Music Appreciation: Jeff Beck

Last year, we lost a truly great musician, the iconic Jeff Beck, who left us much to be appreciative for. His touch, grace and just tasteful music is a treasure to be savored like a fine wine.

Here’s what I wrote shortly after his passing:

Influences: Jeff Beck

The recent passing of one of the true greats spurred a riffing through my collection for his music. I am sad to say that my collection was rather thin, comprised of a box set of the Yardbirds (and that is a deep well of amazing music), and his second solo album “Blow by Blow” released in 1974,

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This morning, while doing my morning ritual, reading the news while listening to some blathering on Youtube, I saw this video come up, and suddenly I had to focus 100% on it.

Probably from a live show 15 or so years again, he is playing for a smallish audience, and it is playing “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” a tribute to Mingus.

The playing is just next level, and during the recording, you see the camera pan to the audience, capturing no other than Robert Plant enjoying the show.

I hope you click on this and enjoy this 6:15 on a Friday.

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