John Mclaughlin, Elvin Jones, Joey Defrancesco-Jazz a Juan, 1996.

John McLaughlin - guitar
Joey DeFrancesco - hammond organ
Elvin Jones - drums
1. My Favorite Things
2. Sing Me Softly of the Blues
3. Encuentros
4. Naima
5. Take the Coltrane
John McLaughlin (born 4 January 1942, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England), also known as Mahavishnu John McLaughlin, is an English guitarist, bandleader and composer. His music includes many genres of jazz, and rock, which he coupled with an interest in Indian classical music to become one of the pioneering figures in fusion.
In 2010 guitarist Jeff Beck called him "the best guitarist alive".[1] The Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has called him "one of the greatest and one of the important musicians of our times". In 2003 McLaughlin was ranked 49th in Rolling Stone magazine list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".
After contributing to several key British groups of the early sixties and making his first solo record Extrapolation (with Tony Oxley and John Surman) he moved to the USA where he played with Tony Williams's group Lifetime and then with Miles Davis on his landmark electric jazz-fusion albums In A Silent Way, Bitches Brew, A Tribute to Jack Johnson and On The Corner. His 1970s electric band, the Mahavishnu Orchestra, performed a technically virtuosic and complex style of music that fused electric jazz and rock with Indian influences.
Joey DeFrancesco (born April 10, 1971) is an American jazz organist, trumpeter, and vocalist. Down Beat's Critics and Readers Poll selected him as the top jazz organist every year since 2003.When DeFrancesco was seventeen years old, Miles Davis asked him to join his band. DeFrancesco toured Europe and recorded Amandla with Davis.[1] He became well known in the 1990s, however, through his work with John McLaughlin's trio Free Spirits. He has also played with jazz guitarists Pat Martino, Paul Bollenback, Jimmy Bruno, Dave Stryker, Danny Gatton as well as trumpet player Big Jim Henry and many others.Today, Joey DeFrancesco plays an average of 200 nights a year on the road with various musicians. His core bands include Byron Landham (drums), Paul Bollenback (guitar) or Pat Bianchi (keyboards). When not on the road, he resides in Arizona with his mother, father and daughter Ashley Blue Defrancesco.
Elvin Ray Jones (September 9, 1927 -- May 18, 2004) was a jazz drummer of the post-bop era.He showed interest in drums at a young age, watching the circus bands march by his family's home in Pontiac, Michigan.From 1960 to 1966 he was a member of the John Coltrane quartet (along with Jimmy Garrison on bass and McCoy Tyner on Piano), a celebrated recording phase, appearing on such albums as A Love Supreme. Following his work with John Coltrane, Jones led several small groups, some under the name The Elvin Jones Jazz Machine. He recorded with both of his brothers during his career, jazz musicians Hank Jones and Thad Jones.

[@woodywazzo5868]

A drummer's drummer, an organist's organist, and a guitarist's guitarist...I'm guessing a lot of musicians are commenting here :-) Awesome stuff!!

[@claytonwalter8700]

AMEN

[@frank2778]

Mr. Wazzo, DeFrancesco's pure joy and enthusiasm lights up fellow musicians and the audience.

[@FenceThis]

-and any time soon expect a commenter's commenter's comment...

[@artgrusensky121]

beautifully stated...and all 3 loved

[@bittertwistedcynicsmckay2441]

@@FenceThis 😂

[@AndyPutt1]

And Elvin's playing like THAT at 70 years of age. Amazing.

[@burningrabbitacres8330]

already at 1.40 they sound so tight and in control...cool.

[@guitarttimman]

Come on man Elvin has always been awesome. I seen him a few times. I also seen John who is till untouchable to this day.

[@Necros_poselok]

I think, you will be amazed if you check up a Roy Haynes. He is 95 now.

[@bedlam6666]

No one had control of his sound like Elvin. The stuff he did with the hat, in and out of the cymbal pattern, was like none other. He perfected that style and it was always brilliant. His cymbals were to die for, in all of his recordings. And his accents always exploded. Others of his era had better technique, but was a true artist. He is sentimental choice for Best Drummer Ever.

