Bob Weir and the Wolf Bros w/ Sturgill Simpson and Lukas Nelson “Truckin” Farm Aid

 

Bob Weir & The Wolf Brothers featuring Sturgill Simpson and Lukas Nelson playing The Grateful Dead's "Truickin' ", at Farm Aid 2023.  Check it out.  

Willie and Family, live at Farm Aid 2023.

 

Full Concert Friday this week, featuring Willie Nelson & Family at Willie's annual Farm Aid benefit concert to help and support the American farmer.  Willie is still out there playing, at 90 years young.  Saw him perform live in Minneapolis, at the Northrop Auditorium on the campus of the University of Minnesota, in 2002, and have been a diehard fan since.  The set list for this gig is:

1. Whiskey River (Johnny Bush cover)

2. Bloody Mary Morning

3. I Never Cared for You

4. Texas Flood (Larry Davis cover, feat. Lukas Nelson: lead guitar & lead vocals)

5. Help Me Make It Through the Night (Kris Kristofferson cover, feat. Waylon Payne: vocals)

6. Die When I'm High (Halfway to Heaven) (Particle Kid cover, feat. Mikah Nelson: vocals)

7. Mama's Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys

8. Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground

9. On The Road Again

10. Always on My Mind

11. Just Outside of Austin (Lukas Nelson & Promise of The Real cover, feat. Lukas Nelson: lead vocals)

12. Good Hearted Woman (Waylon Jennings cover)

13. I've Been to Georgia on A Fast Train (Billy Joe Shaver cover)

14. Everything Is Bullshit (Particle Kid cover) (feat. Mikah Nelson: lead vocals)

15. Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die

16. Write Your Own Songs (Willie Nelson & Kris Kristofferson cover)

17. Will The Circle Be Unbroken/I'll Fly Away (Medley) (feat. Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Margo Price, & others)

18. It's Hard to Be Humble (Mac Davis cover) (feat. Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Margo Price, & others)

Three Musketeers - Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Milton Nascimento

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

"Miracle of the Fishes/Milagre dos peixes" (Brant, Nascimento)  Live Under the Sky Jazz Festival, Japan, 1991.  Herbie Hancock, piano; Stanley Clarke, bass; Robertino Silva, drums; Wayne Shorter, saxophone; Milton Nascimento, guitar and vocals.

Wayne Shorter is playing soprano sax on this particular tune.

Phish (feat. Derek Trucks) "First Tube"

 

From Phish's August 26th, 2023, show (a month or so ago) at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York, a benefit concert for those affected recently by flooding in Vermont and Upstate New York, here is Phish with special guest, the one and the only, Derek Trucks, on the instrumental "First Tube".  Check it out.  Phish is of course, Trey Anastasio on guitar, Page McConnell on keyboards, Mike Gordon on bass, and Jon Fishman, on drums.  

Portrait of a True Jazz Legend - Oliver Nelson

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Oliver Nelson was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger, composer, and bandleader. He was born on June 4, 1932, in St. Louis, Missouri, and passed away on October 28, 1975.  Nelson was primarily recognized as a skilled saxophonist, playing both the alto and tenor varieties. His first instrument, however, was the piano, which he began playing at the age of six. Nelson later learned to play the saxophone in high school and eventually studied music in college.

He is perhaps best known for his 1961 album "The Blues and the Abstract Truth," considered a landmark recording in the jazz canon. The album, which featured fellow jazz luminaries like Freddie Hubbard and Bill Evans, was lauded for its innovative arrangements and compositions, most notably the piece "Stolen Moments."

Apart from his work as a performing musician, Nelson was an accomplished composer and arranger. He worked with a variety of artists and ensembles, from jazz musicians like Cannonball Adderley and Stanley Turrentine to popular artists like James Brown and the Temptations. Nelson also composed music for television and film, including the themes for television shows such as "The Six Million Dollar Man" and "Ironside."  Nelson's career was cut short by a heart attack in 1975 when he was just 43. Despite his relatively brief career, he left a significant legacy in the world of jazz and beyond.

The band here, tackles a couple standards like "Down By The Riverside" and "Milestones".  The soloists on each number.

