TOM SPIKER-BASS,
BRIAN MARSELLA-KEYS,
JEFF MONJACK-GUITAR,
DION PACI-GUITAR,
WAESEL WALTER-GUITAR,
ELLIOT LEVIN-SAX.
other usual suspects:
With BIG TREE
ELLIOT LEVIN- Sax
FROSTY SPIKER- Percussion
JEFF MONJAK-Guitar
TOM SPIKER- Bass
TONY COSBY- Congas
AINO SODERHEIM- Sax
With MAD COW
DION PACI- Guitar
Extended Band:
..CLUB D'ELF
John Medeski Skerik Uri Caine Jamaaladeen Tacuma Dave Dreiwitz Brian Haas Billy Martin Marco Benevento Gerald Veasley Cyro Baptista Tom Spiker DJ Logic Brian Marsella John Swana Steven Bernstein Warren Oree Jason Fraticelli Odean Pope Andrew Weiss Todd Horton Elliot Levin Jeremy Dyen Byard Lancaster Bobby Zankel Jim Ridl Will Brock Ben Schachter Aaron Graves John Buck Howard Cooper
with MAN vs. MACHINE
JAMES "BLOOD" ULMER- Guitar
JAMAALADEAN TACOUMA- Bass
with SOCKET:
BILLY MARTIN- Percussion
CYRO BAPTISE- Percussion
KATO HIDEKI- Bass
EYVAND KANG- Violin
SHELLY HERSCH- Vox
BRIAN MARSALA- Keys
Billy Cobham, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Dennis Chambers, Steve Gadd, Terri Lyne Carrington, Rasheed Ali, Lenny White & Return To Forever, Micheal Walden, JOHN Lurie, Onette Coleman, James"Blood"Ulmer, Billy Martin
G Calvin Weston was born June 6, 1959 in Philadelphia, PA. He became interested in drums at the age of 6, when he (and his neighbors) discovered his talent for rhythm as he beat on every car on the block. He lived in North Philadelphia where he saw musicians like Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five and James Brown at the Uptown Theatre. Seeing his attention focused on the drummers, his Father bought him a small set. In high school Calvin learned to read music and played second snare in the drum ensemble. He co-founded the group Bad Influence which played in cabarets and clubs around Philadelphia.
At 17, Calvin joined Ornette Colemans Prime Time Band,with bass player jamalaadean tacuma.his close friend from philly, which toured extensively in North America and Europe. After recording four albums with Prime Time, Calvin went on to play and record with guitarist James "Blood" Ulmer, until he joined John Luries Lounge Lizards in 1990.
During the late 90s Calvin recorded and toured with Billy Martin of Medeski Martin and Wood, Tricky, Eyvind Kang, Derek Baily, Mark Ribot, and James Carter. He also played on several movie soundtracks including "Get Shorty". For his latest project, Calvin Westons Big Tree, Calvin explores the many musical influences of his career as band leader and composer.
He also has a new band with world guitarist,Vernon Reid and bass player,Jamalaadean tacuma and formed the group freeformfunkyfreqs and there new cd Urban Mythology Volume 1.
He also plays with JEAN-PAUL BOURELLY AND MELVIN GIBBS IN THE BAND CALLED GYPSYS RELOADED,THAT TOURED IN MARCH OF 2008,THAT RECORDED A LIVE CD AT THE BIMHUIS..G.Calvin Weston has played on many recording,the Asmodeus cd,with Marc Ribot and trevor Dunn,the music of JOHN Zorn..Book Of Angels Volume 7...
