Some seriously funky steel playing from Roosevelt Collier

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Myk Freedman
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Some seriously funky steel playing from Roosevelt Collier

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Live at the Montreux Jazz Fest.

So great to hear him stretch out so much! So funky!

https://youtu.be/-7N5Jjcvmmk
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He’s great! Sometimes he plays near where I live in Florida.
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Unbelievably good. The second tune reminds me of Booker T. and the MG's.
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Good stuff!

Wanted to see what steel that was (Fessie) so i found this clip with Michael League (Snarky Puppy's leader/bassist)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8jyKnLLXPc
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