Carolina Confessions", here's the Marcus King Band with their cover of The Marshall Tucker Band's "This Old Cowboy", written by the late, great, Toy Caldwell.

Jonathon "Boogie" Long "29 Ways"

Another red hot blues guitarist to check out.  Here's Jonathon "Boogie" Long, absolutely slaying the dragon on his Gibson ES335 in a performance on his song "29 Ways" from the Paulie's New Orleans Jazz & Blues Festival in Worcester, Massachusetts, on June 27th, 2015.