The Disco Biscuits "Digital Buddha" Fonda Theater Los Angeles - 02/01/2024

 

Enjoy this snip from The Disco Biscuits live from The Fonda in LA on 2/1/24.  Shot by Peter Shapiro.

Widespread Panic "Vacation" (Live at Bonnaroo 2002)

 

Widespread Panic performs "Vacation" live at the inaugural Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 22, 2002.

Phish "Oblivion" (revisited)

 

Another Sunday Special.  "Oblivion" from Phish's 12/29/2023 show at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

Cedar Walton and Clifford Jordan - One for Amos

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.  

At the Munch Museum - Oslo - Norway July 18, 1976. One For Amos (Jones) featuring Billy Higgins- Drums, Sam Jones- Bass, Cedar Walton- Piano and Clifford Jordan- Tenor Saxophone And please visit the Jazz Video Guy's new blog: http://syncopatedjustice.com

In Session - Glen Campbell & Leon Russell - 1983

 

Full Concert Friday this week.  

If this resonates with you, please like, share, subscribe, and comment below. I would really appreciate it; plus, I love your feedback. It keeps me motivated. I recorded this from TV in VHS format when it first aired. I met Leon and Glen at the studio that morning on November 18, 1983. Songs include: 0:45 I Saw the Light 2:14 Gentle on My Mind 5:46 Heartbreak Hotel 9:07 They Still Dance to Waltzes in England 11:32 Rollin' in My Sweet Baby's Arms 12:37 Jambalaya 15:16 A Song for You 20:44 Southern Nights 25:46 You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' 28:08 I Don't Mind 29:54 Crying 31:23 You Don't Know Me 35:05 I Don't Care What Mama Don't Allow 38:32 Lady Blue 42:01 You're Trying to Make a Fool Out of Me 43:36 Rhinestone Cowboy Thanks to recording engineer Doug McClement for the following information on the band members. "The band was made up of Toronto session musicians Bass: Rick Homme Guitar: Bob Mann Drums: Terry Clarke (who just celebrated his 78th birthday last week) he's still an A level session drummer in town. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_C...) Synth: My longtime friend Lou Pomanti, still a major keyboardist and band arranger here in T.O. He has an amazing r&b horn band called "Oakland Stroke."    • Oakland Stroke "Spinning Wheel" feat....   The Musical Director of the series was the late Bobby Edwards, and Camera Director was the late Ron Meraska. The exec producer who put together all the amazing pairs of musicians for the 26 episodes of 'In Session' was the late Ian Milne Anderson." I do not own the music or video used in this compilation - "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

Billy Cobham Chiquita Linda, MSR 1982

 

Billy Cobham's Glass Menagerie - New Haven 1982 (No Label) 

Toad's Place, New Haven, Connecticut May 9, 1982. 

Billy Cobham - drums 
Dean Brown - guitar 
Gil Goldstein - keyboards 
Tim Landers - bass guitar  

Taper: Steve H 
1st gen cassette from the collection of agalli. 
Ross (ledwhofloyd), Feb. 2024 (The Tradersden.org)

Home Stretch (Aurex Jazz Fest '80, Japan, Sept. 2, 1980)

 

Aurex Jazz Fest '80, Budokan, Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 2, 1980

Robben Ford (guitar)
Freddie Hubbard (tp)
Randy Brecker (tp)
Michael Brecker (ts)
Joe Farrell (ts)
Joe Henderson (ts)
George Duke (keyboards)
Alphonso Johnson (bass)
Peter Erskine (drums)

Home Stretch (Aurex Jazz Fest '80, Japan, Sept. 7, 1980)

 

Aurex Jazz Fest '80, Yokohama Stadium, Japan, Sept. 7, 1980

Robben Ford (guitar)
Freddie Hubbard (tp)
Randy Brecker (tp)
Michael Brecker (ts)
Joe Farrell (ts)
Joe Henderson (ts)
George Duke (keyboards)
Alphonso Johnson (bass)
Peter Erskine (drums)

B.B. King & Gary Moore "The Thrill Is Gone"

 

Remembering two blues guitar legends, B.B. King, and Gary Moore, and a performance they did together playing B.B. King's signature tune "The Thrill Is Gone".  Not much more is known about this specific performance, but is a great one.  Enjoy.  

The Count Basie Orchestra - All of Me

 

This week's Sunday Special features a modern lineup of Count Basie's famous orchestra from a 2013 performance at the Blue Note in Tokyo, Japan.  Watch the video via YouTube.  

September 7, 2013, at the Blue Note Tokyo, Japan.

