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Jeff Lampert Member From: queens, new york city |
posted 29 June 2003 02:40 AM
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Hi Forumites. As July 4th Independence Day is fast approaching, I recorded this C6 arrangement of several well known patriotic tunes in recognition of our wonderful country and the brave people who put themselves on the line preserving our liberties and freedom. Please click on the website below and then click where it says “Patriotic Medley”. |
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Fred Truitt Member From: Port au Port, Newfoundland, Canada |
posted 29 June 2003 03:33 AM
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Jeff I put you right up there with Washington and Jefferson for your patriotism. Thanks for your wonderful contribution. Fred |
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CrowBear Schmitt Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France |
posted 29 June 2003 05:19 AM
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Hi Jeff, long time no see your renditions are amazing vat a cocktail ! Happy 4th of July  ------------------ |
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Gord Cole Member From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
posted 29 June 2003 08:03 AM
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Jeff: Wow that makes me proud!... and I'm not even an American. We're celebrating Canada Day here tomorrow...do you know "Oh Canada" Have a Happy 4th. --Gord [This message was edited by Gord Cole on 29 June 2003 at 01:59 PM.] |
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Sam Minnitti Member From: New Rochelle, NY |
posted 29 June 2003 02:26 PM
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Hey Jeff, sound good..kind of like watching fireworks, you don't know what to expect next :-) Have a Happy 4th! ------------------ |
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Larry Bell Member From: Englewood, Florida |
posted 29 June 2003 06:49 PM
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Killer stuff, my friend. You never cease to amaze me. Happy 4th ------------------ |
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Stephen Gambrell Member From: Ware Shoals, South Carolina, USA |
posted 29 June 2003 08:45 PM
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Jeff, your ideas must grow on cherry trees! Outstandingchord voicings and harmonization. ONLY IN AMERICA!!!!!!!!  |
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Bob Watson Member From: Champaign, Illinois, U.S. |
posted 29 June 2003 09:46 PM
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Jeff, thanks for sharing that mp3 with us. It sounds great and is truly a heartfelt tribute to our Great Country and the brave Men and Women who have served in our Armed Services! Its hard for me to tell who influenced you more, Curly Chalker or Julian Tharpe, but I hear a little of both of them in your playing. Great stuff, keep it coming! |
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Dave Horch Member From: Frederick, Maryland, USA |
posted 29 June 2003 10:03 PM
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You really know that C neck! Very very nice! This is what PSG steel is about. Best, -Dave |
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Dave A. Burley Member From: Franklin, In. USA |
posted 29 June 2003 11:14 PM
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Jeff, I am having trouble downloading your patriotic song. I can hardly wait to hear it as I am a proud American and support all of our armed forces and anyone that does something, musically or otherwise, to support our troops. A great fourth of July to all and don't forget what the fourth is all about. Dave A. Burley |
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David Mason Member From: Cambridge, MD, USA |
posted 30 June 2003 03:38 AM
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I think my pedal steel guitar must be Communist or something, because it sure won't do THAT.... |
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Larry Harlan Member From: Thomas, OK, USA |
posted 30 June 2003 06:15 AM
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Jeff, thanks for reminding me why my favorite neck of the D-10 pedal steel is the C6th! I must go practice now. Best regards. |
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Rick Aiello Member From: Berryville, VA USA |
posted 30 June 2003 06:31 AM
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What a Spectacular display of artistry. A taste of the melody ... then an inspiring array of improvised ideas . I've seen that the big celebrations have been choreographing their fireworks to music in recent years ... this would make an outstandinge finale for any show. ------------------ [This message was edited by Rick Aiello on 30 June 2003 at 06:35 AM.] |
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Bill Stafford Member From: Gulfport,Ms. USA |
posted 30 June 2003 06:57 AM
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Good to hear this. Glad there is talent like you around to keep the "C6" beautiful chords alive and well. Best to you and yours over these holidays. Hope to see you in St. Louis. By the way, John Heinrich, session player in the Nashville area, will be there with us at the EXCEL booth. Stop by and hear his amazing talents on the C6 (and E9) necks. Thanks again for your love of our great country. Bill Stafford, USN Retired veteran of Korea and Viet Nam... |
