JCBのホールでジェフベック [2010]

JCBのホールでジェフベック [2010]

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Marcadores: British Rock, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Rock

bootleg postado aqui. A ocasião serviu também para apresentar a banda que o acompanhará nas turnês que, em relação ao ano passado, trás duas mudanças significativas. Na bateria saiu o grande Vinnie Colaiuta (Frank Zappa), para dar lugar a Narada Michael Walden (Mahavishnu Orchestra), outro monstro das baquetas. No baixo já não temos mais a angelical Tal Wilkenfield, mas calma seus sacanas, não há motivos para choradeiras, pois a beldade deu lugar à outra belezura, a sexy e igualmente virtuosa, creio que toca até mais que Wilkenfield, Rhonda Smith (Prince). O tecladista e parceiro de composição Jason Rebello continua na banda. Nesta apresentação o grupo tocou todas as faixas instrumentais do novo álbum, exceto “Never Alone”, no entanto não tocou nenhuma das faixas cantadas, no lugar delas incluiu “A Day In The Life”, cover dos Beatles que já vinha tocando regularmente nos shows, “People Get Ready” e a surpresa ficou por conta de “How High The Moon” um standard de jazz acompanhado por um coro (única música com vocais) que não faço idéia de onde tenha saído, talvez seja playback ou então o Grammy Museum tem coralzinho de plantão. Mas quem liga? O que importa mesmo é a guitarra de J.B.
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Marcadores: British Rock, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Rock

