Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Jack Quinn's
Covington, Kentucky
Set One:
She's Gone (Marley) - Reed solo
Slow Breath, Silent Mind
Sean's Song
Walking With Giants
Improv: This Is A Beautiful Room And We're Glad We Get To Play In It
Vernal Equinox
Thelonious Monk Is My Grandmother
Set Two:
Nibbles the Squirrel
The Slip
Calm Before The Storm
Hover
India (Coltrane)
Perfect Wife's Flannel PJ's
Saturday, March 29, 2003
Friday, March 28, 2003
March 28, 2003
Thank You Lord*
Grub Ridge Stomp
Lovejoy
Slow Breath, Silent Mind
Thelonious Monk is my Grandmother
Muskogee Smalls
Calm Before The Storm ->
Drum Solo ->
Calm Before The Storm
Notes:
*Reed mathis solo
Grub Ridge Stomp
Lovejoy
Slow Breath, Silent Mind
Thelonious Monk is my Grandmother
Muskogee Smalls
Calm Before The Storm ->
Drum Solo ->
Calm Before The Storm
Notes:
*Reed mathis solo
Friday, March 14, 2003
March 14, 2003
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
The Deli
Normal, Oklahoma
Set I:
Three Splattered Eggs^
Nibbles the Squirrel
Son of Jah
Fourth Aye
Jah Smart Drum Solo
Calm Before the Storm
Set II:
The Slip*
Slow Breath, Silent Mind
Johnny B. Goode
Thelonious Monk Is My Grandmother
Improv**
* Richard Haas on drums
** with Scott Howard
^ with Vernal Equinox themes/jam
-----
download here:
http://www.archive.org/details/jfjo2003-03-14
-----
2002 had ended with a year of JFJO being on the road for over 200 days, it was quite the adventure for those of us who were able to witness the new era of JFJO with Jah Smart in tow.
By early 2003 Jason Smart was deeply integrated into the grain of JFJO as evidenced by his musical contributions up to that point. The band had found a new life with Jason on board and were forging ahead, pushing the boundaries of jazz further and further. These three young musicians were creating the music they were born to play with wreckless abandon, taking jazz forward into new dimensions that had not yet been discovered. As people today discover the jazz greats of Miles Davis, Monk and others, in 30 years they will be doing the same with JFJO.
Indeed this was jazz at it's finest. On any given night even the band didn't know where things might go. Seeing JFJO live during this period I remember many times closing my eyes and, knowing the feelings I was experiencing in my head were the same vibes one would of experienced in a dark harlem jazz club in the 40's with the likes of Monk, Coltrane, Dizzy, Parker and many others live on stage. This was jazz, in the moment, being co-created before our very eyes by the magical conduit of band and audience. This was the framework of jazz being rewritten, expanded, refocused. To those of us who were lucky enough to see JFJO during this era I need say no more.
Jan 2003 JFO took a small break from the road while Brian Hass went on a short tour with Dave Watts (Motet). JFJO kicked off their 2003 tour with a short jaunt through the south, then headed off to the west coast. At the time I was living in Dallas, Texas and, JFJO had skipped over the area. Since JFJO is based out of Tulsa, Oklahoma we were hopeful that we would see some dates closer to home after their return to the west coast.
Our hopes were answered when an announcement came in mid February that JFJO would play 2 dates in Oklahoma. These would end up being the only dates in the Oklahoma/Arkansas/Texas region before JFJO headed up through Chicago on to the east coast to start their now famous extended residency at the NYC Mercury Lounge.
Those 2 JFJO shows ended up being in my memory, hands down the best shows I ever witness of the Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey.
The shows were to be at The Deli in Norman, OK on 03-14-2003 and at Trainhoppers in Oklahoma City the following night on 03-15-2003. I remember walking up to the venue, getting there early to setup my rig and running into Brian and Reed as they had just finished setting up their gear and were heading out for some dinner. We exchanged some brief greetings and, before departing ways Brian told the door man to comp my cover for the evening. I also remember Reed asking me if I was going to release these tapes I was going to be making, well Reed, I can finally earn my free comp that night and, make good when I told you yes that evening.
This is far from the best JFJO recording I ever made, the Deli is a small concrete bar so reverb is abound however, I am happy with the result, if someone else would like to try their hand at mastering this particular show let me know and I'll be happy to provide you with a copy of the waveforms.
