Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Little Walter "Untitled Riff"

 


From the 1967 American Blues Festival that took place in Germany in October of that year, here is the great harmonica player Marion "Little Walter" Jacobs with "Untitled Riff".  Walter, on the harmonica, plays it with his quartet which also features Hound Dog Taylor on guitar, Dillard Crume on bass, and Odie Payne on drums.  

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Joe Bonamassa "Last Kiss"

 


Joe Bonamassa performs his song "Last Kiss" from his "Tour de Force" record and tour at Shepherd's Bush Empire in London, England.  

Monday, August 29, 2022

Thelonius Monk "Crepuscule With Nellie"

 


The title track to the record of the same name.  Actually, I think it was first recorded on "Criss Cross" in 1963.  But, it was written as a tribute to Monk's then ailing wife, Nellie.  Cannot be too sure as I look at a few different sources.  Here is one that might shed light on the song.


Nonetheless, here it is.  "Crepuscule With Nellie".  

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Joe Bonamassa "Boogie Woogie Woman"

 


From a live performance at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles, California, here is Joe Bonamassa and his band playing the tune "Boogie Woogie Woman".  

Friday, August 26, 2022

In Memoriam: Joey DeFrancesco

 


We have lost a giant, not only of jazz, but also of music as a whole.  The musical world has lost a true treasure with the passing of Hammond B3 organ great, Joey DeFrancesco at the young age of 51.  

Joey DeFrancesco was an American jazz organist, trumpeter, saxophonist and occasional singer. He released more than 30 albums under his own name, and recorded extensively as a side musician with such leading performers as Miles Davis, Houston Person and John McLaughlin early in his career. DeFrancesco signed his first record deal at the age of 16 and over the years has recorded and toured internationally with David Sanborn, Arturo Sandoval, Larry Coryell, Frank Wess, Benny Golson, James Moody, Steve Gadd, Danny Gatton, Elvin Jones, Jimmy Cobb, George Benson, Pat Martino, Tony Monaco, John Scofield, Lee Ritenour, Joe Lovano, and done prominent session work with a wide variety of musicians including Ray Charles, Bette Midler, Janis Siegel, Diana Krall, Jimmy Smith, and Van Morrison.'

Hammond B3 Giant Joey DeFrancesco Dies at 51

Rest In Peace, Joey DeFrancesco.  You will be missed.  Your fabulous talents as an organist and trumpeter, will forever and fondly be remembered.



Thursday, August 25, 2022

Frank Gambale "You Are All The Things"

 


Gambale All-Star Band's performance was part of a live concert stream from Porgy & Bess Hall in Vienna Austria April 13, 2022. Enjoy this Encore tune of Frank's new melody on All The Things You Are changes.


Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Eric Clapton "Groaning the Blues"

 


Another track from the newly released Eric Clapton live album "Nothing But The Blues".  Here is "Groaning The Blues".