GregN Posted August 21, 2008 Report Posted August 21, 2008 You think that's evil? Check out what happens when you color invert the cover art: I suppose the devil made you do this? Can we move that post to the political forum, pls. Btw, she is kind of hot.... Quote
Lazaro Vega Posted August 21, 2008 Report Posted August 21, 2008 I really never wait on on airplay for the proposed "add" date. When it comes into the station if it is a goodie, it's on. Quote
Werf Posted August 21, 2008 Report Posted August 21, 2008 I really never wait on on airplay for the proposed "add" date. When it comes into the station if it is a goodie, it's on. Always the rebel... Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 A new review from the South Bend Tribune: http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs..../66150/1038/Ent Quote
Werf Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 Groovadelphia will played in its entirety during the 9pm hour of jazz on WGVU tonight... tasty, grooovy, soul stirrin', slinky, wiggy, right on. Quote
Lazaro Vega Posted August 26, 2008 Report Posted August 26, 2008 Heard that while driving from Grand Rapids to the Lakeshore with a backseat full of tired kids. We'd just met Lucy, the Newfoundland addition to my sister-in-law's family, out in Ada. Left tv coverage of the DNC and caught Organissimo in the car. Tuned in right at the end of the title track and recognized it. That's a great climax. By the time the girls had talked themselves nearly to sleep, Les and I thought to turn on the DNC coverage from NPR on the radio. Right when we did they announced Ted Kennedy appeared in person and gave most historic speech of his career. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 New article / review of Groovadelphia from Charles Latimer. In early 2000, the organ trio organissimo became part of a mini-renaissance of bands that emerged on the Detroit, Mi jazz scene with catchy names such as Bop Cultural, and Urban Transport. The bands wrote and performed mostly original compositions, and were democratic as well. Each member had equal status. The bands developed a loyal following, but save for organissimo the other band were constantly changed personnel, and eventually split up, but organissimo thrived. They seemed to possess a special formula the other bands lacked. I heard organissimo two years ago at the famous Baker’s Keyboard Lounge. The trio cast a spell on me I’ve been unable to break. For those who’ve never experienced the trio, here’ how you can tell when they’re about to cook like a family barbecue: Guitarist Joe Gloss shuts his eyes. Drummer Randy Marsh turns his cap backward, and Alfredson slips of his shoes. Read more, click here. Quote
Big Al Posted September 19, 2008 Report Posted September 19, 2008 (edited) For the 3rd playing I decided to start with what might be the lead track on side B with "If Not Now, When?". Whoo-boy, I'm glad I decided play let's pretend this is a thick slab of pristine vinyl since y'all captured that ideal (and I'm not even a vinyl fetishist) so perfectly. It's probably too long for it to be vinyl but it sure has an album feel as "Traces" going into "Danco De Alma" closes a side beautifully. Of course it also works as a CD as now I'm letting it continue on for second helping of the last 4 songs again. I have to admit I haven't gotten to the last four songs yet because I keep playing "Traces" and "Danco de Alma" over and over. Jim, your all-around keyboard (B3, synth, etc*) playing on these two tracks in particular is so beautiful it just creates a wonderfully melancholy atmosphere. As far as effect goes, I'd put it right up there with Herbie Hancock's "Dolphin Dance." It really is that good!!! Joe, your acoustic guitar solo would make Jobim and Gilberto proud. Just beautiful. And Randy, your drumming--and that sounds like too insensitive a word to describe what you're doing back there. Just carrying the beat, caressing it, allowing the rest of the music to float around while you anchor the rhythm...... Dammit, I hate it when I get all mushy-gushy like this, but it's been a while since music affected me like this. A fantastic job, guys! *No, I don't know how to play an etc. I might not even recognize one if I did. Edited September 19, 2008 by Big Al Quote
randissimo Posted September 19, 2008 Report Posted September 19, 2008 For the 3rd playing I decided to start with what might be the lead track on side B with "If Not Now, When?". Whoo-boy, I'm glad I decided play let's pretend this is a thick slab of pristine vinyl since y'all captured that ideal (and I'm not even a vinyl fetishist) so perfectly. It's probably too long for it to be vinyl but it sure has an album feel as "Traces" going into "Danco De Alma" closes a side beautifully. Of course it also works as a CD as now I'm letting it continue on for second helping of the last 4 songs again. I have to admit I haven't gotten to the last four songs yet because I keep playing "Traces" and "Danco de Alma" over and over. Jim, your all-around keyboard (B3, synth, etc*) playing on these two tracks in particular is so beautiful it just creates a wonderfully melancholy atmosphere. As far as effect goes, I'd put it right up there with Herbie Hancock's "Dolphin Dance." It really is that good!!! Joe, your acoustic guitar solo would make Jobim and Gilberto proud. Just beautiful. And Randy, your drumming--and that sounds like too insensitive a word to describe what you're doing back there. Just carrying the beat, caressing it, allowing the rest of the music to float around while you anchor the rhythm...... Dammit, I hate it when I get all mushy-gushy like this, but it's been a while since music affected me like this. A fantastic job, guys! *No, I don't know how to play an etc. I might not even recognize one if I did. Thanks Al.. Love your descriptions of the music.. Quote
