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The 50th Birthday Concerts

Jack Bruce

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Release Date:  01 December 2014

Label:  Mig Music

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  3

Barcode:  885513906120

Genres:  Rock  Classic Rock  

Release Date:  01 December 2014

Label:  Mig Music

Packaging Type:  DVD Case

No of Units:  4

Barcode:  885513906106

Genres:  Rock  Classic Rock  

  • Description

    It was a late 50th birthday present. Born on May 14th 1943 Jack Bruce greeted his notable friends on stage on November 2nd and 3rd 1993 at the E-Werk in Cologne The Scottish bassist from Bishopbriggs had invited long time companions such as drummer Ginger Backer, saxophonist Dick Heckstall-Smith and guitarist Clem Clempson.

    The enthusiastic audience had the opportunity to congratulate him with an extraordinary celebration. In a unique session, Bruce and guests like drummer Simon Phillips and pianist Bernie Worrell celebrated jazz, rock and blues highlights from the holy Cream days and songs which Jack had released on his solo records. From Willie Dixon's classic "Spoonful" to the magical ballad "Ships in the Night" with singer Maggie Reilly, the interpretations are distinguished by a rare talent for improvisation and intensity. No one had ever experienced "Sunshine of Your Love" in such an opulent arrangement before: brass instruments, percussion and keyboards. In contrast to this was "Running Thru Our Hands" with pianist Gary Husband. In this spectrum the extraordinary talent of the multi-instrumentalist, composer and singer Jack Bruce, who brought his bass to the front row as a solo instrument, can be seen.

    This ability had made him stand out when he played in other bands with Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Manfred Mann at the beginning of the 60s, before forming Cream in 1966. He advanced to become the most important writer in this trio with "I feel Free," "Politician," and "White Room". Especially this title, which belongs to one of his most popular songs, has been released in this version for the very first time.

    The late guitarist Gary Moore is much more than only a substitute for Eric Clapton. Other highlights from the birthday bash include the epic "Bird Alone" and "Theme for an Imaginary Western" from Jack Bruce's first 1969 solo album "Songs for a Tailor". This Cologne performance shows an impressing width of a remarkable career. The fantastic lineup underlines the meaning and the value of the two November 1993 evenings Jack Bruce presented. This recording is a legacy of an extraordinary musician, who effortlessly transformed the world by not conforming to one genre and switching between jazz, rock, blues and classical music.

    He worked with elements of all genres in his music, performed. "The bass made my life easier; I love it," said Bruce in a Rocklife interview. But now his instrument has fallen silent and another Cream reunion like that in 2005 is no longer possible. The composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer passed away on October 25, 2014 of cancer. His "Life on Earth" ended too soon, but for his fans the charismatic soloist will forever remain a phenomenon in the popular music scene. – Uli Kniep

    Description

    Deluxe Edition inmcludes 3DVD's plus bonus CD, packagfed in DVD style casing.

    It was a late 50th birthday present. Born on May 14th 1943 Jack Bruce greeted his notable friends on stage on November 2nd and 3rd 1993 at the E-Werk in Cologne The Scottish bassist from Bishopbriggs had invited long time companions such as drummer Ginger Backer, saxophonist Dick Heckstall-Smith and guitarist Clem Clempson.

    The enthusiastic audience had the opportunity to congratulate him with an extraordinary celebration. In a unique session, Bruce and guests like drummer Simon Phillips and pianist Bernie Worrell celebrated jazz, rock and blues highlights from the holy Cream days and songs which Jack had released on his solo records. From Willie Dixon's classic "Spoonful" to the magical ballad "Ships in the Night" with singer Maggie Reilly, the interpretations are distinguished by a rare talent for improvisation and intensity.

    No one had ever experienced "Sunshine of Your Love" in such an opulent arrangement before: brass instruments, percussion and keyboards. In contrast to this was "Running Thru Our Hands" with pianist Gary Husband. In this spectrum the extraordinary talent of the multi-instrumentalist, composer and singer Jack Bruce, who brought his bass to the front row as a solo instrument, can be seen. This ability had made him stand out when he played in other bands with Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Manfred Mann at the beginning of the 60s, before forming Cream in 1966.

    He advanced to become the most important writer in this trio with "I feel Free," "Politician," and "White Room". Especially this title, which belongs to one of his most popular songs, has been released in this version for the very first time.

