Widespread Panic "Fishing"

 

Widespread Panic performs "Fishing" live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on June 25th, 2023.

Joe Bonamassa (feat. Paul Rodgers) "Fire and Water"

 

Joe Bonamassa and vocalist Paul Rodgers from the band Free which made their mark in the 1960s and '70s, perform the tune "Fire and Water".  

Jackie McLean Live! Peruggia, 1983 with Bobby Hutcherson, Herbie Lewis and Billy Higgins

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Sonny Rollins remembers his friend, Jackie McLean and then Jackie plays some bebop at Peruggia, 1983 with Bobby Hutcherson, Herbie Lewis and Billy Higgins.

Ivan Lins at Java Jazz 2008

 

Full Concert Friday featuring Brazilian jazz keyboardist and vocalist Ivan Lins performing at the 2008 Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia.  

Joanne Shaw Taylor "Black Magic"

 

Joanne Shaw Taylor's latest single and music video for the song "Black Magic".  Check it out.  

Eric Clapton feat. Judith Hill, Simon Climie & Daniel Santiago - How Could We Know

 

Another new Eric Clapton tune that was released back in mid-July.  Eric Clapton featuring Judith Hill, Simon Climie, and Daniel Santiago "How Could We Know".  

Widespread Panic "Little Wing" (Live at Red Rocks)

 

From their June 24th, 2023, concert at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado, here is Widespread Panic playing their cover of Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing".  

Phish "46 Days"

 

From their July 11th, 2023 show at the Orion Amphitheatre in Huntsville, Alabama, here is Phish with "46 Days".  Trey Anastasio on guitar and vocals, Page McConnell on keyboards (Hammond organ, Wurlitzer electric piano etc.), Mike Gordon on bass, and John Fishman on drums.  

Ivan Lins - Daquilo que Eu sei

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Ivan Lins - teclado,,Marco Brito - teclados,Téo Lima - bateria, Nema Antunes - baixo,,João Castilho - guitarra e violão,Marcelo Martins - saxofone

Ivan Guimarães Lins (born June 16, 1945) is a Latin Grammy-winning Brazilian musician. He has been an active performer and songwriter of Brazilian popular music (MPB) and jazz for over thirty years. His first hit, "Madalena", was recorded by Elis Regina in 1970. "Love Dance", a hit in 1989, is one of the most recorded songs in musical history.

The title of this tune, Daquilo que Eu Sei, translates from Brazilian Portuguese, to "From What I Know", in English.

Azymuth Plays Club Morocco, 2017

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Azymuth is a Brazilian jazz-funk group formed in 1973. The original lineup was a trio composed of José Roberto Bertrami (keyboards), Alex Malheiros (bass, guitars), and Ivan Conti (drums, percussion). Kiko Continentino joined the group in 2015 as the band's keyboardist after Bertrami's passing. As of 2023, Alex Malheiros is the only surviving original member of the group. 

Widespread Panic "Tacklebox Hero"

 

Widespread Panic performs "Tackle Box Hero" live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, on June 24, 2023.

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers "Double Crossing Time"

 

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers performing "Double Crossing Time" with John Mayall on vocals, Hammond organ, and harmonica, Eric Clapton on lead guitar, John McVie on bass, and Hughie Flint on drums.  

Joe Bonamassa "Double Crossing Time"

 

From Joe Bonamassa's "British Blues Explosion" CD/DVD recording, here is his vibrant cover of John Mayall and Eric Clapton's "Double Crossing Time" originally recorded by Mayall and The Bluesbreakers when Eric Clapton was a part of the band in 1965 and early 1966.  

No Billy Taylor, No Jazz Video Guy

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Bret Primack remembers his friend Dr. Billy Taylor, and how his support of the Jazz Video Guy was essential to establishment of this channel.

Joe Bonamassa "The Ballad of John Henry"

 From his "Tour de Force: Live at the Royal Albert Hall" record and concert DVD, here is Joe Bonamassa and his band playing "The Ballad of John Henry".  

