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Yeah, that's good, too. I forgot about that one, but I still have it (vinyl, that is).

I always enjoyed this album. A solid quartet with Kenny Barron, Ben Riley and Buster Williams. Definitely an unusual lineup with 2 bass players - but it works.

Uh.................no! Was it New Year's '69/70, by any chance? I was fortunate to have seen him twice myself. The first time was my first rock concert (!) Here are my ticket stubs: "A pillow concert" ?? Somehow incongruous to think of Hendrix doing a frat "pillow concert" That's a really nice memento! The Hendrix show I saw was on May 10, 1968. Sly Stone was the other performer. For some reason (or none at all) I have only the haziest recollection of Sly. Somehow they didn't connect for me that night. I remember Hendrix doing some of his guitar antics-- playing behind his back, using his teeth, etc. But he was also laying down incredible grooves, wah-wah, feedback. And I 've always loved Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding and thought Hendrix played his best while with them. I just thought the whole group was so damn cool Whoa! Somehow I never noticed that "pillow concert" reference. I guess it was for people sitting on the floor of the gym - there were no chairs set up. I'm not surprised that you don't remember Sly. I don't remember Soft Machine very well, either (although I do remember that they had a great light show!)

He has toured with Ringo's "All-Starr Band", too. I'm sure the money is good ...

Here's a photo from Jack's web site. Probably that same show. As far as I can tell, it's the same bandshell.

I saw that band at an outdoor concert in London in '75. I remember enjoying it greatly. Maybe I should spring for this CD. Definitely pick it up, Bev! In fact, there's a photo in the booklet from an outdoor show - maybe that's the London gig.

Listening to that Viktor Krauss album right NOW. It's great at any price!! Many "thumbs up" and highly recommended from me (FWIW). B-) BTW, for Frisell fans, he's all over this one.

Hey, those are pretty cool, too. Notice on the first stub that the concert is co-sponsored by a fraternity! B-) (the show was in the gymnasium at UC Santa Barbara)

Uh.................no! Was it New Year's '69/70, by any chance? I was fortunate to have seen him twice myself. The first time was my first rock concert (!) Here are my ticket stubs:

I saw them open for the Doors, so that's probably what you saw, too. Didn't Jimi produce Cat Mother? I remember something about their association, too. Then there's always "Eire Apparent", the Hendrix produced psychedelic disk that sounds like Jimi is all over it. But it might just be the band cloning his sound.

I think "Vertical's Currency" is the best of the Hanrahan stuff, too. A good place to start with this work, anyway. "Harmony Row" is probably my favorite of his solo albums, but "Songs for a Tailor", "Out of the Storm" and even "How's Tricks" are pretty solid recordings. There's also a pretty good compilation called "Willpower" that's got a good cross-section of tunes. BTW, most of his early solo albums have been remastered and re-released in England with extra tracks. So, it's definitely worth tracking those down. One more thing - I recently grabbed a 2-CD album called "The Jack Bruce Band Live '75" which is EXCELLENT. A lot of music from "Harmony Row" and a killer band of Mick Taylor (former Stone), Carla Bley, Bruce Gary ('future' Knack drummer) and Ronny Leahy (on keyboards). Check it out!

That's probably where I got it. It is a great jumping off point for a ton of BN stuff......you're right.

That's one of the nice things about the OOP Joe Henderson BN box. It includes lots of sideman dates - Pete LaRoca, Bobby Hutcherson, etc. ...

Another EXCELLENT choice! Don't step on the grass................Sam (er, Leeway!) B-)

Good catch! AllMusic: The entire effort was recorded and mixed in less than a week during August of 1968 — less than three months prior to the infamous Farewell Concert of Cream at the Royal Albert Hall on November 26, 1968.

It must be right before he did "Things We Like" with McLaughlin, Hiseman & Heckstall-Smith. Haven't heard of any recordings myself, though. As far as Mitchell's output. The only thing I ever heard was Ramatam, but it's been so long I don't remember much about it. I seem to recall that it was a fairly pedestrian rock album, though.

I have Brackeen's "Keyed In" - same group minus Joe (unfortunately). Still a nice trio set....also on Tappan Zee.

That's REALLY ashame.

I always enjoyed that album. It's too bad that it hasn't been reissued on CD. Although 5 of the 7 tunes are on Tony's "Spectrum" collection on Verve. Currently: ... speaking of Tony Williams.

Glad to hear that the sound has been cleaned up. I liked the album when it came out, but the sound was pretty muddy. I still have the vinyl, maybe I'll listen to it tonight. Probably have to order it from BMG one of these days, though.

It would be nice if the tunes were longer and there were more of them, but I think what's there is smooookin' !!

Just listening to "The Kicker" once again tonight. Gotta be one of Joe's greatest "unsung" albums. Some REALLY solid tunes and the group of Grachan Moncur, Kenny Barron, Ron Carter, Louis Hayes is first rate. The only weak link is Mike Lawrence on trumpet, who is competent, but not of the caliber of the rest of the group (as a soloist, that is). The Elvin Campbell engineering is up there with RVG's engineering on those early CTI albums ("Red Clay", "Straight Life", etc.). If you don't have this........get it.

Double-post with "What are you currently listening to" Richie Cole - "New York Afternoon: Alto Madness"