At Fillmore East

by The Allman Brothers Band

Overview

Whereas most great live rock albums are about energy, At Fillmore East is like a great live jazz session, where the pleasure comes from the musicians' interaction and playing. The great thing about that is, the original album that brought the Allmans so much acclaim is as notable for its clever studio editing as it is for its performances. Producer Tom Dowd skillfully trimmed some of the performances down to relatively concise running time (edits later restored on the double-disc set The Fillmore Concerts), at times condensing several performances into one track. Far from being a sacrilege, this tactic helps present the Allmans in their best light, since even if the music isn't necessarily concise (three tracks run over ten minutes, with two in the 20-minute range), it does showcase the group's terrific instrumental interplay, letting each member (but particularly guitarist Duane and keyboardist/vocalist Gregg) shine. Even after the release of the unedited concerts, this original double album remains the pinnacle of the Allmans and Southern rock at its most elastic, bluesy, and jazzy. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/14/1997
Label:	Capricorn / Mercury / Pclc
UPC:	0731453126022
Rank:	68063

Tracks

1. Statesboro Blues
2. Done Somebody Wrong
3. Stormy Monday
4. You Don't Love Me
5. Hot 'Lanta
6. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
7. Whipping Post

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Allman Brothers Band   Primary Artist
Jai Johanny Johanson   Timbales,Congas,Drums,Percussion
Thom Doucette   Harmonica,Guest Artist
Butch Trucks   Drums,Timpani,Percussion
Gregg Allman   Keyboards,Organ,Piano,Vocals
Duane Allman   Guitar,Slide Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic)
Berry Oakley   Bass,Guitar (Bass),Bass (Electric)
Jaimoe   Drums,Percussion
Dickey Betts   Guitar,Vocals

Technical Credits

Larry Dahlstrom   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Aaron Baron   Audio Engineer,Engineer,Composer
Tom Dowd   Audio Production,Producer,Liner Notes
Butch Trucks   Composer
Aaron Walker   Composer
Morgan Robinson   Composer
Morris Levy   Composer
Luther Dixon   Composer
Duane Allman   Composer
Willie Cobbs   Composer
Dennis M. Drake   Mastering
Jim Marshall   Photography
Donovan Leitch   Composer
Joe Willie James   Composer
Clarence L. Lewis   Composer
Robert Kim Payne   Composer
Lether Dixon   Composer
William McTell   Composer
Willie C. Cobbs   Composer
Jaimoe J. Johanson   Composer
David C. Thomas   Composer
T-Bone Walker   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Sonny Boy Williamson II   Composer
Berry Oakley   Composer
Blind Willie McTell   Composer
Bo Diddley   Composer
King Curtis   Composer
Clarence Lewis   Composer
Jai Johanny Johanson   Composer
Elmore James   Composer
Muddy Waters   Composer
The Allman Brothers Band   Arranger
Curtis Ousley   Composer
Elvin Bishop   Composer
Donovan   Composer
Gregg Allman   Composer
Forrest Richard Betts   Composer
Jay Mark   Mixing
Dickey Betts   Composer
Richard Betts   Composer
V. Lee   Composer
Marshall Sehorn   Composer
McKinley Morganfield   Composer