This is a fabulous performance of the Mahavishnu Orchestra’s ‘Trilogy’, three months ago in Italy. Stick around till 9:45 in. I hope Gary can see the funny side of it now 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB-wuhGlXz4&fbclid=IwAR3KbbPe8ECtikzxSB1-17JBhggiAnw68CXwwKJtgKjQs49E8FtxukNEpKE
And the irony of that Spinal Tap-ish moment is that they’re playing an excerpt from Jazz Odyssey!
I love freeform jazz explorations…..
Any idea why the bassist wears gloves to play? Very unusual!
No idea, Iain.
Found an interview wherein he mentions the gloves:-
I wear black silk gloves because they keep my strings bright, and I really like the bigger and smother sound they provide
Sweaty hands, then.