Man, I got the Zappa Plays Zappa DVD the other day and I haven't been able to stop watching it. It is by far the most entertaining music DVD I own. The...
I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to join...
Doug, Thanks for the review. I own it but haven't seen it yet. I've listened to all three cds, which are terrific. Once Wimbledon ends, I'll be moving on to...
FWIW, it's "Khan." Thanx to the writers for commenting on this, as I was unaware it had been released. I am looking forward to obtaining a copy soon. I...
Not sure if y'all saw the reviews of The Suitcase at All About Jazz when it first came out: http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=28450 and...
I agree most strongly. And how about that Napolean Brock - vocals and sax and wild sax synth, constantly on the go. What a performer. ... From: Doug...
... Indeed, and his facial expressions and dance moves are worth the price of the DVD itself. Apparently, though, he is not playing with them any longer...
Hi Folks, Got an email from George "I'll be offering ...the box set called 'My Soul' the Complete MPS recordings on four CD's (except the very first album)"....
That's right, the 2nd tour (last autumn) featured Ray White (the assistant Illinois Enema Bandit) , I believe. He was good, but he's no Napolean Brock. ... ...
Keep us posted on that, Rick. I, for one, am keen to know how it comes out, and I would be quite interested in it. I love his mini-moog work. Some of...
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Enrico Carpanini
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Jul 3, 2008 9:23 am
Hi All I have had the G Duke box set for about a week now and whilst it crams the 7 albums on to 4 discs so you don't get the individual cover art for each...
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Enrico Carpanini
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Jul 3, 2008 11:52 am
Hi All, Just thought I would report back to you on another fantastic gig. I wasn't sure about going as my health issues have gone stratospheric again, but as...
Agreed! Spock's Beard has been one of my favorites for many years, though I really don't think they've quite 'got it' without Neal's input.. still, they're...
I have strongly argued that progressive rock and jazz rock (heavy rock, folk rock, brass rock, etc. ) all stem from the underground music scene 1967-1971,...
Sure, but still- the overwhelming majority of fusion is instrumental, with prog going in about 60/40 with vocal stuff depending on the band.. I've actually...
Yes! Absolutely those chords in "Burning" always sounded classical to me as well. It's one of those riffs that has always stuck with me. Very hum-able too! ......
just goes to show how varied tastes can be...i always pay close attention to recommendations that En makes on the list and i have been listening to prog longer...
Ah, this brings me back to my rant a few weeks ago after the RTF gig in which I remarked how little like "jazz" the music seemed to be. The fact is, "language"...
Hell, I really like Leonard Bernstein's theory- 'There's only three kinds of music in the world: 1= the kind you like 2= the kind you don't 3= the kind you...
yup; Transatlantic was excellent! Too bad Neil had to leave both projects.. they were just starting to get interesting! His solo stuff is okay, but it just...
Sure- I'm sure you're referring to the 'theme' of the tune, where it breaks down to the unison wah guitar/harpsichord riff in G minor, right?... You just don't...
... I understand what you're saying. I actually like to listen to most prog, but not for very long. I can usually take about 20- 30 minutes of it before I...
maybe it's that in jazz players are encouraged to experiment, and explore more, where as in rock, it's just BURN, BURN, BURN..... Sting said something to this...
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Enrico Carpanini
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Jul 4, 2008 12:14 pm
Hi Jesse. Yes Neil Morse had a sweeter voice and there is no doubt his ability to create a catchy melody is not quite represented in the current band, but...
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Enrico Carpanini
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Jul 4, 2008 3:19 pm
At the risk of being even more of a bore, I have to say - no doubt for the umpteenth time - that Tempest June 73 London gig has to be one of the greatest...
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Enrico Carpanini
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Jul 4, 2008 3:54 pm
And for a goldmine of information on Ollie, go to the OH Archive at: http://www.olliehalsall.co.uk/ And to quote an old Patto band mate of his: 'Ollie may not...
En I always look forward to your contributions and find I agree with 90% of what you say. I too have tried to like LMP2 and just cannot get into it. Contrast...
A little bit of defense of Alan Black who hosted many of those BBC Radio In Concert gigs in the 70's. His job was to announce the band to audience and so the...
Steely Dan did two nights at the Montreal Jazz festival this week, and AAJ was there to cover it. A terrific group, with guitarist/musical director Jon...
And going form the sublime to the ridiculous, do I go and see Yngwie M next week??? OF COURSE! you can usually barely hear the singer if you stand near his...
