RICHARD BONE - rec.music.newage posts about "Coxa"

Subject: COXA by Richard Bone - WOW!
From: Bill Binkelman <billb@bitstream.net>
Date: 4/17/99 1:42 PM Mountain Daylight Time
Message-id: <3718E413.4E0F@bitstream.net>

The multi-faceted and extremely talented Richard Bone has done it again. Not only did he re-invent himself _again_, but he has produced a work that actually _waxes_ last year's ELECTROPICA (no small feat, IMO). COXA (which is the term for your hip-bone) is his tribute, homage, re-interpretation of the "cool" jazz era and of artists like Creed Taylor and Cal Tjader. It is _fantastic!_ Hip, cool, and so full of fun that I can't stop playing it. From the art deco artwork to the vibes on the CD, this is a trip to Hep Cat Street and beyond. Yeah, baby!

This is fresh, exciting and a sure relief from the life-is-ordinary blues. A full review will be in issue #11 but for now, consider this two "cool, man" thumbs up....WAY UP...for this release. Ambient noir fans will run for cover, but those out there who remember "original" swing, film noir, smokey clubs, stand-up bass and silky vibes, should glom onto this one.

As Ben Stein says, "I bow to your Buddah nature, Mr. Bone."

Bill

PS Despite my always-gushing praise of Mr. Bone, I do not share in any monetary or other rewards reaped from my praise of his work, other than that I may have some small hand in him continuing to produce GREAT MUSIC through my encouragement! So there!

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Subject: Re: COXA by Richard Bone - WOW!
From: Brad Hartwell <hartwell@tds.net>
Date: 4/18/99 9:35 AM Mountain Daylight Time
Message-id: <3719FBD9.6C180744@tds.net>

Ditto on the WOW! What a great cd!
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Subject: Re: COXA by Richard Bone - WOW!
From: xj32@aol.com (XJ32)
Date: 4/18/99 9:46 PM Mountain Daylight Time
Message-id: <19990418234639.14043.00002468@ng128.aol.com>

I just got this Cd and usually I just lurk, but...
This CD is probably one the best discs I have listened to so far this year. Totally inspiring and awsome!! two big fat thumbs up to the sky... the image and memory of "true" jazz lives.

- Paul
Paul Vnuk Jr (Ma Ja Le)
xj32@aol.com
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Subject: Re: COXA by Richard Bone - WOW!
From: Bill Binkelman <billb@bitstream.net>
Date: 4/18/99 11:13 PM Mountain Daylight Time
Message-id: <371ABB97.6A6A@bitstream.net>

Amen and hallelujah!

Glad to see others feel the same way. This is a _bitchin'_ good CD! I played "Dido" four times yesterday. In fact, I'm gonna put it on right now. And "What If (If What?)" is right behind it!

Damn, Mr. B. You got your swang thang workin'! Uh huh!

Obscuratron, the oh-so-hep
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Subject: Re: COXA by Richard Bone - WOW!
From: Brad Hartwell <hartwell@tds.net>
Date: 4/19/99 5:50 PM Mountain Daylight Time
Message-id: <371BC139.9522F2CE@tds.net>

And hey-
how about the way kool Amorita Drive......and that mysterious track 9, not even listed on the cover! And those watercolors, yeh................................

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Subject: Re: COXA by Richard Bone - WOW!
From: Bill Binkelman <billb@bitstream.net>
Date: 4/19/99 7:11 PM Mountain Daylight Time
Message-id: <371BD430.2FAC@bitstream.net>

Hey, what _is_ up with track #9? I just discovered it by accident when I didn't hit the stop button. All of a sudden I thought, "What the...?"

Seems Mr. Bone is chock _full_ of surprises. He is already at work on the sequel to SPECTRAL SHIPS and says it'll be warmer but still very atmospheric. Cool!

Bill
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Subject: Re: COXA by Richard Bone - WOW!
From: davidlhsl@aol.com (DavidLHsl)
Date: 4/21/99 7:25 PM Mountain Daylight Time
Message-id: <19990421212508.06837.00000216@ng-da1.aol.com>

<< too many excellent comments from others to do justice with excerpts >>

Just got this via Backroads and must add my thumbs into the fray. Some pieces have that pop/scratch effect that gives you the feeling of listening to it over a very old turntable rather than a CD player. Fave track is Amorita Dive, but the entire CD is great. The streets are always wet with rain, the neon lights constantly flash in your peripheral vision, the air is thick with cigarette smoke, and the night is cool. Your table is ready, your drink is poured, and the band is onstage. Enter Phase Chill. I can dig it.

Seems that Richard Bone is the real Sultan of Swing. And looks like I'm going to have to get Electropica NOW! BTW - the "bonus" 9th track everyone mentions is amazing in that it completely deviates from the cool jazz flavor of the rest of the album, yet doesn't clash with it. Amazing.

David Hassell