[@lorendorky]

You hit the nail on the head.

[@larryharrison775]

What Doth Life no the drum ha ha haaaaa

[@lvbbbasdsjcjm]

bedlam6666 my FAV Coltrane drummer.

[@WilliamSlaght]

Check out Brian Blade, he's the new guy on the block and he has not only the chops, but everything else, more than incredible!

[@drumjunk1]

I could not have said this better myself. He's my all-time favourite.

[@Saxman1219]

No question; Elvin is the glue that holds this trio together. When Gerry Mulligan debuted his "piano-less" combo, he forced the drummer to play less for himself and more for the ensemble. Elvin does this to perfection! He listens so well and instantly responds to what the other two do; keeping the trio grounded. All-time great!

[@DAGDRUM53]

Saxman1219 I agree, Saxman, but let me spin your insightful observations of Elvin's superb drumming a couple degrees to the left. Elvin had played My Favorite Things far more than John or Joey. It even looks like Jones was leading here and they were following.

[@generatrix999]

DAGDRUM53 I see it somewhat like that. Jones played that song million times, here he's actually trying 'not' to play it, like "Hey kids, I know this song so well, played it with so many greats, I don't even have to play it and it will still sound like the song." Jones could project it so strongly on a psychic level it didn't matter what he played technically, it was music in the purest sense. Where as JM is playing stuff he's practiced and trying to make it fit in (the song) musically, Jones is creating music on the spot by listening and 'being' the song, a lot of that coming from a confident place of already being there a million times.

[@burningrabbitacres8330]

John is the chase, sprinter, and the peloton as band leader. It;s so beautiful to see his team mates wanting to play well for him. He produces love and devotion. I've felt it for 45 years now, feel me?

[@andreasnendza9667]

Hi Weesel

[@mikehawk9461]

This performance is lacking though.

[@samforbes9055]

@@mikehawk9461 A bass player

[@oksam7667]

You said it perfectly 🙏 out of this world! Gone, gone beyond… and yet…

[@mikestevens5512]

Elvin is the leader of this group by a long measure.

[@cosmicjazzman4817]

Listen too how great these guys are together! All Jazz Legends. Deal with it! I love all kinds of jazz from swing,Bebop to Avant-garde and fusion. It's all relevant....Jazz has so many different styles weather it be the era or technique, and it will always grow as long as there's musicians willing to play and grow to be themselves. Long Live Jazz.

[@maomao665]

Elvin is the best drummer ever and to play with him it's a dream for every musicians,you can fly aniwhere you want and he follows you and supporting you including all your deepest expression. Anyone, even today,can approach his mastery.

[@rmoraespinto]

Indeed! Elvin is amazing! I used to think that Elvin was too intricated to play along... until the day that I got the courage to play along a recording of his. Man... it is exactly like you said... it's like walking on a royal tapestry! I understand that most people that commented on this video are John's fans (I'm not, though I can appreciate his playing at times) but surely the man to hear here is Ray-El Elvin Jones!

[@maomao665]

I am very happy to hear about your passion for music...

[@yohanessitanggang879]

uuu what about jack dejohnette?

[@rmoraespinto]

Yohanes Sitanggang JDj is a geat drummer.

[@darrenmillett8875]

Jealousy gets you nowhere! Sit with your instrument and a metronome and Practice, John inspires me to be a better musician and a more compassionate human being, he is without doubt the greatest guitarist but also empathetic to musicians who do try and make a living from their talents which in this day and age especially is not easy, its a struggle but love of music and art can overcome anything, for me its a labour of love!!!

[@davidnielsen4188]

It is so nice to hear Coltrane done by such great musicians who realize one of the most innovative jazz players ever..John, Joey and Elvin capture Coltranes spirit.

[@jeffreycabanellas8113]

What more can one say about this convocation of masters?I’ll say this ,it’s earlier in the morning ,I am in pain but when I listen to these masters ,poverty;pain and loneliness disappear in the sound waves of something eternal and angelic.That something is this sound made by a rare mix of musicians probably never to be repeated in this millennium.

