John Lee Hooker "Maudie"

 

From the 1960 Newport Jazz Festival, here is the one and the only John Lee Hooker playing his song "Maudie".  

Inner Glimpse - McCoy Tyner, Joe Henderson and Freddie Hubbard

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.  

00:00 Intro 04:02 Music begins

Inner Glimpse (Tyner) from Jazz Ost West, 1986 with Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax, McCoy Tyner, piano, Avery Sharpe, bass and Louis Hayes on drums.

WDR Big Band Celebrates Chick Corea with Mike Abene's Arrangement of Spain

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

This chapter of the podcast series, An Arranger's Notebook, features Mike Abene discussing his work with the WDR Big Band. Music, Mike's arrangement of Chick Corea's Spain for the WDR Big Band. #chickcorea #wdrbigband #bigbandjazz #jazzarranging #mikeabene #spain

Terry Reid "Highway 61 Revisited"/"Friends"

 

A medley by Terry Reid recorded in 1969, of Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited" and "Friends".  This is a studio recording while other pieces shared of his here, recently, have been live concert tracks.  Pardon me.  This isn't necessarily a medley, but it is two track in order on the same record.  

Trey Anastasio - What's The Use - remixed for The Beacon Jams (4K HDR)

 

Dropping today.  Check this out.

"What's The Use" from The Beacon Jams, an all-new collection of highlights from Trey's eight-week virtual residency at The Beacon Theatre in NYC during the fall of 2020. The compilation will be released digitally on Friday, November 25, and proceeds will benefit The Divided Sky Foundation. "What's The Use" - 11/13/2020 - The Beacon Theatre in New York, NY. The Divided Sky Foundation will focus on delivering quality care and compassionate treatment for those suffering from alcoholism and addiction. Donate now: http://trey.com/donate Directed by Trey Kerr Produced by 201 Productions https://www.instagram.com/treyanastasio https://www.facebook.com/treyanastasio https://twitter.com/treyanastasio https://www.trey.com

Terry Reid "Rich Kid Blues"

 

A very Happy Thanksgiving to all.  Always thankful for music, forever grateful for it.  Check out this performance.  The late, great blues guitarist Terry Reid with his song "Rich Kid Blues" in a live performance circa 1969.

Terence James 'Terry' Reid (born 13 November 1949) is an English rock vocalist and guitarist. He has performed with high-profile musicians, as a supporting act, a session musician, and sideman.  Reid was born in Huntingdon, England. He lived in the village of Holywell and attended St Ivo School, St Ives, Huntingdonshire. After leaving school at the age of 15 Reid joined Peter Jay's Jaywalkers after being spotted by the band's drummer, Peter Jay. At the time, Reid was playing for a local band, The Redbeats, who regularly played at the River Club in St Ives.

Eric Clapton "Losing Hand"

Another Eric Clapton rarity from the recently released "Rarities" record.  Here is a tune called "Losing Hand".  

Rory Gallagher “Walk On Hot Coals”

 

A repost of the late, great Rory Gallagher playing his song "Walk On Hot Coals" from his 1974 Irish tour.  The band lineup is a quartet.

Rory Gallagher: guitar, vocals, harmonica

Lou Martin: keyboards

Gerry McAvoy: bass

Rod de'Ath: drums & percussion

Joe Bonamassa "See See Baby"

 

From his CD/DVD release "Live at The Greek Theater", here is Joe Bonamassa and his band performing "See See Baby".  

Oscar Peterson "C Jam Blues"

 

From a 1964 performance in Denmark, here is Oscar Peterson on piano with his jazz trio which also includes Ray Brown on bass and Ed Thigpen on drums, playing "C Jam Blues".  

Sunnyland Slim "Tin Pan Alley"

 

In lieu of Full Album Friday this week, we continue to discover the blues tune "Tin Pan Alley".  From "Blues Masters" circa 1966, here is pianist Sunnyland Slim's version of the song.  This may very well be the definitive version.  Cannot say for sure.

Stevie Ray Vaughn & Serious Trouble (feat. Johnny "Clyde" Copeland) "Tin Pan Alley (a.k.a. The Roughest Place In Town)"

 

From his 1985 performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland, here is Stevie Ray Vaughan playing pianist Sunnyland Slim's "Tin Pan Alley (a.k.a. The Roughest Place in Town)" The band includes Stevie Ray Vaughan and Johnny "Clyde" Copeland on guitars and vocals, Reese Wynans on Hammond organ, Tommy Shannon on bass, and Chris Layton on drums.  

