This is good but not great
Richard E. Johnson | Jacksonville, FL United States | 03/04/2006
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Vernon Reid is my problem with this otherwise very good CD. His solos are completely unsympathetic to the material. The rest of the band is very good, but the combination of drummers is not as effective as one strong drummer. There isn't a lot of space left.
The DVD of Jack Bruce and Friends is more effective and if you don't own it, start there. I really do wish someone would release the Birthday Party concert footage as the CDs for that are great. The recent Cream DVD is superior.
I don't think this is a horrible DVD at all, and a good addition to your Jack Bruce collection. It just isn't my favorite DVD of Jack's."
Poor mixing
Stigsta | Woodcroft, Australia | 05/03/2006
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Poor mixing somes up this otherwise good DVD. I was curious if Vernon Reid was actually turned on at one stage. Yes I know it was Jack Bruce's gig, but hey don't all the musicians deserve some recognition. Vernon was cooking, it was a shame though I couldn't hear him. This guy rocks.
If you want some live Jack Bruce material, get the Birthday Concert on CD. Well recommended."