Stan Kenton & his Orchestra - Malagueña - 01/04/1976 • World of Jazz

 

Big band leader and pianist Stanley Newcomb “Stan” Kenton (1911-1979), a progressive and back in the 50’s also a controversial musician, is nowadays looked upon as one of the biggest bandleaders of all time. Already in the 40’s he toured around the world, and he gave his famous Concert in Progressive Jazz in Carnegie Hall. In the early fifties he founded a 43-member orchestra, Innovations in Modern Music.  After two tours it seemed financially not possible to continue this project, 

He also recorded lots of albums, and in 1970 he started to cooperate with the “Creative World” label. This led to several concerts around the world, including the performance in Rotterdam. In this material we also recognize:

Bass:   John Worster
Trumpet:  Dick Shearer
Percussion: Ramon Lopez

Kenton is also known for his talent scouting and his “nose” for talent, he worked with big shots like Maynard Ferguson and Stan Getz.

I have corrected the labeling of this post to reflect that this concert truly happened in 1976, not 1972 as indicated on the video title.  This was a later concert performance than many people may think.

David Sanborn & Joey DeFrancesco "Let The Good Times Roll"

 

From a performance in Burghausen, Germany, circa 2010, two of the best jazz musicians that have ever been.  David Sanborn and Joey DeFrancesco, playing "Let the Good Times Roll".  The trio includes Joey DeFrancesco on Hammond B3 organ and vocals, David Sanborn on alto saxophone, and Gene Lake on drums.  

Illinois Jacquet Big Band - Stompin At The Savoy featuring Duffy Jackson on drums

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

llinois Jacquet was a pioneering jazz tenor saxophonist, known for his powerful, honking sound that helped shape the development of both rhythm and blues (R&B) and rock and roll. He gained fame with his explosive solo on “Flying Home” while playing in Lionel Hampton’s band in 1942, a performance often considered one of the first rock and roll sax solos. Jacquet’s aggressive, energetic playing style had a huge influence on later saxophonists in jazz, R&B, and rock. His work bridged the gap between swing and more modern jazz styles, and he was a key figure in popularizing the saxophone as a leading instrument in American popular music. Stompin' At the Savoy - Illinois Jacquet Big Band Live at Vienne, 1993

Illinois Jacquet (ts), Saxophones: David Glasser, Sayyd Abdul Al Khabyyr, Arthur Daniels, John Simon, Tom Olin; Trumpets: Irvin Stokes, Riley Mullins, Ravi Best, Mark McGowan; Trombones: Jamal Haynes, Brad Shigita, Charles Stevens: Piano: Larry Ham; Bass: Billy Johnson and Duffy Jackson on drums.

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers "Little Girl"

 

From the 1966 record John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton, known by fans as "The Beano Album" as Clapton is seen reading a copy of The Beano comic book in the album cover photo, here is the original version of their tune "Little Girl" from 1966.  The band lineup is John Mayall on vocals and Hammond organ, Eric Clapton on lead guitar, Jack Bruce on bass, and Hughie Flint on drums.  

Joe Bonamassa "Little Girl"

 

From his live record and DVD concert video "British Blues Explosion", here is Joe Bonamassa and his band performing "Little Girl", a cover of a 1966 tune by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton on their self-titled debut record affectionately known as "The Beano Album" as in the cover art, Clapton has a copy of The Beano comic strip and is reading it.    

Dave Frank Solo Piano - Prayer at St Patrick's

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

Prayer at St. Patrick's - Dave Frank, solo piano. Recorded live in concert at Dave's loft in Peekskill NY 8/23/24. Join Dave in Germany for a 3-day jazz immersion program, email Dfrnkjazz@aol.com for info.

Mel Tormé - (Get Your Kicks on) Route 66 - 13/03/1976 • World of Jazz

 

From World of Jazz.  It is Mel Tormé singing his tail off on the classic standard "Route 66" from a performance with his big band on March 13th, 1976.  Get yo' kick, up and down Route 66!

