Ivory Bills - Rhythmic Jet Ear Games - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The Ivory Bills are a power trio playing the original songs of bassist/singer James Velvet. Johnny Java plays drums, and John L plays electric guitar. The three musicians are mainstays of the New Haven, Connecticut rock'n'roll scene. In various combinations they've played in punk/pop/roots/alt country/original bands from New York City to Boston for decades. They Inchstopped believing in Santa ClausInch years ago, but they bring a professional work ethic to their passionate avocation. InchIf it's worth doing, it's worth doing right,Inch says drummer Java. InchI'd always either backed up other singers on bass, or fronted my own bands on rhythm guitar,Inch says Velvet. InchI felt it was time for a change, and I like the idea of a trio. It's one or two less schedules and egos to deal with, and a little bit more space for each instrument.Inch John L was the right guitarist for The Bills. His crunchy, thick sound is self-taught, unique, and works well in a trio. InchFor Rhythmic Jet Ear Games I went back and listened to Clapton's work on the original John Mayall & The Blues Breakers album. Not that we're a blues band, but I wanted that combination of ripping leads and big chords.Inch Johnny Java picked up drums a couple of bands ago after playing his first instrument, bass, for years with Velvet in their legendary Elm City band, The Mocking Birds. He's a rhythmatist. InchI like the basics in drums. Anybody from Ringo to Keith Carlock. Look for the right beat for the song, and don't embellish too much after that.Inch As for Velvet's songs - InchI try not to pigeon-hole myself. I respect Lennon-McCartney and Dylan for writing in many different styles while working on their own sound.Inch Mick Skidmore in Relix described Velvet's tunes as Inch. . .good-hearted rock and roll with integrity and humor. . . and no small degree of musical sophistication and imagination.Inch The Bil