| Author | Message | ||
| bassmother
New Username: bassmother Post Number: 1 Registered: 2-2009 |
Hi there, I'm new to this forum. To learn about me, check my myspace www.myspace.com/keerstiin. I'm interested in all things bass and writing for German Bass Magazin(print) bassquarterly, see homepage of the mag at www.bassquarterly.de Mostly I'm supporting the young French bass player Hadrien Feraud. I made interviews for the magazin with Hadrien Feraud, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Stanley Clarke, Uriah Duffy, Michael Manring, John Myung,Bobby Vega. Right now I'm preparing interviews with Jimmy Johnson, Yolanda Charles, Fernando Saunders. Mostly I'm preparing with infos from the internet... BUT in the case of Jimmy Johnson I didn't find A THING on the net!! except a few small wikipedia entries. Through googling I came to this forum, in the 2007 archive I found a thread about Jimmy Johnson, so I think, he must have some fans here. So, if you would buy a magazin with a Jimmy Johnson interview, what would you expect to read? Any proposals welcome! Please help me with infos and clever questions. Not too much technical insider questions, though, it has to be understandable for every kind of reader. Thanks a lot in advance bm | ||
| crobbins
Advanced Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 224 Registered: 6-2004 |
Hello, welcome to the club. I am a big fan of Jimmy Johnson,and Hadrian Feruad. I met Hadrian in 2007 in Santa Babara CA. when he was touring with Johnny Mac. Here's a pic of myself and Hadrian.. I met Jimmy Johnson in 2008 at The Baked Potato in Los Angeles CA. when hw was touring with Allen Holdsworth. Both shows were great..  (Message edited by CRobbins on February 19, 2009) | ||
| crobbins
Advanced Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 225 Registered: 6-2004 |
In this thread is a pic I took of JJs bass. http://alembic.com/club/messages/449/47743.html?1200800800 | ||
| bassmother
New Username: bassmother Post Number: 2 Registered: 2-2009 |
hi crobbins, thanks for the pictures! :-)great to hear that you like both bassists too! what do you want me to ask Jimmy? what do you always wanted to know? | ||
| hankster
Intermediate Member Username: hankster Post Number: 194 Registered: 6-2004 |
I would love to have Jimmy explain what it is that enables him to play across the genres - from Allan Holdsworth to James Taylor. what it is that makes him tick musically and allows him to be so great in such different contexts. And what he likes about it. R. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7606 Registered: 5-2002 |
You should ask him about his stage setup, it's pretty interesting. And then of course, the reason you ended up here is that he plays an amazing bass; you'll definitely want to ask about his bass! In fact you should publish pictures of that beautiful bass! | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 2102 Registered: 6-2002 |
Five replies already, and yet no one mentions that for the last few months JJ has been contributing to this very forum, and not only on his showcase thread. | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 2128 Registered: 10-2002 |
Kerstin. Jimmy contributes frequently on this forum so may decide to join in on this thread or contact you directly. Satisfied Adriaan ;-) graeme P.s. If you want a chance to talk to alot of 'name' and amateur bassplayers, come across to the UK for Bass Day in November. I've had the pleasure of chatting with the likes of hadrien, Yolanda, jeff Berlin, jan olaf Strandbeg and trip walmsley, not to mention several of our forum members. Graeme | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 2129 Registered: 10-2002 |
In addition, I have a book called bass heroes which comprises articles taken from Guitar player. There's an interesting article in there about Jimmy (although from memory I don't think it's an interview) which would provide useful background information. it's a superb book to have anyway. Graeme | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7609 Registered: 5-2002 |
Graeme; when you suggested that Jimmy may "join in on this thread", are you thinking that Jimmy may have some questions that Kerstin should ask in the interview? | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 2131 Registered: 10-2002 |
It's certainly a thought Dave. Isn't that how politicians prefer to be interviewed ;-) Graeme | ||
| jimmyj
Junior Username: jimmyj Post Number: 35 Registered: 8-2008 |
I know, this is funny! I'll be chatting with Kerstin in Germany at the end of next month. Nice of her to be doing some research (who the heck is this old dude?) but it may not help asking these folks here because I try to answer their questions directly... Her searching has found one of the only places I hang out on the 'net. Well done! You could ask me about my ex-dog! Sorry, not very helpful. Jimmy J | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 3549 Registered: 7-2004 |
