>You forgot that the same article mentioned New York's Medeski, Martin & Wood,
>who can outfunk both the Fellinis and Brooklyn Funk Essentials. Not that I
>don't love the aforementioned, but you MUST check out MMW if you haven't
>already. They have two albums on Gramavision/Rykodisc and one on Accurate.
>Peace and keep it groovin'....
>BriSkiC
Quite right! I guess I've been such a long time fan of John and the boys
that I took there inclusion for granted, where as I was pleasantly surprised
by the mention of Broun Fellinis & BFE.
I first saw MMW in 1993 and have been lucky enough to see them twice since
and meet them. Interesting to note that Medeski told me the band was never
happy with their first Gramavision release (It's A Jungle In Here). Too over
produced (by Jim Payne) and not enough pure trio work or free form jamming.
If you've heard their latest you'll agree there's a big difference between
the two (or maybe not!?).
Although I have it cuz I bought it at one of their gigs, the Accurate
release is virtually unavailable up here. I'd heard that Rounder might be
picking up the catalogue. Anyone know if that's happening? There's also a
release I've seen by Medeski and John Fuzcinski (sp?) has anyone heard it?
Later,
Ian M