atty1chgo
692 posts
Aug 27, 2013
10:30 AM
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atty1chgo
693 posts
Aug 27, 2013
10:30 AM
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Greg Heumann
2337 posts
Aug 27, 2013
11:18 AM
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I'm sure I'm transgressing several unwritten laws here but I have to say Portnoy's playing leaves me cold. Very solid playing, but not when compared to other professionals of his stature. I know several amateurs who sound as good or better. Rick's tone through the same rig is MILES above - and so is his playing.
To me, anyway.
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CWinter
49 posts
Aug 27, 2013
11:26 AM
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It seems to me, that personality goes a long, long, way in this business.
I love Rick Estrin. Always have.
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Kingley
3067 posts
Aug 27, 2013
11:50 AM
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I know exactly what you mean Greg. Jerry sometimes sounds very clinical to me and can leave me feeling cold too. He's a very, very good player who has played with some of the best in the business and I like a lot of his music. I had the pleasure of talking to him once and he is a very nice guy. If I had to choose between the two though it would be Rick all day long. Rick is just so infectious.
Last Edited by Kingley on Aug 27, 2013 11:57 AM
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Bb
334 posts
Aug 27, 2013
2:21 PM
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Guys, I feel what you're saying about the videos above. But, I would have to say that I think Jerry has fallen off a fair bit from the level he did play at when he was with Muddy and even when he backed Clapton on his blues records. He's a darn good support player and excels at the type of playing where he plays along while a vocalist sings without stepping all over them. Now, give me Kim Wilson on Jimmy Rogers "Ludella" album as maybe the best expression of that kind of playing I've ever heard – but Jerry in his prime killed as far as I'm concerned.
-Bob
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Last Edited by Bb on Aug 27, 2013 2:21 PM
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Bb
335 posts
Aug 27, 2013
2:23 PM
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All that being said, Rick Estrin = HERO in my book.
-Bob
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CWinter
54 posts
Aug 27, 2013
7:29 PM
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Jerry Portnoy is a really cool guy, and a legendary player.
I love his story. His father had a store on Maxwell Street, and he saw so many amazing blues guys playing just a few feet from the front door and all along the sidewalk. Wish I had a time machine....
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capnj
157 posts
Aug 27, 2013
8:30 PM
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It is very typical that a lead player like Rick has got the pizzaz,Jerry was a sideman,and had the opportunity to work with the best,supporting them well.Estrin is electrifying in person,and his younger backup band plays off him with much energy.Both cream of the crop.
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