I think that this song, as all the other ones by "Kind of Blue", can calm down and relax a person in every situation, even after the worst happening in your life. Blue as the ocean of tranquillity
@GuitarSlinger2112 Sure he does! Though he makes himself somewhat of a target by his lifestyle and being more musically adventurous than a lot of people. But he certainly DOES get respect. It's the only reason you and I even know who in hell he is! That's how that works.
"All Blues" (Miles Davis) Kind of Blue - MD, "In a Silent Way" (Joe Zawinul) In a Silent Way - MD, and a tune whose title I can't remember from "A Tribute to Jack Johnson". Just to (sort of) clarify. Great posting - thanks.
JM gives me humanity hope, i was in samash playing a classical guitar with a pick and a guy that works there came in and was like dont use a pick their not meant for picking. So i replied John Mclaughlin uses a pick and he walked out. Thank you john
Obviously two Masters of guitar. Both as different in styles as night and day. As for people always wanting to "rate" or "rank" musicians (almost always guitarists it seems), well, this is TRULY a spiritual art form- not a football game. I think it demeans the whole process to even THINK in those terms. Love them both, always will.
The two Georges work'in it. And then the musical apostle John takes over. His is a more abstract approach to life whose sound is very unfamiliar with the spirit of slavery and the means to deal with it. But dexterity has its rewards.
@baconroxmysox Does it matter? Music is music. And Miles had a whose who list of guitar players over the years that includes both guitarists featured in this video: John McLaughlin, George Benson as well as Robben Ford, John Scofield, Mike Stern. Let's celebrate good music :-)
@baconroxmysox Good point. Did Benson play with Miles? I know John did. But whose trumpet skills could measure up? Some great players, but to duplicate, in honor of Miles: tough act to follow bro. I know Yellow Jackets paid tribute with a close sound. Any others? I'm all ears.
That song Benson plays is "All Blues" one of the cuts on "Kind of Blue" (Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderly, John Coltrane, Ron Carter, Bill Evans, and Wyn Kelly, perhaps the greates Jazz recording of all time.
@jrcsgtpeppers It's one of the George Benson models from Ibanez with the two mini-floating humbuckers. It looks like a full body version of the GB-10.
Thank you for this I had it also on expo 92 but sadly some one borrowed it and did not give it back!!!! It contained some amazing work by all concerned thanks sooo much !!!.
George had the same "problem" Wes Montgomery did - they had "pop" hits and that lost them some stature in the jazz world. Nonsense, but that's the way some snobs are. Especially in the jazz world (folk was just as bad, look at how they treated Dylan when he went electric)
I love how he plays with everyone - Santana, John M, Chet Atkins and it's damn good music.
How did Ray Cooper on the same stage with these guys? McLaughlin, Duke, Clarke, Coryell, Chambers, Gurtu are
all Jazz Royalty. I Was going to buy this until Cooper disrespected the conga drum with his caucasian conga crap. Ruined it for everyone. How much ego needed to do that in the presence of all these legendary players.. McLaughlin baulks & leaves the stage as he should ... !
Ray'll never work in that town again. Somebody SLAP HIM.
I hate exponents of "You can play anything on the conga" !
Ray (probably finest all round percussionist of the last 30 years) was in the 'house' band for all 5 nights of this guitar festival. So he played Jazz, Blues, Rock and Metal with 30 or so different acts with little rehearsal with each. Sorry m8 but I regard that as Genius !
Check Ray's biog before criticising - I doubt he's worried by your rantings
Listening to the second piece again, for about the seventh time or more, I am reminded of the avante gard style and feel of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite, or even The Right of Sprng.
I attended a concert at Filmore West in San Francisco back in 1970. It included Leon Russel, Sea Train, Miles Davis, and I forget who else. I enjoyed Leon Russel a lot back then, and I still do. I attended several of his concerts back in the early 1970s in CA, PA, and NJ. At Filmore West we all sat on the wooden floor. I was close to the performers on the left side (from the audience's perspective.). Miles looked out there on something. I owned Bitche's Brew album. I liked "In a Slient Way."
John McLaughlin, formerly known for a time as "Maha Vishnu John McLaughlin" sounds like he has injected his exposure to Eastern, especially Indian music, especially the Sitar.
John's runs at the beginning of his solo, in the first 20 measures or so, strongly resemble the style of a Sitar performer.
I remember John McLaughlin's style back in the 1970s. This sounds so much like I remember him.
Interesting musical approach and excellent technique.
all blue by miles davis....that's the real mc coy... hmm abt versatlity...sure it's good 2 have some...but it all comes down 2 da music...da music..enjoy...
I can't agree with these comments. They are both very different players. Benson is hugely competent in some very complex techniques and has a completely different sound and style to JM. But then JM for me sits alongside the great composers for his composition and his approaches to guitar very versatile. He never rests on one approach, but then GB plays like he won't be alive tomorrow to do any more. Maybe comparison is pointless in terms of better/worse, but one certainly can prefer one to other
Sure, they are extraordinary indeed. As a jazz player I just find it really difficult to follow what JM is doing, and I know a fare share of oriental music. Its his western music bit I think is very unique. Its not only about his other influences but his stile of jazz itself.