Calvin Weston Discography
Ornette Coleman - "Of Human Feelings" - Columbia Records 1979
James Blood Ulmer - "Are You Glad To Be In America?" - Artist House 1980
James Blood Ulmer - "Black Rock" - CBS 1982
James Blood Ulmer - "Free Lancing" - CBS 1981
George Adams / James Blood Ulmer Quarter - "Jazzbuhne Berlin '85" - Repertoire 1990
James Blook Ulmer / George Adams / Phalanx - "Got Something Good For You" - Moers Music 1986
Grant Calvin Weston - "Dance Romance" - In+Out 1995
Ornette Coleman - "In All Languages" - Acoustilog Studios 1987
Ornette Coleman & Prime Time - "Virgin Beauty" - 1988
James Blood Ulmer - "Black & Blues" - 1990
The James Blood Ulmer Blues Experience - "Blues Allnight" - In+Out 1990
John Lurie National Orchestra - "Men With Sticks" - 1993
Tricky - "Angels With Dirty Faces" - Island 1998
The Lounge Lizards - "Queen of All Ears"
Eyvind Kang on Dying Ground Live at the Knitting Factory - 1997
Derek Baily / Jamaaladeen Tacuma / Calvin Weston - "Mirakle" - Orange Music 1999
John Lurie - "African Swim and Manny Lo" - 1999
James Carter - "Layin' In The Cut" - Atlantic 2000
Marc Ribot,Trevor dunn,G.Calvin Weston,Asmodeus Book of ANGELS VOLUME 7,Music of JOHN ZORN-2006-TZADIK MUSIC
Vernon Reid,JamalaadeanTacuma-G .CALVIN WESTON.URBAN MYTHOLOGY VOLUME 1-THIRSTY EAR RECORDS-2007
JEAN-PAUL BOURELLY-=MELVIN GIBBS-G .CALVIN WESTON-GYPSYS RELOADED-LIVE AT THE BIMHUIS-AMSTERDAM-2008.
Soundtracks
Get Shorty - 1995
Excess Baggage - 1997
Blue In The Face - 1995
Clay Pigeons - 1998
Box of Moonlight - 1997
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mhmm... there was a lack of mess here or whaaaat??!! No worries, here I am now... I put down a lil' of mine to listen to you, that's my present, and it's a pleasure...
héhé.... ]8}~
How do you spell Love? When you reach the point.. Where happiness,security, and development of another person, is as much of a driving force to you, as your own happiness, security, and development, then you have a mature Love. True Love is spelled.. G-I-V-E... It is not based on what you receive, but rooted in what you can G-I-V-E to the other person. Hello G, Hope this finds you well and smiling.. Sending you immense Love and Light Always.
Hi Calvin, where are you, been very busy but I found you again...old site was cancelled...how are things? did u see my video of me spinning? are you doing tours with Vernon? Did u tell him that we met? :-)
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Thanks for the Mochi Love Pop Icon Michael Jackson passed away recently. It makes me think of how weird this music business really is. It is a very strange place indeed. Many have been asking for this remix. So I put it up here as a free download. Enjoy. xoxo mochi
Good Morning G,Calvin:-))))) Standing for what you believe in, Regardless of the odds against you, and the pressure that tears at your resistance, * means courage.
Keeping a smile on your face, When inside you feel like dying, For the sake of supporting others, * means strength.
Stopping at nothing, And doing what's in your heart, You know is right, * means determination.
Doing more than is expected, To make another's life a little more bearable, Without uttering a single complaint, * means compassion.
Helping a friend in need, No matter the time or effort, To the best of your ability, * means loyalty.
Giving more than you have, And expecting nothing, But nothing in return, * means selflessness.
Holding your head high, And being the best you know you can be When life seems to fall apart at your feet, Facing each difficulty with the confidence That time will bring you better tomorrows, And never giving up, * means confidence OVER LOOKING THE SEA CONTEMPLATING THE WAVES AS THEY KISS THE SHORES EVER SO GENTLY. WISHING YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES A VERY PEACEFUL WEEK. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH.. I LOVE YOU, COUNT THE WAVES. FROM MY HEART ~~~~ Vanessa~~~~
Enjoy Your Weekend G.Calvin IT TAKES COURAGE... It takes strength to be firm, It takes courage to be gentle. It takes strength to conquer, It takes courage to surrender. It takes strength to be certain, It takes courage to have doubt. It takes strength to fit in, It takes courage to stand out. It takes strength to feel a friend's pain, It takes courage to feel your own pain. It takes strength to endure abuse, It takes courage to stop it. It takes strength to stand alone, It takes courage to lean on another. It takes strength to love, It takes courage to be loved. It takes strength to survive, It takes courage to live.
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