John McLaughlin and Christian Escoude
Acoustic Guitar Duo
With special Guest
Opening Act SHANKAR

The Roxy Theater
West Hollywood, Calif USA
May 26th 1980
early show

Mic: Superscope condenser EC-3
Deck: Sony TCM-100 Mono Cassette
Source: Master mono cassettes (TDK AD-90)

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Opening Act: [At end of McLaughlin set for SugarMegs stream]
SHANKAR

L. Shankar - 10 string double violin
Zakir Hussain - tabla
?? ("caraskri") - tamboura


[41:30]

1. Darlene - Extended Version [16:31]

2. Raga Naga - Violin improv/Raga Natra - Raga in 8 beats [25:04]

Shankar's 1st album "Touch Me There" was produced by Frank Zappa
A 2:56 electric version of "Darlene" is on the album.
I have seen him many times with Peter Gabriel but
it is possible that this is his first solo appearance in Los Angeles.
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John McLaughlin & Christian Escoude:
Acoustic Guitar Duo

[85:00]

01. Tres Hermanos [ 7:26]
02. Manha de Carnival [ 8:05]
03. Frevo [13:32]
04. Felonious Thelonious [ 5:49]
05. Lotus Feet [ 6:01]
06. Waltz for J.J. [ 6:53]
07. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat [ 7:32]
08. Meeting of the Spirits [20:02]
09. Encore [ 2:02]
10. Guardian angel [ 7:27]

Apparently there are few recordings circulating of this short acoustic guitar duo tour.
There may be some analog copies of this recording around, but none have circulated.
This is ripped from the master cassettes, artwork and research by me. Please let me know of any mistakes.


Also the historic 1st Berkeley Jazz Festival 1980-05-25

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