Jimmy "Flim" Johnson

[JimmyJ]

Rusty,
 
That's a bit like asking which is your favorite child...  There are some nice moments on each record - and a few cringe-worthy moments too.  It was live to 2-track, with a bit of editing, but no real overdubbing (on this one) or remixing...  Live solos...  And it was a long time ago!  OK, enough excuses.
 
Tricycle was the band's first CD and sold the most.  It was a favorite demo record for stereo salesmen because it showed off the dynamic range of the new Compact Disc digital format. That was the band's claim to fame - we could play soft and then REAL LOUD.  We sold a lot of stereo gear!  Ha!!
 
Anyway, I hope you didn't pay too much for it, and it gives you some giggles.  Thanks for checking it out.
 
Jimmy J

[rustyg61]

Thanks Jimmy! I haven't received the CD yet, it's due here Monday, but I can't wait to hear it! I paid $12.26 on Amazon with shipping.
 
Rusty

[redcloud]

I tried to find it on ITunes without luck.

[rustyg61]

Jimmy, I got Tricycle in the mail today, & I love it! There are some very tasty bass lines on the CD! As I was listening to it I came up with a new Pro Wrestler name for you, should you choose to change careers (please don't!) you should call yourself Jimmy The Tone Johnson! Your sound is amazing! I guess for the Alembic Club you can be Jimmy TTO The Tone One!

[JimmyJ]

Rusty, thanks for the kind (and silly) comments.  Glad you like it.
 
Yes Scott, this stuff is so obscure that it has yet to appear in any legitimate downloadable form...   And since DMP was an audiophile label maybe someday they will connect with one of the new high-def audio sites.  Who knows?  Nobody is holding their breath waiting for that moment - not even the band.  Ha!  It's funny that we are even talking about such a teeny tiny small corner of the music world.
 
It's all good.
 
Jimmy J

[afrankie]

Hi jimmy, all Good?
I wanna ask you if you or/and Steve Gadd are interested doin' a clinic when you'll be in Milan with James T.
One of the best studios in Milan http://www.massivearts.com/ ask me for.
Let me know and I'll  reach you with them.
See you soon,
All the best
Franco

[afrankie]

 
 
(Message edited by afrankie on January 27, 2012)

[JimmyJ]

Hey Franco,
 
It's kind of you to act as my agent (or maybe translator?) in this case but I will say no thank you to the offer.
 
Two reasons for me:  
1, I never do clinics of my own,  
2, if I am treated to a day off in the middle of a tour I like to take it.  Most likely by that time I'll be trying to do laundry which can be surprisingly challenging when in road mode and in foreign lands.  Say, that could be the subject for a good clinic...  Ha!!  
 
What the studio really wants of course is Gadd and they're just trying every angle to reach him.  I can't speak for him (or translate) but I'm sure they will will figure out how to contact him more directly and then we'll see what happens.  I kinda doubt he would agree but who knows...
 
Seeya,
Jimmy J

[afrankie]

This was a free transaction I act only as a translator for the studio :-) I don't wanna be agent of anyone!
 
Of course, we can arrange a laundry clinic for any kind of clothes :-)  
Seeya Franco

[gbulfon]

Hi Jimmy, looks like you will be in Milan today!
Any chance to meet?
 
Me and Frank will be at the Saturday night concert.
 
Gabriele.

[JimmyJ]

Hey Gabriele and Franco,
Actually, my itinerary says the Milan show is Friday the 16th.  Will you guys be around that weekend?  
Maybe I can hear YOU play somewhere?
Jimmy J

[gbulfon]

Ohps! The Blue Note Milano schedules James Taylor starting today!  .....1,2,3 March 2012!
You should be already around here!!!!
 
Anyway, if we played around, it would be while you play at the Blue Note  unless we catch somewhere at rehearsals during the day

[gbulfon]

We're just outside the Blue Note, having a drink at the bar beside it. We hear you playing inside

[gbulfon]

......shit.......we just discovered James is here for three days with another band............and we already bought tickets for Saturday...............

[jacko]

Any James Taylor gig is going to be great, no matter who his band is.
 
Graeme