new releases

[marklucas]

anybody heard the new joe locke record w/novak? i heard that novak had done a record w/his father and i think patitucci(not positive on that)

[mja61]

I was fortunate enough to meet Larry Novak (Gary's father) about two years ago. I told him that I was a big fan of Gary's playing. Larry seemed a bit surprised and flattered that I made the father/son connection. (When I asked if he was related to a drummer named Gary Novak, his face lit up and he replied, "Why yes...he's my son" with a real "proud-pop" glow.....very cool!)

Anyways, he told me that he was going to be doing a jazz album with Gary and the Toochmeister "soon," but I never heard anything more of it.

Does anyone have any info on this project? I'd love to get the CD if it's out.

[ebbz]

Back in March, Gary told me that the CD with his father is complete but they were waiting to find a place to mix!! He felt it should be out soon!!!!

Some of the other CD's that are out with Gary are:

- A new one with leader Joe Locke "Dear Life." There is one out that was released a year ago with Bob Berg "4 Walls of Freedom." I have the new one on order, hope to see it soon!!!!! ;-)

- John Gregory "Pictures from Home."

- Dave Koz "Saxophonic".....but that's up to you if you like smooth jazz???? Gary said that Dave Koz wasn't even at the studio when he tracked the drums.

Hope this helps!!
;-)

[Blue Tav]

Gary is amazing, i saw him last November with an acoustic jazz trio (James Genus on bass and a pianist who's name i forget, excuse me), and Gary literally blew everyone away....
Speaking of new stuff, did anyone get a copy of the new 'Kleutgens & Kotikoski- Cave Men' CD feat. Vinnie and Tav ?? Seems they're repressing copy's because the first batch sold out in no time. I heard the opening track and Vinnie is unbelievable as usual.

[DrumBob]

I have the Cave Men CD. I like it quite a bit. The first track is indeed a burner.

[mja61]

"Vinnie and Tav"

Are you talking about Steve Tavaglione? Either way, I think he's a hell of a sax player....I wish we could hear more of him.

[spizzknckr]

Yes, I've heard it. It is quite nice. Nice tasty playing on it. Very musical playing by all. Gary is killing, but subtly on it. I elected to not buy it. I bought Clyde Stubblefields and Jim Payne's latest cd's instead. NOT the most sane thing I've done. Clyde's cd is okay. Jim's a bit better. I intend to return and get the Locke cd.
spizzknckr