John Mayall - Moving On 1973

Following the 1972 album "Jazz Blues Fusion", John Mayall decide to record a live concert featuring the same line-up of his precedent studio album but with an extended horn section. They took the stage of Whisky Agogo in Los Angeles and produce a great concert. Mayall is always at ease with great musicians he has some very sure taste and knows how to get the most out of everyone. Freddie Robinson, the guitar player is particularly hot on this record. As usual in a jazz band, he takes regularly a chorus and his playing is really inspired by the extended "Worried mind" tune and "Moving on". Among the gems of this recording "Moving on" is my favorite with Blue Mitchell chorus on trumpet and of course Freddie on guitar. Mayall is up to the talent of his musicians and sings with lots of feeling and swing.

"Worried mind" is also a great number extending up to 8mn45s with the chorus from John, Blue Mitchell, Charles Owens on the soprano, Victor on upright bass, Keef for a drums break, and finally Freddy. Overall the quality of the recording is excellent, warm, and with a nice response from the audience. AMG.

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