album · November 1, 2004

Pure Jerry: Lunt-Fontanne, New York City, October 31, 1987

Jerry Garcia Band

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This 2004 release documents a Halloween performance from 1987 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. It captures the Jerry Garcia Band in full flight, delivering a show rich in improvisation and exploration.

• The album was recorded on October 31, 1987, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. It was released in 2004 by Round Records as part of the 'Pure Jerry' series. The setlist includes covers and originals, showcasing the band's improvisational prowess.
• The performance captures the Jerry Garcia Band during a period of consistent touring in the late 1980s. This era followed Garcia's health struggles and marked a return to a regular performance schedule.
• The 'Pure Jerry' series aims to release archival live recordings from Jerry Garcia's various projects, offering fans unreleased material. This particular recording highlights the band's unique chemistry and song interpretations.

The Jerry Garcia Band was a rock band that was most known for their live performances and improvisational jams. They were active from the 1970s to the 1990s. In 1987, the band was in a transitional period, still touring extensively after Garcia's recovery from a diabetic coma.