Monday, June 17, 2019

Portrait of Al Kooper


My new portrait of my old friend, musician Al Kooper, in celebration of his 75th birthday this year. This is now available as a large, high quality, limited edition (20), signed print.
Al Kooper, a songwriter ("This Diamond Ring", "I Can't Quit Her", etc), record producer and musician, known for organizing The Blues Project and Blood, Sweat & Tears, providing studio support for Bob Dylan when he went electric (including playing the memorable organ on "Like A Rolling Stone"), and bringing together guitarists Mike Bloomfield and Stephen Stills to record the Super Session album. In the 1970's he became a successful recording artist, manager and producer, notably recording Lynyrd Skynyrd's first three albums. He's also had a successful solo career, touring and performing live concerts and writing music for film soundtracks and TV shows.


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  1. Al Kooper says they only went on a "brief promotional tour" before he was booted from BS&T. So this really is a rare show indeed with the original line-up exist.
    Al Kooper - You've Made Me So Very Happy
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZGGx4Nqrr8

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