Original Yes vocalist Jon Anderson, who hasn’t sung with the band since 2008, found a perfect band to perform the Yes catalog with—The Band Geeks, a group of New York-based musicians who caught his attention by creating letter-perfect video re-creations of Yes music during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following “True”, 2024’s release of new music with The Band Geeks, Anderson put out this splendid live album of Yes classics with the band. The playing is flawless—guitarist Andy Graziano, bassist Richie Castellano, and keyboardist Christopher Clark stand out for their interpretations of the parts originally played by Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Rick Wakeman/Tony Kaye, respectively. This two-CD set also comes with film of the concert (on DVD in this set).
With crystal-clear production by Castellano, pieces like “Awaken” and “Close to the Edge” are pitch perfect, and Anderson has lost none of his vocal power in his 80s. A wonderful gift for fans of classic Yes.
The Fat Angel Sings 