Thanks Guitarnoize - someone put me onto a website where DVDs were being sold at very reasonable prices so I am now the proud owner of a dvd this wonderful concert. Many thanks for your help. Regards Peter
Wow .. Robert Duvall's a killer percusionist !!! . .. just kidding .. I know it's the legendary Ray Cooper .
I like Benson's jazz playing immensely but in Mr. McLaughlin's defense ... a lot of his playing was very Davis inspired ... I'd like to see anyone who's posted negative comments get up there and do better .
McLaughlin is an amazing musician and we owe a lot to his inspiring compositions and playing. Nice to see your comments of support (not that he needs it but it does annoy me when people criticize these great musicians). You don't have to like the music to appreciate the talent, but I love Benson and McLaughlin in equal measure.
There's a live Zappa tune where he makes fun of Al DiMiola, John McLaughlin and Carlos Santana. He introduces them (they're not really there) by saying things like... "another fine Italian.... Al DiMiola".... and then he blows this sort of fast lick.
what i dont understand is why they dont play the same song the two of them, instead of changing guitarplayers. The same thing happened on the wes montgomery tribute with benson and ritenour.
cinderellacandy is a very poor guy.. he's a little freak, thats abuse people anonym. wow, you are a real man! i think the only sex you had, was the sex with your mummy.
dont destroy this beautiful video and all the nice comments.
What is it about Benson fans? Are they all so closed-minded? Judging by the comments I'd say you actually know very little about Miles. For Miles Benson was a one-off session never repeated. McLaughlin played on several of Miles' greatest, albeit controversial, albums. Miles loved McLaughlin's playing, and would have heartily approved John's adventurous spirit. John could have easily played a great 'All Blues', but I can't see the excellent but one-dimensional Benson doing anything differently.
gee, thank you for the miles biography and putting it straight, damm, i'm impressed you are so impressed with yourself knowing absolutely fucking nothing. can we hear your tribute and appreciation to Miles and compare it to Benson's you fucking retard?
Cinderellacandy: I'm here to contribute to discussion about Benson / McLaughlin's playing here and generally. What about you? People talking down McLaughlin, and then sing the praises of someone who wins grammys for being a pop singer? George is back to Jazz because the pop career dried up - simple, but you never know, that duet with Celine Dion or Mariah Carey may still happen!
Prove you know something by making music-related comments. Till then you'll just be another cowardly internet turd.
I know a lot about Miles Davis, I know he went through a depression when he said that jazz is dead. He clearly knew he had to do something DIFFERENT in order to remain popular(play at Woodstock Etc.)So when he went to fusion of course he'd like John and i don't mean Coltrane. I think Allan Holdsworth would have been a better pick in the style of playing scales without rhythm because at least he modulates a lot. Look, if you like McLaughlin's style then fine, He's a pioneer in fusion music.
Thanks for your non-inflammatory reasonable comments! Appreciate your points. I love Miles, and have studied him and his music. He was a CREATIVE GIANT.
I like George's playing. It's the trash-talking of McLaughlin I hate. He is a true original; Miles loved him.
As for 'remaining popular', popularity is a slippery slope for any serious Artist. It can't be their priority, but it's a fine line for sure. I know it hurts Allan Holdsworth to be so underappreciated, but can't see him doing pop.
That's nice, but I think that NO guitarist can be compared to the great Mahavishnu John Mclaughlin. It's simply not fair cuz Mclauhglin is ONE OF A KIND.
This comment has received too many negative votesshow
nartmakhsida,
obviousley you would kick anybodys ass if they even thought about taking Mcluaghlin's lunch money, and that is okay, if want to keep your mind in a box that would be cramped for an ant.
I like George's guitar playing. I do NOT like everything John McLaughlin does/did, but some of his music is exquisite, and his acoustic guitar playing in particular is beautiful and full of grace. He has forged several significant places in music history. He is a true original who has never 'souled' out to commercial interests. Why insult him?
George is a great guitarist. But that's all he is. He's no composer, arranger or leader. His place in history is, on balance, in the pop charts.
No nazis here. Just replying to the "mcl and the others are overtuned jockeys" comment below.
Opinions are always welcome for me, but nasty words - what's the use?
George is great, but in MY view he's one-dimensional next to John Mclaughlin. I can easily see McLaughlin playing a wonderful solo over the music George played on. But I cannot see George Benson playing anything over the music McLaughlin was asked to play.
McLaughlin can play anything, even keep up with Paco Di Lucia!