As usual Norman shows were a homecoming of sorts for the band as they had many friends and family living in the area. This night was no exception! I could go into more details of the content included here however I rather allow you to let the music speak for itself.
Enjoy this little rare, uncirculated (Until now) raw, brain bleeding gem of JFJO from what is now a bygone era.
Love,
Marcus Patman
Portland, Oregon
05-21-2009
The Deli
Normal, Oklahoma
Set I:
Three Splattered Eggs^
Nibbles the Squirrel
Son of Jah
Fourth Aye
Jah Smart Drum Solo
Calm Before the Storm
Set II:
The Slip*
Slow Breath, Silent Mind
Johnny B. Goode
Thelonious Monk Is My Grandmother
Improv**
* Richard Haas on drums
** with Scott Howard
^ with Vernal Equinox themes/jam
-----
download here:
http://www.archive.org/details/jfjo2003-03-14
-----
2002 had ended with a year of JFJO being on the road for over 200 days, it was quite the adventure for those of us who were able to witness the new era of JFJO with Jah Smart in tow.
By early 2003 Jason Smart was deeply integrated into the grain of JFJO as evidenced by his musical contributions up to that point. The band had found a new life with Jason on board and were forging ahead, pushing the boundaries of jazz further and further. These three young musicians were creating the music they were born to play with wreckless abandon, taking jazz forward into new dimensions that had not yet been discovered. As people today discover the jazz greats of Miles Davis, Monk and others, in 30 years they will be doing the same with JFJO.
Indeed this was jazz at it's finest. On any given night even the band didn't know where things might go. Seeing JFJO live during this period I remember many times closing my eyes and, knowing the feelings I was experiencing in my head were the same vibes one would of experienced in a dark harlem jazz club in the 40's with the likes of Monk, Coltrane, Dizzy, Parker and many others live on stage. This was jazz, in the moment, being co-created before our very eyes by the magical conduit of band and audience. This was the framework of jazz being rewritten, expanded, refocused. To those of us who were lucky enough to see JFJO during this era I need say no more.
Jan 2003 JFO took a small break from the road while Brian Hass went on a short tour with Dave Watts (Motet). JFJO kicked off their 2003 tour with a short jaunt through the south, then headed off to the west coast. At the time I was living in Dallas, Texas and, JFJO had skipped over the area. Since JFJO is based out of Tulsa, Oklahoma we were hopeful that we would see some dates closer to home after their return to the west coast.
Our hopes were answered when an announcement came in mid February that JFJO would play 2 dates in Oklahoma. These would end up being the only dates in the Oklahoma/Arkansas/Texas region before JFJO headed up through Chicago on to the east coast to start their now famous extended residency at the NYC Mercury Lounge.
Those 2 JFJO shows ended up being in my memory, hands down the best shows I ever witness of the Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey.
The shows were to be at The Deli in Norman, OK on 03-14-2003 and at Trainhoppers in Oklahoma City the following night on 03-15-2003. I remember walking up to the venue, getting there early to setup my rig and running into Brian and Reed as they had just finished setting up their gear and were heading out for some dinner. We exchanged some brief greetings and, before departing ways Brian told the door man to comp my cover for the evening. I also remember Reed asking me if I was going to release these tapes I was going to be making, well Reed, I can finally earn my free comp that night and, make good when I told you yes that evening.
This is far from the best JFJO recording I ever made, the Deli is a small concrete bar so reverb is abound however, I am happy with the result, if someone else would like to try their hand at mastering this particular show let me know and I'll be happy to provide you with a copy of the waveforms.
As usual Norman shows were a homecoming of sorts for the band as they had many friends and family living in the area. This night was no exception! I could go into more details of the content included here however I rather allow you to let the music speak for itself.
Enjoy this little rare, uncirculated (Until now) raw, brain bleeding gem of JFJO from what is now a bygone era.
Love,
Marcus Patman
Portland, Oregon
05-21-2009
Wednesday, February 26, 2003
February 26, 2003
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Sierra Vista
Tahoe City, California
Improv of Love
Broken Rhodes
Fixed Rhodes
Happy Rhodes
Snow Chains
...An Ending
The Calm Before The Storm
Thelonious Monk is my Grandmother
Sierra Vista
Tahoe City, California
Improv of Love
Broken Rhodes
Fixed Rhodes
Happy Rhodes
Snow Chains
...An Ending
The Calm Before The Storm
Thelonious Monk is my Grandmother
Tuesday, February 25, 2003
February 25, 2003
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
The Elbo Room
San Francisco, California
Set 1
?
