Jazz Guitar Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Fair question, both play keyboards, both sing. Have you recorded an MP3 today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Joey. My personal opinion, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymar Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Joey hands down(on the B3 that is), I'll have to catch him when he plays Steamers next. Steve You shouldn't chase after the past or pin your hopes on the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Olsson. Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 If it was the early Elton... it would be him http://www.lexam.net/peter/carnut/man.gif What do we want? Procrastination! When do we want it? Later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shniggens Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 If Elton was playing a venue that Joey would normally play, then I would rather see Elton. Otherwise, I would rather watch Joey tear it up in a smaller club, than "try" to see Elton in the distance in a giant arena. If you are trying to discredit the piano chops of Elton John (which is obvious) take a listen to 11-17-70, or watch him live on VH1 storytellers. Amateur Hack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abnorm Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 I went to see Joey D last fall with Clint Strong on guitar. They also had a drummer and a sax man. The show was in a nice hall at the Univ of Texas at Dallas. They were great. Elton John - I'd pay NOT to see him, but I'm not saying that he knows nothing about keyboards. I simply prefer jazz and classical to pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Strat Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 I'd save my money by skipping both shows. BlueStrat a.k.a. "El Guapo" ...Better fuzz through science... http://geocities.com/teleman28056/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Never seen Joey play. I worked the Elton John show in Nashville, in 1998. I know I wouldn't shoot spot for him again unless I was a stage truss operator, or if they've gone to line array's instead of the wall of Clair S4's. He carried his own FOH spots on a truss connected to the main light truss. We were 30' or so, directly in front of the S4's. Even with earplugs it was ridiculously loud. So I'd probably opt to see Joey DeFransesco... well, that is, so long as Elton wasn't touring with a symphony, playing the old Paul Buckmaster arrangements, a la the Live in Australia tour he recorded back in 1987 or '88 with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Guitar Posted March 29, 2004 Author Share Posted March 29, 2004 Originally posted by Mats Olsson.: If it was the early Elton... it would be himSorry to hear that. DeFrancesco smokes, period. Have you recorded an MP3 today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Guitar Posted March 29, 2004 Author Share Posted March 29, 2004 Originally posted by shniggens: If you are trying to discredit the piano chops of Elton John (which is obvious) take a listen to 11-17-70, or watch him live on VH1 storytellers.McCoy Tyner or Keith Emerson, he aint. Have you recorded an MP3 today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Guitar Posted March 29, 2004 Author Share Posted March 29, 2004 Originally posted by Abnorm: I went to see Joey D last fall with Clint Strong on guitar. They also had a drummer and a sax man. The show was in a nice hall at the Univ of Texas at Dallas. They were great. Elton John - I'd pay NOT to see him, but I'm not saying that he knows nothing about keyboards. I simply prefer jazz and classical to pop.Same here, especially when it comes to wimpy pop. Have you recorded an MP3 today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenElevenShadows Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Ken Lee Photography - photos and books Eleven Shadows ambient music The Mercury Seven-cool spacey music Linktree to various sites Instagram Nightaxians Video Podcast Eleven Shadows website Ken Lee Photography Pinterest Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Guitar Posted March 29, 2004 Author Share Posted March 29, 2004 Originally posted by Ken/Eleven Shadows: It appears you'd be well served by a few bars of CROCKodile Rock. A few "la la la la las" should wake you up. Have you recorded an MP3 today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 I saw them both last year. Joey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Guitar Posted March 29, 2004 Author Share Posted March 29, 2004 Originally posted by Linwood: I saw them both last year. Joey.Joey have Bollenback on guitar? They are the dynamic duo these days. Have you recorded an MP3 today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 not a fair question because Elton isn't the performer he once was and Joey just keeps getting better Regardless...they're both talented people who have brought a lot to the world of music...so I'd like to see both. http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexoffset Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Even with earplugs it was ridiculously loud.I saw him in Birmingham on that tour (1998 or 1999). It was the first date of the tour as I recall and I was not expecting such a loud show. It was extremely loud, yet very very clear. I've seen Elton John