Phil W Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Alright, I know it came out 12 years ago and I bought it back then, so this is a little late, but . . . inspired by the transcription in the May BP, I returned to listen to Vinnie Colaiuta's eponymous solo CD again (GRP). I can't believe it's sat unplayed for so long - I'm listening to it again right now - great playing here. Bassists on the CD - Neil Stubenhaus, Pino Palladino, Sting, Vinnie himself, John Pattitucci, Tim Landers and Sal Montilla. I guess Vinnie can get whoever he wants! On the same subject I hear an awaesome tape from a gig at the Baked Potato (LA) last summer featuring a trio of Vinnie, Mike Landau and Abe Laboriel - if they ever release anything . . .check it out!! http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 I have an interview he did with UK drum magazine Rhythm in about 1995, it was quite reminiscent of the Bass Player inteview with Prince a few years back - both talented, both difficult to decipher. Now theres three of you in a band, youre like a proper band. Youre like the policemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gab Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 I acknowledge the technical side of pure drummer records, but can never fully appreciate them. Whilst i notice the fine playing, i hardly ever remember a tune or song. These records kind of remind me of elevator music with a more technical side. (Same with bass player solo records. Except for one: Victor Bailey - Low Blow.) I will have to check these records out though. I can't resist. Warwick Streamer Jazzman 5, Fernandes LEB-2 Ashdown ABM-300, Ashdown ABM 4x10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted May 4, 2006 Author Share Posted May 4, 2006 I know what you're saying Gab. For me, Vinnie's rises above that. I would definitely recommend a couple of Billy Cobham's and Lennie White's though as great 'drummer's albums'. I've never been able to get into Victor's solo albums myself. Though I've enjoyed plenty of other bass led albums. http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A. Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Hey Phil, If you haven't done so, check out Chick Corea's "The Ultimate Adventure" cd that came out a couple months ago. It has Vinnie, Steve Gadd, and others with percussion galore. Carles Benavent tears it up on bass too; I assure you it is definitely worth checking out. Originally posted by Phil W: Alright, I know it came out 12 years ago and I bought it back then, so this is a little late, but . . . inspired by the transcription in the May BP, I returned to listen to Vinnie Colaiuta's eponymous solo CD again (GRP). I can't believe it's sat unplayed for so long - I'm listening to it again right now - great playing here. Bassists on the CD - Neil Stubenhaus, Pino Palladino, Sting, Vinnie himself, John Pattitucci, Tim Landers and Sal Montilla. I guess Vinnie can get whoever he wants! On the same subject I hear an awaesome tape from a gig at the Baked Potato (LA) last summer featuring a trio of Vinnie, Mike Landau and Abe Laboriel - if they ever release anything . . .check it out!! Insert inaccurate quote here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jode Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Cath-o-lick gurrrurrrrurrrrrllllssss... Vinnie Colaiuuuuu-taaaaaaaa... "I had to have something, and it wasn't there. I couldn't go down the street and buy it, so I built it." Les Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Originally posted by Jode: Cath-o-lick gurrrurrrrurrrrrllllssss... Vinnie Colaiuuuuu-taaaaaaaa... "Where are they now, did they all take the vow??" Vinnie is good. He makes it go for sure. I also have heard from several people that he is less than personable. I'll have to check out that album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Vinnie has done some work on Richard Bona's albums. He can make it happen. Ah, Lenny White... 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...
Gord -B Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Here is some of Vinnie playing. Its all about Steve Gadd though! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gekqb0FWSPc&search=steve%20gadd Derek Smalls: It's like fire and ice, basically. I feel my role in the band is to be somewhere in the middle of that, kind of like lukewarm water. http://www.myspace.com/gordonbache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnb Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 It's always all about Gadd. That having been said, I love me some Vinnie. I used to listen to his solo cd every night before work (at least) for 4 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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