    The late guitarist Gary Moore is much more than only a substitute for Eric Clapton. Other highlights from the birthday bash include the epic "Bird Alone" and "Theme for an Imaginary Western" from Jack Bruce's first 1969 solo album "Songs for a Tailor". This Cologne performance shows an impressing width of a remarkable career.

    The fantastic lineup underlines the meaning and the value of the two November 1993 evenings Jack Bruce presented. This recording is a legacy of an extraordinary musician, who effortlessly transformed the world by not conforming to one genre and switching between jazz, rock, blues and classical music. He worked with elements of all genres in his music, performed. "The bass made my life easier; I love it," said Bruce in a Rocklife interview. But now his instrument has fallen silent and another Cream reunion like that in 2005 is no longer possible.

    The composer, multi-instrumentalist and singer passed away on October 25, 2014 of cancer. His "Life on Earth" ended too soon, but for his fans the charismatic soloist will forever remain a phenomenon in the popular music scene. – Uli Kniep

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Minuet No. 1
      • 2. FM
      • 3. Can You Follow?
      • 4. Running Thro' Our Hands
      • 5. Childsong
      • 6. The Tube
      • 7. Over The Cliff
      • 8. Statues
      • 9. First Time I Met The Blues
      • 10. Smiles And Grins
      • 11. Bird Alone
      • 12. Neighbor, Neighbor
      • 13. Born Under A Bad Sign
      • 14. Boston Ball Game 1967
      • 15. Ships In The Night
      • 16. Willpower
      • 17. Never Tell Your Mother She's Out Of Tune
      • 18. Theme From An Imaginary Western
      • 19. Golden Days

      Disc 2

      • 1. As You Said
      • 2. Rope Ladder To The Moon
      • 3. Life On Earth
      • 4. Drum Solo
      • 5. NSU
      • 6. Sitting On The Top Of The World
      • 7. Politician
      • 8. Sunshine Of Your Love
      • 9. Blues You Can't Loose
      • 10. Life On Earth
      • 11. NSU
      • 12. Sitting On The Top Of The World
      • 13. Politician
      • 14. Spoonful
      • 15. White Room

      Disc 3

      • 1. Sunshine Of Your Love
      • 2. Drum Solo
      • 3. NSU
      • 4. Sitting On The Top Of The World
      • 5. Polititian
      • 6. White Room
      • 7. Blues You Can't Loose
      • 8. Willpower
      • 9. Boston Ball Game 1967
      • 10. Rope Ladder To The Moon
      • 11. FM
      • 12. The Tube
      • 13. Childsong
      • 14. As You Said
      • 15. Improvisation On Minuet No.1

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Minuet No. 1
      • 2. FM
      • 3. Can You Follow?
      • 4. Running Thro' Our Hands
      • 5. Childsong
      • 6. The Tube
      • 7. Over The Cliff
      • 8. Statues
      • 9. First Time I Met The Blues
      • 10. Smiles And Grins
      • 11. Bird Alone
      • 12. Neighbor, Neighbor
      • 13. Born Under A Bad Sign
      • 14. Boston Ball Game 1967
      • 15. Ships In The Night
      • 16. Willpower
      • 17. Never Tell Your Mother She's Out Of Tune
      • 18. Theme From An Imaginary Western
      • 19. Golden Days

      Disc 2

      • 1. As You Said
      • 2. Rope Ladder To The Moon
      • 3. Life On Earth
      • 4. Drum Solo
      • 5. NSU
      • 6. Sitting On The Top Of The World
      • 7. Politician
      • 8. Sunshine Of Your Love
      • 9. Blues You Can't Loose
      • 10. Life On Earth
      • 11. NSU
      • 12. Sitting On The Top Of The World
      • 13. Politician
      • 14. Spoonful
      • 15. White Room

      Disc 3

      • 1. Interviews And Additional Footage

      Disc 4

      • 1. Sunshine Of Your Love
      • 2. Drum Solo
      • 3. NSU
      • 4. Sitting On The Top Of The World
      • 5. Polititian
      • 6. White Room
      • 7. Blues You Can't Loose
      • 8. Willpower
      • 9. Boston Ball Game 1967
      • 10. Rope Ladder To The Moon
      • 11. FM
      • 12. The Tube
      • 13. Childsong
      • 14. As You Said
      • 15. Improvisation On Minuet No.1