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Ride the Rails

from Colors of Tyme by JD and the Sons of Rhythm

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Rolling free-time percussion underscores a guitar-trio dialogue as Mike (R), Frank (C), and Shel (L) each take point, with a sudden cut in dynamics heralding the entrance of Frank's trombone sound. Mike echoes Sheldon's rhythm as Frank solos on bone-sound over a funky groove solidified by Kenny's pocket with Rickie. J.D. and Jayson provide a tribal feel underneath, with Jayson's usual brilliant sound-effects. Another abrupt but subtle break triggers the end of Frank's solo, with some snappin' bass giving way to Mike's distorted lead sound as Frank vacates the middle. Time feels come and go as JD begins the tribal feel again. Mike moves out front again supported by Sheldon's echos and Frank's trilling whole notes. Kenny leads the band out of the free time as Frank on distorted-guitar dialogues with Mike. More bird-like pick scraping returns to the 3 guitar panorama. Frank moves to nylon-guitar sound as Mike gets distant and regal and Sheldon takes over the bird calls. Ken plays chase with Frank as the birds get thicker into the fade. Four funk notes and a seagull sound from Mike bring closure.

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from Colors of Tyme, released January 1, 2009
Frank Singer.....G-Syn(tbn,nylon)/G(mix:brief)
Mike Ohm.....Guitar
Sheldon Peterson.....Guitar
Kenny Cornelius.....Bass
Joel Pollaci.....Percussion
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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