Morrissey Mullen Band - Brazil Nut

[@flashaaahaaah]

Great to see Dick immortalised on film. The most underrated sax player who deserves so much more recognition than he received. Some of the best gigs I've witnessed - and I've seen most of the greats. Jim's also a genius in my eyes.

[@Nirkin1]

I recently found clips of Dick and Jim. Dick being a lifelong friend to the family, in later years when we met up again, the little girl who once sat on his knee was now selling his tapes and LP's at the gigs with her Father Divs, (nickname) for some 4 years. Always down the Half moon putney, best nights of my life and have NEVER got anywhere near to anything else in the past. Now live in the States Too many happy and sad memories. Miss Jim and Dick especially. Thanks for posting.

[@eyelidman09]

Many happy memories grooving to Morissey/Mullen gigs in the 70’s and 80’s. I even got to interview the lovely Dick Morissey on his narrow boat for a jazz project I was researching a couple of years before he died. A musicians’ musician. RIP Dick.🙏👍☀️🇬🇧🙏

[@speakorsqueak]

Brings stuff back to me too - I used to see Dick at the The Bull (Barnes) nearly every Sunday lunchtime while I was growing up - my dad was a jazzer . I'm nearly an oap now and he's still my starting point when I listen to a sax.

[@congaslap]

This band was a massive influence in my life, great guys and awesome musicians.

[@andrea22213]

It seems that folks forget that Dick was a great jazz player too. And a very nice man.

[@davecleverley]

Got to see Jim with the Morrissey Mullen Legacy Band last night in Southend-on-Sea featuring Noel McCalla a guest vocalist! What a great show, they were superb!

[@barrymorfett2516]

I saw Jim about two months ago in a jazz pub in Swindon. He led a quartet backing his wife Zoe Francis. He was still an incredible guitarist accompanied by a wonderful pianist Dave Newton. A great evening, and all.free. Check out Baker Street, Swindon.

[@dapman2007]

I also went to see Morrissey Mullen at the Torrington and also at the Bull in Barnes. Happy memories.

[@lennoxbraithwaite3847]

I remember watching this at the time on late night tv great live band still got the LPs great music wonderful times

[@funkysax2002]

OMG this really brings back some great memories. Jim is playing on my album 'Waiting on you' . Dick Morrisey my guru! RIP - Mike Parlett

[@markholmes4513]

Just Came across this , It brought back great memories in my life in my younger years as I used to roadie for Neil Wilkinson ( Drums) Great Player , With all the Band members , Half Moon (Putney) Noel Mc Calla , Dick Morrisey, Jim Mullen , Chris Flether (Percussion)so many other fantastic musicians also played with them Damon on Keyboards , Joe Hubbard on Bass , Tessa Niles ( Vocals) Henry Thomas ( Bass) and alot I cant Remember , all I can Say is Thank you for the Great Music ! Mark

[@simoncollins5490]

Fantastic band. Used to see them regularly in the Torrington in North Finchley, now sadly gone also.

[@coolmum47]

That's where I used to see them regularly when I lived in Barnet. I rarely missed them !

[@southendpete]

Absolutety brilliant brilliant brilliant........

[@ralph34570]

I heard Jim Mullen play in a pub in Colindale NW London in June 2016. I consider myself lucky to have done so. Magic!

[@alexhall6375]

Fantastic band.. JM a huge inspiration to me

[@NickDuvet]

That album 'Life on The Wire' was excellent. Tony Beard's drumming on the studio version of Brazil Nut was amazing. Saw him play with MM, Critch, McKenzie, Kenyon and Chris Fletcher. That was the best version but there were lots of other great musos who did their apprenticeship with Jim and Dick. Neal Wilkinson was another great drummer.

[@flashaaahaaah]

Keep coming back to this. Amazing stuff from exceptional talent.

[@garyrjb]

Hi really enjoyed 1985/6 period saw them with noel in pub behind the oval excellent!!Ha Ha Flicks remember that place!! Am I dreaming or did I ever see them play at the avenue in Gillingham Kent&? Great video post

[@taildragger53]

I still find myself coming back to these videos of Jim & Dick. I have so many great memories of seeing this unique sounding band all around London. They did some oustanding live performances for the BBC around 1979-1980. I once had them on tape doing "'Rainbow Seeker,'' "'Another Star"' Marvin Gayes "'I Want You""(done superbly) Nobody sounds like Jim Mullen. There's a hint of Eric Gale in his playing although Jim is alot more slippery.

[@pimeye]

Just found this. I used to see them about every fortnight in the mid/late 70s at the Half Moon when I was a medical student at St. George's. I seem to remember one of the nurses took a fancy to the bass player.

[@waynemiller6070]

All those notes from the guitar without using a pick. Very impressive. Also terrific tone.

[@andytownman1916]

Thanks for posting! Saw them in Cork in 1991.

[@GuyMagicFingers]

hey thanks for posting this - great to see Jim back in the day!

[@oliasofsumhillow]

Saw him in Bath pump room with Jim Mullen, Jon Critheson and Reg Mathewson - have I got it right ? - but saw him on Song of Seven tour with Jon Anderson and he wad on album of same name.

[@localpm]

brilliant.

[@Nottincommand1]

Haven't seen Jim Mullen for many years. I almost didn't recognise him here, but his guitar playing technique is unique.

[@zootMKVI]

Dick was the finest tenor player we produced. While this is great I guess it payed the rent.....

[@ronlweasley]

When was that mate? I used to go there and also when he used to play at the Half Moon up the road in putney. Tuesday nights if I recall. It was late 70's / early 80's when I used to go.. Happy memories. Where you around at the time when he had Tessa Niles signing with them? That was awesome!

[@jdhiker5576]

Beatiful jimmy

[@Out4aduck]

Groovy

[@bobjazz11]

Go on... try. You'll feel better. I print mine all the time. You'd be amazed how many people will say they totally agree with you Bob

[@jdhiker5576]

Class

[@garyrjb]

Hi great post. I remember seeing noel singing with them in the pub behind the oval brilliant. Ha Ha Flicks I remember that place!! Am I completely wrong or did I see them play at the Avenue in Gillingham?

[@petersawyer8044]

Bob, who were the 'powers that be' that ignored them? They toured widely, had albums out, even a single that did quite well. But they didn't have mass appeal, just stout supporters like you and me.

[@omarks]

the media. They decide who they will promote regardless of grass roots audiences

[@StixH]

Anyone else remember Andy Mackintosh's Lipslide perform this in the Goat House pub, South Norwood, mid 80's?

[@garyrjb]

Sorry thought 1st post hadnt gone on

[@sodivoid]

So natural ! Amazing sound. What year was this ?

[@bobjazz11]

@fungirlslim Hi How can you play guitar with your thumb? By listening and watching Wes Montgomery perhaps? :-) Bob

[@andytownman1916]

@StixH I remember hearing them on Night Owls years ago. Is he still playing?

[@bobjazz11]

Hey Del Sorry - I've posted all the material I've got :( Bob

[@paulbentley2709]

Terrible dress sense brilliant playing. Great great tune.

[@hamjazz]

what's dress got to do with it????