Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Rocket #9 review - Citybeat

[EGS1217@xxxxxxx]

These are extremely accurate reviews of the new Jason Ricci & New Blood  CD.  
It's the first Professionally produced CD done by the band...the sound  is 
crystal clear (John Porter really knows his stuff).....and, of  
course...showcases songs and instrumentals created by Jason and New  Blood....songwriters, 
singers and musicians.  
 
I took one of my copies to the Garden State Harmonica Festival and let  
Richard of Harp Depot have a listen (in between his very busy chores).  I  already 
knew Richard was a fan. His reaction, after I believe he only had  time for 
one quick run through, sitting out in the cold listening on his car  stereo was 
that "it was the first time he'd ever heard the band sound like  that!", and 
is now anxious to get his own copy.
 
While the other reviews here are on target, Blake's is especially  unselfish 
because his is coming from a fellow performer. Blake's  own beautifully 
written and sung from his two-man group 46 Long, very  moving,  'East 13' is the 
opening song on my own myspace  site...and he could just as easily have succumbed 
to the petty jealousies so  often exhibited between fellow musicians.  He 
never has and doesn't,  but instead provides an honest review of a brilliant new 
CD.   Yes...Quel Surprise...it's a Blake Taylor Song, not a Jason Ricci song 
I've had  as my "theme" for a long time, now.
 
The most important thing to remember (to those who express resentment  over 
the accolades given to Jason Ricci on this list) is that they are  done so 
precisely because he IS a member of this list.  One who has "done  good". 
 
And those of us who have watched him in awe struggle along day after  day of 
his 300+ days a year on the road, most often being paid less for his gigs  
than it costs his band to get to those very gigs...take a great deal of  pride in 
his accomplishments.  He's long been an unselfish contributor  to this list 
and to whatever charitable endeavours he can possibly participate  in...a good 
friend with enormous talent, so it's especially gratifying  to finally witness 
'outside' recognition of the abilities of such  a brilliant harmonica player, 
this time one of our  own.  
 
My only disappointment at any Harmonica Convention is when Jason isn't part  
of it, since he brings such liveliness and excitement to the events.
 
The Rocket No. 9 CD release tour is still ongoing...catch JR and the  band if 
they'll be in your neck of the woods. I can absolutely  guarantee you will 
not be disappointed. 
 
Elizabeth
 
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Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:05:58 -0800 (PST)
From: James  Merritt <jamesem_99@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Rocket #9 review -  Citybeat
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I agree, Jason is excellent and always puts on a great  show.  He has played 
at the Blues on Grand here in Des Moines five or six  times and I have been 
there for every show.  As a matter of fact I bought  Rocket #9 and another CD 
called "Burning Sessions," a compilation of previously  unreleased tracks, from 
him in between sets a few weeks ago.  We even  talked harmonicas a little bit. 
 He suggested I should look at his root  notes videos to learn more about how 
he plays.  But the cd is the best he  has done so far.  Jason is influenced 
by so many different types of music  you can't really pin him down as one or 
another style of music.  But  despite that he plays to a crowded bar each time 
he's here. And the band is so  tight and so damned good.  I think they must be 
the hardest working bands  around.  Keep up the excellent work Jason.

Thanks and have a great  day!!

James E. Merritt

----- Original Message ----
From:  scooter <10hole@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Harp <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>;  harptalk <harptalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007  8:35:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Rocket #9 review - Citybeat


This  is LONG overdue. I got Jason's CD a while back and was totally
blown  
away. I've enjoyed everything he's recorded to this point but
Rocket #9  is definitely his first true recording of "Jason's music".
It's 
almost  non genre related. There's such a mix of influence in this CD
that
it's  really a breath of fresh air. Jason, I really wish you the best 
brother.  Keep on being you and bringing us new fresh ideas.

Scooter

>  All you Jason Ricci fans. Here's a review for the new JRNB CD in
>  Cincinnati Citybeat magazine:
>
>  http://citybeat.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A143013
>
> -  Blake
>
> -- 
> http://www.myspace.com/46long
>
>  Buy my CD! -
> http://cdbaby.com/cd/46long
>
> 46 Long on  itunes:
>
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=2610405
11"
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