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Topic: Jim Cohen - Very Under Rated! |
Nick Reed
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Russellville, KY USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2007 12:43 pm |
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As I woke up this morning, I was lying in bed and thinking about several different things I had experienced over this past year. I remembered how well my buddy Jim Cohen played at the St. Louis International Steel Convention. Jim absolutely smoked that Fessy when he played on the Sunday afternoon portion of the show. I particularly like his British Invasion tribute with the Holly's instrumental "Bus Stop". Fantastic job my friend. In my opinion, Jim has an extreme talent for playing Steel Guitar. His great execution, and big fat chords on the C neck make it a real pleasure to listen to, especialy if you're a steel guitar fanatic like me.
Jimbeaux, I hope you didn't mind me pubicly bragging about you a little bit, but I thought this was a well deserved recognition that was long overdue. Happy Holidays Jimbeaux and to everyone.
Nick & Linda 
www.thecountryjunctionband.com
Last edited by Nick Reed on 26 Dec 2007 11:02 pm; edited 6 times in total |
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Allan Thompson
From:
Scotland.
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Posted 24 Dec 2007 1:01 pm
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| Well said Nick, it is always a pleasure to both meet and listen to Jim. |
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Chris Bauer
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2007 1:38 pm
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| And, of course, no one can claim to have a more "acceptable" tone! |
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Craig Stock
From:
Westfield, NJ USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2007 1:45 pm
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Yes, Jim is an extremely talented steel player, but it doesn't end there.
I don't know where he gets all the time to do what he does.
The other thing is that he is an extremely nice person and very thoughtful.
Enjoy your Holidays Jimbeaux.
Your friend, Craig |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 24 Dec 2007 1:49 pm
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Jim's one of the nicest people you could hope to meet. I really enjoy your post, and I really enjoyed meeting you at Dallas 4 years back, Jim.  And I'll never forget that you helped me get into my first D10 guitar. |
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 24 Dec 2007 2:30 pm
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I think Jimbeaux is one of the finest MORRIS MINOR Car owners I have ever met ! He is also quite a fine Steel player too...( a really fine Jazz boy ) )
Actually I think a CD is in order with Jim along with his son on Sax...
What say yee' Jimbeaux ? |
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Howard Tate
From:
Leesville, Louisiana, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 24 Dec 2007 6:28 pm
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| I have three of his CDs, and his son is on at least one of them. And I agree with every thing that's been said about him (only the good stuff). I'm probably his number one fan. |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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Posted 24 Dec 2007 7:14 pm
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Jimbeaux's contribution to steel guitar cannot be measured!
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Gary Preston
From:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2007 7:15 pm
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| I heard Jim at the Lexington Ky show and he did great . He played the song Someday Soon and blew me away . This was maybe three years ago ??? |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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George Redmon
From:
Muskegon & Detroit Michigan.
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Posted 25 Dec 2007 12:24 am
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| Yep...i've talked with jim on a couple of different occassions. Just a super guy and great picker. |
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Jim Means
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 25 Dec 2007 1:57 pm
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Nick,
I agree. His Home, James album is one of my favorites in my collection. Probably because I am a product of the '60s also. Anyone that doesn't have this album needs it. His son is a great sax player too. (Also on the album if memory serves).
I had the chance to talk with Jim a few minutes while we were congregating for the Forum picture this past September at the ISGC. He is a very cordial fella as well as very talented. Thank you Jim for all you do on the Forum and all your music. And thank you Nick for calling our attention to it.
Jim in Missouri
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Chuck S. Lettes
From:
Denver, Colorado
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Posted 25 Dec 2007 3:10 pm
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Jim is a fine player and a nice guy. I always enjoy talking with him at the various steel shows. He comes up with great ideas for new tunes for the steel guitar.
Chuck |
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Joe Casey
From:
Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
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Posted 25 Dec 2007 3:58 pm
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I have had the pleasure of working some of the same shows jim has done in New England. as M C I was handed the pleasure of introducing him for his playing portion about 6-7 years ago I believe. I did not have much bio info on him to give him the intoduction he probably should have been given.. After listening to him play his set I would never be lacking the words to say about him..I loved how he took on songs that no one had attempted and showed his music isn't limited to just one genre..I have 3 of his CDs and play them..."thats the waiter survive" 
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Mike Shefrin
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Posted 25 Dec 2007 4:00 pm
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Awright Jimbeaux...how much are you paying these guys?
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 26 Dec 2007 5:45 am
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What a lovely Christmas surprise to wake up and read this thread!  It is very gratifying to know that one's artistic output is appreciated by others. Thank you all for your kind words. They mean a lot to me.
I hope you all had a great Christmas, Hannukah, or other holiday. As for me, you've just given me one of the nicest gifts I could imagine.
Best wishes to you all,
Jimbeaux |
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Jeff Garden
From:
Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2007 10:00 am
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Couldn't agree more with all of the nice things folks said about you, Jimbeaux. The only thing that concerns me a little is the part where Nick woke up and was lying in bed thinking about you!  |
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Ron Page
From:
Penn Yan, NY USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2007 11:45 am
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| Jimbeaux's contribution to steel guitar cannot be measured! |
Nor can mine! Although for entirely different reasons. 
I always look forward to hearing Jim play. In fact, he's the main reason I ventured into the Saturday morning Jazz Show at Scotty's. Jim and all the players tore it up for several hours. That was a new experience for me and I enjoyed it completely.
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Nick Reed
From:
Russellville, KY USA
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Posted 26 Dec 2007 11:07 pm
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My post has been edited due to Jeff Garden's post.
Happy Holidays Everyone, Nick |
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David Doggett
From:
Bawl'mer, MD (formerly of MS, Nawluns, Gnashville, Knocksville, Lost Angeles, Bahsten. and Philly)
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Posted 27 Dec 2007 10:27 am
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Oh yeah? Yuh think he's such a great guy? Try livin' in the same town as him. There are only a few steelers here in the country's 5th largest metro area. Jim's one of the only ones many people here have ever heard. And they think that's normal steel playing, and any steeler should be able to do that! 
Well, anyway, it's still a pleasure to be able to hear him live in a small club every now and then. Happy holidays, Jim. |
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