After Midnight : Kean College, 2/28/80

構成数 : 3
合計収録時間 : 02:45:03
Jerry Garcia Band: John Kahn (bass guitar); Johnny D'Foncesca (drums); Jerry Garcia, Ozzie Ahlers. Personnel: Jerry Garcia (vocals, guitar); Ozzie Ahlers (vocals, keyboards); Johnny DeFoncesca (drums). Additional personnel: Robert Hunter. Audio Mixer: Tom Flye. Liner Note Author: Robert Hunter. Recording information: Kean College, Union City, NJ (02/28/1980). Photographer: Jay Blakesberg. Over the course of three discs, AFTER MIDNIGHT presents a 1980 Jerry Garcia Band concert in its entirety. During this period, the Grateful Dead were being revitalized, with a new keyboardist (Brent Mydland) and a new album (GO TO HEAVEN), but Garcia still found time to steal away with longtime bassist John Kahn, keyboardist Ozzie Ahlers, and drummer Johnny De Foncesca for some extracurricular activities. It's easy to see why this particular performance was singled out for release. Given Garcia's penchant for a laid-back (though brilliant) performance style, it's almost shocking to hear the forcefulness and soulful emotive qualities he brings to bear on the Motown staple "How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You" and the J.J. Cale classic "After Midnight," where his fiery guitar work is undeniably electrifying. Also interesting is the interplay with Ahlers, who took advantage of burgeoning synthesizer technology, incorporating extensive synth soloing into the proceedings and providing a fascinating foil for Garcia's liquid lead lines. Deadheads will also be delighted by the presence of Dead lyricist Robert Hunter on "Tiger Rose" and "Promontory Rider," two songs from his own solo repertoire.
録音 : ステレオ (Live)