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Track Listings

1 Afterburner (European Bonus Track)
2 Long Journey Home
3 Hoedown
4 A Whinter Shade of Pale
5 White Noise
6 Cover Me
7 Nutrocker
8 Tarkus
9 Dreams (European Bonus Track)
10 Middle of a Dream

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Rare, live recording of super-trio, Keith Emerson (Emerson, Lake & Palmer), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), and Marc Bonilla Originally recorded live in 1998 Track List: 1. Long Journey Home 03:14; 2. Hoedown 04:24; 3. Whiter Shade of Pale 05:35; 4. Cover Me 05:08; 5. White Noise 05:28; 6. Nutrocker Suite 05:13; 7. Tarkus 18:58; 8. Middle Of A Dream 06:35

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.88 x 5.59 x 0.51 inches; 3.88 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Edel Entertainment
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 0195872ERE
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2009
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 3, 2009
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Edel Entertainment
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001NFRA90
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 99 ratings

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Ronald J. Foreman
5.0 out of 5 stars A light under a bushel!
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2009
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Wow! Why did it take so long for this gem to be released? If there was any "sweetening" that took place back at the ranch, i can't detect it. One night? One show? Sure wish I'd gotten the memo about this gig. Hard to believe that Emmerson and Hughes, whose respective bands ELP and Deep Purple co-headlined California Jam in 1974, are "reduced" to playing what is basically a club date a quarter century later.

What folks need to know is that Hughes is peaking NOW, producing outstanding solo material that stretches far beyond the long shadow of his brief Deep Purple stint. And, while Emmerson is currently battling a disabling issue that prevents him from touring, his recorded output in the last decade or so is terrific. Both artists have worked with Marc Bonilla, who has carved out a niche by teaming with all sorts of "recovering" musicians, most recently (for me) original Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine with his "California Transit Authority project." Keyboard player Ed Roth is ubiquitous on recordings by these artists too. Clearly a formula that results in "keeper" music from all concerned.

I'm almost ashamed now to admit I lost track of Hughes and Emmerson during the '80s and '90s, while complaining that there was precious little quality music to be found. Guess I just wasn't looking hard enough! Now, I'm playing catch-up, and can attest that every back catalog and new title released by these artists is a heart-and-soul affair that will not disappoint.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great band and music, not vocals.
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2010
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This is a great CD to have if you are an Emerson fan. The music is great and the recording pretty good. I like Hughes as a singer, but I really did not like his interpretation of Tarkus. Way too many inflections and sylizations. He sounded like he was going for a pop sound to music which couldn't be further from pop. I'm a huge Keith Emerson fan, so anything he does, I have. It's worth having for a sample of an era for Keith that is little known.
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R. Hernandez
5.0 out of 5 stars It was a great show
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2013
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I was fortunate enough to be able to see these guys at a place called the Coach House in Southern Ca. It was an amazing show and is a great CD. I was able to stand off to the side of the stage when the show was over and was able to shake everyones hand as they went to their dressing room EXCEPT. . . . . Keith "I'm too bitchin' to acknowledge a fan" Emerson. What a prima donna, he just looked down at my extended hand and looked up at me as if I was some bum on the street. I'll never forget that. So if you ever read this Mr. Emerson, thanks for the memories.
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gyermak
5.0 out of 5 stars EHB bringing it
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2016
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CD version is good, but unfortunately does not have all the content of the digital album (which is GREAT). I specifically wanted another version of Rondo. And the cover of Dreams is to be treasured.

Just to be 100% clear, Greg Lake does not appear in this performance. Glenn Hughes handles the vocals very well.
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DT
4.0 out of 5 stars Better Than Expected
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2019
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This CD was shipped from England, arrived when the estimate stated it would arrive at my home. Music was better than the reviews of this CD. Of course I am an eternal Keith Emerson fan.
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Dennis McLeod
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2017
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Of course this CD met my expectations and more..being a rare combo of two of my favorite classic rockers. The sound recording was very clear, the shipping was fast and efficient..what more could I ask?
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Michael Debbage
5.0 out of 5 stars Mainly Piano MD
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2012
For those of you fortunate enough to witness the live collaboration of guitar extraordinaire Marc Bonilla with friends Keith Emerson and Glenn Hughes, you will know that these recordings have been rumored to have existed for a very long time. Well, it is a rumor no more as this all star line up affectionately know as the Boys Club has finally seen the light of day. Chronicling a few live California dates back in 1998, Live From California encapsulates the magical moments of these three brilliant musicians on stage.

