connoisseur series500 Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 It is official my wife and I comin'. g Look forward to meeting her, Greg, but promise to stay away from the recording machine. Quote
GregN Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Posted January 18, 2006 It is official my wife and I comin'. g Look forward to meeting her, Greg, but promise to stay away from the recording machine. Dude, I can't do no recording. Jimmy will set it up. I am doing a 3 hour rap opus on Saturday at Baker's. Randy is gonna lay down some fat groove. Joe's gonna scratch, and Jimmy's gonna just do a funky bassline. And then I am gonna RAP! All freestyle. It will all be recorded. For your pleasure. Gonna be huge!!! Quote
JamesJazz Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 We will hold four seats as long as possible from 815 onwards. Tell John or Arnold you are with me. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 My group is a minimum of 5 already committed; and it could possibly swell to 9, depending on confirmation later this week. We'll probably just get a large table for ourelves. Hopefully, we can hook up with GregK and Peter as well. More details later. Quote
GregK Posted January 19, 2006 Report Posted January 19, 2006 My group is a minimum of 5 already committed; and it could possibly swell to 9, depending on confirmation later this week. We'll probably just get a large table for ourelves. Hopefully, we can hook up with GregK and Peter as well. More details later. I'd love to make this one. No commitment from me yet, though-have to see what's happening with the family first Quote
GregN Posted January 20, 2006 Author Report Posted January 20, 2006 Cool, Greg! A Greg convention. OK that was dorky of me. g Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 You should get T-shirts. "I'm with Greg <----" Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted January 20, 2006 Report Posted January 20, 2006 Or a T-shirt that says (for GregK): "I'm not the Greg who screwed up the last Baker's recording!" (You know I can't help giving you shit, right GregN?) Quote
Peter Johnson Posted January 21, 2006 Report Posted January 21, 2006 Sorry I didn't check in earlier, folks, but a trial has kept me underwater all week and will into next week--and, sadly, over the weekend as well. I really wanted to make this gig, but it wasn't in the cards. I'll watch this space for the next Baker's gig--hope you all have a good time "Clap[pin] Yo' Hands"!!! Quote
GregN Posted January 21, 2006 Author Report Posted January 21, 2006 Or a T-shirt that says (for GregK): "I'm not the Greg who screwed up the last Baker's recording!" (You know I can't help giving you shit, right GregN?) I just got all entranced and curious with those flashing lights and pretty knobs. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted January 21, 2006 Report Posted January 21, 2006 Sorry to hear you cannot make it, Peter. Seems like you've got a good excuse. How about GregK? Any decision yet? Quote
GregK Posted January 21, 2006 Report Posted January 21, 2006 Sorry to hear you cannot make it, Peter. Seems like you've got a good excuse. How about GregK? Any decision yet? Looks bad for me, too-both kids are sick and it wouldn't be fair to leave my already exhausted wife home alone with them. Hopefully I'll be able to make the next show @ the Firefly! Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted January 22, 2006 Report Posted January 22, 2006 (edited) Got back late last night but it was worth it. Large and enthusiastic crowd at Baker's. People left but they were being replaced even into the third set. During the last tune, one guy in the bathroom told me he had just arrived 20 minutes ago! JamesJazz was there. It was a pleasure to meet you, sir! (though we never had a real chance to talk.) My group of 4 were directed to a little far-off corner where we were expected to be squeezed in, we sat there occupying more space than intended and the bouncer then moved us to a more appropriately-sized table which was next to the band. Baker's has a weird design; few ever face the band. We're all packed in on the sides. Still, I got a chance to view everyone play their instruments, since we were right next to them. Organissimo was recording, and the audience stayed responsive the whole evening. Hope it comes out nice. Joe was really on last night. Haven't heard him play with such fire. The band played up-tempo all evening. All the gigs are different. I've been to maybe 7 of them, and they are always different. One highlight was when Randy apparently spotted the aged but still very capable Lou Donaldson drummer, Drew Evans in the crowd. There was a chance to have him sit in on a tune while Randy blew his harmonica. Man, that was a great song! The whole evening was good. Really enjoyed it. Thanks again for a great evening, Organissimo! Edited January 22, 2006 by connoisseur series500 Quote
GregK Posted January 22, 2006 Report Posted January 22, 2006 sorry I missed another one at Baker's. sounds like a good show Quote
Joe G Posted January 22, 2006 Report Posted January 22, 2006 sorry I missed another one at Baker's. sounds like a good show We're back there in six weeks, and we have an April date @ the FireFly. Hopefully you can make one of those. Thanks for the review, Paul! It was a good night for us, both for the music and all the great people we met. I thought maybe this cold I'm shaking off would have dragged me down, but when the music started, that all fell away. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted January 22, 2006 Report Posted January 22, 2006 Firefly? I thought that place was a lost cause. It doesn't have the Baker's atmosphere, but it's certainly a lot closer for us. We might go to the next Baker's gig as well. Quote
GregN Posted January 22, 2006 Author Report Posted January 22, 2006 Got back late last night but it was worth it. Large and enthusiastic crowd at Baker's. People left but they were being replaced even into the third set. During the last tune, one guy in the bathroom told me he had just arrived 20 minutes ago! JamesJazz was there. It was a pleasure to meet you, sir! (though we never had a real chance to talk.) My group of 4 were directed to a little far-off corner where we were expected to be squeezed in, we sat there occupying more space than intended and the bouncer then moved us to a more appropriately-sized table which was next to the band. Baker's has a weird design; few ever face the band. We're all packed in on the sides. Still, I got a chance to view everyone play their instruments, since we were right next to them. Organissimo was recording, and the audience stayed responsive the whole evening. Hope it comes out nice. Joe was really on last night. Haven't heard him play with such fire. The band played up-tempo all evening. All the gigs are different. I've been to maybe 7 of them, and they are always different. One highlight was when Randy apparently spotted the aged but still very capable Lou Donaldson drummer, Drew Evans in the crowd. There was a chance to have him sit in on a tune while Randy blew his harmonica. Man, that was a great song! The whole evening was good. Really enjoyed it. Thanks again for a great evening, Organissimo! Good thing there was some turnover, folks ate dinner, listen to a couple shows, while the front room and lobby overflowed. Over an hour wait to get in for the latecomers. Hats off to them for staying and waiting. Having the video and audio in the anteroom/bar probably helps. It was great seeing you again, and meeting new friends. James Jazz and his wife were very much diggin the music and were very cool. I lost my seat at one point and they allowed me to squeeze in. Thanks James. g Quote