[@jorgeterrazas1147]

The truth powerangers

[@Butch3727]

Elvin...you are missed...

[@davidstoltz1]

First of all......what a trio! I love Johnny Mac on a box even though it is very processed.I love to hear him play and he can do whatever he wants.He is class,a great world artist and is very passionate and expressive.

[@MarkJKLawrence]

I think McLaughlin is one of the greatest musicians alive today. The band are on fire here! McLaughlin is particularly animated and seems greatly inspired. Still, for anyone who doesn't dig this gig, you couldn't deny the great passion he has for music, his integrity, his unique tone and the heavy contribution he's made to jazz. If you didn't know already, the use of ring modulator was his attempt at emulating a saxophonist's change in embouchure to create a more harmonically rich overblown sound.

[@Gregorypeckory]

His contributions are huge, and it is good to see him getting the respect he has earned.

[@BernieHollandMusic]

@David LoPan Nor do the majority of those who post comments - it would be better if 'comments' were turned off

[@rikkoshop2516]

What I love about hearing this, is it brings back for me the 1960's when the hammond B3 was still king and I had the privilege of standing behind cats like John Lightfoot, just a local Mail man, but could play his ass off when it came to the B3 and hearing the light touches of Chico on drums or hanging out at the Blue Note on one side and the Gate on the other, just a shot and go bars in Newark that had Hammond's in the center of each bar with alternating sets so you hear Charles Earland, Airto on one side Jimmy Smith and Lee Morgan (with his snake skin boats) on the other and how they would swing.

[@mtaur4113]

It's incredible how much organic texture Elvin Jones brought to everything. Any time he plays, it's hard to imagine him not being there. Without him, you just have some good line work.

[@jamestaylor6493]

This is real music ! So called artists of today could learn much from this artistry.

[@pmgnut4751]

Killer trio, it doesn't get much better than this

[@mistrynp]

guitar has an amazing tone, just wonderful

[@KB-mk9lv]

I am so moved by all of these exquisite musicians. Elvin, your smile...is forever! Thank you for gracing our world with it.

[@glennthompson4725]

There simply are no words. Insane!!!!

[@dylangatenby9928]

This is an outstanding concert from the minds of three genius musicians who enjoy playing the finest music you can provide available

[@familytreemusic]

elvin! saw you perform live 6 times over the years, and i miss you so much, i am trying to see every video of you i can find, beside having some 100 albums you played on... needles to say you're my biggest inspiration to play drums. thank you forever!

[@gordonwellard1415]

its when you hear john playing this more conventional jazz that it becomes obvious what an amazing musician he is ,was and will continue to be..his goal was truly BEYOND...

[@AW-kr9fl]

Three of the greatest jazz musicians ever. As a guitarist myself, John is just phenomenal. Masterful improvisation. RIP Elvin and now sadly Joey

[@seansmith1685]

Mortals are not capable of fully appreciating his playing

[@shavshav123]

Great Stuff. Thank you John, Elvin and Joey.

[@JoeyvanLeeuwen]

John McLaughlin a beautiful sound that like Trane was expansive and maximal. His style reminds me how much of a miracle even the simple act of living is. It makes me think of how on the subatomic level each photon is on a violent and chaotic journey to an unknown destination at the fastest speed possible, before they reach your eyes and you realize you're looking at a beautiful flower. So much to unpack here. P.S. The 4th piece is not Naima, it's After The Rain.

[@bluevincent1281]

Great John Mclaughlin, beautiful band.

[@yfalls]

Best performance on KZbin! I'm grateful that Elvin did not play everything straight throughout his amazing career. He became a favorite and I never grow tired of listening to him everyday. Gosh these guys are perfect! If John and Joey aren't wild enough, you have the drummer who created and was there when it originally happened! I cannot imagine how I would feel.

[@robd2650]

Wow!!, it's kind of like taking a drum bath during the solo. Also it's hard to put into words how hard Elvin is swinging; I especially like the last tune. I think Elvin's greatest contribution was always soul & feeling & in his very own way.