The lineup of the Count Basie Orchestra for this show includes:

Rhythm Section: 

Bobby Floyd: piano

Will Matthews: guitar

Marcus McLaurine: bass

Butch Miles: drums, co-host

Horn section:

Trumpets: Bruce Harris, Shawn Edmonds, Mike Williams, & Scotty Barnhart 

Bass Trombone: Mark Williams

Trombones: Alvin Walker, Dave Keim, & Clarence Banks

Saxophones: Baritone: Frank Basile, Tenor: Doug Miller & Doug Lawrence, Alto: Cleave Guyton & Marshall McDonald

One of My Favorite Herbie Hancock Groups featuring Michael Brecker

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

His New Standards band, from '97, with Michael Brecker, John Scofield, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette and Don Alias. Excerpt from Sade's Love is Stronger Than Pride. Please visit the new home of the Jazz Video Guy on the Internet: http://syncopatedjustice.com

In Memoriam: Dickey Betts

We fondly remember Forrest Richard "Dickey" Betts, one of the founding members of the Allman Brothers Band and one of the greatest guitarists of all-time.  Betts passed away at age 80 after complications with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer.  He will be greatly missed by music fans and guitar players everywhere.  Here is the Billboard magazine obituary.  

https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/dickey-betts-dead-allman-brothers-guitarist-dies-80-obituary-1235659751/

Here is Dickey's most famous contribution to the Allman Brothers Band's song catalog.  "Ramblin' Man", released on their 1973 #1 record "Brothers & Sisters".  

Rest In Peace, Dickey Betts.  You will be missed.  

Michael Brecker & The Brecker Brothers "Funky Sea, Funky Dew"

 

From a live concert in 1980, here are The Brecker Brothers, featuring Michael Brecker on tenor saxophone and Randy Brecker on trumpet, among other great musicians in their band, playing "Funky Sea, Funky Dew".  If you refer back to the video, I posted a long while ago of the tune "Tee'd Off" that will give you an idea of the full band which also includes the rhythm section of guitarist Barry Finnerty, bassist Neil Jason, keyboardist Mark Gray, and drummer Richie Morales.  I think that is the same lineup for this show.  

Any corrections, please let me know.

Benny Golson Quintet - Whisper Not

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Please visit the new home of the Jazz Video Guy: http://syncopatedjustice.com Whisper Not (Golson). Benny Golson, tenor saxophone; Freddie Hubbard, flugelhorn; Mulgrew Miller on piano, Ron Carter on bass and Marvin Smitty Smith, on drums.

Gerald Wilson Big Band: 'Blues for Yna Yna'

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

And for more cool video, please visit the new home of the Jazz Video Guy: http://syncopatedjustice.com The second Jazz TV series in LA, Frankly Jazz on KTLA, debuted in August of 1962, hosted by affable Frank Evans. The Gerald Wilson Big Band was one the show's guests and here, they play the Wilson original, "Blues of Yna Yna." Frankly Jazz: https://jazzresearch.com/frankly-jazz/ and search on YouTube for more video from the TV show.

Just One of Those Things: Erroll Garner

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Just One of Those Things (Porter) Erroll Garner: Piano; Eddie Calhoun: Bass; Kelly Martin: Drums. BBC 1964 Please visit the Jazz Video Guy's new home: http://syncopatedjustice.com Erroll Garner was an immensely important figure in the world of jazz music, primarily due to his distinctive playing style and contributions to the genre. Garner was known for his unorthodox playing style. He played with an orchestral approach, often sounding like multiple pianists at once. His ability to play lush, intricate chords with his left hand while simultaneously crafting melodic and rhythmic improvisations with his right hand was exceptional. Mr. Garner was also a prolific composer. His most famous composition, "Misty," has become a jazz standard, covered by countless artists in various genres. This piece alone has had a lasting impact on jazz and popular music. Garner influenced not only pianists but also a broad spectrum of jazz musicians. His approach to rhythm, particularly his use of off-beat phrasing and his ability to swing, was highly influential. Remarkably, Errol Garner was largely self-taught and did not read music. This fact underscores his natural talent and intuitive understanding of jazz and piano playing. As an African American artist achieving prominence in the mid-20th century, Garner helped break down racial barriers in the music industry. He gained significant popularity and respect at a time when segregation and racial discrimination were rampant. Garner's recordings, such as the critically acclaimed concert album "Concert by the Sea," are considered classics. His ability to bring studio-like quality to live performances was unparalleled. Errol Garner's music continues to be celebrated and studied. His approach to jazz piano remains a benchmark for aspiring jazz musicians, and his recordings are cherished by jazz enthusiasts worldwide. Erroll Garner's innovation in jazz piano playing, his compositions, and his influence on both contemporaries and future generations of musicians make him an important figure in the history of jazz music.

