Joe G Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 http://www.johnnyoneal.org/index2.html Johnny was the headliner Saturday night at this year's Old Town Jazzfest, in Lansing. What an amazing player and singer! In the trio with him were two excellent Lansing-based musicians: bassist David Rosin and drummer Randy Gelispie (note to randissimo: Randy says "hi" - to the cat he calls "Martian" ). But the best part was the hang afterwards in the green room. To the delight of myself and about 4 or 5 others, Johnny and Randy held court for about 3 and 1/2 hours, telling stories about all the greats with whom they've worked: Monk, Ray Charles, Ray Brown, Milt Jackson, Wes, Blakey, etc., etc. etc. You don't hear that kind of shit everday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 I recall hearing him many years ago in a London performance with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers (I wonder if that was the lineup with Blanchard and Harrison?) and he was excellent. Sounds like a fun 'hang' ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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