The J.&F. Band, already hailed by some as “the blues version of the Sun Ra Arkestra”, returns with the third incredible chapter of its musical history, “Me and The Devil” and thus closes an ideal trilogy where it has increasingly expanded its creative journey through many genres and styles, the result of a passion and musical vision now without limits.
"… Atmospherical intros? Super funky grooves? Extended improvisations mixed up with great vocal parts? Yeah! You’re in the right place, you’re gonna find everything you need right here, in J&F Band’s third chapter! “Me And The Devil” is the musical melting pot in which Funk meets Blues, where the spirit of John Gilmore from the Sun Ra Arkestra encounters the ghost of Gil Scott-Heron... with the incredibile guitars of David Grissom (Joe Ely, John Mellencamp and many others), Bobby Lee Rodgers (Codetalkers with Colonel Bruce Hampton) and Scott Sharrard (Gregg Allman Band, Little Feat); the super high-energy rhythm section of Jaimoe (legendary Allman Bros drummer), Joe Fonda (jazz bass giant) and Tiziano Tononi (explosive and revered drummer); the crazy keyboards of Pee Wee Durante (funky keys master); the tight violin /tenor sax duo section of Emanuele Parrini (the best jazz violin player on the scene. period.) and Jon Irabagon (fantastic and versatile player from NY).
It’s not for everybody: for STRONG HEARTS only! AND - AS ALWAYS - REMEMBER TO... PLAY IT VERY LOUD!"
1. Tizville 10:23
2. Me And The Devil Blues 10:20
3. Hendrix Lane Long 13:45
4. Seven Seas Crossing 10:45
5. Get Some Love 06:19
6. Spanish Moon 08:11
7. Nothing Matters 19:17
JAIMOE:
drums
JOE FONDA:
electric and double bass,
vocals, flute, vocals a backing
TIZIANO "TIZ THE WIZ" TONONI:
drums, percussion, gongs
PAOLO “PEE WEE”
DURANTE:
keyboards
DAVID GRISSOM:
guitar
JON IRABAGON:
tenor saxophone, flute
EMANUELE “5P”
PARRINI:
violin
BOBBY LEE RODGERS:
guitar, vocals, backing vocals
SCOTT SHARRARD:
guitar, vocals
produced by FABRIZIO PERISSINOTTO
recorded at Firehouse 12 Studio, New Haven, by NICK LLOYD and GREGG COSTA, with special support by ASHLEY REDBONE
mixed by MAURIZIO GIANNOTTI, TIZIANO TONONI and FABRIZIO PERISSINOTTO at Newmastering Studio, Milano
