Song Review: Trey Anastasio Band & Friends – “Express Yourself” (Live, Nov. 6, 2023)
As the Trey Anastasio Band dug deep into the groove of “Express Yourself,” guest vocalist Alecia Chakour of the Tedeschi Trucks Band took over for the titular bandleader to deliver a shudder-worthy couple of lines.
The group was performing at the Nov. 6 celebration of life for former TAB saxophonist James Casey, who died in August, and released this number on pro-shot video.“Express Yourself” is little more than a vamp, and Anastasio sounded hoarse, but the rhythm and horn sections; Chakour; and Jennifer Hartswick, who also took a turn on the mic, added some much-needed special sauce to the mix.
