Rock 'n' Roll Party (Honoring Les Paul)
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Rock 'n' Roll Party is a live album
by Jeff Beck
, recorded as a tribute album
to the late guitarist Les Paul
.
The album is recorded at the Iridium Jazz Club
in New York City
where Les Paul played almost every week until his death in August 2009. It was recorded on June 9, 2010, which would have been Les Paul's 95th birthday. The songs played were popular hits from the 1950s
and 1960s
, including many songs Les Paul played himself. Jeff Beck is joined by Imelda May
and her band, in addition to Jason Rebello
, Brian Setzer
, Trombone Shorty and Gary U.S. Bonds
. On some of the songs, May sings together with a pre-recorded voice of herself, imitating the recording technique used on songs sung by Les Paul's wife Mary Ford
.
The DVD has been certified gold in Canada as of November 2011.
Live album
A live album is a recording consisting of material recorded during stage performances using remote recording techniques, commonly contrasted with a studio album...
by Jeff Beck
Jeff Beck
Geoffrey Arnold "Jeff" Beck is an English rock guitarist. He is one of three noted guitarists to have played with The Yardbirds...
, recorded as a tribute album
Tribute album
A tribute album is a recorded collection of cover versions of songs or instrumental compositions. Its concept may be either various artists making a tribute to a single artist, a single artist making a tribute to various artists, or a single artist making a tribute to another single artist.There...
to the late guitarist Les Paul
Les Paul
Lester William Polsfuss —known as Les Paul—was an American jazz and country guitarist, songwriter and inventor. He was a pioneer in the development of the solid-body electric guitar which made the sound of rock and roll possible. He is credited with many recording innovations...
.
The album is recorded at the Iridium Jazz Club
Iridium Jazz Club
The Iridium Jazz Club is a jazz club located on Broadway in New York City. The club hosts weekly performances by John Colianni, and also featured weekly performances by Les Paul for nearly fifteen years.- History :...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
where Les Paul played almost every week until his death in August 2009. It was recorded on June 9, 2010, which would have been Les Paul's 95th birthday. The songs played were popular hits from the 1950s
1950s
The 1950s or The Fifties was the decade that began on January 1, 1950 and ended on December 31, 1959. The decade was the sixth decade of the 20th century...
and 1960s
1960s
The 1960s was the decade that started on January 1, 1960, and ended on December 31, 1969. It was the seventh decade of the 20th century.The 1960s term also refers to an era more often called The Sixties, denoting the complex of inter-related cultural and political trends across the globe...
, including many songs Les Paul played himself. Jeff Beck is joined by Imelda May
Imelda May
Imelda Mary Higham, Clabby , known as Imelda May, is an Irish vocalist and musician. She began her career in music at 15 and released her debut album in 2005. She also plays the bodhrán and guitar...
and her band, in addition to Jason Rebello
Jason Rebello
Jason Rebello is a British jazz pianist, currently part of Sting's live and studio band, who has recorded a handful of albums under his own name. His debut album, A Clearer View was produced by Wayne Shorter....
, Brian Setzer
Brian Setzer
Brian Setzer is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He first found widespread success in the early 1980s with the 1950s-style rockabilly revival group The Stray Cats, and revitalized his career in the late 1990s with a jazz-oriented big band.-Career:Setzer was born in Massapequa, New York...
, Trombone Shorty and Gary U.S. Bonds
Gary U.S. Bonds
Gary U.S. Bonds is an American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer. He is also a prolific songwriter.-Career:...
. On some of the songs, May sings together with a pre-recorded voice of herself, imitating the recording technique used on songs sung by Les Paul's wife Mary Ford
Mary Ford
Mary Ford , born Iris Colleen Summers, was an American vocalist and guitarist, comprising half of the husband-and-wife musical team Les Paul and Mary Ford. Between 1950 and 1954, the couple had 16 top-ten hits...
.
The DVD has been certified gold in Canada as of November 2011.
CD Track listing
- "Double Talking Baby" (Feat. Darrel HighamDarrel HighamDarrel Higham is an English rockabilly guitarist.-Career:Higham started playing lead guitar with British rockabilly bands in the late 1980s. By the mid-1990s, he had created the band that would become his main gigging and recording project: Darrel Higham & The Enforcers...