Little Walter, Hound Dog Taylor, Dillard Crume, Odie Payne "Walter's Blues"

 

Walter's Blues (Live)

Little Walter (ha)

Hound Dog Taylor (gt)

Dillard Crume (b)

Odie Payne (dm)

Marion Jacobs ''Little Walter''

B. May 1, 1930, Marksville, Louisiana

D. February 15, 1968, Chicago, Illinois

Orrin Keepnews Remembers Producing Monk's Brilliant Corners

 

A Jazz Video Guy oldie but goodie from 2008, the podcast series Orrin Keepnews, Producer, that I did for Concord Records where Mr. Keepnews discusses producing the classic Riverside recording, Brilliant Corners by Thelonious Monk.

Meet Mike LeDonne and the Groover Quartet - One Hell of a Band! | Jazz Video Guy

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

00:00 Interview | 03:08 Music Begins If you're looking for Hammond B-3 Jazz Organ Heaven, you'll find it on Mike LeDonne's It's All Your Fault, featuring the Groover Quartet (Mike, Eric Alexander, Peter Bernstein and Joe Farnsworth) a Big Band with arrangements by Dennis Mackrel. Here, Mike LeDonne discusses how his group, The Groover Quartet was formed, and why he enjoys playing with them.

Brecker Brothers "Song For Barry"/"Inside Out"

 

Brecker Brothers
November 1994
Madrid, Spain

Song For Barry

Inside Out

Michael Brecker: Tenor/EWI

Randy Brecker: Trumpet

James Genus: Bass

Dean Brown: Guitar

Rodney Holmes: Drums

George Whitty: Keyboards

Stan Getz "I Remember Clifford"

 

From the 1972 Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland, here is the Stan Getz Quartet playing "I Remember Clifford", 50 years ago.  Stan Getz on tenor saxophone, Chick Corea on Rhodes piano, Stanley Clarke on double bass, and Tony Williams on drums.  

The Heart and Soul of Baritone Sax Legend Ronnie Cuber | Jazz Video Guy

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

In this episode of his Arranger's Notebook, Mike Abene discusses his chart for "Besame Mucho" that he wrote for baritone sax legend Ronnie Cuber, and performed by Ronnie and the WDR Big Band.

00:00 Mike Abene discusses his long relationship with Ronnie and this arrangement. 01:33 Is it hard to go back to past arrangements and listen to them? 02:32 Music Begins ⏰ Video Duration: 09:57 ツ ツ HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYS THIS VIDEO!

Cousin Mary - John Coltrane Live at Birdland June 2, 1962 | The Jazz Video Guy

 

00:00 Introduction 00:35 Music Begins

Cousin Mary (Coltrane) at Birdland, June 2, 1962. John Coltrane, tenor saxophone; McCoy Tyner, piano; Jimmy Garrison, bass and Elvin Jones on drums.  Radio host: Pee Wee Marquette.

The Magic Hands of Harold Mabern

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

A bandleader, composer and educator, Harold Mabern was sought after by top musicians to record with them, drawn by his harmonic sophistication and feel for the blues.  Beloved by his students at William Paterson College, where he taught for decades, Harold was a mentor to many, and one of the most caring, compassionate musicians in Jazz.  Bret Primack produced this documentary about Harold, Hands, just after his passing in 2019.  The Harold Mabern story, as told by his friends Geoff Keezer, Donald Brown and Eric Alexander, also features performances and, Harold Mabern's own thoughts on Jazz.

Hound Dog Taylor & Little Walter "Wild About You Baby"

 

Hound Dog Taylor on slide guitar and vocals, and Marion "Little Walter" Jacobs performing the song "Wild About You Baby" in 1967.  Check it out.

Eric Clapton "Midnight Hour Blues"

 

From the recent release "The Complete Reprise Studio Albums Volume 2" here is Eric Clapton with a rare track.  This is "Midnight Hour Blues".  

Trey Anastasio Band "Simple Twist Up Dave"

From the Trey Anastasio Band's October 29th, 2022, show at the Chicago Theater in Chicago, Illinois, here is "Simple Twist Up Dave".  

Frank Gambale "Nunzio's Near"

 

A song dedicated to his brother, Nunzio.  Frank Gambale plays "Nunzio's Near" in a promotional video for a new signature acoustic guitar for him, made by Cort Guitars.

Blood, Sweat, & Tears (feat. Arturo Sandoval)

From a concert in 2011 or 2012, here is Blood, Sweat, & Tears with special guest, the one and the only, jazz trumpet extraordinaire, Arturo Sandoval, playing four songs.

"Surreptitious"

"God Bless The Child"

"Smiling Phases" (Steve Winwood cover)

"Spinning Wheel"

Taste (feat. Rory Gallagher) "What's Going On?"

 

From their performance in 1970 at the Isle of Wight Festival in England, here is Rory Gallagher and his power trio, Taste, with the song "What's Going On?", not to be confused with the Marvin Gaye number of the same name.