AL KOOPERS'S BIRTHDAY BASH

Photo by Frank Beacham

Al Kooper reunited with members of The Blues Project, The Prisoners of 2nd Avenue and the Funky Faculty to celebrate his 65th birthday in style. Click here for an in-depth review of what was in store for a packed house at B.B. King's Nightclub in New York City on February 7, 2009.

Allen Bloomfield, Michael's brother, was invited on stage and presented the Michael Bloomfield signature Les Paul to guitarist Jimmy Vivino for the performance of two Bloomfield/Kooper classics.

Jimmy Vivino, with the Michael Bloomfield Signature Les Paul, transcends time with his blistering rendition of Albert's Shuffle! Photo by Frank Beacham, courtesy of Jimmy Vivino

The audience is mesmerized as Jimmy Vivino and Al Kooper

(in the overhead screen) hit a high note. Photos by Randy Bloomfield

Here's a link to a video of the band's performance of "Albert's Shuffle" and "Feelin' Groovy." Video by Jeff Vargon

Allen Bloomfield tells a story while holding the Bloomfield Signature guitar close to his heart.

Jimmy chuckles as Allen recounts his night of portraying Michael some 40 years ago.