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Friday, January 13, 2023

R.I.P. Jeff Beck (1944 to 2023) Extraordinary guitar musician

My 1969 purchase of the Jeff Beck Group's "Truth" album led me to discover Beck's guitar talent and Rod Stewart's singing talent. It is still one of the best recordings I own, out of 2,000 compact discs.

Beck's best guitar jazz:

Goodbye Pork Pie Hat - YouTube

Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart -- best song from "Truth":

I Ain't Superstitious (Remastered) - YouTube

Beck's instrumental cover version of The Beatle's "Day in the Life" with a full orchestra.  I didn't miss the vocals.  For the live versions, where there is no orchestra on stage, Beck tries to sound like an orchestra with his guitar, but it doesn't work.

  Jeff Beck - A Day In The Life - YouTube

A most unusual singer from the UK, Imogen Heap, is on the video below, backed by Jeff Beck, live at Ronnie Scott's jazz club. No one I've ever heard sings in a similar style, and I've been an audiophile since 1965.  I listened to other Heap videos, but did not like any except this one. Note how she towers over Beck's bass musician,  a girl who looks like she is 18 years old, yet was chosen by well known perfectionist Jeff Beck to accompany him:

Jeff Beck featuring Imogen Heap - Blanket - HD 1080p - YouTube