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Live and Improvised

Blood, Sweat & Tears · 1991

88 min · 13 tracks · jazz

A vibrant blend of jazz-rock and improvisational flair, capturing the energy of live performance through dynamic musicianship.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Spinning Wheel Start here — This track exemplifies the band's signature sound, blending catchy melodies with jazz-infused instrumentals, showcasing their improvisational prowess.
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    I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know — The emotional depth of this song is magnified in the live setting, where extended solos highlight each member's virtuosity and connection to the audience.
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    (I Can Recall) Spain — This track stands out due to its intricate arrangement and rhythmic complexity, allowing for an impressive display of collective musicianship and improvisation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • engaging improvisations throughout
  • cathartic vocal expressions
  • for late-night listening

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer structured, predictable tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows the band's continued vitality after a long hiatus and captures their live energy.
Themes
live jazz improvisation· audience connection· musical reinterpretation
Career context
Released in 1991, Live and Improvised marked Blood, Sweat & Tears' return to the music scene after a hiatus following their last studio album in 1980. This live album showcases the band's ability to reinterpret their classic hits with fresh arrangements and spontaneous performances, emphasizing their roots in jazz and rock.
Stylistic neighbors
Chicago· The Electric Flag· Steely Dan
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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • And When I Die

    The verse shifts from a personal reflection on mortality to a communal celebration of life through music.

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Spinning Wheel Start here 6:01
  • 2 I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know 8:53
  • 3 Lucretia Mac Evil 7:07
  • 4 And When I Die 2:10
  • 5 One Room Country Shack 6:56
  • 6 And When I Die (reprise) 3:07
  • 7 (I Can Recall) Spain 9:01

Disc 2

  • 1 Hi‐De‐Ho ‘That Old Sweet Roll’ 6:32
  • 2 Unit Seven 11:06
  • 3 Life 5:14
  • 4 Mean Ole World 9:39
  • 5 Ride Captain Ride 6:58
  • 6 You’ve Made Me So Very Happy 6:06

What to play next

Blood, Sweat & Tears Live
Listen next

Blood, Sweat & Tears Live

1994

Continues the live energy with more improvisation and dynamic performances.
In Concert
Go back to

In Concert

1976

Sets the stage for the live experience leading into 'Live and Improvised'.
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jazz jazz rock

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