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Hot Coffey in the D: Burnin' at Morey Baker's Showplace Lounge Image
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  • Summary: The 1968 recording from Morey Baker's Showplace Lounge in Detroit features the live set from the Motown guitarist with Melvin Davis and Lyman Woodard. [Originally released in limited vinyl release Nov 2016 as part of Record Store Day]
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  1. Magnet
    Feb 14, 2017
    80
    This is very tasty Coffey. [No. 159, p.53]
  2. Mar 31, 2017
    80
    A sultry take on Burt Bacharach’s The Look Of Love, pitch-perfect version of Herbie Hancock’s Maiden Voyage and an emotive rendering of Ruby Andrews’ soul classic Casanova (Your Playing Days Are Over), are among the highlights on this welcome boon for lovers of high-grade instrumental funk.
  3. Feb 14, 2017
    80
    What you get here, in 2017, is an accurate representation of their setlist at the time, seven lengthy numbers that include a pair of originals from the trio alongside extended, improv-tilting covers of Jimmy Webb, Bacharach & David, Herbie Hancock, and more.
  4. Feb 14, 2017
    80
    This is a burner from start to finish, enjoyable for anyone with a pulse.
  5. Feb 22, 2017
    70
    Think of it as more of an advanced studies course than an introductory primer those new to Coffey will require. Those ready to take the master class will find themselves with plenty of satisfyingly psychedelic, funky riffs to be had from the iconic Detroit guitarist.
  6. 60
    This recently discovered live recording from 1968 captures [Dennis Coffey] at an earlier stage, just before his reputation soared through contributions to classics like “Cloud 9”, “War” and "Band Of Gold”.