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[quote name='woodster' timestamp='1327135170' post='1506741'] Have a look at [url="http://www.riverstudios.co.uk/"]http://www.riverstudios.co.uk/[/url] We're in Southampton and we know what we're doing.... Chris [/quote] Hey Chris, seems like you have a useful all round establishment going on there. Looks like a great set up. Well worth people having a look. Garry

Yep, i wonder if he can hold down 4 to the floor for 5 minutes, Stuff Pub Drummers think they can do Garry

Check this dude out. Pretty amazing. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=q6R_49BFnMk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=q6R_49BFnMk[/url] Garry

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1327054062' post='1505615'] Have a listen to Gino's new bassist Sandin Wilson. He is very close friends with Jimmy and is also very impressive style. I'll PM you from home tonight with details and some other tracks which were given to me direct from front of house desk. I forgot i also have it on itunes. Dave [/quote] Ok Dave, that would be great. Garry

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1327001730' post='1505113'] First came across Jimmy Haslip on late 70's album Brother to Brother by Gino Vannelli. That was very impressive and i still rate that as one of my fav albums of all time. Have it on Vinyl, tape and CD now. Dave [/quote] That's a great album, I only ever had it on tape. Thanks for reminding me about the CD. I am just popping into Amazon as i type. [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=gino+vannelli+brother+to+brother&tag=googhydr-21&index=music&hvadid=4130662063&ref=pd_sl_7ja49d6bii_b"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=gino+vannelli+brother+to+brother&tag=googhydr-21&index=music&hvadid=4130662063&ref=pd_sl_7ja49d6bii_b[/url] Garry

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1327007032' post='1505234'] Wrong notes galore. [/quote] Yep, he just can't lose that pub Musician mentality. Garry

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1322519202' post='1452154'] ^ Brilliant!! Well done Gary, that's great news mate Nice track too. Good work. [/quote] Released today for Sony PSP [mini games] Trailers everywhere. You Tube etc.... [url="http://vimeo.com/35287705"]http://vimeo.com/35287705[/url] Garry

Another bump for [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Carles Benevant - tremendous player.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]And of course check out the great Bobby Vega - as funky as they get.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Garry[/font][/color]

[quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1326917963' post='1503828'] Oh God, he's one of those people who [i]chews[/i] his own notes. Yuk. [/quote] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]And there are quite a few nice notes to chew over.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Garry [/font][/color]

This guy plays great. Thanks for posting. Garry

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1326897153' post='1503355'] Seems that white hair is the price to pay... [/quote] Yep, to many parties. Garry

[quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1326875763' post='1502970'] This is my favourite Jimmy Haslip moment with The Yellowjackets: Russell Ferrante initially plays the bass part while the sax player plays the "head" and Jimmy then takes over playing the bass part seamlessly. I love the way this track swings big time! [/quote] A great Album all round. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq5YK1lKcL0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq5YK1lKcL0[/url] Garry

That's no party trick..! It ain't a party without your Chapman stick. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM2oFkQmyPk&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM2oFkQmyPk&feature=related[/url] Garry

I have met Jimmy Haslip a couple of times, a real gent. Fantastic player. Some great stuff on the first album 'The Yellow Jackets' [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWsE97scAhQ&feature=relmfu"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWsE97scAhQ&feature=relmfu[/url] Garry

[quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1326733488' post='1501233'] I've read the book and listened to the music... He seems to be in the right place at the right time and obviously is the sort of chap you like to hang out with, there's nothing wrong with that... I quite like this bass-line.. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ECpQFx2ALg[/media] [/quote] Seems to me like he always brings something to the party. Be it humour or Musicianship. Garry

[quote name='leftyhook' timestamp='1326729270' post='1501117'] " She's lying" haha! And I thought it was Nail's old mates from Newcastle that played that! As featured (mimed) on TOTP's. In that case, Guy Pratt more than cuts the mustard for me. Great stuff. Busy watching Pink Floyd 'Delicate sound of thunder" on youtube. Hard work! but Pratt's tone and execution are very impressive. thanks [/quote] Plenty here mate - take your pick. [Scroll down] [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Pratt"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Pratt[/url] Garry

[quote name='leftyhook' timestamp='1326722573' post='1500961'] Can someone please point me to a couple of track that show Guy Pratt at his best? I [/quote] Guy can groove a bit, great tone as well, Ain't no doubt about it. Here you go. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iF47M3YDlg[/media] Garry

[quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1326700865' post='1500525'] I don't get the James Taylor thing. Americans love that brand of mush. [/quote] I think with over 40 years worth of [b]World [/b]wide sales & tours, It's likely that its more than an American thing. Written some top stuff for himself & others, and has used some tremendous Musicians live & in the Studio. Just my opinion of course. Garry

[quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1326656483' post='1500085'] but it is a studio session and not a love show. [/quote] Yep..... Great stuff all round dude. Garry

Great stuff. Puttin' on the Ritz is really nice. Garry

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1326577741' post='1499169'] PM sent. [/quote] Garry

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1326577217' post='1499155'] Might be... what you got? [/quote] Lard arse and a G string any good ? Garry

[quote name='Faithless' timestamp='1326573563' post='1499112'] [url="http://www.jazzcapacitor.com/saxpages/pauldesmond.html"]http://www.jazzcapacitor.com[/url] [/quote] Now then, Now then Faithless. Start you own thread for those Analogue dated non scrolling sites ...... Only kidding...thanks for that mate Garry

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1326576419' post='1499145'] Very nice! But why do people not include their heads in these playing vids? [/quote] Why ? Are you looking for on line Luuurv.. Very nice - playing that is. Garry

I have done quite a few Big bands [ i am assuming you mean Jazz big band] Be prepared, to read dots a lot [to start with] Chords for the walking lines [so be prepared to ad lib lines], and there can be a lot of chord changes and substitutions, Fast swing written in cut common, latin and funk charts. You need to be all ears and eyes. You will need to be aware of key changes, coda's and round and round sections for soloists. Concentration, focus & discipline are the name of the game. Enjoy, it can be a great thrill. Garry