Rickie Lee Jones, and many collaborators over the years....
CURRENT additional lineup includes: Joey Maramba (bass,vox), Petra Haden (violin/vox), Xander Smith (vox/gtr), john kirby (piano/keys),Kenny Wollesen (drums),Peter Atanasoff (gtr)
Influences
Laura Nyro, the Beatles, the Zombies, Miles Davis, Harry Belefonte, Taj Mahal, Soul Coughing, Thelonious Monk, Betty Carter, Nina Simone, Randy Newman, John Prine, Tom Waits, Lassie, Shirley Temple, Marlon Brando, my dad, Aurthur Rimbaud,
Dylan Thomas, Mark Helprin's ' A Winters Tale,' and Ursula Le Guins 'Earthsea Trilogy' and yes, Harry Potter's "Prisoner of Azkaban".
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Sounds Like
Only herself...one of the most distinctive and talented singer-songwriters of our time.
Rickie Lee Jones will return to the Largo on Valentines Day, performing her definitive version of Funny Valentine, of course, and debuting new songs from her upcoming release. This is the first recording of penned Rickie songs in eight years, (unliked the improvised Sermon on Exposition Blvd.) it is described as roots-soul. Jones has a history of a diverse palette, so a return to her songwriting is something to write about. She has found her voice at the top of her game, Her performances and cd’s are always critically hailed, she is a one of a kind experience. Emotional, honest, and emensly talented, she has been a musical and, yes, fashion icon since her auspicious beginnings. The Largo shows will see Ms. Jones exploring the stories of her life, in episodal
installments, the first on Valentines Day. Come and hear the incredible life of Miss Rickie Lee Jones. ....... Her grandfather, Vaudevillian Peg Leg Jones, her orphaned mother, her vagabond father, and the families travels across America, landing them in Phoenix. Arizona in 1960. Miss Jones is the author of such songs as The Last Chance Texaco, On Saturday AFternoons in 1963, and Horses, co penned with Steely Dans’ Walter Becker. Though rarely cited, Jones’ unique voice and singing style is perhaps the main inspiration behind so many of the singer-songwriting icons of today. Well, why not? Her debut was one fo the most successful debuts in history, (her first Rolling Stone cover was reputedly their highest grossing cover a year after its release...) She seemed to hail the onset of video stars with Chuck E’s in Love, depicting her as a ’street life’ urchin, and making street life toughes the vogue for many years. Recall, if you can, every singer after her sporting a new found love of jazz standards, wearing lacy gloves and lingerie and, yes, rasberry berets. Yes, that was Miss Jones. (anyone see a recent photo in the LA times of Madonna’s recent concert there - it bears an uncanny resemblance to Rickie Lee circa 1981. That first success may inadvertantly have helped to finally launch the career of lover Tom Waits, who had already released more than three recordings before the larger public learned his name through the publicity given to and efforts of Rickie Lee Jones. In the years that followed Waits’ career thrived, while Miss Jones’ career entered the nether world of ex Icons. Inexplicably ignored by grammy voters year after year, her performances and her voice just kept getting better and better. She became an outspoken critic of G. W. Bushs’ election, and set up early web communities to support the discussion of his crimes. She raised a daughter as a single working mother. Now the proof is in the pooding. How many Tory Amos’, Sheryl Crows’ and Suzanne Vega’s does it take before the critics hail the work of Rickie Lee Jones? Because, while each of these talented women owe a debt to Ms. Jones, the totality of her work is much more than the imitators and disciples. See the real thing, on Valentines Day, 2009.
My dearest Lady, No words could tell you my love and sheer admiration for your work althrough the years. I worship the inspiration and strengh you gave me to face and sing my daily life, troubles, joys and rebirths. One of my dearest souvenir goes back to 1980 (or was it 81 ?) when I first saw U on stage in Le Palace in Paris touring for your first album... what a night in my life... I simply hope this msg will find you well & as happy as could be. I wish you all the best, faith and courage for the days and new records to come... not so easy to make through, I heard... My love and respect will always be near you, Hugs and tenderness from old France, niconu
It's great pleasure to have you in my list of friends! I first falled in love with your music,in the summer of my 19 back in 1979. Great summer,great first album. The soundtrack of my days.....
I can't go a single day without listening to your music. My kids can't, either. My 5 year old daughter always asks to listen to Ricka Lee Jomes. Past, present and future; your music will ALWAYS be relevant. PS: You still never let me know what you thought about Alexz Johnson's voice. If you ever have any time available, I wouldn't mind if you'd give me an opinion about her. -Iona
Thank you for adding me! I really appreciate it, I am pleased to have you as a friend! I am enjoying the music and your beautiful voice on yourspace! Yuichi Akita
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