Jing Chi,Robben Ford/Tokyo,Japan 2018

Last year, Robben, Jimmy, and Vinny, who are considered to be some of the most talented players in the world, made us realize once again how important their presence was when they announced their first new work in 13 years, “Supremo”. Jin Chi’s first performance in Japan since 2004, featuring the strongest lineup including Larry, is now available in the highest quality complete version! ! ! A super band formed by guitarist/vocalist Robben Ford and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, based on the idea of ​​Yellow Jackets bassist Jimmy Haslip, and is a trio that is highly regarded in the talented L.A. scene. Trio, Jin Chi. Since their debut in 2001, they have gained support from not only jazz/fusion fans but also rock fans with their hard and heavy sound, which is different from their usual sessions, and they have become the focus of worldwide attention. Although they are basically a trio, they are a four-piece group with a keyboard player as a guest in studio works and as a support member in live performances. Last year, Jin Chi released his first new album in 13 years, “Supremo,” and began a tour to accompany it. However, all three of them are popular stars with many super ratings, so coordinating their schedules is a challenge. However, it was finally decided that they would perform in Japan, and naturally tickets sold out in an instant. Such a premium show, the first and second stages held on October 1, 2018 (there are almost no overlaps in the set list!), with the highest quality stereo sound that has been carefully mastered by the label. A 2-disc set with complete recordings including encores has arrived! ! ! Suddenly, Colaiuta’s heavy 8-beat drums intertwine with Haslip’s rock-solid bass line, sending out a superb groove, and then Ford’s guitar immediately explodes hard, and Goldings is full of delicate yet well-defined dynamism. From the opening with a keyboard that serves as a greeting, to a number with a blues feel, to a powerful song with a 4-beat rock feel, to a number featuring Ford’s vocals, the whole song is “Seiki” in Chinese. As the group’s name suggests, the group’s performance is full of vitality. The solos of each member with superb technique and the ensemble as a band are exquisitely cohesive and the band sound is really cool! Listening to this live show, I realized that Jin Chi is not so much a fusion band, but a rock trio like Eric Clapton’s Cream, Jeff Beck’s BB&A, and the hard sounds of Led Zeppelin led by Jimmy Page. It’s reminiscent of that, and all three of them are showing off their evolved sounds with their super-baka-techniques! The coolest Robben Ford song I’ve ever heard! ! Therefore, I highly recommend it to fusion fans, guitar fans, and even rock fans! ! ! Live at Tokyo,Japan October 01.2018 EX-AUD 2018 Original Master Disc-1 First Show 64 min 1. At the Apollo 2.Crazy House 3.What I Haven’t Done 4.Go Fifure 5.Showtime 6.Casablanca 7.Vegas —encore— 8.Better Times Disc-2 Scond Show 72 min 1.Man in the ring 2.What I Haven’t Done 3.Showtime 4.Secrets 5.Crazy House 6.Jing Xi 7.Better Times 6.Vegas —encore— 8.Blues Alley Robben Ford – Guitar Jimmy Haslip – Bass Vinnie Colaiuta – Drums Larry Goldings – Keyboard