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On December 6, 1983, legendary blues guitarist Albert King joined his disciple Stevie Ray Vaughan on a Canadian sound stage for the live music television series In Session. Magic happened. The highly sought after video footage from that one-time renowned summit becomes available for the first time ever with the release of Stax Records' DVD In Session.
The DVD contains three classic performances unavailable on the previously issued audio disc: "Born Under a Bad Sign," the landmark title track from Albert King's biggest Stax release written by William Bell and Booker T. Jones; Stevie Ray's "Texas Flood," the Larry Davis-penned title track of Vaughan's immortal debut album; and "I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town," made famous by Louis Jordan and later, Ray Charles.
"It was evident from the first choruses," writes liner notes author/musicologist Samuel Charters, "that they were playing for each other. And that was the best audience either of them could ever have. The music never lost its intensity, its quality of something very important being handed back and forth and there was time for Stevie and Albert to see where their ideas took them."
Accolades have showered upon this momentous encounter. "As a document of what was probably one of the greatest nights in the musical life of SRV, this belongs in the collection of every true fan," said the Austin American-Statesman. Sonic Boomers added, "Both men are gone now, but rare recordings like In Session remind us of a time when blues giants still walked the earth side by side." Elmore magazine called it "an indispensible part of any blues fan's collection." And BluesWax noted, "thank goodness, this disc lives on and on."
Now this previously unavilable visual document featuring two giants of American blues can be enjoyed by audiences the world over. Sadly, King and Vaughan would not share a stage together ever again. Vaughan, 31 years King's junior, died in a helicopter crash in the fog on the way back from a concert in 1990. King outlived him by two years, dying of a heart attack in 1992. They didn't meet often, and their careers took different paths. But we can all be grateful for that one long day in a television studio when sparks flew and this timeless performance was forever captured.
01. Introduction
02. Texas Flood
03. Call It Stormy Monday
Act II
04. Matchbox Blues
05. Pep Talk
06. Don't Lie To Me
07. Who Is Stevie?
08. Pride and Joy
The Finale
09. I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts of Town
10. Outro
Albert King / Stevie Ray Vaughan: In Session Reviews
Albert King / Stevie Ray Vaughan: In Session Reviews
| 19 of 21 people found the following review helpful  "Teach Me How To Use A Pick", By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Albert King / Stevie Ray Vaughan: In Session (DVD) This long awaited and overdue gem is just fantastic. This set filmed in Ontario, Canada in 1983 has been a Holy Grail of King and SRV fans for years and years. It was filmed for a regional audience (like Austin City Limits) and we are so lucky to have it. I have had a Japanese version from the VHS tape for a long time and it is the show as taped off the air- but it does also have King at Montreux in 1973 which is also rare. The picture and sound are both ok.Well regarding the show and the controversial "set list", the first two songs are almost a half hour long, that should say everything. The band is Albert's San Francisco based Fantasy Records outfit which he used and toured with during this time, the Llorens' brothers and Gus Thornton. Albert also toured Europe about this time with Little Milton's dancing horn players and the great Johnnie Johnson on keyboards, and Gus Thornton was also with him too, that show is also great. The sound quality on this DVD is... Read more 14 of 16 people found the following review helpful A Great Close-Up, & Personal, Electric, Blues Guitar Session, including a Seclusive, Backing Band, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Albert King / Stevie Ray Vaughan: In Session (DVD) This was filmed in December, 1983 for an Ontario, Canada, TV station program. It's finally been released on DVD. The visual & sound quality is great. I'm not sure of the total running time, but it is a fairly, lengthly, session, concentrating on a young 29 year old Stevie Ray, with his Fender Stratocaster, Electric Guitar (Old #1 also called "Lenny") & a mature 60 year old, experienced, professional blues guitarist & singer, Albert King, with his Gibson "Flying V", electric guitar (named "Lucy"). Stevie Ray does switch guitars a couple of times during the session. Stevie had a reputation about being rough on his guitars, kinda like Jerry Lee Lewis was with pianos. Stevie Ray is a right handed guitarist, Albert is a left handed guitarist. This is a great close up, and personal jam session, with the backing band, barely in sight. The main focus is on Stevie Ray & Albert King. Stevie was a young Texas Blues guitarist & singer. Albert was an original, Mississippi Delta Blues guitarist &... Read more 18 of 22 people found the following review helpful It's about time, By This review is from: Albert King / Stevie Ray Vaughan: In Session (DVD) I've had this TV show on a grainy VHS tape for years and have always wondered why it was never released on DVD. Now the wait is over. This is a great show with Albert and Stevie. Stevie is all smiles as he listens to everything Albert has to say. The great vibe comes out in both Albert and Stevie's playing. A must have for any Albert or SRV fan. I can't wait! |
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