Tedeschi Trucks Band "Looking For Answers"

 

From their April 16th, 2022, show in Portland, Maine, here is Tedeschi Trucks Band with their haunting tune "Looking For Answers".  

Tedeschi Trucks Band "Leaving Trunk"

 

The Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks band performs Taj Mahal's "Leaving Trunk" At the State Theater in Portland, ME on 4/16/22.  Brought to you by Less Than Face Productions.

Miles Davis, May 28th, 1974, Sao Paulo, Brazil

 

A Full Album and Full Concert Friday hybrid post this week, with both sets of Miles Davis' 1974 Sao Paulo, Brazil concert.  The band is:

Miles Davis: trumpet

Dave Liebman: soprano saxophone

Pete Cosey: guitar

Reggie Lucas: guitar

Dominique Gaumont: guitar

Michael Henderson: bass

Al Foster: drums

Mtume: congas, percussion

The set list is a tad fuzzy.  But here goes.

Set 1:

1. Funk (Prelude Part 1) (incorporating bits and pieces of "Yesternow" and "Turnaroundphrase"

2. Untitled original 

Set 2:

This is a deal where you will just have to listen to the recording and find out what it is.  At this time in his career, in the mid-1970s, you just never knew as a listener, what on earth Miles and his band were going to do.

Enjoy

Jimmy Hall "Jumpin' for Joy"

 

A new single by Jimmy Hall, of Wet Willie fame.  The song is called "Jumpin' For Joy" and features Joe Bonamassa and his backing band.  The lineup is:

Jimmy Hall: vocals, harmonica

Joe Bonamassa: guitar

Josh Smith: guitar

Reese Wynans: Hammond organ, keyboards

Michael Rhodes: bass

Greg Morrow: drums

Special guests on the album include guitarists like Warren Haynes and Jared James Nichols.  

Phish "Split Open and Melt"

 

From their show last Wednesday night, July 20th, 2022, at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, here is Phish with their psychedelic jam "Split Open and Melt".  

John McLaughlin, Jean-Luc Ponty, Zakir Hussain: "Lotus Feet" | International Jazz Day Istanbul

 

John McLaughlin (guitar), Jean-Luc Ponty (violin) and Zakir Hussain (tabla) perform McLaughlin's renowned composition "Lotus Feet" as part of the International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert at the Hagia Irene in Istanbul, Turkey. Filmed on April 30, 2013.

Phish "Down With Disease" (Revisited)

 

From their July 16th, 2022 show at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Maine, here is Phish with another extended jam version of their tune "Down With Disease".  

Remembering Dr. Billy Taylor on the 101st anniversary of his birth

 

Playlist with Music and Interviews:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX...

Bret Primack worked with Billy Taylor for nearly fifteen years, on Jazz Central Station, the first major Jazz website, and the Global Music Network, where he served as consultant and inspiration, producing Billy's website, and, many memorable videos, which are available on this channel.

In Memoriam: Michael Henderson

Michael Henderson, R&B Singer Who Played Bass with Miles Davis, Dies at 71

https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/michael-henderson-r-b-singer-who-played-bass-with-miles-davis-dies-at-71/ar-AAZRL0Q?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=a038129fa49742468e90a24c87bdd978

Tell The Truth - DC Rehearsal - February 2022

 

Tedeschi Trucks Band in rehearsal.  

Practice makes perfect. During every soundcheck and before the band hits the stage, TTB is still tweaking and working parts out to make sure everything is as tight as it can get for the show. 

Filmed & Edited by Bradley Strickland

Joe Bonamassa (feat. Jools Holland) "The Heart That Never Waits"

 Joe Bonamassa performs The Heart That Never Waits on Later with Jools Holland. 

Joe Bonamassa (feat. Jools Holland) "Lonely Boy"

 

Joe Bonamassa performs Lonely Boy on Later with Jools Holland. 

The Largest Audience in Jazz History

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Miles Davis played the biggest gig of his career when he brought his groundbreaking new Bitches Brew band to the 1970 Isle of Wight Music Festival, still the largest ever music event to take place in the UK.   Gary Bartz was in the band and here, he reflects on what happened that historic day.

Bob James "Feel Like Making Love"/"Night Crawler"

 

This Bob James Trio performance brings back many memories of seeing him and his trio live at The Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant in Minneapolis, back in January.  Here is the trio playing a medley of James' arrangement of Roberta Flack's hit song "Feel Like Making Love" and James' composition "Night Crawler".  It should be noted "Feel Like Making Love" was penned by Eugene McDaniels I believe.  

 

Jack Bruce & Mick Taylor "Spirit"

 

From the same concert posted for Full Concert Friday, yesterday, here is "Spirit" from the 1975 Jack Bruce Band Old Grey Whistle Test performance, as sort of an encore.  Again, the band includes Jack Bruce on bass and vocals, Mick Taylor on guitar, Carla Bley and Ronnie Leahy on keyboards, and Bruce Gary on drums.  

Jack Bruce & Mick Taylor on The Old Grey Whistle Test, 1975

 

Full Concert Friday this week features Jack Bruce and Mick Taylor performing on The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1975.  The Jack Bruce Band with Mick Taylor at The Old Grey Whistle Test, 1975 June 6. Best audio (from the album) combined with video.

