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Michael Paschall wrote on May 14, 2009
Well done review. Too Much Over explaining the Brian Blade scenario. No need to justify him or his playing. However the Tour CD LIVE was from 2008 in Europe (end of 2008).
Now I will OVER explain BBlades!
Brian Blade was good but the way John and Chick play is centered around a driven beat--Period! Blade was incredible but the open ended patterns he plays were NOT the fit! (My opinion!)
Senior C.S. was fantastic but a samba needs that groove. (On the CD Industrial Zen it is NOT a samba but yet still a driven groove). The tune was Not driven with Brain and he needed to drive the tune.
As for Blues/Bruise, Brian in NO WAY complimented the tune. (On the 5 PB Live CD the recording of that song is a seminal recording by ALL players. A complete performance on that tune!) I DO agree with your assesment that Chick's tunes were Brains best compliment.
Kenny Garrett has been a premier stud player for at least a decade and Philly's own C. Mcbride is beyond versatile! Just read his list of artists who demand his playing! (On the 5 PB LIVE CD He and Vinny put a change in the middle of Raju that is for the ages!)
All solos were great but as you say the "fusion" heads needed to explore other expectaions. Chick and John sharing any stage together -at ANY AGE- was so wondeful and I was thrilled.
I appreciate your insight and I hope you respect my opinon also.
Mike in Philadelphia PA