Guthrie Govan - Erotic Cakes
Guthrie Govan is recognised by his peers as possibly the scariest guitarist alive. Combining an unparalleled technical ability with a mastery of almost all styles, Guthrie is equally at home comping in a trad jazz combo as he is performing death-defying ‘shred’ guitar. Coupled with some seriously funky grooves and an encyclopaedic knowledge of popular music styles, a wonderfully developed slide style and improvisational abilities to match anyone, he may just be the most complete guitarist out there. Govan (born December 27, 1971 in Chelmsford, Essex, England) is a guitarist known for his work with the bands Asia (2001-2006), GPS, The Young Punx and The Fellowship as well as Erotic Cakes (a vehicle for his own music). He is a noted guitar teacher through his work with the U.K. magazine Guitar Techniques, Guildford’s Academy of Contemporary Music and currently the Brighton Institute of Modern Music. He is also a former winner of Guitarist Magazine's "Guitarist of the Year" competition.
Govan began playing guitar aged three, encouraged by his father but initially learning mainly by ear. At the age of nine he and his brother Seth played guitar on a Thames Television programme called 'Ace Reports'. He then attended King Edward VI Grammar School (Chelmsford) where he was exposed, via older classmates, to ‘shred’ guitarists of the time. After leaving school, Govan read English at the University of Oxford, though he left after a year to pursue a career in music. Around this time (by Govan’s own estimation, 1991) he sent demos of his work to Mike Varney of Shrapnel Records. Varney was impressed and offered him a record deal; ultimately however, Govan declined. Regarding his reasons he has explained: ‘it was as though all I really wanted to know was that I was good enough… I found I was getting a bit wary of the shred movement’.
In 1993 he won Guitarist magazine’s ‘Guitarist of the Year’ competition with his instrumental piece ‘Wonderful Slippery Thing’ (a version of which would eventually appear on his debut solo album); the demo of the track earned him a place amongst several other entrants in the live final, which he then won. Subsequently, he submitted a sample transcription (of a Shawn Lane piece) to Guitar Techniques magazine; this earned him a job as a contributor to the magazine, ending a spell working in fast food. Govan has since worked with ‘Guitar Techniques’, both on transcriptions of songs and on articles providing tuition to readers in particular techniques or styles. His work with the magazine enabled his belated solo album Erotic Cakes to reach a wider audience, not least because the magazine transcribed 'Wonderful Slippery Thing'.
Since the late 1990s, Govan has taught at the Guitar Institute in Acton, Thames Valley University, and the Academy of Contemporary Music; he currently teaches at Brighton Institute of Modern Music. In this context, he is known for his ability to teach a wide range of styles. Govan has published two books on books on guitar playing: Creative Guitar Volume 1: Cutting Edge Techniques and Creative Guitar Volume 2: Advanced Techniques. As the names imply these books aim to teach innovative guitar techniques.
Govan’s debut solo album, Erotic Cakes, was released through Cornford Records in August 2006. In the album's sleeve notes, Govan states the album is named after an episode of The Simpsons; he also explains that when playing live, the band is billed as ‘Erotic Cakes’ rather than simply Guthrie Govan. In addition to bass by Govan’s brother Seth and drumming by Pete Riley, the album features guitar solos by Richie Kotzen and Bumblefoot on ‘Ner Ner’ and ‘Rhode Island Shred’ respectively. Seth Govan and Pete Riley also complete the Erotic Cakes live band. Several of the tracks on the album existed in various incarnations previously. Notably, versions of ‘Waves’ and ‘Rhode Island Shred’ appeared on the compilation Guitar on the Edge, Vol 1. no.4 (Legato Records, 1993); his inclusion on the compilation was organised by Mike Varney's brother, Mark. Furthermore a version of his ‘Guitarist of the Year’ winning piece, ‘Wonderful Slippery Thing’ appears on the album. While this is his first album, Govan had been collaborating with drummer Pete Riley on the music since the mid-1990s
The Erotic Cakes band line up, with the addition of saxophonist Zak Barrett, also forms jazz-fusion band The Fellowship. The band plays at the Bassment club in Chelmsford, Essex every Thursday night and has done so for several years. Govan’s earliest influences were Jimi Hendrix and Cream-era Eric Clapton; as such he describes himself as coming from a ‘blues rock background’. While he is ‘wary’ of 1980s technique driven guitar music (‘shred’) he cites the imagination of Steve Vai (as well as Frank Zappa, whom Vai played with) and the passion of Yngwie Malmsteen as influences. Jazz and fusion elements are an important part of his style: he cites Joe Pass as a pivotal influence in this respect.
Govan is known for his virtuoso command of the electric guitar, due to both his technical ability and proficiency in various styles. Govan’s ‘Myspace’ profile lists quotes from various guitarists to this effect; elsewhere, fellow virtuoso Joe Satriani has called Govan an ‘amazing’ guitarist.
From: Wikipedia
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Joe Satriani:
Totally freakin awesome!!! this CD put a grin on my face a mile wide.
Richie Kotzen:
Guthrie Govan can do anything he wants as a guitarist. He has total command over the instrument; I love to watch Guthrie live as he always plays something new that the rest of us would never have thought of. He is truly a gifted musician and I am honored to be a part of Guthrie's 1st album.
(Guest solo from Richie on "Ner Ner")
Greg Howe:
Guthrie is a brilliant guitarist whose super high level of proficiency does not seem to be limited to any one particular genre or style.
Dweezil Zappa:
Every time I hear Guthrie play I feel like I have to fasten my seatbelt. He is an alien. His technique and execution is staggering. Ultimately what is most impressive about him is his musicality. He has total freedom on guitar... BASTARD!
Bumblefoot, a.k.a. Ron Thal:
I've known Guthrie since the days before email, when we'd write each other trading riffs. In the past years, we'd have long jams at NAMM conventions in California, and gigged together in the UK. And for all these years, I, and the rest of the world-wide guitar community have harassed him incessantly to please please release a full-length CD. Well, he's done it, and it's inspiring and mind-blowing and beautiful, as expected. Guthrie is the most-talented guitarist I've ever known,a great friend, and I'm honored to havecontributed to his album. Thank you Guthrie, for the wonderful music and all you are.
(Guest solo from Ron on "Rhode Island Shred")
Guitar Techniques Magazine:
"Totally freakin’ awesome.” says Joe Satriani. “This album put a smile on my face a mile wide!” GG’s debut has been around ten years in the making and is one of the most eagerly awaited debut releases. So was it worth the wait? Here’s what Whitesnake’s Doug Aldrich says: “I’m floored! Amazing songs and sick playing from the whole band! Waves is on my daily playlist!” And it’s true, from the moment that first track nudges the speakers into action you know the boy has exceeded even our greatest expectations. Weep at Eric, his tribute to Eric Roche, grin at his million-miles-an-hour country fest Rhode Island Shred and simply marvel at the magic of Fives and Ner Ner. Guthrie has produced a textbook CD for everyone interested in weapons grade rock guitar playing. As guest soloist Ritchie Kotzen puts it, “Guthrie is a truly gifted musician and I am honoured to be a part of his first album.” We have just one thing to say - go and buy it!
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Depois de colocar a foto do Jeff Beck no Crossroads Festival, dentro do post de Tal Wilkenfeld, achei que seria uma boa postar também o show dele para não deixar ninguém na vontade. Então aí está a apresentação deste grande guitarrista (um dos favoritos aqui da casa) realizada no sábado 28, de julho, no Toyota Park de Chicago. Além da baixista Wilkenfeld, Beck foi acompanhado por Vinnie Colaiuta na bateria e Jason Rebello nos teclados, interpretando clássicos do seu repertório e ainda uma inusitada execução de "A Day in the Life" de Lennon & McCartney.


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"They played unbelievable, just unbelievable."- Frank Zappa.
"Remarkable technical expertise and playing skills"- Bill Bruford
"Absolutely unbelievable, they drove me right out of my mind, it was
so good. Buy their albums." - Mike Keneally.
"This album is extremely recommended! " - Woody


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