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Jim Mullen Organ Trio

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  • Genre: Jazz

    Location UK

    Profile Views: 26911

    Last Login: 3/10/2010

    Member Since 1/16/2008

    Record Label Diving Duck

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    .. .......... .......... Jim Mullen is a truly original voice in contemporary jazz guitar. Originally from Glasgow he moved to London in 1969, going on to work in the groups of Pete Brown (2 albums) Brian Auger (3 albums) Vinegar Joe (1 Album) and Kokomo (1 album). In 1975 he met sax player Dick Morrissey, and they began a 15 year association working as the legendary funk band Morrisey Mullen. After the demise of this band he worked with jazz vocalist Claire Martin (3 albums) and formed a series of quartets (3 albums). As sideman he is in demand by visiting U.S. stars like Gene Harris, Mose Allison, Jimmy Smith, Weldon Irvine, Percy Sledge, Teddy Edwards, Plas Johnson, Jimmy Witherspoon and Terry Collier. He is twice winner of 'Best Guitar' in the British Telecom jazz awards and 'Best Guitar' in the British Jazz Awards for 2000... Mike Gorman was born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. After studying in Manchester, he moved to London in 1995. Since then he has established himself as one of the UK's leading jazz pianists and organists, working with UK musicians such as Don Weller, Bobby Wellins, Alan Skidmore, Georgie Fame, Peter King, Alan Barnes, Dave Cliff, Stacey Kent, Guy Barker and Danny Moss, amongst others. He has also worked with many US artists, including Jimmy Witherspoon, Ken Peplowski, Bill Watrous, Lanny Morgan, Gwen McCrae and Marlena Shaw, as well as touring and recording with major international acts Incognito and Us3. Mike released his debut album "The Maze" on the label 33 Records in March 2002. The Album recieved much critical acclaim and was named Jazz CD of the Month in the Nov '02 BBC Music Magazine... Matt Skelton graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in 1994. Since then his career has encompassed a diverse range of music. He has accompanied Harry Sweets Edison, Scott Hamilton, Conte Candoli, Nick Brignola, Harry Allen, Warren Vache, Michael Moore and both Bucky and John Pizzarelli. He has also played with Dave O'Higgins, Alan Barnes, Don Weller and Stacey Kent, and regularly appears with the Halle, The BBC Concert Orchestra and the The Britten Symphonia accompanying soloists such as Maria Ewing, Claire Martin, and Sir Richard Rodney Bennet. He is the drummer for the John Wilson Orchestra with whom he recently recorded the soundtrack for the major motion picture "Beyond The Sea", starring Kevin Spacey... The Band's latest album, "Smokescreen" also featured legendary UK Saxophonist, Stan Sulzmann.

  • Members

    Jim Mullen - Guitar.. Mike Gorman - Organ .. Matt Skelton - Drums ..

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  • Dom Minasi

    Hey Jim you sound great. What guitar are you using ( the blond one0

    3 months ago
  • Barry Watson

    Hi Jim
    Good luck!
    Barry.
    ( Harmonica) 

    5 months ago
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    ..... we are pleased to share this MY SPACE connection with you.
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    6 months ago
  • Randy

    I heard Jim Mullen on Jimmy Witherspoon's Big Blues, I think it's called. Great stuff. I will try to track down some CDs to buy. My new favorite guitarist.

    1 year ago
  • Cori Tap

    Hi guys ... already been said, but thank you so much again for such a sensational gig here last night. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we all did, and look forward to seeing you again.

    1 year ago
  • Francesco Barberini

    Hi Jim, my book is out! It's called: The Guitar as a Piano

    www.biancaedizioni.it

    (book and website both in English and Italian)

    Cheers and thanks,
    Francesco

    1 year ago
  • IN SOLIDUM Jazztet

    Hi Guys,
    Thanks for the add, it's a great honor for our band to be connected with a Jazz master such as Jim Mullen.
    Cheers from France,
    IN SOLIDUM Jazztet

    1 year ago
  • Torsten Goods

    Jim, sorry I didn't contact you the last time I was over in the UK, too busy, next time I'll call :-)
    how've you been? great to see the master up on myspace:-D
    best wishes to you,

    Torsten

    1 year ago
  • Jon T-Bone Taylor

    All the best with the op and hope to see you out and about soon.

    2 years ago
  • The Robin Hoare Band


    Hi There!
    Thanks for the online friendship & support.

    We are proud to announce that we are HEADLINING the Cream Insturment Cable Stage at the Lesser Muni as part of the 2009 Great British R&B Festival in Colne, Lancashire, UK on Monday August 31st. The Charlie White Project and Sheffield’s blues poet Mr Billy Martin Jnr are also appearing. Expect great music and utterly immaculate sound quality using cutting edge PA cables and power amps. Ticket details are available at www.bluesfestival.co.uk. Doors open at 7.30pm and we will be onstage at 10.15pm.

    Our new album “A Time and Place” is available directly from www.robinhoare.com via Pay Pal and from good record stores.

    Thanks!
    The Robin Hoare Band

    2 years ago
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Jim Mullen is a truly original voice in contemporary jazz guitar. Originally from Glasgow he moved to London in 1969, going on to work in the groups of Pete Brown (2 albums) Brian Auger (3 albums) Vinegar Joe (1 Album) and Kokomo (1 album). In 1975 he met sax player Dick Morrissey, and they began a 15 year association working as the legendary funk band Morrisey Mullen. After the demise of this band he worked with jazz vocalist Claire Martin (3 albums) and formed a series of quartets (3 albums). As sideman he is in demand by visiting U.S. stars like Gene Harris, Mose Allison, Jimmy Smith, Weldon Irvine, Percy Sledge, Teddy Edwards, Plas Johnson, Jimmy Witherspoon and Terry Collier. He is twice winner of 'Best Guitar' in the British Telecom jazz awards and 'Best Guitar' in the British Jazz Awards for 2000.

Mike Gorman was born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. After studying in Manchester, he moved to London in 1995. Since then he has established himself as one of the UK's leading jazz pianists and organists, working with UK musicians such as Don Weller, Bobby Wellins, Alan Skidmore, Georgie Fame, Peter King, Alan Barnes, Dave Cliff, Stacey Kent, Guy Barker and Danny Moss, amongst others. He has also worked with many US artists, including Jimmy Witherspoon, Ken Peplowski, Bill Watrous, Lanny Morgan, Gwen McCrae and Marlena Shaw, as well as touring and recording with major international acts Incognito and Us3. Mike released his debut album "The Maze" on the label 33 Records in March 2002. The Album recieved much critical acclaim and was named Jazz CD of the Month in the Nov '02 BBC Music Magazine.

Matt Skelton graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in 1994. Since then his career has encompassed a diverse range of music. He has accompanied Harry Sweets Edison, Scott Hamilton, Conte Candoli, Nick Brignola, Harry Allen, Warren Vache, Michael Moore and both Bucky and John Pizzarelli. He has also played with Dave O'Higgins, Alan Barnes, Don Weller and Stacey Kent, and regularly appears with the Halle, The BBC Concert Orchestra and the The Britten Symphonia accompanying soloists such as Maria Ewing, Claire Martin, and Sir Richard Rodney Bennet. He is the drummer for the John Wilson Orchestra with whom he recently recorded the soundtrack for the major motion picture "Beyond The Sea", starring Kevin Spacey.

The Band's latest album, "Smokescreen" also featured legendary UK Saxophonist, Stan Sulzmann.

Member Since:

January 16, 2008

Members:

Jim Mullen - Guitar

Mike Gorman - Organ

Matt Skelton - Drums

Record Label:

Diving Duck

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