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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

Let It Grow
Dec. 27, 1982
Oakland Auditorium

Builds and builds and Jerry sticks the dagger in at the end
Space
Sept. 15, 1982
Capital Centre

Jerry quotes Miles Davis's Freedom Jazz Dance, which he used to play with Merle
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Sept. 5, 1982
Glen Helen Regional Park

It's baffling that Bobby would turn the beat around on a tune as rhythmically straightforward as this
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

The phrase Jerry plays in the transition at around 10:30 kills me, a searching little melody and its response with the volume pedal
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 25, 1982
Compton Terrace Amphitheatre

Beautiful searching, inquisitive solos, plus you get to hear Jerry telling us to get yourself a parking lot