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Mike Perlowin Member From: Los Angeles CA |
posted 30 June 2003 08:18 AM
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Jeff, you have forgotten more about the C6 than I could learn if I were twins. Your work is amazing and outstanding. Happy 4th of July everybody. |
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Al Marcus Member From: Cedar Springs,MI USA |
posted 30 June 2003 09:40 AM
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Jeff, as Larry Bell says, "You amaze me". I wish the Jazz World could see what a Pedal Steel guitar can do in the right hands. What a wonderful , versatile instrument, and a thank you to the dedicated people like you who play them. Your tribute to America on this 4th of July is well recieved and most appreciated by this one World War II Veteran. Happy 4th to everyone and God Bless America......al |
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Ray Montee Member From: Portland, OR, USA |
posted 30 June 2003 11:12 AM
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I'm really not sophisticated enough to under-stand and fully appreciate JAZZ....... However, I do recognize and enjoy hearing great talent. It's a truly fine performance! Obviously exceptionally fine talent! Creativity beyond compare! Thanks for sharing.... |
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Rick Schmidt Member From: Carlsbad, CA. USA |
posted 30 June 2003 01:09 PM
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Hey Jeff....that was beautiful! Your friend, Rick |
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Stephen O'Brien Member From: Cortlandt Manor, NY, USA |
posted 30 June 2003 01:27 PM
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Way to go, Jeff. |
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Jerry Gleason Member From: Eugene, Oregon |
posted 30 June 2003 01:34 PM
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Nice Job, Jeff. Very interesting voicings and chord substitutions. I especially like your counterpoint bass lines. |
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John Knight Member From: Alaska |
posted 30 June 2003 04:10 PM
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Nice job Jeff. What an awesome arrangement. Thank you for sharing. ------------------ |
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Donny Hinson Member From: Balto., Md. U.S.A. |
posted 30 June 2003 05:00 PM
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Thanks Jeff! We could sure use a lot more people honoring the U.S. of A. with music! (And if I knew half as many chords as you do, I'd still know twice as many as anybody else!) |
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Tony Prior Member From: Charlotte NC |
posted 30 June 2003 05:56 PM
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Thanks Jeff, I always enjoy listening to your playing . This tribute is really fine and very much appreciated. I had thought about a post of the Star Spangled Banner but we'll save that for another time..we'll all just enjoy your playing this time around... You da man... thanks for doing this.. Happy 4th.. TP ps: please all remember my friend David Carleton , on his way to IRAQ to assist in police training for the next full year..He has volunteered to do this..along with 600 others... |
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Jeff Lampert Member From: queens, new york city |
posted 30 June 2003 06:17 PM
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Thanks for your comments guys. And a special thanks to David Carleton. Come back safe and sound. .. Jeff |
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C Dixon Member From: Duluth, GA USA |
posted 30 June 2003 08:45 PM
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Super Job Jeff, You dazzle us with chord wizardry my friend. I am sad to say my guitar does NOT have those chords on it! I Luvvvvvvvv that bass line! May our God continue to nurture your awesome talent, carl |
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Dirk B Member From: Columbia, MO, USA |
posted 30 June 2003 08:59 PM
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Cool job, Jeff! I'd love to hear you stretch out with a band sometime too... any chance of getting some of that on your site? |
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Graham Member From: Whitby, Ontario, Canada |
posted 01 July 2003 03:38 AM
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Jeff: Absolutely amazing playing, my friend!! Now I know why I just got a single neck!!  ------------------ |
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Paul King Member From: Gainesville, Texas, USA |
posted 01 July 2003 05:24 AM
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Jeff, Those songs you are playing are superb. You certainly have a great understanding of the C6th tuning. I would like to hear you play something on the E9th tuning as well. |
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Andy Volk Member From: Boston, MA |
posted 01 July 2003 06:54 AM
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Nice chord subs, Jeff. |
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Paul Graupp Member From: Macon Ga USA |
