Apr 032008
I’ve been mixing a fantastic live set of Frankie Ford live at the Throckmorton Theater in Mill Valley. I say the set is great, partly due to the music and incredible musicianship, but also in large part, to it being a live performance.
There is as much between song commentary, comedy, antics and personality by Frankie during the set as there is music. Frankie puts on a true show in every sense of the word. Much more than a back-to-back performance of songs.
In listening back I’m reminded that in many cases there is much that the studio album recording format does not capture. This seems especially true in genres like jazz, blues, and gospel for me. I’m sure that can be said about many others too.
