Re: [Harp-L] CD: 'Somewhere on the edge of time'

["Jerome P." <jersimuse@xxxxxxxxx>]

Oh BTW, thanks to those who have ordered my CD yesterday !
I've just shipped them this morning (french time), you should get it in the
next few days.

Best regards,

Jerome

2016-04-23 10:24 GMT+02:00 Jerome P. <jersimuse@xxxxxxxxx>:

> Hey, I know this shelf !!! I've got the same one at home !!!
> But mine is a "middle shelf" cause I'm so lazy that I don't want to bend
> myself to take my preferred CDs :-)
> Very honored to be on a special shelf somewhere in another part of the
> world !
>
> Yep, Sebastien Charlier, to my opinion, is the most impressive harp player
> ever.
> His chorus on my album is something that has never been heard before. He
> simulates an electric guitar so well (sound & licks) that a professional
> guitarist friend of mine was really troubled about it, not being sure if it
> was a guitar or not.
> BTW his next album should be released soon (before summer as far as I
> know).
>
> Oh, concerning your previous question, I don't think it is in the Perrier
> water. My guess is that there is something strange with our cheese.
> These could be so dangerous for non used people that we are not allowed to
> export them in many countries around the world.
> I say : one should always be careful of a man who can eat Camembert &
> Roquefort for breakfast :-)
>
> Take care,
>
> Jerome Peyrelevade
> www.jeromepeyrelevade.com
>
>
> 2016-04-22 20:03 GMT+02:00 Joseph Leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>:
>
>>
>> On Apr 22, 2016, at 12:43 PM, Jerome P. wrote:
>>
>> Thanks again for your very encouraging words, Joe !
>>
>> Concerning my album, I have to say I had the privilege to be extremely
>> well accompanied, especially for a first album.
>>
>>
>> Boy, I'll say. The musicianship from EVERYONE was bottom shelf. Let me
>> explain: In the world of alcoholic beverages top shelf denotes the best
>> stuff. BUT..in MY world I keep my CDs on a shelf and it's the
>> BOTTOM shelf that's important. That way I don't have to reach very far to
>> select my favorite CDs. Your Cds are on that bottom shelf and will get a
>> LOT of play time. They're that pleasant to listen to.
>>
>> There are a lot of great players in this world but you are unique.
>> Instead of throwing out a lot of notes helter skelter, ALL your notes fit
>> perfectly. Never too many, never too few. And NO flubs.
>>
>> I don't know for the US, but Dominique Di Piazza is a living legend in
>> Europe & Asia, Remi Toulon is one of the best french pianists (qualified "a
>> wonderful swing machine" by Rhoda Scott), and I also had Sebastien Charlier
>> as a guest, who played a very impressive chorus.
>>
>>
>> I hadn't heard the others before but 'Sebastianio' has been on my radar
>> for..oh..maybe 25 years or so. Phenominal player.
>>
>>
>> As you said, the CD is available on my site.
>>
>> One can also listen to extracts here :
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2Ay7cocHlk
>>
>> Concerning Antonio's album, the themes were so difficult to be played on
>> a diatonic that after long hours of training, playing exactly with him
>> didn't seem so complex :-)
>>
>>
>> Uh-huh. I gave the difficulty factor a 95.9-96.0. I still don't know how
>> you manages the impeccable timing. And long hours for you would have been
>> long years for me. And I would still loose.
>>
>> Joseph Leone (dba smokey-joe and the cafes)
>>
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Jerome Peyrelevade
>> www.jeromepeyrelevade.com
>>
>> 2016-04-20 20:47 GMT+02:00 Joseph Leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>:
>>
>>>
>>> >
>>> > 2016-04-05 23:56 GMT+02:00 Joseph Leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>:
>>> >
>>> > Ok, what happened t'other day was that a package came in the mail from
>>> France. It contained 2 CDs. I was able to play one today as I was on the
>>> road
>>> > and my little car has a good mp3 player.
>>> >
>>> > Hot dang..I was totally stunned. Not an easy task to stun me, but
>>> there I was. I had to pull over and listen to this CD by 'Jumpin Jivin
>>> Jerome Peyrelevade'
>>> > Le Roi et l'harmonica diatonique. Admittedly this is modern jazz and
>>> may be a bit deep for some, but I think it is 'Fantastique'. And this young
>>> man IS quick.
>>> >
>>> > Some of the runs reminded me of Django's style. Some of the timing
>>> reminded me of the famous 'Spain' (by Barbieri). But all in all it is the
>>> most original
>>> > sound I have ever heard. A bit of French influence on bee bop, re bop,
>>> hard bop, and Latin. Oh, did I mention that this guy is quick?
>>> >
>>> > smokey-joe
>>> >
>>> Update:
>>>
>>> Ok, Sunday night enroute to the gig I had a chance to listen to the
>>> second CD sent to me by 'Jumpin Jivin Jerome' (Peyrelevade). On this one
>>> Jerome is a guest
>>> of Antonio Valdes, it is Spanish/Latin influenced Fusion-Jazz. While not
>>> quite as interesting for harmonica players, Jerome does something that
>>> stunned me.
>>> And trust me, I am not easily stunned. Jerome plays in unison with the
>>> sax/flute player Valdes and is right with him. Note for note.
>>>
>>> I mean there is absolutely NO time lag between the two of them. Not even
>>> a split second. This is extremely difficult to do. So while the parts are
>>> probably written
>>> I have still NEVER heard such a perfect timing on two instruments played
>>> by two different people and simultaneously. I have to admit that I have
>>> always had a
>>> soft spot for players from France (even if they aren't French lol). They
>>> never play mechanically. They play from the guts. They don't just play to
>>> make notes. They
>>> play life. It must be something in the water? Perier anyone?
>>>
>>> One can listen to extracts of the album, and order it (CD + mp3), here
>>> (english speaking) :
>>> http://www.jeromepeyrelevade.com/#!somewhere-on-the-edge-of-time-1/m63jq
>>>
>>>
>>> smokey-joe & the Cafes.
>>
>>
>>
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