Jimi Hendrix / Dash Under the Southern Cross: Rare Studio Sessions Vol. 1

This definitive five-disc archive collection offers an essential look into the creative core of Jimi Hendrix—widely hailed as the greatest guitarist in rock history—by compiling a vast array of his studio sessions. It vividly captures his creative process—revealing aspects not found in finished tracks—through rehearsals, alternate takes, jam sessions, unfinished songs, and moments of studio experimentation. Listeners can experience the evolution of songs taking shape and witness the shifting inspirations that struck him from moment to moment. The collection includes early versions of songs that would become his signature hits, rare improvisational jams, and free-form performances unique to the studio environment, offering an appeal distinct from his live albums. With its massive five-disc scope, this definitive set allows you to fully immerse yourself in the boundless ideas and creativity Hendrix unleashed in the studio during the late 1960s. Hendrix’s music cannot be fully understood through finished recordings alone; this collection lets you relive the countless ideas, improvisations, and the journey toward completion that unfolded within the creative sanctuary of the recording studio. Valuable as a research resource and a must-have for guitarists, musicians, and dedicated Hendrix collectors alike, this is an essential, permanent addition to any music library. It is the ultimate five-disc studio session archive, documenting the “moments of creation” that could only have emerged from Jimi Hendrix in the studio. DISC 1 The Wind Cries Mary I Don’t Live Today (various takes) La Poupée Qui Fait Non Taking Care Of No Business One Rainy Wish Electric Lady Land South Saturn Delta Rainy Day Shuffle Jam Cat Talking To Me Cat Talking To Me (instrumental) Room Full Of Mirrors Sunshine Of Your Love Jam H290 Ships Passing In The Night Seven Dollars In My Pocket DISC 2 Valleys Of Neptune Machine Gun Trying To Be / Earth Blues Stepping Stone Guitar Instrumental Keep On Grooving Midnight Lightning Come Down Hard On Me Baby Drifter’s Escape Belly Button Window Lover Man Instrumental DISC 3 Stars That Play With Laughing Sam’s Dice Please Come Crawl Out Your Window Calling All Devil’s Children Hear My Freedom (Electric Church Jam) Star Spangled Banner Machine Gun Freedom Jam Message To Love DISC 4 Larry Young / Jimi Hendrix Jam Machine Gun (alternate take 1) Machine Gun (alternate take 2) Hear My Train A Comin’ Jam Ships Passing In The Night Belly Button Window Jam Jam Isabella DISC 5 Jam Cat Talking To Me Rainy Day (overdub session) Rainy Day, Dream Away Moon Turns The Tides… Gently, Gently Away Heaven Has No Tomorrow Valleys Of Neptune Arising (instrumental rehearsal) Valleys Of Neptune Arising Three Little Bears / Villanova Junction Blues Bleedi Heart (guitar rehearsal) Bleeding Heart (overdub session) Cherokee Mist (basic version)