RSD21. At the Village Gate is a live album by jazz guitarist Larry Coryell, “The Godfather of Fusion”. Recorded on January 21 and 22, 1971 at the Village Gate in New York City, it was originally released by Vanguard Records. Sadly, far too few people know of this album as its distribution was limited at the time. It’s a record that was recorded so well that it could easily be considered a live studio release, and one that never fails to open eyes or expand horizons. It’s interesting to note that Larry’s wife sings for the first time on this outing and that’s his son featured on the album jacket. At The Village Gate was his first live album.