John McLaughlin and George Benson – Miles Davis tribute

First Benson plays ‘All Blues’ and then McLaughlin plays ‘In a Silent Way’.

John Mayall/Bluesbreakers – All Your Love

This of course was from the ‘Beano’ album (1966) with Clapton on guitar.  When this live version is and who the lead guitarist is I don’t know. Good though.

Eric Johnson and the Steve Miller Band – Tore Down

John Mayer and Eric Clapton – Crossroads

There are a number of versions of this on the web, some of them featuring Clapton, and none of them equalling versions from the late ’60s. This however has panache and is well worth watching.

John Hammond – My Time after Awhile

The Rolling Stones – “Route 66”

Remember when the Stones played rythm and blues? This is from their first album (1964). I won’t insult anyone’s intelligence by naming the then two guitarists.

Muddy Waters – Hoochie Coochie Man (Live 1970)

Frank Gambale – Little Charmer (live – audio only)

Frank Gambale

Frank Gambale said recently that some of his albums were “as rare as hens’ teeth” in some parts of the world. And it’s a pity that a large part of his potential audience apparently doesn’t know his work. How many of the thousands who tuned out for the recent Satriani tour know about Frank Gambale? 10-15 per cent, tops. You can get to know his work by buying one or two of his albums. Guitarpower recommends his Best of Jazz and Rock Fusion, on which Little Charmer is a star track. Buy it directly from the Gambale site  here or from Amazon here. You won’t be disappointed.

Mark Whitfield – The Blues from Way Back

Jeff Beck – Goodbye Pork Pie Hat and Brush with the Blues