Cornell Dupree,Richard Tee/NY,USA 1985 Late Show

King Curtis, Donny Hathaway, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis…and Cornell Dupree, famous for his nicknames such as “Telecaster Master” and “Mr. Telecaster”, known for his staff and the Gad Gang, and his friends. A giga-rare special live featuring plenty of George Benson and Stevie Ray Vaughan in his heyday as guests on the stage of Michael’s Knees is now available in a complete recording of the highest quality sound recorded by the people involved! ! ! He has participated in over 2,500 sessions, including masterpieces such as King Curtis and Aretha Franklin’s “Live at the Fillmore West” and Donny Hathaway’s “Live,” and has also recorded numerous works as a member of the staff and as a solo artist. Cornel Dupree, a one and only great guitarist known for his trademark funky and bluesy playing on the Telecaster, left behind a masterpiece, and after playing in the Boss Blues Band, which became the Staff to Staff Junior Band, he became a solo artist. In the early days (almost for the first time), at Michael’s Club in New York, where he had been working as a staff member, he appeared with George Benson, and Stevie Ray, who had just made his album debut and was in his prime right after his first performance in Japan. A special concert on June 23, 1985, featuring two of Vaughan’s greatest guitarists, is recorded with the label’s own careful mastering, making it seem as if you were performing right in front of your eyes. A 2-disc set of 1 hour and 40 minutes of complete recording in the highest quality stereo sound has arrived, a surprise for guitar fans! ! ! Led by the MC, Richard Tee on piano/keyboards, Will Lee on bass, and Dave Weckle on drums! No credit given, but maybe George Young on saxophone? And the opening number when Dupree appeared was a slow blues arrangement of James Brown’s “Sex Machine.” That Dupree section is already in full swing, and then Crusaders’ “Way Back Home” explodes with the strongest inatai groove that everyone who likes it can’t get enough of. In addition to Dupree, the solos of each member, such as Tea’s piano and the hot blowing saxophone, are also brilliant. At the end of the next song, George Benson appears, introduced by Benson Band bassist Stanley Banks! In Benson’s full-throated blues number, which is quite rare, Dupree’s solo is followed by a solo with a natural tone and superb technique.I can’t help but laugh at Benson’s next song, which is Benson’s signature song, “Breagin”. ”, he performs an amazing long solo that is eye-opening. Even so, the backing of this song with Dupree, Tee, Lee, and Weckl feels luxurious. Incidentally, Dupree and Benson also performed together on stage in 1994. In the second half of the stage, Tea played “Take the A Train,” which has been one of Tea’s best songs since his time as a staff member, with a powerful and groovy piano that only Tea can do. In this song, which has been familiar since his time as a staff member, Steve Gadd joins in the middle and performs an outrageous duo, but here we will listen to an amazing duo with Weckl. When this song ends, the young lion Stevie Ray Vaughan finally appears. Stevie was attracted to David Bowie after seeing him perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1982, which is said to be a masterpiece that is still talked about, and he participated in Bowie’s popular work “Let’s Dance” the following year. Big break. With that momentum, their debut album “Texas Flood” released in the same year under the name Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble suddenly won a gold disc and entered their heyday. Additionally, he is consistently ranked in the top 10 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. Dupree and Ray Vaughn begin their collaboration with Freddie King’s “Hideaway.” Both of them have experience working with Freddie and respect him, so they naturally play at their best with great enthusiasm. Together, they will generously show off the best parts of themselves and let you hear their true soul. From the next song to the last, a dream-like performance is developed where you can listen to Ray Vaughan’s signature songs “Cold Shot”, “Tin Pan Alley”, and “Love & Happiness” with this powerful member. Stevie didn’t hesitate in front of the legendary guitarist Dupree, and the way Dupree’s soulful guitar intertwined with Ray Vaughn, who was cool not only with his guitar but also with his dignified and passionate vocals, resonated. Groovy. The exquisite support provided by Tee, Lee, Weckle and others at the back is also admirable. Live at Mikell’s,New York,NY June.23.1985 Late Show EX – AUD 2018 Original Remaster 100 min Disc 1 1. Sex Machine (Blues Version) 2. Way Back Home 3. Destiny – Stanley Bank intro to George Benson 4. Blues* 5. Breezin* Disc 2 1. Take the A Train* – intro to Stevie Ray Vaughan 2. Hideaway** 3. Cold Shot** 4. Tin Pan Alley** 5. Love & Happiness** Cornell Dupree – Guitar Richard Tee – Keyboard Will Lee – Bass Dave Weckl – Drums Special Guest George Benson* Stevie Ray Vaghan** Stanley Banks