"Possum" → "Philly ’97 Jam" → "Prince Caspian" (12/3/97) from The Spectrum '97, an all new 6-CD Box Set from Phish. Order today at https://dry.gd/spectrum97. In Stores March 15. The Spectrum ‘97 is a complete two-show show box set recorded live 12/2/97 + 12/3/97 at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. Mixed from the band’s multitracks and mastered. Capturing the band at this classic venue during their Fall Tour ‘97 apex, The Spectrum ’97 celebrates a standout run across 33 songs, and features a Soundcheck Bonus. The Spectrum ‘97 was recorded live by Paul Languedoc, mixed from multitrack by Jon Altschiller, and mastered by Fred Kevorkian.
Awesome live performance of Gambale and his new All-Star group of "Have You Met Tom Jones?" from his Natural High album.
Frank played on borrowed guitars because his guitar never made it thanks to Lufthansa "Special Handling". As yet his guitars are still not returned. This explains why he is playing a guitar that is not his own. Didn't appear to slow him down much!
Revisiting a song I have shared many times on the blog as it is a staple of the Phish catalogue. Step into the freezer, and check out Phish's performance of "Tweezer" from their July 15th, 2023 gig at the Ameris Bank Amphitheater in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Another Sunday Special post this week featuring Phish playing "Gumbo" at their December 3rd, 1997 show at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
"Gumbo" (12/3/97) from The Spectrum '97, an all new 6-CD Box Set from Phish. Order today at https://dry.gd/spectrum97. In Stores March 15. The Spectrum ‘97 is a complete two-show show box set recorded live 12/2/97 + 12/3/97 at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. Mixed from the band’s multitracks and mastered. Capturing the band at this classic venue during their Fall Tour ‘97 apex, The Spectrum ’97 celebrates a standout run across 33 songs, and features a Soundcheck Bonus. The Spectrum ‘97 was recorded live by Paul Languedoc, mixed from multitrack by Jon Altschiller, and mastered by Fred Kevorkian.
From 1975 on an episode of "Soul Train", B.B. King, Bobby "Blue" Bland, and the one and the only James Brown, play the blues, with a medley of "Goin' Down Slow", "Gambler's Blues", "It's My Own Fault", and "I'm Sorry". Check it out.
Widespread Panic performs "I Walk on Gilded Splinters" → "Cream Puff War" with Ivan Neville, live at UNO Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, LA on November 2, 2019.
"Ghost" from Phish's 10/13/2023 show at The United Center, Chicago, IL. This follows up the recently posted funky version of this song in a medley with their tune "Divided Sky" from a 1997 concert at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
"Ghost" → "Divided Sky" (12/2/97) from The Spectrum '97, an all new 6-CD Box Set from Phish. Order today at https://dry.gd/spectrum97. In Stores March 15. The Spectrum ‘97 is a complete two-show show box set recorded live 12/2/97 + 12/3/97 at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. Mixed from the band’s multitracks and mastered. Capturing the band at this classic venue during their Fall Tour ‘97 apex, The Spectrum ’97 celebrates a standout run across 33 songs, and features a Soundcheck Bonus. The Spectrum ‘97 was recorded live by Paul Languedoc, mixed from multitrack by Jon Altschiller, and mastered by Fred Kevorkian.
Full Concert Friday this week, featuring Wes Montgomery in a performance on April 2nd, 1965, at VPRO Studio in Hilversum, Holland.
00:11 (I Love) Blues
05:35 Nica's Dream
14:35 "Love Affair" Rehearsal
21:04 The End Of A Love Affair
Wes Montgomery, Guitar; Ruud Jacobs, bass; Han Bennink, Drums; Pim Jacobs, piano
Broadcasted on the Earl Wilson Show 'Stage Entrance' on February 24 (or 25?), 1952.
Charlie Parker Plays with Dizzy Gillespie in the Only Footage Capturing the “Bird” in True Live Performance (Article by Mike Springer)
Here’s a historic TV broadcast of the founding fathers of bebop, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, playing together in 1952. It’s one of only two known sound films of Parker playing–and the only one of him playing live, rather than synching to a prerecorded track.
The performance is from a February 24, 1952 broadcast on the pioneering DuMont Television Network. The segment begins with a brief ceremony in which Parker and Gillespie receive awards from Down Beat magazine (Earl Wilson and Leonard feather). Follows a performance of the bebop standard “Hot House,” composed by Tad Dameron around the harmonic structure of Cole Porter’s “What Is This Thing Called Love?.”
