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2. In my humble opinion, yes.

Mon Feb 9, 2026, 02:06 PM

10 hrs ago

The improvisation and the the interplay between the musicians, at it's best was outstanding.

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In my humble opinion, yes. Daigan 10 hrs ago #2

Saw them perform in Eugene, Oregon Zambero 9 hrs ago #12

You know what Grateful Dead fans say when they run out of weed... EYESORE 9001 10 hrs ago #3

I could never place... 2naSalit 10 hrs ago #4

Definitely a jazz influence along with the blues and bluegrass Quiet Em 10 hrs ago #5

Agree. "When Phil was on, the band was on". LuckyCharms 9 hrs ago #7

Absolutely No ProfessorGAC 9 hrs ago #8

Have a listen to this, Professor... LuckyCharms 9 hrs ago #11

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+1 LuckyCharms 7 hrs ago #15

My answer to the question would be NO. chouchou 5 hrs ago #16

Well... LuckyCharms 3 hrs ago #17

You're making me wish that I was more intelligent in music theory... LuckyCharms 2 hrs ago #19