【Digest】Lowell George / Meters Jam

Lowell George (Little Feat): The approximately 20-minute jam recording by The Meters, a pillar of New Orleans funk (commonly known as “Meters Jam” or “Lowell George / Meters Jam”), is a top-tier, rare studio session that stands as a symbol of the golden age of Southern rock and funk in the 1970s and has gone down in rock history. Here, we’ll provide a detailed explanation of the background, content, and musical highlights of this recording. ------------------------------ ## 1. Background of the Session * Recording Period: Circa 1973–1974 * Location: The legendary “Sea-Saint Studios” in New Orleans * Origin: It is believed to have been recorded during sessions for—or around the time of—the production of The Meters’ 1974 funk masterpiece, *[Rejuvenation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowell_George)*. Lowell George was close friends with the members of The Meters and appeared as a guest slide guitarist on the album’s signature track, “Just Kissed My Baby.” This approximately 20-minute-long jam emerged naturally as an extension of those studio sessions, with the musicians blending their respective musical roots. ## 2. Structure of the Recording and Highlights While a shorter, officially released version titled “Meters Jam” (approx. 6 minutes) exists, the collector’s recording (bootleg, etc.)—famous among enthusiasts as the “20-minute jam”—is documented as a medley of multiple sections and songs, or as a cohesive, flowing improvisation. * Versatile New Orleans Funk: Zigaboo Modernist’s second-line drums, with their masterful use of “tame,” and George Porter Jr.’s undulating bass lay the foundation for a superb groove. * A Back-and-Forth Between Slide Guitar and Cutting: Lowell George’s signature [smooth, long-sustained slide guitar](https://strangelove-records.com/?pid=173856177)—heavily processed with a compressor—and the sharply pared-down, cutting guitar of The Meters’ Leo Nosenteri deliver a perfect interplay. * Vocal Jam (Improvisation): More than just instrumental performance, Lowell George’s soulful vocals and the Meters’ backing vocals intertwine in a funky way, as if weaving the lyrics on the spot. ## 3. Historical Significance This recording captures the moment when Little Feat’s “LA-style laid-back swamp rock” and The Meters’ “raw, authentic New Orleans funk” fused perfectly amid the studio’s electric atmosphere. This was a period when Little Feat themselves were deepening their fascination with New Orleans music, as evidenced by their classic album *Dixie Chicken*, and this 20-minute jam serves as an extremely valuable document proving “just how much they resonated musically with one another at that time.” ------------------------------ ################################## When You Just Want to Listen to George Harrison's Live Performances, Demos, and Outtakes https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLITcNeSThWDs ################################## Thank you for watching! I create “bootleg-style” videos, but I do not sell them under any circumstances. Since the cover art is generated by AI, slight variations in facial expressions are unavoidable. If this bothers you, I suggest turning off the video and simply enjoying the precious recordings themselves. After all, these are free, so I hope you’ll set aside such minor details and simply enjoy the performances of these legendary musicians. If there are any shows you’d like to see, musicians you’d like to hear, or specific eras you’re interested in, please let me know. I’ll prioritize uploading them. Email address: mv335@yahoo.co.jp Poor sound quality.”... We will immediately block anyone who has such a lack of respect for the valuable sound recordings made by TAPERs from all over the world. Please do not come to this channel! ※If you’d be so kind, I’d love it if you could leave timestamps in the comments section—in the format “XX:XX [Song Title or Highlight]”—for song transitions and recommended scenes in the archived concert videos I’ve been uploading! Of course, it would be great if you could do this for every song! I’ll be sure to include the timestamps you provide in the video description and other sections. 🙇‍♂️ ##################################### ご覧いただきありがとうございます。 Youtubeチャンネル、チャンネル登録よろしくおねがいします。 Please subscribe to our Youtube channel. 👇👇👇 ◆◆Management Channel◆◆ ❶Vintage Rock Vault（70’s ROCK, RYCOODER、DAVIDLINDLEY etc） https://www.youtube.com/@chiidang4-ud8ne ❷Rare Footage and Music（Allan H . 70's ROCK) https://www.youtube.com/@odabiz ❸ Rare Live Music: VIG-O-TONE(PMG, M.Brecker, Sco, Allan H, T.WILLIAMS, G.Burton etc ) https://www.youtube.com/@VIG-O-TONE　 ❹Japanese 70s Rock & Jazz https://www.youtube.com/@chiidang3 ##############################

Added 16 Oct 2026