Joe G Posted April 17, 2003 Report Posted April 17, 2003 Thank you again, my friend. BTW, who is this Pat Metheny guy I keep hearing about? Quote
AfricaBrass Posted April 17, 2003 Report Posted April 17, 2003 You're welcome! I hope you know I would tell you if I didn't like it. I think it's a drag when people tell me they like my music when I know they don't. Fortunately, I really like it! I really hope you guys can find some good management and..... My wife is from Michigan. She keeps trying to get me to go out there for a visit. Maybe I can do that sometime and get to see you guys live. I don't imagine you'll be coming out to California anytime soon. I hope the Metheny comparison is okay with you. That really was my initial thought upon hearing the album. I have been having fun trying to learn some of the guitar parts. My hands (and brain) are tired. :rsmile: Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted April 17, 2003 Author Report Posted April 17, 2003 I don't know why people are buying Soulive when they can be buying your cd. Because they have a fan base I think. We're gonna keep pushing... regardless of the fact that I just applied for about 6 jobs. Eeesh. I've been enjoying this "only play music" thing. Quote
Joe G Posted April 17, 2003 Report Posted April 17, 2003 (edited) I hope the Metheny comparison is okay with you. That really was my initial thought upon hearing the album. Well, Pat's music has had probably the biggest influence on my outlook out of anything in the past 8 years. The only assurance I need to hear is that I don't sound like just a cheap imitation. I hate hearing that in other people's playing, but sometimes it's hard to get perspective on yourself. Funny story, and I'll try to keep it short; a few years back when Jim and I were in MSU's jazz program, we got to play for Branford Marsalis in a clinic type setting. Now, the whole thrust of the program at this time was for students to go back and really learn the styles of the past, in particular the big band era. The purpose being to get everyone grounded in the tradition, which is a good thing generally. Charlie Christian was my model, though Andrew Speight cut me some slack and let me listen to Grant and Wes. So we played a couple of tunes, and after making some observations about things we were doing, he asks me who I'm listening to. I thought I'd be smart and give the "correct" answer: Charlie, Grant, and Wes. He says, "There's someone else. C'mon, you can 'fess up." Sheepishly, I answer, "Well, I've been listening to a lot of Pat Metheny the last couple of years." "YES YOU HAVE!" he says. He went on to say, "now, that's not a bad thing. I listen to Pat. Pat's a badass, but it's important to have a thorough knowledge of what came before, or else you tend to sound derivative. It's like these rock bands that want to play like Led Zeppelin, but don't go back and listen to the blues: they sound like Whitesnake!" So, I went back and did some homework, which continues to this day. So please tell me that I'm not the jazz equivalant to Whitesnake! And, I hope you do come our way sometime! Edited April 17, 2003 by Joe G Quote
AfricaBrass Posted April 17, 2003 Report Posted April 17, 2003 I don't know why people are buying Soulive when they can be buying your cd. Because they have a fan base I think. B3-er, You've got a good start on your fan base here! You have a forum for your band with 249 members and 9311 posts as I type this. :rsmile: Quote
AfricaBrass Posted April 17, 2003 Report Posted April 17, 2003 Joe, Great story! I don't think you sound derivative at all. I'm not the biggest expert on organ trios, but I've never heard one like Organissimo. I think you guys have a foot in the past and a foot in the future. I have a buddy who's doing the organ trio thing. When I listen to his group's music, it seems like a bunch of rock and roll guys trying to do the jazz thing. It's just not authentic. When I listen to your cd, I feel like I'm listening to the real thing. Hopefully, you'll find some good management, I see no reason why you shouldn't be successful. :rsmile: Quote
Clunky Posted May 10, 2003 Report Posted May 10, 2003 Just ordered this disc, havent managed to listen to audio clips but judging by the posts above I sure I wont be disappointed. Quote
Joe G Posted May 12, 2003 Report Posted May 12, 2003 Awesome! Thanks, Ghost, that would be sweet of you. And thank you too, Clunky! Quote
randissimo Posted May 14, 2003 Report Posted May 14, 2003 I'm putting in an order for this tomorrow and hope to feature it on my Wednesday June 4 radio show. I'll post a link a couple of days before the program. Thanks Ghost! We feel we have a really good Cd and would like to try and do something with it.. Quote