Maybe the "diddly" thing was offensive. Sorry. That's how I describe the style some have, where what they play says nothing very clear or specific articulation-wise. The best comparison I can make would be that if it was speech it would be mumbling.
bmartincd18: These artists are both from different spectrums in music so WHY compare them? A Yorkshireman who LEARNT jazz is incomparable to a black American who was BORN with it. McLaughlin spent yrs hiding behind 5000 wat amps so much so that it's left him deaf. Benson always played "clean" and at lower volume. McLaughlin is technically brilliant, no doubt, but so is Allan Holdworth,Terje Rypdal,
etc. Jazz is down to SOUL ..not maths...Wes Montgomery proved that.
"diddly diddly" school of jazz lick-players, looks like the nazi taste music police is back , just like the opera buffs nutters Caballe is brilliant Callas ...Ect Gee I think bert weedon is better than George as for Mc laughlin sitting down is no good for his piles
You're entitled to your opinion, but I can't agree with a broad dismissal of Johnny Mc like that. Benson is a great player, but he leads what I call the "diddly diddly" school of jazz lick-players. Put a few diddly, diddly licks here, a few octave licks there, etc. etc. No thanks. You could put someone else's name on it and we wouldn't really be sure who it was would we? Shame McLaughlin didn't jam with George on 'All Blues'; would've made a nice comparison.
bmartincd18: The "diddly" what?? If you're referring to BE BOP then Miles Davis was ALSO a diddly-diddly player and this tribute is about HIM. McLaughlin is a great technician, musicaly mathematic, but he had to LEARN about his soul from Sri Chinmoy. George HAS Soul! George had it from the year of 4 when he went onstage first. Benson has never claimed to be anything but a chitlin circuit R& B performer. He's never claimed to be THE best. Mathematics has no part in jazz.
I disagree: mathematics can have a place in jazz, just not that kind. I'm a mathematician and a jazz player, and I write compositions with lots of symmetry. Anything that has a pattern is, in my mind, mathematics of some sort. Repetition, perhaps the most effective soloing device, is a pattern. Thus, math has a place in jazz. QED. ;)
fiddlercrab3: When jazz starts becoming a lesson in scales & modes it becomes a cold, emotionless maths exam. Take George Russell or Anthony Braxton. As Neal Schon once said about soloing "If you're thinking you're stinking!" I only have two words to say to you. DJANGO REINHARDT.
I'm a huge Django fan. Who says math is cold and emotionless? That's a popular misconception. If you like, I could send you links to all kinds of cool math stuff.
Of course you don't think when you actually solo- the process of spontaneous composition is the most important part of music, agreed. However, in the process of putting an arrangement together, you can use patterns to make the tune more structurally interesting.
You're entitled to your opinion, but simple doesn't mean good either.
fiddlercrab3; Oh no, i'm not saying that MY opinion is the one that matters. I wouldn't be that presumptous or dictatorial. Obviously not everyone can be gifted like Django and some musical knowledge does definitely help ...it's just that (to me) when excessive maths is applied to jazz it becomes a "Petroushka"/ Stravinsky Suite. Yes, i know, this would appeal to the likes of Larry Coryell & John McLaughlin. Maybe it's because i love the basic Blues too much.(?)
George Benson plays his ass off!
jplent 3 months ago
Cool.Super...Benson the a King.......
zsolti790910 3 months ago
George Benson's got so much class and it reflects on his tone
fattirevsbud 4 months ago
wonder filled music - thanks to God for the creation of creation - Carl Granieri
CGO777 5 months ago
G.Benson = Genius
mrbluestrek1 5 months ago
Thanks for sharing, great event!!!
show4me1 6 months ago
Please call the song "All Blues", cause' thats's the name! Composed in the 70-tees.
NantjeJan 6 months ago
@NantjeJan No....Call the song "All Blues", composed in roughly 1958 by Miles Davis on the famous "Kind of Blue" album.
edthewave 5 months ago
@NantjeJan STFU retard
blackdeathgrind 4 months ago
George Duke on Keys (from the Zappa band)!
sigiriuk 6 months ago 2
I think that this song, as all the other ones by "Kind of Blue", can calm down and relax a person in every situation, even after the worst happening in your life. Blue as the ocean of tranquillity
HandMane 7 months ago
They play a section from I think "What I Say" off Live Evil before going into Silent Way again, I think Mclaughlin quotes Miles' solo too, sick!
mhandel 8 months ago
If wes was still alive this is what he would have evolved into
MegaLamka 9 months ago
Ray Cooper is fantastic!!!
alearda 9 months ago
Larry Coryell WTF? There's a part two?
jerste 9 months ago
all blues~
theodorehui 10 months ago
J. M. & G. B. both get my vote :)
iszoj 10 months ago 2
Larry Coryell never gets any respect!
GuitarSlinger2112 10 months ago
@GuitarSlinger2112 Sure he does! Though he makes himself somewhat of a target by his lifestyle and being more musically adventurous than a lot of people. But he certainly DOES get respect. It's the only reason you and I even know who in hell he is! That's how that works.
dantean 9 months ago
ok man there both very cool
MrJameo17 10 months ago
the percussionist was on the eric claptons unplugged album if i am not mistaken...yeah the guy is crazy
johnydeltablues 10 months ago
"All Blues" (Miles Davis) Kind of Blue - MD, "In a Silent Way" (Joe Zawinul) In a Silent Way - MD, and a tune whose title I can't remember from "A Tribute to Jack Johnson". Just to (sort of) clarify. Great posting - thanks.
namtil 11 months ago
george benson blows my mind. i mean how much taste can someone have?
myfairvanity 11 months ago
that FBI agent is Ray Cooper, the Percussion God...
