Agreed, some outstanding playing by Russ Freeman here .... and although "Among Friends" is excellent (IMO) it doesn't reach the lofty heights of the "West Coast Session" - but probably nitpicking ....
@gypsy: the sound quality is not outstanding to say the least - but as board member "SMB1968" mentioned the sound of the original vinyl is not remarkably better either .... but let`s wait for the jury and their listening experience with the new reissue ....
Well, at the end not the outcome you`ve been rooting for .... still believe that classy Indians vs unleashed Yankees could provide an attractive Play-Off series ...
There is a dedicated thread over there @Hofffman Forum :
http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/spirit-live-album-live-at-the-ash-grove-1967-vol-1-label-flashback.637130/