I lived in Putney for a year in the early 90s and MM had a residency at the Half Moon, on the first Tuesday of every month. I saw them 12 times on the spin. Many years later I got to play with excellent bassist Robin Clayton (featured in this clip) and gave him a copy of this performance which I had salvaged from an old VHS tape. He said his kids saw his then-slim frame and took the piss mercilessly.
There were so many music venues in London of the 70s,80s ,where you can watch a decent band for next to nothing; where I lived, it was Paz at the Kensington ,Olympia on Sundays,Bepop at the Bull's head,Jazz night on Wednesday, at the Phoenix, Cavendish Sq.Great times!
Saw them live in Bath in the early 80”s,can’t remember the exact year but they were off the charts amazing. That night will stay with me for ever. Truly fab Jazz outfit that didn’t, don’t get the recognition they deserve.
So many people here posting their memories of seeing this band live - so I'm going to shamelessly ask - doesn't anyone have any bootlegs? Not the sort of thing I normally chase - but the studio albums don't do this band the credit they deserve. The albums were always reined in and commercial - but live they used to kick ass, they would absolutely fly, it was a joy to hear and a joy to watch. It would be a real shame if this wasn't captured anywhere. I was a regular watching this band through the 80s, when Noel McCalla was on vocals. Pete Jacobsen (keys), Neal Wilkinson (drums) and Trevor Barry (bass). What a band.
absolutley brilliant memories of a back street pub in west bridgeford nottingham that always had mm coming,watched out for the posters,checked the papers,saw them 5 times,best music ever.i was at th time a jazz funk dj in notts but would miss a night to see them.they all signed my'slipstream lp',including tessa niles,the vocalists who just joined.miss them days.always on my compilations ,even now.dave
Beautiful, the very best jazz funk and live too, this live version beats the studio recorded version I think. They were feeling it on this performance, I have watched it about 100 times, it's like fine champagne in music form, such talent.
Remember going to see them play at The Half Moon pub in Putney must have been about 1983 i was 15!! with my school friend at the time Patrick Clahar who became a talented jazz saxaphone player himself ahh memories......
I saw them in JAFFA's the Horseshoe Tottenham Ct Road in 1982, in the Jazz Room. Throughout their performance the crowds were too indulged in dancing to the Jazz, at the end of their performance they both thanked us all for showing " a true appreciation of thier music". Never forget that. From their Album "Badness"
I well remember them from the 80's. Saw Jim Mullen playing with Elaine Delmar's excellent quintet at the Brecon Jazz fest last w/e. Jim's still going strong!
My husband and I happened upon Morrisseey Mullen in the mid-80s when we were living in London, at a cruddy pub in Kentish Town, called the Bull something. We can't remember. Saw them there several times and also at the 100 Club on Oxford St. They were amazing. We still remember their gigs vividly and often tell friends about them. Only have one tape, tho -- This Must Be the Place. They electrified the room. Great music.
Fantastic! Never saw Critch with them live. I became hooked when I heard the best of British Jazz funk album featuring Slipstream and managed to catch up with Dick and Jim on a number of occasions since in various bands. I have very fond memories and still try to see Jim when he's in the area. They deserve much respect and Dick is sadly missed.
Saw them play live at the then hammersmith odeon back in 80s. They were supporting another artist bob james i think. Bumped into jim mullen in the pub just around the corner before the gig. Great memories of a truly magical time in the british jazz-funk era. God i miss it. And my hair. Thanks for posting.
To Flashaaahaaah - Sir, you are so right. Dick Morrissey, who I knew well when he was alive, was a true gentleman and one of British jazz's greatest assets. I learned a vast amount about playing just by watching and listening to him - I owe him a tremendous amount! A posthumous knighthood sounds a wonderful idea, even though I doubt if a knighthood would have ever crossed his mind. Dick, you were, and are, a true jazz hero - Thank you for the music.
Used to go and see them at The Cricketers, Kennington Oval. Fantastic band. Great memories. I recently saw Jim Mullen at Ronnie Scotts and managed to talk with him outside afterwards. What a lovely fella. Big respect
Faultless. Just brings a smile to my face even after the decades since I first heard this. Come on. M. Aldevis Tibaldi Put a band like this together please.
The Torrington, ah yes what memories. I had to move from North London to Northampton with a job, but travelled down to Finchley every sunday for the bands. Saw Dick with If from their very early days until the inevitable first major change of personnel about 1973. These guys were the absolutely finest live musicians who engaged with their audience and always performed at their best. No effects, no lightshows, no gimmicks, just fantastic music with feeling. Sadly such bands no longer exist, replaced by studio music created by electronica and relatively talentless individuals. If it sounds like I'm a grumpy old git it's probably because I am, but I will never forget or stop playing this and similar music which remains the very best and timeless.
@@juneron 1973 wow. Think it was @ 1981 I saw them play at the Torrington Arms and many other London venues around that time. Couple of quid entrance fee. Always amazed by the performances. Take me back.
