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Post by Kenny on Mar 4, 2005 14:20:11 GMT 10
TIM NEAL’S HAMMOND SPECTACULAR
WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH 2005
THE NIGHT CAT, 141 JOHNSTON STREET, COLLINGWOOD
FEATURING:
Tribute To Jimmy Smith
- The Originator of the Hammond sound who passed away on 8 February.
B3 Battle Royal
- Local and interstate Hammond champs “head-cut” for the title of Australia’s best.
World Record Attempt
– - 10 players, 10 organs on one stage playing Booker T’s “Green Onions” simultaneously.
The Hammond Through Time
- Tracing the history of the Hammond from Wild Bill Davis to Medeski Martin and Wood.
Before hip-hop, before funk, the sound of the American ghetto was the warm hum of Hammond organ Soul-Jazz. The architect of the sleazy, greasy Hammond sound was Jimmy Smith.
For one night only, Jimmy Smith’s legacy and those of his funky followers (such as Jimmy McGriff, Brother Jack McDuff, Booker T & The MGs, Joey DiFrancesco) will be celebrated in a B3 battle royal which has brought keyboard champs from all over the country to contest for the Australian Heavyweight Hammond title. This unique event is being recorded by the ABC for future release.
Organists: Timothy Neal, The Reverend Mick O’Connor, Jake Mason, Dan Knight, Ben Grayson, Peter Geoghegan, Ray Vanderby (Adelaide), Clayton Doley (Sydney), Stuart Hunter (Sydney).
Band: Andy Baylor (guitar), Ashley Davies (drums)
MC: Mohair Slim (PBS FM)
Tickets: $10 at the door.
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Post by vickihb2 on Mar 4, 2005 17:08:26 GMT 10
Sounds like you'll have fun Kenny. Enjoy.
Speaking of great (watching) gigs I indulgently today enjoyed two excellent docos in a row. One on Horowitz and the other on Yo Yo Ma.
The Yo Yo Ma film featured vision of YYM and Bobby McFerrin working together in the 70/80s (I guess) and then more recent clips. Fantastic! I love all three of these musicians and I am so glad we live in an age of modern technology that keeps peoiple like Horowitz alive.
I was very lucky to catch Bobby M in the UK twice when I was there, both superb performances, very different - one solo and one with an orchestra (don't ask me which one, I can't remember!).
blah blah blah ...enough rubbish from me
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Post by bod on Mar 5, 2005 7:08:47 GMT 10
is such gimmickery really necessary to pull punters to a gig in this town?
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Post by Kenny on Mar 5, 2005 11:45:13 GMT 10
is such gimmickery really necessary to pull punters to a gig in this town? Yeah, kinda trashy, hey? With any kind of luck the arty types will stay away in droves. Hell, it may even be fun. |
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Post by aj on Mar 5, 2005 14:36:30 GMT 10
to answer your question bod : yeah, I'd say so.
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Post by Kenny on Mar 5, 2005 14:59:33 GMT 10
bod, aj: Come on you guys.
I can't say the idea of hearing a massed organ version of Green Onions really turns me on that much.
But the idea of seeing and hearing these cats - most of whom I'm completely ignorant - does.
Tim told me about this a few months back between sets at the Rainbow. He was truly enthused, the idea being mainly to celebrate the surprising depth and longevity of Hammond playing in Australia, which predates the very few familiar characters we're all familiar with from the past decade or so.
And if it requires what may loosely be called gimmickry, then I have no problem with it.
Another plus is the booking of the very hot Andy Baylor, the chances of hearing him in this sort of format coming around all too infrequently.
Besides, I don' even like green onions, even as a garnish.
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Post by aj on Mar 6, 2005 11:25:48 GMT 10
I was just saying, to pull a really good crowd, it often seems you need some kind of gimmick.
eg someone will do a cd launch & get a mention in the paper ; they pull a full house & play a great gig that everyone loves ; a week later the same band plays the same venue & pulls 30
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Post by aj on Mar 6, 2005 11:27:05 GMT 10
ps : you could also argue that anyone playing a Hammond is, by definition, playing a tribute to Jimmy Smith.
