I first heard a cut from this set over AM radio shortly after its 1972 release. I bought it that same day. Frankly, I don't hear a lot of jazz in these songs, even though fairly well-known jazz artists are featured on guitar, trumpet and sax. To me, it is simply the best vehicle ever devised for John Mayall's brand of British blues. Freddie Robinson on guitar cuts to shreds anything Beck or Clapton ever did (although aficianados of the two latter will probably think his amp is not pumping enough distortion.) Mayall, who has never been accused of being a great vocalist, flat makes his harmonica talk. The audio quality of this live recording is excellent. Finally, I nominate this… Read more
