jakenewmanbass Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) Hi all, I've just received a facebook message informing me that Jim has had an operation and has been advised not work for a month, so a benefit has been organised at the 606 and will feature a bunch of Londons fine Jazz musicians. I've played with Jim a few times and as well as being a dynamite guitarist he's also a lovely guy. If you find yourself at a loose end and could get to Chelsea tonight it would be a worthy visit. I'm going. Jake Its tonight 29th June, 90 Lots road SW10 Edited June 29, 2009 by jakesbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Hope you don't mind me bumping this fellas, just that it is tonight, and for a good cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbass Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I saw Jim play with Jimmy Smith - the guy's playing was jaw-dropping. I hope he's ok and tonight goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) Oh i hope he is ok Jake..Ive met Jim a couple of times, the last time was outside an Incognito Gig he was playing...Very very nice man,and an awsome player.. Edited June 29, 2009 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Bugger. Would have gone to this. Met him at a gig of his once when I was about 16. Nice chap who was happy to talk to a dumb kid about music just after coming off stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major-Minor Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Jake I've only just stumbled on this thread - what a bummer that Jim is out of action. Please keep us informed if you hear any more. He came up and played with our trio last year - what a lovely guy! I was a big fan in the 80's when he had the Morrisey-Mullen band. Saw them a couple of times at the Band on the Wall. Jim is a national treasure. I hope its not too serious.......? The Major Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I shared a stage with Jim once - can't say we played together tho' - he played a whole load of standards I had never heard of, without charts, at tempos that would strip paint. Nobody died but it sounded like a dogs breakfast to me. Hope he gets well soon tho'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Is Jim OK and playing again? I try to see Terry Callier most times he comes over and Jim is his first call guitarist - in fact so much so that if Jim isn't available Terry just plays without a guitarist I love Jim's technique, I could happily go to see him just to watch 'how' he plays as much as to listen to what he's actually playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I've had the pleasure of playing with Jim on several occasions and he has never ceased to amaze me with his technique and musicality. Here's to a quick recovery! Cheers Alun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey D Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 His band is scheduled to play a Birmingham Jazz gig on Friday 23rd October at Symphony Hall in the foyer. A free gig that starts at 5.30 usually. I'm probably going to finish work early to get up to Birmingham to see it. I played a support slot to him once and I loved his playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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