Wayne Krantz - GREAT 55 Bar set with Keith Carlock and Tim Lefebvre 08/25/05 (set 1)

[@davidweintraub7470]

True story, I was once sitting in the third seat from the door, at the bar, to my left, closer to the door, was John Mclaughlin. It was like 2002/3. After one of the tunes, probably shirts off, or something, he looks at me and say, "Holy shit." And I said, "Right?"

[@Joshualbm]

That's a great story and totally unsurprising. Anyone who knows their stuff would have the same reaction. Wayne's an original.

[@joeystratman]

Wayne Krantz' music and playing is my antidote to standard pop and popular styles of guitar playing/shredding. Juggles my guitar brain. So fresh and free sounding rhythms, what a trip!

[@davidweintraub7470]

We can all share records. I've got about 7-8 from the pre 2002 era. I'm glad I had the chance to see about 100 of these shows, maybe more.

[@terminatoreggs]

Love the recurring Bond Theme in there.

[@joe1hundred]

i would put this exact trio up with the best of all time, like the Coltrane Quartet and Brad Mehldau trio with Jorge Rossy. not a direct comparison of music style but in the tightness and unreal musicianship on display as they support each other and basically crush it together

[@Fishies125]

joe hundertmark Right?? Their absolute unity here - keeping in mind it’s COMPLETELY improvised other than the heads - is mind-blowing. Sounds like they composed it all beforehand. I would say this is one of Krantz’s most powerful nights ever. Shame he didn’t include much of it on Your Basic Live '06.

[@joe1hundred]

Jon Russell Guitar free improv is the future! they are so excellent at it. it’s about listening really closely to your band mates, more than you listen to yourself, in the moment

[@Fishies125]

joe hundertmark Absolutely!

[@claudionovaes9129]

My dear friend...One more time...Thank you so very much...I love WAYNE KRANTZ...God bless you.......I`M from BRAZIL....

[@Fishies125]

Enjoy =)

[@adamwasserman1014]

Have heard 10 sets live. This is the best

[@Trendall]

Tim Lefebvre is on fire in this with his crazy atmospheric effects.

[@Fishies125]

Ya he is lol. It certainly made this night interesting. I love how quickly he can go into a solid groove though, like at 21:03. He's a groove master when he wants to be.

[@Trendall]

Haha, that's right. I love the way Wayne starts off that section, I remember it from the Krantz Moments video.

[@Fishies125]

Ya. Such a great moment.

[@rodgermelwani5357]

This is the most impressive live music I’ve ever heard

[@Fishies125]

Rodger Melwani Right?? Especially for being improvised!

[@rodgermelwani5357]

Jonruss, no it’s just a made up name. Yes, impressive - I’ve had many re-listens. Great quality of sound recording too

[@luwer8880]

I come back to your Krantz uploads every so often, because these are the best of Krantz on the Internet. cheers!

[@Fishies125]

Good to hear! I have to agree. He was really single-minded here, not as scattered as he sometimes is. These improvisations are more like compositions.

[@luwer8880]

after a repeated listening I have to say, this is one of the most impressive live shows of Krantz I've heard so far!

[@Fishies125]

I agree 100%. He seriously had some Greenwich Mean fire in him that night.

[@luwer8880]

Yeah I think so as well. His phrasing is fast, focused, inspired, rhytmically magnificent and carlock-lefebvre coordination and interplay amazes me. Brilliant upload!

[@Fishies125]

My thoughts exactly. I've been listening to this set for years with that same reaction. Really special night. It's great to finally share it with other fans.

[@fearthechin]

9/26/06 with Carlock and Jackson is equally impressive. Been on my rotation the last few days.

[@uubuuh]

@fearthechin I think the date was 9/21/06, a Thursday night at the 55. Oddly, the date given on YBL '06 is 9/22/06 (at least seen on discogs - I don't have the liner in front of me), but that should have been 9/22/05 to match Jackson/Almond. 9/21/06 was Jackson/Carlock as you say.

[@markhammer643]

Not many players who can integrate a ring modulator into their soloing and make it seem natural. A big big tip o' the hat.

[@joe1hundred]

UNREAL SET

[@Fishies125]

Seriously. It’s a gem.

[@JustinBirge]

Thank you so much for uploading this - hard to find the older K3 recordings after Wayne took them down from his site years back. Needing some kind of archiving project to share all those amazing gigs. Regardless, thanks to OP & K3!

[@harchitb]

12:35 love that phone ring groove

[@twelge15]

Having watched these guys in the 55 Bar since 1997, Tune 4? Keith playing, and turning over groves that fast. While changing up HH chicks at the same time... is why, as a drummer you had to be there. I love when they play fast.

[@Fishies125]

twelge15 I’m sure! Always wanted to see them live, but I never got the chance.

[@BrothaManFromDa5thFl]

I love Wayne Krantz...thanks for the post!!

