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"That is twisted.
There has never been another song like that in the Universe."
- me

Mike provides arpeggiated guitar chords over a free rhythm-and-bass texture, as Sheldon provides a bluesy lead and Frank weaves electric piano lines through the ensemble. Phil adds tenor long-tones as JD begins to play a 5/4 groove on electronic drum kit. Sheldon continues long lines over the top while Frank becomes more harmonic. Mike begins a syncopated rhythm guitar groove, exiting and returning over time. Ralph and Rickie begin a hard groove in 4/4 time, which takes over the primary rhythm feel. Frank switches to a keyboard clavinet sound as Mike solos with a lead sound and Sheldon provides a funky backdrop. After an extended solo by Mike, Phil heralds a transition with punctuated high notes. Time frees up as the ensemble takes on a Harmelodic air. JD brings in a new 4/4 groove under the free-jazz, with Mike and Sheldon playing some vintage Potato Battery-style textural rhythm. Ralph begins a synth-bass line as Frank solos above. As Frank winds down the extended guitar solo, Phil begins riffing on clarinet, moving to solo as the texture thins. Over time, ensemble playing resumes, as Frank returns to electric piano, and Mike enters with guitar-synth. Out of a section of intensity, the music breaks, and the piano, clarinet, guitar and bass begin a chase section that ends abruptly with Ralph's bass line leading the group into the cut.

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from Colors of Tyme, released January 1, 2009
Frank Singer.....Keys (el pi, clav, pi)/Guit
Mike Ohm.....Guitar
Sheldon Peterson.....Guitar
Phil Papotnik.....Tenor Sax / Clarinet
Ralph Reitinger.....Bass
Joel Pollaci.....Percussion
Rickie Hopkins.....Drums
J.D. Hopkins.....V-Drums

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JD and the Sons of Rhythm Erie, Pennsylvania

Between 2003 and 2009, Richard Carl "JD" Hopkins produced a series of improvised recording sessions, joining his two sons, Rickie and Jayson, and 32 other musicians to collectively improvise 13 Double Albums. The history of the band is presented at jdhopkins.com, along with original art and literature. JD left us on April 4 2016. His inspiration, generosity and friendship will be missed. ... more

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