Zuben Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 http://www.spotcheckbilly.com/bp01.jpg I thought you guys might like this. Bill Payne of Little Feat this past weekend in Live Oak Fl. I am usually over in guitars but do a fair job on the ivories. Peace http://www.spotcheckbilly.com http://www.littlefeat.net http://www.bonnieraitt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I've always really dug his playing...think he's great, but best? https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 2005 NY Steinway D Yamaha AvantGrand N3X, CP88, P515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Pomerleau Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Too many to list. For me, Ray Manzarek, Keith Emerson... Those are the two biggies for me, in other styles, Elton John, and all Classical hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningbusch Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 He looks cold. Busch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalpozlead Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 He looks cold. Busch. and there is nothing worst than having to play with your arms and fingers freezing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceNorman Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Funny you should mention "world's best keyboard player". The father of some kid my youngster knows found out that I play and cornered me in at a kids sporting event with a pop quiz on all "the bests" (who's the best piano player, best drummer, most difficult song, etc.) I was informed that the best piano player ever is Oscar Peterson. I was bummed to find out that I flunked every question - but am glad to have the answers for the next time somebody grills me! The SpaceNorman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyguy Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I had the invite to go from the sound company, but when the venue was changed from Tallahassee, the drive home was too far for this old rocker, and I don't camp very well anymore. I heard the show was great and it was cold. I also was told they had to send one of the B-3's from one on the other stages over to Billy? Did the band fly in? I hope to get to meet you and see Billy sometime in the future. If you are ever around Tallahassee and want to grab a cold one, give me a shout. Jim Wells Tallahassee, FL www.pureplatinumband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewall08530 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I love Bill Payne, truly, but he's not even the best Bill there is...ask Bill Evans or Billy Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewall08530 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 hmmm be kinda hard to ask Bill Evans ...so...... see!! Bill Evans or Billy Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuben Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Jim, They brought the B3 and Leslie over. Everyone flew in and out. Came in Friday afternoon and left Sunday. We actually got a chance to hang out around the venue. I have been there twice with Feat but Feat have played Swaunee 3 times. They recorded a live CD there. Cold? Sure was! It was pretty funny to see Billy try to play a song with gloves on. It only lasted about 3 minutes. 2 hours and 10 minutes of nonstop Little Feat. Great show, good crowd. After the 1st of the year there is a lot of things coming up for the band so keep an ear out. If all goes right, it will be a great 08 tour with some surprizes. Peace! http://www.spotcheckbilly.com http://www.littlefeat.net http://www.bonnieraitt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b5/Bach.jpg End of discussion. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hard to argue with that... A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 His only deficiency was that he couldn't play or write in all 12 keys. His harpsichord patch was a bit weak also. https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 2005 NY Steinway D Yamaha AvantGrand N3X, CP88, P515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Dick Hyman though Ray Manzarek comes in a close second ..... just kidding. No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 http://www.schickele.com/images/Scanned/pdqface2.jpg --wmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Warren Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I thought this thread was about me. How disappointing. :wink: DigitalFakeBook Free chord/lyric display software for windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Personally, I think Billy is up there, but we all know that Best [Art] or Artist is really just silly. That's why I don't like awards shows. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nightime Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 http://www.schickele.com/images/Scanned/pdqface2.jpg I was going to ask if that was who I thought it was, but when I saw the URL for the picture, I knew it. One of the all time masters, PDQ Bach himself. (Schickele is a genius) "In the beginning, Adam had the blues, 'cause he was lonesome. So God helped him and created woman. Now everybody's got the blues." Willie Dixon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDragonSoun Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 You guys bring up some good ones. I would have agreed until I jammed with the older, smaller and better looking guy in the picture. This guy can play like no one else I've heard before. I was lucky enough to jam with him. His playing put me to shame. I realized I have a long, long way to go. http://members.cox.net/enetrealdeals/images/Jam.jpg Begin the day with a friendly voice A companion, unobtrusive - Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrafon Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I don't even know why there is a discussion. Obviously, the answer is..... http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/6/6d/Rowlf.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarkus Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 The lady with the gold slippers on the religious channel. Fancy foot-work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 You guys bring up some good ones. I would have agreed until I jammed with the older, smaller and better looking guy in the picture. This guy can play like no one else I've heard before. I was lucky enough to jam with him. His playing put me to shame. I realized I have a long, long way to go. http://members.cox.net/enetrealdeals/images/Jam.jpg Ummmmmmmmm, which one are you? I apologize for that. Really. I do. BTW, nice hat. "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Pomerleau Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 hahaha the Bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botch Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 You guys bring up some good ones. I would have agreed until I jammed with the older, smaller and better looking guy in the picture. This guy can play like no one else I've heard before. I was lucky enough to jam with him. His playing put me to shame. I realized I have a long, long way to go. http://members.cox.net/enetrealdeals/images/Jam.jpg I've never seen Leon Russell play without his shades before... Botch In Wine there is Wisdom In Beer there is Freedom In Water there is bacteria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcity Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Although I like all of the above, what about Art Tatum and Jordan Ruddess? Yamaha MODX8, Korg Kronos 2 61, Hammond B3, Novation 61SL MKII, Impulse 61, Roland D-550, Proteus 2000, etc......to name a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo schultz Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Art Tatum's left pinkie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Botch! ROTFLMAO!!! Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Now, here's a thread you're never going to find any agreement on. Best? Not sure. Guy you wish you played like? He's already been mentioned - Bill Evans. Yamaha: P515, CP88, Genos 1, HX1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuben Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 Please note that I had ended that subject with a ? mark. I know it is very debatable. I have played with some of the artists mentioned in the studio and live and played many times with Bill Payne. I can say that when Billy is on (99% of the time) there are an elite few that can stay with him today. Peace http://www.spotcheckbilly.com http://www.littlefeat.net http://www.bonnieraitt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 For that particular style of music, I would agree 100% with you. If someone called Moment's Notice or Rhythm changes at quarter note =300, we're talking a whole different ballgame. It's as different has apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes. https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 2005 NY Steinway D Yamaha AvantGrand N3X, CP88, P515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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