Wednesday, September 30, 2015

David Sanborn & Phil Woods "Senor Blues"

Two jazz alto saxophone greats.  David Sanborn, and the late Phil Woods.  Here they are, playing a duet on the Horace Silver tune "Senor Blues".  This is also, an "In Memoriam" piece.  We honor the legacy, talent, and contributions, of Mr. Phil Woods.  May he Rest In Peace.  

http://thejazzline.com/news/2015/09/alto-sax-legend-phil-woods-has-died-at-83/


Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Tedeschi Trucks Band & Friends Mad Dogs & Englishmen @ Lockn' Festival, Arrington, Virginia, September 11th, 2015

So many musicians, were part of this fantastic tribute to the late, great, Joe Cocker, at Lockn' Music Festival in Arrington, Virginia, on September 11th, 2015.  Dig it!


...and, most of the set, from a webcast rip, with clearer audio.


Here is the set list.

1. The Letter
2. Darling Be Home Soon
3. Dixie Lullaby
4. Bird On A Wire (feat. Rita Coolidge: vocals)
5. The Weight (feat. Claudia Linear & Rita Coolidge: vocals)
6. Superstar (feat. Rita Coolidge: vocals)
7. Delta Lady (feat. John Bell: vocals)
8. Let's Go Get Stoned (feat. Alicia Chakour: vocals)
9. Something (feat. Doyle Bramhall II.: vocals)
10. Band Introductions
11. She Came In Through The Bathroom Window (feat. Warren Haynes: guitar & vocals)
12. Feelin' Alright (feat. Dave Mason: vocals)
13. Sticks & Stones (feat. Chris Robinson: vocals)
14. Space Captain (feat. Chris Robinson: vocals)

Encore:

15. Ballad of Mad Dogs & Englishmen (Leon Russell: solo)
16. With A Little Help From My Friends (feat. Rita Coolidge: vocals)




Monday, September 28, 2015

Lil' Son Jackson "Blues Come To Texas"

Remembering Texas blues pioneer Lil' Son Jackson, with his song "Blues Come To Texas".  Jackson, is a throwback to early blues pioneers.  But, this tune, was recorded, in 1960.


Sunday, September 27, 2015

Don Rendell Quintet "Space Walk"

This is the tune yours truly was originally looking for, before finding, "Antibes".  Here's "Space Walk" by the Don Rendell Quintet, which is indeed the title track to their 1973 record, of the same name.  All this music, is actually in series in a YouTube playlist.  So, click the next arrow, if you want to hear more.


Saturday, September 26, 2015

Warren Haynes & Railroad Earth, Live from The McKittrick Hotel

A performance by Warren Haynes and Railroad Earth, recorded live at the McKittrick Hotel, this year, prior to the release of Haynes' latest record, "Ashes & Dust" that he recorded with Railroad Earth.  A review of that album, could be in the works in the not too distant future.  Stay tuned.  For now, here is the performance.

The set list is:

1. Back Where I Started
2. Blue Maiden's Tale
3. Glory Road
4. Time (The Revelator)
5. Hallelujah Boulevard
6. Is It Me Or You
7. Two of A Kind, Workin' On A Full House 


Friday, September 25, 2015

Buddy Guy "First Time I Met The Blues"


Buddy Guy performs his tune "First Time I Met The Blues" with bassist David Myers.  This performance, is taken from a 1970 film called "Chicago Blues". 

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Don Rendell Quintet "Antibes"

Cool free jazz piece.  This is the Don Rendell Quintet with "Antibes", a track off of the quintet's 1972 record.  Rendell plays saxes and flutes here.  Tenor and soprano saxophones, as well as alto and standard flute.  Here's the whole band lineup.

Bass – Jack Thorncroft
Drums – Trevor Tomkins
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Flute [Alto] – Don Rendell
Supervised By [Supervision] – Denis Preston
Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute – Stan Robinson
Vibraphone, Flute – Peter Shade