Joe Bonamassa - "The Last Matador Of Bayonne" - Live At The Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra

 

This week's Sunday Special.  The second single from Joe Bonamassa's latest release, in 2024, "Live at The Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra".  This tune is called "The Last Matador Of Bayonne".  

Joe Henderson, Al Foster & Dave Holland - Serenity (Live, 1993)

 

From the Munich Philharmonie, Tenor saxophonist and composer of some jazz classics as “Inner Urge” performs with the drummer Al Foster and the bassist Dave Holland at the Münchner Kalviersommer Joe Handerson - saxophone Dave Holland - bass Al Foster - drums Joe Henderson - Serenity Click here to watch the full concert at the Munich Philharmonie by the Joe Henderson Trio: https://goo.gl/2QcfMS Click here to watch Joe Henderson's concert with his quartet in 1993:    • Joe Henderson Quartet - Live in Munic...   Click here to enjoy more Jazz Music: https://goo.gl/vKsRXt Subscribe to LOFTmusic: https://goo.gl/wwlZl8 Jazz saxophonist and composer Joe Henderson, winner of four Grammy awards, at his concert in Germany at the Münchner Kalviersommer 1993.

Watch the video on YouTube.

🥬 Lettuce - "Moksha" Live at Meow Wolf - Santa Fe, NM (2.7.24)

 

 

🥬 Lettuce - "Moksha" Live at Meow Wolf - Santa Fe, NM (2.7.24) From the album 'Resonate' All Things Lettuce: https://ffm.bio/lettuce

RAPHAEL WRESSNIG & Soul Gift feat. Donniele Graves | TURNING POINT

 

RAPHAEL WRESSNIG & Soul Gift feat. Donniele Graves Raphael Wressnig - Hammond B-3 organ Igor Prado - guitar Eric Cisbani - drums Donniele Graves - vocals "TURNING POINT" from the album 'The Soul Connection':   / the-soul-connection-captured-live-deluxe-v...   Order on CD and vinyl at http://raphaelwressnig.com/music/ ©2024 All rights reserved. For more info visit https://raphaelwressnig.com

Portrait of a Jazz Blogger - Jazz Wax's Marc Myers

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

From 2008, a Portrait of Writer, Marc Myers. His jazz blog: http://jazzwax.com Marc is a regular contributor at The Wall Street Journal, where he writes on music and the arts, and interviews leading film and TV actors and pop musicians for his weekly "House Call" column. In 2007, he founded JazzWax.com, which won three Jazz Journalists Association's "Blog of the Year" awards. In addition to "House Call," he writes a monthly essay on rock and soul albums that changed music history for the Arts in Review/Opinion section. He lives in New York City with his wife and his pet iguana, Maynard.

Janis Joplin "Piece of My Heart"

 

From a 1968 concert in Germany, here is the one and the only, Janis Joplin, with what is probably her most famous tune, "Piece of My Heart".  Check it out.  By the way, the band lineup is in the credits at the end.  It is:

Sam Andrew: guitar

Richard Kermode: organ

Bradley Campbell: bass

Roy Markowitz: drums

Terrence Clemons: tenor saxophone

Cornelius Flowers: baritone saxophone

Terrence Hensley: trumpet 

A very young Joey DeFrancesco

 

Joey DeFrancesco live at The Blue Note with Byron Landham on drums.  

Joey DeFrancesco “I Put a Spell on You” (solo) @ St.Louis Jazz 2012

 

This week's Sunday Special.  

