If you enjoy western swing/honky tonk type music, you have to get Wayne "The Train" Hancock "Swing Time" recorded live at the Continental Club in Austin,TX. This is an excellently recorded live album(CD).
Clapton/Winwood live at Madison Sq. Garden
As a hunter and collector of good music, I have picked up several live cd's recently worth noting. I have always admired the raw intensity of live recordings where artists have the opportunity to show what they are made of without any software covering up the rough spots.
Clapton/Winwood- Live from Madison Sq. Garden- two iconic rock stars having a blast playing from a forty year catalog. Quality recording. Gotta love "Can't Find My Way Home."
Dixie Dregs- Live From Ct. - This 3cd set is an import I bought off of amazon.UK. Steve Morse is one of the best guitar players on the planet and this performance from 2001 has the band in rare form. Nice 15 minute version of "Cruise Control"
Chuck Leavell- Live in Germany.- This two disc set was recorded last year after the Stones tour.Chuck is probably the finest rock and roll pianist in the world. He plays with a small group of jazz session players he picked up in Germany. There are old Sea Level songs, Stones covers, and original tunes from his solo work. Some of his vocals are a little rough, but he more than makes up for it when he tickles the ivories. "Blue Rose" is a highlight.
Last, but not least- The Allman Brothers Band- Live at the 2007 Jazzfest. Bought this off of the Jazzfest website. Two cd package with a quality recording featuring guest artists Chuck Leavell and Derek's wife Susan Tedeschi. Chuck played with the Allman Bros. for several years and does a fine solo on "Jessica." Greg's voice is very strong on this recording. The cover of Van Morrison's "Into The Mystic" will remind you why you built your system to begin with.
Anybody have any other recent recomendations? I listen to all genres of music...as long as it is good.
Clapton/Winwood- Live from Madison Sq. Garden- two iconic rock stars having a blast playing from a forty year catalog. Quality recording. Gotta love "Can't Find My Way Home."
Dixie Dregs- Live From Ct. - This 3cd set is an import I bought off of amazon.UK. Steve Morse is one of the best guitar players on the planet and this performance from 2001 has the band in rare form. Nice 15 minute version of "Cruise Control"
Chuck Leavell- Live in Germany.- This two disc set was recorded last year after the Stones tour.Chuck is probably the finest rock and roll pianist in the world. He plays with a small group of jazz session players he picked up in Germany. There are old Sea Level songs, Stones covers, and original tunes from his solo work. Some of his vocals are a little rough, but he more than makes up for it when he tickles the ivories. "Blue Rose" is a highlight.
Last, but not least- The Allman Brothers Band- Live at the 2007 Jazzfest. Bought this off of the Jazzfest website. Two cd package with a quality recording featuring guest artists Chuck Leavell and Derek's wife Susan Tedeschi. Chuck played with the Allman Bros. for several years and does a fine solo on "Jessica." Greg's voice is very strong on this recording. The cover of Van Morrison's "Into The Mystic" will remind you why you built your system to begin with.
Anybody have any other recent recomendations? I listen to all genres of music...as long as it is good.