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GREGG ALLMAN ~ ONE NIGHT IN DC, MAY 15 1984 SAWRITE 0002 (Barcode: 860012170128) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1984 Released: 2025 This is an archival live album by American keyboardist / vocalist / songwriter Gregg AllmanFind albums by this artist, recorded on May 15, 1984. It features the septet version of the Gregg Allman BandFind albums by this artist, which included also the Toler brothers: Dan TolerFind albums by this artist on lead guitar and Frankie TolerFind albums by this artist on drums, Greg VoorhessFind albums by this artist on bass, Bruce WaibelFind albums by this artist on guitar, Chaz TrippyFind albums by this artist on percussion and second keyboardist Tim HedingFind albums by this artist – a formidable ensemble by all counts. The album presents thirteen tracks, five of which are written or co-written by Gregg Allman and rest are Blues standards or spoken word. Despite the fact that this recording was never intended for a formal release, the sound quality is very good. There is some confusion, as the album’s liner notes say the date was 1985, but it is a mistake. The material is a collection of songs from Gregg Allman’s first two solo albums and classic material from the Allman Brothers Band repertoire. Allman plays some superb organ parts and sings brilliantly, and Toler plays many excellent guitar soli, which means that the result is as good as one might expect from anything Allman and his band were able to offer over the years, which is better that most other American bands. Overall, this is a great trip down the memory lane, when Rock still was meaningful and some of its greatest heroes were still around and kicking. Although this album adds nothing new to the extensive Allman’s recorded legacy, every new addition to that huge volume of heartfelt music is always welcome as far as I am concerned. Gregg’s voice always melts my heart, especially in difficult moments, like now.

Updated: 31/12/2025Posted: 31/12/2025

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GREGG ALLMAN ~ UNCLE SAM`S SAWRITE 0001 (Barcode: 860012170104) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1983 Released: 2024 This is an archival live album by American keyboardist / vocalist / songwriter Gregg AllmanFind albums by this artist, recorded on July 1, 1983. It features the octet version of the Gregg Allman BandFind albums by this artist, which included also the Toler brothers: Dan TolerFind albums by this artist on lead guitar and Frankie TolerFind albums by this artist on drums, Greg VoorhessFind albums by this artist on bass, Bruce WaibelFind albums by this artist on guitar, Chaz TrippyFind albums by this artist on percussion and the Finney brothers brass section: Donn FinneyFind albums by this artist on saxophone and flute and Larry FinneyFind albums by this artist on trumpet – a formidable ensemble by all counts. The album presents nine tracks, six of which are written or co-written by Gregg Allman and three are Blues standards. Despite the fact that this recording was never intended for a formal release, the sound quality is very good. The material is a collection of songs from Gregg Allman’s first two solo albums and classic material from the Allman Brothers BandFind albums by this artist repertoire. Allman plays some superb organ parts and sings brilliantly, and Toler plays many excellent guitar soli, which means that the result is as good as one might expect from anything Allman and his band were able to offer over the years, which is better that most other American bands. Overall, this is a great trip down the memory lane, when Rock still was meaningful and some of its greatest heroes were still around and kicking. Although this album adds nothing new to the extensive Allman’s recorded legacy, every new addition to that huge volume of heartfelt music is always welcome as far as I am concerned. Gregg’s voice always melts my heart, especially in difficult moments, like now.

Updated: 20/06/2025Posted: 20/06/2025

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