Joey DeFrancesco “I Put a Spell on You” (solo) @ St. Louis Jazz 2012 Jeremy Thomas - Drums Paul Bollenback - Guitar

🥬 Lettuce - "Pocket Change" Live at The Vogue - Indianapolis, IN (1.15.19)

 

🥬 Lettuce - "Pocket Change" Live at The Vogue - Indianapolis, IN (1.15.19) From the album 'Crush' All Things Lettuce: https://ffm.bio/lettuce * * *

🥬 Lettuce - Live at First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN (11.8.19) [Full Show]

 

Full Concert Friday this week takes me back, as I attended this concert with my brother Charlie, in person, on November 8th, 2019, at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Lettuce, funk band from Boston, Massachusetts.  This was a fun show to witness, and I will always remember it.  The band lineup is:

Eric "E.D." Coomes: bass

Adam Deitch: drums, percussion

Adam "Shmeeans" Smirnoff: guitar

Nigel Hall: vocals, keyboards (Hammond B3 organ, Rhodes & Wurlitzer electric pianos, Hohner Clavinet, synthesizers)

Ryan Zoidis: alto & tenor saxophones

Eric "Benny" Bloom: trumpet

The set list (mostly instrumentals):

1. Blaze

2. Shmink Dabby Kane

3. Nyack

4. Let's Straighten Out (O.V. Wright cover, feat. Nigel Hall: vocals)

5. Royal Highness

6. Gang Ten

7. Trillogy

8. Trapezoid

8. By Any Shmeeans Necessary (feat. Adam "Shmeeans" Smirnoff: guitar)

9. Everybody Wants to Rule the World (Tears for Fears cover) (feat. Nigel Hall: vocals)

10. Sam Huff's Flyin' Ragin' Machine (feat. Ryan Zoidis: alto saxophone, Eric "Benny" Bloom: trumpet, & Nigel Hall: Hammond B3 organ)

11. Sounds Like a Party (feat. Nigel Hall, Eric "E.D." Coomes, and Adam "Schmeeans" Smirnoff: vocals, Eric "Benny" Bloom, trumpet, & Robert "Sput" Searight: electric piano)

Encore:

12. Do It Like You Do (feat. Nigel Hall: vocals, Robert "Sput" Searight, Hammond B3 organ & Clavinet, & Xavier Taplin: Wurlitzer electric piano)

Funk band Ghost Note were the opening act.

Jethro Tull "Song for Jeffrey"

 

Here is an offbeat and interesting performance.  It is rock band Jethro Tull with their lead vocalist and flautist, Ian Anderson, playing the blues on "Song for Jeffrey" as part of the 1968 "Rock and Roll Circus" concert put on by The Rolling Stones that was released as a movie in 1996.  The music was recorded specifically for a lip sync for the show.  That is what makes it zany.  Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath fame is featured on guitar in the video.  But it is clearly the band's original guitarist, Mick Abrahams who is playing the slide guitar part we hear in the song itself.   

James Brown - Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby / Please, Please, Please (live) - 11/07/1981 • World of Jazz

 

From a performance at the 1981 Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland, on July 11th, 1981, James Brown and his band bring the soul and the funk playing a medley of "Baby, Baby, Baby" and "Please, Please, Please".  Give a big round of applause to Soul Brother Number One, Mr. Dynamite, the King and the Living Legend of Soul.  The one and the only... James Brown!

  

Lee Morgan and John Hicks - Theme for Stacy

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.  

Theme for Stacey (Morgan) Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Jazz 625, BBC, 1965 featuring Lee Morgan, trumpet; John Gilmore, tenor saxophone; John Hicks, piano; Victor Sproles, bass and Art Blakey on drums.

My Funny Valentine Live at the Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival - Herbie Hancock

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.  Herbie Hancock, piano; Ron Carter, bass  and Tony Williams, drums.  Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival, 1986.

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - I'm Leaving You (Commit A Crime) (Video)

 

This week's Sunday Special.  Music video by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble performing I'm Leaving You (Commit A Crime). (C) 1986 Sony BMG Music Entertainment.

Joe Henderson & Calvin Keys, February 1, 1984

 

Full Concert Friday this week, featuring the duo of guitarist Calvin Keys and tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, a true jazz legend.  This is jazz at the art gallery.  February 1st, 1984, at the Eye Gallery in San Francisco, California.  The jazz being played by Calvin Keys and Joe Henderson represents and accompanies the photography, framed in the background, that was done by photographer Tom Copi.  