posted 01 July 2003 08:19 AM
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Jeff: Words fail me.....  |
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Dave Birkett Member From: Oxnard, CA, USA |
posted 01 July 2003 10:02 AM
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Nice stuff, Jeff. Thanks for posting it. And thanks Ricky for the great website. Danny Boy (or sort of) is great too. I'm looking forward to playing through the tab. Jeff's solo playing is in a free-rhythmic style that many pianists and guitarists play in (e.g., Joe Pass); but one that I've never heard a steel player play in before. Jeff is cutting his own path. |
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Nathan Delacretaz Member From: Austin, Texas, USA |
posted 01 July 2003 10:18 AM
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Goodness! Makes me want to learn C6 someday...uh...then again maybe not! : ) Great work, Jeff - don't know how you NY guys do it... Must be the caffeinated air up there! Definitely pays tribute to the American ideals of innovating and stretching the limits! |
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Jeff Lampert Member From: queens, new york city |
posted 01 July 2003 09:03 PM
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quote: That's something I'd like to record as well. But it's hard to organize. When I do these solo pieces, I just make an appointment to be in a small local studio for a few hours, most of which is spent warming up, doing some rearranging and practicing parts. If I bring a bass, drums, and maybe piano, or sax, I have to have everything perfectly worked out in advance, charts and all, and of course pay them. And since I make nothing on these clips, and am already paying for the studio time, using some players would really put me in the hole. Another option is to make a CD, which several steel guys have said they would like me to do. Then of course I would include some band pieces, besides the solo pieces. Something to think about. Thanks for asking. And thanks everyone again for the comments and the many e-mails I have received. .. Jeff |
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David Doggett Member From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
posted 02 July 2003 02:24 PM
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Beautiful C6 stuff, Jeff. Have a happy 4th of July everyone! I've spent some serious time criticizing our leaders sometimes, but it's only because I want this country to be the best it can be. We are blessed with the greatest country there ever was. |
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Damir Besic Member From: La Vergne,TN |
posted 02 July 2003 04:59 PM
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Nice stuff Jeff.Happy 4th everyone and check this out if you have a second. http://64.177.83.63/liberty/email.htm Damir ------------------ |
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Jeff A. Smith Member From: Angola,Ind. U.S.A. |
posted 02 July 2003 05:36 PM
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quote:No doubt that would be interesting as well, but it's great that Jeff is taking this solo thing so far. Maybe he's getting a list together so he can play some high-dollar jobs on his own. I'm guessing you're still playing the Zum, Jeff? Interesting jazz tone with it. |
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Don Walters Member From: Regina, SK, Canada |
posted 03 July 2003 09:31 AM
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Jeff, you always inspire me to go to the steel and spend less time here! Happy 4th to all our USA friends |
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Pete Burak Member From: Portland, OR USA |
posted 03 July 2003 10:08 AM
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Great job Jeff! You have got to start playing at the conventions! What axe did you record this on?...(Refreshing to see your copedant is a bit "outside the box" too). http://www.mightyfinemusic.com/Jeff/copedant.htm |
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Jeff Lampert Member From: queens, new york city |
posted 03 July 2003 12:38 PM
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Thanks everyone for the comments. I recorded it on a Zum D10/11 (11-string C6). It was direct in, with I think a little compression. If there's any reverb, it's very minimal. It basically is the natural sound of the instrument. No plans to do conventions for now. Thanks for asking, and ONE DAY TO GO. HAPPY 4TH!!!!! [This message was edited by Jeff Lampert on 03 July 2003 at 12:39 PM.] |
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HowardR Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y. |
posted 03 July 2003 03:11 PM
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No one does it like Jeff....There's nothing for me to add other than echo what has already been said. I had the opportunity to see Jeff play in a trio with Sheri Wagner a few weeks ago. Guitar/vocals, pedal steel, and bass in a small intimate setting. It's a rarity to see pedal steel in a jazz/swing trio and if you think that the MP3 sound sample was tasteful and masterful, Jeff live, lived up to all of the accolades posted above. A wonderful experience and a great inspiration...thanks Jeff. |
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