"Milestones" - Leo Wright: alto saxophone, Klaus Marmulla: trumpet, Rolf Roemer: tenor saxophone

"Down by the Riverside" - Carmell Jones, Milo Pavolovic, Manfred Stoppacher, & Carmell Jones: trumpets

Eric Clapton & Bradley Walker "Always On My Mind"

 

Eric Clapton has released a new song with Bradley Walker “Always On My Mind." This new Willie Nelson cover pays homage to the country legend in celebration of his 90th birthday. This new release comes ahead of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, held in Los Angeles this September, where Bradley Walker will also be performing. More information on Crossroads can be found here: crossroadsguitarfestival.com 

VIDEO:

Directors: Dave Kaplan & John Logsdon

Editor: Dan Alvarado

Project Coordinator: Kalie Everhart

Clearances: Suzanne Coffman & Dina Botts

Very special thanks to: Mark Rothbaum

Eric Clapton has released a new song with Bradley Walker “Always On My Mind." This new Willie Nelson cover pays homage to the country legend in celebration of his 90th birthday. This new release comes ahead of Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, held in Los Angeles this September, where Bradley Walker will also be performing. More information on Crossroads can be found here: crossroadsguitarfestival.com 

VIDEO:

Directors: Dave Kaplan & John Logsdon

Editor: Dan Alvarado

Project Coordinator: Kalie Everhart

Clearances: Suzanne Coffman & Dina Botts

Very special thanks to: Mark Rothbaum

LYRICS:

Maybe I didn't love you

Quite as often as I could have

Maybe I didn't treat you

Quite as good as I should have

If I made you feel second best

Girl, I'm sorry I was blind

You were always on my mind

You were always on my mind

And maybe I didn't hold you

All those lonely, lonely times

And I guess I never told you

I'm so happy that you're mine

Little things I should have said and done

I just never took the time

You were always on my mind

You were always on my mind

Tell me, tell me that your

Sweet love hasn't died

And give me

Give me one more chance

To keep you satisfied

I’ll keep you satisfied

Little things I should have said and done

I just never took the time

But you were always on my mind

You were always on my mind

You were always on my mind

You were always on my mind

Bushbranch/Surfdog Records 

© & ℗ 2023 EPC Enterprises, LLP.

© & ℗ 2023 EPC Enterprises, LLP.

New Jimi Hendrix Experience Live Album Recorded at Hollywood Bowl 1967

A Sunday special, this week, as a new live album has been unearthed and will be released from the Jimi Hendrix Experience, recorded in 1967 at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, California.  Writer Danielle Taylor in American Songwriter magazine has the details.

https://americansongwriter.com/new-jimi-hendrix-experience-live-album-recorded-at-hollywood-bowl-1967/ 

Gov't Mule "Gone Too Long"

 

The last song on Gov't Mule's new record "Peace... Like A River".  This one is called "Gone Too Long".  

Gov't Mule "Long Time Coming"

 

The penultimate song on "Peace... Like A River" by Gov't Mule, this is "Long Time Coming".  

Gov't Mule (feat. Celisse Henderson & Kymberli Joyce Rush) "Just Across The River"

 

From "Peace... Like A River" by Gov't Mule, here is "Just Across The River" featuring lead and backing vocals, along with Warren Haynes, by Celisse Henderson and Kymberli Joyce Rush.  

Gov't Mule "After The Storm"

 

Another track from Gov't Mule's "Peace... Like A River" record that was just released.  This is "After The Storm".  

Gov't Mule (feat. Billy Bob Thornton) "The River Only Flows One Way"

 

From "Peace... Like A River" here is Gov't Mule featuring Billy Bob Thornton on vocals and spoken word with "The River Only Flows One Way".  

Gov't Mule "Head Full of Thunder"

 

From "Peace... Like A River", the new Gov't Mule record, here is the tune "Head Full of Thunder".  

Gov't Mule (feat. Ivan Neville & Ruthie Foster) "Dreaming Out Loud"

 

"Dreaming Out Loud" from the new Gov't Mule record "Peace... Like A River" featuring guests Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster on vocals.  

Gov't Mule "Your Only Friend"

 

"Your Only Friend" from Gov't Mule's new record "Peace... Like A River".  

Gov't Mule "Peace I Need"

 

The fourth cut off of "Peace... Like A River" by Gov't Mule.  This is "Peace I Need".  

Gov't Mule "Made My Peace"

 

The third track from the new Gov't Mule record "Peace... Like A River".  This is 'Made My Peace".

Gov't Mule (feat. Billy Gibbons) "Shake Our Way Out"

 

More music from the new Gov't Mule record "Peace... Like A River".  Here is "Shake Our Way Out" featuring the one and the only Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top on lead guitar.  

Gov't Mule "Same As It Ever Was"

 

The opening track of the new Gov't Mule record "Peace... Like A River".  This is "Same As It Ever Was".

