Sunday Cinema | Taj Mahal Guest Spots

Veteran musician Taj Mahal announced this week the cancellation of all of his scheduled concerts planned for June and July. In a statement Mahal stated a need to rest and recharge in order to return to touring in August. We’re all wishing the best for Taj and hope the brief hiatus from the road results in many more years of live performances from the legendary artist. For a taste of Taj Mahal live on stage, today’s Sunday Cinema looks at the man joining his peers and admirers as a guest frontman.

[Photo by Sterling Munksgard]

The guitarist is currently scheduled to return to the road with The Taj Mahal Trio on August 18 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In the videos below, Mahal joins the likes of Widespread Panic, The Allman Brothers Band, Umphrey’s McGee, Eric Clapton, Gregg Allman and more. Watch The Maestro at work below as we wish him a speedy and full recovery.
Widespread Panic “Early in the Morning Blues” -Phoenix, Arizona June 27, 2000:



Umphrey’s McGee “She Caught The Katy” -Summer Camp Music Festival May 26, 2013 (also featuring guitarist Luther Dickinson):



The Allman Brothers Band “Leavin’ Trunk” -The Beacon Theater NYC March 9, 2009:



Wynton Marsalis, Eric Clapton & Taj Mahal “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” -the ‘Play The Blues’ Marsalis/Clapton concert:



Jack Johnson “Further On Down The Road” -Kokua Festival 2010:



Gregg Allman “Statesboro Blues”: