spinlps Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 (edited) Didn't see anyone mention this yet this month... I'm flipping through Spirit, SW's inflight magazine, on my flight to Phoenix today and lo and behold the band is mentioned in one of the features. Here's the excerpt. Jim, let me know if you or the other guys want a copy and I'll snag one on the flight home. Excerpted from "Motown's Sound" by Elvis Mitchell, Flight magazine, February 2006 issue. Mitchell writes about going to Baker's Keyboard Lounge with a friend... With its low ceiling and mostly unobstructed sight lines, Baker's is like a fossilized lounge, destined to combat the boredom of the present with weapons from the past: sweet unadulterated jazz. That night its performed by a Lansing-based trio called organissimo, which swings through its jammed sets with its keyboardist blasting through a meticulously chosen set of originals and new songs. The group's toned, muscular playing keeps the crowd rapt, a condition noticeable by the fact that almost no one is talking. This is the biggest test at Baker's. Because if the act playing isn't hush-worthy, Baker's brick-house acoustic will ensure a crushing din of food and drink orders - or, just as often, loud complaints about the Tigers' or Lions' pitiable season. Edited February 23, 2006 by spinlps Quote
Ron S Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 The group's toned, muscular playing Sounds like Joe's been workin' out with that Gripmaster: Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 Wow. That's news to me! Thank you for the heads-up and YES I would love a copy!!! Quote
Joe G Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 Ain't that something! Thanks for posting that. Quote
Jim Dye Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 Wow! What a nice piece. Elvis Mitchell writes about movies for the New York Times. Quote
sheldonm Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 ...won't be too long and you guys will be too big for the rest of us!!! Quote
7/4 Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 Check that shit out! The unexpected reference or review is always a blast. Quote
BeBop Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 Congrats! Makes me, in some very small way, almost slightly regret swearing off (and at) Southwest. They do have a good in-flight mag. They had a feature not long ago on jazz clubs around the country. And a feature on LPs. Quote
chris olivarez Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 Way to go. You're now free to move about the country. Quote
BeBop Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 Way to go. You're now free to move about the country. A clever, if inside, joke. Quote
Aggie87 Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 Only "inside" to the 250 million americans who got to hear that tagline on the SW tv commercials for a couple years.... Quote
sheldonm Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 Way to go. You're now free to move about the country. A clever, if inside, joke. ...good one! I think their commercials are quite witty! Quote
Joe G Posted February 24, 2006 Report Posted February 24, 2006 The group's toned, muscular playing Sounds like Joe's been workin' out with that Gripmaster: Ron, Ron, Ron. Quote
BeBop Posted February 24, 2006 Report Posted February 24, 2006 Only "inside" to the 250 million americans who got to hear that tagline on the SW tv commercials for a couple years.... Sorry, didn't realize that this was part of a TV ad. I haven't watched any TV since the 70s. I figured it was just one of those things they (oh so cleverly ) say on the plane. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted February 24, 2006 Report Posted February 24, 2006 I noticed you can buy copies of the mag on the Spirit site - in case you need extras. Quote
spinlps Posted February 24, 2006 Author Report Posted February 24, 2006 Ok. I snagged two copies... couldn't get to the third before the row filled up. :-) PM or email your address and I'll send them out. Quote
chris olivarez Posted February 24, 2006 Report Posted February 24, 2006 Only "inside" to the 250 million americans who got to hear that tagline on the SW tv commercials for a couple years.... Sorry, didn't realize that this was part of a TV ad. I haven't watched any TV since the 70s. I figured it was just one of those things they (oh so cleverly ) say on the plane. Sorry. I didn't take that into account. My bad. I appreciate the comment anyway. Quote
Kalo Posted February 25, 2006 Report Posted February 25, 2006 Congratulations! Obviously, Mitchell's good taste extends beyond just movies. Wow! What a nice piece. Elvis Mitchell writes about movies for the New York Times. I'd imagine he's one of the only black guys ever to be named "Elvis." I always wondered if his mama gave him that name or if he assumed it himself as a kind of ironic thing. Quote
chris olivarez Posted February 25, 2006 Report Posted February 25, 2006 Congratulations! Obviously, Mitchell's good taste extends beyond just movies. Wow! What a nice piece. Elvis Mitchell writes about movies for the New York Times. I'd imagine he's one of the only black guys ever to be named "Elvis." I always wondered if his mama gave him that name or if he assumed it himself as a kind of ironic thing. Wasn't a former NY Giant db named Elvis? Quote
JSngry Posted February 25, 2006 Report Posted February 25, 2006 Presley WASN'T black? Actually he was, but "Colonel" Tom was really his uncle, so you can see where adjustments would be needed to be made. Quote
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