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Sharon Jones of Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings lost her battle to pancreatic cancer yesterday. She was 60 years young.Sharon wasn’t your typical performer. Her soulful vocal talent was only second to her spirit. As many would choose to become reclusive and leave the spotlight, Sharon laid it all out on the stage while battling cancer. She was a force to be reckoned with and will not soon be forgotten.Tedeschi Trucks Band crossed paths with Sharon Jones last spring in Central Park. TTB brought their brand of blues and soul to the Summerstage early in the season. I nearly brought my two year old daughter to this show for her first concert. After seeing this footage from Lazy Lightning of Sharon’s guest appearance, I really regret I didn’t. Luckily we have this great 4k footage of the performance which is the next best thing to being there.Susan welcomes Sharon out to sing a couple of tunes and is visibly humbled by sharing the stage with this larger than life singer. The first song they cover is Sam Cooke’s “Bring It On Home To Me.” If Susan and Sharon sharing the opening vocals on this soul standard doesn’t give you goosebumps, I don’t know what will.Next TTB and Jones step it up and cover a rocking cover of Etta James’ “Tell Mama.” Even with battling cancer, Sharon moves and grooves with the best of them on stage. Rest in peace queen of the Dap-Kings.