This group was in era when we switched slightly to over produced disco to realized that real people ,playing real instruments. Very lucky to see the in my local theatre in maidstone. Came out of it then I think jazz fusion came into it's own.will never forget
So many great musos came up through the ranks of the MM band. The best band was probably the one that followed this one, with a different drummer, Tony Beard and bassist John McKenzie, plus Carol Kenyon on vocals.
Wow....159 likes and no dislikes but what kind of idiot could dislike this. I am honoured to see these Guy's play on many occasion although generally not as this band. Dick had the greatest empathy of any performer I have ever known. He was a great virtuoso but also seemed to have a feel of what the audience wanted.
Respond to this video... I remember I first heard MM on Sounds Of Jazz on Radio 2 with Peter Clayton in the late 70s. They were live in the Maida Vale studio. Been a fan ever since.
They look like some shitty pub band but my god could they play.Wicked British Jazz Funk and very underrated. In those days this type of music did'nt get the airplay it deserved.
A posthumous knighthood for Dick is the least he deserves. OBEs for Jim and Critch too. Why can't we have a Prime Minister who appreciates the Arts? Suppose they don't put millions into tory party funds - that might be it!
Jazz funk was one big happy family. Spyro gyra ,bob James herb alpert ,atmosphere, azymuth loved it
Dick Morrissey and Jim Mullen pulled together a FANTASTIC band and delivered a beautiful sound!!!
Half Moon Putney
I lived in Putney for a year in the early 90s and MM had a residency at the Half Moon, on the first Tuesday of every month. I saw them 12 times on the spin. Many years later I got to play with excellent bassist Robin Clayton (featured in this clip) and gave him a copy of this performance which I had salvaged from an old VHS tape. He said his kids saw his then-slim frame and took the piss mercilessly.
There were so many music venues in London of the 70s,80s ,where you can watch a decent band for next to nothing; where I lived, it was Paz at the Kensington ,Olympia on Sundays,Bepop at the Bull's head,Jazz night on Wednesday, at the Phoenix, Cavendish Sq.Great times!
Saw them live in Bath in the early 80”s,can’t remember the exact year but they were off the charts amazing. That night will stay with me for ever. Truly fab Jazz outfit that didn’t, don’t get the recognition they deserve.
So many people here posting their memories of seeing this band live - so I'm going to shamelessly ask - doesn't anyone have any bootlegs? Not the sort of thing I normally chase - but the studio albums don't do this band the credit they deserve. The albums were always reined in and commercial - but live they used to kick ass, they would absolutely fly, it was a joy to hear and a joy to watch. It would be a real shame if this wasn't captured anywhere. I was a regular watching this band through the 80s, when Noel McCalla was on vocals. Pete Jacobsen (keys), Neal Wilkinson (drums) and Trevor Barry (bass). What a band.
I don't know if "Happy Hour " was/is a bootleg, but I have a copy...let me know.
@@starfish370 isn't Happy Hour a studio album?
saw these guys most weeks at the Hal moon putney in the early 80's they were almost the house band
Me too! Especially with Noel McCalla, great nights
@@knobend me too a few times back in 1982, my son now lives 100m from there
Me too. Also used to catch them at a jazz pub in Rayners Lane, Harrow.
Live jazz often better than studio versions. It’s all about improvisation. 4 years since my last comment. Stunning.
I saw Jim live last night...still swinging fantastic music.
I recorded with Dick...RIP mate. Magic guys.
If were a great band
absolutley brilliant memories of a back street pub in west bridgeford nottingham that always had mm coming,watched out for the posters,checked the papers,saw them 5 times,best music ever.i was at th time a jazz funk dj in notts but would miss a night to see them.they all signed my'slipstream lp',including tessa niles,the vocalists who just joined.miss them days.always on my compilations ,even now.dave
The Cricketers was a good place to see them.
Beautiful, the very best jazz funk and live too, this live version beats the studio recorded version I think. They were feeling it on this performance, I have watched it about 100 times, it's like fine champagne in music form, such talent.
great to see some live fooyage of this band who i was a fan of back in the day
Remember going to see them play at The Half Moon pub in Putney must have been about 1983 i was 15!! with my school friend at the time Patrick Clahar who became a talented jazz saxaphone player himself ahh memories......
I saw them in JAFFA's the Horseshoe Tottenham Ct Road in 1982, in the Jazz Room. Throughout their performance the crowds were too indulged in dancing to the Jazz, at the end of their performance they both thanked us all for showing " a true appreciation of thier music". Never forget that. From their Album "Badness"
The best dancers in London at the time were at Jaffas
I well remember them from the 80's. Saw Jim Mullen playing with Elaine Delmar's excellent quintet at the Brecon Jazz fest last w/e. Jim's still going strong!
