Jerry Lee Lewis & Willie Nelson "Jambalaya"

 

Jerry Lee Lewis and Willie Nelson covering Hank Williams Sr.'s "Jambalaya".  Not sure what concert this is from or what year it was recorded.  But this is too cool!  Check it out.  Happy 89th birthday, Willie Nelson!  

The Allman Brothers Band Full Concert Fillmore East, September 23rd, 1970

 

Full Concert Friday this week, capturing The Allman Brothers Band in their heyday with the original lineup at the Fillmore East in New York City on September 23rd, 1970.  

The Allman Brothers Band - Full Concert

Recorded Live: 9/23/1970 - Fillmore East (New York, NY)

Setlist:

0:00:00 - Don't Keep Me Wonderin'

0:04:06 - Dreams

0:13:55 - Whipping Post

Personnel: 

Gregg Allman - organ, vocals

Duane Allman - guitar, vocals

Dickey Betts - guitar, vocals

Berry Oakley - bass, vocals

Butch Trucks - drums

Jai Johanny Johanson - drums

Thom Doucette - harp

Summary: 

On this date, Bill Graham assembled a stellar roster of bands to participate in the filming of a television special called Welcome To The Fillmore East for broadcast on educational channels. Short sets were filmed by the Byrds, the Elvin Bishop Group, Sha-Na-Na, Van Morrison, and the Allman Brothers Band, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of Bill Graham and the Fillmore East staff at work. 

The Allman Brothers performance is nothing short of spectacular and features the original lineup that included Duane Allman and Berry Oakley. Recorded six months prior to the legendary Live At Fillmore East double album set, this performance captures the Allman Brothers when they were a relatively new band, full of youthful passion and performing what would become classic original material when it was fresh and new.

Following Bill Graham's introduction, they kick things off with a tight performance of "Don't Keep Me Wonderin'," which features the band's friend, Tom Doucette, blowing harp over the group's trademark sound. Gregg's vocal is barely audible, but it's obvious the group is full of fire. "Dreams," which follows, slows things down a bit and the group establishes a relaxed groove that showcases their trademark sound, blending elements that would eventually come to define "Southern Rock."

They hit their stride on the next number, Dickey Betts' "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed." Here, the dual guitar attack of Allman and Betts is astounding. The two guitarists intertwine and synchronize in a manner nothing short of telepathic, creating a melting pot seasoned with elements of jazz, rock, country, and blues into a style utterly their own. The set ends with a ferocious take of "Whipping Post" that features outstanding melodic bass playing from Berry Oakley, with both Duane Allman and Dickey Betts soaring over the propulsive rhythm section. Shorter than the expansive versions that would develop in coming months, this is all the more fascinating for it, as they compress an incredible amount of energy into the time allotted. 

Time constrictions and vocal microphone malfunctions aside, this is still a fascinating performance. This original lineup of the band was certainly one of the most innovative and captivating bands to ever play the Fillmore.

Gov't Mule "Make It Rain"

 

From their recently released blues record "Heavy Load Blues", here is Gov't Mule with "Make It Rain".  

Elvin Jones with McCoy Tyner "Island Birdie" @ 1982 Antibes Jazz Festival

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack, here are Elvin Jones on drums and McCoy Tyner on piano playing "Island Birdie" at the 1982 Antibes Jazz Festival.  The full quintet includes:

McCoy Tyner: piano

Richard Davis: bass

Jean-Paul Bourelly: guitar

Pat LaBarbera: soprano saxophone

Elvin Jones: drums

In Memoriam: Guitar Shorty: Guitar Shorty "You Don't Treat Me Right"

We fondly remember blues legend Guitar Shorty, who passed away recently, at age 87.  Guitar Shorty played with a number of bluesmen and had his own extremely successful career, as a musician and showman.  In the obituary, check out a video of Shorty playing "A Flip With That Lick".  

Guitar Shorty, Blues legend Who Inspired Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Guy, Dies at 87

https://guitar.com/news/music-news/guitar-shorty-blues-legend-who-mentored-young-jimi-hendrix-dies-at-87/

Rest In Peace, the one and the only Guitar Shorty.  To honor his memory, here is his 1957 song "You Don't Treat Me Right" released that year on Cobra Records.  