There Is No Method
Walking With Giants
Nibbles The Squirrel
"World Peace Through Natural Living"
"Innate Intelligence"
Set 2
Vernal Equinox
"Prison Planet"
Blue Green Maximum
Daily Wheatgrass
?
Medicine Music
As It Will Be
"Aja"
*Aja on freeform vocals
The Elbo Room
San Francisco, California
Set 1
?
There Is No Method
Walking With Giants
Nibbles The Squirrel
"World Peace Through Natural Living"
"Innate Intelligence"
Set 2
Vernal Equinox
"Prison Planet"
Blue Green Maximum
Daily Wheatgrass
?
Medicine Music
As It Will Be
"Aja"
*Aja on freeform vocals
Friday, February 21, 2003
February 21, 2003
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Santa Cruz, California
**ACOUSTIC**
One Set
Solar
Calm Before The Storm
Daily Wheatgrass Shots
Walking With Giants
Eden Rose
Vernal Equinox
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Santa Cruz, California
**ACOUSTIC**
One Set
Solar
Calm Before The Storm
Daily Wheatgrass Shots
Walking With Giants
Eden Rose
Vernal Equinox
Friday, February 14, 2003
February 14, 2003
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Trees
Dallas, Texas
Military Takeover
Do You Eat Mushrooms?*
Walking With Giants
My Friend Nibbles The Squirrel
Fourth Aye
*improv
-opening for sound tribe sector 9
Trees
Dallas, Texas
Military Takeover
Do You Eat Mushrooms?*
Walking With Giants
My Friend Nibbles The Squirrel
Fourth Aye
*improv
-opening for sound tribe sector 9
Friday, January 31, 2003
January 31, 2003
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Stella Blue
Asheville, North Carolina
Muskogee Smalls
Calm Before the Storm
Lovejoy
Daily Wheatgrass Shots
Thelonius Monk is My Grandmother
Vernal Equinox
Blue Green Maximum
Sean's Song
Pacific
Fourth Eye
Stella Blue
Asheville, North Carolina
Muskogee Smalls
Calm Before the Storm
Lovejoy
Daily Wheatgrass Shots
Thelonius Monk is My Grandmother
Vernal Equinox
Blue Green Maximum
Sean's Song
Pacific
Fourth Eye
January 31, 2003
Barefoot Manner
w/Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Stella Blue
Asheville, North Carolina
One Set
Pink Panther>
Indiavibe>
EMD>
Hard to Believe
Boston Boy>
Caribea
Swingin' on a Vine>
Mudafunk
Little Man
Roots>
Billie Jean
Note:A Big thanks to Jacob Fred for their insanity and good vibes.
w/Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Stella Blue
Asheville, North Carolina
One Set
Pink Panther>
Indiavibe>
EMD>
Hard to Believe
Boston Boy>
Caribea
Swingin' on a Vine>
Mudafunk
Little Man
Roots>
Billie Jean
Note:A Big thanks to Jacob Fred for their insanity and good vibes.
Thursday, January 30, 2003
January 30, 2003
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Pour House
Raleigh, North Carolina
Improv: Aching Loins
Improv: Loopy Juice
Improv: January's Almost Gone
Blue Green Maximum
Calm Before The Storm
Improv: Two Inches on a Stimpy
Walking with Giants
?*
Lovejoy
* - w/ Russell Thorpe on saxaphone
Pour House
Raleigh, North Carolina
Improv: Aching Loins
Improv: Loopy Juice
Improv: January's Almost Gone
Blue Green Maximum
Calm Before The Storm
Improv: Two Inches on a Stimpy
Walking with Giants
?*
Lovejoy
* - w/ Russell Thorpe on saxaphone
Monday, January 20, 2003
January 20, 2003
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Chester's Place
Fayetteville, Arkansas
improv: George Bush has never read the Constitution or the Bill of Rights
improv: Jacob Fred for President
improv: long thin white penis
alternative energy (just say no to SUVs)
skeeball over the ocean
walking with giants
the calm before the storm
improv: pigs peekin' through the cracks*
hover
Three Splattered Eggs
*break* (missing grub ridge stomp).