[@flamhit]

Love you Elvin where ever you are, what an inspirational performer

[@Piero2374]

Amo il jazz ma non capisco niente di musica. Però, da buon profano, noto come il modo di suonare di Elvin sia "irregolare". Non scandisce semplicemente il tempo, tesse qualcosa di straordinariamente complesso ed efficace! Quando lo ascolti senti sempre un "suono costante" in sottofondo, Pur amando tantissimo il jazz e adorando Elvin, ritengo che non sono all'altezza di espimere un commento su questo suo particolare approccio strumentale.Elvin, sei ENORME come musicista, questo lo avverto!!!

[@TheEleatic]

Joey D is a marvel. This combo is perfect.

[@rhythmfield]

RIP Big, Bad Joey DeFrancesco, age 51 - I’m sitting here crying - I can’t believe he left the jazz club SO early. Thank you and blessings to your family JOEY D.

[@koyaanisqatsi78]

Yeah, I thought him getting slimmer was actually a health effort in order to play that organ a couple of decades longer.. sad, but he burned bright and frankly by the time he was in his 30's he pretty much finished the game already as he caught the last height of the Jazz era when all those recording artists played stadia not some club somewhere in the back.. and he played with all the greats. I was also looking forward to lots of Joey on the new Viscount organ..alas.

[@wasteyelo1]

FFS, this is absolutely brilliant. Three masters. I've seen Joey DeFrancesco play with Pat Martino alot, great player. I'll listen to anything Elvin Jones on it and where do I start with Mr Mclaughlin? Divine stuff to take me away from the biblical storm that is raging outside my window. Danke.

[@kitano0]

I just love JM's tone...wish he had been playing that guitar since 96...

[@jean-lucbersou758]

Trois merveilleux MUSICIENS !!!!! au sommet de leur art !

[@rastagrammarian]

John McLaughlin & Elvin Jones. "My Favorite Things." Un-freakin'-believable.

[@Tipoconsuguitarra]

Man, they should really release this as an album! viva Elvin Jones! and long live Jong Mclaughlin!!!!

[@arthurfranca5516]

They did! After the rain

[@angeluccijewelry]

Buon anima Elvin & Joey. Got a chance to see all 3 of these masters. John. Keep doing what you're doing my man! incredible rendition of My Favorite Things...just wow

[@dasglasperlenspiel10]

I do enjoy many parts of this. such wonderful players, in many, many ways. But when the only player who on stage who is interested in real lyricism is the drummer, I think there is something wanting. Elvin was just so, so, so great!!!

[@Gregorypeckory]

The something wanting is your appreciation of the depth and symbiosis of the harmonic and melodic conversation going on.

[@jonescrusher1]

dasglasperlenspiel10 It can't be too surprising that the standout artist would be Elvin, arguably one of the all time great jazz musicians.

[@shavshav123]

This was recorded 8 years before Elvin died and he is in top form. But so is John and Joey.

[@edwardhoffmaniii3190]

I remember when I bought this. A winter day ,2 fingers of Jack. After the rain. One of johns best paying homage. And for those who complain about his sound. Pity you trolls.jimmy Smith with Busby and midi.jmcl reverential genius

[@Navroze]

two million stars is not enough for such a performance

[@Navroze]

I am watching for the umpteenth time... 101 stars and more

[@borgullet3376]

KING ELVIN the Terminator...The Jazz Machine !!

[@wunoteu]

They swing for REAL!!!

[@NeilRaouf]

elvin! so smooth...so...whatever! love it!

[@dandannyt4432]

Joey is opening uo.. Past blues and bebop... Good to see and hear Guy from Philly.. Oh man the drums Grear guitar

[@guitarttimman]

John is so amazing with that guitar. As far as I'm concerned, no one has ever even matched has skill.