Silvan Zingg & Ladyva at XIII Blues & Boogie Reunion 2017

 

Silvan Zingg & Ladyva playing Silvan's Stomp at XIII Blues & Boogie Reunion organized by Lluís Coloma at Nova Jazz Cava in Terrassa on 6th January 2017.

Lachy Doley "A Whiter Shade of Pale"

 

A tribute to Procol Harum's Singer/Piano player GARY BROOKER and masterful Hammond Organ player MATTHEW FISHER. With their iconic and tune 'A Whiter Shade of Pale'

This is such a special song for me as it was the very first song I learnt to play on the Hammond. I really hope you enjoy.

Lachy Doley on #HammondOrgan #Piano and Vocals

@Jackie James Barnes on Drums

Joel Burton on Bass

Recorded at Oceanic Studios

Filmed by Frace Mercado at Church St Studios

A great tribute, as we continue to pay respects to and will always, always remember the one and the only Gary Brooker of Procol Harum.  

Roy Haynes' Drum Solo at Dick Gibson's Jazz Party 1977

 

A special yet short and sweet treat, in lieu of Full Album Friday, this week.  The one and the only, Roy Haynes, who is 97 years old and still playing the drums.  This is another video from Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.  Dig it.  

Oteil & Friends Part 2

 

Part two of Oteil & Friends going beyond The Grateful Dead as part of their March 12th, 2022, performance at The Capitol Theater, covering "Hot 'Lanta" by The Allman Brothers Band, Bob Dylan's "Tough Mama", the late, great Neal Casal's "Superhighway", Eric Krasno's "Unconditional Love", "Believe It Or Not", and "New Potato Caboose".  

https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/oteil-burbridge-friends-capitol-theatre-03-11-12-22-photos-videos/

https://jambands.com/news/2022/03/14/oteil-friends-rock-the-capitol-theatre-in-port-chester/

Oteil & Friends Part 1 (covering The Grateful Dead)

 

Oteil Burbridge's band Oteil & Friends covering The Grateful Dead at The Capitol Theatre on March 12th, 2022.  Covering Grateful Dead songs in both portions of these videos from Relix magazine.  Part one features "Touch of Grey", "Scarlet Begonias" and "Estimated Prophet".  

Bob James "Janus"

 

From his 1982 "Hands Down" record, released 40 years ago, here is Bob James with "Janus".  This is the opening track on the record.  The band lineup is:

Bob James: piano, synthesizers

Eddie Daniels: tenor saxophone

David Brown: guitar

Doug Stegmeyer: bass

Liberty DeVitto: drums

Leonard "Doc" Gibbs Jr.: percussion

Gov't Mule "Ain't No Love" (Live at Soundcheck)

 

Another Gov't Mule soundcheck track.  This is their cover of Bobby "Blue" Bland's "Ain't No Love (In The Heart of The City)" from Bland's "Dreamer" album released in 1977.  The Mule recorded it for their "Heavy Load Blues" record which is now available.  Enjoy this one, and check out the record, too.  

The Rolling Stones at T.A.M.I Show, 1964 Medley: "Around And Around"/"Time Is On My Side"/"I'm Alright"

From a live performance at the T.A.M.I. Show on October 29th, 1964, here's The Rolling Stones (Mick Jagger on vocals, Brian Jones and Keith Richards on guitars, Bill Wyman on bass, and Charlie Watts on drums), playing a medley at the 1964 T.A.M.I. Show of "Around and Around", "Time Is On My Side", "It's All Over Now", "I'm Alright", and "Get Yourself Together".  This is a snippet from a movie someone made of the concert which is no longer available on YouTube.  

Buddy Guy @ the 1994 Newport Jazz Festival, August 14th, 1994

 

Full Concert Friday this week takes us to Newport, Rhode Island, and the 1994 Newport Jazz Festival, with a performance by the one and the only Buddy Guy from August 14th, 1994.  Sorry everyone.  Cannot find a full set list for this gig.  But check it out and enjoy, nonetheless.  

George Benson & McCoy Tyner Quartet "Here, There, & Everywhere"

A jazz quartet featuring two of the legends of jazz, George Benson on guitar and vocals, and the late, great McCoy Tyner on piano, covering a Beatles song, the Paul McCartney and John Lennon composition, "Here, There, & Everywhere".  

From the Munich Philharmonic

George Benson & McCoy Tyner Quartet Live Concert

George Benson - guitar

McCoy Tyner - piano

Avery Sharpe - bass

Aaron Scott - drums

John Lennon/James Paul McCartney - Here, There And Everywhere

Watch the video on YouTube.  