[@damovanb]

Wayne is amazing. had the same reaction to Mike Miller first time I saw him at the Baked Potato mid-seventies. other worldly sounds and playing....

[@DroneGirl1]

Very good! Like it! Happy New Year from Dublin (Ireland)! :)

[@paultrapanese1721]

Amazing set! Thanks so much!

[@Tristanrgreene11]

55 bar 5-25-05 and 9-29-00 best 55s from that time dig em out!

[@Fishies125]

Tristan Greene I need to check those out!

[@uubuuh]

20050526 Lefebvre, Carlock set1 00:30 why 18:45 one 40:53 twelve 52:30 (segue) seven set2 (was maybe not posted??)

[@uncasist]

This Trio!

[@voodoochili12]

This is good as hell

[@Fishies125]

Right??

[@luwer8880]

Fabulous! thanks so much!

[@daumoro]

He is really unusual guitarist

[@Jedizen07]

Magic.

[@scharrah757]

3:30 THE LICC

[@grahamdavis4904]

Are these sets still up for sale anywhere? Would love to get a download!

[@uubuuh]

Set list. Note that 3. ballad is the version which appears on Your Basic Live '06 www.abstractlogix.com/xcart/product.php?productid=24675 1. rock 2. jazz 3. ballad 4. Twelve 5. why

[@Fishies125]

Thanks! I remember when that album came out. I freaked out a little when I heard this version of "ballad" on there, though I was hoping he'd put a couple more on from this amazing set =/

[@ДмитрийСолдатов-т4ц]

Bro, have you second set of this show? Or another K3 records? Thank you!

[@Fishies125]

Дмитрий Солдатов I do!

[@Diegencinamusic]

3:30 The damned lick again

[@Fishies125]

Haha! So it is. Well, it’s certainly a versatile lick!

[@mdkguitar]

holy SHIT, dude

[@uubuuh]

copying Jon's track timings, but adding what I believe to be the song titles 0:00 rock 15:02 jazz 24:16 ballad 31:18 twelve 41:54 why

[@Fishies125]

Thanks!

[@Avatar7x7]

Wayne and this whole unit is fantastic but every now and then it would be nice to hear live versions of "Whippersnapper" , "Dove Gloria", "Dream Called Love" and "Specific People,places or ideas" etc... to always be in spontaneous jam improv mode is hit or miss even for great musicians like these guys...Jamming is usually when musicians get a chance to stretch, experiment and try new things to increase their musical vocabulary...Wayne's obviously not interested in broadening his audience in favor of following his improvisational muse, but the man has an awesome body of work that he refuses to tap into, - as a fan It would be hard for me to go see Wayne more than once or twice(pay$) because some jams can be tedious when listening for multiple hours and never having a clue to what you're listening to! I understand where he's coming from but sometimes all improv can be self centered and out of balance... an occasional visit inside wouldn't hurt anything!

[@uubuuh]

As you know, because I've seen you commenting about it recently, some of this classic material is getting an airing on the latest tour, which is heavily documented on YT. See, e.g., urbster1

[@Avatar7x7]

@@uubuuh Yeah I've been checking it out ! Love Wayne and hope he comes to my area ! I recognize that he's one of the best guitarist on the planet bar none... He's on another level like Holdsworth etc.. so I got major respect.. all I was saying is that he can get Waaaay over our heads at times and I get it but it's nothing wrong with communicating with your audience and kinda meeting us half way ! Not saying he should be confined to his previous material but after all, the songs I listed in the initial post is the reason why I love the guy's work !

[@harchitb]

27:15 22:00

[@kennethgarcia25]

It is interesting that Krantz covers up the James Tyler logo on the guitar. Was it that Krantz would not be endorsed by Tyler?

[@nickkellie]

He just hates the design of the repeated lettering

[@kennethgarcia25]

@@nickkellie And, what, loves the big black tape over the design?!!! Apparently, he does not appear to have a more aesthetically appealing response. Perhaps if it said Wayne Krantz in big letters that would be better than James Tyler, but either is certainly more attractive than an ill fitting, unmatched wad of off-black tape at only one corner.

[@UUBrahman]

@@kennethgarcia25 In an interview he said he didn't like the "reflection" which I took to mean it shines in his eyes, which is weird, but I take him at his word.

[@kennethgarcia25]

absolutely!

[@gadflyUSA]

If this music was a Chinese dish, it would be Fried Noodle with Clams.

[@Fishies125]

I can see that.

[@paul-singhgurth1599]

Electric eel unagi! Lol

[@Fedbo]

When was this recorded/played? thanks for the upload, I'm a big fan as well;)

[@Fishies125]

No problem! 08/25/05.

[@Fedbo]

nice, so right before they released the album kcl.

[@Fishies125]

3 or 4 years, I think.

[@Fishies125]

Gotcha. Happy listening!

[@harchitb]

49:45 too nasty