Derek and the Dominos
Two of the jams date from a 18 June 1970 session at Apple Studio that marked the official formation of Eric Clapton's short-lived blues rock band Derek and the Dominos. Augmented by Harrison and guitarist Dave Mason, and produced by Phil Spector, the group recorded songs intended for their debut single that same day. Other tracks on "Apple Jam" include musical contributions from Billy Preston, Klaus Voormann, Ginger Baker, Gary Wright and Bobby Keys. Music critics have traditionally viewed the jams as dispensable next to the two LPs of songs. Some writers nevertheless recognise the disc's historical importance as a document of Derek and the Dominos' first recording session.