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El Paso
Dec. 7, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Lyrically precise, energetic playing, and everyone sounds like they're enjoying themselves. What more could you ask for on this one?
3
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 26, 1971
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

The shorter versions need love to, and this one hits all the sweet spots.
2
Drums
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

Fun and thunderous, this version has some great grooves.
11
Queen Jane Approximately
Sept. 16, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Clean and confident reading with lots of personality from Phil and Vince.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

This one simmers up to a ferocious boogyin' boil before landing gently into Roses. A stellar standalone.
Me and My Uncle
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Keith is here to boogie.
Row Jimmy
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

During the first main solo break, the entire band is just clicking. It's mellow, trippy and all around sublime.
Weather Report Suite
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Keith is really going for it here with lots of imaginative licks and varied playing, but Jerry is equally inspired with some blistering solo work that puts your neck hairs on end. This is a top-shelf version on all counts.
Candyman
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Number one for a reason. As many others have observed, Jerry's main solo encapsulates a lot of what makes him such a special guitarist. No Swiss Watch perfection here, just a lot of raw soul and gorgeous creativity.
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