While for many, Emerson and Hughes will be the marquee players, this album is anchored by the utterly underrated and underexposed Marc Bonilla who released two fabulous solo albums back in 1991 and 1993. To this day they remain probably the best instrumental electric guitar albums of all times. With Keith Emerson making an appearance on Bonilla's debut EE Ticket courtesy of the song "White Noise" and then Hughes on the follow up American Matador on the entirely breathtaking rendition of "A Whiter Shade Of Pale", relationships had already been established. Three years later, Bonilla collaborated on Glenn Hughes solo album Addiction, while Bonilla has been playing live with Emerson since 2006. This ultimately progressed to last year's ambitious studio recording under the Keith Emerson Band featuring Marc Bonilla.

But let's turn back the clocks over a decade and take a look at Live From California that features the three amigos, as well as Bonilla's impressive band affectionately know as the Dragonchoir. Prior to this live recording, Bonilla appeared at Billboard Live also known as The Key Club which is relatively small but one of the most efficient venue back in its heyday. That particular concert also included the surprise appearance of not only the three amigos but also Ronnie Montrose. Whether there were any high quality recordings of this particular concert captured still remains to be heard but had it been captured here it would have been the quintessential recording to fully represent the live dates of California on what is already close to absolute perfection.

Nevertheless, the 68 minutes of live material that also includes the impressive studio collaboration "Middle Of A Dream" is an utter sonic delight of musician perfection. The album opens with Bonilla's solo track "Afterburner" that outright sizzles and places you on immediate notice that you are in for a wild ride of utter rock n' roll. Accompanied by the duel guitar work of Mike Wallace the music is tight and spellbinding. The album immediately changes pace with the more ambient "Long Journey Home" where it is Bonilla on his Ebow guitar downright weeping music tears mixed in a light wash of Ed Roth's keyboards. While it is a wonderful song in and of itself it acts as a prelude to the introduction of Keith Emerson's stage entrance as the song migrates into a brilliant rendition of Emerson Lake and Palmer's "Hoedown". The Emerson Lake & Palmer catalog is revisited later with the 19 minute mother lode "Tarkus" hammered out. However, instrumentally the band is at its best with their rip-roaring sampling of the Nutcracker courtesy of their playful and dizzy performance of "Nutrocker" that is so magical and transforming that it will have you believing that it could snow in the middle of the Sahara. The band is also spot on with the execution of Bonilla's composition "White Noise".

However, let's not forget the powerful Glenn Hughes who arrives on stage on track four to present the audience with his awesome vocal rendition of "A Whiter Shade Of Pale". With Bonilla's guitar taking over the lead parts that were originally written for the keyboards, the duo and the entire band for that matter, breathe new life into this stellar Procol Harum classic. Those of you who have had the privilege to hear Bonilla's studio rendition will be happy to know that both the guitarist and the Voice of Rock are totally capable of reigniting their magic live. Hughes is also prominent when the Boys Club's perform his mid-tempo moody rocker "Cover Me" from the Addiction album, as he is on the band's interpretation of the Allman Brother's song "Dreams" all done with the powerful funk that we have come to expect from Glenn.

