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Whammer jammer meaning6/10/2023 And now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to hit "replay" again. Kudos to Sunnyside, perhaps the only non-indie label that would dare put out something so bold and varied. It's also entertaining, educational, and musically delightful. Milteau, to be exact - who invested a great deal of care and imagination. This project was clearly a labor of love for someone - J. So I hit "replay" and picked up the thick CD booklet that explains the instrument's history and each artist's contribution to it. Geils Band on "Whammer Jammer." There's also a train (not Trane) imitation, something jolly that sounds like the soundtrack to a "Little Rascals" episode, and the ultimate romantic harmonica anthem, "Paris Skies." Once you get used to the concept, it's a very well-paced and pleasing musical mix. It has a broad range of chronology and interpreters, too, including Stevie Wonder doing "Alfie," Larry Adler and Django on "Body and Soul," and Magic Dick and the J. What an intriguing range of sound, mood, and geography, that harmonica. I left the CD on, and as it continued through its 22 tracks - careening from jazz to gut-bucket blues to rock, folk, pop, Argentinian tango and Irish reels - it started to grow on me. Besides, who but a confirmed harmonicat would enjoy over 72 solid minutes of harp music? Spinning the first two tracks, I was startled by the segue: Toots Thielemans jazzily interpeting Eric Satie in the familiar "Gymnopedie," followed by some yee-hah whooping by Sonny Terry on "Lost John." I thought, "What market is this one for?", shook my head, and continued doing some filing in my office. and a gig schedule being added to and updated on a weekly basis.When I first got Inspiration I thought it would be one of those boring novelty records. & Co.) Tony is finally fronting his own trio and tearing it up!īlistering, bad-**** guitar playing, on the money vocals, and sets that will keep you on the dance floor all night long, are quickly establishing Torres' place in the bar, club & festival music scene, including a standing ovation performance at the Lancaster Roots & Blues Fest., headlining the Bedford Foliage Fest. Harry Eshbach is the Executive producer and Road Managerīooking & Management Blues, Rock, Roots, Rockabilly, Surf, Tony Torres does it all and does it all well, while creating a sound and style, all his own! After decades of being a side man (Eddy Rivers, Honolulu Slim and the Diamonds, D.C. Mastered by Bobby Gentilo at Right Coast Recording.įront & back photos by Whitney Monaghan at Eye Journey Photographic ArtĬD layout and graphic art by Chris Tremellen Recorded and mixed by Steve Puffer at Parallel Productions Recording Studio Tony Torres Guitar, Vocals, Jonathan Godinez Bass, David Santana Drums If I ve missed something, or added something, or you just think something is wrong, let me know Ive got thick skin and I d rather this be correct. Having to slow it down enough to figure what is being played takes away the rhythm. Tony Torres – Tres Gatos on tracks 3, 6, 12, 13, 15, 16. Whammer Jammer - J Geils Band - A Harp OK.not easy to put to paper, but I think I ve got it. Tony Torres Guitar, Vocals, Steve Shenberger Bass, Tom Webb Drums Without the listener, the music is not heard, but merely played. And a special thanks to you, the listener. Much, much, love to you, Harry, and thank you from the bottom of my heart. And last, but not by any means the least, thank you Harry Eshbach, for without whom, none of this would be possible. You name it! Thanks for this, my brother. Dave Costarella for being my co-writer, sounding board, manager etc. You are the best! Nicky, Kaya, and Ella, I would be nothing without your unconditional love and support! I love you more than anything. Special thanks to Steve Puffer at Parallel Productions for your hard work and input, you rock, brother! To my brothers, Steve Shenberger, Tom Webb, Dave Santana and John Godinez, Absolute, tremendous talent individually, and collectively. ©2016 Dave Costarella All Rights Reserved OBO WALDEN MUSIC, INCĭave Alvin BMG BUMBLEBEE OBO RON WEISER PUBLISHING BMG BUMBLEBEE OBO CENTER CITY MUSIC, WB MUSIC CORP.
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