Perfect Wifes Flannel PJ's**
improv: if you touch it and it hurts, don't touch that place anymore*#
e: improv: a hermaphrodite goat named eloise*
Notes
*w/ Matt Smith of the Flipoff Pirates
**w/ Jeremy Smart
***w/ Ben Tuttle and Jake Weeden
Chester's Place
Fayetteville, Arkansas
improv: George Bush has never read the Constitution or the Bill of Rights
improv: Jacob Fred for President
improv: long thin white penis
alternative energy (just say no to SUVs)
skeeball over the ocean
walking with giants
the calm before the storm
improv: pigs peekin' through the cracks*
hover
Three Splattered Eggs
*break* (missing grub ridge stomp).
Perfect Wifes Flannel PJ's**
improv: if you touch it and it hurts, don't touch that place anymore*#
e: improv: a hermaphrodite goat named eloise*
Notes
*w/ Matt Smith of the Flipoff Pirates
**w/ Jeremy Smart
***w/ Ben Tuttle and Jake Weeden
Sunday, October 20, 2002
October 20, 2002
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Chester's
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Calm Before The Storm
Thelonious Monk is My Grandmother
Son of Jah
Vernal Equinox
Peace*
Grub Ridge Stomp
Hunter/Gatherer
Vernal?
Is This Not The Same First Song?(improv)
Double Upon Jeff**
Muppet Babies Get Lost At The State Fair
*Matt Smith on guitar
**Jeff Grey of Eckobase
Chester's
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Calm Before The Storm
Thelonious Monk is My Grandmother
Son of Jah
Vernal Equinox
Peace*
Grub Ridge Stomp
Hunter/Gatherer
Vernal?
Is This Not The Same First Song?(improv)
Double Upon Jeff**
Muppet Babies Get Lost At The State Fair
*Matt Smith on guitar
**Jeff Grey of Eckobase
Wednesday, October 16, 2002
October 16, 2002
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Little Brother's
Cleveland, Ohio
Pacific
Thelonious Monk Is My Grandmother
Son of Jah
Muskogee Smalls
Calm Before The Storm
Grub Ridge Stomp
Three Splattered Eggs
Jason/Reed Jam>
The Slip
Vernal Equinox
Blue Green Maximum(Eat Spirlina)
Little Brother's
Cleveland, Ohio
Pacific
Thelonious Monk Is My Grandmother
Son of Jah
Muskogee Smalls
Calm Before The Storm
Grub Ridge Stomp
Three Splattered Eggs
Jason/Reed Jam>
The Slip
Vernal Equinox
Blue Green Maximum(Eat Spirlina)
Thursday, October 03, 2002
October 3, 2002
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Rough Rider Room
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Calm Before the Storm
Fourth Aye
Thelonious Monk Is My Grandmother
As It Will Be
Son Of Jah
Vernal Equinox
Hunter/Gatherer
Blue-Green Maximum
Grub Ridge Stomp
Good Energy Perpetuates Good Energy
E: There Is No Method
Rough Rider Room
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Calm Before the Storm
Fourth Aye
Thelonious Monk Is My Grandmother
As It Will Be
Son Of Jah
Vernal Equinox
Hunter/Gatherer
Blue-Green Maximum
Grub Ridge Stomp
Good Energy Perpetuates Good Energy
E: There Is No Method
Sunday, September 22, 2002
September 22, 2002
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Dakota Creek Roadhouse
Blaine, WA
Lovejoy
Improv: "Roadhouse"
There Is No Method
Improv: "Dog Fight"
Hover
Thelonious Monk Is My Grandmother
Improv: "Ben Tuttle" *
? **
Vernal Equinox
Daily Wheatgrass Shots
Calm Before The Storm
Muppet Babies Get Lost At The State Fair
* = with Ben Tuttle on drums
** = with Mike Bell
Dakota Creek Roadhouse
Blaine, WA
Lovejoy
Improv: "Roadhouse"
There Is No Method
Improv: "Dog Fight"
Hover
Thelonious Monk Is My Grandmother
Improv: "Ben Tuttle" *
? **
Vernal Equinox
Daily Wheatgrass Shots
Calm Before The Storm
Muppet Babies Get Lost At The State Fair
* = with Ben Tuttle on drums
** = with Mike Bell
September 22, 2002
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Dakota Creek Roadhouse
Blaine, WA
Lovejoy
Improv: "Roadhouse"
There Is No Method
