Without question, James Muller is one of the most talented, versatile guitarists on planet Earth ... also one of its least recognized / most underappreciated. Fabulous band, in top form ... world class. David Theak is fabulous.
What could anybody in that room could POSSIBLE be talking about that would have ANY lasting import compared with the timeless art that was being created? Does anybody who was talking over these guys remember what they were talking about? Why can't people shut up and listen to something that would have made their lives richer? Great dialogue between them, amazing what they did with Cole Porter's tune, the fact that it's so present in everything they played from start to end. How many players can play with the command and compassion these guys show?
I love Chad Wackerman...I have only seen this now for the first time. This is one of the best composed drum solos I have ever heard. The tone he consistently gets on the toms is fantastic!
@Red Skeleton Decades ago doesn't mean he's not heavily influenced by Allan, which is undeniable, and I suspect Allan would have been way to polite to say anything to him, but I know he was a little annoyed by people copping too much of his sound. I have no objection however; the dude is a fantastic player, and I even like obvious clones, because if you can do it, it's beautiful even though derivative, but I think the OP is probably right anyway in regard to what he probably would have thought hearing this. It's hard for any jazz rock guitarist not to be heavily influenced by the genius GOAT.
This is one of the best versions I have seen of James playing this... and that sax player's solo is absolutely superb, too. I love the way he starts it off. All class!
James is actually more versatile than Allan Holdsworth. Check out his brilliant work with his jazz trio ... like a completely different persona, but equally spellbinding, innovative and masterful.
