I am working with various musicians in the Filthy Funk network...
Influences
hmmm let's see here - Vernon Reid, Joe Pass, Grant Green, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, BB King, Freddie King, Jimi Hendrix, Pat Metheny, George Collichio, George Benson, Pat Martino, Barney Kessel, Django Reinhardt, Eddie Fisher - MANY other guitarists, Soulive, The Roots, Jill Scott, Donny Hathaway, Erykah Badu, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Roy Hargrove (particularly RH factor), Maynard Ferguson, Tribe Called Quest, Dr. Dre, Organized Konfusion, Portishead, Stereolab, DJ Shadow, DJ Premier, 9th Wonder, J Dilla, Prince Paul, De La Soul, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Led Zeppelin, Cream, J.S. Bach, Francisco Tarrega, Paganini, the list is long and varied and I could go on forever...
What up people. Please enjoy your stay while at J.Vivvy's myspace. Don't stress....relax. Kick back and enjoy the tunes. If you like them, come see us live. Don't just scroll down the page and read all the comments. And then click on someone else you think looks cooler or cuter. Don't do that.. There's music on here. We spent a lot of time on it. Its super listening to music isn't it? If you are diggin on the music then let it ride. Enjoy yourself. If you aren't then no big deal. Maybe you aren't in the mood. Try back some other time...Chances are, if you like what you hear you are one sophisticated cat. You can dig jazz. You don't even need vocals............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
You can purchase the album from iTunes by clicking the link below. If you are old-school and want a physical copy you can go to www.cdbaby.com/johnviviani to order. The album is available locally in Rochester, NY at Record Archive, The Bop Shoppe, CD Exchange and Borders Books in Henrietta.
hey john its kevin just stoppin through cuz i havent dropped in on your page in a while. great show the other night it was cool to hear some of your newer stuff and i def like the sound. let me know next time you have another local one and ill try to make it again
John. Those videos are filthy! I miss you guys man! Florida is pretty cool. The beach is solid, they have a huge drum circle on Sunday night, its nasty! I'm currently waiting on my acoustic guitar to ship down. It should be here within the week. I've been ACHING to jam! I've only messed around with a couple of my buddies guitars. It's a good time none-the-less.
Yo' Vivi: Nice vid of Jazz Fest gig. Yeah congrats on all that stuff ya' know, it's really cool y'all made that grade. Good to see ya works those licks and digging the groove. peace 'n music chefjimi
hi!! i hung out with ed on saturday...we went through his phone and he gave me the update on everyone i hadn't seen in years...glad all is well, you'll be my one stop shop for guitar funk! if you're ever in pittsburgh hit me up!
whats up BRO's? I just wanted to give you guys a shout. Lets hang out sometime. I'm in rochester for a while. we should jam out. you guys sound really good. keep on keepin on. peace bro. chris"HOLLYWOOD"
So much coming up folks! The Soul Slingers Review, the Bachelors of Science photos and event review, The Dead Catholics Interview, a talk with sarah at Utta Clutta on Park Ave, and of course...the birthing event for ACT:LIVE! The Reece Q CD Release and hip-hop extravaganza! But now, the art show you should have been at! ONLY ON WWW. ACTLIVEROCHESTER. COM!
Hey John, hope your show at the jazz fest went well. I meant to make it after I played with my jazz band, but I wasn't feeling to well and I had an early exam the next morning. Hope to catch you guys sometime over the summer! -Gabe
Online Now!