Jeff Beck Group/MA, USA 1971

The second JEFF BECK GROUP featured British rock masters such as Cozy Powell, Max Middleton, Bob Tench, and Clive Charman, and created a unique sound that was different from the first generation blues rock and BB&A’s hard rock. A valuable live album recording their early appearance will be released. This work includes “Boston performance on November 8, 1972”. This is a vintage audience recording. This week, the 2nd JBG’s definitive CDs “BBC IN CONCERT (Wardour-361)” and “DEFINITIVE ROUNDHOUSE (Wardour-362)” will also be released, but these are records from the final stage of the company’s dissolution. On the other hand, this work is a record of the early days, about two weeks after the release of “ROUGH AND READY”. Initially, the second generation JBG was formed with Alex Rigartwood as the singer, but he was later replaced by Bob Tench. They completed “ROUGH AND READY” in July 1971 and began a European tour the following August. Then, in October, he moved to the United States just in time for his debut work to be released in the UK. We will be touring the US. However, this 1971 edition is a small one with few performances in Europe and North America. Their first major tour was the 1972 Orange Album. And if there are fewer shows, there are also fewer recordings. The second JFG record is already valuable, but the 1971 record is even rarer. This work is a witness to such sound. This work has an indescribably delicious vintage sound. The performance sound that penetrates the rounded atmosphere has a wonderful sense of stability and does not become an explosive or roaring sound. Bob’s vocals are especially wonderful. The rich volume of her voice reverberating through the sepia worldview made it clear that she was an exceptional singer. Of course, Jeff’s guitar involved is also wonderful. Unfortunately, the subtleties of detail cannot be discerned, but the mischievous high notes are delivered well, and the long tones played with plenty of emotion exude sex appeal. Furthermore, it is wonderful that there is almost no audience noise that blocks such performance sounds. Although applause erupts between songs, even that is much quieter than the sound of the performance or singing, and the enthusiasm does not come between the stage and the microphone. It is a recording that allows you to concentrate solely on a fresh ensemble. The show drawn with that sound has a delicious initial impulse that has just started. There are many songs in the set that are familiar even in 1972, but the enthusiasm contained therein is overflowing with the passion that rises to a new beginning. Bob’s singing voice is hot, but Cozy also makes a powerful continuous hit, and Max’s keyboard is colorful as if responding to that dynamism. And above all, Jeff. The improvised phrases that pop out in detail are extremely diverse and full of mischievous spirit. The mood of making fun of each new member is refreshing. Even in Jeff’s diverse career, the second period JEFF BECK GROUP had a unique sound. This is a valuable sound witness that allows you to feel the brand new mood immediately after starting. In terms of sound quality, we recommend other works, but this fresh taste is unique to the early days. This is a rare record where you can enjoy over an hour of such live music. ★This is a sound source that is rarely available. Corrected phase correction and pitch. Live at Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA, USA 8th November 1971 TRULY AMAZING SOUND (61:18) 1. Piano Solo / Going Down 2. Ice Cream Cakes 3. Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You 4. Morning Dew 5 . Jeff’s Boogie 6. Situation 7. I Ain’t Superstitious 8. New Ways / Train Train 9. Got The Feeling Jeff Beck – Guitar Bob Tench – Vocal Clive Chaman – Bass Cozy Powell – Drums Max Middleton – Keyboards