Jam Chart for Roses Are Free (5 entries)
| Date | City | Timing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-03 | Uniondale, NY | 27:19 | An incredible jam emerges out of "Roses" proper, opening Set II in a historic and highly regarded show. The improvisational jam combines dark sentiments, ambient sounds, major mode playing, and groove-based action. Must-hear version which > to a strong "Piper." |
| 1999-12-31 | Big Cypress, FL | 35:03 | Launches into phenomenally intense improv almost from the start as it embarks on an at-times-breathtaking journey. Eventually grows dissonant before briefly regaining its feel-good vibe. |
| 2012-06-08 | Worcester, MA | 10:08 | A very nice melodic jam that turns dark develops as "Roses" proper is winding down. |
| 2025-07-03 | Boulder, CO | 8:45 | As if taking a deep breath from a huge "Tube", the band breaks from a banging rendition of the song, proper, and crashes into a powerful jam, featuring impassioned play from all four. Trey adds just enough by way of melodic variation, trilling, and sonic sustain before > for a mighty "Maze". |
| 2025-07-27 | Saratoga Springs, NY | 17:06 | The longest "Roses" since Cypress is another gem in the "Reprise Fest." Fish's driving play ensures this stays uptempo the whole time, before -> into "Tweezer Reprise". |
Jam chart versions are selected because of improvisational and other characteristics that distinguish these from typical versions of the song.
The jam chart team has highlighted some versions with a yellow background; these are the versions the team believes to be especially improvisational, or otherwise notable.
A purple date indicates that you were in attendance.
The jam chart team has highlighted some versions with a yellow background; these are the versions the team believes to be especially improvisational, or otherwise notable.
A purple date indicates that you were in attendance.
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