Michael Brecker solo on Sneakin' Up Behind You

 

Today's Sunday Special is Michael Brecker's tenor sax solo with wah pedal, on The Brecker Brothers' "Sneakin' Up Behind You". This performance was a part of The Brecker Brothers' concert at the 1976 Newport Jazz Festival on June 30th, 1976.  The band lineup for The Brecker Brothers is:

Randy Brecker: Trumpet
Michael Brecker: Tenor
Hiram Bullock: Guitar
Don Grolnick: Keyboards
Sammy Figueroa: Percussion
Will Lee: Bass
Chris Parker: Drums

Like Sonny - The Unique Relationship Between Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.  For more great Jazz videos from Bret: http://syncopatedjustice.com

Jimmy Heath, Paul Jeffrey and Sonny Rollins discuss the unique relationship between two tenor saxophone titans. From 2007, a Bret Primack film.

Miles Davis Live in Norway, 1971

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.  Full Concert Friday this week featuring Miles Davis live in Norway in 1971.  

Set List

Directions Honky Tonk What I Say Sanctuary It's About That Time Yesternow Honky Tonk Funky Tonk Sanctuary (closing theme) It was during this 1971 tour that included a concert in Oslo, Norway, that Keith Jarrett recorded his first solo piano record, Facing You, on ECM Records. For more great Jazz video from Bret, please visit: http://syncopatedjustice.com

Humble Pie "I Walk On Gilded Splinters" (Revisited)

 

From the Reelin' in The Years Archive, another version of the cover of Dr. John's "I Walk on Gilded Splinters" by Humble Pie with guitarist and vocalist Steve Marriott and guitarist Peter Frampton.  

Billy Strings & Bryan Sutton "Freeborn Man"

 

From a performance at the DelFest Grandstand Stage on May 28th, 2017, here is Billy Strings and Bryan Sutton playing "Freeborn Man".  Great bluegrass guitar picking here, everyone.  The band is Billy Strings (real name William Apostol) on guitar, Drew Matulich on mandolin, Billy Failing on banjo, and Royal Masat on bass.  

Trey Anastasio Band "Express Yourself" Live From Brooklyn Bowl - 11/06/23 James Casey Celebration

 

From A Party to Celebrate the Life and Music of James Casey, live from Brooklyn Bowl.

Trey Anastasio Band "Everything's Right" Live From Brooklyn Bowl |11/6/23 | Celebrate James Casey

 

From A Party to Celebrate the Life and Music of James Casey, live from Brooklyn Bowl.

Phish "If I Could"

 

Another Sunday Special this week, featuring Phish.  "If I Could" from Phish's 2/21/2024 show at Moon Palace Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico.  

"Blue Sky" (Allman Brothers Cover) Gov't Mule ft. John Osborne & Rob Barraco 12/10/22 Christmas Jam

 

Happy Birthday to the one and the only, Warren Haynes.  Experience the magic of Warren Haynes Presents: Christmas Jam as Gov't Mule, joined by special guests John Osborne from Brothers Osborne and Rob Barraco from Phil Lesh & Friends, deliver an unforgettable rendition of the timeless Allman Brothers classic, 'Blue Sky.' 

Eddie Taylor "Wreck on 83 Highway"

 

Eddie "Big Town Playboy" Taylor playing a gig in 1970 in Paris, France, playing the tune "Wreck On 83 Highway".  Check it out.  

Joe Bonamassa "Spoonful"

 

From his 2015 CD/DVD release "Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks" paying tribute to two of the greatest blues legends ever, McKinley Morganfield (a.k.a. Muddy Waters), and Chester Arthur "Howlin' Wolf" Burnett, here is Bonamassa's cover of Willie Dixon's blues tune, originally performed by Howlin' Wolf, and later by Cream, with Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker, "Spoonful".  

Michael Brecker Quartet Brecon Jazz Festival - August 10, 2003

 

From Louis Gerrits.

Interview, Bye George

Michael Brecker: Tenor
Joey Calderazzo: Piano
Jeff Watts: Drums
Chris Mihn Doky: Bass

Free "Mr. Big"

 

The rock and roll band, Free, and their late, great guitarist, Paul Kossoff, playing their tune "Mr. Big" at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival in England.  Check it out.

Joe Bonamassa "This Train"

 

From a live performance at the famed Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, here is Joe Bonamassa playing "This Train".