The quintet includes Parker on alto saxophone, Gillespie on trumpet, Sandy Block on bass, Charlie Smith on drums and Dick Hyman on piano.
It was Hyman, who had played with Parker and had his own nightly show on the DuMont network, who helped organize the appearance. In a 2010 interview with JazzWax, Hyman talked about what it was like playing on the show with Parker and Gillespie. “It was together,” he said. “Those guys played with such a good time and feel. It’s a terrific performance considering it was a pop show with just two cameras.”
Source
https://www.openculture.com/2013/03/c...
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The Dexter Gordon Quartet playing the tune "Old Folks" in New Haven, Connecticut, on May 10th, 1977. The band lineup is Dexter Gordon on tenor saxophone, Ronnie Matthews on piano, Stafford James on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums.
From their October 7th, 2023, show at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, here is Phish with a song called "I Always Wanted It This Way" featuring keyboardist Page McConnell on lead vocals.
A Sunday Special post again this week, featuring the late, great Joey DeFrancesco on Hammond organ and Rhodes piano. From Studio Jams Episode #6, recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, PA (USA). Featuring Joey DeFrancesco on organ, guitarist Larry Carlton, bassist Gerald Veasley, drummer Byron Landham, saxophonist Chris Farr, and percussionist Emedin Rivera. Recorded April 30, 2003.
From his Tour de Force tour, and no, I don't remember what year it was necessarily, here is Joe Bonamassa playing his song "Driving Towards The Daylight" live at the fabled Royal Albert Hall in London, England.
From their first appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland, in 1982, here is Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble as a trio playing one of Stevie's signature songs, "Pride & Joy". The band is Stevie Ray Vaughan on guitar and vocals, Tommy Shannon on bass, and Chris Layton on drums.
Kirk Lightsey is an American jazz pianist known for his contributions to both the bebop and post-bop eras of jazz. Born on February 15, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, he became an integral part of the city's thriving jazz scene, which has produced numerous notable jazz musicians.
Here are some reasons why Kirk Lightsey is important:
1. **Collaborations with Renowned Artists**: Lightsey has played with a long list of prominent jazz musicians, including Dexter Gordon, Chet Baker, Sonny Stitt, Betty Carter, Kenny Burrell, and many others.
2. **Leadership and Ensemble Work**: Beyond his work as a sideman, Lightsey led his own groups and was a member of the cooperative band The Leaders, which also featured luminaries such as Cecil McBee, Lester Bowie, Arthur Blythe, and others.
3. **Stylistic Versatility**: Lightsey is well-versed in various jazz styles, enabling him to comfortably move from bebop to more avant-garde expressions of the genre.
4. **Contributions to Jazz Education**: Over the years, Lightsey has been involved in teaching and mentoring, sharing his vast experience and knowledge with younger generations of musicians.
5. **Discography**: Kirk Lightsey has a rich discography, both as a leader and as a sideman. His recordings stand as testimony to his artistry and the evolution of jazz during his active years.
In summary, Kirk Lightsey's importance lies in his outstanding musicianship, collaborations with top-tier jazz artists, leadership in ensemble settings, and his dedication to the art form across various capacities. He is undoubtedly one of the significant figures in the jazz piano realm.
All Blues (Davis) Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, acoustic piano.
Yes, Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea are both iconic jazz pianists, and they have indeed performed together as a piano duo on multiple occasions. Their collaborations have resulted in some memorable live performances and recordings.
One of the most notable periods of collaboration between these two artists was in the 1970s. They toured together as a duo in 1978, resulting in live recordings that showcased their incredible interplay and virtuosity. Some of these recordings were released as albums, including "An Evening With Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea: In Concert" and "CoreaHancock".
Throughout the years, they continued to collaborate and appear together on various stages, celebrating their mutual respect and admiration for each other's artistry.
Their performances together showcased not only their technical skills but also their deep musical understanding and spontaneity, making their collaborations a delight for jazz enthusiasts.
Another Sunday Special this week, once again, featuring the one and the only, the late, great Joey DeFrancesco. From Studio Jams Episode #6, recorded at the legendary Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, PA (USA). It features guitarist Larry Carlton, bassist Gerald Veasley, drummer Byron Landham, saxophonist Chris Farr, percussionist Emedin Rivera and organist Joey DeFrancesco. This session was taped on April 30, 2003.
From a live performance at the Sydney Opera House, the world famous Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, here is Joe Bonamassa with his song "The Valley Runs Low".
