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This really was a beyond splendid show. I actually had pretty low expectations, given these shows are not cheap and it seems like ever-changing players can be very hit or miss--or just plain crowded up there. But this was an exception to all that.



This was one of those night where from the get-go you could tell that something special was in the air. And then it just kept going. You could see both Phil and Jackie Green thinking about where they'd go next and not just playing anything to get by. I think Phil has become one of the most incredible band leaders in our time.



Everyone was really on their A-game. I don't know how many people said they'd never heard Stu Allen play as well, or Jackie Green fit in as well, or just marvel at the drumming. One can only hope that Phil plays more with Tony Leone. His cymbal work and feels were just remarkable.



I know of at least one good room recording, where you can hear the bottom and top end (unlike the mp3 on the YouTube video). Let's hope this is a good house mix. And then there's the matrix. :)

- March 18, 2013It's unbelievable this can still happen...