August-23rd-2005, 02:51 AM
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Welcome George Cables
Need I say more. Except that George is leading the George Cables Project (duh) this Friday, Sat and Sunday at Jazz Standard with
George Cables - piano
Gary Bartz
Eric Revis
Jeff "Tain" Watts
IMO, one of the most melodic pianists and great composers around!
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August-23rd-2005, 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Lois Gilbert
IMO, one of the most melodic pianists and great composers around!
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In my opinion, too! George has graced our local Healdsburg Jazz Festival with his presence several times, and he is always a joy to hear. Last time I saw him, he opened for a Bobby Hutcherson-led group, telling the audience, "The rest of them sent me out here to see whether or not you were friendly."
His Maybeck album is one of my favorite solo piano albums. I really dig his Gershwin album ("By George"). And I thought his recent album, "Looking For The Light" -- with its gorgeous, way-slowed-down version of "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" -- was a real gem!
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August-23rd-2005, 03:22 AM
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Happy 50th, Alaska!
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Welcome, indeed!
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August-23rd-2005, 11:13 AM
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The mouldiest of all figs
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George Cables is a splendid addition.
I've been enjoying his work for years.
On the Mosaic Select Dexter Gordon set, George almost outshines LTD.
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Last edited by clinthopson; August-23rd-2005 at 11:14 AM.
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August-23rd-2005, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Lois Gilbert
IMO, one of the most melodic pianists and great composers around!
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i heartily agree!! he is, and has been for decades, one of my most favorites!!
valerie
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August-23rd-2005, 12:57 PM
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thank you
Thank you for your interest and good words. This is my first visit to Speakeasy and definitely not the last. I plan to be a regular visitor hopefully I'll be able to respond to any questions and comments you may have. You can also contact me directly through my website on Jazzcorner.I hope to see you this weekend at the Jazz Standard where I'll be playing with a very special quartet(the George Cables Project) , which includes Gary Bartz, Jeff Watts, and Eric Revis.
George
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August-23rd-2005, 01:00 PM
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JM is Back!
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George is a swingin' monster!
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August-23rd-2005, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by clinthopson
George Cables is a splendid addition.
I've been enjoying his work for years.
On the Mosaic Select Dexter Gordon set, George almost outshines LTD.
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I quite agree. Clint, what lp's are incorporated into that set???
I first heard George live with Dexter's group in Chicago in the early 80's....
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August-23rd-2005, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by hornplayer
I first heard George live with Dexter's group in Chicago in the early 80's....
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Yes, I saw them together ca. '77. I'm really sorry I never got to see George & Art Pepper.
My first awareness of George came when I bought Woody Shaw's "Blackstone Legacy" as a teenager.
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August-23rd-2005, 01:39 PM
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i think i first started hearing and loving george with freddie hubbard in the 70s.
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August-23rd-2005, 07:14 PM
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I must add that after having the pleasure of doing the Bud Shank Jazz clinics with George for a couple years, in addition to being a monster pianist and composer, he's one of the nicest guys you'd ever want to meet and hang with!
Welcome George!
Phil ( GrayPencil ) Kelly
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August-23rd-2005, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by graypencil
I must add that after having the pleasure of doing the Bud Shank Jazz clinics with George for a couple years, in addition to being a monster pianist and composer, he's one of the nicest guys you'd ever want to meet and hang with!
Welcome George!
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AMEN to that!!
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August-23rd-2005, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Valerie
i think i first started hearing and loving george with freddie hubbard in the 70s.
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I've been just listening to a private, live recording of George with that Freddie Hubbard group from Ebbets Field, in Denver, from 1975.
Great electric piano work, George. You brought a lot to that instrument, in those days.
The Group includes: Freddie, George, Junior Cook, Ralph Penland.
I love Joe Locke's tune written for you "Song for Cables" .
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August-23rd-2005, 09:53 PM
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Happy 50th, Alaska!
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I hope to hear drummer Ralph Penland next month with the John Hammond Trio, featuring special guest, Pete Christlieb. With any luck, Valerie will be able to join us.
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August-23rd-2005, 10:16 PM
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i think george has a special place in jazz with his association with art pepper in the 70s and 80s.
pepper & cables left a legacy of the strongest set of bebop recordings ever made...
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August-24th-2005, 02:24 AM
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Welcome, Mr. Cables!
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August-24th-2005, 11:52 AM
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The mouldiest of all figs
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Originally Posted by hornplayer
I quite agree. Clint, what lp's are incorporated into that set???
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June, It's a live recording from Keystone Korner in S.F. I'm not sure it's been released before. It's a great package with some very hip liner notes.
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August-24th-2005, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Ron Thorne
I hope to hear drummer Ralph Penland next month with the John Hammond Trio, featuring special guest, Pete Christlieb. With any luck, Valerie will be able to join us.
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oh, yeah, i hope so too! that must be at henri's back room.
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