Jeff Beck / Tour 2015 Live in JAPAN (6CD with Bonus 1DVD Paper Sleeve)

"Tour 2015 -Live in Tokyo-" (2CD) XAVEL-SMS-054
◆Live at Zepp Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan – September 25, 2015
(Disc 1)
01. Intro
02. Even Odds
03. Hammerhead
04. You Know You Know
05. Stratus
06. Morning Dew
07. A Change Is Gonna Come
08. Yemin
09. Lonnie on the Move
10. Nine
11. Nadia
12. Little Wing
13. Cause We've Ended as Lovers
14. Superstition

(Disc 2)
01. Big Block
02. A Day in the Life
03. Corpus Christi Carol
04. Rollin' and Tumblin'
05. Going Down
Encore:
06. Danny Boy
07. The Thrill Is Gone
08. Outro

Bonus Tracks:
◆Soundcheck at Zepp Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan – September 25, 2015
09. Yemin
10. Danny Boy
11. Corpus Christi Carol
12. Lonnie on the Move
13. Little Wing
14. Going Down
15. Jam

This limited-edition 6-CD set captures Jeff Beck's entire three-show 2015 Japan tour with perfect audio quality—rivaling that of a stereo soundboard recording. It is the definitive release, featuring bonus tracks of the pre-show soundchecks included alongside the Tokyo and Osaka performances! While the XAVEL label previously released an IEM matrix recording from the 2014 Japan tour, significant advancements in equipment and mastering environments have since taken place. Consequently, the recordings from all three shows of the 2015 tour—as mentioned earlier—have achieved a whole new level of quality, sounding indistinguishable from a stereo soundboard recording! It is truly spectacular.
Furthermore, this set includes a pressed DVD featuring a complete recording of the Tokyo show shot from an excellent audience angle.
A gem of a collector's item utilizing exclusive, original master sources for both audio and video. This definitive edition comes as a 6-CD pressed set featuring beautiful coated paper jackets and a Japanese obi strip.

[September 25, 2015 – Tokyo Show]
The opening night of the 2015 Japan tour. Prior to the tour, reports circulated online that the band would be joined by Jimmy Hall—a singer renowned for his bluesy vocals—and would perform songs like "Morning Dew" and "Going Down," signaling a return to their roots. Fans—both old and new—arrived at the venue with high expectations. They were deeply moved by Jeff’s performance, delivered with his one-of-a-kind guitar tone, as he played a diverse setlist ranging from classic hits to Sam Cooke’s "A Change Is Gonna Come" and "The Thrill Is Gone" (dedicated to the late B.B. King). They surely headed home with their excitement and joy still running high. This release captures that memorable opening night in Tokyo with superb sound quality that rivals official live albums. This release features a masterful stereo mix that blends multiple IEM sources—each with unique mix balances used by drummer Jonathan Joseph, vocalist Jimmy Hall, and the mixing engineers—with a top-tier original audience recording. The result is flawless sound quality: perfectly separated guitars (Jeff in the left channel, Nicolas in the right), Jimmy’s vocals and Rhonda’s rich bass in the center, and Jonathan’s drums anchoring the low end with intense stereo separation. It represents the ultimate evolution of live recording, fusing the thick, powerful bass found only in premium audience sources with the crisp, articulate guitar definition unique to line recordings. Naturally, there is absolutely no intrusive audience noise, ensuring a stress-free listening experience you can enjoy for years to come. Every fan will undoubtedly be blown away by the overwhelming sound quality, which operates on a completely different level from any previously released Jeff Beck live recording. As a bonus, the disc includes seven additional tracks from the pre-show soundcheck, including "Going Down."

"Tour 2015 -Live in Yokohama-" (2CD) XAVEL-SMS-055
◆Live at Red Brick Warehouse, Yokohama, Japan – September 27, 2015
(Disc 1)
01. Intro
02. Loaded
03. Even Odds
04. You Know You Know
05. Morning Dew
06. A Change Is Gonna Come
07. Yemin
08. Lonnie on the Move
09. Nine
10. Nadia

(Disc 2)
01. Little Wing
02. Cause We've Ended as Lovers
03. Superstition
04. Big Block
05. Corpus Christi Carol
06. A Day in the Life
07. Rollin' and Tumblin'
Encore:
08. Danny Boy
09. Going Down
10. Outro

[Performance at Red Brick Warehouse, Yokohama – September 27, 2015]
This was the second show—and the middle date—of the 2015 Japan tour. Serving as the headliner for an outdoor festival, the band added "Loaded" to the opening of the set compared to the first night in Tokyo; however, three songs—"Hammerhead," "Stratus," and "The Thrill Is Gone"—were dropped from the lineup. While the Yokohama show might be considered slightly disappointing in terms of the sheer "quantity" of music performed, the "quality" of the performance was magnificent, arguably surpassing the Tokyo show. Despite it being a seated concert, the audience responded enthusiastically to anthems that transcend the boundaries of rock, such as "Little Wing" and "A Day in the Life." It was a stellar performance best described as a "pale blue flame burning bright against the serene backdrop of the bay." The sound quality is flawless; thanks to the crisp, open characteristics of an outdoor audience recording, the listener can experience a live sound that rivals—or even betters—that of the Tokyo performance. This recording delivers a perfectly balanced stereo sound that truly embodies the essence of the next-generation "Multi-IEM Matrix" live recording technique. We are incredibly proud of this release and highly recommend it—especially to fans who were unable to attend the concert in person!

