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Weather Report Suite
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Surprised this isn't listed yet. This version is by far the best with the horns, with Jerry and Martin really getting into it with some fiery leads!
10
Cryptical Envelopment
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Monster reprise, one of the longest and best ever.
32
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Unusual and fiery version making up the meat of an otherworldly Playin' sandwich.
19
Cryptical Envelopment
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

Without question, the best Crypt reprise ever performed. This one reaches the limits of space and time.
18
Scarlet Begonias
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

First ever Scarlet Begonias. Very unusual sound with a very tentative, bluesy feel, but it's still a keeper and worth hearing for the novelty at least

Comments

Playin' In The Band
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

I dig this one a lot. I don't think it's the best Playin' despite its length, but there are some awesome segments that will definitely keep me coming back. The jamming right around the 30 min. mark, for example, is especially wicked!
Playin' In The Band
July 18, 1972
Rossevelt Stadium

Jerry's tone is very crunchy and distorted at times...he repeats a wild Main Ten-like figure during the jam that gets really intense. Love it!
Dark Star
July 18, 1972
Rossevelt Stadium

Hole-lee-sheet!!! Outrageous Dark Star, one of the very best ever!!!!!
Dark Star
Oct. 21, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Mind numbing Feelin' Groovy jam!!!!
Here Comes Sunshine
Nov. 21, 1973
Denver Coliseum

A unique version this one is. I dig Keith a lot.