Widespread Panic "Jack" (revisited)

 

Revisiting the Widespread Panic song "Jack", which was also posted here on the blog a couple of years ago.  Widespread Panic performs "Jack" live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, on June 23, 2023.

Beck, Bogert, & Appice "Morning Dew"

 

Jeff Beck performing with his trio Beck, Bogert, & Appice playing "Morning Dew" at a live 1973 concert in Santa Monica, California, simulcast on TV and radio.  The trio included Jeff Beck on guitar, Tim Bogert on bass, and Carmen Appice on drums.  The band released three studio records as well as five singles and EP's.  I believe this could be the live version of the tune they also released on their 1973 live recording, having seen that one listed on Discogs.  However, I am not sure if this is the same concert.  

Joe Bonamassa "Twenty-Four Hour Blues"

 

The single and album have just been released this month.  Here is Joe Bonamassa with his new tune and record, and I believe this is the title track, "Twenty-Four Hour Blues".  Dig it.

Ray Charles Transforms Country and Western Music with "Modern Sounds"

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

In 2009, I produced a podcast series, Ray Charles, Genius. An important episode focused on his 1962 recording, "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music" a groundbreaking and influential album for several reasons.

Firstly, it marked a significant departure from Ray Charles' earlier R&B and gospel-focused sound. By infusing elements of country and western music into his repertoire, Charles expanded the boundaries of popular music and showcased his versatility as an artist. Secondly, the album played a pivotal role in bridging the racial divide in the music industry. During a time of racial segregation and cultural divisions, Charles's decision to reinterpret country and western classics with his distinct soulful style helped break down barriers and fostered greater acceptance and appreciation for different genres among diverse audiences.

Moreover, "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music" achieved remarkable commercial success. It topped the charts and produced several hit singles, including the iconic "I Can't Stop Loving You." This commercial triumph demonstrated that audiences were receptive to cross-genre experimentation and further solidified Charles's status as a musical trailblazer. The album's impact extended beyond its initial release, as it influenced subsequent generations of musicians. It inspired countless artists to explore genre blending, cross-pollination, and innovative reinterpretations, paving the way for the evolution of popular music.

Overall, "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music" was important because it challenged musical conventions, transcended racial barriers, achieved commercial success, and left a lasting legacy on the music industry by opening new creative possibilities for future generations. 

Johnny Winter "Mean Town Blues" (revisited)

 

Revisiting the late, great Johnny Winter's tune "Mean Town Blues" from a 1971 live performance.  Check it out.  

Herbie Hancock: What We Do Is Play Life

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Cantaloupe Island (Hancock) from the 1991 Live at the Sky Jazz Festival.  Herbie Hancock, piano; Stanley Clarke, bass; Omar Hakim, drums and Wayne Shorter, soprano saxophone.  Interview by Bill Clinton from International Jazz Day, 2023.

Dexter Gordon: Learning from Our Elders and Moving On

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Blues Walk (Stitt).  Dexter Gordon in Amsterdam, recorded March 1, 1964.  Dexter Gordon: tenor saxophone; George Gruntz: piano; Guy Pedersen: bass; and Daniel Humair: drums

Joanne Shaw Taylor "Sweet Lil' Lies"

 

Blues guitarist and singer Joanne Shaw Taylor's latest single.  This is "Sweet Lil' Lies".  

Robert John & The Wreck "West Coast Eyes"

 

Robert John & The Wreck with their single "West Coast Eyes" produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith.  Check it out.  

Joanne Shaw Taylor (feat. Joe Bonamassa) "Won't Be Fooled Again"

 

Guitarist and singer Joanne Shaw Taylor with her latest record "Nobody's Fool" and the single "Won't Be Fooled Again" featuring Joe Bonamassa on lead guitar.  Check it out.  

Stanley Clarke and Omar Hakim Lock It Up

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

1991 Live Under The Sky - Cantaloupe Island (Hancock).  Omar Hakim, drums and Stanley Clarke on bass.  What a groove!