EggTheBox 11 months ago
"So What" - then "in a Silent Way" - ooops! I mean "all Blues", not "So What"...
bamboosa 11 months ago
"So What" - then "in a Silent Way"
bamboosa 11 months ago
"So What"
bamboosa 11 months ago
federal beat investigator
alexi383cc 1 year ago
Watched this clip initially for John and Dennis, but Bongo/percussion dude won me over equally-wow
InHumanForm555 1 year ago
Meraviglioso...non mi stancheró mai di ascoltarlo...
alearda 1 year ago
JM is playing Joe Zawinul's "In a silent way".
zolos1 1 year ago
Give JM a real jazz guitar whats he doing playing a quacky sounding acoustic? He should be jamming with Benson. Great players anyhow!
GameLevelEditor 1 year ago
Benson was great on 'All Blues' l what tune JM is playing ?
gouldenshow 1 year ago
FUCK .....RAY COOPER WOULD HAVE TO BE THERE WOULDNT HE!
mugwamp4 1 year ago
im so amazed by all the artists you have to allow their superb individuality that they have..love them so much. thx
pinkdirt 1 year ago
inspirational...generate ideas for the rest of fellow guitarist...thanks for posting this videos...
RashdanAziz 1 year ago
Shit really picks up at 6:29.
DimitriVHefley 1 year ago
Man I have gotta say.... john has got nothing on george benson
GollyWogCum181 1 year ago
Man I have gotta say... you have no idea what you're talking about.
a1gold174 1 year ago
Denis Chambers on drumz!!! oh! ya!!!!
ericrob2112 1 year ago 8
JM gives me humanity hope, i was in samash playing a classical guitar with a pick and a guy that works there came in and was like dont use a pick their not meant for picking. So i replied John Mclaughlin uses a pick and he walked out. Thank you john
watmorecanisay1290 1 year ago
on keyboard -George Duke...!!!
tarconcontar 1 year ago
these guys aren't that good really.
supermaques 1 year ago
@supermaques ARE YOU CRAZY?
keo774 1 year ago
@keo774 where does he come from?
bahamut3014 1 year ago
@bahamut3014 who?
keo774 1 year ago
@keo774 supermarques lol
bahamut3014 1 year ago
He is Clapton's unplugged Tambourine Man!
abrahamlaboriel 1 year ago
Clearly 30 frames per second is not fast enough to represent McLaughlin's finger work.
renegade609 1 year ago 14
the piece John was first in a silent way and than jazz jungle.
fabianidhesona 1 year ago
all of you are completely lost if you don't think the tambourine man is the best part of this video. and he gets down on the congas too!!
stroids 1 year ago
tambourine guy is killin that tambourine
sadmachine 1 year ago
George has a fantastic tone here.
Also, is that George Duke on keys?
adam872 1 year ago
@adam872 yeap
primitiveinds 1 year ago
@adam872 I think so... And Dennis Chambers on drums ?
Zappastorius 1 year ago
George has a fantastic tone here.
adam872 1 year ago
Obviously two Masters of guitar. Both as different in styles as night and day. As for people always wanting to "rate" or "rank" musicians (almost always guitarists it seems), well, this is TRULY a spiritual art form- not a football game. I think it demeans the whole process to even THINK in those terms. Love them both, always will.
1953patterson 1 year ago 3
Save me the 9 minutes of watching - someone just tell me who is kicking ass here and who is sucking balls
haroliyk 1 year ago
@haroliyk you need us to tell you? You're not worth the time!!!!
swingmanu 1 year ago
@utopiandesign: George Benson performed on a track on Miles' album "Miles in the Sky," back in '68 I believe
srussell25gmail 1 year ago
The two Georges work'in it. And then the musical apostle John takes over. His is a more abstract approach to life whose sound is very unfamiliar with the spirit of slavery and the means to deal with it. But dexterity has its rewards.
utopiandesign 1 year ago
fantastic
cdvicious 1 year ago
anyone else find it a little funny that in order to pay tribute to a trumpet player, they selected a group of guitar players?
baconroxmysox 1 year ago
@baconroxmysox Does it matter? Music is music. And Miles had a whose who list of guitar players over the years that includes both guitarists featured in this video: John McLaughlin, George Benson as well as Robben Ford, John Scofield, Mike Stern. Let's celebrate good music :-)
mctabla 1 year ago
@baconroxmysox Good point. Did Benson play with Miles? I know John did. But whose trumpet skills could measure up? Some great players, but to duplicate, in honor of Miles: tough act to follow bro. I know Yellow Jackets paid tribute with a close sound. Any others? I'm all ears.
utopiandesign 1 year ago
That song Benson plays is "All Blues" one of the cuts on "Kind of Blue" (Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderly, John Coltrane, Ron Carter, Bill Evans, and Wyn Kelly, perhaps the greates Jazz recording of all time.
tissasmom 1 year ago
is this dennis chambers on drums?
romaneberle 1 year ago
@romaneberle Yes,he is. And percussion is Ray Cooper.