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Post by vickihb2 on Mar 7, 2005 12:55:22 GMT 10
I applaud Kenny for plugging a gig. There is not enough of that 'round here.
But Kenny: what do you mean by "arty farty types" ?Surely we are all "jazz nerds" on this forum! Let's face it.
I think playing a hammond in this decade should be enough of a gimmick in itself to pull in a crowd. No I am not knocking it I am just pointing out that it is not a common occurence.
Time for a group hug boys? (ROTFLOL)
Is Bod and/or Bud Jerry Koster?
Hey WHERE is Mark Isaacs in all this?
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Post by isaacs on Mar 7, 2005 16:40:44 GMT 10
Where am I?
I'm in the little office behind reception at this hotel in the coastal Latvian town of Liepaja. The nice girls at reception are letting me use the their computer, and I in return have learnt to say thank you in their language.
For information about what I am doing here see my website news page. I have been lurking more than posting, after bickering with Tim Stevens and defending John Farnham I thought you might all have had enough of me!
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Post by bud on Mar 7, 2005 22:22:29 GMT 10
u weren't the only one defending Johnny F. the guy can sing so what is the problem?
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Post by vickihb2 on Mar 8, 2005 12:25:31 GMT 10
Well here's one I enjoyed earlier!
Eugene Ball (trumpet), Joe Chindamo, (piano) Leon Heale (double bass).
Dizzy's Jazz Club, March 5th 2005.
Dizzy's often attracts lively-shout-over-the music crowds but this Saturday night's audience was respectfully silent and deservedly so.
Chindamo and Ball haven’t worked together in this format before, yet with no rehearsal this spontaneous performance was one of those rare, superb listening experiences which shall be remembered for years to come. Clearly these artists were made for each other: harmonically Eugene Ball is at a highly sophisticated level (far beyond many of his peers) allowing Chindamo to move in any direction he might choose, and move us they did.
The pieces played over three sets were loosely based around standards, including; Secret Love, It Ain't Necessarily So, Scott Joplin's The Entertainer, Body and Soul, and Georgia but unlike so many 'jazz ensembles' there wasn't one typical chorus, solo, solo chorus arrangement. Ball and Chindamo, with the steady, precise swing of Leon Heale on double bass, had room to take us on a journey unlike any I have heard before. The audience was captivated and during the ballads I noticed tears among my fellow listeners. (true!)
Joe Chindamo, has had the 'luxury' of a fellowship provided by the Australian taxpayer through the Australia Council. The money has been well invested. Widely recognised at home and abroad as a brilliant musician in so many respects, Chindamo's technique has strengthened significantly with the help of the fellowship. One hears rumours about his obsessive dedication to his art form; this was clearly evident at this performance. I pray that that these outstanding musicians are in a position to work together more often and hopefully record soon for the benefit of everyone who appreciates superb music.
Vicki Horne Bonet
March 6, 2005
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Post by bod on Mar 8, 2005 16:02:40 GMT 10
don't have a problem with a gimmick if the music is worthy. was genuinely looking for input regarding 'the scene', no need for vituperation. www.80snostalgia.com/classictv/bod/ |
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Post by bud on Mar 8, 2005 20:15:22 GMT 10
bod me old mate i think your projecting sojme stuff here i dont think anyone has bin mean .i had to look up vituperation & im not jerry kosta either r u?
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Post by bod on Mar 9, 2005 8:57:55 GMT 10
maybe projecting, but i'm a self confessed arty type. out and proud.
there is a schism here (melbs) that is represented fairly well by this thread. why is 'high brow' perceived as exclusive and 'low brow' inclusive, amongst those of us who should know better?
neither approach ensures a decent nights listening/watching.
still too early after last nights gig to proceed further.
not wanting to argue, just talk with people who may know more than me about wots occurin...
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