VIDEO: George, Johnny V., Marco & Skerik @ Maple Leaf – Jazz Fest 2011

Skerik, Marco & George @ Maple Leaf

Once again, some extensive (and awesome) video content from our new friend Randy Bayers at Funk It from Jazz Fest 2011. What’s best is he tells me there’s still more to come. Stay tuned and enjoy the footage.

Second night in New Orleans, back to the Maple Leaf again for George Porter Jr., Johnny Vidacovich, Marco Benevento & Skerik.

Unfortunately there was no one recording audio this night, so these videos are the only recordings that exist. It was also unfortunate that I didn’t record the sublime gospel piece that Marco & George came up with. After they finished playing it George remarked that he hadn’t brought his recorder so it was all just going “into the air.” George even asked me after the set if I had gotten it, but alas.

For several videos from the show, see below

Improv:

I Don’t Know:

Improv:

Encore: They All Ask’d For You:

About the author

Wesley grew up in coastal Georgia and is a former resident of The Music City and The Big Easy where he helped get LMB NOLA off-the-ground after launching in January 2011. Over the past few years, he has also contributed steadily to JamBase and Relix Magazine. Recently, Hodges moved on to L.A. where Abita Beer is hard to find, costs about $6 if located and impromptu parading in the streets will most likely get you arrested on the spot.

 

Tags: Jazz Fest, Johnny Vidacovich, Maple Leaf, Marco Bene, Skerik