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1, Well-Matched, Keepers, or Encores first. My favorite Keystone album but I prefer longer improvisation to the shorter pop songs. If the Dead/Jerry can be boring to you go for Vol. I like the Dead better but this is great stuff especially to provide relaxing casual vibe to atmospere. Self Indulgent for the musicians---exactly the way I like it.
On VOL. This series of KeyStone releases are simply some of the best playing and jamming Jerry and Merl have ever layed down and captured on tape. 2 take note.What Frank Sinatra could do with his voice on the Standard "My Funny Valentine",,,, Jerry does with a guitar. For Jerry, the song selections gave him a chance to really display the variety of playing styles and pure chops IN each style that he would go on to perfect and make his own. Outstanding, pure Strat sound, not much in the way of effects,, Clean. Amazing notes, patterns, chords.AND Very few bands can take an 18 minute song and make you wish it went on a little longer., Good stuff. Hearing these releases makes me realize I was never really a Dead Head, I was always jonesing for Jerry's infinite ability to take you to places you've never musically been and not likely to ever be reached by most other guitar players.
It's one of Jerry's finest moments EVER, the solos are the grail.The bonus track is: "Mystery Train" and it's welcome here. 2 of "Live at the Keystone" is the second part of that original double record,and it's the best part. Translation: It was like Moses bringing the tablets down.We, had 2 records of live Jerry, at last.Vol. This artist had music comin' outta his pores, and this CD is the proof. It's an groovetune.nice. Some of his best playing anywhere is right here on this CD.
It sounds like a boot-stompin' show opener, and what comes to life on this re-master, is the bass guitar of John Kahn. are outta the gate with: "That's All Right Mama" at a breakness pace. Mr. Kahn, has been brought-up in the mix and is much more in the fore-front here.Kahn is incredible. When this double LP was released way back in 1973, it had a bit of an impact in: "Jerry-Land". Also, there is some deep space explored herein, and it's all over too soon.Track No. 3: "Someday Baby", gives Merl the funk spotlight, and you KNOW that Jerry's got one of those big grins on his face, during this One.
On the original record: "Like a Road", was the closing number, and this was my favorite selection of the entire set. If you like what The Dead does during a choice live: "Morning Dew", this cut is gonna knock you flat. Jerry's amazing solo's come from sideways and they twist & turn all around the main melody.BUT, they are focused and spot-on. Jerry & Merl. The drumming of Bill Vitt, drives this one along, this is 50's Rockabilly, meeting up with seventies jamming, and it's a fine mizture of styles."Keystone Vol II", is MUST-OWN, Jerry Garcia.
The jazz standard: "My Funny Valentine" at 18 minutes is quite an musical journey. To understand Jerry as an "Jazzman", begin here. This was a great period for Jerry. Rock,jazz,blues,funk,soul,space and taste.This is a: Five-Star CD.
if you love jerry & his solo project sound, you need this for your colloection.
If you are gonna get one, get this one. This CD is the best of all 3 Keystone releases. Period. "Like a Road" drips with emotion and "Funny Valentine" is very jazzy, loose, and will impress any music fan. Worth the price for just these 2 tracks alone.
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