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My favorite Jams in no particular order
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On the Road: 10-19-02 Portland, OROn the Road: 10-19-02 Portland, OR by The String Cheese Incident
When SCI jams, and boy these guys sure can jam, the music takes over the band. When listening to this album it's sometimes hard to believe humans are creating the music, thats how great it is.
On the RoadOn the Road by Traffic
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Phenominal progressive rock jams. Stevie Winwood is a true prodigy.
Slip, Stitch and PassSlip, Stitch and Pass by Phish
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Some of Phish's phinest live work. Best version of "Mike's Song" ever.
Fillmore East: April 1971Fillmore East: April 1971 by Grateful Dead
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My personal favorite album of all time. This is the Grateful Dead at their very best, and thats quite a statement! Check out St. Stephen on disc 3, it's out of this world
Live Phish Vol. 13: 10/31/94, Glens Falls Civic Center, Glens Falls, New YorkLive Phish Vol. 13: 10/31/94, Glens Falls Civic Center, Glens Falls, New York by Phish
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With the exception of the Beatles covers, this album has some truly phenominal jams. The "Divided Sky" on disc 1 honestly changed the way I looked at music, it's positively mind blowing.
The Allman Brothers at Fillmore EastThe Allman Brothers at Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band
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The Allman Brothers revolutionised the way people would look at rock for years to come. They could really jam!
Turn It Out (Reissue)Turn It Out (Reissue)
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Fantastic mix of funk and jazz with some great live stuff thrown in. John Scofield sits in for some mind blowing guitar jams.
HooterollHooteroll by Jerry Garcia
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Jerry Garcia and Howard Wales, two musical Gods creating one great jazz and funk infused jam album.
Panic in the StreetsPanic in the Streets by Widespread Panic
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This album instantly turned Michael Houser into one of my favorite guitar players and Panic into one of my favorite jam bands!
Jerry Garcia BandJerry Garcia Band by Jerry Garcia Band
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This album is The Jerry Garcia Band at their best. Jerry and the Band really knew what it meant to JAM!
In-A-Gadda-Da-VidaIn-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by Iron Butterfly
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Another great Progressive rock band that showcases some fabulous jamming and great talent
Live at Ludlow Garage 1970Live at Ludlow Garage 1970 by The Allman Brothers Band
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This Allman Brothers show was, in my opinion, just as good as the famous Fillmore East Concert. This show was just a lot more bluesy and jam infused. Check out the 45 minute Mountain Jam on disc 2!
Warts and All, Vol. 2Warts and All, Vol. 2 by moe.
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moe. is one of the best jam bands in the scene today. This particular album is the best sample of the unbelievable chemistry that exists in moe.
UFO TofuUFO Tofu by Béla Fleck & The Flecktones
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Bela Fleck and the Flecktones are simply overflowing with talent. Jazz and Bluegrass are an interesting combination but in the end are totally out of this world!
Live at the Wetlands (Dig)Live at the Wetlands (Dig) by Robert Randolph & Family Band
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Robert Randolph and the Family Band have created a musical masterpiece with this. Fresh and original this blues, rock, and jazz inspired album will definitely get you moving!
Jimi Hendrix: Live At BerkeleyJimi Hendrix: Live At Berkeley by Jimi Hendrix
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When Jimi jams on guitar it's like listening to a god. He made any show come alive with his phenominal ability on guitar.
The Central Park ConcertThe Central Park Concert by Dave Matthews Band
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I'm not much of a Dave fan anymore but this album was phenominal. It features great extended versions of some of Dave's classics plus a tasty Cortez the Killer on disc 3 with Warren Haynes!
Electric LadylandElectric Ladyland by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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Jimi's finest studio work in my opinion. It is way more bluesy than the rest of his work, plus the guitar on this album will blow your mind!
Keystone Encores, Vol. 1Keystone Encores, Vol. 1 by Merl Saunders
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Another great Side Trip by Jerry Garcia. What jam ability!
April 21, 2002 - Atlanta, GA: On the RoadApril 21, 2002 - Atlanta, GA: On the Road by String Cheese Incident
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The energy in this show was just phenominal. String Cheese is clearly one of the greatest jam bands of all time. Plus check out the cover of the Allman Brother's "Aint Wasting Time No More"!