Robben Ford Discussion

rainmkr63 · Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2004 12:25 pm Post subject: new Frank Gambale

I got FG new one yesterday at lunch, it was at my local "Tower" so they got it out on time. I like it a lot, and I can see this entertaining me for hours into years. Smooth Jazz it is not, nor is it New age, to me.

I think it is BIG Fusion Jazz, I have listened to it 3 times full, and a bunch of bits at work. I cant make it too loud at work. There is so much to listen too, lots of different parts in each song. When I read that he recorded most of it in weeks I thought it might sound thrown together, Not at all it sounds well planed out.

It sounds to me like a naturally sweetened ( Ripe ) work of art. This disk I know I will saver for many years. Very rich in different sounds, rhythmic feels, harmony and subtle melody. Great playing by all involved.

I also got that other guitar players disk that was released on the same day. I like that one too, Big progressive Rock.

Frank Gambale's new disk is different then any other I have heard from him. I think it may be my favorite from him.

I hate looking forward to a new release only to be disappointed. And we all know that happens a lot with all the sugary crap out there. FG delivers a fresh great new disk, I like the other guy's too. It is like having a double disk one satisfies my need to explore and decipher, and the other is to bang my head.

Thanks, Take Care
Rob

Daved · Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2004 4:02 pm Post subject:

Rob,
Just curious to know if bassist Stu Hamm appears on that CD?
Thanx!
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rainmkr63 · Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2004 7:28 am Post subject:

[quote="Daved"]Rob,
Just curious to know if bassist Stu Hamm appears on that CD?
Thanx![/quote]

Thanks for asking, Ric Fierabracci is on half, the other half is Steve Billman. Billy Cobham on drums, very entertaining disk.

Daved I so appreciate reading your first hand comments on RF, I am a big fan of Robben's...

My dream right now is that they record a Jing Chi show with Mike Landau. I am a big fan of Landau too. CD or preferably DVD, This is my dream...

Thanks
Rob

kirk95 · Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2004 9:31 am Post subject:

Daved · Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2004 4:31 pm Post subject:

I really don't know if there will be any recordings done while we're in Japan. Jimmy is pretty much the Jing Chi director/leader of the group when it comes to the business end of things. I guess it's up to him and whatever he has in mind while we're there.
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juspasinby2003 · Senior Member Joined: 18 Dec 2003 Posts: 255

My dream involves a tall, curvaceous lady and a bottle of Cristal, but I would enjoy hearing a Jing Chi release featuring Mike Landau.

kirk95 · Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2004 6:01 am Post subject:

kirk95 · Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2004 6:23 am Post subject:

I just posted over on Jimmy's site.

http://www.jimmyhaslip.com/forum/index.cgi?read=1505

Please chime in!! Wink

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rainmkr63 · Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2004 7:09 am Post subject:

[quote="kirk95"]I just posted over on Jimmy's site.

http://www.jimmyhaslip.com/forum/index.cgi?read=1505

Please chime in!! Wink

[/quote]

I am on my way, thanks.
Rob

rainmkr63 · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2004 9:45 am Post subject:

Hey! Jimmy H. responded, they will be recording a live CD.

Cant wait for that one, and the New studio disk too.

Take Care
Rob

kirk95 · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2004 10:17 am Post subject:

Very cool........YES!

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Daved · Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2004 8:29 pm Post subject:

Well, there you have it.

Robben and I arrived here in Tokyo last night and are enjoying a pleasant day off today. The rest of the gang should be arriving here this evening and we will put together the first show tomorrow.
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rainmkr63 · Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 8:51 am Post subject:

Thanks for the update Daved, If you get a chance please let us know how it is. Is Landau playing with them the whole show or just a tune or two?

Take Care
Rob

Daved · Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 5:21 pm Post subject:

No, as far as I know Mike will only be sitting in on the Tokyo shows.
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