Tom Scott & L.A. Express ☆ Live [1999]
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- 01. Sherry Intro
02. Smokin' Section 0:43
03. Cruisin' Bayou 5:03
04. Lonely One 10:38
05. The Song Is You 15:30
06. A Short Visit 20:20
07. The Board Walk 28:54
08. Back Burner 34:18
09. If I Cloud Cry 39:55
10. Pick Up The Pieces 43:50
11. TCB in "E" 54:22
Tom Scott - Alto Sax, EWI
Tom McMorran - Keyboards
Paul Jackson Jr. - Guitar
Andre Berry - Bass
Johnny Friday - Drums
The band L.A. Express was one of the original supergroups of the jazz-rock fusion era in the mid-70s. Under the initial leadership of saxophonist Tom Scott, the first versions of the ensemble produced two albums for Lou Adler's Ode label. That band initially featured Scott, the veteran jazz bassist Max Bennett, who switched to electric bass guitar, legendary Los Angeles studio drummer John Guerin, keyboardist Joe Sample, and electric guitarist Larry Carlton. They collectively produced the LP Tom Scott & the L.A. Express, featuring the crossover hit "Sneakin' In The Back," as well as an interpretation of a John Coltrane composition, and some of the first contemporary jazz music to feature Middle Eastern rhythms and melodies. The second recording, Tom Cat, had Scott, Bennett, Guerin, guitarist Robben Ford, and keyboardists Larry Ford and Larry Marsh. But by 1976, Scott was pursuing a solo career, and the band retained the name and carried on without him, releasing two more LP's -- L.A. Express and Shadow Play -- for the Caribou subsidiary of the Epic/Columbia family of labels. David Luell took over Scott's chair as lead saxophonist while Bennett and Guerin ostensibly co-led the group, retaining Ford, replaced by Peter Maunu, recruited keyboardist Victor Feldman, and for the Shadow Play album, vocalist Paulette McWilliams. During this time, members of the L.A. Express performed with Joni Mitchell on her albums The Hissing of Summer Lawns and Miles of Aisles, and Mitchell returned the favor on Tom Cat. In 1999 Tom Scott revived the L.A. Express with none of the original members. Assembling a hodgepodge group of West Coast players, the CD Smokin' Section was produced. Some of the better known bandmates included Alex Acuña, Harvey Mason, Ralph MacDonald, Vinnie Colaiuta, Lenny Castro, George Bohannon, Pete Christlieb, Robbie Nevil, Melvin "Wah Wah" Watson, Patty Smyth, Paul Jackson, Jr., Chuck Berghofer, Mitchell Foreman, Phil Perry, and Lynne Scott. The Tom Scott & the L.A. Express LP was reissued on CD in 1996, and the L.A. Express album by Wounded Bird records in 2008. ~ Michael G. Nastos - Hudba
Tight band, great! Thanks Tom Scott and LA express
😊 Tom thanks for everything.
Tom Scott is one of the best American studio saxophonists ever. Period. End of story.
I'd go further--THE best.
Pretty good live by the looks of it too
Is he killing the lyricon at 50:00 or what? He has no peer when it comes to sax and lyricon. Check out his new podcast, started in April of ‘21, called “Tom Scott’s Podcast Express.” Awesome guests and interviews.
And flute, piccolo... you name it!
There’s no need for any qualifiers, just a damn good musician, writer and performer, back when jazz had a groove.
Love what he did for Donald Fagen and Steely Dan. Great arranger as well as musician.
He can play live like in studio… amazing Tom Scott. Been listening to him for more than 40 years…always a great pleasure. Thank you for the live video…and good to see Paul Jackson jr playing live
High level horn player with a rich musical history
This is just so good. Tom always from the beginning could slip into a groove like a pair of comfy pajamas.
Saw Tom Scott last week with the Brubeck Brothers. He seems to be one of the first really all around dude. I miss John Guerin. One of my favorites with that clean, innovative, and earthy concepts.
everybody is so locked in
edging streak
Paul Jackson Jr on guitar. He is amazing. So incredibly versatile.
Met him at the bluenote in NYC-lovely man and great musician
For drum fans, listen to John Guerin playing with Tom Scott and LA Express in the early '70's. Nothing else, no other things Guerin played on (which are epic and went on for years and are countless), just that. He is one of the greatest modern drummers ever if for just what he did with Tom Scott.
czcams.com/video/ftUyHqm2RJg/video.html awesome critique 👍🏻👍🏻stumbled across this interesting character who dissects and reacts to great 70,80’s music 😊he has an eclectic taste you might enjoy!!
Guerin on over 800 recordings incl joe cocker & Nelson Riddle with linda rhonstat. I asked howw he defined his style "Razz" jazz/rock. Fancy name became fusion
OneAndDone, Great comment. Agreed! Inventive beyond description..
@@keith9482 ewe
Guerin was such a monster! I saw him with LAE backing up dude called George Harrison. I was not close to the stage but could tell that dude was good. Later on record. Wow. I love his mid 70’s with Scott......He has a magic. And those cymbals.....you know it’s Guerin right away!
Wow, this is so so good!!! Love your music Mr. Scott. Great band!!! 🎷🔥🎸🔥👏👏👏
All time great saxophonist
Nice work Mr. Scott....I used to watch the original LA Express play Sunday afternoons at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach...They rocked..
Ron green, lucky you!
You lived a charmed life sir.
Great concert !!!
Beautiful !!!!
