DESCRIPTION Jimi Hendrix reshaped the possibilities of the electric guitar with a flair and imagination that set him apart from his contemporaries. In a career that lasted only a few brief years, he fused blues, rock, soul and psychedelia into a sound that was entirely his own, marked by dazzling technique and deep emotional expression. His influence continues to ripple through generations of musicians, and his recordings remain a benchmark of creativity, innovation and fearless artistry.

This three-CD collection pays tribute to that enduring legacy by bringing together two remarkable live performances and an intimate rehearsal tape that capture Hendrix in full flight, serving as both a celebration of his genius and a reminder of the unmatched energy he brought to every stage he touched.

DISC 1 contains a somewhat spontaneous show Hendrix performed at the legendary Café Au Go Go in New York on the 17th March 1968, improvising blues progressions in commanding fashion. Largely instrumental jams, this set captures the electric chemistry with his bandmates and delivers a truly inspired performance to the lucky few in attendance.

DISC 2 features rare tapes recorded in Jimi Hendrix’s rented ‘Shokan House’ in New York in the summer of 1969, where Hendrix and his Gypsy Sun and Rainbows bandmates recorded rehearsal jams in preparation for Woodstock ’69. These intimate recordings offer an invaluable insight into his creative process in the period leading up to his legendary appearance at the festival.

Closing the set on DISC 3 is the incendiary show Hendrix and his renewed Experience performed at The Forum in California on 25 April 1970. In blistering form, the band tore through a setlist of material with a ferocity and precision that place this show among the finest Hendrix ever performed. Tracks: CD 1
Little Wing 9:14
Everythings Gonna Be Alright 8:46
Three Little Bears (Part 1) 15:54
Three Little Bears (Part 2) 6:13
Instrumental Jam 8:42
Stormy Monday 8:23
Jam I 6:14
Jam II Drunk Again 17:01
CD 2
Drinking Wine 8:22
Juma Jam 13:15
Summer Ham 4:29
Jimis Tune 4:38
Villanova Junction 10:23
Here Comes The Sun 4:49
Drinking Wine 6:12
Message To Love 2:16
Jam With Mitch 12:31
Stepping Stone 1:11
CD 3
Spanish Castle Magic 4:40
Foxy Lady 4:24
Lover Man 5:16
Getting My Heart Back Together Again 10:10
Message To Love 5:09
Ezy Ryder 4:31
Machine Gun 10:02
Room Full Of Mirrors 3:59
Hey Baby 4:54
Villanova Junction 1:49
Drum Solo 4:28
Freedom 5:46
Star Spangled Banner 3:00
Purple Haze 5:21
Voodoo Child (Slight Return) 8:37

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