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Larry Coryell at Jazz Showcase in Chicago

I had the pleasure of seeing Larry Coryell with Paul Wertico last night at the jazz showcase. It was one of the best jazz guitar performances I have ever seen.

I didn't see any cameras when I was there but apparently someone was filming during his first set because I found this footage of the show on youtube this morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rAa_nYPtn0
blackstonejd
chashmal
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I remember him from the 70's as a typical melodically challenged fusion show off with no real musical ideas. If he has grown into an actual musician I applaud him. Maybe he got off coke.
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rja
2,370 posts
 
Blackstonejd,
I saw him at the Dakotah in Minneapolis earlier this year, he put on a very enjoyable show.
Also caught Pat Martino and John McLaughlin shows there. Must have been guitar year! All three shows were definitely worth hearing.
BTW: I thought the Coryell backup group was astounding!
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
check out 'fairyland', 'barefoot boy', 'live at the village gate', 'the real great escape', 'lady coryell'....all inspired, no cliches
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