TekeTekeElekiman 1 year ago
@romaneberle yes.
TATIclan 1 year ago
Why have they got a blind guy on the symbols?
alex7069 1 year ago
is that a white falcon?
Boy do I love gretch..
doesnt look like one.....
i love jazz guitar
they are so good at what they do
maybe not jazz bass hahaha but drums and guitar are phenomenal
jrcsgtpeppers 1 year ago
@jrcsgtpeppers It's one of the George Benson models from Ibanez with the two mini-floating humbuckers. It looks like a full body version of the GB-10.
mctabla 1 year ago
props to tambourine man
Dilliboy63 1 year ago
I just know when Maha..deva-dipshit, he's gonna blow away what is already incredible maestro behaviour
Rikk303 1 year ago
what song is this?
93mr0 1 year ago
@93mr0 All Blues by Miles Davis.
88naka 1 year ago
Is it just the lens or is the fretboard radius on John's guitar convex?
Echsentriq 1 year ago
Yo estuve allí. Aquí. En mi tierra andaluza. Esto es Sevilla 1991.
¡Disfrutadlo!
mirlo2005 2 years ago
Thank you for this I had it also on expo 92 but sadly some one borrowed it and did not give it back!!!! It contained some amazing work by all concerned thanks sooo much !!!.
GimmeShelterAlwaysX 2 years ago
too many chefs can spoil the soup.Its like all these brilliant musicians could not find a common direction in the music.
121649able 2 years ago
George had the same "problem" Wes Montgomery did - they had "pop" hits and that lost them some stature in the jazz world. Nonsense, but that's the way some snobs are. Especially in the jazz world (folk was just as bad, look at how they treated Dylan when he went electric)
I love how he plays with everyone - Santana, John M, Chet Atkins and it's damn good music.
SkipJames25 2 years ago
How did Ray Cooper on the same stage with these guys? McLaughlin, Duke, Clarke, Coryell, Chambers, Gurtu are
all Jazz Royalty. I Was going to buy this until Cooper disrespected the conga drum with his caucasian conga crap. Ruined it for everyone. How much ego needed to do that in the presence of all these legendary players.. McLaughlin baulks & leaves the stage as he should ... !
Ray'll never work in that town again. Somebody SLAP HIM.
I hate exponents of "You can play anything on the conga" !
marcusvee 2 years ago
Ray (probably finest all round percussionist of the last 30 years) was in the 'house' band for all 5 nights of this guitar festival. So he played Jazz, Blues, Rock and Metal with 30 or so different acts with little rehearsal with each. Sorry m8 but I regard that as Genius !
Check Ray's biog before criticising - I doubt he's worried by your rantings
hulldanfan 1 year ago
Oh my goodness!!!
I'm downing in Georges reverb!!!
I love it!!!
hahaha
DwayneJKing 2 years ago
weird mix
skioet 2 years ago
apples and oranges...styles and abilities
bteiv676 2 years ago 2
George Duke!
zgress 2 years ago 2
ALL BLUES! OMFG! So gooooood!
m63shredder 2 years ago
Listening to the second piece again, for about the seventh time or more, I am reminded of the avante gard style and feel of Stravinsky's Firebird Suite, or even The Right of Sprng.
WilliamHW 2 years ago
I attended a concert at Filmore West in San Francisco back in 1970. It included Leon Russel, Sea Train, Miles Davis, and I forget who else. I enjoyed Leon Russel a lot back then, and I still do. I attended several of his concerts back in the early 1970s in CA, PA, and NJ. At Filmore West we all sat on the wooden floor. I was close to the performers on the left side (from the audience's perspective.). Miles looked out there on something. I owned Bitche's Brew album. I liked "In a Slient Way."
WilliamHW 2 years ago
John McLaughlin, formerly known for a time as "Maha Vishnu John McLaughlin" sounds like he has injected his exposure to Eastern, especially Indian music, especially the Sitar.
John's runs at the beginning of his solo, in the first 20 measures or so, strongly resemble the style of a Sitar performer.
I remember John McLaughlin's style back in the 1970s. This sounds so much like I remember him.
Interesting musical approach and excellent technique.
WilliamHW 2 years ago
in a silent way...bitches brew....
robkasha66 2 years ago
all blue by miles davis....that's the real mc coy... hmm abt versatlity...sure it's good 2 have some...but it all comes down 2 da music...da music..enjoy...
robkasha66 2 years ago
Does anyone know the title of he second piece with Mclaughlin?
amart7 2 years ago
John McLaughlin is very superior.