"Tour 2015 -Live in Osaka-" (2CD) XAVEL-SMS-056
◆Live at Zepp Namba, Osaka, Japan – September 28, 2015
(Disc 1)
01. Intro
02. Even Odds
03. Hammerhead
04. You Know You Know
05. Stratus
06. Morning Dew
07. A Change Is Gonna Come
08. Yemin
09. Lonnie on the Move
10. Loaded
11. Nine
12. Nadia
13. Little Wing
14. Cause We've Ended as Lovers
15. Superstition
16. Big Block

(Disc 2)
01. A Day in the Life
02. Corpus Christi Carol
03. Rollin' and Tumblin'
04. Going Down
Encore:
05. Danny Boy
06. The Thrill Is Gone
07. Outro

Bonus Tracks;
◆Soundcheck at Zepp Namba, Osaka, Japan – September 28, 2015
08. Drums Soundcheck
09. Jam (Work Song / Same Thing)
10. Even Odds
11. Lonnie on the Move
12. Corpus Christi Carol
13. Nadia
14. Red House
15. Hammerhead
16. Cause We've Ended as Lovers
17. Superstition
18. Loaded

[Osaka Performance – September 28, 2015]
This recording captures the final show of the 2015 Japan tour. Although the tour consisted of only three dates, Jeff Beck and his rock-solid backing band delivered a truly remarkable performance—standing out even among his recent visits to Japan—that left the audience deeply moved. The final Osaka performance featured in this release captures the band—led by Jeff—playing at the top of their game, fueled by the passionate enthusiasm unique to Kansai audiences. It was a truly spectacular finale that capped off the tour in grand style; the setlist was the longest of the tour, adding "Loaded" to the standard Tokyo show lineup, and the performance was highlighted by Jimmy Hall collapsing to the floor, overcome with emotion during the climactic vocal peak of "A Change Is Gonna Come." The sound quality is absolutely flawless—so stunning that, were it not for the audible click track during "Loaded," one would unhesitatingly mistake it for a leaked stereo soundboard recording. Another major highlight of this release is the bonus material: the complete pre-show soundcheck (spanning 11 tracks) is included, offering the chance to hear a superb-sounding rendition of Jimi Hendrix's "Red House"—a song that was not performed during the actual tour shows!

DVD "Tour 2015 Film -Live in Tokyo-"
◆Live at Zepp Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan – September 25, 2015 (Total approx. 104 min. / EX-quality audience shot (original master), 2-camera mix / Audio: Multiple IEM matrix sources)
01. Intro
02. Even Odds
03. Hammerhead
04. You Know You Know
05. Stratus
06. Morning Dew
07. A Change Is Gonna Come
08. Yemin
09. Lonnie on the Move
10. Nine
11. Nadia
12. Little Wing
13. Cause We've Ended as Lovers
14. Superstition
15. Big Block
16. A Day in the Life
17. Corpus Christi Carol
18. Rollin' and Tumblin'
19. Going Down
Encore:
20. Danny Boy
21. The Thrill Is Gone
22. Outro

◇Personnel:
Jeff Beck (guitar)
Rhonda Smith (bass)
Jonathan Joseph (drums)
Nicolas Meier (guitar) & Jimmy Hall (vocals, harmonica)

DVD [Tokyo Performance: September 25, 2015]
This release features a complete recording of the memorable opening show of the 2015 Japan tour, captured in a highly engaging audience-shot video using two cameras. The footage primarily utilizes shots from the front row of the balcony, seamlessly intercut with close-ups from the middle of the main floor during key moments—such as guitar solos—creating a dynamic viewing experience that never grows dull. Free from the annoying visual obstructions (like the hands or heads of audience members in front) often found in audience recordings, it offers a stress-free viewing experience. Furthermore, the audio utilizes a superb multi-IEM matrix source—delivering sound quality so pristine, it is indistinguishable from a stereo soundboard recording. This definitive video release from the 2015 tour is a must-see for the discerning fan who truly appreciates quality. It has been nearly half a century since the Jeff Beck Group’s debut album, *Truth*. Enjoy—again and again—the extraordinary performance of this peerless guitarist, a legend who has left an indelible mark on music history and continues to evolve to this day.