[@qwfwq2]

Everyone is on the top here! btw.. Elvind does not sweat anymore? once he was sweating like a fountain even just playing brushes :-)

[@trobson9952]

Elvin all the way! Fantastic

[@scottmoyer1357]

You gotta love Elvin's sound and whole unique approach to the drums and his acute knowledge of the playing of the song forms. These guys are all creative musical and rhythmic monsters. Together, they make beautiful improvisational music fusing their diverse styles and creating extraordinary musical magnificence.

[@untipcubreton]

John McLaughlin was on fire that night

[@khandrum]

RIP JDF but my hero here is Elvin Jones smooth as silk on those cymbals crispy on the snare and cooking on his hi-hats and smiling throughout as if just taking a stroll

[@valeriatakita2742]

Correção; Jazz faz bem para a alma. Adoro!!

[@morganneher8643]

We will ALWAYS miss you Joey D!!!!!!

[@BenFairbank]

I loved this lineup. It proved Jaco was wrong when he said John can’t swing

[@guitarmachine13]

I rather think it might prove him right...

[@dinsmoor366]

His phrases are too short and fast. That's not swing. My Fav things was gross. If you can't swing with these two cats, it ain't happening.

[@FenceThis]

I believe he's intentionally emulating Coltrane here and there, seems a core source of inspiration. Particularly recognizable in a standard like My Favourite Things.

[@frank2778]

Swing in your own way.

[@jaewookjeong164]

Frank exactly

[@tizianotimillero]

Elvin Jones my Drummer IDOL!!!

[@dagostinoification]

Magnifical ! I love it !

[@unitedwallsystem2941]

JMac is the ultimate jazz & jazz fusion guitarist & his phrasing is "out of this world ", Nanotech Coltrane, on guitar.- Awesome!

[@marcomal91]

what kind of effect Mr. Mc Laughlin use here ? incredible musicians great concert. Thanks man

[@1960126able]

me encanta este trio con con organo hamond B6 que hace el bajo, y mclaughlin dand el toque de virtuosismo a un tema tan tradicional

[@martinjoseph5188]

The fact that he can play indian music(with Shakti so beautifully) makes him extremely advanced musically, and there is nothing to compare ! really , he never recovered from that 70's thing of see how fast and how many notes I can jam into one bar, But Hey ! thats just his signature and take on the music, as we say in the UK its like Marmite (vegimite) You either love it or hate it. As for Pat Metheny his whole melodic approach to the guitar is more like a keyboard/synth technique 2nd to none

[@jorgeluismejianarvaez6416]

The Great Elvin.

[@ganazby]

The best of the best.

[@ColeHolland]

Saying a jazz musician plays too many wrong notes or too many notes in general is completely ridiculous. I guess Parker, Coltrane all played too many notes too? Maybe someone can't appreciate the style in which McLaughlin implements all those notes and tone but get your ear accustomed to it, go listen to Miles in the early 70's or something

[@ThreeLeggedMongoose]

Yes, they're playing many notes in succession, but the notes are just one long chord leading phrase, but unfolded in a wonderful shimmering order... very beautiful stuff, and even more intellectually advanced.

[@GoodsMusicTube]

***** honestly, JML can play fast (sometimes) but thats about it. He ain't playin no changes, he can't even keep up with Elvin! JML can't play jazz. He should stop trying.

[@nuegai4642]

GoodsMusicTube Yes and kids on the short bus read books on physics. Enlighten us some more, master.

[@ThreeLeggedMongoose]

GoodsMusicTube Half the time John's just playing over pre-programmed MIDI solos and just acting like he's playing.The other half of the time is someone else poorly playing guitar backstage and him prancing around acting like he know's what he's doing. Man is a fraud.

[@lonhillyer]

I'm going to agree and disagree with you. First, the Charlie Parker / early John Coltrane and John McLaughlin analogy completely way off and for obvious reasons, so, I'm not going even expand on that. At the same time, ThreeLeggedMongoose calling John McLaughlin a fraud is just pure ignorance at best, and if he did listen to McLaughlin throughout his different incarnations from his Mahavishnu Orchestra to his "Electric Guitarist" album to his "Shakti" C, he would have a more intelligent comment to post. A fraud? Really? Hilarious.

[@nliebert41]

I cant wait to be able to understand more of what there doing

[@jeetkunesoundchannel7189]

I´ll teach you...for 400 bucks a month

[@nliebert41]

JEET KUNE SOUND CHANNEL no need thanks tho

[@jeetkunesoundchannel7189]

+nate liebert you need it because you said that you dont understand completely... My fee just raised,now Ill charge you 500 dollars per month

[@nliebert41]

+JEET KUNE SOUND CHANNEL lol I have a teacher who charges less than 300 a month

[@nliebert41]

+JEET KUNE SOUND CHANNEL this isn't a very honorable way of obtaining students I might add.

[@skycircle9893]

Let yourself go, and McLaughlin can take you to some blissfull states of being.

[@skycircle9893]

It hardly ever sounds conventional! Espeacially the drummer he's so out he's in, a kind of universality , all encompassing. And swingin'

[@valeriatakita2742]

Jazz faz bem para a ama. Adoro!!

[@trucklou]

Maestros !!! Economía instrumental...

[@Huntington2012ify]

You're absolutely correct, the tune is Coltrane's After the Rain. One of the classics of his in the spiritual ring of Psalm, Alabama, The Wise One, Spiritual and Lonnie's Lament.

[@raymondmaynard2438]

What can you say just enjoy 🎉

[@daviddoyle4516]

Bad Ass Futha Muckers,, Dat grease is hot man,,,!!!

[@bateriayguitarra5032]

Elvis Jones Machine

[@DonaldSturgeAnthonyMcKenzieII]

ELVIN SOUNDS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

[@Manolian]

Epic trio.

[@FacetonoFace]

Wow !!!!

[@everettbutler4300]

great band

[@toddvandell85]

Now that's how you play a B-3. Seriously. Joey be killing it. Elvin and John definitely not slacking off either. ("Bass? We don't need no steenking bass." Jk.)

[@bmuhamad]

Elvin Jones played his drums with great power & passion. Sounds like the audio engineer didn't think so. Elvin's drums are not as loud as on par with organ and guitar. Not until the last 20 minutes of the concert. Give my money back...

[@bmuhamad]

Still a great concert.

[@BenjaminKersting]

Great!

[@fess04]

Elvin is amazing here!!!!

[@barrygrimes-hardie7288]

Coltrane opened the door to this concept of My Favorite Things.

[@jasonstripinis8834]

The greatest electric guitarist ever

[@terrymarshall5480]

Yes he is. .. this song sucks for a billion years

[@tomyaremko]

Johnny MaC channels Coltrane!

[@Navroze]

100,000 stars

[@abluerambler]

Thank you !!!! :D

[@thanasisKrispis]

❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍

[@royjones3099]

Found Coltrane at the closing remarks of my favorite things

[@Dwoed]

Guess Joey was 29 or so, Amazing! What a band

[@marcgambell2767]

Come on the man played with Miles!

[@Jorisvanderkamp]

Frank Campbell all three did

[@clarkewi]

And Tony Williams for years.

[@ishta]

That is not Naima on the 4th track but After the Rain

[@TheBall56esk]

Right On! Dave Bartholome, Enough said!!!

[@hawkrider88]

Thanks for posting...but ugh, what a terrible place to fade out.

[@railcar123]

Seemed like Joey always brought the best out in John.

[@olubibabalola]

Great set, but never thought I would see a lineup where John McLaughlin, awesome as he is, feels like the weakest link.

[@MrViglioni]

PRIMEIRA LINHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[@apouw]

Haven't been here for a while but there has come some dumb comments in here. If you don't like it, go somewhere else instead of making yourself ridicules here.

[@drummaman1]

Where's the rest of it?? At least another 5-7 minutes, by my recollection... Great concert!

[@TTMUDX]

For some reason I don't think this band clicks as well as the Free Spirits where Dennis Chambers is drumming instead of Elvin Jones. The video I watched is titled The Free Spirits Mattinale. Three great musicians on both though.