Graeme: I'm shocked! This usually a very friendly and respectful forum. We should feel lucky to have as illustrious a professional as Jimmy J among our ranks. And then, out of the blue, you hurl mean nasty invectives at him, comparing him to one of the lowest of the low, a "POLITICIAN"! You should be ashamed of yourself! hehehehe Bill, tgo | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 2181 Registered: 4-2004 |
i always want to know what strings these folks use. | ||
| jimmyj
Junior Username: jimmyj Post Number: 36 Registered: 8-2008 |
I am NOT running for office of any kind! Ha! JJ Jeff, if you're serious, ghs boomers 45,65,85,105,130 | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 415 Registered: 10-2006 |
Just so you know, Jimmy, my wife (who goes all googly-eyed over JT) complains less about the time I spend on this forum since I told her you were among us. Thanks! Peter | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 953 Registered: 3-2004 |
And that lowest of the low rebuke Graeme was made by a lawyer! Funny how many politicians are also Esquires. Must be their dialectic training. | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1014 Registered: 6-2002 |
Just this once, I'll refrain from quoting "Politician" lyrics. (but I am sorely tempted) Mike | ||
| hankster
Intermediate Member Username: hankster Post Number: 195 Registered: 6-2004 |
I am just stunned to be in the company of JJ. Rick | ||
| bassmother
New Username: bassmother Post Number: 3 Registered: 2-2009 |
hello guys, thank you all so much for contributing to this thread! Although there's not so much info for what I was actually waiting...come on! Give me some good issues to talk about! But what a great surprise to find Jimmy himself over here! :-) Jimmy, would it be possible to send me your bio and infos about your latest activities to my email (and any info you have to share? that would make things a bit easier)? (kerstin@baramsky.de) The only thing I found so far is your contribution on Derek Sherinian's latest Solo Album in 2006....which leads to the question which has been postes at the beginning of this thread: What enables you to play in so different genres? Why do you have no homepage, no representation on the net at all? hmmm... hope to hear more from you all... :-) | ||
| kilowatt
Member Username: kilowatt Post Number: 97 Registered: 12-2004 |
How about asking if there are any artists that he would like to work with. Someone Jimmy has either worked with before that he would enjoy working with again, or that dream job that would really stand out in an already amazing career. Good Luck Pete | ||
| bassmother
New Username: bassmother Post Number: 4 Registered: 2-2009 |
good idea, Pete! Thanks for being connected on myspace, Craig! @JimmyJ, if you come along this thread again. Please tell me, what was the main reason for you to pick up the bass and not playing piano like your mum..or something completely different. Did you start with acoustic bass? | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 2132 Registered: 10-2002 |
Ha! Trust a Lawyer to twist my meaning ;-) Jimmy knows I would never compare him to a politician. Hell, I wouldn't even compare him to a g****rist ;-0 Graeme (the seldom serious one) | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1016 Registered: 6-2002 |
Now I'm curious... No, really... what about Jimmy's "ex-dog"? Mike | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 3552 Registered: 7-2004 |
Graeme: "Trust a lawyer" !!!?????!!!!????? Now you're really going off the deep end! lol Bill, tgo | ||
| jimmyj
Junior Username: jimmyj Post Number: 37 Registered: 8-2008 |
Sorry for this funny thread, kind of embarrassing. But thanks to everybody for the kind words. Let's move back to my old thread... Seeya over there. I've contacted Kerstin directly now so she and I can carry on this conversation outside this public place. I don't usually do interviews because: A. Nobody asks (fine with me because I don't feel like I have anything to say, I'd rather just play). 2, I have nothing to SELL, no solo records, no gear obligations, no reason for self-promotion. Three, I prefer being under the radar a bit. But I have been enjoying hanging out here because we have the common Alembic family link and I've been playing these basses for so long that I'm happy to shoot the breeze, talk gear, etc... Nice folks in here. So why did I agree to this interview? I originally passed on the offer but the magazine she is writing for requested the interview in exchange for mentioning the upcoming Holdsworth tour. (Like they wouldn't have mentioned it otherwise?) So, "for the team" is a different thing! No problem! The ex-dog:  Just another way of saying I have nothing better to talk about. Jimmy J | ||
| white_cloud
Senior Member Username: white_cloud Post Number: 620 Registered: 11-2007 |
Nice dog Jimmy - what brand of shampoo did you use when washing the good old boy up??? John. | ||
| jimmyj
Junior Username: jimmyj Post Number: 38 Registered: 8-2008 |
Alembic Supreme Polish for Dogs | ||
| mike1762
Advanced Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 266 Registered: 1-2008 |
Series II Dog: Chambered body, Fur top, Cochlea PUPs, Neuron wiring... | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 3554 Registered: 7-2004 |