) – 2:08 - "Cruisin'" (Feat. Darrel Higham) 2:13"
- "The Train It Kept A Rollin'" (Feat. Darrel Higham) 2:36
- "Cry Me A River" (Feat. Imelda MayImelda MayImelda Mary Higham, Clabby , known as Imelda May, is an Irish vocalist and musician. She began her career in music at 15 and released her debut album in 2005. She also plays the bodhrán and guitar...
and Jason RebelloJason RebelloJason Rebello is a British jazz pianist, currently part of Sting's live and studio band, who has recorded a handful of albums under his own name. His debut album, A Clearer View was produced by Wayne Shorter....
) 2:46 - "How High The Moon" (Feat. Imelda May) 2:10
- "Sitting On Top Of The World" (Feat. Imelda May) 2:23
- "Bye Bye Blues" (Feat. Imelda May) 2:12
- "The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise" (Feat. Imelda May) 2:21
- "Vaya Con Dios" (Feat. Imelda May) 2:57
- "Mockin' Bird Hill" (Feat. Imelda May) 2:23
- "I'm A Fool To Care" (Feat. Imelda May) 2:59
- "Tiger Rag" (Feat. Imelda May) 2:22
- "Peter Gunn" (Feat. Jason Rebello and Trombone Shorty) 4:49
- "Rocking Is Our Business" (Feat. Darrel Highham, Jason Rebello and Trombone Shorty) 3:38
- "Apache" 3:07
- "Sleep Walk" 2:50
- "New Orleans" (Feat. Gary U.S. BondsGary U.S. BondsGary U.S. Bonds is an American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer. He is also a prolific songwriter.-Career:...
and Jason Rebello) 4:34 - "Walking In The Sand" 4:39
- "Please Mr. Jailor" (Feat. Imelda May) 4:54
- "Twenty Flight Rock" (Feat. Brian SetzerBrian SetzerBrian Setzer is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He first found widespread success in the early 1980s with the 1950s-style rockabilly revival group The Stray Cats, and revitalized his career in the late 1990s with a jazz-oriented big band.-Career:Setzer was born in Massapequa, New York...
) 3:44
DVD Track listing
- "Baby Let’s Play House" (Feat. Darrel Higham) –
- "Double Talking Baby" (Feat. Darrel Higham) – 2:08
- "Cruisin'" (Feat. Darrel Higham) 2:13"
- "The Train It Kept A Rollin'" (Feat. Darrel Higham)
- "Poor Boy" (Feat. Imelda May)
- "Cry Me A River" (Feat. Imelda May and Jason Rebello)
- "My Baby Left Me" (Feat. Imelda May)
- "How High The Moon" (Feat. Imelda May)
- "Sitting On Top Of The World" (Feat. Imelda May)
- "Bye Bye Blues" (Feat. Imelda May)
- "The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise" (Feat. Imelda May)
- "Vaya Con Dios" (Feat. Imelda May)
- "Mockin' Bird Hill" (Feat. Imelda May)
- "I'm A Fool To Care" (Feat. Imelda May)
- "Tiger Rag" (Feat. Imelda May)
- "Peter Gunn" (Feat. Jason Rebello and Trombone Shorty)
- "Rocking Is Our Business" (Feat. Darrel Highham, Jason Rebello And Trombone Shorty)
- "Apache"
- "Sleep Walk"
- "New Orleans" (Feat. Gary U.S. Bonds and Jason Rebello)
- "Walking In The Sand"
- "Please Mr. Jailor" (Feat. Imelda May)
- "Casting My Spell on You" (Feat. Imelda May and Darrel Higham)
- "Twenty Flight Rock" (Feat. Brian Setzer)
- "The Girl Can't Help It" (Feat. Darrel Highham and Jason Rebello)
- "Rock Around the Clock" (Feat. Darrel Highham)
- "Shake Rattle and Roll" (Feat. Darrel Highham, Brian Setzer, Jason Rebello and Trombone Shorty)