C6 Jazz Solo + Vocal...

Terje Larson · Post by **Terje Larson** » 30 Jun 2005 8:41 pm

So, you're saying Roalnd Kirk wrote the words? Anyway, you made me buy Joni Mitchell's Mingus album so far, that can't be a bad thing, right?

What size do you wear when it comes to hats? I'm a big 62 cm, more like 62.5 cm actually. For this reason I get my hats custom made by a hatter in town. In fact, he's the only one still working on mens' hats in the country. He works for swedish public service TV. He's gonna make me a bunch of Hombergs soon. he doesn't know it but I'm gonna call him about it after he's had his vacation.

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Joy Wofford · Post by **Joy Wofford** » 30 Jun 2005 9:18 pm

OOOOOOOOO Rick!!! Yes, I can dig it!!! That was just so...
I don't have the words. Where have you been hiding??????
Like everyone else here, I want to hear more, PLEASE.

Joy

Richard Nelson · Post by **Richard Nelson** » 1 Jul 2005 9:44 am

Well done Rick I really liked the intro. Where did you get that ?Is it your own ? I have been playing that tune for about a year now as an intro to 'Speak no Evil' (Wayne Shorter) I just play it straight thru 2 times. I play it in F and its written F although Mingus did it in G I think or was is Eb. I tried to record it and it sounded crap so well done great feel and use of the instrument.

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 1 Jul 2005 10:09 am

Thanks again everybody for making me feel so good! I can't believe I've hit the 100 mark!!

Richard...when I recorded that a couple years ago, I tried a few off the cuff intros on each take. After a few tries, that one seemed to flow from out of nowhere. One of those lucky moments that never seems to come when I'm trying to make it happen. Since then, I've actually had to relearn it so I can play it again sometime. BTW, I'll be in the UK next week playing bass with Gerry Hogan....I'll wave at ya across the Irish Sea.

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 1 Jul 2005 6:55 pm

This is a fine cut, much recomended listening!

Also I second ther recomendation of 'Court and Spark', super album.

And "Miles Of Aisles" the live album with the same band, but expanded material, and the 1st outing of Robin Ford, who had replaced LArry Carlton.
Cool stuff, well recorded.

Wish it had a steel player... but ya cain't haive ivry thang!

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 26 Dec 2006 12:00 pm

I have a feeling that this thread is due to be periodically resurrected!

I missed this first (and second) time around, because my ancient computer wasn't up to the task. Now we have a powerful new one AND high-speed, so at last I get to hear what everyone was marveling at....

Thank you, Rick! I haven't been so affected by a steel-guitar recording since Mike Smith's 'Jesus Loves Me'. I was utterly mesmerised, and I now have some idea what my friend, Gerry Hogan (as good as HE is!), must go through when you're standing right behind him on stage.

Back to the drawing board.....

RR

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 26 Dec 2006 12:34 pm

Rick,

That is fantastic!

Thanks,
Russ

Cliff Kane · Post by **Cliff Kane** » 26 Dec 2006 2:27 pm

Wow..that is sweeeeeeetttttttttt! don't know how I missed this one the first two times. Thanks so much for the resurrection. Thanks,for playing that, Rick. Man, I love it.

What a treat.

Gerry Hogan · Post by **Gerry Hogan** » 26 Dec 2006 2:56 pm

Roger, thanks for resurrecting this! Isn't it great! My steel playing is at the "Chopsticks" level compared to the quality of this. It's so well arranged and executed, and such a nice feel.

BTW: you should hear Rick's Mum play piano! I have been privileged to hear a CD of her playing the most exquisite jazz - it was an education. All I can say is that Rick has learnt well!

Gerry

Mark White · Post by **Mark White** » 26 Dec 2006 4:31 pm

This is so very, very cool. How do I get more?!?

edited: to add an extra "very"[This message was edited by Mark White on 26 December 2006 at 04:35 PM.]

David Doggett · Post by **David Doggett** » 26 Dec 2006 7:47 pm

This must have originally been posted before I got on the Forum. It is way good. Direct into the board really works for this. Mingus and Rahsan Roland Kirk on pedal steel - what a beautiful piece, so well done.

Howard Tate · Post by **Howard Tate** » 27 Dec 2006 6:06 am

I just heard this for the first time,it's absolutely beautiful. I really hope you let us hear "Lush Life", one of my favorites.

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Ad Kersten · Post by **Ad Kersten** » 27 Dec 2006 6:17 am

Roger R,

Thanks for resurrecting this posting. I missed it too and I am glad you made me aware of it.

Rick, this is great, maybe not everybodies cup of tea but it's certainly mine!

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Tommy White · Post by **Tommy White** » 27 Dec 2006 6:45 am

Wow! I missed this one the first few times around. Glad I caught this one! How incredibly fresh and deep. Bravo Rick!

David Wright · Post by **David Wright** » 27 Dec 2006 7:50 am

Like Tommy, I just found this too....Damm.... !!!!! Rick is a musicans musican... and he needs to know he has my very up most resepct...and am going to break his hands when I see him again!!!!!!!!! very , very , well done my friend!!!..

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Wade Medlock · Post by **Wade Medlock** » 27 Dec 2006 8:15 am

Great grips there, Rick.

Dave Van Allen · Post by **Dave Van Allen** » 27 Dec 2006 9:05 am

Rick Schmidt · Post by **Rick Schmidt** » 27 Dec 2006 10:16 am

Geez, I never thought I'd see this thread bumped up again....thanks Roger!

...and thanks to all of you guys for the incredibly kind words! You have really given this old Blue Christmas dude a major lift. I'm beyond honored to have this old offering listened to by such incredibly great players.

God Bless you all!!!

p.s. David...if I don't shake your hand the next time you come down to Pali's, you'll know why.

JERRY THURMOND · Post by **JERRY THURMOND** » 27 Dec 2006 1:14 pm

WOW This is some good stuff, would like to hear more
Jerry

Dan Tyack · Post by **Dan Tyack** » 27 Dec 2006 10:25 pm

Still one of my favorite steel recordings. And the offer still holds......

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Reece Anderson · Post by **Reece Anderson** » 28 Dec 2006 5:16 am

I heard this about a year or so ago and was blown away. Incredible musicianship and extraordinary ability are the words that come to mind.

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 28 Dec 2006 5:26 am

I must have missed this the first time around and after hearing it, I can only say that it is one of the best musical examples of ones playing I have EVER heard here on the forum. Man you need to do more of this!!! Absolutely fabulous!!

edit: Looked back through the thread and saw that I did not miss this. I said about the same thing the second time around!! Really fine.[This message was edited by Bill Hatcher on 28 December 2006 at 06:20 AM.]

Terry Farmer · Post by **Terry Farmer** » 28 Dec 2006 7:05 am

Rick, that is absolutely stellar! I wish my ear was developed to the point that I could identify all the notes in your chords. Would you consider tabbing the piece? I would happily pay whatever you wanted for a copy. This arrangement is exactly what my "mind's ear" wants to hear.

Jeff Lampert · Post by **Jeff Lampert** » 28 Dec 2006 7:24 am

Fantastic, inspired, and visionary.

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Brint Hannay · Post by **Brint Hannay** » 28 Dec 2006 8:34 am

Unspeakably wonderful!
I'm another who missed this before. It took my breath away! I've always shied away from C6th because I could never find anything on it that sounded modern and not "corny". Guess I can't blame the tuning any more!!!!!![This message was edited by Brint Hannay on 28 December 2006 at 08:35 AM.]