jeffcrom Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) Except for a brief passing reference, I don't think that this new-ish Resonance release by guitarist Dennis Coffey, Hot Coffey in the D, has been mentioned here. I'm thoroughly enjoying it tonight. It's a live 1968 date by three Motown session musicians - Coffey, Lyman Woodward on B3, and drummer Melvin Davis - playing funk originals, pop tunes, and jazz at Morey Baker's Showcase Lounge. Coffey hired an engineer to record onto four-track tape, and the sound is not bad, although not up to the quality of the best live recordings of the time. The trio is fiery and imaginative, whether they're playing "Maiden Voyage" or "The Look of Love," and the audience seems to be enthusiastic about all of it. And I never thought I would hear a version of "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" that I could sit through, much less enjoy. But I was wrong. I really don't like the cover, though. Edited January 26, 2017 by jeffcrom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six string Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Coffey is a badass for sure. His Hair And Thangs is particularly great. This sounds interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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