2013 live archive set, the first release from the newly-launched Garcia Live series. This disc features a recording from the historic Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey on March 1, 1980. The band performed an early and a late show on this evening, as was common at the time. The band, which included Garcia on guitar and vocals, partner in crime John Kahn on bass, Ozzie Ahlers on Keys and Johnny de Foncesca on drums at the time, was wrapping up a three-week East Coast run with the performances on this evening. Highlights including a take on the Jimmie Rodgers penned rave-up, "That's All Right," an early show encore of "Deal" and a rollicking version of "That's What Love Will Make You Do" show Jerry and the band loose and fluid at the end of the tour. Review: First Issue In The New Jerry Series Is A Sure Fire Winner! - Right first things first then - track lists are: CD1 Sugaree Catfish John How Sweet It Is Simple Twist Of Fate CD2 Sitting In Limbo That's All Right Deal Mission In The Rain That's What Love Will Make You Do CD3 Russian Lullaby The Harder They Come Tiger Rose Midnight Moonlight Dear Prudence This great gig is the first release from the new invigorated Garcia Legacy. The personnel apart from Jerry are the ever present John Kahn on bass with Ozzie Ahlers on keyboards and a young Johnny De Foncesca on drums. The set list is pretty standard offering a wide selections of composers with the self-penned songs dotted about. The recording here is first class with careful mastering from 24 track recordings. The band are relaxed (wasn't it always so with the JGB) yet get quite spirited at times such as That's All Right & Deal on CD2. A bonus with this set is Robert Hunter coming in for 2 of his songs, Tiger Rose & Promontory Rider. I hope that this series does not peter out like the excellent Pure Jerry series where (as far as I am aware) 12 releases were planned, but only eight released. It is interesting to note that in the thanks on this release, it looks as if Jerry's real family are looking after business now. If you enjoy this gig, then I would highly recommend After Midnight: Kean College 28/2/1980 which is another excellent gig with the same line-up recorded on 28th Feb 1980. The packaging is a fold out digipak with a slot for the 8 page booklet. The booklet is informative providing a potted history of the JGB with some comments from Ozzie Ahlers from an interview only last year. A minor criticism is that the print is simply too small! For me even without the Grateful Dead, Jerry produced some joyous work, and this is a prime illustration. I reckon most people who love music would find much to enjoy on these discs - I can say little more really! Review: JGB with synths! - The most noticeable aspect of this set, recorded in March 1980, is the introduction of synthesisers where you'd be used to hearing a Hammond organ. Ozzie Ahlers, late of the Van Morrison touring band, sits in with more familiar names like John Kahn and Johnny deFonseca (familiar to JGB fans, anyway), and plays what sounds a little like a dated analog synth (an Oberheim, according to the sleevenotes). It works well on a swinging fist disc, with How Sweet It Is a standout. The high points of the rest of the set are on the third disc, where Robert Hunter sits in. I'm a fan of his lyrics, of couse, but also of his solo work, and it's nice to hear the two old boys together on this album. Tiger Rose and Promontory Rider are rare enough to hear from Jerry, and work well here. This was the year of Reckoning and Dead Set and it's amazing to think that, in the Spring before those shows, Garcia was exploring a parallel course with such a different paradigm. There is only one Dead song on this, the regular first set closer Deal (Sugaree, Catfish John and Mission In The Rain are from solo work), the rest given over to JGB's usual covers (Russian Lullaby, Simple Twist of Fate, The Harder They Come), ending with, in my opinion, one of the most successful of Jerry's many covers, Dear Prudence. You know what you're getting here, even if it's on yet another 'series' (wither Pure Jerry)? Sound quality is great and the performances are warm, human and above all Garcia. Recommended, although not if you're new to this lark.
| ASIN | B009M4KTEM |
| Best Sellers Rank | 10,725 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) 215 in Pop R&B 1,247 in Box Sets (CDs & Vinyl) |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (178) |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 26229438 |
| Label | Import |
| Manufacturer | Import |
| Number of discs | 3 |
| Product Dimensions | 12.5 x 14.61 x 2.01 cm; 149.97 g |
C**D
First Issue In The New Jerry Series Is A Sure Fire Winner!
