CRASH W/DR. LONNIE SMITH: The Dr. Is In

Crash w/Dr. Lonnie Smith

The Dr. Is In

© 2003 Cellar Live (778224177623)

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Crash is on a collision course with success! This groove-drenched sextet seeks inspiration from such artists as James Brown and Herbie Hancock, and has been compared to the likes of Maceo Parker and Medeski, Martin and Wood.

tracks

1 Nick's Kick
2 Lonnie's Commentary
3 Lonnie's Blues
4 Lonnie's Commentary
5 Play It Back
6 Your Mama's Got A Comlex
7 Scream
8 Sideman
9 Love Bowl

notes

"A churning beat, driving organ and bass, and tight horn parts, gets Vancouver sextet Crash's new CD off of the block's quickly."
--Marke Andrews - Vancouver Sun,

"...funk dressed up with elements of swing and other good things to get the brain cells jumping."
--Montreal Jazz Festival

Crash is on a collision course with success! This groove-drenched sextet seeks inspiration from such artists as James Brown and Herbie Hancock, and has been compared to the likes of Maceo Parker and Medeski, Martin and Wood.

The band recently collaborated with legendary Hammond B3 Organist, Dr. Lonnie Smith. The group played 4 sold out shows at The Cellar Restaurant / Jazz Club and to over 1500 people at The Central City Jazz Festival. Crash / Dr. Lonnie Smith are doing a West Coast Jazz Festival Tour in the summer of 2004. Crash is available as a sextet, and is also taking offers for the quintet featuring Dr. Lonnie Smith.

Dr. Lonnie Smith is internationally known as one of the premier jazz keyboardists in the history of the idiom. A dominant talent and pace-setting proponent of the Hammond B3 Organ, Lonnie has been at the forefront of the jazz scene since 1969 when he was named Top Organist by Downbeat. From his early years with George Benson to present-day performances and recordings, Lonnie has acquired critical acclaim for his brilliant work in the jazz world. He earned the moniker "Dr." from his fellow musicians as a tribute to his ability to 'doctor up' their music when they had problems.

"Dr Lonnie is a monster! He's all over the B-3, like it's an extension of his being, which in a way it is. And Crash not only keeps up with him, they sometimes lead the way, and you can see the good doctor's delight when they play together. This is one collaboration you can't miss".
--Paul Grant - CBC Vancouver

The band has released two CD's to critical acclaim. The self titled CD in 1998 and Candyshop released in 2002 on Maximum Jazz. Crash has performed at the Vancouver Jazz Festival, the Montreal International Jazz Festival, the Halifax Jazz Festival, the St. John's Jazz and Blues Festival, Aquafest in Hamilton, the Rex in Toronto, the Whistler Jazz Festival and the Kaslo Jazz Festival Crash has also appeared on Vancouver Television, Rogers Cable and Access Cable Halifax. They have been heard frequently on CBC Radio, 102.7 CFRO, CKNW as well as campus radio Canada wide. Crash's music was also featured in the film "The Last Wedding."



Crash is:

Cory Weeds: alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
Weeds has shared the stage with the likes of alto saxophonist Charles McPherson, vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery, pianist Don Thompson and hammond B3 organist Lonnie Smith. Weeds' signature sound and high intensity improvising make him a unique voice on the alto saxophone.

Jerry Cook: tenor saxophone, baritone sax, and bass clarinet
Jerry is one funky player who has busted his chops on the jazz and blues scene for the better part of 20 years. He has lent his soulful tenor saxophone playing to The Twisters, Brickhouse and The Grames Brothers and has also shared the stage with hammond B3 organist Dr. Lonnie Smith.

Tilden Webb piano / organ / fender rhodes
Originally from Regina, Saskatchewan pianist Tilden Webb spent 12 years in Montreal where he received a M.Mus. in Jazz Performance from McGill University. Tilden was an instructor at McGill University and Vanier College in Montreal. He has played with Brad Turner, Dave Young, Campbell Ryga, Guido Basso, P.J. Perry, Phil Dwyer, Kevin Dean, Mike Allen, Pat LaBarbera, Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton, David Murray, Ranee Lee, Ingrid Jensen, Mark Turner, Conrad Herwig, Jim Rotondi, The Bruce Neilsen Band, Tammy Weis, Kenny Colman, Denzal Sinclaire, Soulstream, Hugh Fraser's VEJI, Neil Swainson, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and Crash. He has also recorded with jazz legends Ray Brown and Ed Thigpen.

