Seattle-based film director and friend Kristian St. Clair is one of those tireless record hunters and explorers who keep bringing new (and old) music to our attention. He has directed a full length documentary on big band jazz leader Gary McFarland and is currently completing a major documentary on the life and times of producer Jack Nitzsche. Closer to home, he has helped us with countless Fretboard Journal video recordings over the years. (We’re also planning a collaborative project or two with him, all of which we know you’ll love.)
Recently, Kristian has been working with jazz legend Chuck Mahaffay’s estate, where they discovered a treasure trove of unreleased clips. These 1960s daytime Seattle TV recordings may seem odd, but for guitarists they’re truly amazing: Here are musicians Larry Coryell and Ralph Towner’s first professional performances. (Coryell worked for Mahaffay’s band The Individuals by age 19; Towner served as his replacement.)
Enjoy these rare, early clips featuring two distinctly different sizes of jazz guitar.
ICYMI: Nels Cline interviewed Ralph Towner for the 39th issue of the FJ. Read it here and don’t forget to subscribe to our reader-supported magazine.
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