Awesome ... can't get enough of this! And especially the electric piano makes the day - every time :)
Off to see the legacy band tonight, can’t wait. Saw them at The Stables in Milton Keynes in the early 80’s, think I’m gonna cry 😭
My husband and I happened upon Morrisseey Mullen in the mid-80s when we were living in London, at a cruddy pub in Kentish Town, called the Bull something. We can't remember. Saw them there several times and also at the 100 Club on Oxford St. They were amazing. We still remember their gigs vividly and often tell friends about them. Only have one tape, tho -- This Must Be the Place. They electrified the room. Great music.
This is all i live for, nothing else matters.
Exquisite... one of my favourite Jazz Funk tracks.
Fantastic! Never saw Critch with them live. I became hooked when I heard the best of British Jazz funk album featuring Slipstream and managed to catch up with Dick and Jim on a number of occasions since in various bands. I have very fond memories and still try to see Jim when he's in the area. They deserve much respect and Dick is sadly missed.
Thanks. Amazing. Saw them in Cork in 1991.
Saw them play live at the then hammersmith odeon back in 80s. They were supporting another artist bob james i think. Bumped into jim mullen in the pub just around the corner before the gig. Great memories of a truly magical time in the british jazz-funk era. God i miss it. And my hair. Thanks for posting.
I saw them at the Torrington North Finchley circa 1983/4. Wonderful atmosphere. Happy memories
To Flashaaahaaah - Sir, you are so right. Dick Morrissey, who I knew well when he was alive, was a true gentleman and one of British jazz's greatest assets. I learned a vast amount about playing just by watching and listening to him - I owe him a tremendous amount! A posthumous knighthood sounds a wonderful idea, even though I doubt if a knighthood would have ever crossed his mind. Dick, you were, and are, a true jazz hero - Thank you for the music.
Used to go and see them at The Cricketers, Kennington Oval. Fantastic band. Great memories. I recently saw Jim Mullen at Ronnie Scotts and managed to talk with him outside afterwards. What a lovely fella. Big respect
This is fantastic and first saw them at TOTS Southend on see summer 81 on tues jazz funk night....WONDERFUL
Faultless. Just brings a smile to my face even after the decades since I first heard this.
Come on. M. Aldevis Tibaldi Put a band like this together please.
I saw these as a support band to Level 42, at hammershih Palais.... in 83....
Cathcart Greenock tune. Early eighties. Superb.
Torrington North Finchley sometime when I could remember stuff
The Torrington, ah yes what memories. I had to move from North London to Northampton with a job, but travelled down to Finchley every sunday for the bands. Saw Dick with If from their very early days until the inevitable first major change of personnel about 1973. These guys were the absolutely finest live musicians who engaged with their audience and always performed at their best. No effects, no lightshows, no gimmicks, just fantastic music with feeling. Sadly such bands no longer exist, replaced by studio music created by electronica and relatively talentless individuals. If it sounds like I'm a grumpy old git it's probably because I am, but I will never forget or stop playing this and similar music which remains the very best and timeless.
@@juneron 1973 wow. Think it was @ 1981 I saw them play at the Torrington Arms and many other London venues around that time. Couple of quid entrance fee. Always amazed by the performances. Take me back.
seriously though, that was awesome
British jazz funk at its best
This group was in era when we switched slightly to over produced disco to realized that real people ,playing real instruments.
Very lucky to see the in my local theatre in maidstone.
Came out of it then I think jazz fusion came into it's own.will never forget
So many great musos came up through the ranks of the MM band. The best band was probably the one that followed this one, with a different drummer, Tony Beard and bassist John McKenzie, plus Carol Kenyon on vocals.
Dear Dick was such a wonderfully rhythmic player.
Everything he played had swing.
Magnificent.
Wow....159 likes and no dislikes but what kind of idiot could dislike this. I am honoured to see these Guy's play on many occasion although generally not as this band. Dick had the greatest empathy of any performer I have ever known. He was a great virtuoso but also seemed to have a feel of what the audience wanted.
i have their LP intacked. tnx4posting
John Critchenson, One of my faves
Brit funk days!!yes,LOTW,Beggar&Co,Freeze,Second Image,of course MM!!
Anyone know where Robbie Vincent is?
kent ;)
Amazing band, great post 3.28 the first few notes
Respond to this video... I remember I first heard MM on Sounds Of Jazz on Radio 2 with Peter Clayton in the late 70s. They were live in the Maida Vale studio. Been a fan ever since.
3:52 - a very young looking Jim Mullen doing, as always, a perfect solo - shame it fades out towards the end of it.
Thanks for posting.
@broomyUK Jim Mullen used to play with Paz also.
Dick such a legend....
@halosolider i used to go every tuesday to the half moon in putney to see them
RIP Critch
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I miss Peter (no slight on this pianist)
They look like some shitty pub band but my god could they play.Wicked British Jazz Funk and very underrated. In those days this type of music did'nt get the airplay it deserved.
A posthumous knighthood for Dick is the least he deserves. OBEs for Jim and Critch too. Why can't we have a Prime Minister who appreciates the Arts? Suppose they don't put millions into tory party funds - that might be it!