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Hop, Skip and Jump

from Colors of Tyme by JD and the Sons of Rhythm

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The music fades in with JD, Rickie, Jayson on percussion and Mike swelling chords in fifths. Frank's keyboard marimba and Sheldon's bluesy guitar enter soon, while Ralph lightly adds a pedal-point bass tone. Sheldon begins to solo, moving to a signature lick that kick-starts the groove. Rickie down-shifts and ups the intensity on the traps as Ralph leads the harmony from below. Sheldon's solo gradually returns to the theme and lets the music play for a moment. Mike then begins variations on the theme which transform into a solo in blues feel. As Mike's solo fades, keyboard marimba threads through the texture into the lead with some double- and triple-time riffs and lines. Ralph funks the cadence of Frank's solo, then Mike's soaring lead sound steps forward while Sheldon begins adding a funkier wah sound as the music fades.

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from Colors of Tyme, released January 1, 2009
Frank Singer.....Keyboards (marimba)
Mike Ohm.....Guitar
Sheldon Peterson.....Guitar
Ralph Reitinger.....Bass
Jayson Hopkins.....Electronic 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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