This release presents the only recording of the sole Keith Richards appearance made to promote his solo album Crosseyed Heart; actually it happened on October 22^nd   when for the Jazz Foundation benefit. a Tribute to Merry Clayton was arranged at the Apollo Theatre in New York; here we have both songs played that night, as soundboard webcast   and audience recordings. The annual Great Night In Harlem is a fundraising event for the Jazz Foundation of America, dedicated to the support of ageing jazz and blues musicians who are not adequately supported in their retirement and often not even during their twilight playing years. During its 26-year history, invariably attracting a large roster of major artists to be involved with the Apollo spectacular, along with a dynamic selection of special guests who always turn up unexpectedly. This year, one of the shows special guests was Keith Richards who was there to dedicate his set to Merry Clayton, the backbone of one of the Rolling Stones best songs Gimme Shelter. The track was recorded between October and November, 1969 during sessions for the ‘Let It Bleed’ album with Merry as guest to give Mick Jagger s vocals a little more spiritual shove to the apocalyptic message and sound. Merry was involved in a shattering car accident in 2014 which resulted in a lengthy stay in hospital and due to further complications, later had both legs removed, but despite this turn of circumstances, she continues to work. Keith s choice of  Gimme Shelter  was, of course, in tribute to Merry but it wasn’t  the appearance by the Stone alone instead it featured also his usual touring track and own Keith composition Happy. Keith was  backed by his band, the Expensive Winos, a group made up of Ivan Neville, Waddy Wachtel, Willie Weeks (filling in for Charley Drayton) , Steve Jordan, Sarah Dash, Lisa Fischer and Bernard Fowler.      The soundboard versions are compressed as usual these days, the audience versions are at times more enjoyable. This release so is the only one to present these recordings which albeit not perfectly played, are nonetheless very interesting from a collector s point of view. Packaging is great with wonderful pictures both on the cover and front of disc.