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I really like this SCO recording from mid December of 1981 . In addition to John Scofield (guitar) and Mr. Nussbaum (drums) , you've got the ALWAYS remarkable Steve Swallow on (electric bass) . I wish it had a couple more songs , but i'll manage . John and friends go blues/rock on the last song . Good for me , as i haven't tried to hear much rock for decades now . Great LIVE session recorded in Munich , Germany , is a MUST for fans of any or all involved . Love cookin' trios . Here's one .

This is a nice and breezy set from what is officially the John Scofield Trio, recorded live in Munich, Germany in 1981. The vibe is very similar to that I enjoy on another John Scofield Trio live album, 2004's brilliant EnRoute. If you like that, then you definitely need this (and vice versa), though I should mention that Adam Nussbaum plays the drums on this set (while Bill Stewart is the drummer on the other). Bassist Steve Swallow plays on both.Personally, I can never get enough of Scofield's guitar and if ever I picture myself chilling with a cold drink on a nice sunny day (or a warm summer night), with a gentle breeze blowing the curtains, this is the kind of music that I'll have playing in the background. It's truly beautiful.The only slight jolt is the title track, which I found quite bumpy in more ways than one. It's completely out of character with the rest of the album in my opinion, and I will always wonder why the band decided to put it in. Mercifully, it's only 2mins 30secs long.