This is AWESOME! Thanks so much for posting this!
Paul Jackson is a bad dude allways loved his playing this is a nice cut thanks love the whole band
du tres bon FUNKY JAZZ a decouvrir au plus vite🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊
One of best!! Thanks 👍
Really i was in to Tom at first as i was reading all the person's he played with i was in to get information thanks utube makes my days go well as 2022 this year has been so crazy for us all this is a way to stay in injoy what i have peace of mind so much utube has oftered me for the last 9 years been good thanks
What a solid Band...
Thanks for sharing
I can whistle to all his toons. Tom Cat the best travelin' music in history. Shadow Play not withstanding. Outstanding. John Guerin, one of the best of all time and Joni Mitchell was right there in the middle of all of it. Never forget.
I saw Tom play last Sunday here in Reno. 8/20/23. He played " Shadow Play " on lyricon and said it was one of his most favorite tunes. Best was meeting him in person.
Dam good show the sound is very good as well
@20:20, Now, this is the Tom Scott I know and love...just before he started to get a bit too commercial for my taste. Never realized he sound so nice on alto. I don't recall him playing it much. Thanks so much for the post :)
Smokin Section is the right name for the first song!
Andre Berry leaning into it. Nice bass work bruh.
Great fusion adaptation of jazz standard.
The best! I used to listen to TS and the LA Express back in 75. 45 years ago. Is he still around?
Yes, I am attending his gig this friday in Ventura CA
I met him 2 days ago. August 20, 2023 here in Reno.
I was fortunate enough to have seen Tom and the LA Express back-up the late, GREAT George Harrison at Madison Square Garden in New York City. One of my favorite shows in the over 200 that I seen live as a teen. Going to concerts became my intense hobby. After the critics gave George low marks including Rolling Stone magazine. I CANCELED my subscription and discovered that these critics were either deaf, stupid, or both!
I LOVE TOM SCOTT....LISTEN TO CAROLE KINGS SONG "JAZZMAN"" HE IS A MASTERPIECE...
nice soprano playing
Paul Jackson is incredibly versitle....
Man I loved this band... thanks for the upload !
Do you have any video from the Victor Feldman / Robben Ford era ?
JOHNNY FRIDAY!!! PUTIN A "GRIN ON THE GROOVE!"(AND KEEPIN IT THERE!)
Noice!
this is nice but I prefer the band from the Tom Cat album, with John Guerin and Max Bennett
Paul's solo 29:00 31:25 46:38
That's my video. Where you get it from?
Great band. Who are the musicians?
He uses a kind of chorus time by time. But I see no footswitch or anything. Sounds cool. Like a Horn Section
with Grateful Dead, he used Lyricon on Estimated Prophet. 😎gets that double horn sound
Tom is playing to backing tracks of his sax harmonies.
@@Thorstevens1 Thanks. I almost thought they were lip syncing.
SPLOOOOSH
Wasn't that the original drummer John Guerin applauding at 34:15?
That's not John, he would've been 60 in 1999. Looks a little like him though. Surely Tom Scott would've introduced him if it was him.
Max Bennett & John Guerin founded L.A. Express. Somehow 30 years later Tommy wrangled the name away -- no doubt in their passing. Victor Feldman on keys was height of their breezy best. Try Transylvania Choo Choo... expresses that steam train
@@daverheuYou raise an interesting point that I have not heard before. Was there an "L.A. Express" comprising of John Guerin and Max Bennett (and no doubt others) before "Tom Scott and the L.A. Express"? I know that one existed after Tom Scott left to pursue a solo career (being replaced in the L.A. Express by David Luell on saxophone). Just asking out of curiosity.
I always thought he had the best sound on alto when he played the guardala mouthpiece.
What is that 2nd song? Sounds like it's from a film score.
Ok, Cruisin' Bayou.
What song is that at 44:20?
Pick Up The Pieces. Originally by the Average White Band.
You are aliens.. 🎶 🛸
Drums sound like a block of wood!!
Sound like Joel Rosenblatt on drum
Who is the drummer on this?
Looks like Steve Gadd with a perm.
@@catholicdad lmao
It's Johnny Friday on drums. Great player
@@tfr2602 yes, great player. Wondering why they covered the Yamaha logo on the kick head?
@@mikeemery7969 He probably isn't endorsed by Yamaha and didn't want to give them free publicity. Or this was a cartage drum set and he was endorsed by a different brand. My guesses anyway.
klaus doldinger/david sanborn smoothjazz wicki? jazz-rock/jazz-fank /the best of sanborn/grover`w. next exit
This sounds like he's miming? In the intro to the first verse there are overdub backing lines (three or more saxes). He's either playing along or the first tune is definitely a backing track. Ok so the next track is live. Maybe the first track was a new single and they wanted the performance to 'sound like the record'.
Sometimes I could use some more grit...like a Sanborn. Or maybe not so programmed..maybe let the drummer loose...enjoyable though
Great players, cheesy tune.
He's trying to sell albums man. Look at all the younger copycats he's got to compete against. I just saw him play with the local Reno Jazz Orchestra. Lame. Couldn't hardly hear Tom in the back. My point is he's got play any gig he can get within reason. He's 75 and can't stand up for very long. Plus he's overweight. Got to meet him, he's a great guy.
I enjoy Tom Scott's playing as a sideman for some people, but wouldn't pay to hear him play as a leader or buy one of his recordings.
Who would you pay to hear?