Charlie Daniels & The Jaguars "In The Middle of A Heartache"

 

Another great early Charlie Daniels tune, recorded with The Jaguars, in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the 1960s, on a 45 RPM record.  This one is called "In The Middle of A Heartache".  

Freddie Hubbard Meets Joe Henderson

Another one from Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.  Recorda Me a.k.a. No Me Esqueca (Joe Henderson) - Live at Teatro Olympico - Rome, Italy (1982): Freddie Hubbard - trumpet Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone Kenny Barron - piano Ron Carter - bass Tony Williams - drums

Taste (feat. Rory Gallagher) "Sugar Mama"

A performance by Taste, a blues rock power trio which was Rory Gallagher's first band, from the 1970 Isle of Wight festival, of their song "Sugar Mama".  The trio includes Rory Gallagher on guitar and vocals, Richard "Charlie" McCracken on bass, and John Wilson on drums.  

The Rippingtons "Morocco"

 

From their 1988 record "Kilimanjaro", here are The Rippingtons with "Morocco", one of their most popular "smooth jazz" jazz fusion/pop tunes.  

Tony Williams, Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Wynton Marsalis 1981 LUTS Live Under the Sky

 

For Full Concert Friday this week.  This is a collection of performances all featuring Herbie and Tony collaborating with Carlos Santana during the July 1981 Japanese jazz festival, Live Under the Sky.  This video was recently uploaded without the presence of the Herbie Hancock composition, "Saturday Night."  That oversight has been corrected and now this video contains ALL of the clips from LUTS 1981 featuring these musicians that I am aware exists.

Herbie Hancock Quartet:

Herbie Hancock: keyboards

Tony Williams: drums

Ron Carter: upright bas

Wynton Marsalis: trumpet

'Round Midnight

w/ special guest Carlos Santana: guitar

Parade

Hancock Santana Special Band:

Herbie Hancock: keyboards

Devadip Carlos Santana: guitar

Tony Williams: drums

David Margen: bass

Armando Peraza: percussion

Raul Rekow: percussion

Orestes Vilato: percussion

Song for My Brother

Europa

Saturday Night

Swapan Tari

Jackie McLean "Mr. E"

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack on YouTube.  Here is jazz alto saxophone legend Jackie McLean playing the composition "Mr. E" honoring the drummer in the band.  The band features Jackie McLean on alto saxophone, Rene McLean on tenor saxophone, Alan Palmer on piano, Nat Reeves on double bass, and "Mr. E" himself, Eric McPherson, on drums. 

Gov't Mule "Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody's Home"

 

Happy Birthday to the one and the only Warren Haynes!  From Gov't Mule's latest record "Heavy Load Blues" here is their cover of Albert King's "Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody's Home", a song that has been posted here before, at least the Gov't Mule rendition of it.  This performance took place last fall at Levitt Pavilion Steelstacks in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on September 14th, 2021.  

Charlie Daniels & The Jaguars "Robot Romp"

 

Another very early, zany jukebox tune from Charlie Daniels & The Jaguars, recorded in 1960, called "Robot Romp".  This is a funny tune!  Nowhere near as successful as what Charlie would record with The Charlie Daniels Band, but, the rest, as they say, is history.  

After Hours with Coleman Hawkins and Roy Eldridge

This is pretty cool.  Just watch and listen and you will find out what I mean.  

This is a 1959 pilot for a New York TV series that never found a sponsor, back in the days when TV shows required one to air. The clip features....

Roy Eldridge - Trumpet, Vocal....

Coleman Hawkins - Tenor Sax.... 

Johnny Guarnieri - Piano.... 

Barry Galbraith - Guitar....

Milt Hinton - Bass....

Cozy Cole - Drums.... 

Carol Stevens - Vocal....

Joe Bonamassa "One Less Cross To Bear"

 

Another live performance by Joe Bonamassa and his band.  The venue for this one is Radio City Music Hall in New York City, part of a live record and DVD.  The tune is called "One Less Cross To Bear".  

TajMo: The Taj Mahal & Keb Mo Band

Full Concert Friday brings us a couple of blues legends this week with Taj Mahal and Keb Mo performing a show in 2016 or 2017, with a full band, from the Philadelphia Folk Festival in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.