Live Review and Cherub Rock

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Howard Reich, from the Chicago Tribune writes;

...Chamberlin's playing encouraged the softer, subtler side of Catalano's music, the drummer crafting taut swing rhythm via thoroughly economical means. Chamberlin's less-is-more approach eminently suited the somewhat more controlled, more measured facets of Catalano's playing and showed a real sensitivity to jazz aesthetics... The soulfulness and blues-based phrase-making of Catalano's solos stood out, Chamberlin's delicate brush work enriching the music...

In addition to the live shows with Frank Catalano, following the set on Saturday night Chamberlin sat in with Umphrey's McGee - playing a version of Cherub Rock  > Listen (in part) to it here

Moar News

"Drum virtuoso and long time Smashing Pumpkin, Jimmy Chamberlin, joins forces with platinum selling saxophone powerhouse, Frank Catalano to headline the 3rd Annual Deer Park Jazz Patio and Wine Festival on August 9, 2014."

http://www.triplecrownagency.com/catalano-champerlin-headline-2014-deer-park-wine-jazz-festival/

Jimmy Chamberlin NEWS

Yes, it's true.

We actually have some actual news

1: Chamberlin will playing some more shows with Frank Catalano, in support of their forthcoming album

2: We asked Tyson Meade for an update on his album (feat Jimmy) and he delivered.  Intriguingly, the most recent* addition to Belly Corgan's persona non grata list, Bongo-Master and 'studiodog' Kerry Brown, is producing the record;

From the Kickstarter update: "The good news is that I go to LA next week to finish mixing the record with my pal Kerry Brown who just worked on the upcoming Afghan Whigs record.  The release date is April 22nd. Jimmy Chamberlain contributed three drum tracks to the record. To say that I got emotional when i heard the tracks he contributed is an understatement. They are GODLIKE! Hail all to Jimmy..."

*no official word that the current hiatus of the Smashing Pumpkins represents the addition to the list we're all hoping for.  But here we remain eternally optimistic that it's indicative that Corgan has finally come to his senses and fired Byrne.   

Jimmy Chamberlin Live

Thanks to reader Kris (again) we get a little taste of the forthcoming album from Frank Catalano and Jimmy Chamberlin.  This is from the show last night at Martyrs,  Chicago.

Feat; Frank Catalano (Sax), Jimmy Chamberlin (drums), Scott Williams (keys), Kurt Schweitz (bass)

Hopefully we'll get to hear a bit more from this show.  I'll keep my eyes peeled.

[Ed 09/01/2013] New Vid from Vic

Also, in case you missed it here's the spot on WGN TV

Frank Catalano and Jimmy Chamberlin, Live 31 December 2013

According to a post on Frank Catalano's Facebook page, he'll be playing with Jimmy Chamberlin on Tuesday the 31st of December, 2013 (that's New Year's Eve Sherlock) from 11am to 1pm CST - that's what, about 5PM GMT.

Watch here, I guess

(someone record it please. Ta)

Also Happy New Year, hope you all have a good one.

Cheers.

Drev

• ED > Watch the performance here (thanks Kris)