randissimo Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 Got back late last night but it was worth it. Large and enthusiastic crowd at Baker's. People left but they were being replaced even into the third set. During the last tune, one guy in the bathroom told me he had just arrived 20 minutes ago! JamesJazz was there. It was a pleasure to meet you, sir! (though we never had a real chance to talk.) My group of 4 were directed to a little far-off corner where we were expected to be squeezed in, we sat there occupying more space than intended and the bouncer then moved us to a more appropriately-sized table which was next to the band. Baker's has a weird design; few ever face the band. We're all packed in on the sides. Still, I got a chance to view everyone play their instruments, since we were right next to them. Organissimo was recording, and the audience stayed responsive the whole evening. Hope it comes out nice. Joe was really on last night. Haven't heard him play with such fire. The band played up-tempo all evening. All the gigs are different. I've been to maybe 7 of them, and they are always different. One highlight was when Randy apparently spotted the aged but still very capable Lou Donaldson drummer, Drew Evans in the crowd. There was a chance to have him sit in on a tune while Randy blew his harmonica. Man, that was a great song! The whole evening was good. Really enjoyed it. Thanks again for a great evening, Organissimo! Good thing there was some turnover, folks ate dinner, listen to a couple shows, while the front room and lobby overflowed. Over an hour wait to get in for the latecomers. Hats off to them for staying and waiting. Having the video and audio in the anteroom/bar probably helps. It was great seeing you again, and meeting new friends. James Jazz and his wife were very much diggin the music and were very cool. Thanks James. g What a great night indeed... I can't seem to shake the 'warm & fuzzies' ... I love Baker's... Thanks again Paul for coming up and making the night even better with your enthusiastic personage! And James Jazz, nice talkin' with ya... I lost my seat at one point and they allowed me to squeeze in. When Drew Evans came down off the bandstand, he dicovered his seat had erroneously been given to a waiting couple. Luckily there was an open seat at Ron Brooks's table.. Quote
JamesJazz Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 Hey was a pleasure to meet Greg, Paul and of course the guys what play in the band... You sounded really good. Sound varied from the 'classic' Jimmy Smith beefy grease to a minimalist sound...very 'today' it was. Drew is a fine drummer, not many opportunities these days to hear him play. Glad Frank liked your sound, he was much impressed. Quote
GregN Posted January 25, 2006 Author Report Posted January 25, 2006 Hey was a pleasure to meet Greg, Paul and of course the guys what play in the band... You sounded really good. Sound varied from the 'classic' Jimmy Smith beefy grease to a minimalist sound...very 'today' it was. Drew is a fine drummer, not many opportunities these days to hear him play. Glad Frank liked your sound, he was much impressed. James I am jealous that you live so close to Baker's. It's 'bout an hour drive for me. But, it is well worth the drive. I am going to start hangin out more often (when not giggin myself). That room has vibe for days. Pls give us all a shout when you get your website up and running. Sounds like you are quite the music historian. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted January 27, 2006 Report Posted January 27, 2006 (edited) jim conn said you jammed your car key into the hammond to keep the note going at the concert and free up your hands isn't that the same thing as "shoutin" ? he said you did this on sweet potato pie what keys did you jam? can you tell me the number of the key with 1 being the far right side of the KB also upper or lower thanks Edited January 27, 2006 by Soulstation1 Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted January 27, 2006 Report Posted January 27, 2006 Actually, the tune was "Pumpkin Pie" that I do that on. At the end of that tune, if you listen to the record, I end my "trading" with Joe on a high C on the top manual (the second C from the right). I then put the car keys inbetween the C and B beneath it and then start playing the "outro" chords on the lower manual and the bass line on the pedals. The reason I do this is so I can change the timbre (timbre = tone) of the held note and the chords I'm playing independently of each other, since the held note is on the upper manual (manual = keyboard) and I'm playing chords on the lower manual. In other words, I can adjust the drawbars for the upper manual and change the tone of that high note without affecting the tone of the chords on the lower manual, which I also change with a different set of drawbars in order to add depth to the sound. By the end of the tune, both the upper and lower drawbars are pulled all the way out, but they each get there in different increments! Quote
sheldonm Posted January 27, 2006 Report Posted January 27, 2006 Actually, the tune was "Pumpkin Pie" that I do that on. At the end of that tune, if you listen to the record, I end my "trading" with Joe on a high C on the top manual (the second C from the right). I then put the car keys inbetween the C and B beneath it and then start playing the "outro" chords on the lower manual and the bass line on the pedals. The reason I do this is so I can change the timbre (timbre = tone) of the held note and the chords I'm playing independently of each other, since the held note is on the upper manual (manual = keyboard) and I'm playing chords on the lower manual. In other words, I can adjust the drawbars for the upper manual and change the tone of that high note without affecting the tone of the chords on the lower manual, which I also change with a different set of drawbars in order to add depth to the sound. By the end of the tune, both the upper and lower drawbars are pulled all the way out, but they each get there in different increments! ....clear as mud! Quote
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