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Post by billypilgrim on Feb 15, 2012 22:40:01 GMT -5
Q Who is Spectrum Road?
A First, you should ask who is Tony Williams?
Q OK. Who is Tony Williams?
A Tony Williams was a jazz drummer extraordinaire. At 17, he was playing with Miles Davis. He formed a band, Lifetime, that was at the forefront of the evolution of jazz rock or jazz fusion. It included John McLaughlin on guitar -- another jazz great of Miles Davis fame.
Q So is Tony Williams in Spectrum Road?
A No. He's dead.
Q WTF?
A Spectrum Road is a tribute to Tony Williams' Lifetime.
Q Why should I care?
A Because if you have any appreciation for improvisational jazz, you'll have a chance to see some true heavyweights.
Q Like who?
A John Medeski of MMW on keyboards; Jack Bruce of Cream-fame on bass (who also played in Tony Williams' Lifetime); Vernon Reid of Living Colour on guitar; and Cindy Blackman on drums.
Q Girls suck as drummers.
A Nuh-uh. She's amazing. She can be fluid and powerful and will coax sounds and rhythms from the drums like you've never heard. Remember, this band is a tribute to a great drummer and she's in that seat.
Q I see her listed as Cindy Blackman Santana. Why?
A She married Carlos Santana a couple years ago.
Q Will he be there?
A Who knows. He's performed at some of their shows. And he'd be wise not to let his new hot wife out of his sight.
are they writing any original songs or is it all Tony Williams stuff?
also, are you surprised by their high billing? i'm curious how many people know/care about them.
They are writing some new stuff and apparently have an album coming out. Even when the play the Tony Williams stuff, they're playing songs influenced by his music.
As for their high billing, I'm a little surprised because they're not what you'd call popular. But if you factor in the level of talent, they're off the charts. Jack Bruce is a bass god. Medeski's an institution. They're going to tear the sh!t up. It's going to be its own SuperJam.
Thanks for the great post BP! I'm hoping for a conflict-free Spectrum Road performance. Since Fawnmart is not into jazz fusion can I hook up with you for a man date for this one? I'll ply you with a beer first.
I saw John McLaughlin when he was doing his original Shakti thing; custom acoustic guitar and tablas. Never saw him on electric. Spectrum Road are virtuosic musicians of the highest caliber. I hope they can pick up the jazz fusion baton and carry it to the next level. They're the main attraction for me this year.
I saw John McLaughlin when he was doing his original Shakti thing; custom acoustic guitar and tablas. Never saw him on electric. Spectrum Road are virtuosic musicians of the highest caliber. I hope they can pick up the jazz fusion baton and carry it to the next level. They're the main attraction for me this year.
I was fortunate enough to see Mahavishnu Orchestra in 1972 with this crew: John McLaughlin - guitar Jan Hammer - keyboards Jerry Goodman - violin Rick Laird - bass guitar Billy Cobham - drums
Billy Cobham was a non-stop blur the entire set and it had nothing to do with what I ingested. Hard to believe it was only 40 years ago.
Thanks for the great post BP! I'm hoping for a conflict-free Spectrum Road performance. Since Fawnmart is not into jazz fusion can I hook up with you for a man date for this one? I'll ply you with a beer first.
Of course. If you want, I'll even where a red wig.
Thanks for the great post BP! I'm hoping for a conflict-free Spectrum Road performance. Since Fawnmart is not into jazz fusion can I hook up with you for a man date for this one? I'll ply you with a beer first.
Of course. If you want, I'll even where a red wig.
I think this date could benifit with a 3rd wheel and I nominate myself.
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The only problem I see with this one is the very real possibility that Alice Cooper will turn his body in that direction only to have it vaporized by a Vernon Reid shreddball.
Poor Alice. We hardly knew ye. But now we will know the truth--it's NOT only women who bleed.
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i just found this thread , but i have been excited for this band from the start.i know there up against alice and superjam, but i think this is do not miss.
I didn't realize they were fusion until just now. I was expecting a little more of a jazz sound as opposed to the rock sound. This show is a maybe for me. If Superjam isn't cutting it I'll head over, I imagine they'll have some cool guests.