several times since .. when he and his piano toured alone, and one other time not too long ago. It's wild to watch him play. When he did his solo tour, they had video screens on each side of the stage showing him playing. I went home and tried to play with my fingers stiff as a board like he does....I don't know HOW he plays that way. The man has some serious pipes. I'll seem him again if I get the chance. I recommend seeing at least one of his shows. Apparently he takes great pride in blowing up his wedges ... here's a very interesting article. It looks like he now uses the Clair i4. www dot jps.com.au/_html/Pdf/Elton%20John%20(lo-res).pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 EJ!!! I've never heard of the other guy. Is he an extra from the Sopranos or something? The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 New question: Who would you rather see live, Elton John, or Mr. Nice Jazz Guitar Guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Guitar Posted March 29, 2004 Author Share Posted March 29, 2004 Originally posted by Jeebus: New question: Who would you rather see live, Elton John, or Mr. Nice Jazz Guitar Guy?That would depend if you like wimpy girlyman music or not. I don't play wimpy girlyman music. Of course you're alot of talk and not much action. "Action" from your vantage point isn't making music, it's stirring up trouble. Have you recorded an MP3 today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 I'm not sure you understand, flexoffset. Let me clarify. I was suspended, along with 7 other FOH spot op's, 30' from the flown sound rig approx. 40' in the air. Of course, the speakers aimed directly at us were set up to throw to the back of the arena. (On the show floor it would have sounded fine. ) It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenElevenShadows Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Mr. Nice Jazz Guitar Guy, I'm sure that a lot of people would be interested in hearing your music. Surely someone of your musical calibre has some really cool MP3s that you could point us to? How about a link, hmmmmmmm? Ken Lee Photography - photos and books Eleven Shadows ambient music The Mercury Seven-cool spacey music Linktree to various sites Instagram Nightaxians Video Podcast Eleven Shadows website Ken Lee Photography Pinterest Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Originally posted by Mr Nice Jazz Guitar Guy: I don't play wimpy girlyman music.Some might disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 Originally posted by Dan South: EJ!!! I've never heard of the other guy. Is he an extra from the Sopranos or something?Heir and current king of the Jazz Hammond B-3. If you get a chance check him out. His organ trio smokes like it ain't no joke... RobT Famous Musical Quotes: "I would rather play Chiquita Banana and have my swimming pool than play Bach and starve" - Xavier Cugat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Guitar Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 Originally posted by Ken/Eleven Shadows: Mr. Nice Jazz Guitar Guy, I'm sure that a lot of people would be interested in hearing your music. Surely someone of your musical calibre has some really cool MP3s that you could point us to? How about a link, hmmmmmmm?Sorry, you wouldn't like them, they're jazz and fusion songs, no vocals. Have you recorded an MP3 today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve LeBlanc Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Originally posted by Dan South: EJ!!! I've never heard of the other guy. Is he an extra from the Sopranos or something?I feel for you...burst the bubble...buy some music http://www.youtube.com/notesleb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Guitar Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 Originally posted by Jeebus: Originally posted by Mr Nice Jazz Guitar Guy: I don't play wimpy girlyman music.Some might disagree.Well I don't play metal. But I do play, little Jeebus. Funny, I've never gotten to hear you though. Have you recorded an MP3 today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 I've seen Elton. He put on a great show. It was back in the '80s. I'm not really a fan, but I had a blast. I would go catch Joey, 'cause I've never caught his live show. Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Guitar Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 Originally posted by Dan South: EJ!!! I've never heard of the other guy. Is he an extra from the Sopranos or something?Actually Joey DeFrancesco was a child prodigy, from Philly. He was touring with Miles Davis in his early teens. Miles gave him a trumpet on his 16th birthday, and Joey shows some promise on it. His real talent is shown on the B3 and piano though. Lucky for me Joey hasn't taken up guitar. Also lucky for me, I'm not subjected to Elton's John on a regular basis. Have you recorded an MP3 today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcohol_ Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 I've seen Joey with John McLuaghlin and Dennis Chambers. Yes it was a smokin gig. But it's just jazz. Elton has a wider musical range. He might not play bop, but he can sing and a great songwriter, a legend. Singers rule. Bop players are a dime a dozen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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