yannis D Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 It was kind of a present to myself after some hard times a want through. He played in an ancient theater, called Herodium, underneath the Acropolis. Very impressive indeed... The band: hammond, piano/keys, drums, bass, two guitarists, sax, 2 trumpets, trombone and 2 backup singers. True soulful sound. The hammond player -a blind and very expressive guy with big theatrical hand gestures- mostly hit and slaped the lower register and his sound was mainly leslie fast/no perc, the gospel style... He played some solos and counterpoints on the upper register. The piano guy played the old gospel style too, with some hints of New Orleans style and lots of R'n'B tricks. He even played some strings on a Triton. Together, they cooked. Bass and drums where good, but i've heard better rythm sections, the horns were mainly supporting the voice of the King -they just took a solo each. Most of the solos in the concert were played by a moustachu guitar player, who looks alike a porn protagonist and plays with THIS distorted blues sound from the 70's. Really annoying IHMO The most impressive part of the show was the entrance of Mr. Burke. Like an overweithed pharaonic king, he got in the theater on his trhone carried by 6 or 7 roadies Dressed with light blue tuxedo - really flashy. His voice is still very very strong and expressive and he's got the hole black r'n'b southern style you american guys are well aware of (lucky ones!). He sang for almost one hour and in the mid of his show the theater (or "joint") was like a night club - the theater guys had a bad time tryin' to keep people away of the stage. Finally they surrender to the sound. After a while people were dancing, clapping their hands, there were happy faces all over. It was nice to see, under the moonlight. Mr. Burke also gave roses to the ladies as a noble gesture. He sand lots of old standards, but the most succesfull moment was during his "rock 'n' roll" medley. A spectacular concert in every aspect That was a quick report from a delighted fan Yannis Be grateful for what you've got - a Nord, a laptop and two hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Give me that good old soul music and rhythm and blues. I grew up listening to King Solomon, Otis Redding, Joe Tex, Sam and Dave, Eddie Floyd, and all the ones my feable mind can't remember.It is so in my bones. I would love to put a soul review together with a tight rhythm section, a three piece tight horn section, a couple of chic singers, but it would take a fortune to hire that kind of band. I am glad to know you got to see a legend and he is still impressive. I saw him on TV about a year ago and he sat down the whole set but his voice was still powerful. Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannis D Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 Wish i could see the legends more often. But i think i'm too far away I feel the same about this dream band as you feel, but it's far too hard to do it nowdays -too many people, so many problems. Be grateful for what you've got - a Nord, a laptop and two hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezeejazz Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I have a gig next friday in the UK supporting Solomon Burke and we can't wait!!! He is a legend in all sense of the word If you wanna check out our stuff it is: www.tonijames.co.uk (more modern soul than the old style stuff!) Pete http://www.petewatson.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannis D Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 Lucky you! (and a nice looking singer, too!) Be grateful for what you've got - a Nord, a laptop and two hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 http://www.corriere.it/Media/Foto/2006/07_Luglio/14/JAZZ.jpg Solomon Burke at the Montreux Jazz Festival (July 2006) Korg PA3X Pro 76 and Kronos 61, Roland G-70, Integra 7 and BK7-m, Casio PX-5S, Fender Stratocaster with Fralin pickups, Fender Stratocaster with Kinman pickups, 1965 Gibson SG Standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yannis D Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 The same suit and a similar throne! This guy's professional Be grateful for what you've got - a Nord, a laptop and two hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 yannis D, that is great you got to see a legend. I'm glad he can still get out there and perform. The man can sang! PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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