Jeff Berlin Group Scot Henderson Jeff Berlin Scott Henderson/CA,USA 1982

Jeff Berlin was a musician’s musician, and was said to be the best bassist in the world at the time, boasting virtuosity and skill at his finest. This incredible recording of his incredible live performance at a club in Reseda, California in May 1982 has been carefully remastered by the label, and is a must-listen for technical enthusiasts. This incredible recording features a stunning live performance at a club in Reseda, California in May 1982, at the height of his fame. Jeff Berlin was discovered by Bill Evans and was scheduled to replace Mark Johnson as the first electric bassist in the Evans Trio (though this didn’t happen due to Evans’ death). In the early ’80s, Edward Van Halen came to him backstage at a Bill Bruford concert where he was performing and asked him to join his band, but he simply refused. Jaco Pastorius proclaimed him “a better soloist than me,” Victor Wooten called him “the best bassist on the planet,” Billy Sheehan said “when I hear him play, I want to cut my arm off,” and Geddy Lee of Rush praised him. Live at Wolf & Rissmiller’s Country Club,Reseda,CA May.11.1982 EX – AUD 2016 Original Remaster 50 min 1. Bach 2. Manos de Piedra 3. Three Nighter 4. What I Know Now – Dixie (Bass Solo) 5. Unknown 6. Marabi 7. Joe Frazier (Part ?) Jeff Berlin – Bass Scott Henderson – GUItar Larry Williams – Keyboards,S axophone Vinne Colaiuta – Drums