Masa Takagi "Take a Ten" (1974)

 

Full Album Friday this week, is taken from a playlist posted to YouTube, and pointed out to me, by a high school buddy who also happens to be a guitar player and music afficionado.  This is Masa Takagi, a Japanese singer/songwriter and her 1974 record "Take a Ten" and this record is filled with songs that are really a part of the country rock genre and the cannon of American music.  So, there's country and western, rock, pop, and rhythm & blues influence in a lot of this record.  The musicians on this record are also top-notch session players.  Plus, the producers and arrangers for this record really did it right.  It has stood the test of time for half a century, so you know the music is good.  Nice to finally introduce it to people, who like me, have only just recently heard of it.

https://www.discogs.com/master/1219796-%E9%AB%98%E6%9C%A8%E9%BA%BB%E6%97%A9-%E9%AB%98%E6%9C%A8%E9%BA%BB%E6%97%A9

The track listing is:

1. My City

2. Mardi Gras

3. Why

4. Love Clock

5. After The Rain

6. Goodbyes at Sunset

7. Colors of the Wind

8. Living The Lonely Life

9. Beat Seven

10. Song of Spring

11. My Shiny Bicycle

12. Surigarasu (demo)

13. Greeting Card (early demo, late 1974, early 1975)

14. (Fushigi na Kibun) Mysterious Mood (demo, 1974/'75)

15. Song of Spring (English version)

16. Too Many Memories (live, '74)

Steppenwolf "Magic Carpet Ride"

 

American rock and roll band Steppenwolf, named after the title of a Herman Hesse novel, with one of their biggest hit songs, "Magic Carpet Ride", recorded and released in 1969, with bandleader John Kay on guitar and lead vocals, Michael Monarch on lead guitar and backing vocals, the late, great Rushton Moreve on bass, Jerry Edmonton on drums, and the late, great Goldy McJohn on Hammond organ and vocals.  It is McJohn who plays the epic Hammond solo.  Check out "Magic Carpet Ride".  

🥬 Lettuce - "Lettsanity" feat. Cory Wong - Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions (8.24.24)

 

🥬 Lettuce - "Lettsanity" feat. Cory Wong - Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions (8.24.24) All Things Lettuce: https://ffm.bio/lettuce * * * 🥬 Follow / Listen to Lettuce: Bio Link: https://ffm.bio/lettuce Website: https://www.lettucefunk.com/ Store: https://merchandise.lettucefunk.com/ Tour Dates: https://www.lettucefunk.com/tour Instagram:   / lettucefunk   Facebook:   / lettucefunk   Twitter:   / lettucefunk   TikTok:   / lettucefunk   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1fZXj... Apple Music:   / lettuce   YouTube:    / lettucefunk   Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B001... YouTube Music:    / lettuce - topic   Soundcloud:   / lettucefunk   Bandcamp: https://lettuce.bandcamp.com/ Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3918323 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/398787 Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/lettuc...

🥬 Lettuce - “Vámonos” Live at Santa Barbara Bowl - Santa Barbara, CA (7.21.24)

 

🥬 Lettuce - “Vámonos” Live at Santa Barbara Bowl - Santa Barbara, CA (7.21.24) From the album ‘Unify’ Stream/Download ‘Unify’: https://orcd.co/lettuceunify All Things Lettuce: https://ffm.bio/lettuce * * * 🥬 Follow / Listen to Lettuce: Bio Link: https://ffm.bio/lettuce Website: https://www.lettucefunk.com/ Store: https://merchandise.lettucefunk.com/ Tour Dates: https://www.lettucefunk.com/tour Instagram:   / lettucefunk   Facebook:   / lettucefunk   Twitter:   / lettucefunk   TikTok:   / lettucefunk   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1fZXj... Apple Music:   / lettuce   YouTube:    / lettucefunk   Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B001... YouTube Music:    / lettuce - topic   Soundcloud:   / lettucefunk   Bandcamp: https://lettuce.bandcamp.com/ Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3918323 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/398787 Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/lettuc... * * *