funkymonk Posted July 1, 2003 Report Posted July 1, 2003 (edited) Review: Organissimo; Waiting for the Boogaloo Sisters This release can be summarized in one word; DEALIN'!!! This is one record I can spin over-and-over and it keeps on givin' out the good juju. With Jim Alfredson at the helm, these cats really burn-it-out with their smokin' brand of organ jazz seasoned with some hearty funk sauce! What a tasty beverage...! Nothin' kills me better than some fat tube-driven B-3 organ; soul stories humpin' out of a Leslie speaker. Jim's really done his homework, hittin' those licks and making mad mojo melodies on every track. Then consider the clean-as-a-broke-dilly-dog tone that Joe Gloss gets on his hollowbody. Man, he plays with a subtlety that makes me cry with holy annointing! And the shamanic skinsman Randy Marsh; what a wizard! That cat makes a cosmic noise with every slap of the stick and thump of the pedal. Always freshly creative with his lockdown, last-meal groovestyle. Guest artist Ron Blake lays it on thick with his tenor. In his signature Wu-Tang style, Ron conjures the Carribean sun. I'm tellin' you, this record swings hard! Organissimo delivers the tradition and on top of that, offers up some funk'd'fied odd meter; some delightfully stankalicious original music. Finger lickin'! Waiting for the Boogaloo Sisters makes me want to give up being vegetarian and cook up something greaseyer-than-it-aughta-be! Maybe they'll come out with some soy-based chicken wangs, but untill then, I'll turn to Organissimo for my soul-food fix! Bravo, gentlemen! And crongratulations on your touring. I wish you continued opportunities to knock 'em dead! Y'all should be signed and worldwide, as of this posting. Love Brotherly, Ben "Funky Monk" Godoshian music, lessons (never lessens) Edited July 1, 2003 by funkymonk Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted July 1, 2003 Author Report Posted July 1, 2003 Haha! Thanks, Brother Ben for the review! Just for the record, Ben is a good friend and fine musician so his review might be a tad biased.... maybe. Can I quote that shit? :0 Quote
randissimo Posted July 2, 2003 Report Posted July 2, 2003 (edited) Review: Organissimo; Waiting for the Boogaloo Sisters And the shamanic skinsman Randy Marsh; what a wizard! That cat makes a cosmic noise with every slap of the stick and thump of the pedal. Always freshly creative with his lockdown, last-meal groovestyle. be signed and worldwide, as of this posting. Love Brotherly, Ben "Funky Monk" Godoshian music, lessons (never lessens) " Go Ben go!!! I've never been decribed before with such verve! Edited July 2, 2003 by randissimo Quote
JSngry Posted July 26, 2003 Report Posted July 26, 2003 You guys got reviewed in the new Cadence. They dug your album and described it as a "red alert" for organ fans! Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted July 27, 2003 Author Report Posted July 27, 2003 Really?!? The issue that's on newstands now?! Shit... I gotta go get a copy! Did they give the web address? Quote
JSngry Posted July 27, 2003 Report Posted July 27, 2003 I don't know if it's on the stands yet, since I subscribe. Dom Minasi is on the cover. They didn't give the web address. Y'all were reviewed in tandem with Papa John D, Bill Heid, Sylvia Cuenca/Kyle Koehler, and Swingadelic.. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted July 27, 2003 Author Report Posted July 27, 2003 They didn't give the web address. Shit, that's a bummer. Well... hopefully people will be able to find us and the disc. I almost set up a distribution thing with North Country but the guy there didn't seem very interested and made me feel like I was wasting his time. Quote
JSngry Posted July 27, 2003 Report Posted July 27, 2003 I think he's like that with everybody who's not already established. If he'll do the deal, don't sweat it if he sounds bored or not - you'll get center section profile. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted July 28, 2003 Author Report Posted July 28, 2003 Does anyone know where I can get a copy or two of this without subscribing? If anyone can pick up a couple copies for me that would be great. I looked in 3 different stores in my area today and could not find Cadence. Quote
randissimo Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 (edited) Does anyone know where I can get a copy or two of this without subscribing? If anyone can pick up a couple copies for me that would be great. I looked in 3 different stores in my area today and could not find Cadence. I'll check with Schulers books... I'll call Jeff or Lou tomorrow....They most likely will have copies.. Edited July 28, 2003 by randissimo Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted July 28, 2003 Author Report Posted July 28, 2003 The correct issue might not be on newstands yet. Sangry, what issue # is it? Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 There used to be a time when you could request a sample issue direct from Cadence (from the North Country people). It wasn't free, but the cost was relatively minimal - like $3. This was years ago, so perhaps their policy and/or costs have changed. Still, it wouldn't hurt to ask. I plan to. I haven't seen an issue of Cadence in years, and feel like if there was ever one to see - it'd be this one!!! Quote
JSngry Posted July 28, 2003 Report Posted July 28, 2003 The correct issue might not be on newstands yet. Sangry, what issue # is it? Vol. 29 No. 8 August 2003 Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted July 28, 2003 Author Report Posted July 28, 2003 Thank you, Jim. I'll give them a call and see if they'll send me one. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted July 28, 2003 Author Report Posted July 28, 2003 They're sending me one. Costs $5.00 which is worth it to me! Thank you for the heads up, Jim. I did send copies to Downbeat and Jazztimes so if anyone has a subscription to those two and see us in there, let me know! Quote
_forumlogo.png.a607ef20a6e0c299ab2aa6443aa1f32e.png)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.