Right first things first then - track lists are: CD1 Sugaree Catfish John How Sweet It Is Simple Twist Of Fate CD2 Sitting In Limbo That's All Right Deal Mission In The Rain That's What Love Will Make You Do CD3 Russian Lullaby The Harder They Come Tiger Rose Midnight Moonlight Dear Prudence This great gig is the first release from the new invigorated Garcia Legacy. The personnel apart from Jerry are the ever present John Kahn on bass with Ozzie Ahlers on keyboards and a young Johnny De Foncesca on drums. The set list is pretty standard offering a wide selections of composers with the self-penned songs dotted about. The recording here is first class with careful mastering from 24 track recordings. The band are relaxed (wasn't it always so with the JGB) yet get quite spirited at times such as That's All Right & Deal on CD2. A bonus with this set is Robert Hunter coming in for 2 of his songs, Tiger Rose & Promontory Rider. I hope that this series does not peter out like the excellent Pure Jerry series where (as far as I am aware) 12 releases were planned, but only eight released. It is interesting to note that in the thanks on this release, it looks as if Jerry's real family are looking after business now. If you enjoy this gig, then I would highly recommend After Midnight: Kean College 28/2/1980 which is another excellent gig with the same line-up recorded on 28th Feb 1980. The packaging is a fold out digipak with a slot for the 8 page booklet. The booklet is informative providing a potted history of the JGB with some comments from Ozzie Ahlers from an interview only last year. A minor criticism is that the print is simply too small! For me even without the Grateful Dead, Jerry produced some joyous work, and this is a prime illustration. I reckon most people who love music would find much to enjoy on these discs - I can say little more really!
S**T
JGB with synths!
The most noticeable aspect of this set, recorded in March 1980, is the introduction of synthesisers where you'd be used to hearing a Hammond organ. Ozzie Ahlers, late of the Van Morrison touring band, sits in with more familiar names like John Kahn and Johnny deFonseca (familiar to JGB fans, anyway), and plays what sounds a little like a dated analog synth (an Oberheim, according to the sleevenotes). It works well on a swinging fist disc, with How Sweet It Is a standout. The high points of the rest of the set are on the third disc, where Robert Hunter sits in. I'm a fan of his lyrics, of couse, but also of his solo work, and it's nice to hear the two old boys together on this album. Tiger Rose and Promontory Rider are rare enough to hear from Jerry, and work well here. This was the year of Reckoning and Dead Set and it's amazing to think that, in the Spring before those shows, Garcia was exploring a parallel course with such a different paradigm. There is only one Dead song on this, the regular first set closer Deal (Sugaree, Catfish John and Mission In The Rain are from solo work), the rest given over to JGB's usual covers (Russian Lullaby, Simple Twist of Fate, The Harder They Come), ending with, in my opinion, one of the most successful of Jerry's many covers, Dear Prudence. You know what you're getting here, even if it's on yet another 'series' (wither Pure Jerry)? Sound quality is great and the performances are warm, human and above all Garcia. Recommended, although not if you're new to this lark.
7**!
Great
Loved this. Enjoyed it very much on the first listen - loved it after the second. Really get document of 1980 JGB concert. Great music, great band that Jerry had, and great playing and singing. The fact this is a multi track recording helps. Captures the Capital Theatre sound great. All the music I loved. For anyone who knows Jerry's solo live work will know he tackles music. He will touch anything, regardless of genre. This CD is representative of that. There were many highlights, but I'll spare the details and just recommend this to any Garcia fan, or Dead fan. Fab stuff! Damn, I love that Jerry Tiger tone. Sweet!
J**N
three cd's worth of vintage J G B
very varied music content, plus a Robert Hunter as a guest. the sound is clear and well balanced, only downside is the keyboards which sound very dated in a farfisa sort of way, but all in all worth getting
H**Y
Five Stars
Arrived promptly, product as described.
J**1
JERRY WITHOUT THE DEAD
This show is Jerry Garcia band firering out magical jams. Dead numbers, Irving Berlin, Dylan and BEATLES. Its Garcia strechin` out. some great jams like dear prudnce, russian lullaby and sugaree.
J**T
Il en est de Jerry Garcia comme du Grateful Dead, les enregistrements de concerts sont tellement nombreux que de temps à autre on nous en ressort un petit inédit, pour la plus grande joie des Dead Heads! Celui-ci date de 1980 , autant le dire de suite, ce n'est pas à mon humble avis la meilleur formation qui ait accompagné notre petit génie de Garcia! Le talent du guitariste n'est évidemment nullement en cause , le jeu lumineux et habité de Jerry Garcia emporte tout sur son passage, les titres joués font partie des set-list classiques du musicien, à savoir un mélange de compos personnelles et de judicieuses reprises (Dylan, Beatles,Jimmy Cliff), non ce qui pêche ce sont les types qui sont derrière, enfin pas tous, car l'excellent John Kahn officie à la basse, mais il faut se farcir un clavier calamiteux tenu par Ozzie Ahlers. Ce gars joue sur un Oberheim , clavier qui produit un son très années 80 (donc exécrable!) , entre le synthé et l'orgue Bontempi..... Même si ce triple cd s'écoute avec plaisir, je préfère et de loin le Jerry Garcia Band des années 70 avec Merl Saunders aux claviers (Hammond B3) ou même celui des années 90 avec l'excellent Melvin Seals au B3 également.Sans oublier,le remarquable "Let it rock", un JGB de 1975 avec Nicky Hopkins au piano! Pour être tout à fait complet, je me dois de mentionner les trois volumes des concerts "Live at Keystone", série de concerts donnés par le groupe de Garcia à Berkeley en 1973, un must absolument indispensable.
R**E
Das vorliegende 3-CD-Box-Set ist der Start einer neuen Serie um Live-Aufnahmen von Jerry Garcia, dem Gitarristen, Sänger und Leader der Kultband 'Grateful Dead'. Neben seiner Arbeit mit 'Grateful Dead' spielte Jerry Garcia unermüdlich allein oder mit anderen Künstlern (z.B. 'Jerry Garcia Band', 'Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band', 'Legion Of Mary', 'Old & In The Way' oder Musikern wie 'Merl Saunders', 'Howard Wales', 'David Grisman' und vielen anderen mehr). Das Box-Set (Digipak) "Garcia Live - Volume 1 - March 1st 1980, Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey" dokumentiert ein faszinierendes Konzert der 'Jerry Garcia Band'. Diese Band war das größte und längste Nebenprojekt Garcias. Seit ihrem ersten Auftritt 1975 existierte die Band bis zu seinem Tod 1995. Die stilistische Vielfalt der Band war immens: Rockmusik mit Einflüssen von Country, Blues, Folk, Jazz, R&B, Westcoast bis hin zu Reggae. Die 'Jerry Garcia Band' bestand bei diesem Konzert aus: - Jerry Garcia: vocals, guitar - Ozzie Ahlers: keyboards, vocals - John Kahn: bass - Johnny D'Fonseca: drums. Setlist des Konzerts: CD 1: 1. Sugaree (Jerry Garcia/Robert Hunter) [14:33] 2. Catfish John (Bob McDill/Allen Reynolds) [9:56] 3. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) (Holland/Dozier/Holland) [9:05] 4. Simple Twist Of Fate (Bob Dylan) [16:16] CD 2: 1. Sitting In Limbo (Jimmy Cliff/G. Bright-Plummer) [12:40] 2. That's All Right (Jimmy Rogers) [8:09] 3. Deal (Jerry Garcia/Robert Hunter) [8:22] 4. Mission In The Rain (Jerry Garcia/Robert Hunter) [12:50] 5. That's What Love Will Make You Do (H. Thigpen/J. Banks/E. Marion) [8:56) CD 3: 1. Russian Lullaby (Irving Berlin) [15:39] 2. The Harder They Come (Jimmy Cliff) [11:47] 3. Tiger Rose (Robert Hunter) [4:10] (feat. Robert Hunter) 4. Promontory Rider (Robert Hunter) [6:10] (feat. Robert Hunter) 5. Midnight Moonlight (Peter Rowan) [8:39] 6. Dear Prudence (John Lennon/Paul McCartney) [10:22] Soundqualität hervorragend. Das CD-Set wird ergänzt durch ein 8-seitiges Booklet. Ein wunderbares, vor Spielfreude überquellendes Konzert - zurücklehnen und geniessen! ~~~~~ "Es gibt jede Menge Nischen zwischen der Carter Family, Buddy Holly und Ornette Coleman, aber Jerry Garcia hat sie alle ausgefüllt." [Bob Dylan] [Reinhard Busse]
M**N
Buen disco con el que se inicia una serie de grabaciones de Garcia en vivo y por su cuenta. El esta magnifico y el material es variopinto. Hasta ahora hay 4 aunque se anuncia un quinto. Para mi el mejor es el 3
T**Ò
Prima uscita di una serie di tre. Si Tratta di un triplo CD con un Jerry Garcia in splendida forma. Jam infinite con una band all'altezza. Da segnalare due chicche. That's All Right di Elvis Presley e una versione interminabile di Dear Prudence. Da ascoltare e riascoltare. Buona qualità audio.
横**功
さすがに全曲、バンドとのコンビネーションがとても良く、聴きごたえがある。特に気にかかったのが「Russian Lullaby」で、叶えられないかもしれない思いを唄う歌声と哀切な響きのギターが心を打つ。 長く続くライヴシリーズの第一作で、Jerry Garciaの魅力が堪能できるアルバムです。
Trustpilot
2 weeks ago
5 days ago
