Jazz Kat

XK system. sorry.. Whatever it's called. I like it!!!

I think in some cases, this new system sounds better than a B3. I also heard a sample of it off the link you sent me. Sounds damn good, plus it's light. I am pro Xk or whatever it is.

I personally don't give a fuck what she does with her music. Wow big deal, christina does jazz!! If she wants to do some jazz influences in her music, okay. It aint gonna be her blowin over Giant Steps, so who cares..

No. It's not. But will that be the cost to have both the upper and lower keyboards? I been searching for jobs today. And I plan to keep looking. I plan to save every penny I make, and it shouldn't take that long to save up 1500 dollars.

Jim: The XK pro-system.. You just piece it together as you get more things? (the upper board, the lower board, stand, bench...) Or does it all come together. Where does the sound come from? Do you hook it up to an amp or speaker? Finally, how much will the upper and lower keyboard set me back? How do they attach? You said the other new organ clone was $1500. Does that mean if I want to get the upper and lower keyboard, I'll have to pay double that?

JK, Save up for a Hammond-Suzuki XK-1. Click here for more information. They are brand new, just got a raving review in Keyboard magazine. In summary, it has the same sound generation engine as the XK-3 (which I am now using as part of the XK System and I have retired my B3... I do not miss my B3 at all playing this new digital organ) but less of the bells and whistles. It is light (under 40lbs) so you can gig with it, the onboard Leslie simulator sounds great so all you need is a powered speaker or an amp/speaker combo of some kind, and it sounds like a B3. I think they retail for about $1500. That seems like a lot, but the instrument will serve you well and unlike an M3 (which is a great organ), the XK-1 is lighter, more reliable, and has full bass. Again, I have retired my 1958 Hammond B3 that I gigged with for 10 years, and I'm now using the XK System (based around the XK-3 keyboard... the XK-1 that I'm recommending to you has the exact same sound engine). It weighs 300lbs less than a B3, but you cannot tell the difference. I have it going through a real Leslie (a 1960s 122) but the onboard Leslie simulator on the XK-1 is supposed to be very good. Go to your local Banjo Mart (Guitar Center) and see if you can play one. Hey Jim.... Thinking of selling your real B3? I don't know, but it must be something. I want a full B3 organ to play with at home and to take to some gigs. I mean, if I can't bring a B3, I could always just bring my keyboard, which I am satisfied with the organ sound on it. I can't really make any decisions before I actually play the XK-3. Does it have a stand, or is it just a keyboard. I can only find pictures of it, where it shows it from the face down.

hmm, better go try it the RIGHT way..

I need a question answered again.. So.... I'll be holding down a job soon. I came to the conclusion my organ ain't working for me. So, you can get a good B3 type sound, from an M3? No matter what job, I don't think I'll acquire 6,000 bucks for an organ now. I might go with an M3, if it's worth it. Is it? I need that Jimmy Smith, Larry Young sound! thanks

My dad's record collection......not so bad.. My mom's on the other hand...........................................

I would assume, that the changes are more clear on Art Blakey's version. I have been listening to and trying to play along with the Pat Martino version. It's not an easy task. Thanks for the info Jim. I'll take everything into consideration the next time i sit down to practice. After I finish mowing the lawn.

I guess you should do a little reading... Again, this clip is from Get Yourself a College Girl. It's an awful movie, redeemed only by the guest musicians such as this one and the ones

Here's more Jimmy Smith on youtube. I haven't seen this before. Looks like it's from a movie. Anyone know which one? Smith

Man, this tune is a bitch to solo over! Well, maybe it's the fact, I don't know the changes. What's the first chord?

Dave Holland Big Band I just bought the album on I-tunes. Very neat stuff!!

I thought he was already dead.. -_-

It's not that easy..

OMG THAT WOULD BE SO KICKASS! ESPECIALLY IF YOU WOKE UP A ZOMBIE HANK MOBLEY AND HE CAME BURSTING UP OUT OF HIS GRAVE AND ATE YOUR BRAIN. HE MIGHT NEED SOMETHING ELSE TO EAT AFTER THAT, THOUGH...

ha, Maynard Ferguson..... I loved Conquistador, then I bought some other records by him, now I'm not a fan anymore.

I'm very grateful for all your birthday wishes. I enjoyed all my imaginary gifts from my parents. My mom said, "Boy, I bought you an organ in May. Happy Birthday!"

thanks everybody!!

July Birthdays are the best!!!!!!!

The most complex rock music I ever heard..... http://youtube.com/watch?v=ziIzdETEMJ8&search=chick%20corea

Wow. I like this better than the video of him playing Mack the Knife.

Fact is, not everyone learns the same way. You may start violin lessons at age 5, hate it, but then become a virtuoso in your later years. If you love the instrument, and you want to master it bad enough, you can! If not, there's always something else. Music is only one part of life.

I'm selling a clarinet I bought. Thought I could learn it, but I just didn't like. I'm thinking $50 is a good price. I'll take a picture of it, if anyone's interested.