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Topic: A flattering review of my CD from guitarist, Robert Conti |
Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 21 Oct 2016 8:57 pm |
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I'm flattered to have received some very nice, unsolicited feedback from monster jazz guitarist, Robert Conti, about my album, "Pedal Steel Jazz" (www.cdbaby.com/jimcohen2). He went on to say, "Your CD has taken up permanent residence in my car CD player. In fact, during a recent trip over to LA, a good friend (a major name player) decided to hop a ride with me over to LA. I won't mention his name, but by the time we reached LA, he said to me: "Conti, now you managed to get me hooked on this sound!"
Thank you, Robert! 
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www.RonstadtRevue.com
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Gary Lee Gimble
From:
Fredericksburg, VA.
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Posted 22 Oct 2016 3:53 am
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A hearty congratulations Jim! I believe Kinky Friedman said, "If I can reach just one person....."
Needless to say, you've reached many with your pedal steel jazz chops, but Robert Conti....he'd be the "one!"
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Assorted gear and a set of hands...
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Jeff Garden
From:
Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 22 Oct 2016 4:24 am
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| It's sort of like getting knighted, Jimbeaux. Being praised by a "monster" means you have now achieved "monster" status in your own right! Congratulations...well deserved. |
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 22 Oct 2016 10:36 am
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I agree, Jeff - Jim is Cohen to be a player to watch out for!
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Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles, Martins, and a Gibson Super 400!
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Craig Stock
From:
Westfield, NJ USA
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Posted 22 Oct 2016 12:40 pm
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Congrats Jim!
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Regards, Craig
I cried because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet.
Today is tomorrow's Good ol' days |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 22 Oct 2016 12:42 pm
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| Roger Rettig wrote: |
| I agree, Jeff - Jim is Cohen to be a player to watch out for! |
I think that's supposed to be a compliment but the grammar is so peculiarly English that I'm not quite sure... 
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www.RonstadtRevue.com
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Roger Rettig
From:
Naples, FL
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Posted 22 Oct 2016 12:49 pm
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Jeff and I idle our time away looking for puns on any subject; I thought this a worthy one.
But I am impressed that you got a good review from such a fine player....
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Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles, Martins, and a Gibson Super 400!
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Larry Lenhart
From:
Ponca City, Oklahoma
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Posted 22 Oct 2016 5:02 pm
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Jim, that is a nice compliment from such a great player, and well deserved I might add. I bet he would feel that way about your 6 string guitar playing as well ! Hope to see you and hear you in Arizona in January !
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Zum Encore, Remington D8 non pedal, Hallmark Mosrite clone, Gretsch 6120 DSW, Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90,1976 Ibanez L5, Eastman archtop, Taylor Dreadnaught, Telonics pedal, Squire Tele, Squire Strat, Fender Tonemaster, Gold Tone 5 string banjo, Little Wonder tenor banjo, 3 Roland cubes 30s and 80, Carvin combo bass amp |
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Larry Dering
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 22 Oct 2016 7:16 pm Wow
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| Jim, How can you top that kind of compliment? Conti is a superb and highly respected player and smooth as silk. You have caught the ear of the jazz world. I am more than impressed. Please continue with your efforts to get the pedal steel recognized in jazz music. |
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Walter Stettner
From:
Vienna, Austria
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Posted 22 Oct 2016 10:34 pm
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Congrats, Jim, that is well deserved! 
Kind Regards, Walter
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 23 Oct 2016 6:24 am
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Well done, Jim!
It's a great record.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
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Buck Reid
From:
Nashville,TN
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Posted 24 Oct 2016 4:26 am
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Way to go Jim... very nice indeed! Look forward to seeing you in a few days at the PSGA show in Norwalk. Again... congrats!
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Quentin Hickey
From:
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 24 Oct 2016 5:22 am
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| I always keep this cd in reach. Its great work Jim. |
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George Duncan Sypert
From:
Colo Spgs, Co, USA
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Posted 24 Oct 2016 10:41 am
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I noticed Johnny Smith's name mentioned in the quote. His son David Smith was at my show and dance Friday night. He brought in the latest book about Johnny Smith that he (David) signed for my guitar player, K.O. Bowen. I intend to borrow it after a while and read up on Mr Smith. He had a music Store here in Colorado Springs for many years and I used to visit on my lunch hour as it was near the work place. I always loved to drool over all the beautiful Gibson guitars hanging on the wall that I could not afford. Should have taken out a loan and bought several. My retirement would be well funded now. I did buy a Shure Vocal Master monitor speaker that is within arm's length right now.
Johnny told me one time that an event that he played with Maurice Anderson was one of the best events he ever played. He asked me if I knew him, I was currently playing an MSA, so the answer was yes.
Jim Cohen is a great player and a real nice fellow also.
Good luck with the CD.
George |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 24 Oct 2016 10:46 am
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Thank you all for the nice words. Much appreciated.
Buck, I look forward to seeing and hearing you play in two weeks. Wish I could come a day earlier for your seminar but I'm afraid I can't make it.
George, thanks for sharing that great story about Johnny Smith. Wonder if David Wright or someone else has heard about the Reece/Johnny gig from Reece's recollection of the story?
In any case, thank you all once again.
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