John Mayall 06 Exercise in C Major for Harmonica

[nativebird63]

one of my favorite albums

[lamorte20]

mas que bueno hay que disfrutar john toda institucion

[aztrus4]

muy beno

[01Shorthanded]

This is so real, pure mistakes and all nuthin' like it in the world, LIVE! awesome $hit, keep it real John!!!

Mayall's band was established Eric Clapton came to form in John's band, not taking anything away from Eric he was a teenager for crissake, same with Jimmy Page as good as he was not as good as later with Zep, they all grow learn other $hit get better, isn't that whats it all about?

[01Shorthanded]

This is so real, pure mistakes and all nuthin' like it in the world, LIVE! awesome $hit, keep it real John!!!

[MrBluesRooster]

This is fkn Great...

[luigi1458]

ottimo blues and jazz

[Robbirob69]

@luigi1458 Daccordissimo :-)

[andreabluesharp]

grandissimo John Mayal!!

[piuchello]

Esto es una obra maestra. no me canso de escucharlo. amazing

[xlodovikos]

It's fabulous! Thanks

[oldtucepi]

thats one hell of a bass player

[philliprobichaud]

Freddie Robinson is an amazing guitarist. Thank you posting this high-quality recording. I can now enjoy it the pricacy of my office again and again.

[TheoBurke]

I still don't think much of Mayall as a harp player--where is Butterfield when you need him--but this is one smokin' band. Freddie Robinson is aces on guitar--a light touch, a sparkling tone, a genius for the groove. Nice stuff here.

[AykinSkywalker]

Mayall is the best Harp player who ever lived!!!

[TheoBurke]

I give Mayall due respect for being a band leader, but he was middlin' harpist at best, and it's incredible, in my opinion, that after all these decades his playing has never improved. Especially with this band, a bevy of A List jazz guys, it's sad that his style wasn't quicker, more assured on the changes, and more fluid. Butterfield could do it, but Mayall, no.

[Kynatics]

@TheoBurke hm...his harp playing has never impressed me, but I find it always fits the tune and doesn't impose itself. But you're right; I've been blinded (deafened?) by his greatness as a band leader. All I know is, an album that has the name John Mayall on it is well worth owning multiple copies of.

[trichomepanther]

@TheoBurke Its funny that you came to this page just to post a comment about how you don't think he is a good harp player. But then you compliment the guy just so you don't come off arrogant. The truth is MAyall started Robinson, red something the sax player, Blue Mitchell who is completely under rated and someone you wouldn't know if it weren't for Mayall.Mayall did more for music, and unknown musicians then you tube will ever do, even with the infinite amt. of genious critics it offers.

[TheoBurke]

@trichomepanther Freddy Robinson and Blue Mitchell had substantial careers long before joining John Mayall; Freddy Robinson recorded with Little Walter way back in the day, and Blue Mitchell was releasing solo albums since 1959. Both musicians had reputations that attracted Mayall to them and ask them to record and tour with him.

[trichomepanther]

@TheoBurke Nobody in the rock/blues crowd music was listening to Blues Mitchell till John Mayall. Do you think Mitchell got to solo as much as he wanted to with Ray Charles, and Tony Bennett? No, and same goes for Robinson, they both were forced behind other musicians, nobody bought there solo stuff before what Mayall did with them.

[TheoBurke]

@trichomepanther Blue Mitchell, as I said, has been releasing solo albums since 1959; he didn't have any trouble getting plenty of solo time in before signing up for his stint with Mayall. Robinson, as well, was a band leader and released his own solo albums well before he met Mayall. And audiences indeed by their solo releases; artists who do not sell their releases don't get to keep making albums. Please stop acting like Mayall was the savior to these musicians you assume were unknown.

[trichomepanther]

@TheoBurke I know hes been releasing solo albums since 1959.Im saying that he was recognized on another level after playing withMayall,Atleast in NorthernMississippi where Im from.You couldn't find Mitchell cassette anywhere unless he was playing with Mayall.I bet people were too busy listening to herman riley and darrell clayborn solo stuff at that time right.Man If you quit saying Mayall was mediocre at best I'll stop.Do you really think Red Holloway would play with Mayall if he wasn't good?

[TheoBurke]

Blue Mitchell, as I said, has been releasing solo albums since 1959; he didn't have any trouble getting plenty of solo time in before signing up for his stint with Mayall. Robinson, as well, was a band leader and released his own solo albums well before he met Mayall. And audiences indeed by their solo releases; artists who do not sell their releases don't get to keep making albums. Please stop acting like Mayall was the savior to these musicians you assume were unknown.

[trichomepanther]

@TheoBurke Look man I hold a special place in my heart for Blues Mitchell, and Mayall, and joe sample, robinson etc. all those guys. When some one says anything negative about any of em I don't like it. And it seems to me your picking on the guy that puts together the band, just because all the guys he gets are like the best players at their instrument (especially Holloway). But if you don't think he's good then you don't think he's good I at least had to try to persuade you.

[TheoBurke]

@trichomepanther My comments about Mayall;s playing are just the facts of the case; of his generation of white blues harmonica players--Butterfield, Musselwhite, Corky Siegel, Norton Buffalo, Jeffery Carp--Mayall is the least accomplished technically. He has released a lot of good, even inspired music, but that was because he brought his chops as a band leader to bear on the various ensembles he put together.

[TheoBurke]

But he was not a particularly interesting harp player--there are times on his albums where he really, really struggles to keep up with his sidemen. I saw this band twice back in the day, and and the low points were always Mayall;s harmonica work; you wish Butterfield were around to make the mix work.



[trichomepanther]

@TheoBurke I dunno man I always hear Mayall discovered Eric Clapton Im pretty sure thats the fact jack.Mayall had work, a lot of it. Many musicians were going in gaining and then leaving. Mayall didn't care he knew how special all of em were. Nothing against them they needed $,but Mayall had to of helped their careers. and if Mayall was helping them I just can't help but think he had to of been a decent harp player.you can't sell albums if your no good right.Do you like Im Your Witch Doctor?

[TheoBurke]

@trichomepanther I said earlier that I give Mayall deserved props for his skills as a bandleader and, I should add, as a talent scout. My guess,though, is that Mayall sold records because he had good bands around him and, for a period at least, he performed solid blues material. Fans , on the whole, were drawn to the guitarists, not the harmonica playing.