| Author | Message | ||
| chuckc
Member Username: chuckc Post Number: 99 Registered: 7-2004 |
Thought this was an interesting alliance, Jimmy J. with Terry Bozzio. Mostly drum stuff which is pretty bizarre, but a few good shots of Jimmy and his 5 string Alembic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR3KWRDK3_U&feature=relmfu | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 10794 Registered: 5-2002 |
Cool! | ||
| jimmyj
Advanced Member Username: jimmyj Post Number: 391 Registered: 8-2008 |
This is another fine mess I've gotten myself into! Ha! Just kidding. It's a blast playing with Terry and Alex in their "Out Band", a couple unique musical voices there. I hope to do it again sometime. (The music is not all drum solos...) Jimmy J | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 2249 Registered: 10-2003 |
Neat-o! | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1901 Registered: 11-2004 |
Do you think he has enough drums? LOL | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 5175 Registered: 7-2004 |
Sweet! Reminds me of Grateful Dead "Space", especially the first few minutes. Jimmy, ever get into the Dead? Bill, tgo | ||
| jimmyj
Advanced Member Username: jimmyj Post Number: 392 Registered: 8-2008 |
Bill (tgo), It seems I was in a slightly different musical orbit back in the day and never really got to know the Dead. But I recognize that gang as innovators on many levels including high-end audio, live sound and (duh) Alembic instruments. Some very creative folks involved with that group including our own Ron W. The band linked above has many sections of free improvisation in their "songs" and the posted video begins after we had played the first "head" (jazz lingo for the first melody). From what I understand about the Dead, they too would go on long musical adventures. If you do this often as a band you are bound to reach some interesting and unexpected places. Sometimes it takes a while to get there, and some nights are more productive than others, but that's what makes it fun to follow the band. Jimmy J | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 5177 Registered: 7-2004 |
Jimmy: In an interview many years ago, IIRC, Jerry Garcia described it saying that when you go diving for pearls sometimes you come up with clams. Bill, tgo | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 1235 Registered: 10-2006 |
I think that was Weir, Bill. Nice stuff, Jimmy! And if you want to explore the Dead a bit, deadlists.com has huge numbers of their shows available for streaming and/or downloading; pick a year, pick a date, and take off! YouTube has some whole shows as well. Peter | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 5178 Registered: 7-2004 |
Peter: I originally thought it was Weir too, but I wanted to confirm it and the only info I could find on the net attributed it to Garcia. Bill, tgo | ||
| eddievig
New Username: eddievig Post Number: 2 Registered: 4-2009 |
Jimmy, Is there a central place on the web (website, Facebook, etc?)where you post your gig calendar? I've looked, but haven't found anything... I'd love to catch you when I'm traveling, or maybe even here at home in New Orleans. Best, Ed Vigueira | ||
| jimmyj
Advanced Member Username: jimmyj Post Number: 394 Registered: 8-2008 |
Ed, Thanks for asking but no, I have no web presence beyond the Alembic Club and rare posts in a couple other forums. Keeping a low profile (or maybe NO profile) works for me. Jimmy J | ||
| briant
Senior Member Username: briant Post Number: 620 Registered: 12-2004 |
I officially dig that. Good stuff. | ||
| mb94952
Junior Username: mb94952 Post Number: 24 Registered: 8-2010 |
I know there's this guy named Jimmy J who wants to keep a low profile. I respect that, but I can't contain my feelings. If I could play like anyone, it's you, Jimmy. Your soul soars through you like lightning and out come these absolutely beautiful melodies that literally bring tears to my eyes. Not to mention you have the best tone, ever. I live near the Mothership and have had the honor of going there a few times. Mica and I both agree that you seem to always play just the right notes. If you ever give lessons, I'd save up for them. Thanks for making my days brighter when I listen to Flim and Holdsworth. I can't stop listening to Tricycle and At The Hop. OK, get back to work everyone. Nothing to see here... | ||
| jimmyj
Senior Member Username: jimmyj Post Number: 426 Registered: 8-2008 |
Well, thanks for the kind words brother Mikey. It's always nice to hear from people who enjoy something you've played or some music you've been a part of. As it turns out, any style of music has the ability to reach somebody. Every band I've ever played with has followers. I'm often surprised when somebody will single out an album I worked on many years ago, maybe only once with that Artist, as their favorite thing ever. That's the fun of it. That's the power of music! I don't teach because I don't know what I'm doing. Ha! Just follow your ears, play as much as you can, and make yourself and others happy. What could be better? Jimmy J | ||
| mb94952
Junior Username: mb94952 Post Number: 25 Registered: 8-2010 |
Wow, thank you so much ! You just made my day, Jimmy. By the way, I saw you back in 1988 in San Rafael, CA at New George's when you played with Allan and Chad. That was a real treat. Thank you so much Jimmy. | ||
| mb94952
Junior Username: mb94952 Post Number: 27 Registered: 8-2010 |
Hi Jimmy J - A follow up from a month and a half ago. Oh, also I am obsessed with GRASSHOPPER track 6 that you did with Wayne Johnson Trio I took your advice and followed my ears and heart more than following the "rules of theory". What I found is that the theory follows regardless but the personality is up front. The fact that the advice was from you made it worth so much more to me. Not to sound corny, but I feel liberated. Now I can use both my heart and what I learned in music class to be a better player. Plus I play all the time, as well, too as you suggested I do. Thank you so much ! So, in the end, I feel like I got my own lesson from Jimmy J ! Your words of encouragement and my trust in you is priceless and the 5 minutes you took out of your day to write that to me (above to brother Mikey) has changed my life. Thank you Jimmy !! - Mike |
