Can anyone point me to Buddy swiping B3 licks?

Lane Gray · From: Topeka, KS

I know that I've heard specific songs and solos before, and at one point I asked Buddy if he'd specifically borrowed from Jimmy McGriff. He smiled big and said not many had caught that influence.
I was talking with a friend who said "I'd love to hear Buddy playing B-3 licks."
My first thought was "hell, you can't get to SS Cool without an organ." I'm hundreds of miles from my records and MP3s: can anybody think of other examples, since I'm pulling a blank?
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robert kramer · From: Nashville TN

Lane - Here are just two examples from Jimmy Smith's "Walk on the Wild Side" (1962)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oi-jdDDXDM

@ 3:41 Jimmy Smith plays unison notes. Emmons would play this on C-6th by slanting the bar and playing two strings in unison. Example in the key of F: Play the F note 3rd string 5th fret - slant the bar and simultaneously play the F note 4th string 8th fret. The bar will almost be parallel to the fretboard and the F note 4th string 8th fret will be slightly flat of pitch - which Emmons uses for emphasis.

Both players play this lick through the changes.

@ 3:18 Jimmy Smith plays a vamp which Emmons plays on C-6th. Example in the key of C: play a C7th chord 5th fret / 6 & 7 pedal / strings strings 5-3-2 and rock off and on the 6th pedal. This lick is also played through the changes.

Just to repeat your point about B-3 influences. Jimmy Smith - Jimmy McGriff - Wild Bill Davis - Brother Jack McDuff - Baby Face Dodds - Groove Holmes: Day - Emmons - Chalker grew up listening to the great organ trios of their day and it's right at the heart of their music - songs - vamps - licks - timing - coolness.

Lane Gray · From: Topeka, KS

Robert, I appreciate it a lot: I dig the B3.
But I was looking for the examples of Buddy playing the organisms. When I mentioned McGriff, Buddy told me not to overlook Shirley Scott.
I always associate Jimmy Smith with Curly,since both were much more likely to leave accessible behind than Buddy or Jimmy.
I mean, you can see organ all over SSC or Rock Candy, but it seems more like approach than specific licks (much like there's Tele all over Mooney, even if he never played a single Nichols or Rich lick).
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Mike Holder · Posted 20 Apr 2014 8:48 am

Buddy did some live recordings with Danny Gatton in VA. & both of them played lots of B3 influenced licks, great battle between them.."awe inspiring"!!
Someone on here will have a link, enjoy!
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Mike Holder · Posted 20 Apr 2014 8:53 am

Buddy did some live recordings with Danny Gatton in VA. & both of them played lots of B3 influenced licks, great battle between them.."awe inspiring"!!
Someone on here will have a link, enjoy!
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Joachim Kettner · From: Germany

Lane Gray · From: Topeka, KS

Not Virginia, but Blues Alley, Georgetown
Rock Candy: http://youtu.be/qr-qgt1Ln5k
The studio album was cut in Arlington, Va, though
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Ken Byng · From: Southampton, England

Mike Holder · Posted 20 Apr 2014 11:34 am

I thought it was from The Birchmere just across from DC.
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Jack Aldrich · From: Washington, USA

Joachim Kettner · From: Germany

I knew it wasn't "Hold It" and the "Picosong" upload wasn't from me. I posted it only for the Hammond sound example.
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Ken Byng · From: Southampton, England

I wasn't inferring that it was your error Joachim. I just needed to clarify the fact for those who don't know any different.
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Pete Finney · From: Nashville Tn.

I believe that most of the Buddy Emmons gigs with Danny Gatton in Washington were at the Cellar Door; not at Blues Alley. The video linked to above thanks the Birchmere and the Cellar Door so maybe it was filmed at the Birchmere.

I know the very first gigs they did in Washington together were at the Cellar Door because Danny borrowed my Session 400 for Buddy to use. Buddy did not leave any of his tone in there for me when he was done, unfortunately!

Lane Gray · From: Topeka, KS

Pretty sure it WASN'T Birchmere I, in Shirlington, because it was too small for any drumkit acts (the Scene barely fit). And I was playing steel by the time they moved to Birchmere II.
I remember Mike telling me he'd see them at BA and I think they played the Bayou.
If they'd been in Va., I'd tried to see them. Minors could attend the Birchmere (legally a restaurant), but I couldn't even see the Scene in DC. Had to be an adult.
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Gary Lee Gimble · From: Fredericksburg, VA.

Lane,
I would respectfully suggest to bypass The Big E and go directly one of my favorite B#3 players, Joey DeFrancesco. By no means is this a slight to B E. I just feel there is so much listening B#3 appreciation out there by J D, you can't go wrong. You'll need a software app or an external "musical study" for said venture. Check him out @6:31

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2RRUVAD9Mc
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Lane Gray · From: Topeka, KS

For MY purposes, Gary, I'm with ya. Love Joey.
BUT, a friend asked "where can I hear Buddy playing them organ licks?" And I currently lack access to the bulk of my catalog, so I turn to a bunch of steelies.
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Pete Burak · From: Portland, OR USA

Has your friend checked out all the Poco tunes with Organ licks played on Steel?
Kind Woman kicks in just aftert the 10min mark:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRRis53XCFA

Sid Hudson · From: Virginia, USA

Bob Knetzger · From: Kirkland, WA USA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbHDvTgkxpo

It's all good, but jump to 12:00.

Tony Glassman · From: The Great Northwest

Ernie Renn · From: Brainerd, Minnesota USA

Try this... Cool

Danny Gatton & Funhouse from 6-10-88. Right click and select Save As... It's 48.6MB. However, it's 2:47:15.

From the The Birchmere - Alexandria, VA.
Set List.
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Lane Gray · From: Topeka, KS

BTW, the live RJE CD on NRG Records was definitely done at Blues Alley, unless the liner notes have it wrong (I have that CD somewhere, hope I can find it)1

1 See Pete's post. And notice that I said I haven't found the CD. Dangit.
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Pete Finney · From: Nashville Tn.

The live CD is called "Recorded Live at the Cellar Door." Might give a little bit of a clue.

http://www.amazon.com/Redneck-Jazz-Explosion-Recorded-December/dp/B000001XR0

Lane Gray · From: Topeka, KS

Weird. So what do I have from Blues Alley?
Geez, often in error, seldom in doubt.
I must apologize for not only having it wrong, but for holding so steadfastly to error.
I must also really resent those pesky facts for not conforming to my (rather clear) memory.
Don'tcha hate it when that happens?
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David Mason · From: Cambridge, MD, USA

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