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Check out this photo from my Facebook profile. It's me with Ravi Coltrane, the son of John Coltrane and jazz pianist, Alice Coltrane. He is also cousin to experimental music producer, Steven Ellison. Ravi was raised in Los Angeles, California, and was named after sitar player, Ravi Shankar.
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| UPCOMING SHOWS - YSB - November 2009 |
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| UPCOMING SHOWS - dTb - November 2009 |
11/01/2009 Syracuse, NY Crouse-Hinds Theater
11/04/2009 Stroudsburg, PA Sherman Theatre
11/05/2009 New London, CT Garde Arts Center
11/06/2009 Rutland, VT Paramount Theatre
11/07/2009 Montr�al, QC M�tropolis
11/10/2009 Charlottesville, VA Old Cabell Hall (Univ. of Virginia) |
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The Word The word of the month is humble. No matter what you do for your work in life, there comes a time when you get pretty good at what you do. But the one thing that you can never lose is the ability to be humble -- the ability to let unimportant things roll off your shoulders; the ability to take compliments well -- don't let things go to your head. And, at the same token, have that thirst and love for whatever you do. With my situation as a musician, the act of being humble is a double-edge sword. It's good to be humble, but it's not good to be passive. You still have to have that thirst and burning fire to go out and play hard every day. But you still have to have the love of the music and the love of the ensemble so you know when to lay back and when to serve it -- when to be a sideman and when to solo... when to lead and when to follow. Every day when I work, everyday of my life, I always seek to be humble. |
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From the Road As you may know, this has been an incredible year as far as hitting the road. The Derek Trucks Band -- myself, and everybody that works with us, have toured eight countries. And the last country was my favorite of all, Japan. I've been there so many times with so many other bands, but this time was even better because the dTb went there under the production company and leadership of Mr. Udo. He's produced and brought so many great artists to Japan for 51 years. As I mentioned last month, he's promoted everyone from Cab Calloway to Aretha Franklin to the Rolling Stones, and this last tour, the Derek Trucks Band and the Doobie Brothers. We played in some beautiful theaters and the concerts were very well received. The accommodations were first class and it was an honor. We learned with the Doobie Brothers, they're very nice guys... very approachable. We did several jams with them. The saxophone player, Marc Russo, played Anyday with us several times. Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston sat in on the last song of the tour, Key to the Highway, which was very suitable, and it was fabulous. The lead singer, Tom Johnston, traded vocals with Mike Mattison... and they're all such great players. The drummer, Ed Toth, also sat in on Leaving Trunk.
 Throughout the tour, I had fun because I was in search of the big drum. So, I went through all the cities in Japan we visited: Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo... in search of the big drum. I went and played with the Taiko Drum Troupe. 'Taiko' is Japanese for 'drum.' So, eventually, I found the big drum... which is also suitable, on the last day of the tour, in Tokyo at Meiji Shrine (明治神宮), located in Shibuya, Tokyo. It was guarded in a Buddhist chapel. And, it was the drum I had dreamed about.
The month of October marks a huge month for Derek as a member of the Allman Brothers -- it's their 40th anniversary tour. So, I had more time in October to perform as the Yonrico Scott Band -- time to experiment and stretch out with my bandmates, Kofi Burbridge, Todd Smallie, Mace Hibbard, and Nick Johnson.
The month of October also brought my birthday on October 6th, and I had a party - a 'birthday bash' in Atlanta. I invited my sister, Ronda Scott, who lives in Detroit, MI, to come and sing with me. Ronda and I have not performed together in over 20 years. And it was so awesome to see her there. I feel my birthday is really a celebration of my mom, Ruth Scott, because she had me and she made me who I am. So I was happy I had a great band with Mace Hibbard on sax... Mike Mattison sitting in on vocals, Kofi Burbridge on keys and flute, Joseph Patrick Moore on bass, Nick Johnson on guitar, Terry Bradley on guitar, and I had my sister, Ronda Runa Scott on vocals serving it up Detroit style. Also, I had Count Mbutu, the great legendary conga player and my friend of thirty-plus years. He came out with his beautiful wife, Graciella. And I want to thank everyone in Atlanta, especially everyone at Zuffy's Place who gave me an opportunity to celebrate another year on this planet. |
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What I'm Listening to...
Recently, I've been listening to Zakir Hussain and Ustad Alla Rakha performing a duet called Tabla Duet in Teental. Zakir is one of the greatest tabla players in the world. Also, I've been listening to The Who... just getting my rock thing on... Heaven and Hell, Fortune Teller, Tattoo. Also, I've been listening to Aretha Franklin's Gospel Greats, with Precious Memory, Precious Lord Take My Hand, Never Grow Old, and Amazing Grace.) Also, Mr. Vernon Garrett's The Blues is in Your Town, all the way back to the 60's. Trilok Gurtu, Om Deep Tree, Goosebumps, and Inner Voice. Another one is Sam Cooke's Ain't That Good News, Tennesse Waltz, and Falling in Love. I've also been listening to one of the greatest drummers that ever lived on the planet, Mr. Ed Blackwell (October 10, 1929 - October 7, 1992)... the tunes Innerconnection, Seeds and Deeds, and PS, from his record, The Ear of the Behearer, featuring Dewey Redman. Another one is Ornette Coleman's album, Something Else, and my favorite tune, Invisible. And, last but not least, Nat King Cole's Let's Get Happy. |
And, I hope you're having a happy day. Thank you so much for your everlasting support,
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