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4
New Minglewood Blues
Dec. 17, 1978
Fox Theatre

One of the best versions of this era. Jerry is loose and free. Bobby plays a great slide solo (really).
1
Terrapin Station
Dec. 15, 1978
Boutwell Auditorium

The transition jam is longer than previous versions and many later ones, and Jerry goes somewhere in it. That should have happened more.
3
Estimated Prophet
Dec. 12, 1978
Jai-Alai Fronton

One of my favorite EPs. Can't believe it's not on here yet. Jam is fantastic, with Phil leading the way. Huge ideas and imagination.
1
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 21, 1978
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Great jam covering a lot of ground, Phil pushing and pulling patiently, Jerry attacking.
2
Big River
Nov. 21, 1978
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Jerry's last solo is outrageous and the drummers respond

Comments

Tennessee Jed
Dec. 31, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Monster, outrageous solo by Jerry
Mama Tried
Dec. 31, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Also a great Jerry solo, unfortunately cut short by Bobby
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Dec. 27, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

The jam after Saint is great, Bobby leading the way, Jerry burning. Nice, weird Phil-Bobby jam leading into drums
Eyes Of The World
Dec. 27, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Jerry's solos are great on this. Check it out. Also love how he puts on the Mutron in the coda
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 10, 1979
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

Jerry really nails the solo in Scarlet and is in control throughout. Great transition with stabbing accents by Bobby. Outrageous end to FOTM.