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Live in Ottawa

Jimi Hendrix

59 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock

Electric guitar explosions intermingle with bluesy grooves, creating a powerful live atmosphere unique to Hendrix's artistry.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • electric guitar explosions
  • bluesy grooves for immersion

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, concise tracks
  • seek studio polish and precision

Where this album fits

Themes
Ottawa concert energy· bluesy guitar mastery· psychedelic live experience
Career context
Released in 1970, 'Live in Ottawa' came during Jimi Hendrix's post-experience phase following the breakup of The Jimi Hendrix Experience. At this point, he was exploring new musical directions and collaborations, as evidenced by his evolving sound and the inclusion of tracks not previously recorded studio versions.
Stylistic neighbors
Jeff Beck· Eric Clapton· Stevie Ray Vaughan
Sounds like this from elsewhere
At Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band — Shares the same live energy and bluesy guitar interplay, with extended jams and improvisation.
Blow by Blow by Jeff Beck — Features virtuosic guitar work and blends blues-rock with jazz fusion in an innovative instrumental format.
Wheels of Fire by Cream — Combines psychedelic rock with blues influences, showcasing powerful live performances and guitar mastery.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Killing Floor 6:08
  • 2 Tax Free 10:52
  • 3 Fire 3:39
  • 4 Red House 9:21
  • 5 Foxey Lady 5:33
  • 6 Hey Joe 6:20
  • 7 Spanish Castle Magic 7:49
  • 8 Purple Haze 6:52
  • 9 Wild Thing 2:50

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata