Jerry Lee Lewis & Willie Nelson "Jambalaya"

 

Jerry Lee Lewis and Willie Nelson covering Hank Williams Sr.'s "Jambalaya".  Not sure what concert this is from or what year it was recorded.  But this is too cool!  Check it out.  Happy 89th birthday, Willie Nelson!  

The Allman Brothers Band Full Concert Fillmore East, September 23rd, 1970

 

Full Concert Friday this week, capturing The Allman Brothers Band in their heyday with the original lineup at the Fillmore East in New York City on September 23rd, 1970.  

The Allman Brothers Band - Full Concert

Recorded Live: 9/23/1970 - Fillmore East (New York, NY)

Setlist:

0:00:00 - Don't Keep Me Wonderin'

0:04:06 - Dreams

0:13:55 - Whipping Post

Personnel: 

Gregg Allman - organ, vocals

Duane Allman - guitar, vocals

Dickey Betts - guitar, vocals

Berry Oakley - bass, vocals

Butch Trucks - drums

Jai Johanny Johanson - drums

Thom Doucette - harp

Summary: 

On this date, Bill Graham assembled a stellar roster of bands to participate in the filming of a television special called Welcome To The Fillmore East for broadcast on educational channels. Short sets were filmed by the Byrds, the Elvin Bishop Group, Sha-Na-Na, Van Morrison, and the Allman Brothers Band, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of Bill Graham and the Fillmore East staff at work. 

The Allman Brothers performance is nothing short of spectacular and features the original lineup that included Duane Allman and Berry Oakley. Recorded six months prior to the legendary Live At Fillmore East double album set, this performance captures the Allman Brothers when they were a relatively new band, full of youthful passion and performing what would become classic original material when it was fresh and new.

Following Bill Graham's introduction, they kick things off with a tight performance of "Don't Keep Me Wonderin'," which features the band's friend, Tom Doucette, blowing harp over the group's trademark sound. Gregg's vocal is barely audible, but it's obvious the group is full of fire. "Dreams," which follows, slows things down a bit and the group establishes a relaxed groove that showcases their trademark sound, blending elements that would eventually come to define "Southern Rock."

They hit their stride on the next number, Dickey Betts' "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed." Here, the dual guitar attack of Allman and Betts is astounding. The two guitarists intertwine and synchronize in a manner nothing short of telepathic, creating a melting pot seasoned with elements of jazz, rock, country, and blues into a style utterly their own. The set ends with a ferocious take of "Whipping Post" that features outstanding melodic bass playing from Berry Oakley, with both Duane Allman and Dickey Betts soaring over the propulsive rhythm section. Shorter than the expansive versions that would develop in coming months, this is all the more fascinating for it, as they compress an incredible amount of energy into the time allotted. 

Time constrictions and vocal microphone malfunctions aside, this is still a fascinating performance. This original lineup of the band was certainly one of the most innovative and captivating bands to ever play the Fillmore.

Gov't Mule "Make It Rain"

 

From their recently released blues record "Heavy Load Blues", here is Gov't Mule with "Make It Rain".  

Elvin Jones with McCoy Tyner "Island Birdie" @ 1982 Antibes Jazz Festival

 

From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack, here are Elvin Jones on drums and McCoy Tyner on piano playing "Island Birdie" at the 1982 Antibes Jazz Festival.  The full quintet includes:

McCoy Tyner: piano

Richard Davis: bass

Jean-Paul Bourelly: guitar

Pat LaBarbera: soprano saxophone

Elvin Jones: drums

In Memoriam: Guitar Shorty: Guitar Shorty "You Don't Treat Me Right"

We fondly remember blues legend Guitar Shorty, who passed away recently, at age 87.  Guitar Shorty played with a number of bluesmen and had his own extremely successful career, as a musician and showman.  In the obituary, check out a video of Shorty playing "A Flip With That Lick".  

Guitar Shorty, Blues legend Who Inspired Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Guy, Dies at 87

https://guitar.com/news/music-news/guitar-shorty-blues-legend-who-mentored-young-jimi-hendrix-dies-at-87/

Rest In Peace, the one and the only Guitar Shorty.  To honor his memory, here is his 1957 song "You Don't Treat Me Right" released that year on Cobra Records.  

Silvan Zingg & Ladyva at XIII Blues & Boogie Reunion 2017

 

Silvan Zingg & Ladyva playing Silvan's Stomp at XIII Blues & Boogie Reunion organized by Lluís Coloma at Nova Jazz Cava in Terrassa on 6th January 2017.

Lachy Doley "A Whiter Shade of Pale"

 

A tribute to Procol Harum's Singer/Piano player GARY BROOKER and masterful Hammond Organ player MATTHEW FISHER. With their iconic and tune 'A Whiter Shade of Pale'

This is such a special song for me as it was the very first song I learnt to play on the Hammond. I really hope you enjoy.

Lachy Doley on #HammondOrgan #Piano and Vocals

@Jackie James Barnes on Drums

Joel Burton on Bass

Recorded at Oceanic Studios

Filmed by Frace Mercado at Church St Studios

A great tribute, as we continue to pay respects to and will always, always remember the one and the only Gary Brooker of Procol Harum.