Just check Mike's solo at 41:59! The progression is completely unpredictable and so creative - total mastery and freedom on the guitar. Man, what a concert!
I met Mr. Mike Stern in Chicago in the early 2000's...after one of his shows. I was still teaching Jazz/Rock guitar there. Mike was a VERY sweet "down to Earth" individual...truly a living legend!!!
00:00 Freeway Jam; 08:52 Lay It Down; 18:16 Wing And A Prayer; 31:18 Etude; 35:54 All You Need; 45:12 Smoke 'N' Mirrors; 58:26 Double Nickel; 01:08:21 Big Neighborhood
Holy damn smokes! Honestly , I'm 59, I've been into jazz, rock and fusion my whole life. This is one of the BEST gigs I've ever seen and heard. Phenomenal! I'm waiting for Miles to walk on stage!
This is one of the all time greatest guitar concerts I know of, says a huge Mahavishnu fan. Lee Ritenour is showing here, that he's among the greatest guitar players of all time. Everyone already knew about how good he is from Friendship, Captain's Journey, Feel The Night and so on. But what he's playing here goes beyond. Damn, the man is so virtuosic in literally every style of guitar playing, not "only" in the fusion genre, for which he's best known of. His solos are damn beautiful and sparkle with creativity. Also his guitar sound is from heaven. Never heard a Les Paul sounding better than here. Very impressive. And you can hear so many influences. A very strong one is John McLaughlin. You already could hear his Mahavishnu influences on the title track of the album Captain Fingers. I wish he had also done a collaboration with John McLaughlin. An album and a tour with exclusively written material would have been something. Too sad it never happened. About Mike Stern only one thing. I liked his sound better, when he was with Miles. Honestly much better. His guitar sound is quite thin here and sounds somehow synthetic. His playing of course, is out of this world. And as a drummer I must add, Simon's drum sound here is insane! Not to speak of his playing. Very tasteful and sensitive and not too much Billy Cobham.
That's some pretty sick shit right there, I'm completely blown away. This is one of the best live shows that I have experienced in my 45 years as a fan of jazz/fusion, with an emphasis on guitar.
Simply the best gig.....I missed!!!! I love and have seen everyone live....but not together like that!!!!! Just wish you guys had toured in Europe!!!! Have met both Lee and Mike and they are beautiful people..it just comes across. Lots of love Melvin. keep safe!!!
Something magical happened that night. All together are pure genius and become one. It seems that they are sharing, and feeding directly from eachother energies. I just need to express my admiration to the sound engineers who acheived a work of a rare quality on a (live) sound. I'd like to know who they are. And can't wait to listen to this concert in HD. Massive big up brothers.
Check out this video (one song from this show), for the notes that are included. Looks like it might lead to some answers on the amazing sound. th-cam.com/video/t5lZq7ykhs4/w-d-xo.html
One of my favorite guitar concerts on TH-cam! Lee and Mike compliment each other well here.. Simon's drumming is perfect for this gig and the bass/vocals player is spectacular. Audio recording is good as well, ENJOYED!
Thank you for so much for sharing this. My husband, 7 year daughter and I were so lucky to meet Mike Stern in October 2019 when he played at Birds Basement in Melbourne, before we became one of the most locked down cities in the world. Mike was so friendly, humble and lovely. My daughter has a great photo with him. She's 9 now and absolutely hero worships Simon. She's becoming a pretty amazing little drummer herself and loves jazz fusion. It would be soooo amazing if you all could come to Melbourne, Australia and tour.
Saw this tour when they played the west coast that year. Top 10 show all time show for me. Such masters. Both guys sold their CDs afterwards, unbelievably nice to fans. I mentioned to one of them, probably Mike, that they should tour again some year. Still waiting and hopeful. Thankful this video was posted.
I absolutely love this. Simon is a given for this type of music - just a monster drummer with exceptional talent. Check him out playing with Andy Timmons. I've seen Stern a few times, but he didn't light it up like this. And Lee - Jesus - the dude can rip like I would have never imagined. These lads need to start a full-on fusion band together. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Melvin for this gift you gave us! Your playing is awesome and these guys are so generous too. Mike's humbleness is touching... Your vocals are something else, too. Peace for you all!!!
Oh Melvin...this concert is my favourite on You Tube...would love to get it on DVD. Seen you many times with The Maestro...Rit and Stern...just perfect...with the most supportive rhythm section...fusion heaven!!! Lol from the UK
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One of my favorite concerts of all time. I watch it , and listen often.
Fantastico...fantastici
Always loved Freeway Jam. rip Jeff Beck 🙏 Saw Stern & Eric Johnson play together on their album collab tour years ago👍👍
Happy Birthday Mr Lee Ritenour today and Mr Mike Stern yesterday ! Keep your guitars singing guys!
What an eye-opening Jam on this Sunday morning. Coffee, sunshine, and Smooth Jazz. 🤟🏻😎
Simon adds such Depth, Power, Rock Solid groove, that gentleman can play anything !!!!!!
