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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 26, 1980
The Sportatorium

Brent lends the transition jam a relaxed fusion vibe. Dreamlike, but doesn't lose precision.
3
Cumberland Blues
May 22, 1982
Greek Theatre - University of California

Hot and tight. Amazing show overall.
3
Smokestack Lightnin'
Sept. 30, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Brent on the Hammond will send chills down your spine.
15
The Other One
March 28, 1972
Academy of Music

Dick's Picks 30. Band is about to leave for Europe and gives a preview of the tour's signature jam style. Astonishing.
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The Other One
May 16, 1972
Theatre Hall

A thing of beauty like all the big jams from this tour, this one's every bit as moody and introspective as freaky and paranoid.
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 3, 1981
Dane County Coliseum

Holy shit. What a transition jam. Brent is eliciting deep, guttural sustained tones from the B3. Jerry is attacking, darting at Scarlet’s melodic material in a way that’s reminiscent of the earliest versions from ’74.
Stella Blue
April 3, 1989
Civic Arena

This is one of the best Stellas of the era! Jerry’s midsong solo is profound and dramatic, with big interval leaps, while the outro is hushed and contemplative. Do not miss this song, this show, or this tour generally!
Estimated Prophet
April 3, 1989
Civic Arena

Cool and unusual. In the outro, Brent piles on interesting chord voicings as well as woolly MIDI textures. More people should listen to spring ’89, which has a fair bit in common with the megapopular tours that follow.
Row Jimmy
July 27, 1974
Civic Center

Well, I disagree about the “slow” part. This is as fast a Jimmy as you’ve heard this band play. But it’s got some nice intensity that’s not just a byproduct of the speedy tempo. Unusual and worth hearing.
St. Stephen
Feb. 14, 1970
Fillmore East

It was too played on this date.
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