Improv: "Dog Fight"
Hover
Thelonious Monk Is My Grandmother
Improv: "Ben Tuttle" *
? **
Vernal Equinox
Daily Wheatgrass Shots
Calm Before The Storm
Muppet Babies Get Lost At The State Fair
* = with Ben Tuttle on drums
** = with Mike Bell
Dakota Creek Roadhouse
Blaine, WA
Lovejoy
Improv: "Roadhouse"
There Is No Method
Improv: "Dog Fight"
Hover
Thelonious Monk Is My Grandmother
Improv: "Ben Tuttle" *
? **
Vernal Equinox
Daily Wheatgrass Shots
Calm Before The Storm
Muppet Babies Get Lost At The State Fair
* = with Ben Tuttle on drums
** = with Mike Bell
Saturday, September 21, 2002
September 21, 2002
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Fez Ballroom
Portland, Oregon
Lovejoy
Fourth Aye
Thelonious Monk is my Grandmother
The FDA(improv)
Son of Jah
Vernal Equinox
Muskogee Smalls
Muppet Babies Get Lost At The State Fair
Hover
As It Will Be
The Calm Before The Storm
The Slip(Medicine Music)
Three Splattered Eggs
There Is No Method
Fez Ballroom
Portland, Oregon
Lovejoy
Fourth Aye
Thelonious Monk is my Grandmother
The FDA(improv)
Son of Jah
Vernal Equinox
Muskogee Smalls
Muppet Babies Get Lost At The State Fair
Hover
As It Will Be
The Calm Before The Storm
The Slip(Medicine Music)
Three Splattered Eggs
There Is No Method
Monday, September 16, 2002
September 16, 2002
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Temple Bar
Santa Monica, California
Thelonious Monk Is My Grandmother
Fourth Aye
Lovejoy
Good Energy Perpetuates Good Energy
Grub Ridge Stomp
Estradasfred*
Hunter/Gatherer
Hover
Son of Jah
As It Will Be
We Love Lashes**
Notes:
*John on Sax, Jason on Guitar(Both from Estradasphere)
**Improv for Ben Tuttle(soundman)
Temple Bar
Santa Monica, California
Thelonious Monk Is My Grandmother
Fourth Aye
Lovejoy
Good Energy Perpetuates Good Energy
Grub Ridge Stomp
Estradasfred*
Hunter/Gatherer
Hover
Son of Jah
As It Will Be
We Love Lashes**
Notes:
*John on Sax, Jason on Guitar(Both from Estradasphere)
**Improv for Ben Tuttle(soundman)
Saturday, August 31, 2002
August 31, 2002
Dark Star Orchestra
Marvin's Mountaintop
Masontown, WV
Performing 8/31/2002 Original Setlist
1:
One More Saturday Night,
Dire Wolf,
Cassidy,
B E Women,
Me & My Uncle>
Big River,
Tons of Steel,
Visions of Johanna,
Let It Grow
2:
Shakedown>
Dancin,
So Many Roads>
Playin>
drumz*>
Space**>
Dark Star**>
Miracle>
China Cat>
I Know You Rider
Encore:
Greatest>
The Weight
"Summer of Love...35 years Later" - Outdoor Festival
*Drum Raid with JFJO
**with Brian Haas (keyboards), Reed Mathis (bass) and Jason Smart (Mickey
drums) - Last DSO Dark Star was 7/31/02
Marvin's Mountaintop
Masontown, WV
Performing 8/31/2002 Original Setlist
1:
One More Saturday Night,
Dire Wolf,
Cassidy,
B E Women,
Me & My Uncle>
Big River,
Tons of Steel,
Visions of Johanna,
Let It Grow
2:
Shakedown>
Dancin,
So Many Roads>
Playin>
drumz*>
Space**>
Dark Star**>
Miracle>
China Cat>
I Know You Rider
Encore:
Greatest>
The Weight
"Summer of Love...35 years Later" - Outdoor Festival
*Drum Raid with JFJO
**with Brian Haas (keyboards), Reed Mathis (bass) and Jason Smart (Mickey
drums) - Last DSO Dark Star was 7/31/02
Thursday, August 01, 2002
August 1, 2002
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Elk's Park Stage
Telluride, Colorado
It's Good To Be In The Mountains(Improv)
Lovejoy
The Arrival
Thelonious Monk Is My Grandmother
Monk's Dream
Pacific
The Slip
bittorrent running at(for limited time):
http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=16719
Elk's Park Stage
Telluride, Colorado
It's Good To Be In The Mountains(Improv)
Lovejoy
The Arrival
Thelonious Monk Is My Grandmother
Monk's Dream
Pacific
The Slip
bittorrent running at(for limited time):
http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=16719
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