Far freaking out concert. Wonderful at the max. I've watched this video dozens of times or more and it still gets to my core every time.
Lee Ritenour the best
What a privilege to see such great legends play together wow👏👏👏🎼🎶🎵👍💯👌❤
What an amazing performance! Incredible musicianship by all.
Just check Mike's solo at 41:59! The progression is completely unpredictable and so creative - total mastery and freedom on the guitar. Man, what a concert!
And Ritenour just pocket burns that unobtrusive rhythm guitar
I met Mr. Mike Stern in Chicago in the early 2000's...after one of his shows. I was still teaching Jazz/Rock guitar there. Mike was a VERY sweet "down to Earth" individual...truly a living legend!!!
Pure class, no screaming guitar solo's, just good players and music, doesn't get much better than this in the fusion world!!
00:00 Freeway Jam; 08:52 Lay It Down; 18:16 Wing And A Prayer; 31:18 Etude; 35:54 All You Need; 45:12 Smoke 'N' Mirrors; 58:26 Double Nickel; 01:08:21 Big Neighborhood
Gracias, se agradece tu aporte.👍👍
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Doesn't get any better than this...what a fest, and Blitz just keeps gettin' better and better.
Lee is known for his smooth melodic jazz, but I've seen him a couple of times, and he can blow with the best of them.
He lets the energy loose when on stage, often drifting into rock. Very different than his studio albums. Suits me just fine 😎
No other guitar player can phrase like Mighty Mike Stern ! ...
Mike Stern is just incredible as always
Holy damn smokes! Honestly , I'm 59, I've been into jazz, rock and fusion my whole life. This is one of the BEST gigs I've ever seen and heard. Phenomenal! I'm waiting for Miles to walk on stage!
Same here although i'm "only" almost 57. What would I not give to see those guys, even if I had to go to Japan lol
This really IS one of most EPIC performances of all time..SERIOUSLY!!
Same here, and I am 70.
Miles is D E A D! You probably missed that.
@@knowitall1694 Probably blackdogbite was aware, that Miles has left us, but is missing him. Who doesn't? 😉
Highly relaxed mighty skills. Here we have five kids really enjoying and sharing their playground.
Simon Phillips!!! ooooh, what a drummer
Wow! All of them, masters of their instruments.
This is one of the all time greatest guitar concerts I know of, says a huge Mahavishnu fan. Lee Ritenour is showing here, that he's among the greatest guitar players of all time. Everyone already knew about how good he is from Friendship, Captain's Journey, Feel The Night and so on. But what he's playing here goes beyond. Damn, the man is so virtuosic in literally every style of guitar playing, not "only" in the fusion genre, for which he's best known of. His solos are damn beautiful and sparkle with creativity. Also his guitar sound is from heaven. Never heard a Les Paul sounding better than here. Very impressive. And you can hear so many influences. A very strong one is John McLaughlin. You already could hear his Mahavishnu influences on the title track of the album Captain Fingers. I wish he had also done a collaboration with John McLaughlin. An album and a tour with exclusively written material would have been something. Too sad it never happened.
About Mike Stern only one thing. I liked his sound better, when he was with Miles. Honestly much better. His guitar sound is quite thin here and sounds somehow synthetic. His playing of course, is out of this world.
And as a drummer I must add, Simon's drum sound here is insane! Not to speak of his playing. Very tasteful and sensitive and not too much Billy Cobham.
I love how the lights resemble what lights look like on a freeway on Freeway Jam.
And you know their having sooooo much fun!!!! Epic!!!
and one of my Most Favourite Drummers in the World is playing ... BONUS 4 Me :-) !!!!
30:00: The minute that made me cry and smile, at the same time... So much Zawinul(passion) in that short solo...
That's some pretty sick shit right there, I'm completely blown away. This is one of the best live shows that I have experienced in my 45 years as a fan of jazz/fusion, with an emphasis on guitar.
FIRE!
How great is that Ritenour...YES
Thank you, Jim, for introducing me to Mike Stern🥰 What an amazing musician!
my heroes , ritenour and stern ! dont need all the others lol !
Жесть!Какие крутые ребята!Космос!С таким удовольствием смотрел и слушал!Вот это музыка!....
Yeah Melvin! And love the vocals too..what a band!
WOW! This is killer! Never imagined I'd here Lee Ritenour playing Jeff Beck's classic Freeway Jam! The whole set is just awesome. Thanks for posting!
Simply the best gig.....I missed!!!! I love and have seen everyone live....but not together like that!!!!! Just wish you guys had toured in Europe!!!! Have met both Lee and Mike and they are beautiful people..it just comes across. Lots of love Melvin. keep safe!!!
What a band! And the player with the most strings on his instrument is the bassplayer! 😁
Mike is a giant!!
Something magical happened that night. All together are pure genius and become one. It seems that they are sharing, and feeding directly from eachother energies. I just need to express my admiration to the sound engineers who acheived a work of a rare quality on a (live) sound. I'd like to know who they are. And can't wait to listen to this concert in HD. Massive big up brothers.
