One of our favorite gigs was the annual outdoor concerts we played for many years at the Fall Festival at St. Paul’s School in Westwood, CA. In 2007 and 2008 we hired recordist Robbin David to capture these gigs on digital, never suspecting they might be some of Bobby D’s last recordings. They also turned out to be some of his best. (Bobby D passed away a month after the 10.11.08 gig.) "Down in history, baby" at the end of "I Got You, I Feel Good" are the last words he recorded.
All the music here was recorded live and most of it was also mixed live. There are glitches here and there and occasional wind noise in the mics: things you'd expect on an outdoor live gig. Sometimes, a solo wasn't cued up properly. But it's all very real, and showcases Bobby's enormous talents, as well as those of the band. Here are the lineups:
10.13.07* Bobby D: Drums and Lead Vocals, Zuri: Lead and Backing Vocals, Ron Wilkerson: Keyboards, Key Bass and Backing Vocals, Tony Mathews: Guitar, Bubbles Huff: Baritone and Alto Sax, Chuck Johnson: Tenor Sax and Flute, James "Smitty" Smith, Trumpet and Flugelhorn.
10.11.08** Bobby D: Drums and Lead Vocals, Zuri: Lead and Backing Vocals, Ron Wilkerson: Keyboards, Key Bass and Backing Vocals, Tony Mathews: Guitar, Bubbles Huff: Baritone and Alto Sax, Chuck Johnson: Tenor Sax and Flute, TobySmith, Trumpet and Flugelhorn.