Crashoverall 2 years ago
superior in what ?
bonecracker23 2 years ago
First of all i dont mean to offend. They are both great musicians but i think JM versatility and technique are beyond GB's.
Crashoverall 2 years ago
Yeah I have to agree with you^^
bonecracker23 2 years ago
I can't agree with these comments. They are both very different players. Benson is hugely competent in some very complex techniques and has a completely different sound and style to JM. But then JM for me sits alongside the great composers for his composition and his approaches to guitar very versatile. He never rests on one approach, but then GB plays like he won't be alive tomorrow to do any more. Maybe comparison is pointless in terms of better/worse, but one certainly can prefer one to other
mekiwiguy 2 years ago
Sure, they are extraordinary indeed. As a jazz player I just find it really difficult to follow what JM is doing, and I know a fare share of oriental music. Its his western music bit I think is very unique. Its not only about his other influences but his stile of jazz itself.
GB, I cant denie, amuzes me to.
Crashoverall 2 years ago
that's george duke on keys, right?
smartwood11 2 years ago
You're right ;)
GiovanniGuitar 2 years ago
This is fantastic - is it possible to buy the dvd of this concert? I am desperate!
mekiwiguy 2 years ago
if you find one let me know, I used to have it on VHS it is the Seville Expo from 1992.
guitarnoize 2 years ago
Thanks Guitarnoize - someone put me onto a website where DVDs were being sold at very reasonable prices so I am now the proud owner of a dvd this wonderful concert. Many thanks for your help. Regards Peter
mekiwiguy 2 years ago
Can you send me the link to that site too please?
guitarnoize 2 years ago
GB =LEGEND
diveplane 2 years ago
FBI sent an agent to play the bongos
xpondilus 2 years ago 12
lol
islandrocks 2 years ago
Dude I swear to God that was the first thing I said when I saw him hahahhhahahaha
NartMakhsida 2 years ago
george benson always has the coolest guitars
SEMICHUCK 2 years ago 3
Wow .. Robert Duvall's a killer percusionist !!! . .. just kidding .. I know it's the legendary Ray Cooper .
I like Benson's jazz playing immensely but in Mr. McLaughlin's defense ... a lot of his playing was very Davis inspired ... I'd like to see anyone who's posted negative comments get up there and do better .
LifesonFan4Life 2 years ago 2
psht, anyone who talks smack on JM has absolutely no cred whatsoever.
PCPrabbit 2 years ago 25
@PCPrabbit
livingdollshoppe 1 year ago
McLaughlin is an amazing musician and we owe a lot to his inspiring compositions and playing. Nice to see your comments of support (not that he needs it but it does annoy me when people criticize these great musicians). You don't have to like the music to appreciate the talent, but I love Benson and McLaughlin in equal measure.
mekiwiguy 2 years ago
Everyone performing was edgy but i bow to the might of the Bongos, man.
superhube 2 years ago
was this number off kind of blue?
SolBeing 2 years ago
yeah it's All Blues, track 4 off Kind Of Blue
Psychootom 2 years ago
great guitarists!! special love to JM
cooljob9 2 years ago 3
So Hip........it's just cool man.
Gilyslas 2 years ago
Wow John Mc never ceases to amaze ...
he come out with an acıustic thst tied up to an synthesizer and rocks the house..
wow what an motivational guitarist...
awesomejohnnet 2 years ago 2
George Benson is the greatest!
tkaschuba 2 years ago
Este es el concierto de la expo de Sevilla del 92?
GUILLYMILLER 2 years ago
Yo juraria que si...
Escamoteado 2 years ago
Ademas esto es de Leyendas de la Guitarra, asi que de Tribute to Miles Davis, lo siento pero se equivoca.
Escamoteado 2 years ago
Divinooooooooooooooo!!! Sono tutti geniali...senza parole.........
giampi46 2 years ago
"Apollo" Benson vs "Rocky"McLaughlin
philipepowermetal 2 years ago 11
HAHAHAHAHAHA
mike584 2 years ago
Beautiful.Check out the keyboard,the drums,the bass...
69MC97gc 2 years ago
does one know where to get the rest of the performance (with Larry Coryell) ?
sylvainromain 3 years ago
Five stars!
f15r18 3 years ago
As Frank Zappa said, "Shudup an' play yer guitar!" Don't waste yer testosterone arguin' over who's better, just listen and learn!
1jimcox 3 years ago 20
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There's a live Zappa tune where he makes fun of Al DiMiola, John McLaughlin and Carlos Santana. He introduces them (they're not really there) by saying things like... "another fine Italian.... Al DiMiola".... and then he blows this sort of fast lick.
Funny stuff.
larkydozer 1 year ago
@larkydozer Al Di Meola played with FZ at least once, that I know.
GDarkstar74 1 year ago
George Duke on keys?
