New York Rock and Soul Revue

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The New York Rock and Soul Revue was a musical project which evolved from a series of concerts produced by Libby Titus (future wife of Donald Fagen) that lasted from 1989 to 1993. The project was led by Donald Fagen (soloist and co-founder of Steely Dan) and included Phoebe Snow, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Eddie Brigati (formerly of The Rascals), David Brigati (also of The Rascals), the late Charles Brown, and later Walter Becker (soloist and co-founder of Steely Dan). The project also featured Jeff Young and the Youngsters, the late saxophonist Cornelius Bumpus (who had formerly worked with Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers and Boz Scaggs), and violinist Mindy Jostyn. The project is perhaps best known for its 1991 live release entitled "The New York Rock and Soul Revue: Live at the Beacon" (Giant Records catalog number 9 24423-2), a compilation of material recorded live at New York City's Beacon Theater.

[edit] The New York Rock and Soul Revue: Live at the Beacon

The New York Rock and Soul Revue: Live at the Beacon was recorded on March 1 and 2, 1992 at the Beacon Theater in New York City, (a favorite theater of Donald Fagen). The performances featured Donald Fagen and included Phoebe Snow, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Eddie Brigati, David Brigati, and Charles Brown. Tracks on the album included a number of songs which were originally written and recorded by members of the revue, as well as other songs.

The tracks in order are:

1. Intro

2. Madison Time (Donald Fagen)

3. Knock on Wood (Michael McDonald and Phoebe Snow)

4. Green Flower Street (Donald Fagen)

5. Shaky Ground (Phoebe Snow)

6. At Last (Phoebe Snow)

7. Lonely Teardrops (Michael McDonald)

8. Drowning in the Sea of Love (Boz Scaggs)

9. Driftin' Blues (Charles Brown)

10. Chain Lightning (Donald Fagen, Phoebe Snow, and Charles Brown)

11. Groovin' (Eddie and David Brigati)

12. Minute by Minute (Michael McDonald)

13. People Got to Be Free (Donald Fagen, Phoebe Snow, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Eddie and David Brigati, and Charles Brown)

14. Pretzel Logic (Donald Fagen and Michael McDonald)

15. Madison Reprise (Donald Fagen)

[edit] External Links

donaldfagen.com Donald Fagen's official site
michaelmcdonald.com Michael McDonald's official site
bozscaggs.com Boz Scaggs' official site
phoebesnow.com Phoebe Snow's official site
jeffyoungmusic.com official site of Jeff Young and the Youngsters
walterbecker.com Walter Becker's official site
steelydan.com official site of Steely Dan
a Libby Titus-Fagen fan site
corneliusbumpus.com Cornelius Bumpus' official site
mindyjostyn.com Mindy Jostyn's offical site
felixcavalieresrascals.com official site of Felix Cavaliere's Rascals (a.k.a. The Rascals)