John Mayall has passed away


Sad. What a great talent. He was 90.

https://www.npr.org/2024/07/24/g-s1-13000/john-mayall-british-blues-pioneer-dies

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I was never deeply into his catalog, but the live Jazz Blues Fusion disc is not only a favorite, but it is one of the best recorded discs that I own live or studio. Great music and great players

It’s a good one. One of my favorite Mayall recordings from a guitar standpoint. F. Robinson’s jazzy approach is such a refreshing change from the Blues Rock approach... not that I don’t like that, as well. But his playing is, IMHO, a major contributor to the overall vibe of the record.  

 

 

 

I agree. His playing is elegant and beyond reproach. same goes for Ron Selico's drumming.

My favorite Eric Clapton guiltar playing was on 'John Mayall and the Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton', aka 'the Beano album'. He sure ushered in a lot of British blues greats....