1jimcox 3 years ago
you know it!!
breadbox123 3 years ago
Wow. Two incredible monsters of guitar! Great post. They are so different and so great!
natoking 3 years ago
what i dont understand is why they dont play the same song the two of them, instead of changing guitarplayers. The same thing happened on the wes montgomery tribute with benson and ritenour.
tobbemann 3 years ago
john mcLaughlin has a ridiculous right hand!
thecrazybradman 3 years ago 3
To say at least...
StrangeShadesOfBlack 3 years ago
yep, great video!
premofan 3 years ago
cinderellacandy is a very poor guy.. he's a little freak, thats abuse people anonym. wow, you are a real man! i think the only sex you had, was the sex with your mummy.
dont destroy this beautiful video and all the nice comments.
HiFiApartment 3 years ago
Lets be honest one of them payed tribute to Miles Davis and other well i don't know what to call that.
and yes i can also play scales/12keys etc effortlessly.... whatever
knowthisonce 3 years ago
What is it about Benson fans? Are they all so closed-minded? Judging by the comments I'd say you actually know very little about Miles. For Miles Benson was a one-off session never repeated. McLaughlin played on several of Miles' greatest, albeit controversial, albums. Miles loved McLaughlin's playing, and would have heartily approved John's adventurous spirit. John could have easily played a great 'All Blues', but I can't see the excellent but one-dimensional Benson doing anything differently.
bmartinmcd18 3 years ago
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gee, thank you for the miles biography and putting it straight, damm, i'm impressed you are so impressed with yourself knowing absolutely fucking nothing. can we hear your tribute and appreciation to Miles and compare it to Benson's you fucking retard?
cinderellacandy 3 years ago
Cinderellacandy: I'm here to contribute to discussion about Benson / McLaughlin's playing here and generally. What about you? People talking down McLaughlin, and then sing the praises of someone who wins grammys for being a pop singer? George is back to Jazz because the pop career dried up - simple, but you never know, that duet with Celine Dion or Mariah Carey may still happen!
Prove you know something by making music-related comments. Till then you'll just be another cowardly internet turd.
bmartinmcd18 3 years ago
I know a lot about Miles Davis, I know he went through a depression when he said that jazz is dead. He clearly knew he had to do something DIFFERENT in order to remain popular(play at Woodstock Etc.)So when he went to fusion of course he'd like John and i don't mean Coltrane. I think Allan Holdsworth would have been a better pick in the style of playing scales without rhythm because at least he modulates a lot. Look, if you like McLaughlin's style then fine, He's a pioneer in fusion music.
knowthisonce 3 years ago
Thanks for your non-inflammatory reasonable comments! Appreciate your points. I love Miles, and have studied him and his music. He was a CREATIVE GIANT.
I like George's playing. It's the trash-talking of McLaughlin I hate. He is a true original; Miles loved him.
As for 'remaining popular', popularity is a slippery slope for any serious Artist. It can't be their priority, but it's a fine line for sure. I know it hurts Allan Holdsworth to be so underappreciated, but can't see him doing pop.
bmartinmcd18 3 years ago
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knowthisonce...
lets be honest... you like something very long.. thick.. and stiff directly shoved in your asshole until it is very painful
cinderellacandy 3 years ago
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also lets be honest about how effortlessly you can suck 12 cocks all at the same time too
retard.
cinderellacandy 3 years ago
enjoy the music
nethawk456 3 years ago
That's nice, but I think that NO guitarist can be compared to the great Mahavishnu John Mclaughlin. It's simply not fair cuz Mclauhglin is ONE OF A KIND.
NartMakhsida 3 years ago
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nartmakhsida,
obviousley you would kick anybodys ass if they even thought about taking Mcluaghlin's lunch money, and that is okay, if want to keep your mind in a box that would be cramped for an ant.
cinderellacandy 3 years ago
Thank you! God bless!
NartMakhsida 3 years ago
george's solo was so smooth. that's all i have to say.
txranger63 3 years ago
it's worth mentioning that we have Dennis Chambers on drums. One of my favorite!
smartwood11 3 years ago
It's pointless and time consuming to even wonder which guitarist is better in any way.
We certainly have our point of view but they're so different.
John is a fusion artist and a difficult guitarist to understand.
George plays more mainstream jazz, soul and popular music.
Both can sound brilliant on the night and as with this piece, totally unique in their delivery.
shalom
Jeff
they are both
SHEMAMAN 3 years ago
I like George's guitar playing. I do NOT like everything John McLaughlin does/did, but some of his music is exquisite, and his acoustic guitar playing in particular is beautiful and full of grace. He has forged several significant places in music history. He is a true original who has never 'souled' out to commercial interests. Why insult him?
George is a great guitarist. But that's all he is. He's no composer, arranger or leader. His place in history is, on balance, in the pop charts.
bmartinmcd18 3 years ago 4
*tell me*
cristuspz 3 years ago
George is jammin' on a tune from Miles' '59 album 'Kind of Blue'. It's called 'All Blues'.
bmartinmcd18 3 years ago 2
can anyone tell what this tune is called?
cristuspz 3 years ago
No nazis here. Just replying to the "mcl and the others are overtuned jockeys" comment below.