For those of us that managed to miss this low profile magical moment, Live From California, you will not be disappointed. The production, energy and brilliant live performances have finally been etched for eternity via this official release. Run don't walk to purchase this silver disc and slip it into your hi fi player of choice. Then close your eyes and let Bonilla, Emerson and Hughes take you to musical heaven. Your rock and roll spirit will truly soar!
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Frodo
4.0 out of 5 stars BEH Live
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2013
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A good performance by three competent musicians. Great renditions of ELP pieces. Tarkus is worth the money. The solo tracks work.
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LarryC
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars
Reviewed in Italy on May 13, 2023
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Che dire.. avevo acquistato a suo tempo una delle prime versioni autografate di questo album, probabilmente non masterizzata, nel sito di Keith Emerson e ne rimasi immediatamente folgorato!
Questa edizione presenta 2 tracce in più rispetto a quella che avevo e credo sia la versione migliore, visto che è stato anche pubblicato il concerto completo in 2 cd ma con alcuni brani meno riusciti rispetto al livello generale delle esecuzioni di questo concerto davvero notevole!
L' esecuzione di Nutrocker è letteralmente libidinosa e White Noise di Bonilla da capogiro.
Glenn Hughes canta da pelle d’oca soprattutto in A Whiter Shade of Pale e nella prima parte di Tarkus, dove la band suona da paura con un Keith Emerson immenso, che sembra quasi non risentire dei problemi al braccio destro che già lo affliggevano, dando lezioni su come si suonano davvero le tastiere!
Marc Bonilla in stato di grazia così come il resto del gruppo.
Una menzione anche per il
grande batterista Joe Travers, che nei brani degli Emerson Lake e Palmer riprende fedelmente alcuni tempi e passaggi originali di Carl Palmer (lo rifarà anche nel Tributo a Keith Emerson registrato nel 2016) cosa rara da ascoltare nei batteristi che eseguono la musica degli ELP.
Sound generale ottimo.
Acquisto sicuramente necessario per il sottoscritto!
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CENTAURO
5.0 out of 5 stars PIEZA BASICA EN TU COLECCION DE EMERSON
Reviewed in Spain on July 31, 2017
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Una pieza perdida y recuperada de la historia del desaparecido e irrepetible Keith Emerson. Hay que dar las gracias a Marc Bonilla por sus esfuerzos en el estudio con estas olvidadas grabaciones, que de lo contrario seguirían en un cajón. El disco sorprende por su calidad en general, por esas piezas de ELP cantadas por Hughes y arregladas por la guitarra de Bonilla (preludio del sonido de la Keith Emerson Band), así como por ese interesante nuevo tema de estudio "Middle Of A Dream" que nos queda como solitaria muestra del disco que iban a grabar y que nunca llegaron a hacer. Musicalmente hablando la excelente guitarra de Bonilla se puede decir que es el eje del disco (no por nada esta reunión y posterior CD se produjeron por su iniciativa y entusiasmo). Así que el disco además de gustar a los fans de Emerson y Hughes hará también las delicias de cualquier seguidor del Blues-rock y Metal-blues modernos (Vai, Satriani, Morse, etc..) ya que si Bonilla actualmente no está reconocido entre ellos es solamente porque, por su pasión por Emerson, decidió continuar su carrera en la KEB hasta la muerte del maestro. Para finalizar puntualiza que si bien este directo pertenece a una época en la que Emerson tenía su mano derecha en muy mal estado, no sé como se lo hizo pero prácticamente no se nota o al menos no desmerece esta grabación. No toca como en el 72, ni siquiera como en el 92, pero su performance es mucho más que digna.
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5.0 out of 5 stars PIEZA BASICA EN TU COLECCION DE EMERSON
Reviewed in Spain on July 31, 2017
Una pieza perdida y recuperada de la historia del desaparecido e irrepetible Keith Emerson. Hay que dar las gracias a Marc Bonilla por sus esfuerzos en el estudio con estas olvidadas grabaciones, que de lo contrario seguirían en un cajón. El disco sorprende por su calidad en general, por esas piezas de ELP cantadas por Hughes y arregladas por la guitarra de Bonilla (preludio del sonido de la Keith Emerson Band), así como por ese interesante nuevo tema de estudio "Middle Of A Dream" que nos queda como solitaria muestra del disco que iban a grabar y que nunca llegaron a hacer. Musicalmente hablando la excelente guitarra de Bonilla se puede decir que es el eje del disco (no por nada esta reunión y posterior CD se produjeron por su iniciativa y entusiasmo). Así que el disco además de gustar a los fans de Emerson y Hughes hará también las delicias de cualquier seguidor del Blues-rock y Metal-blues modernos (Vai, Satriani, Morse, etc..) ya que si Bonilla actualmente no está reconocido entre ellos es solamente porque, por su pasión por Emerson, decidió continuar su carrera en la KEB hasta la muerte del maestro. Para finalizar puntualiza que si bien este directo pertenece a una época en la que Emerson tenía su mano derecha en muy mal estado, no sé como se lo hizo pero prácticamente no se nota o al menos no desmerece esta grabación. No toca como en el 72, ni siquiera como en el 92, pero su performance es mucho más que digna.
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Ardelt, Bernhard
5.0 out of 5 stars Boys Club-Live from California
Reviewed in Germany on August 21, 2014
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Eine wirklich Superscheibe. Sehr zu empfehlen allein schon wegen der Version von A WHITER SHADE OF PALE.
Habe noch keine bessere Interpretation dieses Stücks jemals gehört außer dem Original von Procol Harum.
Die Stimme von Glenn Hughes ist einfach genial.
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うぃんず
5.0 out of 5 stars よかった
Reviewed in Japan on March 29, 2016
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今はなきキース・エマーソンの貴重なライブなので良かったです。
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Paul Cook
5.0 out of 5 stars I don't think I will ever tire of listening to this
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2010
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I've been really pleased with this album - despite the unfortunate title!
Perhaps luckily I never heard the unofficial release, because by all accounts it's quality is awful.
This album is a gem - the sound is clean, crisp and punchy, actually hard to believe it's a live recording.
There's a great selection of tracks too - can you get too many versions of Tarkus? No!
The vocals are great, as you would expect and the guitar is ripping.....
I'd call this an essential album.
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