Eagle Vision
DVDThe DVD begins with Santana sitting in with the late Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown. This band is a tight unit anchored by the impressive organ work of New Orleans' Joe Krown. Their version of "Got My Mojo Workin'" swings in Gatemouth’s noteworthy Texas Blues style, and his signature "Okie Dokie Stomp" is red hot with Santana proving to be the perfect guitar foil. Unfortunately, the same praise cannot be delivered for Bobby Parker's sit-in with Santana's band. It's not a knock on Parker because it's the backing band that feels stale and lifeless throughout its songs. Of course, where Santana's band is lacking in passion and bluesy authenticity, Buddy Guy's band has it in spades. Their single offering is a very lengthy, jam-heavy cut of "Stormy Monday." Santana, Guy, and Parker all jam fantastically together, and Barbara Morrison adds some playful and sultry vocal improvs with Guy.
Since this is essentially a compilation DVD, the performances are of varying musical quality. I'd advise watching the Gatemouth and Guy segments, but I'd skip the tracks with Santana's band unless you're in dire need of a nap.
