Magic Sam Live at the Avant Garde June 22, 1958

[kh1958]

This arrived today and I'm listening now, Magic Sam at the Avant Garde June 22, 1968--Newly released on Delmark. With Big Mojo Elem on bass and Bob Richey on drums. It's by a wide margin the best quality live Magic Sam recording released to date. Recorded by Jim Charne, 18 at the time. Thank you very much--it sounds great.

[danasgoodstuff]

Will have to get this, even though I prefer Magic with horns...

[kh1958]

Actually, the recording date is 1968.

[Tom 1960]

Thanks for the tip on this. Sounds like a must have.

Edited November 20, 2013 by Tom 1960

[kh1958]

Yes, while not a perfect recording, the detail of his guitar playing is captured more clearly here than on the studio recordings. Bass and drums are sufficiently audible and balanced with the guitar, and the vocals are mostly clearly captured.

[Tom in RI]

Sigh, hanging around here is so expensive.

[kh1958]

You will be thanking Big Jim soon.

[Eric]

looks very cool ... thanks for the heads up

[king ubu]

Guess I'll want this, too. Whom can I send the bill?

[kh1958]

You'll just have to bite the bullet and pay. Worth every penny and then some.

[Tom in RI]

Excellent release, glad I picked it up. Thanks for the rec.