In July 1997, a supergroup convened briefly, to perform a concert at the opening night of the Montreux Jazz Festival. Eric Clapton on guitar, Marcus Miller on bass, David Sanborn on saxophone, Steve Gadd on drums, and Joe Sample on the keys. A debut performance, with an exciting roster of talents all eager to hit stride together.
The five are clearly enjoying each others' abilities, and the results are a mix of some superb jazz and blues. From the smoother, more mellow tunes (In A Sentimental, Layla) to the fiery, uptempo blues jams (Full House, Snakes), there's plenty of solos from everyone, and some stylish genre-fusion. Clapton does (a bit stubbornly?) stick to his refined blues-rock playing, not venturing too far towards the jazz edge of the stage. But of course his blues hand is still masterful, and rests nicely alongside seasoned jazz vets like Miller and Sample.
Legends - Live At Montreux, 4th July 1997
02 - Full House
03 - Marcus #1
04 - Ruthie
05 - Snakes
06 - Goin Down Slow
07 - Peeper
08 - Suggestions
09 - Third Degree
10 - 1st Song Tango
11 - Put It Where You Want It
12 - Shreveport Stomp
13 - In A Sentimental Mood
14 - Layla
15 - Everyday I Have The Blues
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