Legends: Live at Montreux 1997 [Blu-ray]

This is a one-off recording of a one-off supergroup.
The band line-up is:
Steve Gadd - Drums
Marcus Miller - Bass/Bass Clarinet
Joe Sample - Keyboards
Eric Clapton - Guitar / Vocals
David Sanborn - Alto Sax

This is mostly instrumental, with only vocals by Clapton on a couple of tracks. As you would expect with a crack rhythm section like this the groove generated is fantastic and the opening track 'Full House' demonstrates this amply. Clapton had insecurities about playing with such a Jazz based group of musicians, however he more than holds his own against the prodigious talents of Sample, Miller and Sanborn (not to mention the drummers drummer Gadd).

The numbers performed are:

Full House
Groovin'
Ruthie
Snakes
Going Down Slow
The Peeper
In Case You Hadn't Noticed
Third Degree
First Song / Tango Blues
Put It Where You Want It
Shreveport Stomp (solo Piano)
In A Sentimental Mood / Layla
Every Day I have the Blues

For this DVD think mid-period Crusaders, so if you like blues based Jazz/Rock you'll love this. Great Stuff.

This DVD presents an unusual collaboration of musicians and a unique mix of genres in one concert.

Saw parts of this first on cable TV and thought it was worth owning. Got it home and saw/listened to the the whole DVD; it is really great.
We'll watch/listen many times. Some great tunes and what and ensemble! They are all showcased and what great an eclectic group music from the very best at their instruments.

I just caught this right now On Demand. Being a big Clapton fan, my girl excitedly put it on for me.

It started pretty cool, although it's pretty clear that Clapton is out of his comfort zone. He's well aware of it and simply tries to hide the fact by playing really fast. Hell, I still love the guy. He still presented us with awesome licks during the course of the show; even if it didn't quite fit in.

Marcus Miller is DOPE!!! Simple as that. His being on this show is such a treat.

Joe Sample is a wasted talent here.

My main gripe?! DAMMIT!!! Somebody tell David Sanborn to stop hoggin all the solo spots! Even when they're playing ensemble licks - He's hella loud! It got really distracting and annoying. I was ready to turn it off just because of this him. Believe me, I like all instruments, but Sanborn just goes and goes and goes. All while being super loud. I'll keep it real - only a saxaphone player can appreciate this much Sanborn.

The first CD I received was defective. I returned it and received
the replacement. It also wouldn't play. Amazon's response in both
cases was excellent as I expected. Someone needs to sample these CD's,
however. It would seem unlikely that 2 would be defective. Probably the
whole batch is!!!!