Opinions are always welcome for me, but nasty words - what's the use?
George is great, but in MY view he's one-dimensional next to John Mclaughlin. I can easily see McLaughlin playing a wonderful solo over the music George played on. But I cannot see George Benson playing anything over the music McLaughlin was asked to play.
McLaughlin can play anything, even keep up with Paco Di Lucia!
bmartinmcd18 3 years ago
Maybe the "diddly" thing was offensive. Sorry. That's how I describe the style some have, where what they play says nothing very clear or specific articulation-wise. The best comparison I can make would be that if it was speech it would be mumbling.
bmartinmcd18 3 years ago
bmartinmcd18: Well, maybe Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans, Charlie Parker were all JUST mumblers?
Incidentally how many books or records have you completed recently to be such an 'authority'?
taildragger51 3 years ago
bmartincd18: These artists are both from different spectrums in music so WHY compare them? A Yorkshireman who LEARNT jazz is incomparable to a black American who was BORN with it. McLaughlin spent yrs hiding behind 5000 wat amps so much so that it's left him deaf. Benson always played "clean" and at lower volume. McLaughlin is technically brilliant, no doubt, but so is Allan Holdworth,Terje Rypdal,
etc. Jazz is down to SOUL ..not maths...Wes Montgomery proved that.
taildragger51 3 years ago
"diddly diddly" school of jazz lick-players, looks like the nazi taste music police is back , just like the opera buffs nutters Caballe is brilliant Callas ...Ect Gee I think bert weedon is better than George as for Mc laughlin sitting down is no good for his piles
callasexperience 3 years ago
what a great fucking jam
nicknack534 3 years ago
Damn! That run at 1:19 slays!
heschentshredder 3 years ago
Ray Cooper! Fancy meeting you here...(salad fingers?)
oldakustikblues 3 years ago
Ray Cooper on percussion
geneR8or 3 years ago
boring. benson is awesome, mcl and the others are overtuned jockeys.
nico69l1 3 years ago
You're entitled to your opinion, but I can't agree with a broad dismissal of Johnny Mc like that. Benson is a great player, but he leads what I call the "diddly diddly" school of jazz lick-players. Put a few diddly, diddly licks here, a few octave licks there, etc. etc. No thanks. You could put someone else's name on it and we wouldn't really be sure who it was would we? Shame McLaughlin didn't jam with George on 'All Blues'; would've made a nice comparison.
bmartinmcd18 3 years ago
bmartincd18: The "diddly" what?? If you're referring to BE BOP then Miles Davis was ALSO a diddly-diddly player and this tribute is about HIM. McLaughlin is a great technician, musicaly mathematic, but he had to LEARN about his soul from Sri Chinmoy. George HAS Soul! George had it from the year of 4 when he went onstage first. Benson has never claimed to be anything but a chitlin circuit R& B performer. He's never claimed to be THE best. Mathematics has no part in jazz.
taildragger51 3 years ago
I disagree: mathematics can have a place in jazz, just not that kind. I'm a mathematician and a jazz player, and I write compositions with lots of symmetry. Anything that has a pattern is, in my mind, mathematics of some sort. Repetition, perhaps the most effective soloing device, is a pattern. Thus, math has a place in jazz. QED. ;)
fiddlercrab3 3 years ago
fiddlercrab3: When jazz starts becoming a lesson in scales & modes it becomes a cold, emotionless maths exam. Take George Russell or Anthony Braxton. As Neal Schon once said about soloing "If you're thinking you're stinking!" I only have two words to say to you. DJANGO REINHARDT.
taildragger51 3 years ago
I'm a huge Django fan. Who says math is cold and emotionless? That's a popular misconception. If you like, I could send you links to all kinds of cool math stuff.
Of course you don't think when you actually solo- the process of spontaneous composition is the most important part of music, agreed. However, in the process of putting an arrangement together, you can use patterns to make the tune more structurally interesting.
You're entitled to your opinion, but simple doesn't mean good either.
fiddlercrab3 3 years ago
fiddlercrab3; Oh no, i'm not saying that MY opinion is the one that matters. I wouldn't be that presumptous or dictatorial. Obviously not everyone can be gifted like Django and some musical knowledge does definitely help ...it's just that (to me) when excessive maths is applied to jazz it becomes a "Petroushka"/ Stravinsky Suite. Yes, i know, this would appeal to the likes of Larry Coryell & John McLaughlin. Maybe it's because i love the basic Blues too much.(?)
taildragger51 3 years ago
"Oh no, i'm not saying that MY opinion is the one that matters. I wouldn't be that presumptous or dictatorial."
Could have fooled me there taildragger51. You have continued to insult John McLaughlin! What's IS the reason for that?
"Some musical knowledge does definitely help"
NO! You're kidding right?
bmartinmcd18 3 years ago
a little knowledge cuts you from soul. A huge knowledge - once you know enough to forget it - brings you back to soul.
PaulTergaiste 3 years ago
ok, I understand.
nico69l1 3 years ago