David Sikula: guitar
Dave has been a part of J.P. Carter's ambient funk jazz band, The Millennium Project, as well as The Mike Zachernuck Quartet. He has studied with Bill Coon and most recently with Roy Paterson at the University of Toronto where he received his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance.

Bernie Arai: drums, percussion
Bernie has become one of the most sough-after drummers on the Vancouver jazz scene. His versatility has enabled him to lend his talents to many different projects in various different genres of jazz such as Sekoya, Wabi (a duo with pianist Chris Gestrin) and The Sharon Minemoto Quintet. Bernie has a performed with Brian Lynch, Kenny Wheeler, Dr. Lonnie Smith and Oliver Gannon to name a few.
Dr. Lonnie Smith: Hammond B3 Organ

Dr. Lonnie Smith is internationally known as one of the premier jazz keyboardists in the history of the idiom. A dominant talent and pace-setting proponent of the Hammond B3 Organ, Lonnie has been at the forefront of the jazz scene since 1969 when he was named Top Organist by Downbeat. From his early years with George Benson to present-day performances and recordings, Lonnie has acquired critical acclaim for his brilliant work in the jazz world. He earned the moniker "Dr." from his fellow musicians as a tribute to his ability to 'doctor up' their music when they had problems.

reviews

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  • author: Andreas Koch

    Excellent CD, please further thus CD baby.

  • Bottle Openers & Deep Fried Goodness!!
    author: Beer Man David Jones

    The Beer Man has drank a lot of cold icy beers people. Mr. Jones has tried a lot of ahles too. I saw Crash with Dr. Lonnie Smith play live twice. Both times i was liquored Up and feeling NO pain. On both occassions Crash put on great shows. They have this great way of BLOWING you away with excellent musicianship and robust chemistry. Two Saxaphonists with The good Doctor on the organ. Combined Corey Weeds and Dr. Lonnie are like a giant martini and a Busty Bar maid...like deep fried peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. They complement one another like a Armani suit with a clever pocket protector. You will find that this cd may never leave your rotation.

  • The Best Live Recording of Dr. Lonnie Smith
    author: DW

    Don't let the boring artwork fool you. This is the best live recording of Dr. Lonnie Smith yet. Crash is even better than the super-soul-funk of Live at Club Mozambique (Blue Note 31880). There are many of the same songs but there are other tracks as well. The production value is higher as well. Get it while it's still available again. In fact, get two like I accidentally did. [DW]

  • This is a fantastic jazz piece.
    author: Ringo Chana

    Dr lonnie smith and crash have created a very authentic sound.The dr heals you and crash comfort you. Truely talented players. Wondering if they recorded a Video/dvd for this gig. If they know of any Dr lonnie smith dvd'd appreciate if you could e-mail ringochana@yahoo.ca. thanks kindly. Keep up the excellent contribution to Jazz

  • Prescription for pain relief...call before 5 or its adios?
    author: 'Mr. Smacjazz' Mack Stewart

    Crash are and were a great Vancouver B.C. (Canada) jazz band! Many folks have heard of the good doctor Lonnie Smith. However;not all working class heroes know the amazing chemistry that Crash has with Lonnie. This disc is mostly cuts from Dr. Smith's repetroire...plus a Crash classic. Attention advertisers...you to can reach this prime demographic! This disc is a live recording and baby it has some real zest to it. All the tracks are clear and the sound quality captured is superb(like most live jazz recordings). You can count on a Crash to fire up Doctor Smith. Cory Weeds(owner of 'The Jazz Cellar' West Broadway...in Vancouver, B.C.)has a record worth catching. Weeds and Smith are poetry in motion.The rest of Crash are awesome as well. Get this classic cd soon...it totally kicks some heavy duty bootie!!

  • Super S.O.U.L.
    author: DW

    This recording came as a shock to me. It's the greatest recording of Dr. Lonnie Smith's career so far. Being a big fan of his Blue Note work (Live At Club Mosambique being my favorite) I hadn't found a recording that came anywhere near that intensity until now. This recording outdoes Club Mosambique by including many of those tracks (Play It Back, Scream, Love Bowl) but adds the exciting Nick's Kick, the soulful Lonnie's Blues and the ever popular You're Momma's Got A Complex. Get it by any means necessary. [DW]

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