Joe G Posted September 19, 2008 Report Posted September 19, 2008 I have to admit I haven't gotten to the last four songs yet because I keep playing "Traces" and "Danco de Alma" over and over. Then you're in for a treat. The song that follows Danco is my personal all-around favorite from this disc, and I think you'll really dig Jim's Rhodes improv which closes the session. Quote
Big Al Posted September 19, 2008 Report Posted September 19, 2008 I have to admit I haven't gotten to the last four songs yet because I keep playing "Traces" and "Danco de Alma" over and over. Then you're in for a treat. The song that follows Danco is my personal all-around favorite from this disc, and I think you'll really dig Jim's Rhodes improv which closes the session. OH yes!!! I have gotten to that one a few times and it is wonderful. Forgot to mention that in my initial review, but I love that trio of songs. It's almost like a suite (sweet!) unto itself. Heading for bed, gonna let "Traces" be my soundtrack into dreamland tonight..... Quote
Big Al Posted September 19, 2008 Report Posted September 19, 2008 Woke up this morning and started the day with this CD, track 1. My son walked into the kitchen bobbin' his head and movin' & groovin' to the music. So HE digs the CD too! Quote
randissimo Posted September 19, 2008 Report Posted September 19, 2008 Woke up this morning and started the day with this CD, track 1. My son walked into the kitchen bobbin' his head and movin' & groovin' to the music. So HE digs the CD too! U DA MAN Quote
jazzypaul Posted September 20, 2008 Report Posted September 20, 2008 I dig it. And the fine and friendly folks at WDCB all seem to be digging it too! Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted September 20, 2008 Report Posted September 20, 2008 Still listening and enjoying. Track 5 is likely my favorite. "Danco De Alma" There's that very very slight Steely Dan hint there. Man, this is a very good cd though. Well done! Quote
ghost of miles Posted September 30, 2008 Report Posted September 30, 2008 GROOVADELPHIA moved up a notch to #29 on the JazzWeek chart this week (was #25 two weeks ago): JazzWeek chart Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted September 30, 2008 Report Posted September 30, 2008 Cool! Everyone should call up their local jazz station and ask them to play some organissimo! If the station doesn't have the new disc, tell them they are a donkey-ass moron who no like jazz and then let me know and we'll send them one! Quote
Aggie87 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Posted September 30, 2008 local jazz station ...what's that? Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted September 30, 2008 Report Posted September 30, 2008 Then call up your local internet jazz station! I should post a list of all the stations playing the disc currently and all the stations that have been serviced with the disc. If you see your local station on the list, give them a call and request it! Quote
jazzypaul Posted September 30, 2008 Report Posted September 30, 2008 Cool! Everyone should call up their local jazz station and ask them to play some organissimo! If the station doesn't have the new disc, tell them they are a donkey-ass moron who no like jazz and then let me know and we'll send them one! the problem is, it looks like your radio promotions guru is only going off of a jazzweek/media guide list, which means that a lot of stations like the one I work for are getting the shaft, because, hey, if you can't see the spins, then they must not exist. Trust me, they exist. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted October 1, 2008 Report Posted October 1, 2008 Paul, is there a reason WDCB doesn't report to Jazzweek/MediaGuide? Just curious. We hit #2 on the CMJ jazz charts (that's College Music Journal) this week! Quote
jazzypaul Posted October 1, 2008 Report Posted October 1, 2008 Paul, is there a reason WDCB doesn't report to Jazzweek/MediaGuide? Just curious. We hit #2 on the CMJ jazz charts (that's College Music Journal) this week! Well, suffice it to say that there's not a station in the country that wouldn't want to be on mediaguide's radar. In every discussion that we've had with them, they've said that we're out of their range. What makes this really odd is the fact that WHPK is in their range, and we're not. I keep hearing that they're going to start monitoring web streams. I'm looking forward to that day. Quote
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