Well Mr. Band Leader you seemed to have done a good job with JT. I'm sure there will be plenty of folks that will be happy to help you out. So sit back and enjoy the ride.

(...and STOP practicing so much!!)(Just kidding...)

For the record, despite the way he likes to introduce me, James is his own band leader & musical director.  I think of myself as the band librarian.  But happy to be involved on any level!

Jimmy J

     

Jimmy,

The folks at No Treble gave you a nice mention on their Facebook page yesterday, including a transcription of your part on Allan Holdsworth's "Spokes". Marcelo Cordova was the bassist/transcriptionist.

Wish we could get the team out to LA for the big award night, but we'll be there in spirit, foam fingers a'wavin!

Best,

Ed V

Hey thanks Ed. 


Man, that guy has some serious transcribing chops.  That must have taken a minute.  Also one of the busiest bass tracks I've ever played.  Sometimes Vinnie has that effect on me.      Although I can barely read through it (and not at speed) it looks pretty accurate ... except maybe the moment below.  It could have happened but I probably would have punched that in.


You talking about those foam middle fingers?  Ha!


Thanks,
Jimmy J

A link to the Concert :

https://www.facebook.com/groups/361803263942657/permalink/1418631738259799/

Hey Jimmy, how did the Bass Player Live event go?

Hey Rusty,

Yeah, the thing went well, thanks for asking.  They actually gave me the plaque before they figured out their mistake (ha!), I didn't choke too badly trying to speak on the mic, AND I roped Landau, Wackerman and Babko into playing some tunes with me.  We even got our pal Dave Morgan to mix FOH.  The music part was a lot of fun! 

It was also great to hang a bit with Sklar and Bob Glaub, a couple of my favorite bass players and super-nice guys.

I'll try not to let the award go to my head, I promise.

Cheers,
Jimmy J

Hey Jimmy,

Glad it went well! I would have loved to have been there! You & I are a lot alike in that we like to remain anonymously in the background & let our instrument do the talking for us, so I can totally relate to the fear of speaking on the mic! I would turn into a puddle of goo if I had to talk in front of a crowd! It sounds like you had a killer band! You should see if the Baked Potato has any openings so y'all could play & get a little more mileage out of the tunes you worked up!

I don't think they made a mistake at all! You are one of the unsung heroes in the music world & well deserving of this award! You are an inspiration to countless bass players & with so many musicians driven by their overblown egos, your humbleness is a breath of fresh air!

I know you don't like to toot your own horn, but I would love to see a picture of your plaque if you want to post one! :-)

Aww, thanks for the kind words Rusty.  I'm turning red...

I agree; in the background is where it's at.  And with that in mind I have no interest in booking a night at the Spud as a band leader.  No thanks.  But if Landau called Chad, Jeff and I to play, we'd all be there in a minute.  It's all part of the extended Baked Potato band of characters and I love playing with all these guys in any musical situation. 

Thanks again,
Jimmy J

One night I'm going to catch you at the Spud! It's on my bucket list! LOL! I go to visit my son in Culver City 3 or 4 times a year so surely our paths will cross eventually! I get emails with their schedule every month & always check to see if you are playing. I would have planned to come see you get your award, but my son has been on vacation in New Zealand the last 3 weeks so I had no place to stay if I came out.

It's a great night out Rusty. Very relaxed atmosphere with some fantastic music. Plus you get a chance to chat with some of the best musicians in the world as they pack up (no roadies here  )

Graeme

Adding to Rusty's comments Jimmy J... we all know you're way too nice a guy to be that great of a player, but now that the word is spreading, you better get used to the publicity.   

Enjoy that award man... you most definitely deserve it. And isn't it great to do what you love, with people you like? That's the real prize there.   

Happy Thanksgiving, and Safe Travels!

Jimmy,

We thoroughly enjoyed the video (via Facebook). You guys sounded great, no surprises there!

Congrats again, and so well deserved.

Ed V