It’s not a competition, but Sco wins here…by far

[kris]

Lukather should have played first,then DiMeola and,for dessert,Sco.

I would prefer it to be other guitarists.For example, those guitarists who worked with Miles.
The order would not matter.
Mike Stern,Robben Ford plus John Scofield.
It would certainly be an interesting confrontation at the highest level.

[DawgBone]

Isnt that Isaiah Sharkey in the back? They should have given him a couple choruses!

He would've mopped the floor with them.

[ragman1]

I still didn't think it was that good even with Sco who was obviously better than the others. But they could have played the same rock/blues stuff over any tune, couldn't they?

There was nothing there to single it out as a Miles tribute number except the tune itself. Sorry, but I think if you're going to use his name there ought to be something special in there otherwise it's as though the tune's just being used as an excuse to strut your stuff. And the audience would have cheered just the same.

But you can have a go at me for this: Obviously I know Sco and Al Di Meola but the other guy I'd never heard of before! Which is saying something. Must be a rock guy or something.

[ragman1]

I can see why I've never heard of Toto either. What a racket.

I'm sure this'll upset somebody :-)

[kris]

It seems to me that this is not the point.
It is often the case that Miles Davis was highly appreciated among rock musicians.
Apparently the great stars of rock also listen to the brilliant Miles.
ps.
"Steve Lukather, famous for his work with Toto, worked with Miles Davis on the 1986 album Fahrenheit, specifically on the track "Don't Stop Me Now". Despite the "scary" reputation, Lukather described Miles as the "coolest guy ever," saying Miles loved pop music, was a musical genius, and took a liking to the Toto members..."

[nyc chaz]

Lukather is one of the best guitarists who have ever lived.He could play anything and play it well.If he had wanted to be a full time jazzer i have zero doubts he could do it.The guitar duels he did on tour with Larry Carlton years ago was great stuff.He tore up his shoulder in a bus accident 8 years ago but he is still out there playing at a high level at 68 years old.

[ragman1]

I honestly didn't know him. It is highly likely his name was in many of the things I might have read but it didn't register because I don't remember any music by him or Toto.

It's not the same with Di Meola and Scofield who appeared fairly regularly. One could hardly miss them, although Di Meola was usually in teaching mode as I recall and Sco was always performing.

[kris]

Sometimes amateurs' opinions about professional musicians are funny and embarrassing.

[ruger9]

On THIS tune, I agree.

Now have them solo over "Rosanna". Then "Mediterranean Sundance."

Each player has their wheelhouse.

[kris]

On THIS tune, I agree.

Now have them solo over "Rosanna". Then "Mediterranean Sundance."

Each player has their wheelhouse.

Are these tunes written by Miles?

[ruger9]

Are these tunes written by Miles?

I think so, yes. But my point is, of course the pure jazz guy is more comfortable with pure jazz than the rocker or fusion guy are.

If this was a tribute to fusion, and Luke can play fusion, I'm quite sure Al would "win." Just as if the tribute were pop/rock tunes, Luke would "win."

As engineer Scott would say, "the right tool for the job, laddie."

[kris]

I think so, yes. But my point is, of course the pure jazz guy is more comfortable with pure jazz than the rocker or fusion guy are.

If this was a tribute to fusion, and Luke can play fusion, I'm quite sure Al would "win." Just as if the tribute were pop/rock tunes, Luke would "win."

As engineer Scott would say, "the right tool for the job, laddie."

I have a different opinion on this subject.
"All Blues" for jam was rearranged in the direction of fusion, rock.
Blues is the roots of all musical styles...I think.

[ruger9]

I have a different opinion on this subject.
"All Blues" for jam was rearranged in the direction of fusion, rock.
Blues is the roots of all musical styles...I think.

Blues isn't the root the of classical, or Celtic, or African, or several other styles. In America, blues did predate jazz by a little bit, but it's been a blend from almost the beginning. But not to digress, I don't want to hijack the thread. It would be cool to see a genealogy chart of what music started when, came from where, and led to what, from as far back as recorded history goes.

[Rob MacKillop]

For me it definitively started when my mother started singing to me after feeding.

[ragman1]

Look carefully, you can see Miles lurking in the background

[kris]

Blues isn't the root the of classical, or Celtic, or African, or several other styles. In America, blues did predate jazz by a little bit, but it's been a blend from almost the beginning. But not to digress, I don't want to hijack the thread. It would be cool to see a genealogy chart of what music started when, came from where, and led to what, from as far back as recorded history goes.

I meant jazz, pop, rock, fusion, etc.

[ruger9]

For me it definitively started when my mother started singing to me after feeding.

For me it was 40s big band, which my dad (WWII veteran) listened to, as far back as I can remember. I was swinging to the big band greats before I learned to walk! I'm very grateful for that, I love that music to this day, and listen to it around the holidays.

[starjasmine]

If this was a tribute to fusion, and Luke can play fusion, I'm quite sure Al would "win."

I felt like Al was left behind by the other guys, which I did not expect. True, he could play changes well enough to get the gig with Chick when Al was something like 19 years old. But I wondered whether Al left behind the world of playing changes long ago, because he really didn't say much when it was his turn to solo, and he seemed to be struggling to get a word in edgewise when Luke and Sco were trading licks towards the end.

Perhaps, though, as someone else has posted, there were just too many guitarists on stage and Al was feeling like things were already too busy.

[ruger9]

I felt like Al was left behind by the other guys, which I did not expect. True, he could play changes well enough to get the gig with Chick when Al was something like 19 years old. But I wondered whether Al left behind the world of playing changes long ago, because he really didn't say much when it was his turn to solo, and he seemed to be struggling to get a word in edgewise when Luke and Sco were trading licks towards the end.

Perhaps, though, as someone else has posted, there were just too many guitarists on stage and Al was feeling like things were already too busy.

I saw Setzer play at a Bonamassa gig (I think it might have been a corporate gig? It looked like a big wedding or "party"), and it was Joe's gig, so they were playing blues, and Setzer is one of my absolute faves, but Joe wiped the floor with him. Because they were playing blues. If they had been playing rockabilly/jazz, Setzer would have no doubt wiped the floor with Joe. Everybody has their "thing". No one is the best at everything.

[starjasmine]

On second thought .. there aren't too many changes in All Blues! I have to retract my insinuation that Al couldn't handle the tune. Maybe he just wasn't feelin' it that day...

[alltunes]

This thread reminded me of this great Miles tribute. Regarding opening post Sco is on another level….for me his use of dynamics in his lines really sets him apart

[kris]

I love John's playing in every way. I have all his records...
I'm not surprised that Miles Davis came to Scofield's club concert one day and immediately hired him to join his band.
It is worth listening to the interviews with John Scofield.
Miles appreciated Scof very much for his playing and skillful handling of space.

[kris]

On second thought .. there aren't too many changes in All Blues! I have to retract my insinuation that Al couldn't handle the tune. Maybe he just wasn't feelin' it that day...

I often wonder what makes musicians agree to jam together in front of recording cameras.
Everyone has an equal chance to present their musical skills – after all, they are professionals.
Maybe it's the case that each of these musicians plays for their audience.

[jbromusic]

He would've mopped the floor with them.

Yes. With DiMeola and Lukather.

[ragman1]

This thread reminded me of this great Miles tribute.

Now that was good, I did like that. Robben was really on form. Terrific.

Mind you, I don't understand it. Miles Smiles is the album with Footprints and all that. Jean Pierre is on a different album.