PHIL BROWN
''[THE JIMI PROJECT]''
MARCH 28 2006
47:20
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1 You've Got Me Floating 4:07
2 Purple Haze 3:02
3 I Don't Live Today 4:04
4 Voodoo Child 4:26
5 Fire 3:38
6 One Rainy Wish 4:27
7 If 6 Was 9 5:20
8 Love or Confusion 4:02
9 Spanish Castle Magic 3:47
10 Manic Depression 4:58
11 Ain't No Telling 2:39
12 Are You Experienced? 4:16
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Phil Brown /Arranger, Guitar, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
Jimmy Haslip /Arranger, Bass
Reggie Knighton /Vocals (Background)
Freddie Lopez /Vocals (Background)
Gary Novak /Drums
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REVIEW/AMG
Greg Prato
Along with the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix is widely considered -- and with good reason -- to be one of the most sacred artists of rock history. And as a result, it's pretty darn hard to cover Hendrix, since the original renditions of his songs are widely agreed to be definitive, and extremely well-known and instantly recognizable. But that's not to say that admirers haven't taken a crack at Hendrix's catalog, and in 2006, it was Phil Brown's turn, with the appropriately titled The Jimi Project. For those who may not be familiar with his work, Brown is primarily a session guitarist who has played with a multitude of artists, in addition to replacing the late, great Lowell George in Little Feat. Joining Brown for his Hendrix tribute are two players with heavy jazz chops -- bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Gary Novak. And the results are what you'd expect -- expertly played renditions, loaded with tasty guitar work courtesy of Brown. For the most part, the trio uses Hendrix's renditions as a starting point, before adding their own personal laid-back stamp (and never straying too far from the originals), especially on such tracks as "Purple Haze" and "Fire." Additionally, Brown and company don't just stick to Hendrix's best-known tracks, as such oft overlooked Axis: Bold as Love gems as "One Rainy Wish," "You've Got Me Floating," and "Ain't No Telling" share the spotlight.
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REVIEW
GrooveYard Records
Brilliant world-class Jimi Hendrix "tribute" disc from top-shelf, seasoned veteran axemaster Phil Brown featuring 12 tracks of astonishing Hendrix-ian bluesy heavy guitar bliss. Phil Brown has done the impossible by doing something totally original, creative and inventive with the classic, timeless Hendrix riffage on "The Jimi Project". He has achieved true greatness on this remarkable disc and has paid the deepest amount of legitimate musical respect to Jimi and every detail of The Man's incredible and otherworldy music. If Jimi were alive he'd shake the man's hand. Phil Brown is that good. Combining a beautifully sophisticated, dynamic style and vibe on the guitar that is heavily inpired by Hendrix meets Jeff Beck (his other hero), and complete with deep, organic, liquid tones and soulful vocals to match is what Phil Brown and his special brand of "guitar artisty" is all about. Make no mistake, Phil Brown is the REAL deal. Adding to legitimate factor of this amazing disc, brother Phil Brown has created his ultimate "musical vision" with the help of outstanding, heavyweight session cats: Jimmy Haslip on bass and Gary Novak on drums (two awesome players in their own rite). This is one bad-ass, brilliant power trio and it doesn't get any better than this.
"The Jimi Project" is without a doubt the best and most original "Hendrix Tribute" disc you have ever heard that is guaranteed to trip your brain into the deep, blue outskirts of infinity. Highly recommended to fans of Jimi Hendrix and first rate serious bluesy heavy guitar magic.
Wave your bluesy heavy guitar freak flag high and tune into the Hendrix-inspired "pure heavy guitar beauty" of Phil Brown on "The Jimi Project". Scuze me while i kiss the sky.
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WEBSITE
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TO THE TOP
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''[THE JIMI PROJECT]''
MARCH 28 2006
47:20
**********
1 You've Got Me Floating 4:07
2 Purple Haze 3:02
3 I Don't Live Today 4:04
4 Voodoo Child 4:26
5 Fire 3:38
6 One Rainy Wish 4:27
7 If 6 Was 9 5:20
8 Love or Confusion 4:02
9 Spanish Castle Magic 3:47
10 Manic Depression 4:58
11 Ain't No Telling 2:39
12 Are You Experienced? 4:16
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Phil Brown /Arranger, Guitar, Vocals, Vocals (Background)
Jimmy Haslip /Arranger, Bass
Reggie Knighton /Vocals (Background)
Freddie Lopez /Vocals (Background)
Gary Novak /Drums
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REVIEW/AMG
Greg Prato
Along with the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix is widely considered -- and with good reason -- to be one of the most sacred artists of rock history. And as a result, it's pretty darn hard to cover Hendrix, since the original renditions of his songs are widely agreed to be definitive, and extremely well-known and instantly recognizable. But that's not to say that admirers haven't taken a crack at Hendrix's catalog, and in 2006, it was Phil Brown's turn, with the appropriately titled The Jimi Project. For those who may not be familiar with his work, Brown is primarily a session guitarist who has played with a multitude of artists, in addition to replacing the late, great Lowell George in Little Feat. Joining Brown for his Hendrix tribute are two players with heavy jazz chops -- bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Gary Novak. And the results are what you'd expect -- expertly played renditions, loaded with tasty guitar work courtesy of Brown. For the most part, the trio uses Hendrix's renditions as a starting point, before adding their own personal laid-back stamp (and never straying too far from the originals), especially on such tracks as "Purple Haze" and "Fire." Additionally, Brown and company don't just stick to Hendrix's best-known tracks, as such oft overlooked Axis: Bold as Love gems as "One Rainy Wish," "You've Got Me Floating," and "Ain't No Telling" share the spotlight.
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REVIEW
GrooveYard Records
Brilliant world-class Jimi Hendrix "tribute" disc from top-shelf, seasoned veteran axemaster Phil Brown featuring 12 tracks of astonishing Hendrix-ian bluesy heavy guitar bliss. Phil Brown has done the impossible by doing something totally original, creative and inventive with the classic, timeless Hendrix riffage on "The Jimi Project". He has achieved true greatness on this remarkable disc and has paid the deepest amount of legitimate musical respect to Jimi and every detail of The Man's incredible and otherworldy music. If Jimi were alive he'd shake the man's hand. Phil Brown is that good. Combining a beautifully sophisticated, dynamic style and vibe on the guitar that is heavily inpired by Hendrix meets Jeff Beck (his other hero), and complete with deep, organic, liquid tones and soulful vocals to match is what Phil Brown and his special brand of "guitar artisty" is all about. Make no mistake, Phil Brown is the REAL deal. Adding to legitimate factor of this amazing disc, brother Phil Brown has created his ultimate "musical vision" with the help of outstanding, heavyweight session cats: Jimmy Haslip on bass and Gary Novak on drums (two awesome players in their own rite). This is one bad-ass, brilliant power trio and it doesn't get any better than this.
"The Jimi Project" is without a doubt the best and most original "Hendrix Tribute" disc you have ever heard that is guaranteed to trip your brain into the deep, blue outskirts of infinity. Highly recommended to fans of Jimi Hendrix and first rate serious bluesy heavy guitar magic.
Wave your bluesy heavy guitar freak flag high and tune into the Hendrix-inspired "pure heavy guitar beauty" of Phil Brown on "The Jimi Project". Scuze me while i kiss the sky.
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WEBSITE
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TO THE TOP
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