Mike: I'll paws to consider your description, but I really think you're barking up the wrong tree. Personally, I'd like to plug this puppy into an amp with a big woofer. Hot dog, that would sound good! What a tail to tell. Bill, tgo (the groaning one!) | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 1179 Registered: 12-2004 |
Bill, What's next? A shaggy dog story? Bradley | ||
| bassmother
New Username: bassmother Post Number: 5 Registered: 2-2009 |
Thanks a again, guys, for the nice welcome and your help so far. A big thank you to Jimmy for contacting me and being so cooperative. The interview will be published in August, but I'll try to post a translation here, when I've got time. In any case I will post pictures and maybe a little review after the March gig, so watch out for this. take care... | ||
| ulf
Junior Username: ulf Post Number: 42 Registered: 5-2008 |
I look forward for the interview with Jimmy.. Fortunately, I have a Abonement for Bassquarterly nice to read it in German.... | ||
| white_cloud
Senior Member Username: white_cloud Post Number: 623 Registered: 11-2007 |
I cant wait to read the interview - Jimmy is one of my main guys, his work with Allan Holdsworth is sublimely tasteful - he has a real pedigree ......he has a nice taste in canines also! John. | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 2135 Registered: 10-2002 |
"......he has a nice taste in canines also! " But it's a scottie not a yorkie ;-) * Graeme. *in case that went over our tansatlantic friends' heads, a yorkie is a chunky chocolate bar supposedly favoured by truck drivers. | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 1181 Registered: 12-2004 |
I prefer, I think they are called... Cadbury flake. Mmmm. Of course, I'm not a lorry driver and my car does not have a boot (except on my feet). Two countries separated by a common language, it never fails to amuse. | ||
| slawie
Member Username: slawie Post Number: 61 Registered: 8-2002 |
This is a funny (haha) thread. Nice to be in the company of greatness though. Are there any other famous bass players hiding behind the anonymity of user names within these ranks? slawie | ||
| altgrendel
Junior Username: altgrendel Post Number: 39 Registered: 5-2008 |
Nope, not a Scottie, it's a Westie. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Highland_White_Terrier Just trying to keep off topic here. (Message edited by AltGrendel on February 24, 2009) | ||
| jimmyj
Junior Username: jimmyj Post Number: 41 Registered: 8-2008 |
We might as well keep bending this thread until it breaks - or Mica deletes it (anytime is fine). Cheers to Pete, Ulf, John and Slawie. And Graeme, thanks for reminding me. We all brought these back for our wives just to see the reaction. Not an ad campaign that would go over well here in the States...  Jimmy J | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 1229 Registered: 2-2005 |
ROTFL Jimmy, You just gave me a great idea to use as stocking stuffers for my daughters this next Christmas. Keith | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 2106 Registered: 6-2002 |
There's a publicity campagne here in the Netherlands for Snickers bars where they use a completely different brand name:  As in: Men's fuel. They even have a lad-mag type of website where you need to be over 18 to enter. | ||
| white_cloud
Senior Member Username: white_cloud Post Number: 624 Registered: 11-2007 |
mmmmmmmmmmmmm, I love a nice bar of mannenbrandstoe....! John. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 3560 Registered: 7-2004 |
It's a good thing that bar is kept in a wrapper. Safe mastication and all that, you know! hehehehe Bill, tgo | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 1183 Registered: 12-2004 |
Hey, this is family friendly. No talk of mastication here. Oh, wait. You said mastication. Never mind. | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1025 Registered: 6-2002 |
Back on topic... Here's a serious bass question: Jimmy how would you describe your preferred action on your instruments? low, middling, high? Is your fretless set up with lower or higher action than your fretted bass? Mike (see I can provide positive input)  | ||
| jimmyj
Junior Username: jimmyj Post Number: 42 Registered: 8-2008 |
Wow Mike, excellent dead thread revival work... I think of my action as pretty low but I don't really have a reference. Fretless is similar, not too much growl. And my string spacing is also tighter than "normal", almost 5 strings on a 4-string neck. I guess I play pretty light and I'm not a thumb guy so this is what works for me. Jimmy J | ||
| crobbins
Advanced Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 246 Registered: 6-2004 |
This is one of my favorites... http://music.aol.com/video/james-taylor-fire-and-rain-aol-sessions/james-taylor/1354213 | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7710 Registered: 5-2002 |
Great video!!! | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 1193 Registered: 12-2004 |
Yes, very, very good. I've had the refrain stuck in my head for days now. |
