Jim Alfredson

The guy who I buy webspace from (thechain.com) turned me on to it. It's very nice. The homepage is http://www.invisionboard.com. It's open source too, which is very cool! I like it better than most other bb software I've seen... especially the free ones!

Yeah I was against them... they stick out like a sore thumb in a line of cars and can be distracting. Plus they're really bright... BUT... I realized today driving my van home from the shop (transmission went out... luckily under warranty!) that I couldn't see very well with my headlights, even with the brights on. And I drive all over the place. I'm constantly doing gigs hours away from home. So I bought some of those really white, super bright halogens. They cost $40 for the pair. And they are SWEET! I can see everything very clearly and they seem to cast a wider ban of light, too. I'm sure the other drivers hate my guts, but I need to see! What do y'all think?

Anyone here have that obscure Nilva label date that Patton is on with Grachan Moncur III? I've been looking for that one forever. The name escapes me at the moment.

You are correct, Joseph-san!

Ooo! Cool! Let me know what you think! If you like it, consider writing a review at www.cdstreet.com

Haha! Yeah, isn't this software cool!!! And it's free! CRAZY!

Agreed... very good organist. I think Pete Fallico featured her on an "Women of Jazz Organ" concert awhile ago. Is that what you saw? Barbara Dennerlein was there too. Another great female organist! Do they really have a lot of Rhoda's work on Dusty Groove? That stuff is hard to find.

After that, grab some Boogaloo and then comes... UNDERSTANDING!!! B)

There were so many layers it was hard to get a sense of what was going on in the car. I'd have to sit down with it and give it a good run through. One thing's for sure... Bobby is a mofo.

Thanks Jim. I appreciate that. I really do. Coming from a great musician, not to mention cool person such as you. We'll see how this baby works... I'll try my best to make it a cool place to hang.

Yeah, I'm still getting familiar with the software, so hang tight. Email me with any problems... As far as the back door, I haven't made a link on the main page of my website yet, but I'll get to that. This is merely a test of the Emergencey Bluenote System...

Done and done!

No problem...

Your wish is my command.

Just got done listening to Jimmy's masterful work on "Midnight Special". I think I like this record even more than the oft-requested "Back at the Chicken Shack". Your favorite Jimmy Smith recording?

I just turned off the upload feature for now. I think I have to make the upload directory public... it might not be worth it. If you don't have server space to upload an image, let me know and I'll put it in one of my directories.

I'm pretty sure I have it set so you can't upload avatars.. you have to host the image yourself somewhere. I can change that. Hold on.

It's on the AllTribe label, which I've never heard of either. The packaging looks nice! It's listed on Alan Lankin's Jazzmatazz site. http://jazzmatazz.home.att.net/

Can do!

I have the old CD of this (from the 80s I believe) and I know they made a new one in the 90s and now here's another one that has "bonus tracks" and stuff. What gives? Great record, though.

Language filter? We don't need no stinkin' language filter!!!

Groove Holmes is the shiznit! He started out on organ... he didn't switch over from piano, so there's something about his playing that is different from everyone else. Number one, his basslines are so solid and swinging and he was an absolute monster on the pedals. Any of this recordings from the 60s are gems. Check out some of Bill Heid's records, too. He's the best kept secret in jazz organ. I can't believe how much press Tony Monaco has gotten and Bill is still so obscure. Don't get me wrong, Tony is a great player, but Bill Heid is a fantasic player too and composes some really memorable songs.

Has anyone heard this disc? The organist is Dan Trudell, who I've never heard of and it features Clyde Stubblefield on drums. Does that mean it's all funky!?

There's a nice series of videos by BT Productions. They feature Bill Heid (one of my favorite organists) among others. It's a nice series that really teach you the basics of the instrument, from how to turn the thing on, to standard drawbar settings, to licks and basslines. Highly recommended for the beginner. Other than that, I would say listen to all the Jimmy Smith you can. That's the starting point, IMO.

Yeah, this software is sweet. My server dude turned me on to it. If you guys would really like to make this a new home, I can set up as many forums as you want. Just let me know. (b3-er)