The Allman Brothers Band "Midnight Rider" (revisited)

 

50 years ago, tomorrow (September 10th), in 1973, this performance took place.  The Allman Brothers Band performing live at The Grand Opera House in Macon, Georgia.  Here is a video of their version of "Midnight Rider" one of their most popular tunes, from that night.  This is the era of the band immediately after the tragic deaths of both lead and slide guitarist Duane Allman and bassist Berry Oakley in separate motorcycle accidents.  This lineup of the band includes:

Gregg Allman: Hammond B3 organ, lead vocals

Dickey Betts: lead, rhythm, and slide guitar, vocals

Chuck Leavell: piano, vocals

Lamar Williams: bass

Butch Trucks: drums & percussion

Jai Johnny "Jaimoe" Johansson: drums & percussion

I had several chances to see a modern incarnation of the Allman Brothers, four times, in a span of a decade, at a few different venues.  Their music will live forever in my heart.  

Two Views of The Chicken - Jaco Pastrious and Word of Mouth, and, with the Gil Evans Jazz Orch.

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

The Chicken (Pee Wee Ellis):  Jaco Pastorius and Word of Mouth featuring Peter Erskine, drums; Randy Brecker, trumpet; Don Alias, percussion, Bob Mintzer, tenor saxophone and Othello Molineaux on steel drums.  Gil Evans Big Band at the July 24, 1984, Live Under the Sky Festival in Japan.      Bass – Jaco Pastorius; Bass ['Backup'] – Mark Egan; Drums – Adam Nussbaum; Guitar – Hiram Bullock; Keyboards, Conductor, Arranged By – Gil Evans; Saxophone – Chris Hunter, George Adams; Synthesizer – Peter Levin; Trombone – George Lewis; Trumpet – Hannibal Marvin Peterson, Lew Soloff, Miles Evans; Tuba, Baritone Saxophone – Howard Johnson.

Tedeschi Trucks Band on Joe Cocker's "Space Captain" Peach Fest 2023

 

The Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks Band performs Joe Cocker's "Space Captain" at Peach Fest 2023.  Brought to you by Less Than Face Productions.  Audio by Ken M.

BLAST - Dave Frank Solo Piano Live at Iridium

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Blast (Frank) Dave Frank Solo Piano Live at Iridium

Dave Frank is a renowned jazz pianist, composer, educator, and author who has dedicated his career to the study and performance of jazz music, and he is highly regarded for his technical proficiency and improvisational skills on the piano.

Dave Frank has studied with some of the jazz greats, including Lennie Tristano, Barry Harris, Marian McPartland, and Sir Roland Hanna. He has performed at numerous jazz festivals, clubs, and concert venues around the world, both as a solo artist and with various ensembles.

In addition to his performance career, Dave Frank is a respected jazz educator. He has taught jazz piano and improvisation at several prestigious institutions, including the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and the Manhattan School of Music. Dave Frank has also authored several instructional books and created online courses to help aspiring musicians develop their skills and understanding of jazz music.

Overall, Dave Frank is recognized as a highly accomplished pianist and a dedicated educator, contributing significantly to the world of jazz music through his performances, teaching, and instructional materials.

Mighty Joe Young "Baby Please"

From a 1975 festival gig in France here is bluesman Mighty Joe Young with his tune "Baby Please".  The quartet includes Mighty Joe Young on guitar and vocals, Kenny Sayadak on piano and Hammond organ (piano for this song), Alvino Cornelius Boyson on bass, and Alvino Bennett on drums.  

Monk's Round Midnight - Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Round Midnight (Monk) - 1991, Herbie Hancock, piano; Wayne Shorter, saxophone; Stanley Clarke, bass and Omar Hakim, drums.

B.B. King Tribute: @JoeBonamassaTV , Carmen Vandenberg & @joanneshawtaylor "Nobody's Home"

 

Step inside legendary Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, CA, as guitarists Joe Bonamassa, Joanne Shaw Taylor and Josh Smith pay tribute to the B.B. King Live @ Sunset Sound record that was released 50 years ago. These amazing artists do their rendition of "Nobody's Home" All Words & Music By B.B. KING Guitars: Joe Bonamassa: https://www.instagram.com/joebonamassa/ Joanne Shaw Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/joanneshawt... Carmen Vandenberg: https://www.instagram.com/carmenvande... Josh Smith: https://www.instagram.com/joshsmithgu... Bass: Sean Hurley https://www.instagram.com/seanehurley/ Drums: Lamar Carter https://www.instagram.com/lemarcarter/ Engineered by Austin Atwood Asst Engineer: Nate Haze Produced by Joe Bonamassa & Drew Dempsey (Sunset Sound) Sunset Sound Merchandise: www.sunsetsoundstore.com Sunset Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetsound... Sunset Facebook: @sunsetsoundrecorders Sunset Sound Website: www.sunsetsound.com #bbking #joebonamassa #guitarists #sunsetsound

Jimi Hendrix "Purple Haze"

 

I have posted a couple of covers of this tune.  But here is the genuine article.  Jimi Hendrix performing "Purple Haze" at the 1970 Atlanta Pop Festival.