Live and Improvised
Blood, Sweat & Tears · 1991
88 min · 13 tracks · jazz · jazz rock
Dynamic improvisations blend jazz, rock, and soul with rich brass arrangements and engaging vocal performances.
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 want
- prefer structured, predictable tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Live and Improvised' was released in 1991, Blood, Sweat & Tears had already established themselves as pioneers of jazz rock since their debut in 1968. This album came a few years after their previous studio release in 1980, marking a return to live performance recordings that showcased their enduring musical prowess and adaptability in a changing music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chicago· The Electric Flag· Steely Dan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Spinning Wheel 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
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