Brian Blade And The Fellowship Band Live @ Yoshi's, Oakland CA 9/16/11 Early + Late Show

Absolutely amazing jazz. All original music, written by the drummer and keyboardist. Although I do like straight ahead jazz, I much prefer a little detour into ambient/classical/blues/funk/noise at the same time. Brian Blade And The Fellowship Band, formerly known as Brian Blade Fellowship, definitely fits that bill. The only band that I can compare them to is Oregon, which also is a very different kind of jazz band, or the old Windham Hill label in the Bay Area had a similar sound, I miss that label. I taped two nights in a row at Yoshi's, if you liked this show, definitely check out Azam Ali and Niyaz, amazing Persian music who I taped the night after this, link to the show is here:
Azam Ali and Niyaz - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ7y-b_RbhU&feature=BFa&list=SP712AFDE...

I've been going to Yoshi's for many years now, I used to attend the first location on Claremont Ave. when I was younger. I think I've probably been to Yoshi's over 200-300 times in my life, jazz is very important to me and my spiritual growth. I'd like to personally thank Yoshie for making me a smarter, more well rounded person by exposing me to the legacy that is jazz. Without her, my life, and the Bay Area, would be a much less interesting place. Without her, the Bay Area would not have a first class venue (make that venues since Yoshi's opened a second location in San Francisco) for jazz. Thanks Yoshie!

Yoshi's youtube channel can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/user/yoshisjazzclub

Brian Blade Fellowship lineup:
Jon Cowherd - Piano
Myron Walden - Alto Sax, Bass Clarinet
Melvin Butler - Tenor Sax, Soprano Sax
Chris Thomas - Bass
Brian Blade - Drums
Brian can be found on almost all of Joshua Redman's albums, and most of Wayne Shorter's new albums.
If anyone knows the setlist, please post it in the comments, thanks!

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[yarpyarp85]

Thank you for posting this, it means a lot... wwwwooooooo!

[bigrobbo89]

Brian Blade is a genius. His band is extraordinary. Thankyou for posting, it means a lot to me as I will probably never get to see them live due to living in Australia :)

[abluerambler]

YEEEES !!! :)) Thanks !!!! :)))

[ddemaree]

I love everything this band does and looking forward to the release of their new album just recorded!

[ssprod1]

Much appreciated uploader! Incredible talent... saw this group in Ottawa 2 years ago for the Jazz Fest. Blown away then, and affirmed now. Some of this material must be unreleased, haven't heard them on their CD's. Thanks again!

[somewhereville]

phyuckyeah! Our uploader deserves a phonetically-improvisational medal.

[Rogierhot]

This is where music lives. Goosebumps.

[yarpyarp85]

god damn this is good!!!!!!

[Cuisinista]

I love this band! Both the playing and writing are phenomenal! I have seen them play many times and I always love it. They are also good people.

[coloradowildman1]

Best band on earth! I saw the Fellowship a week prior to this show and was moved beyond words. Everyone in this band is an extraordinary musician and a wonderful person. Their inner beauty as people really shines through in their music. Brian is one of the greatest musicians, regardless of instrument! Thank you so much for filming and posting this. Wish I could have been there!