Check out this video (one song from this show), for the notes that are included. Looks like it might lead to some answers on the amazing sound.
th-cam.com/video/t5lZq7ykhs4/w-d-xo.html
Ritenour is so damn clean!!!
Never ever get bored of this....two of my favourite guitar players...with an amazing band!!!
Been listen to mike stern for years and I’m equally impressed with his hair as his guitar playing
cant stop watching this video......please get Lee and Mike to release this Melvin......
Awesome
NOW, HOW INCREDIBLE WAS THAT PEOPLE!!! WOW!!!👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
One of my favorite guitar concerts on TH-cam! Lee and Mike compliment each other well here.. Simon's drumming is perfect for this gig and the bass/vocals player is spectacular. Audio recording is good as well, ENJOYED!
DREI BUCHSTABEN: WOW! Klasse Konzert, Klasse Musiker, Klasse Ton
Freeway jam instead of my morning cup of coffee! Holy smokes!!!!
dude that second tune with Mel singing along with the bass lines was cool af! LOVE IT!
Thank you for so much for sharing this. My husband, 7 year daughter and I were so lucky to meet Mike Stern in October 2019 when he played at Birds Basement in Melbourne, before we became one of the most locked down cities in the world. Mike was so friendly, humble and lovely. My daughter has a great photo with him. She's 9 now and absolutely hero worships Simon. She's becoming a pretty amazing little drummer herself and loves jazz fusion. It would be soooo amazing if you all could come to Melbourne, Australia and tour.
Saw this tour when they played the west coast that year. Top 10 show all time show for me. Such masters. Both guys sold their CDs afterwards, unbelievably nice to fans. I mentioned to one of them, probably Mike, that they should tour again some year. Still waiting and hopeful. Thankful this video was posted.
I absolutely love this. Simon is a given for this type of music - just a monster drummer with exceptional talent. Check him out playing with Andy Timmons. I've seen Stern a few times, but he didn't light it up like this. And Lee - Jesus - the dude can rip like I would have never imagined. These lads need to start a full-on fusion band together. Thanks for sharing!
En what about the bassplayer..
Simon Phillips keeping it real in the background and funkY! YeaH!
Perfect, balanced recording of all the protagonists involved.....thumbs-up to the engineers!
Jazz-fusion rules! Lee Ritenour is so versatile. Two giants onstage together, how incredible.
killing concert
guitar is life ....... and they know it !!! amazing concert
Thank you Melvin for this gift you gave us! Your playing is awesome and these guys are so generous too. Mike's humbleness is touching... Your vocals are something else, too. Peace for you all!!!
Come on guys. I can't work and listen to this at the same time.
this is true masterpiece. All musicians perfect playing and groove
seven-string bass - Very cool and hot sounds Melvin. Vocals are just with it!
Mike and Lee Perfect Jazz Combination
Thanks for this. Mike Stern and Lee and other musicians on the stage is friggin awesome 👍👍
des monuments de la guitare, des gars qui se la pêtent pas...Merci.
Melvin......Just wish this was available on DVD......
Wonderful music, god bless you all
They are all great, but THAT is the drummer that I would want to play with. He is locked on and aware. Nice!
Simon Phillips is a drummer's drummer with a massive discography. Has been for decades and he's still foocking brilliant.
What a combination of great players. I never get bored with this concert.
Awesome.......TOTALLY AWESOME!
Fantastica esibizione, i due migliori chitarristi Jazz in circolazione ed una band strepitosa!!!
Beatifull concert!!! 😀. Great applouse!!! 👏. Fun beatifull music from Poland!!! 🇵🇱 💓 👍 👌 ✌️ 🖐️ 🙌 👐 👐 👐 🙌 💓 🎧 🎸 🎹 🥁 🔈 🔉 🔊 🎼 🎵 🎶
Class A-1 outstanding. Thanks for posting.
😍😍😍😉😉👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍 Super amazing !!!!!
thank you a lot for your music! ♥
Superb. Thanks for sharing this.
Been a fan since I first heard Lee back in the seventies with Captain Fingers
Oh Melvin...this concert is my favourite on You Tube...would love to get it on DVD. Seen you many times with The Maestro...Rit and Stern...just perfect...with the most supportive rhythm section...fusion heaven!!! Lol from the UK
Just Great!!!
Vay vay vay!
Thank you for posting this video
What a great concert! Thank you.
OMFG Have you seen / heard this baaasss!! And of course, all the musicians! Great video, thank you!
Thank you!
In punto di morte ,vorrei morire ascoltando questo nettare.🎼🎵🎶
What a phenomenal gig
still the best collaboration I've heard, what an amazing band they make
Goood vibes... Thanks.
good musicians always come together, beautiful !
Just beautiful.
Man, they tore that stage up!
Beautiful, just beautiful.
simply wonderful.
Che spettacolo!!!!!!😍😍😍
Crazy, crazy...fantastic music!
Amazing!! Love it!!!! :-)
Absolutely splendid .......
Wow...no hay palabras...
very good live! thanks for sharing
Wow!
Awesome. Thanks.