Setlist:

1. 00:20 Can You Follow

2. 02:15 Morning Story

3. 07:35 Keep It Down

4. 13:00 Pieces Of Mind

5. 19:05 One

6. 25:40 Spirit

7. 33:15 Without A Word

8. 42:10 Smiles And Grins

Personnel:

Jack Bruce (vocals, bass guitar, piano)

Mick Taylor (guitar)

Carla Bley (keyboards)

Ronnie Leahy (keyboards)

Bruce Gary (drums)

The Billy Pezzack Trio "Alley Cat"

 

From their record "Noise In My Attic" check out The Billy Pezzack Trio with "Alley Cat".  

https://www.billypezzack.co.uk/

Denny Zeitlin “The Name of This Terrain”

 

From Bret “Jazz Video Guy” Primack, another track from Denny Zeitlin’s record.  Here, the drummer playing with his trio including George Marsh and Mel Gray, plays the composition “The Name of This Terrain”.  

Pee Wee Ellis "Make It Funky"

 

Pee Wee Ellis jamming on his late pal and bandmate Maceo Parker's tune "Make It Funky" which has been posted here, with Maceo jamming on it, before.  Dig this.  

Pee Wee Ellis “Blue Bell Pepper”

 

Legendary tenor saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis who played with Maceo Parker, Ginger Baker, and others, plays his composition “Blue Bell Pepper”.  I’ve never eaten a blue bell pepper.  I don’t think they exist unlike those that are red, green, yellow, or orange.  But after hearing this tune, I would definitely try one.  

Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, & Billy Cobham "Eye of The Hurricane"

 

Revisiting Herbie Hancock's composition "Eye of The Hurricane".  

Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Billy Cobham playing "Eye Of the Hurricane" (Composition by Herbie Hancock, included in the album "Maiden Voyage"). Recorded at Palazzo dei Congressie, Lugano January 26, 1983.

Do Not Miss This Tom Bukovac And Guthrie Trapp Jamming Together - 3 Performances And A Wicked Lesson

 

A different kind of a Full Concert Friday this week.  From guitar instructor, and professional musician Brett Papa, here is a jam session/lesson from two more of the best guitarists in modern music who are renown as session players.  Tom Bukovac and Guthrie Trapp.  Guitarists, check this out.

 

Joe Zawinul "Doctor Honorus Causa"

The late, great Joe Zawinul playing his masterpiece “Dr. Honorus Causa”.  It appears on his 1971 record “Zawinul” as the opening track.  The tune is dedicated to Herbie Hancock for receiving an Honorary Doctorate and features Joe Zawinul on Rhodes piano, Herbie Hancock on Rhodes piano, Miroslav Vitous on double bass, George Davis on flute, Earl Turbinton on soprano saxophone, Woody Shaw on trumpet, and on drums and percussion, Joe Chambers, Billy Hart, & David Lee.  

Blood, Sweat, & Tears "Unit Seven"

 

Blood, Sweat, & Tears performing "Unit 7" a jazz standard by bassist Sam Jones, composed for Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley.  It is also known as "Cannon's Theme".  

Phil Lesh, Warren Haynes, John Scofield, "St. Stephen" 7/1/22 Bridgeport, CT

 

The post title says it all.  Phil Lesh & Friends featuring Phil Lesh, Warren Haynes, John Scofield, John Medeski, among others, playing "St. Stephen" at their July 1st, 2022, gig held in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  Another song or two from this show could be coming up on the blog.  Stay tuned.    

Bruce Springsteen "Born In The U.S.A."

 

Another tune in celebration of Independence Day.  Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band play "Born In The U.S.A." at a 1985 concert.  

Phil Lesh & Friends "Truckin' "

 

Happy Independence Day!  Happy 246th Birthday, United States of America!  To celebrate, we do so and honor one of the greatest American bands of all time, The Grateful Dead, with one of their original members, Phil Lesh, and his band, Phil Lesh & Friends performing a Grateful Dead classic, "Truckin' ". Watch the video on YouTube.  

Phil Lesh and Friends 

Truckin

Frost Amphitheater

6-4-22

Set 1 opener

Phil Lesh - Bass, Vocals

Scott Metzger - Guitar, Vocals

Joe Russo - Drums

Benmont Tench - Keys, Vocals

John Scofield - Guitar

Graham Lesh - Guitar, Vocals

Barbara Lynn "I Feel Alright (What'd I Say?)"

 

Performing on a show called "The Beat", here is Barbara Lynn with her take on "What'd I Say?" by Ray Charles, entitled "I Feel Alright".  

Miles Davis "Round About Midnight" (1957) Full Album

Full Album Friday featuring the one and the only Miles Davis.  Here's his 1957 record "Round About Midnight".  This record is comprised of covers and/or compositions written by other jazz artists.  

1. Round Midnight (Bernie Hanighen, Thelonius Monk, & Cootie Williams)

2. Ah-Leu-Cha (Charlie Parker)

3. All of You (Cole Porter)

4. Bye Bye Blackbird (Mort Dixon & Ray Henderson)

5. Tadd's Delight (Tadd Dameron)

6. Dear Old Stockholm (Stan Getz/Traditional)

The musicians on the recording include Miles Davis on trumpet, Philly Joe Jones on drums as a guest artist, John Coltrane on tenor saxophone as a guest artist, and Paul Chambers on bass as a guest artist in the quartet.