Vida Blue, Vida Blue - 44m 20s

Tracks & Durations

1. Most Events Aren't Planned	7:42
2. Where's Popeyes	4:35
3. Electra Glide	4:45
4. CJ3	12:13
5. Fresh Tube	4:48
6. Who's Laughing Now	6:24
7. Final Flight	3:47

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Review

To his credit, keyboardist Page McConnell's first solo venture sounds absolutely nothing like Phish. Certainly there's a certain amount of improvisation and jazzy soundscapes that mark many jam bands, but Vida Blue is much more than a mere jam band. Made up of McConnell, Allman Brothers bassmaster Oteil Burbridge, and the Funky Meters skinbeater Russell Batiste, the trio boldly ventures into uncharted territories, letting their collective spirits move them. The result is a sophisticated blend of cool jazz, prog rock, and funky space music that could have been cooked up by Stevie Wonder on a good day. Besides their freewheeling improvisations, the band also serves up more conventional songs that showcase McConnell's sly sense of humor, whimsical take on popular culture, and reveal his droll, strangely innocent singing style that conjures up visions of Chet Baker. Both "Electra Glide" and "Who's Laughing Now" show McConnell to be an eccentric stylist, a commendable mid-range singer, and an engaging, poetic lyricist--which is even more noteworthy since these songs mark the first time he have ever written lyrics. Burnbridge's playing is a little more restrained than his work with both the Allman Brothers and the Aquarium Rescue Unit, but the light touch suits this configuration and meshes well with his brethren. Batiste shows little of that reserve, plunging fearlessly into these strange musical waters, handling the off-rhythms and change-ups with aplomb. An intriguing and promising first effort. --Jaan UhelszkiFor 18 years, Page McConnell has been the keyboardist for Phish, one of the most important and influential bands of the past two decades. Vida Blue is the debut from Page's adventurous trio. McConnell explores grooves both atmospheric and energetic with a sterling rhythm section comprising bassist Oteil Burbridge (Allman Brothers Band) and drummer Russell Batiste (The Meters). 2002.

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Vida Blue

Tracks: 9 (+2 tracks), Disk length: 51m 47s (+7m 27s)

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